UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 14 Dec 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The floods in Europe highlight the urgent need for India to implement practical, eco-friendly policies and practices. We must acknowledge the necessity of adapting to coexist with water over the long term. Identifying flood-prone areas and promptly initiating projects to create space for rivers is crucial. Low-risk areas like playgrounds, maidans, and agricultural fields should be designated for storing excess rainwater. Additionally, drains must be constructed to divert water into these storage units. Which one of the following is the most logical and rational corollary to the above passage? a) Drains need to be constructed nationwide. b) The floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures. c) Warmer air retains more moisture, resulting in excessive rainfall and subsequent flooding. d) Europe hasn't experienced such heavy rainfall in over a century. Correct Answer: B Explanation: Option (b) is correct. The whole passage talks about it. That is, the floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures. Incorrect Answer: B Explanation: Option (b) is correct. The whole passage talks about it. That is, the floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures.

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The floods in Europe highlight the urgent need for India to implement practical, eco-friendly policies and practices. We must acknowledge the necessity of adapting to coexist with water over the long term. Identifying flood-prone areas and promptly initiating projects to create space for rivers is crucial. Low-risk areas like playgrounds, maidans, and agricultural fields should be designated for storing excess rainwater. Additionally, drains must be constructed to divert water into these storage units.

Which one of the following is the most logical and rational corollary to the above passage?

• a) Drains need to be constructed nationwide.

• b) The floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures.

• c) Warmer air retains more moisture, resulting in excessive rainfall and subsequent flooding.

• d) Europe hasn't experienced such heavy rainfall in over a century.

Explanation:

• Option (b) is correct. The whole passage talks about it. That is, the floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures.

Explanation:

• Option (b) is correct. The whole passage talks about it. That is, the floods in Europe underscore the global necessity for countries to adopt ecologically sensitive flood protection measures.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question In a perceptive critique of his fellow East India Company members, economist Adam Smith remarked that their sole focus was on amassing a fortune by any means and leaving the country as quickly as possible, regardless of the impact on its inhabitants. However, understanding this rationale behind colonialism is insufficient to grasp its crippling effects on India. To maintain control over India, the British created an intermediary class positioned between themselves and the natives. The local population had no recourse against the abuses of this class, which the colonial regime tolerated as a minor cost for maintaining their colony. What is the most logical assumption that can be made from the passage given above? a) The East India Company was guided by the principles observed by Adam Smith in their rule over India. b) The intermediary class was a key factor in the East India Company's success in India. c) India's regulatory regime requires a comprehensive overhaul. d) The governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India. Correct Answer: D Explanation: Option (d) is correct. The whole passage assumes that, the governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India Incorrect Answer: D Explanation: Option (d) is correct. The whole passage assumes that, the governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India

#### 2. Question

In a perceptive critique of his fellow East India Company members, economist Adam Smith remarked that their sole focus was on amassing a fortune by any means and leaving the country as quickly as possible, regardless of the impact on its inhabitants. However, understanding this rationale behind colonialism is insufficient to grasp its crippling effects on India. To maintain control over India, the British created an intermediary class positioned between themselves and the natives. The local population had no recourse against the abuses of this class, which the colonial regime tolerated as a minor cost for maintaining their colony.

What is the most logical assumption that can be made from the passage given above?

• a) The East India Company was guided by the principles observed by Adam Smith in their rule over India.

• b) The intermediary class was a key factor in the East India Company's success in India.

• c) India's regulatory regime requires a comprehensive overhaul.

• d) The governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India.

