CDS 1 2022 Question Paper: Download Free PDF Here
Combined Defence Services Exam 2025 ( CDS )
Exam On - 13 Apr '25
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
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 12 |
|
| Geometry |
11 |
| 6 |
|
| 9 |
|
| 17 |
|
| Time and Work |
1 |
| Speed & Distance |
4 |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
1 |
| 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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