Cavalier Institute released the CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 (Unofficial). The candidates can check their probable scores by comparing their responses with the CDS answer key in the article.
CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 By Cavalier
The CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 has been released by many coaching institutes after the exam is over. These are the unofficial answer key but the candidates can get their probable scores by comparing them with their responses. The Cavalier Institute also released the CDS 2 answer key for the exam that was conducted on September 1, 2024. Download the CDS 2 Answer Key PDF for GK, and English (SET A, B, C, and D). Read the article below to get complete information.
CDS Exam 2024
The UPSC conducts the CDS exams twice a year, namely CDS 1 and CDS 2. The CDS 1 exam, is held for courses beginning in January at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, and the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, as well as courses beginning in April at the Officers Training Academy in Chennai. CDS 2 is, on the other hand, conducted for courses beginning in July at the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun, the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad, the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala, and the Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
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CDS 2 Answer Key by Major Kalshi 2024
CDS 2 Exam 2024: Highlights
The candidates can check the CDS 2 Answer Key highlights for the CDS 2 exam below in the table:
| Parameters |
Details |
|---|---|
| Name of exam |
Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Conducted by |
|
| Exam Level |
National |
| Exam frequency |
Twice a year (April and September) |
| Exam mode |
Offline |
| Exam stages |
Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Exam timing |
The time allotted to each paper such as English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics is two hours |
| Language of question paper |
English and Hindi |
| No of questions |
Elementary Maths: 100 General English: 120 General Knowledge: 120 |
| Total marks |
Written Exam IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 SSB Interview IMA, INA and AFA: 300 OTA: 200 |
| Marking scheme |
One mark for the correct answer 0.33 marks were deducted for wrong answers |
How to Download the CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 by Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS answer key 2024 by Cavalier for all sets by following the steps given below:
Q: Is the CDS 1 2024 answer key released?
The unofficial answer key for the CDS 1 2024 was released on April 21, 2024. However, the official answer key will be released by the UPSC after the completion of the recruitment process. The cut off and the final merit list of the candidates who have qualified the CDS 1 2024 exam will be available along with the final answer key. The candidates must note that the UPSC does not open any answer key objection tracker. The candidates cannot raise any query against the CDS 1 answer key and no provisional answer key is for the CDS 1 exam.
Q: Is the CDS final answer key the final result or UPSC releases separate scorecard?
Q: Is the CDS 2 answer key released?
The CDS 2 answer key has been released on September 1, 2024 by various instritutes. The candidates can check their scores by comparing the answer key with the responses they have marked against the questions asked in the CDS exam. However, the answer keys that will release on September 1, 2024, will be unofficial and released by the coaching institutes. The official answer key will be relased by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) after the recruitment process gets over for the CDS 2 exam in 2024.
The CDS 2 answer key is available on this page in the form of PDF whcih can be downloaded merely by a click. The candidates are advied to compare and calculate their marks carefully as the CDS exam follows negative marking scheme.
- Click on the links present in the article for CDS 2 exam answer key 2024
- The CDS Answer Key will appear on the screen
- Download the CDS answer key and save it for later use
Also Read: CDS Expected Cut Off 2024
CDS Answer Key PDF 2024 By Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS 2 answer key by clicking on the PDF link given in the table below and calculate their probable scores for CDS 2024.
| CDS 2 Answer Key | CDS 2 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for English (Set C) | Download here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for GK (Set C) | Download Here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2024 for Maths | Available Soon |
CDS 2024 Question Paper PDF
The question paper for the CDS exam has been provided below in the table. The candidates can download the question paper by clicking the CDS question paper link:
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
1 Jan '25 - 7 Jan '25
16 Dec '24 - 15 Jan '25
26 Dec '24 - 17 Jan '25
18 Jan '25 - 20 Jan '25
31 Jan '25
22 Feb '25 - 23 Feb '25
4 Feb '25 - 25 Feb '25
8 Jun '25
27 May '25 - 24 Jun '25
25 Apr '25 - 25 May '25
| CDS 2 Question Paper 2024 | CDS 2 Question Paper PDF 2024 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper 2024 | CDS 1 Question Paper PDF 2024 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Click Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Click Here |
CDS Answer Key PDF 2023 By Cavalier
The candidates can download the CDS answer key by clicking on the PDF link given in the table below and calculate their probable scores for the CDS 1 exam.
| CDS 2 Answer Key | CDS 2 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for English | Download Here |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for GK | - |
| CDS 2 Answer Key 2023 for Maths | - |
| CDS 1 Answer Key | CDS 1 Answer Key PDF |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for English | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for GK | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Answer Key 2023 for Maths | Download Here |
CDS 2023 Question Paper PDF
The question paper for the CDS exam has been provided below in the table. The candidates can download the question paper by clicking the CDS question paper link:
| CDS 2 Question Paper 2023 | CDS 2 Question Paper PDF 2023 |
|---|---|
| CDS 2 Question Paper English | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Question Paper GK | Click Here |
| CDS 2 Question Paper Maths | Available Soon |
| CDS 1 Question Paper 2023 | CDS 1 Question Paper PDF 2023 |
|---|---|
| CDS 1 Question Paper English | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper GK | Download Here |
| CDS 1 Question Paper Maths | Download Here |
How to calculate scores using CDS Answer Key 2024?
Candidates need to follow the marking scheme to calculate the scores prescribed by the examination authority.
- There is a penalty for wrong answers, and for the correct answer, the candidate will allot the marks assigned to the particular question.
- There is a negative marking for an incorrect answer. 1/3 marks are deducted as per the CDS exam pattern.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer and a penalty of 1/3 mark will be deducted.
- If a candidate does not attempt a question, then there will be no penalty for that question.
- The scores of a candidate will be calculated by the UPSC, which is based on the number of correct answers after applying the penalty for wrong answers.
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Q: What are the benefits of CDS answer key?
Q: How can I calculate CDS marks from CDS answer key?
Q: How do I download CDS answer key 2025?
Candidates can download the official answer key of CDS, steps are mentioned below:
- Click the given links for the CDS answer key
- On a new page, the answer key opens in PDF format
- Download the answer key and save it
Q: Has the exam conducting authority released CDS written exam answer key?
Yes, the authority (UPSC) will release the CDS answer key for the written examination on the official website.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 days ago
If you have completed Part I and Part II of the application form for UPSC CDS and also paid, but are not able to select an exam center, then there are a few things you can do;
Check your Form:
Ensure that each required section is filled in appropriately in both parts of the application form.
Sometimes,
Contributor-Level 9
Answered 6 days ago
CDS 1 2025 application form correction window is available now. The authority extended the last date to apply for the CDS 1 2025. The last date to apply for CDS 1 2025 was January 1, 2025.
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Beginner-Level 1
Answered a week ago
Your sister can surely give the CDS exam. Since she is class 12 and studying Biology, she needs to complete her graduation first, as CDS exam requires candidates to be a graduate from any recognised university.
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
Any OBC girl is free to apply for the CDS-I examination under reservation benefits extended by the government.
The eligibility of OBCs, including girls, is similar to that of general categories regarding age and educational qualifications. However, here his age limit has been relaxed and certain seat
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered a month ago
You would be eligible to take the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam in April 2025 if you were between the ages of 20 and 24 on January 1, 2025. You would be 24 years old in December 2024 because your birthday is December 15, 2000, hence you would be eligible to apply for the CDS exam in April 2
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Contributor-Level 10
i have completed the part I and II status of UPSC cds form on 31st dec 2024.payment is also done but can't choose the centre what to do?