UPSC CSE Prelims 2022: CSAT Paper II (PYQ)
The UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) 2022 is Paper II of the Preliminary examination, designed to assess candidates' comprehension, interpersonal skills, logical reasoning, analytical ability, decision-making, and basic numeracy. This paper contains 80 questions worth 200 marks to be completed in 120 minutes. While CSAT is qualifying in nature (requiring 33%), many aspirants underestimate it. Practicing this PYQ on AI Test Planet helps you identify tricky question patterns, develop speed in reading comprehension passages, and refine your mathematical reasoning — ensuring you comfortably clear the cutoff and can focus your energy on General Studies.
Duration
120 minutes
Questions
80 MCQs
Total Marks
200 points
Negative
-0.83 per wrong
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This Previous Year Question paper is an essential part of your UPSC preparation strategy. The AI-powered environment helps you understand the syllabus, manage time, and pinpoint weak topics — across 80 carefully selected questions worth 200 marks. This paper covers Logical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, Reading Comprehension.
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