Q1. He had been doing the job of a physician during the 1990s.
- (a) He had been doing
- (b) the job of a physician
- (c) during the 1990s.
- (d) No error.
CDS (I) 2021 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam
- Year 2021
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (I) |
| Year | 2021 |
| 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) 2021, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The paper consists of 120 objective-type questions designed to test candidates' proficiency in English language and comprehension. It allows a total of two hours to complete and carries a maximum of 100 marks. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and common topics tested in the English paper, crucial for effective preparation for the CDS exam. This previous year Combined Defence Services Examination (I) question paper (2021) is useful for Administrative / Civil Services aspirants preparing for Central government recruitment. The paper was conducted by UPSC and reflects the official exam pattern, marking scheme and difficulty level seen in recent cycles. Use it for timed practice, topic-wise revision and understanding how questions are framed in the real examination. Download the free PDF on QuizCurrent to read instructions, attempt MCQs and compare your answers with the study notes provided on this page. Key syllabus areas include Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Vocabulary, Grammar, Comprehension. Useful for Combined Defence Services Examination (I preparation. Helps understand the latest exam pattern. Useful for practice and self-assessment.
Major Topics Covered
- Spotting Errors
- Sentence Improvement
- Vocabulary
- Grammar
- Comprehension
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) 2021 General Knowledge Question Paper
- CDS (I) 2021 Mathematics Question Paper
- CDS (II) 2021 English Question Paper
- CDS (II) 2021 General Knowledge Question Paper
- CDS (I) 2021 English Answer Key
- CDS Exam Syllabus
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS 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 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 any case, choose ONLY ONE response for each item.
- You have to mark all your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- 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
- 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.
- away with you the Test Booklet. Sheets for rough work are appended in the Test Booklet at the end.
- Penalty for wrong Answers: THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN
Questions (page 2)
Q2. He said that he preferred coffee than tea.
- (a) He said
- (b) that he preferred
- (c) coffee than tea.
- (d) No error.
Q3. All that glitters are not gold.
- (a) All that
- (b) glitters
- (c) are not gold.
- (d) No error.
Q4. A species is considered endangered when it is
- (a) A species is considered
- (b) endangered when it is
- (c) in a very high risk of extinction in the world.
- (d) No error.
Q5.
- (a) Our greatest glory
- (b) is not in never falling
- (c) Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fell.
- (d) No error.
Q6.
- (a) Language is
- (b) Language is an essential modes of communication and every language matters in communication.
- (c) and every language matters in communication.
- (d) No error.
Q7.
- (a) The matter was been resolved after long deliberations among the members of the team.
- (b) after long deliberations
- (c) among the members of the team.
- (d) No error.
Q8.
- (a) Care has been taken
- (b) Care has been taken to ensure safety and security of the participants in the event.
- (c) of the participants in the event.
- (d) No error.
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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 CDS (I) 2021 examination.
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 maximum marks for this paper?
The maximum marks for this paper are 100.
What is the time allowed for this paper?
The time allowed for this paper is Two Hours.
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