UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 7 Jan 2026
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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Three partners A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7. At the end of the year, they share equal profits. If profits depend on both investment and time, what is the ratio of the time for which they invested? (a) 35 : 21 : 15 (b) 3 : 5 : 7 (c) 21 : 15 : 9 (d) 9 : 15 : 21 Correct Answer: (a) Explanation: Given that A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, and they all receive equal profits, and profit depends on investment × time. So, 3 × time of A = 5 × time of B = 7 × time of C. Let this common product be K. Then, time of A = K / 3 time of B = K / 5 time of C = K / 7 To get whole numbers, take LCM of 3, 5, 7 = 105. So, time of A = 105 / 3 = 35 time of B = 105 / 5 = 21 time of C = 105 / 7 = 15 Thus the ratio of their times = 35 : 21 : 15. Incorrect Answer: (a) Explanation: Given that A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, and they all receive equal profits, and profit depends on investment × time. So, 3 × time of A = 5 × time of B = 7 × time of C. Let this common product be K. Then, time of A = K / 3 time of B = K / 5 time of C = K / 7 To get whole numbers, take LCM of 3, 5, 7 = 105. So, time of A = 105 / 3 = 35 time of B = 105 / 5 = 21 time of C = 105 / 7 = 15 Thus the ratio of their times = 35 : 21 : 15.
#### 1. Question
Three partners A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7. At the end of the year, they share equal profits. If profits depend on both investment and time, what is the ratio of the time for which they invested?
• (a) 35 : 21 : 15
• (b) 3 : 5 : 7
• (c) 21 : 15 : 9
• (d) 9 : 15 : 21
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Given that A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, and they all receive equal profits, and profit depends on investment × time.
3 × time of A = 5 × time of B = 7 × time of C.
Let this common product be K.
time of A = K / 3 time of B = K / 5 time of C = K / 7
To get whole numbers, take LCM of 3, 5, 7 = 105.
time of A = 105 / 3 = 35 time of B = 105 / 5 = 21 time of C = 105 / 7 = 15
Thus the ratio of their times = 35 : 21 : 15.
Answer: (a)
Explanation:
Given that A, B and C invested in the ratio 3 : 5 : 7, and they all receive equal profits, and profit depends on investment × time.
3 × time of A = 5 × time of B = 7 × time of C.
Let this common product be K.
time of A = K / 3 time of B = K / 5 time of C = K / 7
To get whole numbers, take LCM of 3, 5, 7 = 105.
time of A = 105 / 3 = 35 time of B = 105 / 5 = 21 time of C = 105 / 7 = 15
Thus the ratio of their times = 35 : 21 : 15.
• Question 2 of 5 2. Question In a school, 80% teachers teach Academic subjects. Teachers who do not teach Academic subjects teach Sports. Every Sports teacher works only in the afternoon shift. Which of the conclusions cannot be drawn? 20% of teachers work only in the afternoon shift. No Academic teacher works in the afternoon shift. Academic teachers do not teach Sports. (a) 1 only (b) 1 and 2 only (c) 1 and 3 only (d) 1, 2 and 3 Correct Answer: (d) Solution: Given: 80% = Academic Non-Academic = Sports All Sports teachers work afternoon shift Now check: 20% work afternoon shift → Cannot be concluded. At least 20% do, but some Academic teachers may also work in afternoon shift. No Academic teacher works in afternoon shift → Not stated. They can work afternoon. Academic teachers do not teach Sports → Not stated. The sets might overlap; information doesn’t forbid dual roles. Hence, none of the statements can be concluded. Incorrect Answer: (d) Solution: Given: 80% = Academic Non-Academic = Sports All Sports teachers work afternoon shift Now check: 20% work afternoon shift → Cannot be concluded. At least 20% do, but some Academic teachers may also work in afternoon shift. No Academic teacher works in afternoon shift → Not stated. They can work afternoon. Academic teachers do not teach Sports → Not stated. The sets might overlap; information doesn’t forbid dual roles. Hence, none of the statements can be concluded.
#### 2. Question
In a school, 80% teachers teach Academic subjects. Teachers who do not teach Academic subjects teach Sports. Every Sports teacher works only in the afternoon shift. Which of the conclusions cannot be drawn?
• 20% of teachers work only in the afternoon shift.
• No Academic teacher works in the afternoon shift.
• Academic teachers do not teach Sports.
• (a) 1 only
• (b) 1 and 2 only
• (c) 1 and 3 only
• (d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer: (d)
Solution:
• 80% = Academic
• Non-Academic = Sports
• All Sports teachers work afternoon shift
Now check:
• 20% work afternoon shift → Cannot be concluded. At least 20% do, but some Academic teachers may also work in afternoon shift.
• No Academic teacher works in afternoon shift → Not stated. They can work afternoon.
• Academic teachers do not teach Sports → Not stated. The sets might overlap; information doesn’t forbid dual roles.
Hence, none of the statements can be concluded.
Answer: (d)
Solution:
• 80% = Academic
• Non-Academic = Sports
• All Sports teachers work afternoon shift
Now check:
• 20% work afternoon shift → Cannot be concluded. At least 20% do, but some Academic teachers may also work in afternoon shift.
