Q1. He almost planned the entire strategy of operation single-handed
- (p) Q
- (q) P
- (r) R
- (s) S
- (a) RSPQ
- (b) PRQS
- (c) SQRP
- (d) QPSR
CDS 2017 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam
- Year 2017
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Year | 2017 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | English |
| Subject | English |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the official question paper for the English paper of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination held in 2017 by the UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' proficiency in the English language and consists of 120 objective-type questions, with a total maximum mark of 100. Candidates are allowed two hours to complete the examination. This paper is crucial for aspirants preparing for the CDS exam, offering insights into the question patterns, difficulty level, and important topics covered in the English section. Solving previous year papers like this one is a key strategy for effective preparation.
Major Topics Covered
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- Combined Defence Services Examination
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- 2017 question paper
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Why This Paper is Important
- Useful for Combined Defence Services Examination preparation
- Helps understand the latest exam pattern
- Useful for practice and self-assessment
- Covers frequently asked General Studies topics
- Helpful for analysing question trends
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Instructions
- THIS TEST BOOKLET DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNPRINTED OR TORN OR MISSING PAGES OR ITEMS.
- 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 Booklet in the Box provided alongside.
- 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 a wrong answer (i) 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 of the given (ii) answers happens to be correct and there will be same penalty as above to that question.
- (iii) If a question is left blank, i.e., no answer is given by the candidate, there will be no penalty for that question.
- DO NOT OPEN THIS TEST BOOKLET UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO (1-A)
Questions (page 2)
Q2. It is a fact that rice is one of the most prolific than almost any other crop
- (p) P
- (q) Q
- (r) yielding a greater return per acre of food crops
- (s) S
- (a) SRQP
- (b) RPSQ
- (c) QRSP
- (d) PSRQ
Q3. Up to the end of the eighteenth century, not only because it was often fatal,
- (p) P
- (q) smallpox was a particularly dreaded disease, but also because those who recovered
- (r) R
- (s) were permanently disfigured
- (a) PQRS
- (b) QRSP
- (c) PRSQ
- (d) QPRS
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDS).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2017.
Who conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination?
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination.
What is the subject of this question paper?
This question paper is for the English subject.
What is the total number of questions in the paper?
The paper contains 120 items (questions).
What is the maximum marks for the English paper?
The maximum marks for the English paper is 100.