CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Download Official & Unofficial Answer Key PDF's
CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Union Public Service Commission conducts the Combined Defence Services exam twice every year. UPSC also releases the official answer key for all the subjects asked in the CDS exam after the declaration of the final CDS 2021 result. CDS GK 2021 answer key is released for all four sets. Some prominent coaching institutes release the unofficial answer key of CDS GK 2021 exam on the same day. CDS GK answer key 2021 contains all the correct answers to the CDS GK question paper. CDS 2021 answer key is released for all the CDS exam question papers. This unofficial answer key for the CDS exam helps the candidates to get a rough idea of their performance in the CDS 2021 exam. The unofficial CDS 1 GK 2021 answer key has been released on February 7, 2021. To know more about the CDS GK Answer Key 2021 read the article below.
Latest Updates for CDS
- 23 Mar 2021:
CDS result 2021 announced.
CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Important Dates
To know about the important dates of the CDS 2021 exam dates and CDS GK Answer Key 2021 candidates can check the table below.
Important Dates of CDS GK Answer Key 2021
Events | Dates |
CDS 2021 exam | February 7, 2021 |
Unofficial CDS GK Answer Key 2021 | February 7, 2021 |
Official CDS GK answer key 2021 | To be announced |
CDS 2021 result | March 23, 2021 |
CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Written Exam
CDS exam is conducted in two stages by UPSC - written exam and SSB interview. The CDS written exam has questions asked from subjects like general awareness, elementary mathematics and English. The three CDS 2021 question papers are released after a few days of the CDS exam. The CDS answer key is released for all three papers separately. Candidates need to qualify the CDS written examination to be eligible for the SSB interview stage. UPSC releases the official answer key for the CDS GK written exam after the declaration of the final result.
How to Download the official CDS GK Answer Key 2021?
The CDS GK answer key 2021 can be downloaded from the UPSC website. Follow the below-mentioned steps to download the answer key of CDS GK paper.
Visit the UPSC official website - www.upsc.gov.in.
Search for the CDS GK answer key 2021 link.
A PDF file of the GK answer key will be opened on the screen.
Check the CDS question paper set and accordingly match the CDS answer key.
Download the CDS GK answer key for future reference.
CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Score Calculation & Marking Scheme
With the help of the unofficial CDS GK answer key 2021, candidates can calculate their approx score and get an idea of how they did in the CDS 1 2021 exam. To calculate the Combined Defence Services examination score aspirants can use the below-mentioned formula.
Total score = Number of correct answers x Marks awarded – Number of incorrect answers x Marks deducted
Marking Scheme for CDS GK 2021
Paper | Duration | Maximum Marks | Marks of incorrect answer |
General Knowledge | 2 hrs | 100 | -⅓ of the marks allotted to the question |
CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Unofficial
The unofficial CDS 2021 answer key is released soon after the completion of the CDS exam. Candidate can check the unofficial CDS GK answer key of some of the eminent coaching institutes in India in the table below:
CDS GK unofficial answer key
Coaching | CDS GK answer key 2021 Links |
Baalnoi Academy answer key | |
Cavalier answer key | |
NeoStencil answer key |
CDS Cut off 2021
Union Public Service Commission releases the CDS cutoff for all the stages of the exam after the final CDS result declaration. The final CDS cutoff 2021 will be released along with the final CDS 2021 result. But some of the eminent coaching institutes release the expected CDS cutoff after the CDS exam by CDS 2021 exam analysis by some experts. Applicants clearing the CDS written exam cutoff will be eligible to appear for the SSB interview stage.
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Frequently Asked Question (FAQs) - CDS GK Answer Key 2021 - Download Official & Unofficial Answer Key PDF's
Question: When is the CDS 1 2021 exam scheduled to be held?
Answer:
CDS 2021 exam was conducted on February 7, 2021.
Question: Is there -ve marking in the CDS written exam?
