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Organization Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 2 years (2022–2024), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2022–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2022 → CDS 2024
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2024
Which of the following statements is not correct ?
- A SAGAR-SETU is a mobile app, which aims to improve the Ease of Doing Business.
- B Harit Sagar aims at achieving Zero Carbon Emission Goal.
- C Sagar Manthan is a mission launched by Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Government of India, to increase fish production. ✓
- D Costa Serena is the first international cruise liner in India.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CAPF2022
Consider the following statements about the seaports in India
- There are 4 major and 25 minor seaports in India
- The major ports are under the administrative control of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
- The minor ports are under the jurisdiction of respective State Maritime Board/State Government
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 3 only
- C 1 and 2 only
- D 2 and 3 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Indian Economic Geography
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