Place Kalpakkam
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 42 years (1984–2026), peaking in 1984.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1984
- Recurs across 3 years (1984–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1984 → CISF 2026
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.
CISF2026
At the access point of which one among the following units protected by CISF, even any advertising and worshipping material is not allowed to be brought in?
- A DAE Kalpakkam
- B Taj Mahal
- C Salar Jung Museum
- D Red Fort
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CSE1987
The fuel used in Fast Breeder Test Reactor at Kalpakkam is
- A Enriched Uranium
- B Thorium ✓
- C Plutonium
- D None of the above
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Energy & Nuclear
CSE1984
Match the following: A. Korba
- Atomic Power plant B. Raniganj
- Heavy Electricals C. Kalpakkam
- Coal Mines D. Hardwar
- Aluminium
- Iron and Steel ABCD
- A 1 3 2 5
- B 4 3 1 2 ✓
- C 2 4 1 5
- D 2 4 1 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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