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Place Vindhya Range
Asked 5 times across 3 UPSC exams over 4 years (2013–2017), peaking in 2013.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2013
- Recurs across 4 years (2013–2017)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 2013 → CDS 2014 → CAPF 2016
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (3 of 5) 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.
CDS2017
Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists : List-I (Mountain Range) A. Satpura B. Vindhya C. Aravalli D. Mahadeo List-II (Location in Map)
- A A-4 B-2 C-1 D-3
- B A-3 B-1 C-2 D-4
- C A-3 B-2 C-1 D-4 ✓
- D A-4 B-1 C-2 D-3
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Maps & Location
CAPF2016
Which one of the following rivers flows between Satpura and Vindhya ranges?
- A Tapi
- B Sabarmati
- C Narmada ✓
- D Mahi
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CDS2014
Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the Lists: List I (Hill range of Central India): A. Satpura, B. Mahadeo, C. Vindhya, D. Maikala; List II (Location in map): [map of India shown with locations]
- A A-4 B-3 C-1 D-2
- B A-4 B-1 C-3 D-2
- C A-2 B-1 C-3 D-4
- D A-2 B-3 C-1 D-4 ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Geography › Maps & Location
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