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UPSC 2026 PYQ 1Geography

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ? 1. Belarus 2. Poland 3. Germany 4. Switzerland Select the answer using the code given below :

  1. 1, 2 and 4
  2. 1 and 4 only
  3. 2 and 3
  4. 2 and 4 only

Answer: C. 2 and 3

UPSC 2026 PYQ 2Quantitative Aptitude

How many words can one form by shuffling the letters of the word QUEUE, if Q is always followed by U? The words thus formed need not necessarily have any meaning.

  1. 6
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 12

Answer: D. 12

UPSC 2026 PYQ 3Economics

The artificially fixed rupee-sterling exchange rate prescribed by the Hilton-Young Commission (1926) was adopted by the British Government for which one of the following reasons ?

  1. Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness
  2. Providing support to Indian importers
  3. Encouraging export of cotton produce from India
  4. Preventing depreciation of the Rupee in terms of gold

Answer: A. Aiding the flow of remittances from India and maintaining India's creditworthiness

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Geography · 2026

Which of the following countries are members of the European Union ?

1

Belarus

2

Poland

3

Germany

4

Switzerland Select the answer using the code given below :

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Subject split for UPSC 2026: Polity (19), History (18), Economics (17), Science (16), and Geography (14). Use it to see where the 2026 paper concentrated its marks.

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Polity · 19History · 18Economics · 17Science · 16Geography · 14Current Affairs · 7Environment · 2

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