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Person Vallabhbhai Patel
Asked 16 times across 5 UPSC exams over 3 years (2018–2021), peaking in 2020.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 12 of 16 PYQs
- Most asked in 2020
- Recurs across 3 years (2018–2021)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CAPF 2018 → CDS 2020 → EPFO 2020 → CISF 2021
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (12 of 16) predate 2016, and it still returns.
Related concepts
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CISF2021
Which of the following statements about the term 'Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat' is/are correct ?
- It is an idea of sustained cultural connect between denizens of different regions
- This was mooted in commemoration of the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- It fosters common spirit of understanding among different States and UTs
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CDS2020
The Government of India has recently constituted a civilian award in the name of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the field of contribution to
- A unity and integrity of India ✓
- B art and culture
- C social work
- D entrepreneurship
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Awards & Honours
EPFO2020
Who among the following was not part of the group of 'no-changers' in the Congress Party ?
- A Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- B Dr. Ansari
- C Babu Rajendra Prasad
- D Motilal Nehru ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
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