Place Mexico
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 33 years (1990–2023), peaking in 1990.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 1990
- Recurs across 3 years (1990–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1990 → CDS 2016 → NDA 2023
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 4) 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.
NDA2023
Which one of the following European explorer conquered Mexico?
- A Vasco da Gama
- B Bartholomew Diaz
- C Magellan
- D Hernán Cortés ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › World History
CDS2016
The members of NAFTA are
- A USA, Canada and Mexico ✓
- B USA, Canada and India
- C USA, Canada and Japan
- D USA, UK and India
✓ Correct answer: (A)
International Relations › International Organizations & Groupings
CSE1990
The leading producer of silver is
- A U.S.A.
- B U.S.S.R.
- C Mexico ✓
- D South Africa
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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