What is comprehension in CSAT paper?
This paper is only of the qualifying type (Minimum 33%) and the marks are not considered for the final cut off. This tests an aspirant on vivid cases of problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, decision making, Logical reasoning and Analytical abilities, Reading Comprehension etc to name a few.
How can I improve my CSAT for UPSC?
Keep every Sunday for CSAT practice and solve some questions from the numerous mock question papers found in the book. Candidates who are struggling with the CSAT paper should practice at least 1 hour daily. This can be reduced to weekly 3-4 hours or 1 mock paper per week depending on your requirement.
How can I learn comprehension for UPSC Prelims?
Useful steps to crack reading comprehension:
- Read the passage very fast, jus skim through it within a minute.
- Read the questions with their options.
- Go to the relevant section of the passage.
- Mark the answer which you think is correct.
- Complete all the questions of one passage in one go.
How can I prepare for CSAT English?
The most effective way of preparing this area is by including reading in your daily routine. Read articles, columns, magazines like Kurukshetra, Yojana to improve your language skills and reading speed. While solving a comprehension, mark important keywords while reading the passage.
How can I master CSAT?
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.
Which is the best book for CSAT preparation?
In this article, we have provided the list of recommended books highly popular among the Civil Services aspirants and toppers for the preparation of CSAT.
- CSAT Paper – 2 Manual by TMH.
- Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey.
- A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by Dr. R.S. Aggarwal.
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How many questions should be correct in CSAT?
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. Attempting queries that you are sure of otherwise negative markings can do a lot of harm.