Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 2020 - 21
Quiz-summary
0 of 5 questions completed
Questions:
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Information
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).
Wish you all the best ! 🙂
You have already completed the quiz before. Hence you can not start it again.
Quiz is loading...
You must sign in or sign up to start the quiz.
You have to finish following quiz, to start this quiz:
Results
0 of 5 questions answered correctly
Your time:
Time has elapsed
You have reached 0 of 0 points, (0)
Categories
- Not categorized 0%
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- Answered
- Review
-
Question 1 of 5
1. Question
The passage given below is followed by a set of three questions. Choose the most appropriate option out of the given four options.
Long before Darwin set foot on the Beagle, Aristotle explained the natural world in terms of ‘primary substances his name for individuals qua individuals, the most basic forms of existence. A single, specific acorn is a primary substance, from which you can then build more general categories such as acorns or seeds. Aristotle went on to analyse why something is the way it is in terms of four causes, with the final cause or telos (meaning ‘end in Ancient Greek) being the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence. A thing’s telos is its essential nature. Acorns are meant to become oak trees, Just as knives are meant to cut. The forces that animate the acorn lie within it, and work so as to achieve this ultimate goal. This teleology goes all the way down. Why does the acorn fall from the tree? Because, being made mostly of the elements of the earth and water, it wants to find its natural place, which is as close to the centre of the Earth as possible. For nearly two millennia, Aristotle’s theory of final causes dominated how European scholars thought about the living World. But such notions were eventually displaced by the philosophies that emerged during the scientific revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Instead of the telos, science focused on the interaction of matter in motion in accordance with universal laws. On this view, organisms are not defined by some abstract, transcendent purpose; their distinct quality must come from what can be observed down here on the Earth. Acorns become oak trees due to the unfolding interactions of their underlying matter. Tacking on something about the nature or purpose of an acorn adds nothing to this explanation.
The dominant view of European scholars prior to the scientific revolution is that:
Correct
Answer : B
It is an inferential question but it can be located in the second paragraph of the passage. Prior to the scientific revolution, the dominant view was the Aristotelian theory of final causes . The final cause is explained in paragraph 1 ‘as the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence’. Therefore, the dominant view of European scholars during the period in question is that living world has an ultimate reason and purpose for existence. This makes option b the correct answer. Option a – This is the view held by the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century scholars. Hence, it is in correct. Option c – This statement takes the last sentence mentioned in paragraph I out of context. Why does the acorn fall from the tree? Because, being made mostly of the elements of the earth and water it wants to find its natural place, which is as close to the centre of the Earth as possible’. The statement elucidates the purpose of acorns to be- come an oak tree. This statement mentions natural evolution which is completely out of context. Option d-The converse would be true. The final cause is about the purpose the why’. So, those endorsing the view of Aristotle (like the scholars before scientific revolution) would consider ‘why’ to be more important.
Incorrect
Answer : B
It is an inferential question but it can be located in the second paragraph of the passage. Prior to the scientific revolution, the dominant view was the Aristotelian theory of final causes . The final cause is explained in paragraph 1 ‘as the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence’. Therefore, the dominant view of European scholars during the period in question is that living world has an ultimate reason and purpose for existence. This makes option b the correct answer. Option a – This is the view held by the sixteenth- and seventeenth-century scholars. Hence, it is in correct. Option c – This statement takes the last sentence mentioned in paragraph I out of context. Why does the acorn fall from the tree? Because, being made mostly of the elements of the earth and water it wants to find its natural place, which is as close to the centre of the Earth as possible’. The statement elucidates the purpose of acorns to be- come an oak tree. This statement mentions natural evolution which is completely out of context. Option d-The converse would be true. The final cause is about the purpose the why’. So, those endorsing the view of Aristotle (like the scholars before scientific revolution) would consider ‘why’ to be more important.
-
Question 2 of 5
2. Question
The passage given below is followed by a set of three questions. Choose the most appropriate option out of the given four options.
