Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2026
Which one of the following rivers is also known by the name of "Dihang" in Northeast India ?
- A Dikhow
- B Brahmaputra ✓
- C Subansiri
- D Teesta
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
CDS2025
River Danube does not flow through which one of the following capital cities in Europe ?
- A Belgrade
- B Budapest
- C Prague ✓
- D Vienna
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Geography › World Regional Geography
NDA2021
River Beas, flowing from Himachal and Punjab, joins the river
- A Indus.
- B Satluj. ✓
- C Chenab.
- D Ravi.
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Geography › Physical Geography of India
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