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Geography question from UPSC CSE-Prelims, 2026

Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
(Indian Army Corps) : (Headquarters)

Last updated Oct 28, 2026
Correct Answer: Option D — 33 Corps : Srinagar
Here is the breakdown of the Indian Army Corps and their correct headquarters:

(a) 3 Corps (Spear Corps): Headquartered in Dimapur, Nagaland. (Correctly matched)

(b) 4 Corps (Gajraj Corps): Headquartered in Tezpur, Assam. (Correctly matched)

(c) 14 Corps (Fire and Fury Corps): Headquartered in Leh, Ladakh. (Correctly matched)

(d) 33 Corps (Trishakti Corps): This is incorrectly matched. It is headquartered in Sukna (Siliguri), West Bengal, not Srinagar.

Note: The corps headquartered in Srinagar is the 15 Corps (Chinar Corps).
Answer verified by Quintessence Classes faculty — Karan Nagar, Srinagar.
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Exam UPSC CSE
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Year 2026
Subject Geography
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