Long before Darwin set foot on the Beagle, Aristotle explained the natural world in terms of ‘primary substances his name for individuals qua individuals, the most basic forms of existence. A single, specific acorn is a primary substance, from which you can then build more general categories such as acorns or seeds. Aristotle went on to analyse why something is the way it is in terms of four causes, with the final cause or telos (meaning ‘end in Ancient Greek) being the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence. A thing’s telos is its essential nature. Acorns are meant to become oak trees, Just as knives are meant to cut. The forces that animate the acorn lie within it, and work so as to achieve this ultimate goal. This teleology goes all the way down. Why does the acorn fall from the tree? Because, being made mostly of the elements of the earth and water, it wants to find its natural place, which is as close to the centre of the Earth as possible. For nearly two millennia, Aristotle’s theory of final causes dominated how European scholars thought about the living World. But such notions were eventually displaced by the philosophies that emerged during the scientific revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Instead of the telos, science focused on the interaction of matter in motion in accordance with universal laws. On this view, organisms are not defined by some abstract, transcendent purpose; their distinct quality must come from what can be observed down here on the Earth. Acorns become oak trees due to the unfolding interactions of their underlying matter. Tacking on something about the nature or purpose of an acorn adds nothing to this explanation.
Which one of the following is an example of telos, as mentioned in the passage?
Correct
Answer :A
Refer to paragraph 1: final cause or telos (meaning “end” in Ancient Greek) being the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence’. Telos is the ultimate reason as to why a thing exists. The ultimate reason for a sailboat to exist is to sail. Hence, option a is the correct answer. Option b – This is an example of what a thing is made of. This is different from an ultimate purpose. Option c This is an example of how something coming into existence. It does not signify an ultimate purpose. The ultimate purpose of a novel would be to entertain or fascinate the readers. Option d – This is an example of how something is designed. It does not signify an ultimate purpose The ultimate purpose of a table would to be to hold things or provide a service to someone (like writing).
Incorrect
Answer :A
Refer to paragraph 1: final cause or telos (meaning “end” in Ancient Greek) being the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence’. Telos is the ultimate reason as to why a thing exists. The ultimate reason for a sailboat to exist is to sail. Hence, option a is the correct answer. Option b – This is an example of what a thing is made of. This is different from an ultimate purpose. Option c This is an example of how something coming into existence. It does not signify an ultimate purpose. The ultimate purpose of a novel would be to entertain or fascinate the readers. Option d – This is an example of how something is designed. It does not signify an ultimate purpose The ultimate purpose of a table would to be to hold things or provide a service to someone (like writing).
-
Question 3 of 5
3. Question
The passage given below is followed by a set of three questions. Choose the most appropriate option out of the given four options.
Long before Darwin set foot on the Beagle, Aristotle explained the natural world in terms of ‘primary substances his name for individuals qua individuals, the most basic forms of existence. A single, specific acorn is a primary substance, from which you can then build more general categories such as acorns or seeds. Aristotle went on to analyse why something is the way it is in terms of four causes, with the final cause or telos (meaning ‘end in Ancient Greek) being the ultimate reason or purpose for its existence. A thing’s telos is its essential nature. Acorns are meant to become oak trees, Just as knives are meant to cut. The forces that animate the acorn lie within it, and work so as to achieve this ultimate goal. This teleology goes all the way down. Why does the acorn fall from the tree? Because, being made mostly of the elements of the earth and water, it wants to find its natural place, which is as close to the centre of the Earth as possible. For nearly two millennia, Aristotle’s theory of final causes dominated how European scholars thought about the living World. But such notions were eventually displaced by the philosophies that emerged during the scientific revolution of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. Instead of the telos, science focused on the interaction of matter in motion in accordance with universal laws. On this view, organisms are not defined by some abstract, transcendent purpose; their distinct quality must come from what can be observed down here on the Earth. Acorns become oak trees due to the unfolding interactions of their underlying matter. Tacking on something about the nature or purpose of an acorn adds nothing to this explanation.
Which one of the following best captures the view held by modern scholars regarding acorns becoming Oak trees’?
