UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 1

A shopkeeper employs a delivery boy and gives him a motorcycle for home delivery. For every delivery, the boy is given Rs. 75. At the end of the day, he also gets Rs. 12 for every kilometre of the distance covered in the day. The boy wants to earn more than Rs. 7500 a day, but does not want to travel more than 100 km. Which of the following numbers of deliveries can satisfy the above conditions?

A. 80 | B. 85 | C. 90 | D. The question cannot be answered due to insufficient data

Topic: Quantitative Aptitude | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 2

There are two chemicals which do not react with each other. A container contains 10 litres of the chemical A. One litre of this chemical is removed from it and one litre of the chemical B is poured. Then one litre of the mixture is removed from the container and one litre of B is poured. If this process of replacing one litre of the mixture by one litre of B is performed once more, then what is the volume of B that is present in the container approximately (in percentage)?

A. 25 | B. 27 | C. 29 | D. 31

Topic: Quantitative Aptitude | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 3

Three partners A, B and C entered into business. A invested one-third of the capital for one-third duration. B invested one-fourth of the capital for one-fourth duration. C invested the remaining capital for the whole duration. Out of a profit of 17,000, how much profit will C get?

A. 12,000 | B. 10,000 | C. 12,500 | D. 10,750

Topic: Quantitative Aptitude | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 4

With reference to 'circular letters', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Circular letters are usually addressed to a group of people. 2. Non-standard and customized content is typical of circular letters. 3. Circular letters are used to intimate appraisals and increments of employees within organisations. 4 Circular letters are less cost-effective than personalised and specific recipient-directed letters. Select the answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 2 | B. 2 and 4 | C. 1, 3 and 4 | D. 1 only

Topic: Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 5

You are required to design a 'questionnaire' to be filled on-location by visitors, based on the following objective while writing a report: "To determine the feasibility of setting up a family-oriented vacation resort in the vicinity of a lake destination in the mountains" Which of the following heads would you include in the questionnaire to make it most appropriate for your purpose? 1. Size of family 2. Budget 3. Number of earners in the family 4. Food allergies and dietary restrictions Select the answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 3 | B. 1, 2 and 4 | C. 1 and 2 only | D. 2 and 3

Topic: Quantitative Aptitude | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 6

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists. List-I (Barrier to communication): A. Semantic; B. Cognitive; C. Organisational; D. Affective. List-II (Example): 1. Lack of feedback; 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word; 3. Fear of social stigma; 4. Information overload.

A. A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2 | B. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2 | C. A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3 | D. A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

Topic: Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 7

Which among the following actions would constitute the most appropriate directive(s) in resolving interpersonal conflict in an office with culturally diverse personnel? 1. Direct personnel to practise activities that are the cultural markers of diverse groups 2. Allow conflicts to resolve naturally over time to set an appropriate precedent of leadership 3. Encourage personnel to seek each other's perspectives Select the answer using the code given below.

A. 1 and 3 | B. 2 only | C. 3 only | D. 2 and 3 41

Topic: Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 8

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists List-I List-II (Tool of (Purpose) communication) A. Memorandum 1. To record decisions B. Flyer 2. To inform confiden-tially C. Bcc 3. To intimate a directive D. Minutes 4. To disseminate non-targeted information Code:

A. A B C D 1 4 2 | B. A B C D 2 4 | C. A B C D 3 4 | D. A B D 3 2

Topic: Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 9

Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists List-I List-II (Relationship (Communication category) type) A. Between cricket 1. Informal and captain and team firm members B. Between judge and 2. Informal and lawyers in court open-ended C. Between Vice 3. Formal and Chancellor and open-ended Deputy Registrar D. Between peers and 4. Formal and coworkers firm Code

A. A B D 1 3 4 2 | B. A B C D 2 | C. A B C D 2 4 3 1 | D. A B C D 2 3 4

Topic: Quantitative Aptitude | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

UPSC 2026 CSAT Question 10

Consider the following three statements, namely S1, S2 and S3: S1. Protecting the environment is an existential exigency for humans, given the impact of environmental degradation on climate change. S2. Scientific consensus has not been achieved with regard to the extent of the contribution of human intervention to climate change. S3. Environmental activism includes climate alarmism and other extremist points of view that often become the focus of climate change deniers. Which of the following relationships based on the statements given above is/are correct? 1. S3 is a counterpoint to S1. 2. S3 is unconnected to S1 and S2. 3. S2 could be the reason for S3. Select the answer using the code given below.

