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Place Visakhapatnam
Asked 11 times across 6 UPSC exams over 11 years (2014–2025), peaking in 2024.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 4 of 11 PYQs
- Most asked in 2024
- Recurs across 7 years (2014–2025)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → NDA 2020 → CAPF 2023 → EPFO 2025 → LDCE 2025
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (9 of 11) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
EPFO2025
The rebellions that broke out at regular intervals against the British authorities in the hill region of Visakhapatnam, popularly known as the Gudem area, were due to which of the following reason(s) ?
- The feudal affinities of the muttadars with the Bhupathi family of Golconda zamindari
- Placing the ex-zamindari family on the seat of Golconda
- British authorities' refusal to grant annual maintenance for the Bhupathi family Select the answer
using the codes given below :
- A 1 and 2
- B 2 and 3
- C 1 and 3
- D 3 only
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
History › Freedom Struggle (1857–1947)
LDCE2025
Where was INS Nistar commissioned by the Indian Navy in July 2025 ?
- A Mumbai
- B Chennai
- C Kolkata
- D Visakhapatnam
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Current Affairs & Static GK › Government Initiatives in News
CDS2024
Which one of the following statements about 'INS Tarmugli' is not correct ?
- A It is a fast attack craft commissioned by the Indian Navy.
- B It was commissioned at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam.
- C It was given by the Government of India to Sri Lankan Naval Force in 2006 and returned to the Indian Navy in May 2023. ✓
- D It is supposed to be used for coastal surveillance.
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Weaponry & Equipment
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