CDS Practice Questions Practice Test

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A full bank of original CDS Practice Questions practice questions across the official content areas, weighted like the real exam, with explanations. Free, no signup.

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  1. 1. English

    Choose the correct word: 'She is senior ___ me.'

    • a.than
    • b.to
    • c.from
    • d.of

    Answer: b

    Explanation: 'Senior to' is the correct usage.

  2. 2. English

    The antonym of 'brave' is:

    • a.Cowardly
    • b.Bold
    • c.Fearless
    • d.Daring

    Answer: a

    Explanation: The antonym of 'brave' is 'cowardly'.

  3. 3. English

    The passive of 'They built a house' is:

    • a.A house builds them
    • b.They were built
    • c.A house is building
    • d.A house was built by them

    Answer: d

    Explanation: Passive: 'A house was built by them.'

  4. 4. English

    Fill in: 'Neither the teacher nor the students ___ present.'

    • a.were
    • b.was
    • c.is
    • d.has

    Answer: a

    Explanation: With 'neither...nor', the verb agrees with the nearer subject 'students' -> 'were'.

  5. 5. Elementary Mathematics

    If 3x = 27, then x is:

    • a.9
    • b.6
    • c.12
    • d.81

    Answer: a

    Explanation: x = 27 / 3 = 9.

  6. 6. Elementary Mathematics

    The average of 12, 15, and 18 is:

    • a.12
    • b.14
    • c.16
    • d.15

    Answer: d

    Explanation: Sum 45 / 3 = 15.

  7. 7. Elementary Mathematics

    The square root of 144 is:

    • a.12
    • b.14
    • c.16
    • d.24

    Answer: a

    Explanation: 12 x 12 = 144.

  8. 8. General Knowledge (Stable)

    The Earth's atmosphere is composed mostly of:

    • a.Nitrogen
    • b.Oxygen
    • c.Carbon dioxide
    • d.Hydrogen

    Answer: a

    Explanation: Nitrogen makes up about 78% of the atmosphere.

  9. 9. General Knowledge (Stable)

    The supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces is the:

    • a.Prime Minister
    • b.Chief of Army Staff
    • c.Defence Minister
    • d.President

    Answer: d

    Explanation: The President of India is the supreme commander of the armed forces.

  10. 10. General Knowledge (Stable)

    The process by which green plants make food using sunlight is:

    • a.Photosynthesis
    • b.Respiration
    • c.Digestion
    • d.Evaporation

    Answer: a

    Explanation: Photosynthesis makes food using sunlight, water, and CO2.

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