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Asked 3 times in CSE over 44 years (1979–2023), peaking in 2023.
3
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
1979–2023
Span
2023
Peak
3/3
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CSE — 3 of 3 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2023
  • Recurs across 2 years (1979–2023)

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

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CSE2023

Consider the following statements

Statement IIsrael has established diplomatic relations with some Arab States
Statement IIThe 'Arab Peace Initiative' mediated by Saudi Arabia was signed by Israel and Arab League

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

  1. A Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-I
  2. B Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
  3. C Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect ✓
  4. D Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
CSE1979
Q. Which of the following has not declared itself as an Islamic Republic?
  1. A Pakistan
  2. B Iran
  3. C Algeria
  4. D Saudi Arabia ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Miscellaneous GK
CSE
Match the columns:
  1. A Australia 1. Pretoria
  2. B Canada 2. Riyadh ✓
  3. C South Africa 3. Canberra
  4. D Saudi Arabia 4. Ottawa
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › World Regional Geography

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