Place Italy
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 4 years (2020–2024), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in NDA — 2 of 4 PYQs
- First appeared in EPFO 2020 — 4 years before CSE 2024 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 3 years (2020–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
EPFO 2020 → NDA 2021 → CSE 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (4 of 4) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2024
Consider the following countries
- Italy
- Japan
- Nigeria
- South Korea
- South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population ?
- A 1, 2 and 4 ✓
- B 1, 3 and 5
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 3 and 5 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Population & Settlement
NDA2024
Maize (makka) was introduced into India via
- A America and England
- B Africa and Spain ✓
- C France and Russia
- D Portugal and Italy
✓ Correct answer: (B)
History › Medieval India
NDA2021
Which one of the following nations is not a permanent member of G7 ?
- A India ✓
- B Canada
- C France
- D Italy
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
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