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UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 28 Feb 2025

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Considering the alarming importance of CSAT in UPSC CSE Prelims exam and with enormous requests we received recently, InsightsIAS has started Daily CSAT Test to ensure students practice CSAT Questions on a daily basis. Regular Practice would help one overcome the fear of CSAT too.We are naming this initiative as Insta– DART – Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test. We hope you will be able to use DART to hit bull’s eye in CSAT paper and comfortably score 100+ even in the most difficult question paper that UPSC can give you in CSP-2021. Your peace of mind after every step of this exam is very important for us.

Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation (both in sending us questions and solving them on daily basis on this portal).

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The average weight of 12 parcels is 1.7kg Addition of another new parcel reduces the average weight by 0.1kg.What is weight of new parcel? a) 0.1 b) 0.3 c) 0.2 d) 0.4 Correct Answer: D Explanation Total weight of 12 parcel is=121.7=20.4 Average weight of 13 parcel is=1.8-0.1=1.6 Total weight of 13 parcel is=131.6=20.8 Weight of the new parcel is=20.8-20.4=0.4 Incorrect Answer: D Explanation Total weight of 12 parcel is=121.7=20.4 Average weight of 13 parcel is=1.8-0.1=1.6 Total weight of 13 parcel is=131.6=20.8 Weight of the new parcel is=20.8-20.4=0.4

#### 1. Question

The average weight of 12 parcels is 1.7kg Addition of another new parcel reduces the average weight by 0.1kg.What is weight of new parcel?

Explanation

Total weight of 12 parcel is=12*1.7=20.4

Average weight of 13 parcel is=1.8-0.1=1.6

Total weight of 13 parcel is=13*1.6=20.8

Weight of the new parcel is=20.8-20.4=0.4

Explanation

Total weight of 12 parcel is=12*1.7=20.4

Average weight of 13 parcel is=1.8-0.1=1.6

Total weight of 13 parcel is=13*1.6=20.8

Weight of the new parcel is=20.8-20.4=0.4

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 657. Also average of four consecutive even numbers is 84. What is the sum of smallest odd number and second largest even number? a) 222 b) 202 c) 239 d) 269 Correct Answer: C Explanation Let odd numbers is=x+2,x,x-2 So, 3x=657 So, x=657/3=219 Now even number is y,y+2,y+4,y+6 So, 4y=84-12=72 So, y=18 Second largest even is 22 Smallest odd=217 Required sum is=239 Incorrect Answer: C Explanation Let odd numbers is=x+2,x,x-2 So, 3x=657 So, x=657/3=219 Now even number is y,y+2,y+4,y+6 So, 4y=84-12=72 So, y=18 Second largest even is 22 Smallest odd=217 Required sum is=239

#### 2. Question

The sum of three consecutive odd numbers is 657. Also average of four consecutive even numbers is 84. What is the sum of smallest odd number and second largest even number?

Explanation

Let odd numbers is=x+2,x,x-2

So, 3x=657

So, x=657/3=219

Now even number is y,y+2,y+4,y+6

So, 4y=84-12=72

Second largest even is 22

Smallest odd=217

Required sum is=239

Explanation

Let odd numbers is=x+2,x,x-2

So, 3x=657

So, x=657/3=219

Now even number is y,y+2,y+4,y+6

So, 4y=84-12=72

Second largest even is 22

Smallest odd=217

Required sum is=239

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question 5 boys and 4 girls spend Rs.175 on the average. Boys spend Rs.150 on a average then find average amount spend by the girls a) 21.3 b) 206.25 c) 47.36 d) 69 Correct Answer: B Explanation 5 boys total spend=1505=750 Total spend =9175=1575 Total spend by girls is=1575-750=825 Average spend by girls =825/4=206.25 Incorrect Answer: B Explanation 5 boys total spend=1505=750 Total spend =9175=1575 Total spend by girls is=1575-750=825 Average spend by girls =825/4=206.25

#### 3. Question

5 boys and 4 girls spend Rs.175 on the average. Boys spend Rs.150 on a average then find average amount spend by the girls

Explanation

5 boys total spend=150*5=750

Total spend =9*175=1575

Total spend by girls is=1575-750=825

Average spend by girls =825/4=206.25

Explanation

5 boys total spend=150*5=750

Total spend =9*175=1575

Total spend by girls is=1575-750=825

Average spend by girls =825/4=206.25

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question The respective ratio between the present age of A,B and C is 3:4:5. If the average of their present ages is 28 year then what would be the sum of the ages of A and B after 3 year? a) 55 b) 69 c) 88 d) 56 Correct Answer: A Explanation Let their age is 3x,4x and 5x. So according to the question =12x=283=84 So, x=7 Sum of age of A and B is=77=49 Sum after 3 years will be=49+6=55 Incorrect Answer: A Explanation Let their age is 3x,4x and 5x. So according to the question =12x=283=84 So, x=7 Sum of age of A and B is=77=49 Sum after 3 years will be=49+6=55

#### 4. Question

The respective ratio between the present age of A,B and C is 3:4:5. If the average of their present ages is 28 year then what would be the sum of the ages of A and B after 3 year?

Explanation

Let their age is 3x,4x and 5x.

So according to the question =12x=28*3=84

Sum of age of A and B is=7*7=49

Sum after 3 years will be=49+6=55

Explanation

Let their age is 3x,4x and 5x.

So according to the question =12x=28*3=84

Sum of age of A and B is=7*7=49

Sum after 3 years will be=49+6=55

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question The average age of three boys is 15 years. If their ages are in the ratio 3:5:7. What is the age of the youngest one? a) 12 b) 15 c) 77 d) 9 Correct Answer: D Explanation Total age of three boys is 153=45 So their age is3x, 5x, 7x So 15x=45, x=3 So, age of youngest one is=33=9 Incorrect Answer: D Explanation Total age of three boys is 153=45 So their age is3x, 5x, 7x So 15x=45, x=3 So, age of youngest one is=33=9

#### 5. Question

The average age of three boys is 15 years. If their ages are in the ratio 3:5:7. What is the age of the youngest one?

Explanation

Total age of three boys is 15*3=45

So their age is3x, 5x, 7x

So 15x=45, x=3

So, age of youngest one is=3*3=9

Explanation

Total age of three boys is 15*3=45

So their age is3x, 5x, 7x

So 15x=45, x=3

So, age of youngest one is=3*3=9

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