Q1. A truly respectable old man is a ripe person.
- (a) senior
- (b) mature
- (c) perfect
- (d) seasoned
CDS (I) 2018 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam
- Year 2018
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (I) |
| Year | 2018 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English |
| Subject | English |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the English paper for the Combined Defence Services Examination (I) conducted by UPSC in 2018. The paper consists of 120 objective-type questions and is allocated a maximum of 100 marks, with a time limit of two hours. Aspirants preparing for the CDS exam can use this previous year's question paper to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and important topics covered in the English section. Practicing with this paper can significantly enhance preparation for the Combined Defence Services Examination.
Major Topics Covered
- English Language
- Synonyms
- Vocabulary
Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Defence Services Examination (I preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
Related Resources
- CDS (I) 2018 General Ability Test
- CDS (I) 2018 Mathematics
- CDS (I) 2018 English Answer Key
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS (II) 2018 English
- CDS (I) 2019 English
Instructions
- CHECK THAT THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS, ETC.
- IF SO, GET IT REPLACED BY A COMPLETE TEST BOOKLET.
- Please note that it is the candidate's responsibility to encode and fill in the Roll Number and
- Test Booklet Series Code A, B, C or D carefully and without any omission or discrepancy at the appropriate places in the OMR Answer Sheet.
- Any omission/discrepancy will render the Answer Sheet liable for rejection.
- You have to enter your Roll Number on the Test
- DO NOT write anything else on the Test Booklet.
- This Test Booklet contains 120 items (questions).
- Each item comprises four responses (answers).
- You will select the response which you want to mark on the Answer Sheet.
- In case, you feel that there is more than one correct response, mark the response which you consider the best.
- In any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- in the Answer Sheet. All items carry equal marks.
- Before you proceed to mark in the Answer Sheet the response to various items in the Test Booklet,
- you have to fill in some particulars in the Answer Sheet as per instructions sent to you with your Admission Certificate.
- After you have completed filling in all your responses on the Answer Sheet and the examination has
- concluded, you should hand over to the Invigilator only the Answer Sheet.
- You are permitted to take away with you the Test Booklet.
- Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which (i) a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one-third of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one (ii) of the given answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- If a question is left blank i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty (iii) for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
Questions (page 2)
Q2. The soldiers repulsed the enemy.
- (a) defeated
- (b) destroyed
- (c) rejected
- (d) repelled
Q3. She deftly masked her feelings.
- (a) hid
- (b) flaunted
- (c) oblique
- (d) obscured
Q4. Vendors must have licence.
- (a) One who drives a car
- (b) One who works in a hospital
- (c) One who is employed in food serving
- (d) One engaged in selling
Q5. They will not admit children under fourteen.
- (a) avow
- (b) receive
- (c) accept
- (d) concede
Q6. The jewels have been stolen from her bedroom.
- (a) embezzled
- (b) asserted
- (c) yielded
- (d) abdicated
Q7. The soldier showed an exemplary courage.
- (a) flawed
- (b) faulty
- (c) ideal
- (d) boisterous
Q8. They served fruits after the dinner.
- (a) assisted
- (b) obliged
- (c) waited
- (d) offered
Q9. The committee should recommend his name to the government.
- (a) praise
- (b) advise
- (c) counsel
- (d) suggest
Q10. Can medicines save us from death?
- (a) hide
- (b) rescue
- (c) protect
- (d) liberate
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Frequently asked questions
What is the full name of the exam?
The full name of the exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (I).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2018.
Who conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination?
The Combined Defence Services Examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
What is the subject of this question paper?
This question paper is for the English subject.
What is the maximum marks for the English paper?
The maximum marks for the English paper is 100.
What is the time duration allowed for the English paper?
The time allowed for the English paper is Two Hours.