Place Bangkok
Asked 4 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2014–2016), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 3 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2016)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2014 → CDS 2016
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (3 of 4) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2016
The headquarters of 'Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific' is located at
- A Singapore
- B Manila
- C Bangkok ✓
- D Hong Kong
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE2014
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 4-2-1-3
- B 3-2-4-1
- C 3-4-1-2 ✓
- D 4-3-2-1
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Maps & Location
CSE
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: List I (City) List II (River) A. Bangkok 1. Irrawaddy B. Phnom-Penh 2.Mekong C. Hanoi 3. Menam (Chao Phraya) D. Yangon 4. Red River Codes: A B C D
- A 3 2 4 1
- B 4 1 3 2
- C 3 1 4 2 ✓
- D 4 2 3 1
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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