Thread by @AnupamSharmaIFS

Strategy for #UPSCPrelims CSAT

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# Solve past Q papers 2011-2021:

* Start from latest (2021), move back
* 1 paper/day
* 3hr alarm; can give 15-20 min extra for initial 3-4 papers
* Give avg 2-3 minutes/Q; Max 3-4 minutes/Q (use Stopwatch)
* Check Ans from Official Key

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# Analyse PYQs (particularly Maths/Quant/DI & Logical Reasoning):

For Questions you couldn't answer (within 3-4 min) or answered wrong: Check the Solution (from Solved Papers), Understand it, Memorize its methodology.

Repeat this process for every paper (2021-2011).

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# Categorise #CSAT areas:

Ultimately you will know broadly 2 areas of Questions:
(1) Manageable/Strong: which you usually solve in <3min, with decent accuracy
(2) Unmanageable/Weak: unsolvable for you, or, taking >3min, or, poor accuracy

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During exam, avoid solving or wasting time on Qs from your weak areas. It will save time.

Focus mainly on Qs from your strong areas (ex, 30/30 English, 15/30 Math, 15/20 Logical). No such Q should be left unseen.

If Eng passages take time, then attempt Math+Logical first.

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Time: 2hr (not 3hr)

Avg time: 1.5-2 min/Q (assuming attempts ~60/80),
Max time: 3 minutes/Q