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CDS 1 2022 question paper has been released by UPSC for Maths, English, and GK. The candidates can start their preparation by solving the previous year's question papers for CDS 1 exam. Download here the CDS 1 question paper for free and begin preparation for the exam.

CDS 1 2022 question paper has been released by UPSC for Maths, English, and GK. Download here the CDS 1 question paper for free and begin preparation for the exam.

CDS 1 2022 Question Paper

CDS 1 2022 Question Paper

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) released the CDS 1 2022 question paper. The question papers are released separately for Elementary Maths, English, and General Knowledge. A number of aspirants who are going to appear for the exam upcoming CDS 1 exam search for CDS question paper PDF to understand the exam pattern, mode of examination, weightage in different sections, etc. According to experts, CDS question papers are crucial for preparation as they help in two ways. First students want to get rid of the fear of the unknown and to know the pattern of the paper. CDS question papers also help students to learn a lot about the type of questions asked and help to beat stress. Solving question papers also help in time management.

CDS 1 question paper 2022 is provided on this page. Candidates can download the question papers for Maths, GK, and English for free and start their preparation for the exam.

Table of contents
  • CDS Exam Pattern 2022
  • What is CDS Marking Scheme?
  • What is the Importance of Solving CDS 1 Question Paper 2022?
  • CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for Elementary Maths
  • CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for GK
  • CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for English

CDS Exam Pattern 2022

The CDS exam pattern is such that it comprises a written exam which is followed by an SSB interview. The CDS exam pattern for IMA, INA, and AFA is similar while the pattern of OTA is different. CDS question paper for IMA, INA, and AFA is divided into three sections-Maths, English and GK. The total marks allotted to the exam are 300 whereas the CDS question paper for OTA comprises questions from English and GK. The total marks allotted to the OTA exam are 200. The standard of papers for other subjects is of graduation level while the maths section is of matriculation level. The SSB Interview for IMA, INA, and AFA is for 300 marks each while for OTA, it is 200. 

What is CDS Marking Scheme?

The CDS marking scheme is given below.

Specifications  English  GK  Mathematics 

Maximum marks

100

100

100

Marks for the correct answer

1 mark for each correct option

1 mark for each correct option

1 mark for each correct option

Negative marking

-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

-0.33 marks for each wrong answer

What is the Importance of Solving CDS 1 Question Paper 2022?

The importance of solving the CDS 1 question paper 2022 is given below:

  • CDS 1 question paper 2022 is like actual papers and it helps in managing time in a better way
  • CDS question paper 2022 is a very important tool to understand the division of marks, the type of questions asked and develop a familiarity with the exam patterns
  • CDS 1 question papers are important as they help students develop tools to divide their time between questions
  • Candidates must attempt these papers under examination conditions to have the best results

Download here CDS 1 2022 Question Paper for Maths

Download here CDS 1 2022 Question Paper for English

Download here CDS 1 2022 Question Paper for GK

CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for Elementary Maths

Questions in CDS exam are asked from Mensuration, Geometry, Algebra, Number System, Trigonometry, Time and Work, Speed and Distance, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Venn Diagram and many more. The distribution of questions in CDS 1 2022 Maths Question Paper is given below.

Topic Number of questions

Mensuration

12

Geometry

11

Algebra

6

Number system

9

Trigonometry

17

Time and Work

1

Speed & Distance

4

Simple Interest and Compound Interest

1

Venn Diagram

4

Profit and Loss

2

Miscllaneous

24

Total

100

CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for GK

CDS 1 question paper 2022 for GK comprised questions from Indian Polity, Indian History, Indian Economy, Geography, General Science, Environment, Science & Tech, Art & Culture, and Current Affairs. The distribution of question in CDS 1 2022 exam is given below.

Topics No. Of Questions

Indian Polity

21

Indian History

13

Indian Economy

6

Geography

22

General Science

30

Environment

3

Science & Tech

3

Art & Culture

3

Current Affairs

19

Total

120

CDS 1 Question Paper 2022 for English

CDS 1 question paper 2022 for English comprised questions from Ordering of Sentences, Fill in the Blanks, Spotting Errors, Reading Comprehension, Antonyms, Synonyms, Part of Speech, Completion of Sentence, Cloze Composition, Idioms & Phrases. CDS 1 question paper 2022 for English is given below.

Topics No. of Questions

Ordering of Sentences

10

Ordering of words in a Sentences

10

Fill in the Blanks

10

Spotting Error

10

Reading Comprehension

10

Antonyms

10

Synonyms

10

Part of Speech

10

Completion of Sentence

10

Cloze Composition

10

Preposition and Determiners

10

idioms & Phrases

10

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