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Person B. N. Rau
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2017–2020), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2020)
Across exams
CDS · 2CSE · 1How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
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CDS2020
Who among the following was the advisor to the Constituent Assembly?
- A B. N. Rau ✓
- B B. R. Ambedkar
- C Pattabhi Sitaramayya
- D Alladi Krishnaswamy
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Framework
CDS2017
Who among the following was not a member of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?
- A N. G. Ayyangar
- B K. M. Munshi
- C B. N. Rau ✓
- D Muhammad Saadulah
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Constitutional Framework
CSE
M.C. Setalvad, B.N. Rao and Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer were distinguished members of the:
- A Swaraj Party
- B All India National Liberal Federation
- C Madras Labour Union
- D Servants oflndia Society
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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