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Topic Peaceful coexistence
Asked 5 times across 3 UPSC exams over 10 years (2014–2024), peaking in 2014.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 2 of 5 PYQs
- Most asked in 2014
- Recurs across 4 years (2014–2024)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2014 → NDA 2020
How the concept evolved
Long-running — most appearances (3 of 5) predate 2016, and it still returns.
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.
NDA2024
Which of the following is NOT a part of the five principles enshrined in the 'Panchsheel' agreement signed by India and China in 1954 ?
- A Mutual non-aggression
- B Mutual non-interference
- C Peaceful coexistence
- D Cultural cooperation ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
NDA2020
Which one among the following was NOT a Panch Sheel principle ?
- A Peaceful Co-existence
- B Mutual respect for territorial integrity ✓
- C Nuclear deterrence
- D Non-interference in internal affairs
✓ Correct answer: (B)
International Relations › Treaties/Conventions/Agreements
CDS2015
The 'Panchsheel Agreement' for peaceful coexistence was signed between
- A India and Bhutan
- B India and Nepal
- C India and China ✓
- D India and Pakistan
✓ Correct answer: (C)
International Relations › Bilateral & Regional
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