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Asked 10 times across 3 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 7 of 10 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 6 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → CAPF 2015 → ESE 2024
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (6 of 10) 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.
CDS2026
Which of the following are administered under the Ministry of Defence, Government of India ?
- Territorial Army
- Hydrographic surveys and preparation of navigational charts
- National Cadet Corps
- All matters relating to Coast Guard Organization Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 1, 2, 3 and 4 ✓
- B 1, 3 and 4 only
- C 2 and 4 only
- D 1 and 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
CDS2025
The Ministry of Defence, Government of India, has declared 2025 as the year of :
- A Rehabilitation of the families of martyrs
- B Reforms ✓
- C Peace
- D Self-reliance
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Defence Institutions
ESE2024
Ministry of Defence signed contract with which one of the following organizations for Upgraded Super Rapid Gun Mount (SRGM) and other equipment for around 3000 crores?
- A DRDO
- B BHEL ✓
- C ISRO
- D BEL
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment
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