2026 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2026 · GS Paper I
Question 67: International Relations and Current Affairs
Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
| List I (Project Supported by India) | List II (Country) |
|---|---|
| A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project | 1. Maldives |
| B. Restoration of Stor Palace | 2. Afghanistan |
| C. District Hospital at Dickoya | 3. Bhutan |
| D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies | 4. Sri Lanka |
Code : A B C D
a1 4 2 3
b3 2 4 1
c3 4 2 1
d1 2 4 3
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (b).
The Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project (720 MW) is in Bhutan. The Stor Palace in Kabul, restored with Indian support, is in Afghanistan. The district hospital at Dickoya is in Sri Lanka. The Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies, supported by India, is in the Maldives. So the code is A-3, B-2, C-4, D-1.
- A. Mangdechhu Hydroelectric Project: Bhutan (3).
- B. Stor Palace restoration: Afghanistan (2).
- C. District Hospital at Dickoya: Sri Lanka (4).
- D. Institute of Security and Law Enforcement Studies: Maldives (1).
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Wrong: it puts the hydroelectric project in the Maldives.
- (b) Right: A-Bhutan, B-Afghanistan, C-Sri Lanka, D-Maldives.
- (c) Wrong: Stor Palace is in Afghanistan, not Sri Lanka.
- (d) Wrong: Mangdechhu is in Bhutan, not the Maldives.
Only the provisional key (27 May 2026) was found; the final key replaces it when found.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2026, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.