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Place New Zealand
Asked 7 times across 4 UPSC exams over 12 years (2014–2026), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 3 of 7 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 6 years (2014–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2014 → NDA 2020 → CDS 2022
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (5 of 7) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
India and New Zealand have signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in December 2025. In which of the following areas has cooperation under the FTA has been agreed upon between the two countries ?
- AYUSH
- Audio-Visual tourism
- Traditional knowledge system
- Horticulture Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 1, 2, 3 and 4
- B 2 and 4 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 3 and 4 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
CAPF2024
If it is 31st December, 2023 in New Zealand, at the same time what will be the date in the Hawaiian Islands and Alaska?
- A Both have 01 January, 2024
- B Both have 30 December, 2023 ✓
- C 31 December, 2023 in Alaska and 01 January, 2024 Hawaiian Islands
- D 31 December, 2023 in Hawaiian Islands and 01 January, 2024 in Alaska
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Geomorphology
CDS2023
Vicky told his friends about his visit to Stewart Island, Bay of Plenty and Hawke Bay. Which country did Vicky visit?
- A Canada
- B Australia
- C New Zealand ✓
- D Ireland
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
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