Which subject has more weightage in UPSC?
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Which subject has more weightage in UPSC?
UPSC Prelims Subject-Wise Weightage and Marks Distribution
| Topics | Marks Distribution in the year 2019 | Marks Distribution in the year 2016 |
|---|---|---|
| Indian economy | 14\% | 8\% |
| Current Affair | 22\% | 27\% |
| History, Modern India, Indian National Movements | 17\% | 15\% |
| Geography | 14\% | 7\% |
Which exam is similar to CDS?
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) AFCAT is held two times in a year to recruit candidates for posts like Flying Branch, Ground Duty (Technical and Non- Technical), etc.
What is the CSAT syllabus for UPSC 2019?
The CSAT (Civil Services Aptitude Test) syllabus for UPSC 2019 comprises the following broad categories: Comprehension Interpersonal skills including communication skills Logical reasoning and analytical ability Decision-making and problem-solving General mental ability
What is the difference between CSAT and GS Paper 2?
1 CSAT stands for Civil Services Aptitude Test. 2 Hence, in the context of UPSC Prelims, GS Paper II refers to the CSAT while in context of UPSC Mains, GS Paper II is the Polity (etc.) paper. 3 Candidates are advised to understand the complete UPSC syllabus and the syllabus of CSAT in UPSC Prelims to avoid confusion.
What is CSAT (civil service aptitude test)?
Civil Services Preliminary Exam General Studies Paper 2 is popularly known as CSAT. There are many who call not only the General Studies Paper 2, but also the complete preliminary stage exam as CSAT (Civil Service Aptitude Test). Aspirants should note that a terminology like “CSAT” is nowhere mentioned in the UPSC notification!
How to prepare for aptitude test for UPSC?
Before studying for the aptitude test for UPSC, one should know the pattern of CSAT exam. It’s a 200 mark paper with a total of 80 questions where each correct answer is awarded 2.5 marks and 0.83 marks is deducted for every incorrect answer. Total time allotted for CSAT paper is 2 hours.