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Topic Maritime disputes
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 3 years (2019–2022), peaking in 2022.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 1 of 2 PYQs
- First appeared in CDS 2019 — 3 years before CSE 2022 (allied exams preview CSE)
- Most asked in 2022
- Recurs across 2 years (2019–2022)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2019 → CSE 2022
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CSE2022
Which one of the following statements best reflects the issue with Senkaku Islands, sometimes mentioned in the news?
- A It is generally believed that they are artificial islands made by a country around South China Sea.
- B China and Japan engage in maritime disputes over these islands in East China Sea. ✓
- C A permanent American military base has been set up there to help Taiwan to increase its defence capabilities.
- D Though International Court of Justice declared them as no man's land, some South-East Asian countries claim them.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › Global Issues & Diplomacy
CDS2019
The South China Sea Dispute involves which of the following countries?
- China
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
- A 1 and 4
- B 1 and 2 only
- C 1, 2 and 3 ✓
- D 2, 3 and 4
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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