UPSC CSAT Previous Question Papers with Exam Analysis

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The Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) is a highly competitive exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for candidates seeking to join civil services in India. It is the preliminary exam for civil services and consists of two papers, including General Studies (GS) and CSAT.

If you are preparing for the CSAT exam, one of the most effective ways to prepare is by studying the CSAT Previous Year Paper. This article will provide a comprehensive guide to help you use the CSAT Previous Year Paper to crack the exam and succeed.

UPSC CSAT Previous Year Paper- 2022

The 2022 CSAT exam was conducted on the 5th of June, 2022. Aspirants who are preparing for the 2023 UPSC CSAT exam can check CSAT previous year paper below:-

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UPSC CSAT Previous Year Paper- 2021

The 2021 CSAT question paper is one such paper that candidates can access and download from the below link. Solving the CSAT previous year papers can give candidates a better understanding of the CSAT exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions that can be expected in the upcoming exams. Below you can also check the number of questions asked from various topics.

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Topics asked in CSAT GS-2, 2020 Question Paper	Number of questions in CSAT 2021 Question Paper
Number System	9
Data Sufficiency	6
Profit, Loss, and Discount	1
Average	4
Algebra	5
Percentage	1
Ratio	2
Time, Speed and Distance	1
Time and Work	1
Data Interpretation	2
Selection / Combination	2
Geometry / Mensuration	2
Directions	2
Statement/ Conclusion	3
Series	3
Ranking – DS	2
Row arrangement	1
Single/Two Question RCs (Critical Reasoning Based)	27
Clocks and Calendar	4
Logical Puzzles	2
Total	80

UPSC CSAT Previous Year Paper- 2020

Aspiring candidates who wish to prepare for the UPSC CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) exam often seek the previous year papers to get a better understanding of the exam pattern, types of questions asked, and difficulty level can download CSAT previous year paper 2020 from below link.

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Topics asked in CSAT GS-2, 2020 Question Paper	Number of questions
Data Sufficiency	5
Profit Loss Discount	3
Algebra	7
Average	4
Number System	15
Percentage	1
Ratio	1
Mixtures	1
Time and Work	1
Time Speed Distance	2
Data Interpretation	1
Statement Conclusion	2
Directions	1
Geometry	2
Blood Relations	1
Sequence	2
Analogy	1
Row arrangement	1
Word formation	1
Single/Two Question RCs (Critical Reasoning Based)	25
Calendar	1
Logical puzzle	2
Total	80

UPSC CSAT Previous Year Paper

CSAT question paper is available for download from a given link and can help candidates practice and improve their performance in the CSAT exam.

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Topic-Wise Analysis, CSAT PYQ 2011-2020

Preparing for the UPSC CSAT exam requires thorough and strategic preparation, which includes solving CSAT previous year’s question papers.

An analysis of the previous year’s question papers from 2011 to 2020, topic-wise, can help aspirants identify important areas of focus for their preparation. Such an analysis can highlight topics that are frequently covered in the CSAT exam and those that require more attention.

By understanding the weightage of each topic and the level of difficulty, aspirants can create a more targeted and effective study plan.

Year\Topics	Math & Basic numeracy	Logical & Analytical reasoning	Data Interpretation	Decision making	Reading comprehension
2011	11	17	5	8	39
2012	3	28	0	9	40
2013	11	21	9	6	33
2014	20	23	6	0	31
2015	30	18	2	0	30
2016	31	21	0	0	28
2017	28	22	0	0	30
2018	18	22	14	0	26
2019	32	18	0	0	30
2020	42	12	0	0	26

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