CDS 2025 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Combined Defence Services Exam
- Year 2025
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination |
| Year | 2025 |
| 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 section of the Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination (I) 2025, conducted by UPSC. The paper is designed to test candidates' proficiency in the English language, a crucial component of the CDS exam. It comprises objective-type questions with a total of 100 marks, to be completed within a time limit of two hours. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, aiding in their preparation for the Combined Defence Services Examination.
Major Topics Covered
- English Language
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Comprehension
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
Related Resources
- CDS (I) 2025 General Knowledge Question Paper
- CDS (I) 2025 Mathematics Question Paper
- CDS (II) 2024 English Question Paper
- CDS (I) 2025 English Answer Key
- CDS Exam Syllabus
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS English Exam Pattern
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 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.
- (ii) If a candidate gives more than one answer, it will be treated as a wrong answer even if one 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. Amongst them all, she was the only one with the perquisite to understand the complexity of the situation.
Q3. At the official function organised for the attending dignitaries, guests arrived in scrumptious attire for the banquet.
Q4. The lake atop the mountain has always been the lyre for intrepid hikers.
Q5. The candidates went through an intensive instruction process before their absorption into the service.
Q6. The office memorandum directed personnel to minimise their consumption of office stationery by up to twenty percent.
Q7. The announcement of an unexpected bonus led to great tumult among the staff.
Q8. The scurrilous remarks in the article were met with great joy by the leadership of the company.
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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 for?
This question paper is for the CDS Examination (I) 2025.
Who conducts the CDS exam?
The CDS exam is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC).
What is the subject of this paper?
This paper is for the English subject.
What is the total duration of the exam?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.
What are the maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 100.