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Is UPSC CSAT Tough to Crack? <\/strong>The Union Public Service Examination is a gateway for aspirants to start a career in prestigious civil services. Many young graduates dream of becoming IAS\/IPS officers in India. This dream can turn into reality only by smart planning and dedicated preparation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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UPSC wants only skilled and talented graduates to be civil servants working to maintain law and order in Indian states and union territories. Let me give you a quick guide on the UPSC CSAT paper conducted in the Prelims exam. This paper is qualifying in nature. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Candidates have to score 66 marks (33%) out of 200 marks in the CSAT exam. A common question most of you face: Is CSAT Tough to Crack? Let us delve into this blog and decode how to kickstart UPSC CSAT preparation and avoid common mistakes.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC CSE Examination Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here is the exam pattern of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Paper<\/td>Questions <\/td>Total Marks <\/td>Time Duration<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 1- GS<\/td>100<\/td>200<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr>
Paper 2- CSAT<\/td>80<\/td>200<\/td>2 Hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

List of Topics Covered in UPSC CSAT Exam 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Candidates should take a look at the list of topics covered in the UPSC CSAT Exam Syllabus 2024. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC CSAT Categories<\/strong><\/td>Topics<\/strong> Covered<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Comprehension<\/td>English\/Hindi Paragraph Comprehension<\/td><\/tr>
Decision Making & Problem Solving<\/td>Hypothetical questions based on ethical dilemmas Decoding facts logically into answers<\/td><\/tr>
Logical Reasoning<\/td>Coding Decoding
Blood Relations
Decision Making
Problem-Solving
Input-Output
Venn Diagrams
Coded
Inequalities
Puzzle
Logical Reasoning
Analytical Reasoning
Analogy Classification
Mixed Series
Number Series
Distance & Directions
Alphabet Test
Seating Arrangement<\/td><\/tr>
Interpersonal Skills<\/td>Analogies
Critical Reasoning<\/td><\/tr>
General Mental Ability<\/td>Simple Interest
Time and Work
Partnership
Work and Wages
Mensuration 2D
Mensuration 3D
GeometryStatistics
Probability
Permutations and Combinations, etc
Upstream or Downstream
Pipe and Cistern Problems
Compound Interest
Profit and Loss
Time and Distance
Algebra
Mixture and Allegations<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation<\/td>Arithmetic Reasoning
Missing Number
Cause & Effect
Data Interpretation
2D & 3D Pie Chart
Bar Graph
Vertical Bar Chart
Bar Graph vs. Histogram
Cube and Dice
Mirror Image & Water Image
Syllogism
Order & Ranking
Sequences and Series
Data Sufficiency
Calendars
Clock Reasoning
Problems on Ages
Statement and Assumption
Statement and Argument
Statement and Conclusion
Statement and Course of Action
Statements in Mathematical Reasoning
Critical Reasoning
Situation Reaction Test<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Numeracy<\/td>Number Series
Number System
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
Simplification & Approximation
Percentage
Decimal Fractions
Ratio and Proportion
LCM and HCF
Rational Numbers
Squares and Square Roots
Cubes and Cube Roots
Average
Unitary Method
Ratio to Percentage
Surds and Indices
Basic Set Theory
Divisibility Rules
Remainder Theorem<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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A Quick Guide on UPSC CSAT Subject-Wise Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s start individually examining subject-wise strategies for UPSC CSAT exam preparation for Maths, English, and Reasoning. We have covered a detailed analysis to guide candidates to build conceptual knowledge and solve questions for practice. Look at the question pattern asked in English, Reasoning, and Maths.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UPSC CSAT: Decode Maths Preparation <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following is a quick breakdown of important topics in UPSC CSAT Maths. Candidates can start preparing for the Maths section by practicing those topics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check UPSC CSAT Maths: PYQ Analysis<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Here is the quick distribution of the Maths section from last year’s UPSC CSAT exams:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics<\/strong><\/td>2014<\/strong><\/td>2015<\/strong><\/td>2016<\/strong><\/td>2017<\/strong><\/td>2018<\/strong><\/td>2019<\/strong><\/td>2020<\/strong><\/td>2021<\/strong><\/td>2022<\/strong><\/td>2023<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Percentage<\/td>6<\/td>6<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>9<\/td>2<\/td>7<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Ratio & Proportion<\/td>3<\/td>7<\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td>4<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Profit & Loss<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Interest<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Data Interpretation<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>14<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Ages<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Time & Work\/Pipes<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Time & Distance<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Train Boats<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Probability P&C<\/td>1<\/td>6<\/td>2<\/td>5<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>8<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Alligation Mixture<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Number System<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td>5<\/td>5<\/td>4<\/td>8<\/td>18<\/td>10<\/td>15<\/td>22<\/td><\/tr>
Mensuration<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
HCF & LCM<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Averages<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>0<\/td>2<\/td>3<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Number Series<\/td>1<\/td>2<\/td>0<\/td>0<\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td>1<\/td>3<\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/td>24<\/td>28<\/td>30<\/td>25<\/td>35<\/td>32<\/td>45<\/td>36<\/td>38<\/td>43<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Maths: List of Important Topics to Cover<\/h3>\n\n\n\n