Place Ethiopia
Asked 5 times across 2 UPSC exams over 11 years (2005–2016), peaking in 2005.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2005
- Recurs across 2 years (2005–2016)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2005 → EPFO 2016
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (4 of 5) 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.
EPFO2016
Why did the Congress declare 9th May to be 'Ethiopia Day'?
- A Because the Ethiopians declared their support for the cause of Indian independence from British rule.
- B Because Ethiopia became independent from Britain on that day.
- C Because Ethiopia was attacked by Italy in early 1936 and their resistance was considered freedom struggle. ✓
- D Because Ethiopian leaders denounced Mussolini.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
CSE2005
Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched? Current Name Old Name
- A Harare Salisbury
- B Ethiopia Abyssinia
- C Ghana Dutch Guiana ✓
- D Kinshasa Leopoldville
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE
Which of the following countries did not suffer imperial aggression?
- A Ethiopia
- B Somalia
- C Mauritania
- D Liberia ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › World History
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