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Intergovernmental Org Food and Agriculture Organization
Asked 7 times across 3 UPSC exams over 10 years (2016–2026), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 4 of 7 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 5 years (2016–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2016 → LDCE 2023 → EPFO 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 7) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2026
At the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in June, 2025 in France, the FAO of the United Nations demonstrated its leading voice on marine and ocean issues, especially on sustainable fisheries and aquaculture for resilient livelihood and 'Blue Transformation'. Which of the following combinations about the 'Four Betters' proposed by FAO for 'Blue Transformation' is correct?
- A Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better ocean
- B Better production, better nutrition, better environment and better life ✓
- C Better coral reefs, better nutrition, better environment and better life
- D Better estuaries, better nutrition, better environment and better mangrove vegetation
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › International Environmental Agreements
LDCE2025
International Treaty on Plant Genetic Resources for Food and Agriculture was adopted by which one of the following organizations ?
- A United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
- B World Health Organization (WHO)
- C United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (UNFAO)
- D International Labour Organization (ILO)
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Agriculture › Agri Schemes & Institutions
EPFO2023
As per FAOSTAT (Food and Agriculture Organization Corporate Statistical Database), which of the following is/are correct about India's milk production?
- India ranked second in the world in milk production in the year 2021–22
- India contributed 24% of global milk production in the year 2021–22
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only ✓
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Agriculture › Animal Husbandry & Allied
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