Topic Polarity
Asked 4 times across 3 UPSC exams over 32 years (1994–2026), peaking in 2021.
Key insights
- Most tested in CSE — 2 of 4 PYQs
- Most asked in 2021
- Recurs across 4 years (1994–2026)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CSE 1994 → CAPF 2024 → GEO 2026
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 4) 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 : The polar nature of water makes it
- a very good solvent for ionic compounds
- to act as an amphoteric substance
- to form hydrates of different types
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- A I and II only
- B II and III only
- C I and III only
- D I, II and III
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
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CAPF2024
Water is a good solvent for dissolving ionic compounds because
- A It has a high specific heat
- B It has no colour
- C It has a high dipole moment ✓
- D It has a high boiling point
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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CSE2021
Water can dissolve more substances than any other liquid because
- A it is dipolar in nature ✓
- B it is a good conductor of heat
- C it has high value of specific heat
- D it is an oxide of hydrogen
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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