The upcoming CDS 1 examination by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2024 holds significance for aspirants aiming to ace the competitive test. To assist candidates in their preparation, here’s a breakdown of essential questions for English, General Knowledge (GK), and Elementary Mathematics.

CDS 1 Important Questions 2024 Overview

Scheduled to release on December 20, 2024, the CDS 1 notification sparks the need for rigorous preparation in English, General Knowledge, and Mathematics. Solving crucial questions aids in enhancing speed, accuracy, and overall performance in the exam.

CDS 1 Important Questions 2024 for English

The English section of CDS 1 covers various facets, including comprehension, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, vocabulary, and more. Here are some previous year’s important questions:

Question	Answer
Q1. Which word class does the underlined word belong to: “I like that boy”?	b
Q2. Fill in the blanks: “He was ______ speaker that I had ever heard.”	a
Q3. Rearrange: “India has become the world’s largest extractor of groundwater with time accounting for 25 per cent of the total available water.”	c
Q4. Idioms and Phrases: “Have an axe to grind”	a
Q5. Spotting Errors: “Guest is unwelcome when he stays too long”	a
Q6. Synonyms: “There are plenty of graduates anxious for work.”	b
Q7. Antonyms: “Brevity is the soul of wit.”	d

CDS 1 Important Questions 2024 for General Knowledge

General Knowledge in CDS 1 covers diverse subjects, including science, history, polity, current affairs, etc. Here are some significant questions:

Question	Answer
Q1. Why does a sprinter feel cramps and pain in thigh muscles after a run?	a
Q2. What will be the final colour of a leaf after being immersed in boiling alcohol and treated with iodine solution?	c
Q3. Calculate the distance of a cliff from a person based on the echo of a firecracker bursting.	d
Q4. Calculate the power of a lens of focal length 10 cm.	c
Q5. Calculate the units of electrical energy consumed by a bulb in 3 days.	a
Q6. True or False: “A person who can read but cannot write is literate.”	b
Q7. Conditions necessary for the issue of a writ of certiorari in India.	c
Q8. Strategies for implementing the POSHAN Abhiyaan.	c
Q9. In the 1937 election, in which two provinces did the Indian National Congress not emerge as the single largest party?	a
Q10. Identify the non-recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physics 2022.	c

CDS 1 Important Questions 2024 for Elementary Mathematics

The Mathematics section involves arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and more. Here are some essential questions:

Question	Answer
Q1. Find the largest number dividing both 5.235 – 1 and 291 – 1.	c
Q2. Calculate the number of persons taking milk only at a party of 150 people.	a
Q3. Determine the days needed by C alone to finish a work in collaboration with A and B.	d
Q4. Find the speed of the first train based on given lengths and time taken to cross each other.	c
Q5. Identify the largest 5-digit number leaving a remainder of 7 when divided by 18 and 11.	c
Q6. Verify statements related to factors of 360: the number of factors and the sum of all factors.	c
Q7. Calculate the mean of two numbers based on their product, HCF, and sum of squares.	c
Q8. Find the sum of the ages of P and Q using provided conditions of age differences.	d
Q9. Find the ratio of efficiency between women and men based on given work completion scenarios.	a
Q10. Determine a tap’s working time to fill a tank based on given conditions of collaboration and time taken.	b