Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE
In the latter half of the year 2008, which one of the following countries pulled out of Commonwealth of Independent States?
- A Azerbaijan
- B Belarus
- C Georgia ✓
- D Kazakhstan
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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CSE
Which one of the following countries is not a member of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS)?
- A Armenia
- B Belarus
- C Estonia ✓
- D Georgia
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE
Match List-1 with List-11 and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List-I (Organization) List-11 (Associated Convention/ Person/ Place/Headquarters) A. Amnesty International 1. Viskuli B. Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) 2.Paris C. Danube Commission 3. Peter Benenson D. Europe Space Agency 4. Belgrade Convention Code: A B D
- A 3 1 4 2 ✓
- B 4 2 3 1
- C 3 2 4 1
- D 4 1 3 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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