UPSC Insta–DART (Daily Aptitude and Reasoning Test) 6 Apr 2026

Three Statements followed by two Conclusions are given below. You have to take the Statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from the commonly known facts. Read all the Conclusions and then decide which of the given Conclusions logically follows/follow the Statements, disregarding the commonly known facts :

Statement-1: All Moon are Star.
Statement-2: Some Star are River.
Statement-3: No River is Sky.

Conclusion-I: Some Moon are not River.
Conclusion-II: No Sky is Star.

Which one of the following is correct?

In certain contexts, individuals may develop a heightened preoccupation with their own image, achievements or perceived importance. Such tendencies are often interpreted as expressions of confidence or self-assurance, yet they may also influence how individuals relate to others and interpret feedback. Perceptions of recognition and validation can shape responses to both praise and criticism.

At the same time, the interaction between self-perception and external evaluation may affect patterns of behaviour. Situations involving comparison, status or acknowledgment can alter how individuals engage with their surroundings, sometimes leading to selective interpretation of experiences and responses.

Which of the following statements best reflect the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made from the passage?

1. Self-perception can influence how individuals interpret feedback from others.
2. Responses to recognition and criticism may vary depending on individual tendencies.
3. External evaluation has no effect on individual behaviour in such contexts.

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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

1. The way individuals perceive themselves can shape their interactions with others.
2. Situational factors such as comparison and recognition can influence behaviour.

Which of the above assumptions is/are correct?

In many arid and semi-arid regions, land use practices and climatic variability interact in ways that influence the condition of soil and vegetation. Reduced rainfall, higher temperatures and changing patterns of water availability can affect the regenerative capacity of land. At the same time, activities such as overgrazing, intensive cultivation and extraction of groundwater may alter the balance between resource use and natural recovery.

These processes do not unfold uniformly across regions. Variations in local practices, ecological characteristics and institutional responses shape how land conditions evolve over time. In certain contexts, gradual degradation may pass unnoticed until productivity declines or vegetation cover changes significantly.

Which one of the following statements best reflects the central idea conveyed by the passage?

With reference to the above passage, the following assumptions have been made:

I. Land degradation in arid regions may result from both environmental conditions and human activities.
II. The impact of degradation processes may differ depending on local ecological and institutional factors.

Which of the above assumptions is/are valid?