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UPSC Civil Services CSAT practice check: What is 5% of ₹440?

  1. ₹22
  2. ₹42
  3. ₹2
  4. ₹62
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A — ₹22

5% of ₹440 = ₹440 × 5 ÷ 100 = ₹22. The displayed answer was independently recomputed during publication.

Source: NCERT Mathematics Classes VI–X · Percentages; mapped to the published UPSC Civil Services CSAT quantitative/numeracy area; answer independently recomputed. Syllabus-aligned practice—not a previous-year question.
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UPSC Civil Services CSAT high-priority drill: What is 10% of ₹480?

  1. ₹68
  2. ₹28
  3. ₹88
  4. ₹48
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D — ₹48

10% of ₹480 = ₹480 × 10 ÷ 100 = ₹48. The displayed answer was independently recomputed during publication.

Source: NCERT Mathematics Classes VI–X · Percentages; mapped to the published UPSC Civil Services CSAT quantitative/numeracy area; answer independently recomputed. Syllabus-aligned practice—not a previous-year question.
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UPSC Civil Services CSAT foundation revision: What is 15% of ₹520?

  1. ₹58
  2. ₹118
  3. ₹78
  4. ₹98
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C — ₹78

15% of ₹520 = ₹520 × 15 ÷ 100 = ₹78. The displayed answer was independently recomputed during publication.

Source: NCERT Mathematics Classes VI–X · Percentages; mapped to the published UPSC Civil Services CSAT quantitative/numeracy area; answer independently recomputed. Syllabus-aligned practice—not a previous-year question.
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UPSC Civil Services CSAT speed-building set: What is 20% of ₹560?

  1. ₹152
  2. ₹112
  3. ₹132
  4. ₹92
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B — ₹112

20% of ₹560 = ₹560 × 20 ÷ 100 = ₹112. The displayed answer was independently recomputed during publication.

Source: NCERT Mathematics Classes VI–X · Percentages; mapped to the published UPSC Civil Services CSAT quantitative/numeracy area; answer independently recomputed. Syllabus-aligned practice—not a previous-year question.
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UPSC Civil Services CSAT accuracy checkpoint: What is 25% of ₹600?

  1. ₹150
  2. ₹170
  3. ₹130
  4. ₹190
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A — ₹150

25% of ₹600 = ₹600 × 25 ÷ 100 = ₹150. The displayed answer was independently recomputed during publication.

Source: NCERT Mathematics Classes VI–X · Percentages; mapped to the published UPSC Civil Services CSAT quantitative/numeracy area; answer independently recomputed. Syllabus-aligned practice—not a previous-year question.
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