Place Japan
Asked 16 times across 5 UPSC exams over 36 years (1988–2024), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 9 of 16 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 10 years (1988–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1988 → CAPF 2014 → GEO 2021 → CDS 2023 → ESE 2024
How the concept evolved
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Long-running — most appearances (8 of 16) 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.
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
ESE2024
Consider the following statements regarding Henley Passport Index 2023
- Japan holds the title of the world's most powerful passport, granting visa-free access to 192 out of 227 global travel destinations
- Three European countries, namely Germany, Italy, and Spain, share the second position, with visa-free access to 190 destinations
Which of the above statements is/are NOT correct?
- A Both 1 and 2
- B 1 only ✓
- C 2 only
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE2023
Which one of the following countries has its own Satellite Navigation System?
- A Australia
- B Canada
- C Israel
- D Japan ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Space Tech
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