Q. The number 3798125P369 is divisible by 7. What is the value of the digit P?
(a) 1 (b) 6 (c) 7 (d) 9 Correct Answer: (b) 6
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation :
Problem: Find the digit P in 3798125P369 so that the number is divisible by 7
Step 1: Divide into Three-Digit Blocks (from right to left) – Write as: 037, 981, 25P, 369 – This splits the number into blocks of three: 037|981|25P|369
Step 2: Apply Alternating Addition and Subtraction Rule – Start from rightmost block: 369 – Then alternate: 369 – 25P + 981 – 037 – Note: This is based on the divisibility rule of 7 where we alternate adding and subtracting blocks of 3 digits
Step 3: Simplify the Expression 369 – (250 + P) + 981 – 37 = 369 – 250 – P + 981 – 37 = 1063 – P
Step 4: Solve for P Using Modulo 7 – For the number to be divisible by 7: – 1063 – P must be divisible by 7 – 1063 ÷ 7 = 151 remainder 6 – So, 1063 ≡ 6 (mod 7) – Therefore: 6 – P ≡ 0 (mod 7) – This means P = 6
Q. Integers are listed from 700 to 1000. In how many integers is the sum of the digits 10?
(a) 6 (b) 7 (c) 8 (d) 9 Correct Answer: (d) 9
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation :
Integers are listed from 700 to 1000
The sum of the digits of an integer is 10 if the digits add up to 10. For example, the number 703 has a digit sum of 7 + 0 + 3 = 10. We can find all integers between 700 and 1000 that have a digit sum of 10 by listing them out:
703, 712, 721, 730, 802, 811, 820, 901, 910.
There are 9 integers between 700 and 1000 that have a digit sum of 10. So the correct answer is (d) 9.
Q. A boy plays with a ball, and he drops if from a height of 1.5 m.
Every time the ball hits the ground, it bounces back to attain a height 4/5th of the previous height. The ball does not bounce further if the previous height is less than 50 cm. What is the number of times the ball hits the ground before the ball stops bouncing?
Q. A student appeared in 6 papers. The maximum marks are the same for each paper. His marks in these papers are in the proportion 5 : 6 : 7 : 8 : 9 : 10. Overall he scored 60%. In how many number of papers did he score less than 60% of the maximum marks?
(a) 2 (b) 3 (c) 4 (d) 5 Correct Answer: (b) 3
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation :
A student appeared in 6 papers
– Total marks per subject = 100 – Total subjects = 6 – Total possible marks = 600 – Overall score = 60% = 360 marks – Marks distribution pattern: 5x, 6x, 7x, 8x, 9x, 10x
Q. There are two Classes A and B having 25 and 30 students respectively. In Class-A the highest score is 21 and lowest score is 17. In Class-B the highest score is 30 and lowest score is 22. Four students are shifted from Class-A to Class-B.
Consider the following statements: 1. The average score of Class-B will definitely decrease. 2. The average score of Class-A will definitely increase. Which of the above statements is/are correct? (a) 1 only (b) 2 only (c) Both 1 and 2 (d) Neither 1 nor 2 Correct Answer: (a) 1 only
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation :
There are two classes a and b
Class A (Initial): – Total students: 25 – Highest score: 21 – Lowest score: 17 – Four students will be shifted out
Class B (Initial): – Total students: 30 – Highest score: 30 – Lowest score: 22 – Will receive four students from Class A
Analysis:
1. Effect on Class B’s Average: – Initial students: 30 – New total: 34 students – All incoming students have scores ≤ 21 – All original students have scores ≥ 22 – Therefore, adding any four students from Class A will definitely lower Class B’s average
2. Effect on Class A’s Average: – Initial students: 25 – New total: 21 students – Cannot determine if average will increase because:
If highest scoring students (around 21) are shifted out → average will decrease
If lowest scoring students (around 17) are shifted out → average will increase
Without knowing which students are shifted, change in average is uncertain
Conclusion: – Class B’s average will definitely decrease – Class A’s average could increase or decrease depending on which students are shifted
Q. Consider all 3-digit numbers (without repetition of digits) obtained using three non-zero digits) obtained using three non-zero digits which are multiples of 3. Let S be their sum.
Which of the following is/are correct? 1. S is always divisible by 74. 2. S is always divisible by 9. 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 Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Question from UPSC Prelims 2021 CSAT Paper
Explanation:
Sum of 3-Digit Numbers with Digits 3, 6, and 9
Given Digits: 3, 6, 9
Step 1: List all possible 3-digit combinations (without repetition) 1. 369 2. 396 3. 639 4. 693 5. 936 6. 963
Step 2: Calculate sum (S) 369 + 396 + 639 + 693 + 936 + 963 = 3996
Step 3: Verify divisibility by 74 3996 ÷ 74 = 54 Therefore, 3996 is divisible by 74
Step 4: Verify divisibility by 9 3996 ÷ 9 = 444 Therefore, 3996 is divisible by 9