Explanation:

Option (d) is correct. The whole passage assumes that, the governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India

Explanation:

Option (d) is correct. The whole passage assumes that, the governance model during colonial rule had severely detrimental consequences for India

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Understanding ‘nationalism’ has traditionally been limited to social movements focused on the reaction or production of national borders. Theorists note that nations are in fact created and produced on an everyday basis. Examples in daily life such as sporting events or physical catastrophes-which provide the forum for people to ‘talk’ about the nation and exercise nationhood. Similarly, through their evaluation of elite discourses, such as speeches made by politicians, individuals ‘talk about the nation’ which serves to foster national solidarities. These contexts provide the opportunity for people to express their views in common with the others on the nation. Such nationalism has been referred to as “banal and includes mundane practices which continually serve on as reminders of the nation. Examples include flags displayed unnoticed on public buildings or sports pages in daily newspapers which encourage readers to support a national cause. Political speeches and media debates on issues of national interest give rise to everyday language and practices of nationalism amongst the general public. Such a focus on banal nationalism suggests that rather than a thing, a nation is in fact a ‘contingent process’. The focus on people giving meaning to nations of the nation through their everyday interactions allows for the consideration of the context in which the routine expression of customer anger against transnational customer service interactions is based. According to the passage, the traditional understanding of the ‘nationalism’ meant it was limited to social movements. social movements focused on creation or production of national borders. sporting events provided for talks of nationalism. elite discourses provided for nationalism. Select the correct answer using the codes given below : a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1 and 2 only d) All of these Correct Answer: C Explanation: Only statements 1 and 2 are correct: When the passage starts introducing the topic of nationalism it speaks about the traditional view of nation. Incorrect Answer: C Explanation: Only statements 1 and 2 are correct: When the passage starts introducing the topic of nationalism it speaks about the traditional view of nation.

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Understanding ‘nationalism’ has traditionally been limited to social movements focused on the reaction or production of national borders. Theorists note that nations are in fact created and produced on an everyday basis. Examples in daily life such as sporting events or physical catastrophes-which provide the forum for people to ‘talk’ about the nation and exercise nationhood. Similarly, through their evaluation of elite discourses, such as speeches made by politicians, individuals ‘talk about the nation’ which serves to foster national solidarities. These contexts provide the opportunity for people to express their views in common with the others on the nation. Such nationalism has been referred to as “banal and includes mundane practices which continually serve on as reminders of the nation. Examples include flags displayed unnoticed on public buildings or sports pages in daily newspapers which encourage readers to support a national cause. Political speeches and media debates on issues of national interest give rise to everyday language and practices of nationalism amongst the general public. Such a focus on banal nationalism suggests that rather than a thing, a nation is in fact a ‘contingent process’. The focus on people giving meaning to nations of the nation through their everyday interactions allows for the consideration of the context in which the routine expression of customer anger against transnational customer service interactions is based.

According to the passage, the traditional understanding of the ‘nationalism’ meant

• it was limited to social movements.

• social movements focused on creation or production of national borders.

• sporting events provided for talks of nationalism.

• elite discourses provided for nationalism.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below :

• a) 1, 2 and 3 only

• b) 2, 3 and 4 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) All of these

Explanation:

Only statements 1 and 2 are correct: When the passage starts introducing the topic of nationalism it speaks about the traditional view of nation.

Explanation:

Only statements 1 and 2 are correct: When the passage starts introducing the topic of nationalism it speaks about the traditional view of nation.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Happiness is a state of pleasure. It’s more of a temporary mood than a fixed, long-term trait. Because it’s short-lived, a person’s happiness can be easily influenced by external forces, like a change in environment. We tend to differentiate happiness from contentment, which is a deeper, more internal mindset. Contentment has an enduring quality which is often a better thing to aim for than happiness. People believe that a person’s happiness fluctuates based on their circumstances. Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily. The introduction of a minimalist lifestyle could have a seriously positive impact on overall well-being and satisfaction. That’s because it’s addressing the root cause. Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: Considering the importance of happiness in life, ancient philosophers correctly called it the highest virtue. The most important factor affecting one’s happiness and contentment is the chaotic and unorganized external environment. A fixed routine coupled with selfintrospection through meditation can help achieve happiness. Which of the above assumptions is/are invalid? a) 1 only b) 2 and 3 only c) 1 and 2 only d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: D Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The passage does not cover anything related to ancient philosophers and their view about happiness being the greatest virtue. Moreover, the author accords higher importance to contentment than to happiness in the line, “Contentment has an enduring quality which is often a better thing to aim for than happiness.” Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily.” The passage does not compare the factors affecting happiness and contentment. Statement 3 is incorrect. The context of fixed routine and meditation is not discussed in the passage. So, this assumption is beyond the scope of the passage. Incorrect Answer: D Explanation: Statement 1 is incorrect. The passage does not cover anything related to ancient philosophers and their view about happiness being the greatest virtue. Moreover, the author accords higher importance to contentment than to happiness in the line, “Contentment has an enduring quality which is often a better thing to aim for than happiness.” Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily.” The passage does not compare the factors affecting happiness and contentment. Statement 3 is incorrect. The context of fixed routine and meditation is not discussed in the passage. So, this assumption is beyond the scope of the passage.

