Place Delhi
Asked 13 times across 3 UPSC exams over 36 years (1989–2025), peaking in 2005.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 11 of 13 PYQs
- Most asked in 2005
- Recurs across 6 years (1989–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1989 → CAPF 2014 → CDS 2015
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (11 of 13) 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.
CSE2025
Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup
- The event was held in Delhi, India
- Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78–40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category
- Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54–36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A I only ✓
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Sports
CSE2018
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?
- A Bengaluru ✓
- B Hyderabad
- C Nagpur
- D Pune
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Maps & Location
CDS2015
Which of the following statements about the musical culture in 18ᵗʰ and 19ᵗʰ century North India is/are correct ?
- The period was marked by the growing eminence of Sadarang Neamat Khan who introduced the khayal form
- A large number of musicians moved out of regional centres to Delhi where they hoped they would receive more employment and patronage
- The period was marked by the formation of specific region based gharanas
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 only
- B 1, 2 and 3
- C 2 only ✓
- D 2 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Performing Arts
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