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Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 28 years (1998–2026), peaking in 1998.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1998
- Recurs across 2 years (1998–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1998 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) 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.
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
CSE1998
Human Poverty Index was introduced in the Human Development Report of the year:
- A 1994
- B 1995
- C 1996
- D 1997 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Economy › Poverty/Employment/Inclusion
CSE
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists
| List I | List II |
|---|
| A. United Nations Development Programme | 1. India Human Development Report |
| B. National Council of Applied Economic Research | 2. India Development Report |
| C. Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research | 3. World Development Report |
| D. World Bank | 4. Human Development Report |
Codes:
- A 4 1 2 3 ✓
- B 4 2 1 3
- C 2 3 4 1
- D 2 1 4 3
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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