Correct
Answer 😀
Refer paragraph 2: *On this view, organisms are not defined by some abstract, transcendent purpose: their distinct quality must come from what can be observed down here on the Earth. Acorns become oak trees due to the unfolding interactions of their underlying matter. Tacking on something about the nature or purpose of an acorn adds nothing to this explanation’. Two things can be validly inferred: first, not defined by transcendent (or superior) purpose, and second unfolding (or gradual) interactions. This makes option d the correct answer. It is gradual without a Sense of a superior purpose. Option a – The view of the modern scholars is that purpose is not needed and what is important is that which is observable. That does not necessarily mean that there is no system or a process by which acorns become oak trees. Option b-This is contradictory statement. The modern scholars hold the view that there is no superior motive. Option c Nothing about natural selection is mentioned in this passage
Incorrect
Answer 😀
Refer paragraph 2: *On this view, organisms are not defined by some abstract, transcendent purpose: their distinct quality must come from what can be observed down here on the Earth. Acorns become oak trees due to the unfolding interactions of their underlying matter. Tacking on something about the nature or purpose of an acorn adds nothing to this explanation’. Two things can be validly inferred: first, not defined by transcendent (or superior) purpose, and second unfolding (or gradual) interactions. This makes option d the correct answer. It is gradual without a Sense of a superior purpose. Option a – The view of the modern scholars is that purpose is not needed and what is important is that which is observable. That does not necessarily mean that there is no system or a process by which acorns become oak trees. Option b-This is contradictory statement. The modern scholars hold the view that there is no superior motive. Option c Nothing about natural selection is mentioned in this passage
-
Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Black lake, black boat, two black, cut-paper people. Where do the black trees go that drink here? Their shadows must cover Canada. A little light is filtering from the water flowers. Their leaves do not wish us to hurry: They are round and flat and full of dark advice. Cold words shake from the oar. The spirit of blackness is in us, it is in the fishes. A snag is lifting a valedictory, pale hand; Stars opening among the lilies Are you not blinded by such expressionless sirens? This is the silence of abandoned souls,
Which of the following options best explains the effect of the images in Line 1?
Correct
Answer :A
On reading the lines of the poem, we tend to get an image of darkness and evil and are also conveyed by the last line of the poem this is the silence of The departed souls’ which points towards death. The poem, hence, has an atmosphere of darkness and gloominess along with death and despair. Options c and d do not reflect the exact depiction of the poem. Rebellion has not been talked about and thus b is also neglected. a is in sync with the 1dea of the poem and hence, 1s the answer.
Incorrect
Answer :A
On reading the lines of the poem, we tend to get an image of darkness and evil and are also conveyed by the last line of the poem this is the silence of The departed souls’ which points towards death. The poem, hence, has an atmosphere of darkness and gloominess along with death and despair. Options c and d do not reflect the exact depiction of the poem. Rebellion has not been talked about and thus b is also neglected. a is in sync with the 1dea of the poem and hence, 1s the answer.
-
Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Black lake, black boat, two black, cut-paper people. Where do the black trees go that drink here? Their shadows must cover Canada. A little light is filtering from the water flowers. Their leaves do not wish us to hurry: They are round and flat and full of dark advice. Cold words shake from the oar. The spirit of blackness is in us, it is in the fishes. A snag is lifting a valedictory, pale hand; Stars opening among the lilies Are you not blinded by such expressionless sirens? This is the silence of abandoned souls,
Which of the following options presents a convincing evaluation of the line, “Stars opening among the lilies?
Correct
Answer : B
Nothing related to lilies purifying the darkness is mentioned even implicitly in the poem and is ruled out. a is out of context. On reading the lines of the second paragraph, we get a hint that even though the lilies are surrounded by darkness and despair, it still seems to radiate a sense of beauty and hope in the dull and gloomy atmosphere. This idea is best encapsulated by option b and hence is the answer.
Incorrect
Answer : B
Nothing related to lilies purifying the darkness is mentioned even implicitly in the poem and is ruled out. a is out of context. On reading the lines of the second paragraph, we get a hint that even though the lilies are surrounded by darkness and despair, it still seems to radiate a sense of beauty and hope in the dull and gloomy atmosphere. This idea is best encapsulated by option b and hence is the answer.
