Place China
Asked 32 times across 5 UPSC exams over 47 years (1979–2026), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 17 of 32 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 15 years (1979–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1979 → CDS 2014 → CAPF 2018 → NDA 2020 → CISF 2020
How the concept evolved
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Long-running — most appearances (17 of 32) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
Which of the following statements about Rare Earth Elements (REEs) and Critical Minerals is/are correct?
- Modern technological innovations including Artificial Intelligence, robotics and space exploration extensively utilise Rare Earth Elements (REEs)
- China has the highest share in mining of REEs followed by India
- The Government of India launched the National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) in 2025 to establish a robust framework for self-reliance in the critical mineral sector
- Rare Earth Elements are a set of 13 metallic elements
- A 1 and 3 only ✓
- B 3 only
- C 1, 3 and 4
- D 1, 2 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Industry/Infra/MSME
NDA2024
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists
| List I (Tropical Cyclone) | List II (Country) |
|---|
| A. Hurricanes | 1. China |
| B. Willy Willy | 2. Philippines |
| C. Baguio | 3. Australia |
| D. Typhoons | 4. USA |
Codes:
- A A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1 ✓
- B A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
- C A-4 B-2 C-3 D-1
- D A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Climatology
NDA2024
Which of the following is NOT a part of the five principles enshrined in the 'Panchsheel' agreement signed by India and China in 1954 ?
- A Mutual non-aggression
- B Mutual non-interference
- C Peaceful coexistence
- D Cultural cooperation ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
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