A. 2 and 3 only | B. 1, 2 and | C. 1 and 2 only | D. 3 only

Topic: Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning | Year: 2026 | Subject: CSAT

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CSAT — UPSC 2026

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Q1·CSAT·2026·Quantitative Aptitude
A shopkeeper employs a delivery boy and gives him a motorcycle for home delivery. For every delivery, the boy is given Rs. 75. At the end of the day, he also gets Rs. 12 for every kilometre of the distance covered in the day. The boy wants to earn more than Rs. 7500 a day, but does not want to travel more than 100 km. Which of the following numbers of deliveries can satisfy the above conditions?
Q2·CSAT·2026·Quantitative Aptitude
There are two chemicals which do not react with each other. A container contains 10 litres of the chemical A. One litre of this chemical is removed from it and one litre of the chemical B is poured. Then one litre of the mixture is removed from the container and one litre of B is poured. If this process of replacing one litre of the mixture by one litre of B is performed once more, then what is the volume of B that is present in the container approximately (in percentage)?
Q3·CSAT·2026·Quantitative Aptitude
Three partners A, B and C entered into business. A invested one-third of the capital for one-third duration. B invested one-fourth of the capital for one-fourth duration. C invested the remaining capital for the whole duration. Out of a profit of 17,000, how much profit will C get?
Q4·CSAT·2026·Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning
With reference to 'circular letters', which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Circular letters are usually addressed to a group of people. 2. Non-standard and customized content is typical of circular letters. 3. Circular letters are used to intimate appraisals and increments of employees within organisations. 4 Circular letters are less cost-effective than personalised and specific recipient-directed letters. Select the answer using the code given below.
Q5·CSAT·2026·Quantitative Aptitude
You are required to design a 'questionnaire' to be filled on-location by visitors, based on the following objective while writing a report: "To determine the feasibility of setting up a family-oriented vacation resort in the vicinity of a lake destination in the mountains" Which of the following heads would you include in the questionnaire to make it most appropriate for your purpose? 1. Size of family 2. Budget 3. Number of earners in the family 4. Food allergies and dietary restrictions Select the answer using the code given below.
Q6·CSAT·2026·Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists. List-I (Barrier to communication): A. Semantic; B. Cognitive; C. Organisational; D. Affective. List-II (Example): 1. Lack of feedback; 2. Misunderstanding the meaning of a word; 3. Fear of social stigma; 4. Information overload.
Q7·CSAT·2026·Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning
Which among the following actions would constitute the most appropriate directive(s) in resolving interpersonal conflict in an office with culturally diverse personnel? 1. Direct personnel to practise activities that are the cultural markers of diverse groups 2. Allow conflicts to resolve naturally over time to set an appropriate precedent of leadership 3. Encourage personnel to seek each other's perspectives Select the answer using the code given below.
Q8·CSAT·2026·Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists List-I List-II (Tool of (Purpose) communication) A. Memorandum 1. To record decisions B. Flyer 2. To inform confiden-tially C. Bcc 3. To intimate a directive D. Minutes 4. To disseminate non-targeted information Code:
Q9·CSAT·2026·Quantitative Aptitude
Match List-I with List-II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists List-I List-II (Relationship (Communication category) type) A. Between cricket 1. Informal and captain and team firm members B. Between judge and 2. Informal and lawyers in court open-ended C. Between Vice 3. Formal and Chancellor and open-ended Deputy Registrar D. Between peers and 4. Formal and coworkers firm Code
Q10·CSAT·2026·Decision Making / Analytical Reasoning
Consider the following three statements, namely S1, S2 and S3: S1. Protecting the environment is an existential exigency for humans, given the impact of environmental degradation on climate change. S2. Scientific consensus has not been achieved with regard to the extent of the contribution of human intervention to climate change. S3. Environmental activism includes climate alarmism and other extremist points of view that often become the focus of climate change deniers. Which of the following relationships based on the statements given above is/are correct? 1. S3 is a counterpoint to S1. 2. S3 is unconnected to S1 and S2. 3. S2 could be the reason for S3. Select the answer using the code given below.

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