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UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper II (CSAT) Syllabus

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7
Topics
14
Sub-topics
200
Marks

General Studies Paper II (CSAT) is one of 32 sections in the UPSC IFOS syllabus. It has 7 topics and 14 sub-topics, tested in Preliminary Examination (200 marks). Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination Paper II: objective multiple-choice questions, 200 marks, 2 hours. Qualifying paper: candidates need at least 33%. One-third negative marking applies..

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UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper II (CSAT): topic-wise syllabus

  1. 1

    Comprehension

    • Comprehension
  2. 2

    Interpersonal Skills

    • Interpersonal skills
    • Communication skills
  3. 3

    Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability

    • Logical reasoning
    • Analytical ability
  4. 4

    Decision Making and Problem Solving

    • Decision making
    • Problem solving
  5. 5

    General Mental Ability

    • General mental ability
  6. 6

    Basic Numeracy

    Class X level.

    • Numbers and their relations
    • Orders of magnitude
  7. 7

    Data Interpretation

    Class X level.

    • Charts
    • Graphs
    • Tables
    • Data sufficiency

Frequently asked questions

What topics are in the UPSC IFOS General Studies Paper II (CSAT) syllabus?

General Studies Paper II (CSAT) for UPSC IFOS has 7 topics: Comprehension, Interpersonal Skills, Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability, Decision Making and Problem Solving, General Mental Ability, Basic Numeracy and Data Interpretation, with 14 sub-topics in all.

How many questions come from General Studies Paper II (CSAT) in UPSC IFOS?

A share of the paper (200 marks) in Preliminary Examination. Always check the latest notification, as numbers can change.

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