UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: CSAT Paper II (PYQ) - Previous Year Paper
The UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) 2024 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.Which of the following statements best reflect the most logical and rational inferences that can be made from the passage? 1. The current methods of food distribution are solely responsible for the loss and wastage of food. 2. Land productivity is adversely affected by the prevailing trend of food loss and wastage. 3. Reduction in the loss and wastage of food results in lesser carbon footprint. 4. Post-harvest technologies to prevent or reduce the loss and wastage of food are not available. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1, 2 and 3
- B2 and 3 only
- C1, 3 and 4
- D1, 2 and 4
Q2.Based on the above passage, the following assumptions have been made: 1. The food distribution mechanism needs to be reimagined and made effective to reduce the loss and wastage of food. 2. Ensuring the reduction of wastage and loss of food is a social and moral responsibility of all citizens. Which of the assumptions given above is/are valid?
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Q3.Which of the following statements best reflects/reflect the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made from the passage? 1. Central banks cannot bring down inflation without budgetary backing. 2. The effects of monetary policy depend on the fiscal policies pursued by the government. Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How many questions are in the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: CSAT Paper II previous year paper?
- This paper has 80 multiple-choice questions carrying 200 marks in total, to be attempted in 120 minutes.
- Is the UPSC CSE Prelims 2024: CSAT Paper II previous year paper free to attempt?
- Yes. You can attempt the full paper online for free on AI Test Planet, and see your score and correct answers immediately after submitting.
- Does this paper have negative marking?
- Yes, marks are deducted for wrong answers, mirroring the actual UPSC marking scheme. Unanswered questions carry no penalty.
- Are solutions and explanations available?
- Yes. After you submit, every question shows the correct answer with a step-by-step explanation, along with a topic-wise breakdown of your performance.
- Which year is this UPSC paper from?
- This is the 2024 paper. You can attempt other years of the same exam from the UPSC papers page.