Nationals of how many countries can use India's e-Visa facility?
- A.132 countries
- B.150 countries
- C.172 countries
- D.193 countries
Correct answer
Explanation
The correct answer is 172 countries. The e-Visa is processed through electronic travel authorisation and is presently available to nationals of 172 countries. A related figure that is easy to confuse with it is 13, which is the number of sub-categories under which e-Visas are issued, and which is also the number of main visa categories that existed before the latest round. The other options are invented and do not appear in the rationalisation. Candidates should also note the e-Visa variants named in the new framework: the e-S1 visa for foreign students enrolled through the Study in India portal may be granted for up to five years or the duration of the course, whichever is less, with multiple entries, and production investment business, earlier issued as e-B4, now falls under the B-2 business sub-category.
Read the full article: India Cuts Visa Categories From 13 to 9 in MHA Rationalisation
Practice Questions
After the latest rationalisation, how many main visa categories does India have?
- A.22
- B.13
- C.9
- D.23
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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.
Read the full explanation →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 →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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