CDS 2 2016 is going to be conducted in the month of Nov 2016 by UPSC. Candidates preparing for stream IMA NA AFA or only OTA both have to write the General English paper in CDS 2 2016 exam, In this article we will see some CDS 2016 Written Exam GK Sample Questions from General Ability that have arrived in previous years CDSE papers.

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CDS 2016 Written Exam GK Sample Questions

Q. In recent plans, certain words/phrases were used in the title of the plan along with `growth’. They are

1. Inclusive

2. Faster

3. More inclusive

4. Sustainable

5. More sustainable

 Which combination is true of the Twelfth Five Year Plan (2012 – 17) ?

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 1, 4 and 5

(c) 2, 3 and 4

(d) 1, 2 and 4

 Q. Which of the following characteristics about the state of Travancore in 18th century Kerala is/are correct ?

1. Travancore was ruled by Marthanda Varma from 1729 to 1758.

2. Travancore built a strong army and defeated the Dutch in 1741.

3. Travancore was an important centre of learning.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1 and 2 only

(b) 2 only

(c) 1, 2 and 3

(d) 1 only

 Q. A Parliamentry Democracy is one where

1. a balance of popular participation and elite rule takes place.

2. the government is responsible not to the public but to the elected representatives.

3. the parliamentarians are delegated the responsibility of thinking and acting on behalf of their constituents.

 Select the correct answer using the code given below :

(a) 1, 2 and 3

(b) 2 and 3 only

(c) 1 and 3 only

(d) 2 only

 Q. Which of the following is not a central tenet of Socialism ?

(a) Historical Materialism

(b) Dialectical Materialism

(e) Alienation and Class Struggle

(d) Individual Freedom

 Q. When martial law is imposed, Parliament cannot make law in respect of which one of the following matters ?

(a) Indemnify any person in respect of any act done by him in connection with the maintenance of order in the area where martial law was in force

(b) Parliament can by law validate any sentence passed when martial law was in force in the area

(c) A law of Parliament can validate forfeiture ordered when martial law was in force in the area

(d) Any act done under martial law can be validated by Parliament by law

 Q. “And Then One Day : A Memoir’ is an autobiography of :

(a) Kamal Hasan

(b) Shahrukh Khan

(c) Naseeruddin Shah

(d) Karan Johar

 Q. Inclusion strategy does not focus on

(a) reduction of inequality

(b) reduction of poverty

(c) diversifying livelihood for tribal population

(d) getting poorer countries closer

 Q. Upari refers to which one of the following ?

(a) A form of Marathi poetry that emerged during the Maratha period

(b) A category of tenancy tenure held under the Maratha regime

(c) A court official during Maratha rule

(d) A group of peasants who rebelled against their oppressive landlords under Maratha rule

Readers are welcome to share their answers in the comment section below.