Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2022
Consider the following statements
- Bidibidi is a large refugee settlement in north-western Kenya
- Some people who fled from South Sudan civil war live in Bidibidi
- Some people who fled civil war in Somalia live in Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 only
- C 2 and 3 ✓
- D 3 only
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
CSE2018
Very recently, in which of the following countries have lakhs of people either suffered from severe famine/acute malnutrition or died due to starvation caused by war/ethnic conflicts ?
- A Angola and Zambia
- B Morocco and Tunisia
- C Venezuela and Colombia
- D Yemen and South Sudan ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Global Issues & Diplomacy
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