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Asked 4 times across 4 UPSC exams over 11 years (2014–2025), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 4 years (2014–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CAPF 2015 → EPFO 2020 → LDCE 2025
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 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.
LDCE2025
Consider the following organizations regarding Forces falling under the intelligence and security organizations specified in the Second Schedule of the RTI Act, 2005
- Border Security Force
- Central Reserve Police Force
- Assam Rifles
Which of the above organizations are correct ?
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Law › Other Acts
EPFO2020
As a routine exercise, Operations 'Garam Hawa' and 'Sard Hawa' are conducted by
- A BSF ✓
- B ITBP
- C CRPF
- D CISF
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CAPF2015
Which one of the following is NOT a Central Paramilitary Force under the Ministry of Home Affairs ?
- A Central Industrial Security Force
- B Central Reserve Police Force
- C Ladakh Scouts ✓
- D Border Security Force
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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