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
Q2. Find the synonym of "Abundant":
Correct Answer: B
Q3. The idiom "Bite off more than you can chew" means:
Correct Answer: B
Q4. Fill in the blank: She ________ her keys yesterday.
Correct Answer: B
Q5. Spot the error: He donโt like to travel.
Correct Answer: B
Q6. General Knowledge: Who is known as the Father of the Indian Constitution?
Correct Answer: B
Q7. General Knowledge: The Tropic of Cancer passes through how many states in India?
Correct Answer: B
Q8. Mathematics: What is the value of 7 ร 8?
Correct Answer: B
Q9. Mathematics: Find the HCF of 24 and 36.
Correct Answer: B
Q10. General Knowledge: Who is the current Chief of Defence Staff of India?
Correct Answer: B
Q11. English: Select the correct passive voice for: "She writes a letter."
Correct Answer: A
Q12. General Knowledge: Which Indian state is known as the โLand of Five Riversโ?
Correct Answer: A
Q13. Mathematics: If x + 3 = 7, what is x?
Correct Answer: A
Q14. General Knowledge: What is the full form of ICBM?
Correct Answer: A
Q15. English: Choose the correct preposition: "He is good ____ playing football."
Correct Answer: A
Q16. Mathematics: The area of a circle with radius 7 cm is (use ฯ = 22/7):
Correct Answer: A
Q17. General Knowledge: The headquarters of the United Nations is located in:
Correct Answer: B
Q18. What is the antonym of โGenerousโ?
Correct Answer: A
Q19. Mathematics: Find the next number in the series: 2, 6, 12, 20, ?
Correct Answer: A
Q20. General Knowledge: Operation Blue Star was conducted in the year:
Correct Answer: B
Q21. English: Choose the correct sentence:
Correct Answer: D
Q22. General Knowledge: Which country is called the โLand of Rising Sunโ?
Correct Answer: C
Q23. Mathematics: Simplify: 5(2x + 3) - 3(x - 2).
Correct Answer: B
Q24. General Knowledge: The currency of Brazil is:
Correct Answer: A
Q25. English: Identify the part of speech for the underlined word in: "He quickly ran."
Correct Answer: C
Q26. Mathematics: What is the value of ฯ approximately?
Correct Answer: B
Q27. General Knowledge: Which planet is known as the "Red Planet"?
Correct Answer: A
Q28. English: Fill in the blank: "She has been reading the book ___ two hours."
Correct Answer: A
Q29. Mathematics: What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 10 cm and width 5 cm?
Correct Answer: A
Q30. General Knowledge: The Taj Mahal was built by:
Correct Answer: B
Q31. English: Choose the correct antonym of โTemporaryโ:
Correct Answer: A
Q32. Mathematics: Solve for x: 3x - 7 = 11.
Correct Answer: B
Q33. General Knowledge: The famous "Dandi March" was led by:
Correct Answer: C
Q34. English: Find the error: "She can sings well."
Correct Answer: C
Q35. Mathematics: What is the square root of 81?
Correct Answer: C
Q36. General Knowledge: The primary function of the World Health Organization (WHO) is:
Correct Answer: B
Q37. English: Choose the correct sentence:
Correct Answer: B
Q38. Mathematics: What is the next number in the sequence: 3, 6, 12, 24, ?
Correct Answer: C
Q39. General Knowledge: Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Rising Sun"?
Correct Answer: B
Q40. English: Fill in the blank: "She is fond ______ music."
Correct Answer: A