Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2005
For which one of the following countries, is Spanish not an official language?
- A Chile
- B Colombia
- C Republic of Congo ✓
- D Cuba
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Through which one of the following groups of countries does the Equator pass?
- A Brazil, Zambia and Malaysia
- B Colombia, Kenya and Indonesia ✓
- C Brazil, Sudan and Malaysia
- D
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Which one of the following does not border Panama?
- A Costa Rica
- B Pacific Ocean
- C Colombia ✓
- D Venezuela
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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