Place Jakarta
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2014–2020), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 2 years (2014–2020)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2014 → CISF 2020
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2020
Where is the headquarters of the ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) located?
- A Dhaka
- B Bangkok
- C Kuala Lumpur
- D Jakarta ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE2014
What is the correct sequence of occurrence of the following cities in South-East Asia as one proceeds from south to north?
- Bangkok
- Hanoi
- Jakarta
- Singapore
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 4-2-1-3
- B 3-2-4-1
- C 3-4-1-2 ✓
- D 4-3-2-1
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Maps & Location
CSE
Which of the following cities is nearest to the equator?
- A Colombo
- B Jakarta
- C Manila
- D Singapore ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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