Q1. I asked two people the way to the station
- (a) but neither of them could help me
- (b) however none of them could show me the way
- (c) either of them
- (d) all of them
CDS (II) 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 (II) |
| 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 English paper for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II) conducted by UPSC in 2021. The paper consists of 100 marks and is allocated a duration of two hours. It features objective-type questions designed to test candidates' proficiency in the English language. Aspirants can use this question paper to understand the exam pattern, question difficulty, and common topics covered, aiding in their preparation for the CDS exam. This previous year Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 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 Sentence Completion, 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
- Sentence Completion
- 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 (II) 2021 General Ability Test
- CDS (II) 2021 Mathematics
- CDS (I) 2021 English
- CDS (II) 2021 English Answer Key
- CDS English Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS Exam Pattern
- CDS (I) 2021
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 your responses ONLY on the separate Answer Sheet provided.
- 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.
- There are four alternatives for the answer to every question.
- For each question for which a (i) 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 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 room was very warm
- (a) because the AC was set to moderate temperature
- (b) though the AC was set to very cold
- (c) since the AC was not very warm in its temperature setting
- (d) since the AC was in a very low temperature setting
Q3. We could leave today or we could leave tomorrow
- (a) preferring what you want
- (b) as you prefer one of the two
- (c) depending on what you prefer
- (d) whichever you prefer
Q4. Mohan and I couldn't get into the house because
- (a) neither of us had the keys
- (b) both of us do not have the keys
- (c) either of us did not have the keys
- (d) neither of us did have the keys
Q5. There are many good hotels, you can choose to stay in
- (a) many of them
- (b) any one of them
Q6. The bus service is very good; there is a bus
- (a) after ten minutes
- (b) in ten minutes
- (c) before ten minutes
- (d) every ten minutes
Q7. We live near a busy airport; the planes fly
- (a) near our house
- (b) by our house
- (c) over our house
- (d) around our house
Q8. Dan was very quiet. He didn't say a word
- (a) all the evening
- (b) the entire evening
- (c) all the entire evening
- (d) entire evening
Q9. I don't like stories
- (a) which can have unhappy endings
- (b) which had sad endings
- (c) that have unhappy endings
- (d) which are unhappy endings
Q10. Not everything
- (a) that happened was my fault
- (b) which happen was my fault
- (c) what happened was my fault
- (d) whatever happened was my fault
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Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the exam?
The exam is the Combined Defence Services Examination (II).
Which year is this question paper from?
This question paper is from the year 2021.
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 paper?
This 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 allowed for the English paper?
The time allowed for the English paper is Two Hours.
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