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Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 7 years (2015–2022), peaking in 2015.
Key insights
- Most tested in CAPF — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2015
- Recurs across 2 years (2015–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2015 → CDS 2022
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (1 of 2) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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.
CDS2022
The Tolkappiyam is
- A A work of grammar. ✓
- B A Tamil poem in praise of Rajendra Chola.
- C An ancient didactic work in Tamil.
- D A drama composed by a Chera King.
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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CAPF2015
The Tolkappiyam is the name of :
- A a step-well of Western India
- B the book on Tamil grammar ✓
- C a collection of Tamil bhakti poems
- D a collection of Kannada poems
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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