Goal: Build strong logical and analytical reasoning skills by solving 50+ multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and understanding key concepts.
📌 Step-by-Step Plan for Day 31
1️⃣ Understanding the Pattern (30 Minutes)
- Go through UPSC CSAT Previous Year Papers (Last 5 Years) to understand the type of reasoning questions.
- Identify the frequently asked topics such as:
- Blood Relations
- Syllogisms
- Direction Sense
- Seating Arrangements
- Coding-Decoding
- Number Series
- Statement & Assumption
- Data Sufficiency
2️⃣ Concept Revision (2 Hours)
Spend time reviewing key reasoning concepts before attempting MCQs.
✅ Topic-Wise Breakdown:
| Topic | Time | Key Concepts to Revise |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Relations | 20 Min | Parent-child, sibling, and generation-based problems |
| Syllogisms | 20 Min | Statements and conclusions (Venn Diagram method) |
| Direction Sense | 20 Min | Left-right movement, cardinal directions (N-S-E-W) |
| Seating Arrangements | 30 Min | Circular & Linear arrangements (Facing in/out concepts) |
| Coding-Decoding | 30 Min | Alphabet and number coding |
| Number Series | 20 Min | Identifying missing patterns |
| Statement & Assumption | 20 Min | Logical conclusions from given statements |
| Data Sufficiency | 20 Min | Finding whether given data is enough to answer a question |
📌 Tip: Use a notebook to write down important tricks, shortcuts, and formulas.
3️⃣ Solve 50+ MCQs (2 Hours)
- Attempt 50+ UPSC-level reasoning MCQs from standard CSAT books (Arun Sharma, R.S. Aggarwal, or previous year papers).
- Maintain a timer and solve questions within 90 seconds per question (real exam conditions).
📍 Topic-Wise MCQ Practice:
- 5 Questions – Blood Relations
- 5 Questions – Syllogisms
- 5 Questions – Direction Sense
- 5 Questions – Seating Arrangements
- 5 Questions – Coding-Decoding
- 5 Questions – Number Series
- 10 Questions – Statement & Assumption
- 10 Questions – Data Sufficiency
📌 Tip: Mark questions where you struggle and revisit the concepts later.
4️⃣ Analysis of Mistakes (1 Hour)
- Check accuracy: How many questions were correct?
- Identify weak topics: Focus on questions where you made errors.
- Learn from solutions: Go through explanations and understand where you went wrong.
- Improve speed: If questions took too long, find better shortcuts.
5️⃣ Quick Revision & Short Notes (30 Minutes)
- Write down important formulas, rules, and tricks for reasoning.
- Revise any mistakes and weak areas from today’s MCQ practice.
📌 Summary of Day 31
✔ Concept Revision (2 Hours) – Revise 8 key reasoning topics
✔ Solve 50+ MCQs (2 Hours) – Simulate UPSC exam-style questions
✔ Analysis & Mistake Review (1 Hour) – Identify weaknesses
✔ Short Notes & Quick Revision (30 Minutes) – Strengthen memory
✅ Outcome: Increased accuracy, better speed, and confidence in CSAT reasoning questions! 🚀🔥