How can I prepare for CSAT 2?
Devote time for GS Paper 2 (CSAT) so that you ensure 33% marks in the paper. Build your Paper 2 skills – particularly on fast reading and comprehension. Concentrate on Reasoning section and practice CSAT papers on a daily basis in order to clear the first stage of the exam cycle.
How is CSAT calculated in paper 2?
Correct answers 75 x 2 = 150 marks. Each incorrect answer carries a negative marking of o. 33%, which means for every wrong answer 0.66 marks will be deducted. Therefore, in the above example if 25 questions were answered incorrectly then the negative marking for 25 incorrect answers would be 25 x 0.66 = 16.5.
What kind of questions are asked in CSAT?
The CSAT generally consists of four types of questions:
- Maths.
- Logical reasoning.
- Comprehension.
- Decision making.
How can I score 150 in UPSC Prelims?
Just put those backlog papers aside and read ForumIAS Daily Current Affairs summary online….Remember these key ideas all the time:
- Minimum sources, maximum revisions.
- Spending more time analyzing the mock tests than the actual time spent on taking tests !
- Critical thinking and ‘joining the dots’ .
- Coaching dilemma?
How many questions are there in CSAT?
80 questions
The UPSC CSAT paper consists of 80 questions and the time allotted for the paper is 2 hours. Each question carries 2.5 marks in the CSAT paper making a total of 200 marks.
What is the level of CSAT?
The main agenda to introduce UPSC CSAT is to scrutinize candidates who not only have knowledge but also the aptitude for reasoning. Since UPSC CSAT is a qualifying paper, one needs to score a minimum of 33% and marks scored in paper 1 is considered for the ranking.
What is CSAT full form?
Civil Services Aptitude Test, in India, a preliminary stage of the Civil Services Examination which is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into government and law enforcement jobs.
How many questions attempt in prelims?
How Many Questions to Attempt in UPSC Prelims Paper 1? There will be 100 questions in total so try to aim at solving around 75-85 questions correctly and later on solve 10-15 questions which you know the answer partially. There is no compulsion to answer all the 100 questions.