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Topic Noble gases
Asked 2 times across 2 UPSC exams over 8 years (2018–2026), peaking in 2018.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 2 PYQs
- Most asked in 2018
- Recurs across 2 years (2018–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2018 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.
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.
GEO2026
Consider the following statements in respect of noble gases
- They are p-block elements
- They are highly active
- They have completely filled electronic configurations
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A III only
- B I and III only
- C I only
- D I, II and III
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CDS2018
Bright light is found to emit from photographer's flashgun. This brightness is due to the presence of which one of the following noble gases?
- A Argon
- B Xenon ✓
- C Neon
- D Helium
✓ Correct answer: (B)
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