CSAT Aptitude Mock Tests
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Sample Questions
A can do a work in 10 days and B can do the same work in 15 days. How long will they take to complete the work together?
Statement: 'The education department has directed all schools to organize monthly environmental awareness programs starting next academic session.'
Assumptions:
I. Schools have the administrative capacity to organize such programs.
II. Parents and the community will support these environmental programs.
Which of the assumptions is/are implicit in the statement?
What is the smallest number which when diminished by 7 is divisible by 12, 16, 18, and 21?
A person starts from point P and walks 15 km north. He turns right and walks 8 km. He turns right again and walks 6 km. He turns right once more and walks 8 km. How far and in which direction is he from point P?
A sum of money becomes Rs. 1352 in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest. What is the principal sum?
What is the total weight of 10 identical poles?
I. The weight of one pole is equal to one-fourth of the total weight of 10 poles.
II. The weight of one pole is 5 kg.
Which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question?
A car travels from A to B at a speed of 40 km/hr and returns to A at a speed of 60 km/hr. What is the average speed for the entire journey?
A card is drawn from a well-shuffled deck of 52 cards. What is the probability that it is a king or a heart?
About CSAT Aptitude Mock Tests
CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) is Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. While it is qualifying in nature (candidates need 33% to qualify), it tests analytical reasoning, logical thinking, and basic numeracy — skills essential for civil servants.Topics Covered:
- Comprehension: Factual, literary, and narrative passages (8-10 questions)
- Interpersonal Skills: Communication skills, teamwork, leadership
- Logical Reasoning & Analytical Thinking: Syllogisms, Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Seating Arrangement, Venn Diagrams, Logical Deductions
- Decisions & Problem Solving: Decision-making processes, problem identification, alternative solutions
- General Mental Ability: Number series, sequences, patterns, basic arithmetic
- Basic Numeracy: Numbers, Arithmetic (up to Class 10 level) — Percentages, Ratios, Percentages, Profit & Loss, Average, Percentage
Exam Pattern:
- Total Questions: 80 (out of which 20 need to be attempted for qualifying)
- Total Marks: 200 (66.67 marks needed to qualify — 33%)
- Duration: 2 hours
- Note: No negative marking
Why CSAT Matters:
- Many UPSC candidates fail CSAT despite clearing GS Paper I
- Requires dedicated practice in comprehension and reasoning
- Building a habit of solving CSAT-type questions early gives a significant advantage
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