Place Taj Mahal
Asked 4 times across 2 UPSC exams over 42 years (1984–2026), peaking in 1984.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 1984
- Recurs across 4 years (1984–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1984 → CISF 2021
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (2 of 4) 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.
CISF2026
Security of the Taj Mahal was brought under the CISF Cover as a result of:
- A Recommendations of the World Heritage Convention
- B Judgement of the Supreme Court in the case of M.C. Mehta Vs. Union of India
- C Recommendations of the Historical Monuments and Museums Commission of India
- D Kesavananda Bharati Case
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CISF2021
The security of Taj Mahal, a world heritage monument, was entrusted to CISF by the Government of India
- A on the basis of directions passed by the Hon'ble Supreme Court of India. ✓
- B on the request from the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh.
- C on the basis of intelligence reports that it was on the radar of terrorist groups.
- D when it was declared as a world heritage monument.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Internal Security
CSE1994
In recent years, there has been some concern over the threat posed by the Mathura Oil Refinery and the thermal power plants to the Taj Mahal in Agra. The scientific basis of any possible damage to the Taj is mainly
- A stratospheric ozone and the chlorofluorocarbons which destroy it
- B acid precipitation and tropospheric ozone ✓
- C increasing levels of atmospheric CO2 which produce the greenhouse effect
- D ultraviolet radiation (240-260 nanometers wavelength) and the fumes from the heavily polluted Yamuna River
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Environment & Ecology › Pollution & Waste
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