Answer:
Yes, -⅓ marks are deducted for every wrong answer in the CDS examination.
Question: What post does one get after clearing the CDS exam?
Answer:
After clearing the CDS exam candidates are recruited as officers in the three Indian Defence Services.
Question: Where can I download the CDS official answer key from?
Answer:
Applicants can download the CDS GK answer key from the UPSC website - www.upsc.gov.in.
Question: What is the selection process of CDS 2021?
Answer:
The selection process of CDS exam 2021 comprises written exam, SSB interview and medical examination.
Question: How to download the CDS question paper 2021?
Answer:
Candidates can download the CDS question paper PDF from the official website after the conclusion of exam.
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Questions related to CDS
can i give cds exam after doing b.pharma degree with math in twelfth class?
Hi
Yes ,you are eligible for CDS examination after your B Pharma with maths in 12th except for Indian Naval Academy because to be eligible for it you need an engineering degree.
For reference,
Educational qualifications required for CDS is provided below:-
- * Indian Military Academy :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible.
- * Indian Naval Academy :- Must have bachelor's degree in engineering or should be in final year of your engineering.
- * Air Force Academy :- You should have bachelor's degree in engineering or Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with physics and mathematics in your 10+2 level . Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
- * OTA (Men) :- you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of bachelor's degree are also eligible.
- * OTA (Women - Non-Technical) : - you need a bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Those who are in final year of their degree are also eligible
For detailed information you can visit our page the link for the same is provided below :-
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/ cds -eligibility-criteria
If you have any other doubt then you can always reach us to clear them :) we are always available to help you out and guide you
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Answer laterBest online coaching for CDS??? Is gradeup online classes best for CDS?
Hii,
Some of the best online classes for CDS exam are the following
- GRADEUP
- SSB Crack
- TIME
- TCY ONLINE
- WIFI- STUDY
- UNACADEMY
Yes, Gradeup is a better online classes which provide best quality education for CDS to their students, aids them in getting selected in the Defence exams which provides student with vedio classes, which include live classes, PDFs, study notes, quizzes and practice question that in returns make the exam ready.
Hope this information will help you
Is 12 pass student can give cds exam
Hi student,
As per the latest CDS 2021 Eligibility criteria, a student is required to have a Graduation or equivalent degree from a recognised university to be eligible for CDS. So, no, a 12th pass student can't give CDS exam.
Refer here for more info - CDS 2021 (I & II) - Result (Out), Cut off, Selection Process, Posts & Salaries (careers360.com)
Feel free to ask doubts in the Comment Section.
I hope this information helps you.
Good Luck!
hello, my dob is 08 dec 1997..i am in final year of graduation.. how many attempt i have left for CDS OTA exam?
Hello,
The age limit to appear for Combined Defence Service (CDS) for Officers Training Academy is 19-25 years for men and Women. As per the age criteria CDS 2 2021 will be your last attempt. A candidate must be born in between July 2, 1997- July 1, 2003 to be eligible to appear for CDS 2 2021 for OTA. And the age eligibility criteria for CDA 1 2022 for OTA will be that a candidate must not born earlier than January 2, 1998 and not later than January 1, 2004. As you do not fulfill the criteria you will not be eligible to appear for CDS 1 2022 thus CDS 2 2021 will be your last attempt.
To check further details you can use the link below
sir Am kiran kumar my D.O.B is 7 feb 2000 and i will complete my btech by 2022 how many times i can attempt to cds for ima
Hello,
The age limit to appear for Common Defence Service (CDS) for Indian Military Academy is 19-24 years. CDS entrance examination is conducted twice in a year. Candidates who are in final year of the qualifying examination are also eligible to appear for CDS. You will in the final year of the qualifying exam in the year 2022 so you can appear for CDS 1 2022, CDS 2 2022 and CDS 1 2023.
To check more details you can use the link below
https://competition.careers360.com/articles/cds-eligibility-criteria
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