How Should 'Calendar' Questions Be Approached in UPSC CSAT Simplified?
Here are some pointers and advice on CSAT questions related to the Calendar issue. Come learn from our professional.
It takes more than just general studies knowledge to ace the UPSC preliminary exam. Applicants also have a difficult time on the CSAT paper. Students were also given a very clear message in UPSC Prelims 2024.
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Our CSAT expert Mudit Gupta, offers you advice on one of the most commonly questioned subjects: calendars. This concludes part 2 of the calendar topic. Click here to make Part 1 better.
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The calendar dates and their corresponding days are not unique, is the explanation. Over time, certain days and dates frequently appear together. However, the question remains as to whether the repeating pattern can be identified.
Yes, once more, is the response. It could take a long time if we start looking for the repeating calendars by hand. However, would it be a good idea if I told you how to discover the calendar repetitions quickly?
Similar to the previous example, if a year occurs that is two years ahead of a leap year—for example, 2026—it will be repeated after 11 years, meaning that 2026+11 = 2037 will have the same calendar as 2026.
For the years that are three years ahead of a leap year, the same procedure must be followed. For instance, 2027+11 = 2038 will repeat 2027, which is three years ahead of 2024.
In summary, we add 6 to the year if it is given to us just after the leap year. We add 11 to a year if it is given to us two years ahead of a leap year. Similarly, if we had a year
CSAT practice is crucial because it is a qualifying paper in the UPSC prelims, and many candidates find it challenging. Regular practice helps in efficiently solving questions, improving speed and accuracy.
"UPSC CSAT Simplified" is a unique series presented by UPSC Essentials that focuses on significant topics from the CSAT paper. It aims to provide tried-and-true strategies to help candidates solve questions efficiently without wasting time.
Mudit Gupta, a mentor and faculty member with eight years of experience in the UPSC Civil Services exam, provides advice in the series. He specializes in CSAT, international relations, current affairs, and courtesy.
The key strategy involves identifying repeating patterns in calendars. For example, a year that is two years ahead of a leap year will repeat after 11 years. Similarly, years that are three years ahead of a leap year also repeat after 11 years. This helps in quickly determining when the same calendar will reappear.
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