Vedanta IAS Academy explains in this detailed blog how many questions in CSAT are asked in the UPSC Prelims examination and why understanding the exam pattern is important. The article clearly outlines the number of questions, CSAT total marks, qualifying nature of the paper, and minimum passing marks required to clear it. It also discusses negative marking and scoring criteria step by step, helping aspirants gain complete clarity about the CSAT structure and avoid common confusion during preparation.