UPSC CSE Prelims 2022: CSAT Paper II (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper
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 mins
Questions
80 MCQs
Total Marks
200 pts
Negative
-0.83 per wrong
Topics Covered in This Paper
Sample Questions
Q1.Unsustainability in production pattern is due to which of the following? 1. Heavy dependence on fossil fuels 2. Limited availability of resources 3. Expansion of recycling Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Q2.Consider the following statements: Developed countries can support developing countries' transition to sustainable human development by 1. making clean energy sources available at low cost 2. providing loans for improving their public transport at nominal interest rates 3. encouraging them to change their production and consumption patterns Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A1 only
- B1 and 2 only
- C2 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
Q3.According to the passage given above, deforestation and denudation will ultimately lead to which of the following? 1. Depletion of soil resource 2. Shortage of land for the common man 3. Lack of water for cultivation Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 and 2 only
- B2 and 3 only
- C1 and 3 only
- D1, 2 and 3
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