UPSC had conducted Civil service and Forest service (combined) preliminary exam aka CSAT-2015, on 23th August 2014. Here are the scanned copies of Booklet no.”B” for both paper 1 (GS) and Paper 2 (Aptitude):
Detailed Analysis and Topicwise Answerkeys with explanations (for all sets), coming soon.
- You’re most welcome to provide your inputs, answers, observation, analysis and experience in the comments below.
- If you want to discuss then discuss MCQs, (and not cut-offs.) Everyone who had prepared sincerely, and did not risk too much negative marking, he/she has a fair chance of clearing prelims.
- Internet user sample size too short to make any predictions. So don’t lose blood pressure, if Mr.X, Y or Z says he ticked more MCQs than you.
Courtesy: Mr. Brijesh D.Patel from SPIPA, Ahmedabad for providing the question papers.
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Near field communication (NFC) is the set of protocols that enables electronic devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching the devices together or bringing them into proximity to a distance of typically 1 meter or less. on wikipedia…tell me correct answer plz
Correct ANS_B
3 only.
U cant use NFC without atleast 1 time touching a device. (I am using it for last 2 years).
Specially designed for fast tranfer from a contact point.
(Ref_My Mobile’s internal guide)
all three are correct
are you sure about all three correct
sorry i think only 3 correct
what about bio-toilet answer …plz tell me if you kno
A collection of anaerobic “bacteria” that has been adapted to work at temperatures as low as -5°C and as high as 50°C act as inocula (seed material) to the bio-digesters and convert the organic human waste into water, methane, and carbon-dioxide. The anaerobic process inactivates the pathogens responsible for water-borne diseases and treats the fecal matter without the use of an external energy source.
Gas = Methane+CO2 not Ammonia+WaterVapour.
bio toilet ans- none
CH4 is emitted not NH3
bacteria is used not fungus
BioToilets
Ans. Both statements wrong
Reason – Bacterium innoculum NOT fungal; End products – methane & water
U can check it in PIB or DRDO site
in wiki its 10 cm or less
+1
Since the option is 1m or less, technically it should be correct. The actual range however is approx 20cm(which is definitely less than 1m) depending upon the RFID
Mrunal sir a big thanks to all guidance u provided. Sir u said don’t discuss cutoff but dil hai k manta nai.. so sorry in advance
I am getting 90-95 in OC category the reviews on coaching sites are depressing to the core everyone is saying the paper was bhayanak easy so cutoff will be 115. Please recommend what should be my path ahead is there any possibilty for me.
Anybody has zoology optional here?
Sir in convertibility of rupee question investopidia says that convertibility of currency means converting domestic currency into gold or any other currency and vice versa but in question both options are given?
Answer to the question “who founded a new city on the south bank of trib of river Krishna….” is Harihara I.The river being talked to is Tungabhadra and the city is Vijayanagara(Source: History of Medieval India by Satish Chandra)
Bhai log mera 53 qn hai kya possibility hai??
I think after chaking two or three resors every one coming down 100 gen. Kqm ho gaya smjo or you know:-) …..
mrunal sir and rajtanil mam…..
aapka bahut dhanyvad… Aapki vajah see iss bar mera 159 marks aarha hai…. Vo bhi bina coaching ke….. last year mein 55 hi la paya tha….. Jo log coaching afford nhi Kar sakte aap unke God how…
Me getting in between 104-110 in gen cat. But have doubts on answers of some qstns… 1) Panchayti raj…I have exclude financial mobilization.
2) Birdlife international- have just opted for 1&3, as I think origin of concept of biodiversity hotspot not given by birdlife.
3) Substitution of steel for wooden ploughs- I have marked as ‘ capital augmenting technological prigress’ but I have doubt. It may be labour augmenting technological progress. Pl clear the air.
4) Kalamkari painting , aka Kalamkari painting. During my preparations for Bihar pcs I had read about Patna qalam . so I marked ‘ hand painted decorative cloth in nw india’. Though Google mentions both south India cotton clothing as well as decorative silk clothing, which creates confusion.
5) Government of India act – 1919: I have answered for the jurisdiction of central and state govt.
6) Babur qn: answered timurid and gun powder. Pl throw light on it.
7) Green climate fund- answered only 1( adaptation and mitigation practices). Throw light on it.
8) Forest carbon partnership facility: tick all 1,2,3. Pl throw some light. I have googled but for point no. 2 no clear cut information is available.
Vaji Ram uploaded Key with explanations.
I am securing 136 marks….
How reliable is Vaji Ram ???
Is there any chance for me ?
I am attempting UPSC first time, no idea about mains exam, syllabus, difficulty level. From where to start ?
What criteria should be opted for Subject/Optional ? I am jack of all but king of none. Plz suggest
Very difficult to clear prelims with 136. Cutoff will be at least 140.
Don’t worry about mains bro. Just go back to studying for prelims of next year,
No it is not enough. Don’t even think about preparing for mains. Just read this message board, almost everyone has got more than 125, so you have no chance!!
136 pe nahi hoga tera. 110 aa rahe hain toh ho jayega
This guy reminds me of Chatur in 3 idiots.
Old ncert history ki kha milagi plz rply
Yes! U r abslutly correct….
Near field communication (NFC) is the set of protocols that enables electronic devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching the devices together or bringing them into proximity to a distance of typically ” 10cm or less “.
sir im from obc n acc to als key 49 que is right n imnt confirm in 2nd paper that i will be qualify or not
I getting 92 marks as per Shankar key..
Is there any chance to get in…I belongs to general category
Hey… Any one provide me answerkey of paper 2….
NFC technology is now common in every Sony devices ..smartphones, TV,blutooth etc. It is required to touch both devices to establish connection. So only option 3 is correct.
@Nikhil tumhare kitne aa rahe hain……..mere 110-114 ke beeche mein aa rahe hain….mera prelims clear hone k kya chance hain….
getting 85 in OBC category, any chance?
yes, hope for the best. If cut for 2014 pre was only 205, including CSAT which was supposed to be scoring. In CSAT people used to score more than 120. 33% criteria was still there(minimum 70 marks was needed). So, there are chances.
Bhai mera 94 arya hai but csat 65 arya hai.bahut Dar lag raha hai.OBC cat.
Please zaldi reply karo
86 obc, chances?
Mr. Dwivedi ji nice to heard that you scored 136 marks but is it tru ?
What should b probable cut off 4 general category??
100 at least
102 general mai koi chance hai kya
I want paper of cvil services 2015 of prelim
Scoring 86 as per Sriram and 93 as per Chanakya keys….General candidate….I think if people start putting their clear unbiased marks category wise then we ourselves can arrive at expected cutoff….as no one is certain about cutoffs at this juncture…. just dont befool others and yourself guys…..start putting ur scores
bhai log to negative marking me deduction hi galat kar rahe hain. i saw this in a fb page.e.g. 20wrong question pe 20/3 minus kar rhe hain hona chaiye 20*2/3
Counter current is caused by accumulation of water in the western part brought in by north and south equatorial currents. Sea surface level difference due to water piling up on the west makes the counter current flow eastwards. Reference:old ncert principles of geography part 1 class XI, pg 164 first column 2nd last para
My score 93 obc
are bhai obc mein 75 se upar chala jahya to desh se nikalwa dena
99 in SC category. Any Chance ???
im getting 104-106 after checking all answerkeys…any chance of clearing mains based on cutoff for sc..
I got through in csat, but only got 70 in paper1. :(