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X-rays

Asked 2 times in CDS over 2 years (2024–2026), peaking in 2024.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2024–2026
Span
2024
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2024
  • Recurs across 2 years (2024–2026)

Across exams

CDS · 2

How the concept evolved

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Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

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CDS2026
An X-ray beam can be deflected by :
  1. A An electric field
  2. B A magnetic field
  3. C An electric as well as a magnetic field
  4. D Neither an electric field nor a magnetic field ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Physics & Chemistry
CDS2024

X-rays can be used to

  1. inspect welded joints between two metal parts of a machine
  2. study structure of crystals. Select the answer

using the code given below :

  1. A 1 only
  2. B 2 only
  3. C Both 1 and 2 ✓
  4. D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
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