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UPSC interview questions on Defence

Real questions UPSC interview boards asked on Defence, CSE 2021 to CSE 2025.

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Real questions on Defence

488 questions in 266 interviews mention defence, Agniveer, Agnipath, Tejas.

  • India is one of the largest importers of defence equipment and arms. How can we reduce it?

    Static GS / OpinionWhat should be done
    Chairperson · Raj Shukla board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Haryana, Sociology optional

  • Ignorance of law cannot be a defence. Do you agree with this?

    DAF: Extracurricular Activities (Legal Literacy Club)Your opinion
    Member not recorded · Raj Shukla board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Punjab, Sociology optional

  • Name some PSUs in defence production.

    Static GS / OpinionPlain fact
    Member 2 · R N Choubey board · CSE 2023

  • Should we engage the private sector in defence production?

    Static GS / OpinionYour opinionFollow-up
    Member 2 · R N Choubey board · CSE 2023

  • Why is so much defence land vacant?

    DAF: Work Experience (IDES)Why / reasons
    Member 1 · R N Choubey board · CSE 2023

  • What is the categorisation of defence land?

    DAF: Work Experience (IDES)Plain factFollow-up
    Member 1 · R N Choubey board · CSE 2023

  • If you are the Defence Secretary, what measures will you take to secure the borders in the North East?

    DAF: Home State (Assam)Role-play (As DM ...)
    Member 3 · Suman Sharma board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Assam

  • Defend India at the global stage with respect to its emissions.

    Static GS / OpinionRole-play (As DM ...)
    Member 3 · B B Swain board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Uttar Pradesh, Geography optional

  • Tell me about the Agniveer scheme. What are the benefits?

    Static GS / OpinionImpact / importance
    Member 4 · Suman Sharma board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Karnataka

  • What is the defence budget of India as a % of GDP?

    Static GS / OpinionPlain fact
    Member 4 · Raj Shukla board · CSE 2023 · Candidate: Madhya Pradesh, Commerce and Accountancy optional

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How often it comes up

Share of each year's interviews with at least one question on it.

9.7%

CSE 2021

8.7%

CSE 2022

9.7%

CSE 2023

13%

CSE 2024

11%

CSE 2025

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