UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 29 Aug 2025

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question The price of diesel increased by 12%. The price before the hike was ₹80 per litre. A truck travels 3000 km every month and gives a mileage of 5 km per litre. By how many km should the driver reduce his travel to maintain the same monthly fuel expenditure? (a) 300 km (b) 320 km (c) 350 km (d) 360 km Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Before hike: expenditure = (3000 / 5) × 80 = 600 × 80 = ₹48,000. After hike: new price = 80 + 12% of 80 = ₹89.6. Let new distance = d. Expenditure remains same: (d / 5) × 89.6 = 48,000 ⇒ d × 89.6 = 2,40,000 ⇒ d = 2680 km. Reduction = 3000 − 2680 = 320 km. Incorrect Answer: (b) Explanation: Before hike: expenditure = (3000 / 5) × 80 = 600 × 80 = ₹48,000. After hike: new price = 80 + 12% of 80 = ₹89.6. Let new distance = d. Expenditure remains same: (d / 5) × 89.6 = 48,000 ⇒ d × 89.6 = 2,40,000 ⇒ d = 2680 km. Reduction = 3000 − 2680 = 320 km.

#### 1. Question

The price of diesel increased by 12%. The price before the hike was ₹80 per litre. A truck travels 3000 km every month and gives a mileage of 5 km per litre. By how many km should the driver reduce his travel to maintain the same monthly fuel expenditure?

• (a) 300 km

• (b) 320 km

• (c) 350 km

• (d) 360 km

Answer: (b)

Explanation: Before hike: expenditure = (3000 / 5) × 80 = 600 × 80 = ₹48,000. After hike: new price = 80 + 12% of 80 = ₹89.6. Let new distance = d. Expenditure remains same: (d / 5) × 89.6 = 48,000 ⇒ d × 89.6 = 2,40,000 ⇒ d = 2680 km. Reduction = 3000 − 2680 = 320 km.

Answer: (b)

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question A company packs 4 types of stationery into boxes. There are 168 pens, 126 pencils, 210 markers and 294 crayons. Each box must contain only one item type and the same number of items as any other box. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The minimum number of boxes required for markers is 6. Statement II: The minimum number of boxes required for pencils is 3. Statement III: The minimum total number of boxes required is 19. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None of the above Correct Answer: (b) Solution: To make all boxes identical in size and single‑type, the box size must divide each count. Hence, choose box size = HCF(168, 126, 210, 294). Prime factorizations: 168=23×3×7 126=2×32×7 210=2×3×5×7 294=2×3×72 Common primes with minimum powers: 21×31×71=42 So box size = 42. Boxes needed by type (items ÷ box size): Pens: 168/42=4 Pencils: 126/42=3 Markers: 210/42=5 Crayons: 294/42=7 Total boxes =4+3+5+7=19 Now check statements: I (markers = 6): Actual is 5 ⇒ Incorrect. II (pencils = 3): Actual is 3 ⇒ Correct. III (total = 19): Actual is 19 ⇒ Correct. Exactly two statements are correct ⇒ (b). Incorrect Answer: (b) Solution: To make all boxes identical in size and single‑type, the box size must divide each count. Hence, choose box size = HCF(168, 126, 210, 294). Prime factorizations: 168=23×3×7 126=2×32×7 210=2×3×5×7 294=2×3×72 Common primes with minimum powers: 21×31×71=42 So box size = 42. Boxes needed by type (items ÷ box size): Pens: 168/42=4 Pencils: 126/42=3 Markers: 210/42=5 Crayons: 294/42=7 Total boxes =4+3+5+7=19 Now check statements: I (markers = 6): Actual is 5 ⇒ Incorrect. II (pencils = 3): Actual is 3 ⇒ Correct. III (total = 19): Actual is 19 ⇒ Correct. Exactly two statements are correct ⇒ (b).

