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Event 2020 Summer Olympics
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 4 years (2017–2021), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2017 — 4 years before CSE 2021 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2017 → CSE 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2021
Consider the following statements in respect of the 32nd Summer Olympics
- The official motto for this Olympics is 'A New World'
- Sport Climbing, Surfing, Skateboarding, Karate and Baseball are included in this Olympics
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Sports
CDS2017
In which one of the following cities are the Summer Olympics, 2020 going to be held?
- A London
- B Paris
- C Tokyo ✓
- D Moscow
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Sports
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