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Statutory Body National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Asked 10 times across 5 UPSC exams over 46 years (1980–2026), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 6 of 10 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 8 years (1980–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1980 → LDCE 2023 → CAPF 2025 → GEO 2025 → CISF 2026
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (5 of 10) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2026
Which of the following statements about Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) in India is/are correct?
- The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India, and NABARD have consolidated all RRBs on the principle of One State One RRB
- A common logo for all RRBs has been unveiled recently. Select the answer
using the code given below:
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
CAPF2025
Which one among the following statements is not correct?
- A The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC) was set up in 2010.
- B The National Logistics Policy (NLP) was launched in 2022.
- C The Rural Infrastructure Development Fund (RIDF) was instituted in NABARD during 1995-96.
- D The G20 was formed in 2001 as a forum of Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors.
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
GEO2025
With regard to the findings of the Second All India Rural Financial Inclusion Survey of NABARD, which of the following statements is/are correct?
- The average monthly income of rural households saw a rise over a five-year period from 2016-17 to 2021-22
- The average monthly expenditure of rural households saw a decline over a five-year period from 2016-17 to 2021-22. Select the answer
using the code given below.
- A 1 only ✓
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Economy › Money/Banking/Finance
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