#### 2. Question

A company packs 4 types of stationery into boxes. There are 168 pens, 126 pencils, 210 markers and 294 crayons. Each box must contain only one item type and the same number of items as any other box. Consider the following statements: Statement I: The minimum number of boxes required for markers is 6. Statement II: The minimum number of boxes required for pencils is 3. Statement III: The minimum total number of boxes required is 19. How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

• (d) None of the above

Answer: (b)

Solution: To make all boxes identical in size and single‑type, the box size must divide each count. Hence, choose box size = HCF(168, 126, 210, 294).

Prime factorizations:

• 168=23×3×7

• 126=2×32×7

• 210=2×3×5×7

• 294=2×3×72

Common primes with minimum powers: 21×31×71=42 So box size = 42.

Boxes needed by type (items ÷ box size):

• Pens: 168/42=4

• Pencils: 126/42=3

• Markers: 210/42=5

• Crayons: 294/42=7

Total boxes =4+3+5+7=19

Now check statements:

• I (markers = 6): Actual is 5 ⇒ Incorrect.

• II (pencils = 3): Actual is 3 ⇒ Correct.

• III (total = 19): Actual is 19 ⇒ Correct.

Exactly two statements are correct ⇒ (b).

Answer: (b)

Solution: To make all boxes identical in size and single‑type, the box size must divide each count. Hence, choose box size = HCF(168, 126, 210, 294).

Prime factorizations:

• 168=23×3×7

• 126=2×32×7

• 210=2×3×5×7

• 294=2×3×72

Common primes with minimum powers: 21×31×71=42 So box size = 42.

Boxes needed by type (items ÷ box size):

• Pens: 168/42=4

• Pencils: 126/42=3

• Markers: 210/42=5

• Crayons: 294/42=7

Total boxes =4+3+5+7=19

Now check statements:

• I (markers = 6): Actual is 5 ⇒ Incorrect.

• II (pencils = 3): Actual is 3 ⇒ Correct.

• III (total = 19): Actual is 19 ⇒ Correct.

Exactly two statements are correct ⇒ (b).

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Consider the following statements: I. If A=B>C<D=E, then B is always greater than C. II. If K>L≤M<N, then K is always greater than N. (a) I only (b) II only (c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement I: From B>C, it follows directly that B is greater than C, regardless of the equality with A or E. Thus, Statement I is correct. Statement II: From K>L and M<N, there is no direct comparison between K and N because the inequality directions change in the middle. Thus, Statement II is incorrect. Therefore, only Statement I is correct ⇒ Answer = (a). Incorrect Answer: (a) Explanation: Statement I: From B>C, it follows directly that B is greater than C, regardless of the equality with A or E. Thus, Statement I is correct. Statement II: From K>L and M<N, there is no direct comparison between K and N because the inequality directions change in the middle. Thus, Statement II is incorrect. Therefore, only Statement I is correct ⇒ Answer = (a).

#### 3. Question

Consider the following statements: I. If A=B>C<D=E, then B is always greater than C. II. If K>L≤M<N, then K is always greater than N.

• (a) I only

• (b) II only

• (c) Both I and II

• (d) Neither I nor II

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

• Statement I: From B>C, it follows directly that B is greater than C, regardless of the equality with A or E. Thus, Statement I is correct.

• Statement II: From K>L and M<N, there is no direct comparison between K and N because the inequality directions change in the middle. Thus, Statement II is incorrect.

Therefore, only Statement I is correct ⇒ Answer = (a).

Answer: (a)

Explanation:

• Statement I: From B>C, it follows directly that B is greater than C, regardless of the equality with A or E. Thus, Statement I is correct.

• Statement II: From K>L and M<N, there is no direct comparison between K and N because the inequality directions change in the middle. Thus, Statement II is incorrect.

Therefore, only Statement I is correct ⇒ Answer = (a).

