Spectrum's Handbook for General Studies Paper-II Prelims/CSAT/UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination-2025/15th Edition GS-II  (Paperback, Spectrum Editorial Board)

About the Book Although only 33 per cent marks are required to pass the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination General Studies Paper II, candidates may struggle to reach this cut-off if they are unfamiliar with some of the subjects of the paper. This book is designed to meet the specific preparatory needs and to familiarise candidates with Paper II of the UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination. Salient Features • The syllabus has been covered in a concise and clear manner, with additional information provided where needed. • Each subject is systematically addressed, offering well-researched and relevant content, complemented by numerous illustrations for better understanding. Sections include: o Comprehension; o Interpersonal skills including communication skills; o Logical reasoning and analytical ability; o Decision-making and problem-solving; o General mental ability; and o Basic numeracy and data interpretation. • Each section includes a sufficient number of multiple-choice questions for practice, covering a range of question types trending in recent years’ papers. • The practice session section includes three sets of solved practice exercises, each consisting of 220 questions, and three sets of practice test papers, each containing 80 questions—all carefully designed for effective practice and self-assessment. • The UPSC Civil Services GS-II papers from 2021 to 2024 have been solved, accompanied by detailed explanatory notes which offer insights, clarifications, and additional information for better understanding. THIS BOOK WILL GREATLY ASSIST ASPIRANTS IN OVERCOMING THE FIRST HURDLE TOWARDS A CAREER IN THE CIVIL SERVICES!