Cracking the CSAT Civil Services Aptitude Test with Solved Papers 2011 - 12

Overview
To judge the aptitude, intellect and suitability of the candidates before the join the coveted Civil Services, the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) has introduced the test items devised to screen the candidates on these counts in the CSAT Paper 2.

After going through the previous years Trend Analysis (2011-12), we have re-strategic the contents of this best-selling book, cracking the CSAT Paper 2. The whole coverage of the book has been kept identical to the format of the exam including relevant study material and variety of questions in each field, with their complete solutions.

Title	Cracking the CSAT Civil Services Aptitude Test with Solved Papers 2011 - 12
Author	Expert Compilations
Publisher	Arihant
Publishing Date	2012
Pages	930
Price	710/-
Price @ Flipkart	550/-

Key Features

A Master- Strategy with previous years Trend Analysis to give a right direction to your preparation for CSAT Paper2, 2013

Study-material as per the prescribed syllabus and pattern by the UPSC

Scientific and logical presentations of the contents as per the competition level of UPSC Civil Services Exam

More no. of Comprehension with variety and their complete solutions

Questions based on Graphs, Charts, Tables etc. are included

Questions based on Decision Making and Problem-solving as per the latest test pattern

All-New 10 Crack Sets (fully solved) compiled by experts to give you the competitive edge and confidence, and make you ready to face CSAT 2013

Comprehension

Decision making and problem solving

Logical reasoning and analytical ability

Interpersonal skills including communication skills

General mental ability

Basic numeracy, Data interpretation and Data sufficiency

English Language Comprehension skills

Table of Contents
What is CSAT?
Master Strategy for CSAT 2013
UPSC Civil Services (Pre) CSAT Paper 2 2011 & 2012 Solved Papers

Section A: Comprehension

Type 1 Passages Type 2 Passages Type 3 Passages CSAT 'Smart' Practice

Section B: Basic Numeracy

Numbers

Fractions

Elementary algebra

HCF and LCM

Average

Percentage

Orders of Magnitude

Profit & Loss

Ratio, Proportion, Partnership & Mixture

Time and Work

Time and Distance

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

Unitary Methods

Combinotrics

Probability

Sets and Venn Diagram

Clocks and Calendars

Area of Plane Figures

Volume and Surface Area of Solid Figures

Sequences and Series

Concepts of Geometry

Statistics

Section C: General Mental Ability

Analogy

Classification, Series & coding-decoding

Sequencing of Letters and Words

Distance and Direction Test

Seating Arrangemnt

Blood Relations

Logical Venn Diagram

Cubes and Dice

Verification of truth and lie of statements

Puzzles

Routes/Routing

Light Ray Graphics

Nonverbal and Visual Reasoning

Section D: Data Interpretation and Sufficiency

Introduction to Data Interpretation

Study of Graph

Table

Pie Graph

Bar Graph

Line Graph

Caselets

Mixed Graphs

Data Sufficiency

Section E: Decision Making & Problem Solving

Introduction to Decision Making & Problem Solving

Ethical Decision Making

Decision Making in Legal Issues

The Cirizen, Government and Decision Making

Administration & Decision Making

CSAT Smart Practice 1

CSAT Smart Practice 2

Section F: Interpersonal Skills including Communication Skills

What is interpersonal skills, 10 tips for good interpersonal skills, effective communication, elements of interpersonal communication, uses of interpersonal communication, people skills in effective communication, developing emotional intelligence, Gender Communication, Stress Management, Anger, Behavioural Psychology, Leadership, Conflict Management, Values & Ethics

CSAT Smart Practice 1

CSAT Smart Practice 2

Section G: Logical & Analytical Ability

Syllogism

Statement and Argument

Statement and Assumption

Statement and Courses of Action

Statement and Conclusions

Passage Based Conclusions

Assertion and Reasons

Causes and Effects

Section H

English Language Comprehension

How to attempt Comprehension based on English

Language

Smart Examples

CSAT Smart Practice 1

CSAT Smart Practice 2