The CDS 1 2024 English paper is considered one of the toughest English papers in the history of the CDS exam. It not only included more questions across a greater number of topics than usual but also introduced several new subjects that had never appeared in a defense exam before. Typically, 12 topics are covered in the English section, but this time, it extended to 16 topics, with 5 entirely new to most candidates.
CDS 1 2024 English Question Paper Full Solution- Updated
The ‘Matching List’ section presented a challenging twist, incorporating Latin and French terms, making it difficult for aspirants to deduce the correct meanings. Similarly, the ‘Adaptation of Borrowed Words’ topic demanded a sophisticated understanding of words borrowed from other languages. The ‘Use of Phrasal Verbs’ section, where questions were in a fill-in-the-blank format, proved tricky for those not well-versed in phrasal verbs.
The ‘Commonly Used Words’ segment required not just vocabulary knowledge but also an understanding of context and correct usage within sentences. The ‘Correlating Sentences’ section was another new addition that leaned more towards logical deduction and syllogism, rather than grammar or vocabulary, adding to the overall complexity of the paper.
Among the recurring topics, ‘Anonyms’ and ‘Ordering of Sentences’ were moderately difficult, while ‘Fill in the Blanks’, ‘Idioms & Phrases’, ‘Synonyms’, ‘Ordering of Words in a Sentence’, ‘Prepositions & Determiners’, ‘Spotting Errors’, and ‘Word Classes’ were relatively easier. The ‘Usage of Paired Words’, which previously appeared only once in CDS 2 2022, returned in this paper, with some questions similar to those covered in SSBCrackExams CDS 1 2024 English live classes.
The ‘Passages’ (formerly known as ‘Comprehension’) contained two passages with moderate difficulty and five questions each. Overall, the CDS 1 2024 English paper presented a significant challenge even for those with an advanced vocabulary, requiring a deeper understanding of English language and its nuances.
Download CDS 1 2024 English Answer Keys of All Sets
To facilitate easy access to the answer keys, we have provided the download links for all sets of the CDS 1 2024 examination. Simply click on the links below to download the answer keys for the respective papers and sets:
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CDS 1 2024 English Question Paper Breakup
| Topic | No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| MATCHING LIST | 5 |
| ADAPTATION OF BORROWED WORDS | 5 |
| USE OF PHRASAL VERBS | 5 |
| COMMONLY USED WORDS | 5 |
| ANTONYMS | 5 |
| FILL IN THE BLANKS | 10 |
| IDIOMS & PHRASES | 5 |
| SYNONYMS | 5 |
| CORRELATING SENTENCES | 5 |
| USAGE OF PAIRED WORDS | 10 |
| ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE | 10 |
| ORDERING OF SENTENCES | 10 |
| PREPOSITIONS & DETERMINERS | 10 |
| SPOTTING ERRORS | 10 |
| WORD CLASSES | 10 |
| PASSAGES | 10 |
CDS 1 2024 English Question Fully Solved Video (will be updated soon)
Anuradha Ma’am will be providing a comprehensive solution to the CDS 1 2024 English question paper. You can find the detailed breakdown and explanation in the video that will be uploaded below. This video will cover every question in the English section, offering step-by-step solutions and valuable insights into tackling similar questions in future exams.
Stay tuned for the update, as the video will be a helpful resource for anyone seeking a clear understanding of the English paper’s structure and correct answers. It will be particularly useful for candidates preparing for future CDS exams or reviewing their performance in the CDS 1 2024 exam.
