Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2015
Seeking to revive historic toes, the Indian Air Force has gifted a vintage Dakota Aircraft from its museum to (September 2014)
- A the Pakistan Air Force
- B the Bangladesh Air Force ✓
- C the Chinese Air Force
- D the Sri Lankan Air Force
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CDS2015
The 3ʳᵈ Meeting of the SAARC Culture Ministers, convened in New Delhi on September 25, 2014, unanimously resolved
- to declare 2015 – 16 as the SAARC Year of Cultural Heritage
- that Bamiyan will be the SAARC cultural capital for 2015 – 16
- to promote SAARC culture online by launching a dedicated SAARC website on culture, with emphasis on digitization of rare manuscripts, rare books and other articles of intangible cultural value
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only ✓
- D 2 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
CDS2015
Which of the following statements is/are correct ?
- 'Yudh Abhyas 2014' was an India – USA military exercise
- 'Yudh Abhyas 2014' was conducted in Himachal Pradesh
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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