CSAT Aptitude Mock Tests
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Six friends A, B, C, D, E and F are sitting in a circle facing the centre. D is sitting between A and F. E is second to the right of C and first to the left of F. Who is sitting opposite to A?
Pointing to a photograph, a man said, "I have no brother or sister, but that man's father is my father's son." Whose photograph was it?
A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds and another train of the same length travelling in the opposite direction in 12 seconds. What is the speed of the second train?
In a group of ducks and cows, the total number of legs is 28 more than twice the total number of heads. Find the total number of cows.
Statement: 'All education reform must begin with teacher training, for a school cannot be better than its teachers.'
Conclusions:
I. Improving teacher quality will automatically improve educational outcomes.
II. Investment in teacher training is a necessary first step for meaningful education reform.
Which of the conclusions logically follows from the statement?
A is twice as efficient as B. Together they can complete a work in 15 days. How long would A alone take to complete the work?
What is the total number of students in a class?
Statements:
I. The ratio of boys to girls is 3:2.
II. The number of boys is 30.
III. The number of girls is 20.
If x + y = 10 and xy = 21, then the value of x² + y² is:
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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