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Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 6 years (2017–2023), peaking in 2017.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2017
- Recurs across 2 years (2017–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2017 → NDA 2023
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.
NDA2023
Which of the following statements about Lachit Borphukan is/are correct?
- He was a General of the Ahom Force
- He is known for his leadership in the Battle of Saraighat
- Lachit Borphukan Gold Medal is given to the best cadet at the National Defence Academy
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 only
- D 2 only
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Wars & Operations
CDS2017
Which one of the following is not an Inter-Services Establishment?
- A Officers Training Academy ✓
- B National Defence Academy
- C National Defence College
- D Armed Forces Medical College
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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