• No Academic teacher works in afternoon shift → Not stated. They can work afternoon.
• Academic teachers do not teach Sports → Not stated. The sets might overlap; information doesn’t forbid dual roles.
Hence, none of the statements can be concluded.
• Question 3 of 5 3. Question Art often reveals truths that logic alone cannot reach. A photograph may not change an event, yet it can alter how we remember it. A novel may not offer empirical evidence, yet it can illuminate the inner life of a society with remarkable accuracy. Unlike scientific inquiry, which demands precision and proof, artistic expression allows ambiguity—a space where emotions, contradictions, and intuitions coexist. Through this openness, art helps individuals confront their vulnerabilities without prescribing answers. It deepens our capacity for empathy by showing us perspectives we may never personally experience. In essence, art is not merely a mirror to the world, but a bridge—connecting people across time, culture, and circumstance. When a society sidelines its artists, it risks losing this bridge, narrowing its emotional and imaginative possibilities. Which one of the following best captures the central message of the passage? (a) Art is valuable mainly because it provides aesthetic pleasure. (b) Artistic expressions must be scientifically validated to be meaningful. (c) Art expands human understanding by evoking empathy and embracing ambiguity. (d) Societies should prioritize science over art because science offers concrete solutions. Correct Answer: (c) Explanation: (c) is correct because the passage emphasizes that art reveals emotional and experiential truths, fosters empathy, and embraces ambiguity—thus broadening human understanding. (a) is incorrect; the passage says art is not just about beauty but emotional depth and connection. (b) contradicts the passage’s clear distinction between art and scientific validation. (d) is not supported; the passage does not argue that science should replace or dominate art. Incorrect Answer: (c) Explanation: (c) is correct because the passage emphasizes that art reveals emotional and experiential truths, fosters empathy, and embraces ambiguity—thus broadening human understanding. (a) is incorrect; the passage says art is not just about beauty but emotional depth and connection. (b) contradicts the passage’s clear distinction between art and scientific validation. (d) is not supported; the passage does not argue that science should replace or dominate art.
#### 3. Question
Art often reveals truths that logic alone cannot reach. A photograph may not change an event, yet it can alter how we remember it. A novel may not offer empirical evidence, yet it can illuminate the inner life of a society with remarkable accuracy. Unlike scientific inquiry, which demands precision and proof, artistic expression allows ambiguity—a space where emotions, contradictions, and intuitions coexist. Through this openness, art helps individuals confront their vulnerabilities without prescribing answers. It deepens our capacity for empathy by showing us perspectives we may never personally experience. In essence, art is not merely a mirror to the world, but a bridge—connecting people across time, culture, and circumstance. When a society sidelines its artists, it risks losing this bridge, narrowing its emotional and imaginative possibilities.
Which one of the following best captures the central message of the passage?
• (a) Art is valuable mainly because it provides aesthetic pleasure.
• (b) Artistic expressions must be scientifically validated to be meaningful.
• (c) Art expands human understanding by evoking empathy and embracing ambiguity.
• (d) Societies should prioritize science over art because science offers concrete solutions.
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• (c) is correct because the passage emphasizes that art reveals emotional and experiential truths, fosters empathy, and embraces ambiguity—thus broadening human understanding.
• (a) is incorrect; the passage says art is not just about beauty but emotional depth and connection.
• (b) contradicts the passage’s clear distinction between art and scientific validation.
• (d) is not supported; the passage does not argue that science should replace or dominate art.
Answer: (c)
Explanation:
• (c) is correct because the passage emphasizes that art reveals emotional and experiential truths, fosters empathy, and embraces ambiguity—thus broadening human understanding.
• (a) is incorrect; the passage says art is not just about beauty but emotional depth and connection.
• (b) contradicts the passage’s clear distinction between art and scientific validation.
• (d) is not supported; the passage does not argue that science should replace or dominate art.
• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Based on the passage, which of the following can be validly inferred? Art helps individuals explore emotions that they might struggle to express verbally. Scientific analysis alone is insufficient to capture all dimensions of human experience. Artistic works provide definitive answers to complex human problems. A society that marginalizes art limits its emotional and imaginative growth. Select the correct answer using the code below: (a) 1 and 2 only (b) 1, 2, and 4 only (c) 2, 3, and 4 only (d) 1 and 3 only Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported—art gives language to “emotions that might remain unnamed.” Statement 2: Supported—science offers analysis, while art offers resonance; both capture different dimensions. Statement 3: Incorrect—art “does not solve problems” or give definitive answers. Statement 4: Supported—the passage warns that sidelining art narrows emotional and imaginative possibilities. Hence, (b) is the correct answer. Incorrect Answer: (b) Explanation: Statement 1: Supported—art gives language to “emotions that might remain unnamed.” Statement 2: Supported—science offers analysis, while art offers resonance; both capture different dimensions. Statement 3: Incorrect—art “does not solve problems” or give definitive answers. Statement 4: Supported—the passage warns that sidelining art narrows emotional and imaginative possibilities. Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
#### 4. Question
Based on the passage, which of the following can be validly inferred?