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Happiness is a state of pleasure. It’s more of a temporary mood than a fixed, long-term trait. Because it’s short-lived, a person’s happiness can be easily influenced by external forces, like a change in environment. We tend to differentiate happiness from contentment, which is a deeper, more internal mindset. Contentment has an enduring quality which is often a better thing to aim for than happiness. People believe that a person’s happiness fluctuates based on their circumstances. Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily. The introduction of a minimalist lifestyle could have a seriously positive impact on overall well-being and satisfaction. That’s because it’s addressing the root cause.

Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

• Considering the importance of happiness in life, ancient philosophers correctly called it the highest virtue.

• The most important factor affecting one’s happiness and contentment is the chaotic and unorganized external environment.

• A fixed routine coupled with selfintrospection through meditation can help achieve happiness.

Which of the above assumptions is/are invalid?

• b) 2 and 3 only

• c) 1 and 2 only

• d) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

• Statement 1 is incorrect. The passage does not cover anything related to ancient philosophers and their view about happiness being the greatest virtue. Moreover, the author accords higher importance to contentment than to happiness in the line, “Contentment has an enduring quality which is often a better thing to aim for than happiness.”

• Statement 2 is incorrect. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily.” The passage does not compare the factors affecting happiness and contentment.

• Statement 3 is incorrect. The context of fixed routine and meditation is not discussed in the passage. So, this assumption is beyond the scope of the passage.

Explanation:

• Statement 3 is incorrect. The context of fixed routine and meditation is not discussed in the passage. So, this assumption is beyond the scope of the passage.

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Which one of the following statements reflects the most rational and logical inference that can be drawn from the passage? a) Minimalist lifestyle can help one experience happiness daily, and contentment in the long term. b) For our overall well-being and satisfaction, we should not get into the debate of contentment v/s happiness. c) In the present day modern life, chaos or unorganized clutter is intrinsic to our living this affects our happiness. d) It is easier to experience happiness over contentment through a minimalist lifestyle. Correct Answer: A Explanation: Option (a) is correct. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily. The introduction of a minimalist lifestyle could have a seriously positive impact on overall well-being and satisfaction. Incorrect Answer: A Explanation: Option (a) is correct. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily. The introduction of a minimalist lifestyle could have a seriously positive impact on overall well-being and satisfaction.

#### 5. Question

Which one of the following statements reflects the most rational and logical inference that can be drawn from the passage?

• a) Minimalist lifestyle can help one experience happiness daily, and contentment in the long term.

• b) For our overall well-being and satisfaction, we should not get into the debate of contentment v/s happiness.

• c) In the present day modern life, chaos or unorganized clutter is intrinsic to our living this affects our happiness.

• d) It is easier to experience happiness over contentment through a minimalist lifestyle.

Explanation:

• Option (a) is correct. The passage mentions, “Someone living in a constant state of chaos or unorganized clutter might feel constantly overwhelmed, getting in the way of their ability to experience peace and overall happiness daily. The introduction of a minimalist lifestyle could have a seriously positive impact on overall well-being and satisfaction.

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