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Person A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 21 years (1993–2014), peaking in 1993.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 1993
- Recurs across 2 years (1993–2014)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1993 → CAPF 2014
How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CAPF2014
Which one among the following books is not written by Bharat Ratna Prof. CNR Rao ?
- A Climbing the limit ladder—A life in Chemistry
- B Nano crystals : Synthesis, Properties & Applications
- C Wings of Fire ✓
- D Superconductivity Today
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Books & Authors
CSE1993
Which one of the following is correctly matched?
- A Dr. Kurien: Space Science
- B Dr. Malcom Adiseshiah : Cooperative Movement
- C Dr. Abdul Kalam: Development Economics
- D Dr. Pramod Karan Sethi : Jaipur Foot ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Persons in News
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