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Basics of CSAT
The CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) is part of the UPSC Prelims, comprising General Studies Paper II. It tests your aptitude, logical reasoning, analytical skills, and decision-making abilities. Scoring at least 33% is essential to qualify for the Mains.

Recommended Books
"Analytical Reasoning" by M.K. Pandey: Develops logical thinking and problem-solving skills.
"Cracking the Civil Services Aptitude Test Paper-II" by Arihant: Comprehensive coverage of the CSAT syllabus with solved papers.
"A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal: Enhances reasoning abilities.
"General Studies Paper-II for UPSC Preliminary Examination" by Tata McGraw Hill: Complete syllabus with practice exercises.
"CSAT (Paper-II)" by CL India: Structured approach to the syllabus with detailed explanations.
Preparation Strategy
Understanding the Syllabus and Pattern: Familiarize yourself with the entire syllabus and exam pattern. Evaluate the difficulty level by going through previous years' papers.
Self-Study and Time Management: Create a timetable and stick to it. Allocate sufficient time for each section and subject.
Practice Regularly: Solve previous years' question papers and take mock tests to improve your speed and accuracy. This will also help you manage time effectively during the exam.
Section-wise Approach
Comprehension:

Improve reading speed by regularly reading newspapers and novels.
Enhance vocabulary by learning new words daily and understanding idiomatic expressions.
Develop critical thinking skills by summarizing arguments and identifying main ideas in passages.
Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability:

Understand basic concepts and principles of logical reasoning.
Practice regularly to get familiar with different question types.
Use elimination techniques to narrow down answer choices.
Decision-Making and Problem-Solving:

Develop logical thinking through problem-solving games and brain teasers.
Read questions carefully to understand the core problem and analyze all options before deciding.
General Mental Ability:

Boost cognitive skills by solving puzzles and practicing mental calculations.
Manage your time well, as this section requires focused attention.
Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation:

Practice fundamental mathematical concepts like speed, time, and distance.
Focus on data interpretation by solving various types of charts and graphs.

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[Arna_]

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[ExileGgaming]

comprehension ke bare mai bi bta dijiye kuch, kaise krne hai

[priyachourasia]

Thanks alot sir 👍 🙏....first attempt feeling nervous 😓

[RahulYadav-izzr]

Comprehension ki strategy bta dijiye please na

[Aditi_upsc]

Inn saare topucs me se mujhe 4 topics ek dum ni smjh aaya h 😢😢

[ritujaiswal]

Maine sirf reasoning and comprehension kiya 😢

[LuxyGardenLover]

Last year CSAT me mera 45 marks aaya tha.

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[krishnachandranaayak]

This is not perfect explanation just overview I can't understand because explanation start to end i can't understand so kindly again clearly mentioned for understanding..rishav sir