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Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 9 years (2017–2026), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 4 years (2017–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2017 → GEO 2022 → EPFO 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
The Bureau of Indian Standard (BIS) recently introduced a national standard to test and assess bomb disposal system. Which of the following statements with regard to this system is/are correct?
- The new standard is known as IS 19445: 2025
- It will improve interoperability of equipment across agencies
- It was developed by TBRL, DRDO in collaboration with the 30th Central Scientific Research Institute, Russia
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only ✓
- D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Defence Tech
EPFO2023
Which of the following statements regarding the non-electric cooling cabinet, for which the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has recently developed an Indian Standard (IS 17693 : 2022), is/are correct?
- It is a natural refrigerator made primarily to store vegetables, fruits, milk and also for cooling water
- This standard helps BIS in fulfilling 6 out of 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Science & Technology › Emerging Tech
GEO2022
As per the safe drinking water guidelines issued by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Government of India, what is the acceptable pH value of drinking water?
- A Between 7.5 and 9.5
- B Between 6.5 and 8.5 ✓
- C Between 5.5 and 7.5
- D Between 4.5 and 6.5
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
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