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Updated on Sep 1, 2024 19:29 IST
The CDS 2 2024 exam is over. Shift 3 was the math paper, which was conducted from 3 to 5 pm. Candidates can check below in detail CDS 2 Maths question paper analysis, including the overall difficulty level, questions or topics asked, good attempts, question paper pdf, answer key, and more.

CDS 2 exam question paper analysis 2024 for Maths is provided here. The CDS 2 Maths exam analysis 2024 is based on students responses. Candidates can evaluate their performance by checking the CDS 2 Maths Question Paper analysis, including the good attempts, topics asked, difficulty level, etc.

CDS 2 2024 Maths Question Paper Analysis

CDS 2 2024 Maths Question Paper Analysis

CDS 2 Maths Analysis 2024: The UPSC successfully conducted the CDS 2 2024 exam on September 1, 2024. Maths exam was conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm.  Candidates can check below the CDS 2 question paper analysis for Maths based on the responses from the students, including the number of good attempts, difficulty level, topics asked, subject-wise distribution, exam pattern change or not, etc.

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Hi there, The "Combined Defence Services" CDS Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission UPSC for the recruitment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. The UPSC will conduct the CDS exam twice a year. The Air Force Common Entrance Test AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Air Force twice a year. Besides, graduates who have secured 60% marks both in Maths & Physics at 10+2 level are eligible to apply online for the AFCAT exam. You can practice daily Current Affairs MCQ, give the weekly and monthly test, practice English comprehension, study the pdf, watch videos, doubt sessions, and many more - all at your convenient time at your own place.

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Table of contents
  • CDS 2 Exam Analysis 2024: Overall Difficulty Level
  • CDS 2 Maths Exam Analysis: Good Attempts
  • CDS 2 Exam 2024: Section-Wise Maths Analysis

CDS 2 Exam Analysis 2024: Overall Difficulty Level

The UPSC CDS 2 2024 exam comprises three sections, namely English, General Knowledge, and Maths. Candidates applying for OTA comprised only two sections, which are English and General Knowledge. The duration of each section is two hours. After the conclusion of the Maths exam, we will provide the CDS 2 question paper analysis 2024 here.

Shiksha reporter Rupali Pruthi reported live from the centre in Delhi to gather the candidates' feedback regarding the difficulty level of the Maths section. As per the students, the overall Difficulty level of the CDS 2 2024 Maths question paper was Moderate. The pattern was changed. Statement questions were asked. Trigonometry questions were there. Expected cutoff for Maths 120-150. Good attempts 70-80.

Topics asked were:

  • Arithmetic
  • Algebra
  • Trigonometry
  • Geometry
  • Mensuration
  • Statistics
  • Trignometry
  • Height & Distance, etc.
Paper Overall Difficulty Level
Maths Moderate

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UPSC CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024

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CDS 2 Maths Exam Analysis: Good Attempts

According to the student reviews, we will provide the number of good attempts in CDS 2 2024 Maths exam. With the help of good attempts, candidates will be able to evaluate their performance and strategise their approach regarding attempting the questions.

Paper Good Attempts
Maths 70-80

CDS 2 Math Exam Analysis 2024 Video

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CDS 2 Exam 2024: Section-Wise Maths Analysis

Candidates can check below the UPSC CDS 2 2024 Maths number of questions asked and good attempts section-wise.
Topics CDS 2 2024 Number of Questions asked
Number System Available soon
Mensuration 2D 1
Mensuration 3D Available soon
Geometry Available soon
Profit and loss Available soon
Algebraic Identities 14
Percentage Available soon
HCF & LCM Available soon
Time & work Available soon
Height & Distance Available soon
Ratio & Proportion Available soon
Mixture & Allegation Available soon
Trigonometry Available soon
Simple Interest Available soon
Compound Interest Available soon
Statistics Available soon
Average 3
Speed and distance Available soon
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