Did UPSC ask analytical questions in IAS prelims 2023?
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Yes, the UPSC asked conceptual and analytical questions in the IAS prelims exam in 2023. The CSAT paper tested analytical skills, reasoning ability, and aptitude. The questions included permutations and combinations and analytical reasoning.
The difficulty level of the exam was moderate. The paper was lengthy because it included statement-based questions. The questions were a mix of static and current affairs. The majority of the questions were from Environment and Geography.
The CSAT was more difficult than previous years. Students with Science and IIT backgrounds found the exam tough.
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