UPSC CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024 OUT: Exam Pattern, Marking Scheme, PDF Link & More

Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )

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The UPSC conducted the CDS 2 2024 exam on September 1, 2024. The CDS 2 2024 Maths paper was held from 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Maths question paper 2024 pdf, answers, and more here. Also, candidates can check below the CDS Maths previous years' question paper pdf.

CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024

CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024

CDS 2 Maths Question Paper 2024: The CDS 2 exam 2024 is held on September 1 in three shifts. CDS 2 Maths paper 2024 was conducted from 3 pm to 5 pm. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Maths question paper pdf and download it. Also, candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS exam can check previous year math question papers that will help in the preparation. The CDS 2 2024 answer key will also be provided here so that the candidates can analyse their performances.

The CDS exam is conducted twice a year to enrol cadets for the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA). Those candidates who will qualify for the CDS exam are called for the SSB interview. 

Q:   How many question should I answer to get a good score in the CDS exam?

A:
The candidates must solve more than 50 per cent questions to secure safe marks in order to qualify the CDS cut off. However, to qualify for the CDS exam, the candidates must secure more than 70 per cent marks to get selected for the CDS SSB interview surely. The candidates selected for the SSB interview will be assessed for their mental, physical, and medical ability. The candidates will be considered qualified for the SSB after qualifying the SSB interview. However, the marks of the interview can't be predicted as it completely depends upon the boards and interview panelists. The candidates must not that If they are NIT recommended by the board after the SSB interview they will not move forward for the next stage of the CDS selection to be come Commissioned Officers on the Indian Armed Forces.

Q:   How many questions are asked in the English section of CDS exam?

A:
Total number of questions asked in the English Language of CDS exam is 120. These questions are asked from different sections. These sections has been given below for the candidates: a) Basic Grammar b) Idioms & Phrases c) Synonyms and Antonyms d) Reading Comprehension Solving e) Substitution of Words f) Error Spotting g) Para Jumbles.

Q:   How many questions are asked in the Maths section of CDS exam?

A:
The CDS question paper for Mathematics carries a total of 100 questions. The section from which the questions are asked has been given below for the candidates: a) Profit and loss b) Elementary Number Theory: Division algorithm c) Prime and composite numbers: Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and 11. d) Multiples and factors e) Factorisation Theorem, etc. The candidates must go through these Maths section to secure maximum marks as these section comprise maximum marks in the question paper in the Maths section.

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 CDS Maths Previous Years Question Papers

Candidates preparing for the upcoming CDS 2024 can check the CDS maths previous year question paper in the table below.

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CDS Answer Key 2024 is important for the candidates who are preparing for the upcoming session exam. Also, it help candidates to analyse their performance in the exam. Candidates can download the CDS answer key via link provided below. Candidates have to compare their responses with the answer key to get the marks. 

CDS Answer Key Download Link: Year Wise CDS Answer Key

CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024

The CDS 2 Exam Pattern 2024 is divided into a written exam and SSB Interview. The written exam for IMA, INA, and AFA consists of three sections, namely English, general knowledge, and Elementary Maths while the test paper for admission to OTA consists of two sections, namely English and General Knowledge. The duration of each section is two hours. The total marks for IMA, INA, and AFA are 300, while for OTA it is 200. Further, the SSB interview for IMA, INA, and AFA carries 300 marks each, while it is 200 marks for OTA. The SSB interview procedure consists of two stages: I and II. Stage I of the SSB Interview comprises Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception Description Test (PP&DT) and Interviews, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests, and Conferences.

Q:   What is the language of question paper in CDS exam?

A:
The language of CDS question paper is bilingual, i.e, English and Hindi. The question paper for the English subject is in the English Language, while the questions for General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics subjects are available in both English and Hindi languages. Candidates can choose the language in which they want to attempt the question paper while filling their application form. It is important to note that the question paper for each subject will be available in only one language, and candidates cannot switch between languages during the exam.

Q:   Is there any question repetition in the CDS exam?

A:
Yes, sometimes questions do get repeated in the CDS exam. However, the UPSC does not directly repeat the question word for word; instead, the basic part gets repeated. For example, you can SEE questions on Article 32 in different years framed differently. From the analysis of the previous year's question paper, it can be concluded that important themes get revisited in CDS. This is the same for GK, math, and English papers. This is why experts and toppers always suggest analyzing the previous year's question paper. By analyzing previous year's question Sets you can not just make a list of such repetitive themes but also understand the patterns in which questions can be framed. Hence, you must start CDS preparation by solving PYQ.

Q:   Is CDS Question Paper 2025 released officially?

A:

Yes, the examination authority will release the CDS Question Papers 2025 officially on the official website. The question papers will be released in the form of PDF. Candidates will be able to download the CDS question papers 2025 from this page also for free. The question papers will help candidates to check the difficulty level of the exam, questions asked, pattern changed or not, etc.

Q:   How do I download CDS Question papers 2025?

A:

Candidates can check below the steps to download the CDS question papers for free.

  • Visit our website; Shiksha.com.
  • Create your profile by mentioning certain details.
  • Once a profile is generated, you will be able to download the question papers for free.
  • Download and save it.

Q:   How many questions are asked in CDS General Awareness section?

A:
The CDS General Awareness section comprises 120 question for 100 marks. The candidates need to solve all the questions as all question are compulsory. If the candidates leaves the question no marks will be awarded for it, however, if the candidates answer it wrong then the penalty of 1/3 marks will given against the wrong answer. The General Awareness section comprises questions from the Current Affairs general Science, history, polity, geography, Maths etc. The candidates can prepare for the CDS General Awareness section by following the analysis of the CDS exam and solving the previous year's question papers. However, the candidates must pen down that the CDS exam follows a negative pattern and they must marks their answer correctly or they will get their marks deducted.

CDS 2 Negative Marking 2024

Scroll down for the CDS 2 2024 section- wise marking scheme.

  • For the correct answer, one mark will be awarded.
  • For the incorrect answer, 1/3 mark is deducted
  • Candidates marking more than one option are treated as incorrect.
  • If a question is left unanswered, there will be no negative marking.

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