UPSC CSAT Mock Test 2026 – Comprehension, Logical Reasoning & Quant (Set 09)

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⏱ Recommended Duration: 60 minutes

📋 Total Questions: 50 Multiple Choice Questions (4 Options each)

⚖️ Marking Scheme: +2.5 for correct, -0.83 for incorrect (Qualifying 33%)

💡 Strategy Tip: Read each question carefully. Do not spend more than 60 seconds on any single question on the first pass. Mark doubtful questions for review.

UPSC CSAT Mock Test – 50 Practice Questions

Q1. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 1): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q2. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 2): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q3. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 3): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q4. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 4): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q5. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 5): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q6. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 6): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q7. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 7): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q8. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 8): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q9. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 9): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q10. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 10): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q11. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 11): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q12. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 12): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q13. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 13): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q14. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 14): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q15. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 15): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q16. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 16): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q17. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 17): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q18. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 18): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q19. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 19): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q20. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 20): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q21. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 21): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q22. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 22): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q23. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 23): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q24. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 24): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q25. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 25): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q26. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 26): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q27. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 27): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q28. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 28): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q29. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 29): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q30. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 30): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q31. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 31): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q32. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 32): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q33. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 33): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q34. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 34): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q35. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 35): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q36. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 36): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q37. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 37): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q38. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 38): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q39. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 39): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q40. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 40): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q41. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 41): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q42. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 42): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q43. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 43): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q44. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 44): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q45. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 45): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q46. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 46): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank
Q47. With reference to monetary policy tools (Question 47): When the Reserve Bank of India raises the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR), what is the immediate effect on commercial banks?

(A) It increases banks' lending capacity (B) It reduces liquidity available for lending (C) It lowers interest rates automatically (D) It has no impact on liquidity
Q48. In the context of ancient Indian history (Question 48): Which rock edict of Emperor Ashoka provides historical evidence regarding his remorse following the Kalinga War?

(A) Major Rock Edict XIII (B) Major Rock Edict I (C) Pillar Edict VII (D) Bhabru Edict
Q49. Consider the following with reference to Constitutional governance in India (Question 49): Which of the following features is considered part of the 'Basic Structure' of the Indian Constitution according to Supreme Court jurisprudence?

(A) Supremacy of the Constitution (B) Judicial Review (C) Secular character of the polity (D) All of the above
Q50. Regarding biodiversity conservation in India (Question 50): Which among the following is categorized as an 'In-situ' method of biodiversity conservation?

(A) Botanical Garden (B) Zoological Park (C) National Park (D) Gene Bank

Answer Key & Topic Breakdown

Q.No	Correct Answer	Subject / Topic	Q.No	Correct Answer	Subject / Topic
1	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	26	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
2	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	27	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
3	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	28	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
4	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	29	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
5	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	30	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
6	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	31	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
7	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	32	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
8	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	33	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
9	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	34	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
10	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	35	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
11	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	36	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
12	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	37	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
13	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	38	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
14	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	39	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
15	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	40	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
16	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	41	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
17	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	42	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
18	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	43	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
19	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	44	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
20	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	45	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
21	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	46	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology
22	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology	47	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy
23	(B) It reduces liquidity available for lending	Indian Economy & Policy	48	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture
24	(A) Major Rock Edict XIII	History & Art Culture	49	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution
25	(D) All of the above	Indian Polity & Constitution	50	(C) National Park	Environment & Ecology

Detailed Solutions & Explanations

Q1 Explanation (Indian Polity & Constitution)

The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) and subsequent rulings held that Supremacy of Constitution, Judicial Review, and Secularism form the Basic Structure.

Q2 Explanation (Environment & Ecology)

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves). Botanical gardens and gene banks are Ex-situ.

Q3 Explanation (Indian Economy & Policy)

Increasing CRR requires commercial banks to park a higher proportion of deposits with the RBI in cash, directly reducing the funds available for credit creation.

Q4 Explanation (History & Art Culture)

Major Rock Edict XIII explicitly describes Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga and his profound sorrow and remorse, leading to his adoption of Dhamma.

Q5 Explanation (Indian Polity & Constitution)

The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) and subsequent rulings held that Supremacy of Constitution, Judicial Review, and Secularism form the Basic Structure.

Q6 Explanation (Environment & Ecology)

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves). Botanical gardens and gene banks are Ex-situ.

Q7 Explanation (Indian Economy & Policy)

Increasing CRR requires commercial banks to park a higher proportion of deposits with the RBI in cash, directly reducing the funds available for credit creation.

Q8 Explanation (History & Art Culture)

Major Rock Edict XIII explicitly describes Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga and his profound sorrow and remorse, leading to his adoption of Dhamma.

Q9 Explanation (Indian Polity & Constitution)

The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) and subsequent rulings held that Supremacy of Constitution, Judicial Review, and Secularism form the Basic Structure.

Q10 Explanation (Environment & Ecology)

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves). Botanical gardens and gene banks are Ex-situ.

Q11 Explanation (Indian Economy & Policy)

Increasing CRR requires commercial banks to park a higher proportion of deposits with the RBI in cash, directly reducing the funds available for credit creation.

Q12 Explanation (History & Art Culture)

Major Rock Edict XIII explicitly describes Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga and his profound sorrow and remorse, leading to his adoption of Dhamma.

Q13 Explanation (Indian Polity & Constitution)

The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) and subsequent rulings held that Supremacy of Constitution, Judicial Review, and Secularism form the Basic Structure.

Q14 Explanation (Environment & Ecology)

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves). Botanical gardens and gene banks are Ex-situ.

Q15 Explanation (Indian Economy & Policy)

Increasing CRR requires commercial banks to park a higher proportion of deposits with the RBI in cash, directly reducing the funds available for credit creation.

Q16 Explanation (History & Art Culture)

Major Rock Edict XIII explicitly describes Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga and his profound sorrow and remorse, leading to his adoption of Dhamma.

Q17 Explanation (Indian Polity & Constitution)

The Supreme Court in Kesavananda Bharati (1973) and subsequent rulings held that Supremacy of Constitution, Judicial Review, and Secularism form the Basic Structure.

Q18 Explanation (Environment & Ecology)

In-situ conservation involves protecting species in their natural habitat (National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries, Biosphere Reserves). Botanical gardens and gene banks are Ex-situ.

Q19 Explanation (Indian Economy & Policy)

Increasing CRR requires commercial banks to park a higher proportion of deposits with the RBI in cash, directly reducing the funds available for credit creation.

Q20 Explanation (History & Art Culture)

Major Rock Edict XIII explicitly describes Ashoka's conquest of Kalinga and his profound sorrow and remorse, leading to his adoption of Dhamma.

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