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Cultural globalization refers to the transmission of ideas, meanings, and values across national borders, creating shared norms and interconnected cultural experiences. Accelerated by digital communication, travel, and media industries, it has expanded the global presence of certain languages, music, and consumer brands. While proponents argue that cultural globalization fosters mutual understanding and cosmopolitanism, critics warn of cultural homogenization, where dominant cultures overshadow local traditions. In many regions, hybrid cultural forms have emerged, blending global influences with local practices, demonstrating both resistance and adaptation. Over time, cultural globalization has moved from being an organic process driven by exchange to a more corporate-led phenomenon, raising concerns about cultural equity and diversity in the global marketplace. Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed by the author of the passage? Cultural globalization has been accelerated by modern communication technologies and travel, leading to increased cultural interconnectedness. The shift from organic cultural exchange to corporate-driven globalization has generated concerns about cultural diversity and fairness. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (c) Both 1 and 2 Correct Solution: (c) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The passage clearly attributes the acceleration of cultural globalization to digital communication, travel, and media, leading to greater interconnectedness and shared norms. • Statement 2 is correct: The author states that cultural globalization, once organic, is now largely corporate-led, prompting worries about equity and diversity in the global cultural arena. Incorrect Solution: (c) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The passage clearly attributes the acceleration of cultural globalization to digital communication, travel, and media, leading to greater interconnectedness and shared norms. • Statement 2 is correct: The author states that cultural globalization, once organic, is now largely corporate-led, prompting worries about equity and diversity in the global cultural arena.

#### 4. Question

Cultural globalization refers to the transmission of ideas, meanings, and values across national borders, creating shared norms and interconnected cultural experiences. Accelerated by digital communication, travel, and media industries, it has expanded the global presence of certain languages, music, and consumer brands. While proponents argue that cultural globalization fosters mutual understanding and cosmopolitanism, critics warn of cultural homogenization, where dominant cultures overshadow local traditions. In many regions, hybrid cultural forms have emerged, blending global influences with local practices, demonstrating both resistance and adaptation. Over time, cultural globalization has moved from being an organic process driven by exchange to a more corporate-led phenomenon, raising concerns about cultural equity and diversity in the global marketplace.

Which of the following is/are emphatically conveyed by the author of the passage?

• Cultural globalization has been accelerated by modern communication technologies and travel, leading to increased cultural interconnectedness.

• The shift from organic cultural exchange to corporate-driven globalization has generated concerns about cultural diversity and fairness.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

Solution: (c)

Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The passage clearly attributes the acceleration of cultural globalization to digital communication, travel, and media, leading to greater interconnectedness and shared norms. • Statement 2 is correct: The author states that cultural globalization, once organic, is now largely corporate-led, prompting worries about equity and diversity in the global cultural arena.

Solution: (c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: The evolution of cultural globalization reflects an ongoing tension between local cultural preservation and global cultural integration. Cultural homogenization is an inevitable outcome of globalization, regardless of resistance or adaptation by local cultures. Select the correct answer using the code given below: (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Solution: (a) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The text highlights both the blending of cultures (integration) and fears of dominant cultures overshadowing local traditions (preservation), implying a persistent tension. • Statement 2 is incorrect: The passage explicitly notes hybrid cultural forms as examples of resistance and adaptation, meaning homogenization is not inevitable. Incorrect Solution: (a) Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The text highlights both the blending of cultures (integration) and fears of dominant cultures overshadowing local traditions (preservation), implying a persistent tension. • Statement 2 is incorrect: The passage explicitly notes hybrid cultural forms as examples of resistance and adaptation, meaning homogenization is not inevitable.

#### 5. Question

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

• The evolution of cultural globalization reflects an ongoing tension between local cultural preservation and global cultural integration.

• Cultural homogenization is an inevitable outcome of globalization, regardless of resistance or adaptation by local cultures.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• (a) 1 only

• (b) 2 only

• (c) Both 1 and 2

• (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution: (a)

Explanation: • Statement 1 is correct: The text highlights both the blending of cultures (integration) and fears of dominant cultures overshadowing local traditions (preservation), implying a persistent tension. • Statement 2 is incorrect: The passage explicitly notes hybrid cultural forms as examples of resistance and adaptation, meaning homogenization is not inevitable.

Solution: (a)

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