UPSC assesses a candidate’s logical reasoning skills through various components of the exam, including multiple-choice questions, descriptive papers, and the interview. Questions often require critical analysis and the ability to identify relationships between different variables or concepts. In the Mains, candidates must construct coherent arguments, supported by evidence from their studies. Furthermore, during the personality test, interviewers evaluate logical consistency in thought processes. Displaying sound reasoning skills demonstrates an aspirant’s ability to tackle complex problems faced in public administration.