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Asked 3 times in CSE over 13 years (2011–2024), peaking in 2011.
3
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2011–2024
Span
2011
Peak
3/3
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2011
  • Recurs across 2 years (2011–2024)

Across exams

CSE · 3

How the concept evolved

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Long-running — most appearances (2 of 3) 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.
CSE2024

Consider the following countries

  1. Finland
  2. Germany
  3. Norway
  4. Russia

How many of the above countries have a border with the North Sea ?

  1. A Only one
  2. B Only two ✓
  3. C Only three
  4. D All four
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE2011

In the context of global oil prices, "Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply?

  1. It is a major classification of crude oil
  2. It is sourced from North Sea
  3. It does not contain sulphur

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A 2 only
  2. B 1 and 2 only ✓
  3. C 1 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › External Sector & Trade
CSE

In the context of global oil prices, "Brent crude oil" is frequently referred to in the news. What does this term imply?

  1. It is a 1najor classification of crude oil
  2. It is sourced from North Sea
  3. It does not contain sulphur

Which of the statements given above is/ are correct?

  1. A 2 only
  2. B 1 and 2 only ✓
  3. C 1 and 3 only
  4. D 1, 2 and 3
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Economy › External Sector & Trade

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