Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2014
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists
| List I (Irrigation/Power project) | List II (River) |
|---|
| A. Bhakra Nangal | 1. Bhagirathi |
| B. Dul Hasti | 2. Mahanadi |
| C. Hirakud | 3. Chandra |
| D. Tehri | 4. Sutlej |
Codes:
- A A-4 B-3 C-2 D-1
- B A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2 ✓
- C A-1 B-3 C-2 D-4
- D A-1 B-2 C-3 D-4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
CDS2014
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Hydroelectric power scheme) A. Srisailam B. Sabarigiri C. Hirakud D. Sileru List-II (Location in the map)
- A A-3 B-1 C-4 D-2
- B A-3 B-4 C-1 D-2 ✓
- C A-2 B-4 C-1 D-3
- D A-2 B-1 C-4 D-3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Maps & Location
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