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Asked 9 times across 3 UPSC exams over 7 years (2014–2021), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 9 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 7 years (2014–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2014 → CDS 2015 → NDA 2021
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (7 of 9) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2021
'Exercise Desert Knight – 21' is a bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the Air Force of which one of the following countries ?
- A USA
- B France ✓
- C Britain
- D Israel
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Joint & Bilateral Exercises
NDA2021
Which one of the following statements is most appropriate about 'Exercise Kavach' ?
- A It is a military exercise of the Indian Army only.
- B It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army and the Indian Navy only.
- C It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy and the Indian Air Force only.
- D It is a joint military exercise involving the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, the Indian Air Force and also the Indian Coast Guard. ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Defence & Military Studies › Joint & Bilateral Exercises
CAPF2020
Which one among the following is the equivalent rank of 'Wing Commander' of Indian Air Force in Indian Army?
- A Lieutenant
- B Captain
- C Lieutenant Colonel ✓
- D Colonel
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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