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Place Lakshadweep
Asked 11 times across 5 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 7 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2014 → CDS 2018 → CISF 2023 → GEO 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (9 of 11) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2026
Consider the following statements regarding Lakshadweep
- Lakshadweep, the smallest Union Territory of India is an archipelago consisting of coral islands and reefs
- Lakshadweep consists of 36 islands in all, of which only 6 are inhabited
- The main occupation of the inhabitants are fishing, coconut cultivation and coir twisting
- Lakshadweep coconut is branded as an organic product
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2, 3 and 4
- C 1, 3 and 4
- D 1, 2 and 4
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CDS2024
Which of the following statements regarding coconut production in Lakshadweep is/are correct?
- Productivity per hectare is highest in India
- Oil content in nuts is highest in the world
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Agriculture › Crops & Cropping Systems
CISF2023
With reference to Lakshadweep, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- It is an archipelago consisting of coral islands and reefs
- It is the smallest Union Territory of India in terms of area
- The main occupation of people is tourism and allied activities
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 and 2 only ✓
- B 1 and 3 only
- C 2 and 3 only
- D 1 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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