Question 1

What is the Distractor Pairing trap in UPSC Prelims?

Accepted Answer

In match-the-following or assertion-reason questions, UPSC pairs correct items with incorrect ones. Getting one pair right doesn't mean the combination is correct.

Question 2

How many UPSC questions use the Distractor Pairing trap?

Accepted Answer

64 questions across UPSC Prelims 2015-2025 use this trap. 2025 analysis is free.