UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024, Download CSAT Question Paper PDF

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UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 is very important for UPSC Aspirants for next year. Check the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024, along with the trend analysis here.

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024, Download CSAT Question Paper PDF

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 is available now on PWOnlyias. The UPSC CSE Prelims 2024, initially scheduled for 26th May 2024, was completed today on 16th June 2024. The exam faced a postponement due to the monumental General Elections 2024.

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 can provide valuable insights for aspirants preparing for the UPSC Prelims exam 2025. It can help them understand the exam pattern, types of questions asked, difficulty level, and areas of focus. By studying the previous year’s analysis, aspirants can tailor their preparation strategy, identify weak areas, and refine their study material.

Let us have a look at the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 provided by the expert faculty of PW OnlyIAS. The trend analysis of topic wise distribution of questions in the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam is also given here.

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 – UPSC CSAT Exam

Before reviewing the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024, UPSC aspirants preparing for the UPSC Prelims Exam 2025 should understand the overview of the UPSC CSAT Exam. In recent years, particularly in 2023, the difficulty level of CSAT has noticeably increased. Therefore, it is essential to prepare thoroughly and analyze the trends in the CSAT paper.

UPSC CSAT Exam 2024 is a qualifying examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India. It evaluates candidates’ basic aptitude and comprehension skills for entry into the Indian Civil Services. It comprises two papers: Paper-I tests general studies, while Paper-II assesses comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, and analytical ability.

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The table below contains the overview of the UPSC CSAT Exam 2024:

UPSC CSAT Exam 2024 Overview
Exam Name UPSC Prelims GS Paper-II or CSAT 2024
Conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Exam Timing Second (Afternoon) Shift from (2.30 PM – 4.30 PM)
Language of Exam English and Hindi
Exam Duration  2 hours
Total Number of Questions  80
Total Marks allotted 200 Marks
Exam Marking Scheme Right Answer: + 2.5 Mark for each correct question.
Wrong Answer: – ⅓ or -0.83 marks for each wrong answer
UPSC Prelims Exam Date June 16, 2024

UPSC CSAT Exam Syllabus 2024

The table below contains the UPSC CSAT Exam Syllabus 2024:

  1. Comprehension
  2. Interpersonal skills including communication skills
  3. Logical reasoning and analytical ability
  4. Decision-making and problem-solving
  5. General mental ability
  6. Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude, etc. – Class X level)
  7. Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data sufficiency, etc. – Class X level)

 

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UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024

The UPSC Prelims 2024 has been conducted on 16th June 2024. Hence the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 by the expert faculty of the PW OnlyIAS is available at the link provided below.

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024


UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2023

Paper 2 or CSAT contained questions ranging from moderate to difficult. Some candidates found the Quantitative Aptitude section challenging in the CSAT paper. The UPSC Prelims Exam 2023 was conducted in pen and paper format. In Prelims Paper 1, each correct answer scored 2 points, while each wrong answer incurred a deduction of 0.66 points.

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 – Topic Wise Trend Analysis

UPSC Prelims Exam 2024 was conducted on 16th June 2024, the Topic Wise Trend analysis of the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 is available here.

The table below contains the Topic Wise Trend Analysis of the UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024: 

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 – Topic Wise Trend Analysis

Topic Number of Questions
Comprehension To be uploaded
Interpersonal skills To be uploaded
Logical reasoning and analytical ability To be uploaded
Decision-making and problem-solving To be uploaded
General mental ability To be uploaded
Basic numeracy To be uploaded
Data interpretation  To be uploaded
Total 80

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UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper Download

The table below contains the links of UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Papers of the UPSC:

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UPSC Prelims CSAT Previous Year Question Papers
Year UPSC Prelims GS Paper 2 (CSAT)
2024 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2024 (To be Uploaded)
2023 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2023
2022 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2022
2021 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2021
2020 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2020
2019 UPSC Prelims CSAT Question Paper 2019

The table below contains the Question trends of Last 10 years in UPSC CSAT Exam, divided into five parts, Maths, Reasoning, Comprehension, DI and Decision Making:

UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis – Last 10 years Trends

Year Maths Reasoning Comprehension DI Decision Making
2014 20 23 31 6 0
2015 30 18 30 2 0
2016 31 21 28 0 0
2017 28 22 30 0 0
2018 18 22 26 14 0
2019 32 18 30 0 0
2020 42 12 26 0 0
2021 33 18 27 0 2
2022 25 22 30 0 3
2023 37 15 28 0 0
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UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 FAQs

The CSAT syllabus typically includes comprehension, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills, among other topics.

UPSC Prelims Exam is on 16 June 2024. It was supposed to be held on 26 May 2024, but it was postponed to 16 June 2024 because of General Elections 2024.

UPSC Prelims Exam is on 16 June 2024. The UPSC Prelims CSAT Exam Analysis 2024 will be available on 16 June 2024, after the UPSC Prelims Exam 2024.
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