Prelims CSAT (Paper II)Logical Reasoning & Analytical AbilityHigh-yield
Analytical Reasoning
विश्लेषणात्मक तर्क
Analytical Reasoning is part of the UPSC Prelims CSAT (Paper II) syllabus, under Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability. It appeared in Prelims CSAT (Paper II) question papers in 4 of the 10 years from 2016 to 2025 (2017, 2019, 2021, 2023). It is marked high-yield: a topic worth revising more than once.
What should you study in Analytical Reasoning?
- Analytical reasoning — seating, scheduling, grouping
- Puzzles — floor, box, blood relation arrangement
- Input-output machines
- Critical reasoning — strengthening/weakening arguments
How often is Analytical Reasoning asked in UPSC Prelims?
Asked in 4 of 10 years, including 2 of the last 5. Highlighted years below are the ones it appeared in.
- 2016: not asked
- 2017: asked
- 2018: not asked
- 2019: asked
- 2020: not asked
- 2021: asked
- 2022: not asked
- 2023: asked
- 2024: not asked
- 2025: not asked
About the Prelims CSAT (Paper II) paper
CSAT is Prelims Paper II: 80 multiple-choice questions for 200 marks. It is qualifying — you need 33% to pass, and the marks do not count towards the cut-off. See all 24 Prelims CSAT (Paper II) topics.
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