CSAT 2012

CSAT 2012 - Civil Services Aptitude Test 2012 (IAS Preliminary Exam) Preparation

How to prepara for CSAT?

CSAT 123

What newspapers are good for CSAT preparation?

Hindu

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What magazines/journals/periodicals are good for CSAT preparation?

CSR, Frontline, Yojana

What books are good for CSAT preparation?

Papers I tests the General Awaress.

Paper II tests Logical Resoning skills/Decision making skills/problem solving skills/Communication skills/mental ability/analytical ability/Comprehension skills/numerical aptitude/Data interpretation/English Language Comprehension skills

What coaching institutes are best for CSAT preparation?

Paper I - (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

- Current events of national and international importance

- History of India and Indian National Movement

- Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic geography
of India and the World.

- Indian Polity and Governance – Constitution, Political System,
Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc.

- Economic and Social Development – Sustainable Development,
Poverty, Inclusion, Demographics, Social Sector Initiatives, etc.

- General issues on Environmental ecology, Bio-diversity and Climate
Change - that do not require subject specialization

- General Science.

Paper II- (200 marks) Duration: Two hours

- Comprehension

- Interpersonal skills including communication skills

- Logical reasoning and analytical ability

- Decision making and problem solving

- General mental ability

- Basic numeracy (numbers and their relations, orders of magnitude
etc.) (Class X level), Data interpretation (charts, graphs, tables, data
sufficiency etc. -Class X level)

- English Language Comprehension skills (Class X level).

What is the best study material for CSAT Preparation?

CSAT is an elimination test. So, of all the candidates appeared for the test, the top candidates in each category will be qualified to the next stage. So, the cut-off/pass score will vary each year depending on the caliber of the candidates taking the exam, the difficulty level of the questions and the number of vacancies projected.

For an avarage candidate, how much time is requirtes to prepare for CSAT?

CSAT is an elimination test. So, of all the candidates appeared for the test, the top candidates in each category will be qualified to the next stage. So, the cut-off/pass score will vary each year depending on the caliber of the candidates taking the exam, the difficulty level of the questions and the number of vacancies projected.

Is it advised to prepare for the Main exams simultaneously with CSAT?

Yes