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Person S. Radhakrishnan
Asked 3 times across 2 UPSC exams over 35 years (1980–2015), peaking in 1980.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 1980
- Recurs across 2 years (1980–2015)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1980 → EPFO 2015
How the concept evolved
Largely a pre-2016 idea — watch for a comeback.
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.
EPFO2015
What was the position held by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan, before he became the Vice-President of India ?
- A Ambassador to the U.S.A.
- B Chairman, U.G.C.
- C Chairman, Planning Commission
- D Ambassador to the Soviet Union ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Persons in News
CSE1980
Q. Who was the second President of the Indian Republic?
- A Dr. Zakir Hussain
- B Dr. S. Radhakrishnan ✓
- C Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- D V V Giri
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Polity & Governance › Union & State Executive
CSE
Among the four pairs given below which one consists of a correct combination of dignitaries who became Vice presidents after having held diplomatic posts like Ambassadors and High Commissioners?
- A Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and G.S. Pathak
- B Dr. S. Radhakrishnan and V.V. Giri
- C Dr. Zakir Hussain and K.R. Narayanan ✓
- D B.D. Jatti and K.R. Narayanan
✓ Correct answer: (C)
History › Post-Independence India
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