CDS (II) 2019 English Question Paper PDF | UPSC Exam

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  • Year 2019
  • Conducted By UPSC
  • Questions 120
  • Maximum Marks 100
  • Duration Two Hours
  • Languages English

Exam Details

Detail Information
Examination Combined Defence Services Examination (II)
Year 2019
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 Examination (CDS) (II) 2019, conducted by the UPSC. The paper consists of 120 objective-type questions designed to test candidates' proficiency in English language and comprehension. It carries a maximum of 100 marks and is allocated a time duration of two hours. Aspirants can use this paper to understand the exam pattern, question types, and difficulty level, which is crucial for effective preparation for the CDS exam.

Major Topics Covered

  • English Language
  • Spelling
  • 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) 2019 English
  • CDS (II) 2019 General Knowledge
  • CDS (II) 2019 Mathematics
  • CDS (II) 2019 English Answer Key
  • CDS English Syllabus
  • CDS Exam Pattern
  • CDS Exam Pattern
  • CDS (I) 2019

Instructions

  • IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE EXAMINATION, YOU SHOULD 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 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. See directions in the Answer Sheet.
  • 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.
  • Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS.

Questions (page 2)

Q1.

  • (a) Directions : In this section, a word is spelled in four different ways. You are to identify the one which is correct. Choose the alternative bearing the correct spelling from ,
  • (b) Acomodate
  • (c) Accomdate
  • (d) Acomodait

Q2.

  • (a) Recommand
  • (b) Reccommend
  • (c) Recommend
  • (d) Reccomand

Q3.

  • (a) Argyument
  • (b) Argument
  • (c) Arguement
  • (d) Argyooment

Q4.

  • (a) Decisive
  • (b) Desisive
  • (c) Descisive
  • (d) Desicive

Q5.

  • (a) Aggressive
  • (b) Agresive
  • (c) Agressive
  • (d) Aggresive

Q6.

  • (a) Assassination
  • (b) Asassination
  • (c) Asasination
  • (d) Assasination

Q7.

  • (a) Embarassment
  • (b) Embbarasment
  • (c) Embrasement
  • (d) Embarrassment

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Frequently asked questions

What is the full name of the exam for which this paper was conducted?

The full name of the exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (II).

Which year is this CDS English question paper from?

This question paper is from the CDS (II) examination held in 2019.

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.

How many questions are there in the CDS English paper?

There are 120 items (questions) in the CDS English paper.

What is the maximum marks for the CDS English paper?

The maximum marks for the CDS English paper is 100.

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