• Art helps individuals explore emotions that they might struggle to express verbally.
• Scientific analysis alone is insufficient to capture all dimensions of human experience.
• Artistic works provide definitive answers to complex human problems.
• A society that marginalizes art limits its emotional and imaginative growth.
Select the correct answer using the code below:
• (a) 1 and 2 only
• (b) 1, 2, and 4 only
• (c) 2, 3, and 4 only
• (d) 1 and 3 only
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Supported—art gives language to “emotions that might remain unnamed.”
• Statement 2: Supported—science offers analysis, while art offers resonance; both capture different dimensions.
• Statement 3: Incorrect—art “does not solve problems” or give definitive answers.
• Statement 4: Supported—the passage warns that sidelining art narrows emotional and imaginative possibilities.
• Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• Statement 1: Supported—art gives language to “emotions that might remain unnamed.”
• Statement 2: Supported—science offers analysis, while art offers resonance; both capture different dimensions.
• Statement 3: Incorrect—art “does not solve problems” or give definitive answers.
• Statement 4: Supported—the passage warns that sidelining art narrows emotional and imaginative possibilities.
• Hence, (b) is the correct answer.
• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Modern life often celebrates productivity as the highest virtue, equating constant activity with success and worth. Yet this obsession with doing leaves little room for simply being. Pauses, once seen as spaces for rest or quiet contemplation, are now treated as inefficiencies to be eliminated. In the rush to optimise every minute, people lose touch with their inner rhythm, becoming driven more by deadlines than by desires. Over time, this relentless pace erodes creativity, clarity, and emotional balance. Stillness, far from being laziness, is what allows the mind to integrate experience, make meaning, and rediscover purpose. A life without pauses may appear full, but it often feels hollow. To live meaningfully, one must reclaim the value of slowness—not as an escape from work, but as a foundation for depth, insight, and genuine fulfillment. Which one of the following best reflects the central message of the passage? (a) Productivity should always be prioritised over rest to achieve meaningful success. (b) Slowing down and embracing stillness is essential for creativity, clarity, and deeper fulfillment. (c) Pauses in life are signs of laziness and hinder personal growth. (d) A busy life is inherently more satisfying than a slow, reflective one. Correct Answer: (b) Explanation: (b) is correct because the passage argues that pauses and stillness are crucial for meaning, creativity, and emotional balance. (a) is the opposite of the author’s view; the passage critiques the obsession with productivity. (c) contradicts the passage, which says pauses are necessary, not laziness. (d) is incorrect; the passage notes that fast-paced lives “may appear full, but often feel hollow.” Thus, option (b) captures the essence: stillness enriches life more than constant activity. Incorrect Answer: (b) Explanation: (b) is correct because the passage argues that pauses and stillness are crucial for meaning, creativity, and emotional balance. (a) is the opposite of the author’s view; the passage critiques the obsession with productivity. (c) contradicts the passage, which says pauses are necessary, not laziness. (d) is incorrect; the passage notes that fast-paced lives “may appear full, but often feel hollow.” Thus, option (b) captures the essence: stillness enriches life more than constant activity.
#### 5. Question
Modern life often celebrates productivity as the highest virtue, equating constant activity with success and worth. Yet this obsession with doing leaves little room for simply being. Pauses, once seen as spaces for rest or quiet contemplation, are now treated as inefficiencies to be eliminated. In the rush to optimise every minute, people lose touch with their inner rhythm, becoming driven more by deadlines than by desires. Over time, this relentless pace erodes creativity, clarity, and emotional balance. Stillness, far from being laziness, is what allows the mind to integrate experience, make meaning, and rediscover purpose. A life without pauses may appear full, but it often feels hollow. To live meaningfully, one must reclaim the value of slowness—not as an escape from work, but as a foundation for depth, insight, and genuine fulfillment.
Which one of the following best reflects the central message of the passage?
• (a) Productivity should always be prioritised over rest to achieve meaningful success.
• (b) Slowing down and embracing stillness is essential for creativity, clarity, and deeper fulfillment.
• (c) Pauses in life are signs of laziness and hinder personal growth.
• (d) A busy life is inherently more satisfying than a slow, reflective one.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• (b) is correct because the passage argues that pauses and stillness are crucial for meaning, creativity, and emotional balance.
• (a) is the opposite of the author’s view; the passage critiques the obsession with productivity.
• (c) contradicts the passage, which says pauses are necessary, not laziness.
• (d) is incorrect; the passage notes that fast-paced lives “may appear full, but often feel hollow.”
Thus, option (b) captures the essence: stillness enriches life more than constant activity.
Answer: (b)
Explanation:
• (b) is correct because the passage argues that pauses and stillness are crucial for meaning, creativity, and emotional balance.
• (a) is the opposite of the author’s view; the passage critiques the obsession with productivity.
• (c) contradicts the passage, which says pauses are necessary, not laziness.
• (d) is incorrect; the passage notes that fast-paced lives “may appear full, but often feel hollow.”
Thus, option (b) captures the essence: stillness enriches life more than constant activity.
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