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Indian Body Ministry of Home Affairs
Asked 8 times across 5 UPSC exams over 11 years (2015–2026), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 8 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 6 years (2015–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2015 → CAPF 2015 → CISF 2022 → ESE 2024 → NDA 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (6 of 8) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2026
Which one among the following Departments is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
- A The Department of States
- B The Department of Official Language
- C The Department of Border Management
- D The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Polity & Governance › Governance & e-Gov
ESE2024
"Scheme for Expansion and Modernization of Fire Services in the States" from the allocation of preparedness and Capacity Building Funding Window under the National Disaster Response Fund for strengthening fire services in the States was introduced by which Union Ministry?
- A Ministry of Family and Health Affairs
- B Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
- C Ministry of Defence
- D Ministry of Home Affairs ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CDS2023
Which one among the following Departments/Authorities is not under the Ministry of Home Affairs?
- A The Department of States
- B The Department of Official Language
- C The National Authority Chemical Weapons Convention ✓
- D The Department of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh Affairs
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
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