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Asked 10 times across 4 UPSC exams over 29 years (1997–2026), peaking in 2019.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 10 PYQs
- Most asked in 2019
- Recurs across 7 years (1997–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1997 → CDS 2019 → CAPF 2019 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (7 of 10) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
GEO2026
With reference to the Human Development Report (2023-2024), consider the following countries
- Sri Lanka
- Myanmar
- Nepal
How many of the above countries are performing better in terms of human development than India?
- A One
- B Two
- C All three
- D None
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CDS2024
Which one of the following dimensions is not included in Human Development Index ?
- A Life Expectancy at birth
- B Mean years of schooling
- C Expected years of schooling
- D Mortality rate ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Social Issues & Welfare › Health
CDS2021
According to UNDP's Human Development Report – 2020, in which of the HDI components has India improved in recent years?
- Life expectancy at birth
- Expected years of schooling
- GNI per capita
- Mean years of schooling
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only ✓
- D 1, 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
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