Q1. Which one of the following gases is released mostly from landfills in urban areas?
- (a) Nitrogen
- (b) Hydrogen
- (c) Methane
- (d) Oxygen
CDS (II) 2016 General Knowledge Question Paper PDF | UPSC
- Year 2016
- Conducted By UPSC
- Questions 120
- Maximum Marks 100
- Duration Two Hours
- Languages English & Hindi
Exam Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Examination | Combined Defence Services Examination (II) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Conducting Body | UPSC |
| Paper | General Knowledge |
| Subject | General Knowledge |
| Duration | Two Hours |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Number of Questions | 120 |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQ) |
This is the General Knowledge paper for the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2016, conducted by UPSC. The exam tests candidates' knowledge across various subjects and is crucial for aspiring officers in the Indian Armed Forces. This paper, with a duration of two hours and a maximum of 100 marks, is designed to assess a broad spectrum of general awareness. Aspirants can use this previous year's question paper to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and types of questions asked, thereby refining their preparation strategy.
Major Topics Covered
- General Knowledge
- Science
- Environment
- Electricity
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Carbon Allotropes
- Agriculture
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) 2016 English Question Paper
- CDS (II) 2016 Maths Question Paper
- CDS (I) 2016 General Knowledge Question Paper
- CDS (II) 2016 General Knowledge Answer Key
- CDS General Knowledge Syllabus
- UPSC Exam Syllabus
- CDS Exam Pattern
- UPSC Exam Pattern
Instructions
- Penalty for wrong answers : THERE WILL BE PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTION PAPERS. (i) There are four alternatives for the answer to every question. For each question for which 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. (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 ध्यान दें : अनुदेशों का हिन्दी रूपान्तर इस पुस्तिका के पिछले पृष्ठ पर छपा है।
- 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 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 is printed both in Hindi and English.
- 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.
Questions (page 2)
Q2. Which one of the following is most sensitive to environmental change?
- (a) Amphibian
- (b) Reptile
- (c) Mammal
- (d) Insect
Q3. Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?
- (a) Hydropower plants
- (b) Nuclear power plants
- (c) Thermal power plants
- (d) Wind energy
Q4. The HIV virus weakens the immunity of a person because it destroys
- (a) mast cells
- (b) platelets
- (c) erythrocytes
- (d) lymphocytes
Q5. Which one of the following air pollutants combines with the haemoglobin of human blood and reduces its oxygen-carrying capacity, leading to suffocation and may cause even death?
- (a) Chlorofluorocarbon
- (b) Fly ash
- (c) Carbon monoxide
- (d) Sulphur dioxide
Q6. An irregular mode of reproduction resulting in the development of an embryo without fertilization is called
- (1) Parthenogenesis
- (2) Apogamy
- (3) Sporophytic budding
- (a) 1 only
- (b) 2 only
- (c) 2 and 3 only
- (d) 1, 2 and 3
Q7. Which one of the following is not an allotrope of carbon?
- (a) Coal
- (b) Diamond
- (c) Graphite
- (d) Graphene
Q8. In paper manufacturing, degumming of the raw material is done using
- (a) sulphuric acid
- (b) bleaching powder
- (c) caustic soda
- (d) nitric acid
Q9. Dolomite powder is applied in some agricultural lands. The purpose of applying it is to
- (a) increase the pH of the soil
- (b) lower the pH of the soil
- (c) increase the phosphorus content of the soil
- (d) increase the nitrogen content of the soil
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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 (II), 2016.
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 General Knowledge subject.
What is the duration of the examination?
The time allowed for the examination is Two Hours.
What are the maximum marks for the General Knowledge paper?
The maximum marks for the General Knowledge paper are 100.
How many questions are there in the General Knowledge paper?
There are 120 items (questions) in the General Knowledge paper.