After the latest rationalisation, how many main visa categories does India have?
- A.22
- B.13
- C.9
- D.23
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Explanation
The correct answer is 9. On 27 August 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs reduced the main visa categories from 13 to nine, and the sub-categories from 49 to 23. Option B is the figure that applied before this round, since the main categories stood at 13 after the earlier rationalisation. Option A is the figure from before that earlier round, when there were 22 main categories and 63 sub-categories; October 2025 brought those to 13 and 49. Option D is the current count of sub-categories, not of main categories, so it tests whether a candidate keeps the two levels apart. The nine main categories are Business, Diplomatic, Work, Journalist, Medical, Official, Student, Visitor and Miscellaneous. The government says it studied visa systems of developed countries and global standards before consolidating similar purposes of travel.
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Practice Questions
Which Indian visa category has been renamed the Visitor Visa?
- A.Business Visa
- B.Tourist Visa
- C.Medical Visa
- D.Miscellaneous Visa
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The erstwhile Tourist Visa is now called the Visitor Visa, a change made because the category permits a far wider set of purposes than conventional tourism.
Read the full explanation →Nationals of how many countries can use India's e-Visa facility?
- A.132 countries
- B.150 countries
- C.172 countries
- D.193 countries
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The e-Visa is processed through electronic travel authorisation and is presently available to nationals of 172 countries.
Read the full explanation →Which Indian visa sub-category covers medical treatment under AYUSH systems?
- A.M-1
- B.M-2
- C.M-3
- D.M-4
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Under the rationalised Medical Visa framework, treatment under AYUSH systems is covered by the M-3 visa, while M-1 covers medical treatment other than AYUSH.
Read the full explanation →How many States and Union Territories are represented in the Theme Pavilion of Bharat Parv 2026?
- A.23
- B.25
- C.29
- D.36
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The Theme Pavilion, described as a major attraction of the festival, features participation from that many States and Union Territories along with Incredible India and Central Cottage Industries, and it showcases more than 100 One District One Product items besides handicrafts, textiles, paintings and agricultural produce.
Read the full explanation →Bharat Parv 2026 is being organised by which Union ministry?
- A.Ministry of Culture
- B.Ministry of Tourism
- C.Ministry of Textiles
- D.Ministry of Education
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The correct answer is the Ministry of Tourism, which organises Bharat Parv 2026 in partnership with Gujarat Tourism and with the support of the States and Union Territories.
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