UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) MCQs

Prepare for the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam with a comprehensive set of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). These MCQs cover all key subjects like English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics, designed to reflect the actual exam pattern. By practicing these questions, aspirants can enhance their understanding, improve problem-solving abilities, and sharpen their time management skills. Whether you're reviewing core concepts or gauging your readiness for the exam, these CDS MCQs are a valuable resource to help you succeed in the UPSC CDS exam and secure a career in the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force.

Q1. Choose the correctly spelled word:

Correct Answer: B

The correct spelling is "Achieve".

Q2. Find the synonym of "Abundant":

Correct Answer: B

"Plentiful" means abundant or existing in large quantities.

Q3. The idiom "Bite off more than you can chew" means:

Correct Answer: B

The idiom means taking on a task beyond oneโ€™s capacity.

Q4. Fill in the blank: She ________ her keys yesterday.

Correct Answer: B

Past simple tense requires "lost" for a past event.

Q5. Spot the error: He donโ€™t like to travel.

Correct Answer: B

The correct form is "doesnโ€™t" not "donโ€™t" for third person singular.

Q6. General Knowledge: Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?

Correct Answer: B

B. R. Ambedkar is called the Father of the Indian Constitution.

Q7. General Knowledge: The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?

Correct Answer: B

Tropic of Cancer passes through 7 Indian states.

Q8. Mathematics: What is the value of 7 ร— 8?

Correct Answer: B

7 multiplied by 8 equals 56.

Q9. Mathematics: Find the HCF of 24 and 36.

Correct Answer: B

The highest common factor (HCF) of 24 and 36 is 12.

Q10. General Knowledge: Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff of India?

Correct Answer: B

General Anil Chauhan is the current Chief of Defence Staff.

Q11. English: Select the correct passive voice for: "She writes a letter."

Correct Answer: A

The present simple passive is "A letter is written by her."

Q12. General Knowledge: Which Indian state is known as the โ€œLand of Five Riversโ€?

Correct Answer: A

Punjab is called Land of Five Rivers.

Q13. Mathematics: If x + 3 = 7, what is x?

Correct Answer: A

Solving x + 3 = 7 gives x = 4.

Q14. General Knowledge: What is the full form of ICBM?

Correct Answer: A

ICBM stands for Inter Continental Ballistic Missile.

Q15. English: Choose the correct preposition: "He is good ____ playing football."

Correct Answer: A

The correct phrase is "good at playing football."

Q16. Mathematics: The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is (use ฯ€ = 22/7):

Correct Answer: A

Area = ฯ€rยฒ = 22/7 ร— 7 ร—7 = 154 cmยฒ.

Q17. General Knowledge: The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:

Correct Answer: B

United Nations headquarters is in New York.

Q18. What is the antonym of โ€œGenerousโ€?

Correct Answer: A

Stingy is the opposite of generous.

Q19. Mathematics: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?

Correct Answer: A

The series increases by consecutive even numbers: +4, +6, +8, then +10 = 28.

Q20. General Knowledge: Operation Blue Star was conducted in the year:

Correct Answer: B

Operation Blue Star took place in 1984.

Q21. English: Choose the correct sentence:

Correct Answer: D

"He doesnโ€™t like apples." is correct.

Q22. General Knowledge: Which country is called the โ€œLand of Rising Sunโ€?

Correct Answer: C

Japan is called the Land of Rising Sun.

Q23. Mathematics: Simplify: 5(2x + 3) - 3(x - 2).

Correct Answer: B

Expanding and simplifying: 10x +15 -3x +6 = 7x + 21.

Q24. General Knowledge: The currency of Brazil is:

Correct Answer: A

Brazilโ€™s currency is Real.

Q25. English: Identify the part of speech for the underlined word in: "He quickly ran."

Correct Answer: C

"Quickly" is an adverb.

Q26. Mathematics: What is the value of ฯ€ approximately?

Correct Answer: B

ฯ€ is approximately 3.14.

Q27. General Knowledge: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?

Correct Answer: A

Mars is known as the Red Planet.

Q28. English: Fill in the blank: "She has been reading the book ___ two hours."

Correct Answer: A

"For" is used with a period of time.

Q29. Mathematics: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 10 cm and width 5 cm?

Correct Answer: A

Perimeter = 2(length + width) = 2(10 + 5) = 30 cm.

Q30. General Knowledge: The Taj Mahal was built by:

Correct Answer: B

Shah Jahan built the Taj Mahal.

Q31. English: Choose the correct antonym of โ€œTemporaryโ€:

Correct Answer: A

Permanent is the antonym of Temporary.

Q32. Mathematics: Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 11.

Correct Answer: B

Solving gives 3x = 18 โ†’ x =6.

Q33. General Knowledge: The famous "Dandi March" was led by:

Correct Answer: C

Mahatma Gandhi led the Dandi March.

Q34. English: Find the error: "She can sings well."

Correct Answer: C

After modal "can", base form of verb "sing" should be used.

Q35. Mathematics: What is the square root of 81?

Correct Answer: C

Square root of 81 is 9.

Q36. General Knowledge: The primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO) is:

Correct Answer: B

WHO focuses on international public health.

Q37. English: Choose the correct sentence:

Correct Answer: B

Correct usage is "They are going to the market."

Q38. Mathematics: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?

Correct Answer: C

The sequence doubles each time, next number is 48.

Q39. General Knowledge: Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Rising Sun"?

Correct Answer: B

Arunachal Pradesh is called the Land of Rising Sun.

Q40. English: Fill in the blank: "She is fond ______ music."

Correct Answer: A

Correct preposition with "fond" is "of".

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