UPSC Prelims · Science & Tech and Basic Science
Defence, Inventions & Research Labs UPSC Prelims PYQs
UPSC Prelims has asked 50 questions on Defence, Inventions & Research Labs, part of Science & Tech and Basic Science (186 questions). That is 26.9% of the topic, the largest of its 8 sub-topics. The most recent one is from 2026.
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Defence, Inventions & Research Labs PYQs by the latest year asked
Each question is counted once, under the latest year it was asked in the exam.
| Period | PYQs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 and later | 30 | |
| 2016–2020 | 14 | |
| 2011–2015 | 6 |
Sample questions from the free tests
Question text only. The options, the answer and the explanation open in the free test (free sign-in with your mobile number).
Asked in 2026
Which of the following items of defence hardware is/are manufactured in India ?
Attempt it in the free UPSC 2026 GS Paper I
1. Su-30 MKI Fighter Jets
2. T-90 MK-III Tanks
3. Akula Class Submarine
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8 of the 50 questions are in free tests; the rest are part of the Destiny Pass.
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