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🪖 UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination

3 sections • 0 lectures • 100 Test Attempts

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Course includes:

  • Type Test Series Only

  • Test Attempts 100 Test Attempts

  • Language: English

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What you will learn

In this course, you will gain the following skills and knowledge:

English

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100 Test Attempts


General Knowledge

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100 Test Attempts


Elementary Mathematics

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100 Test Attempts


📘 Paper I – English

Course Description

This paper tests understanding of English grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and sentence structure.
It focuses on error detection and effective communication skills.


📚 Course Contents (Chapters)

1️⃣ Vocabulary & Word Usage

  • Synonyms & Antonyms

  • Word Meanings

  • One-Word Substitutions

  • Idioms & Phrases

2️⃣ Grammar & Sentence Correction

  • Parts of Speech

  • Tenses, Modals, Voice, Narration

  • Prepositions, Articles, Conjunctions

  • Sentence Improvement

3️⃣ Spotting Errors

  • Subject-Verb Agreement

  • Incorrect Word Usage

  • Misplaced Modifiers & Redundancy

4️⃣ Cloze Test / Fill in the Blanks

  • Context-based Vocabulary

  • Grammar and Usage

5️⃣ Reading Comprehension

  • Short & Long Passages

  • Inference and Theme Identification

  • Logical Flow and Main Idea

6️⃣ Para Jumbles / Sentence Rearrangement

  • Logical Ordering of Sentences

  • Coherent Paragraph Construction


📗 Paper II – General Knowledge

Course Description

This section assesses the candidate’s awareness of India and the world, science, defence, history, and current affairs.


📚 Course Contents (Chapters)

1️⃣ Current Affairs

  • National & International Events

  • Sports, Awards, Summits

  • Defence Exercises, Ranks & Commands

  • Government Schemes & Initiatives

2️⃣ Indian Polity

  • Constitution, Preamble, and Amendments

  • Parliament, Judiciary, Executive

  • Fundamental Rights & Duties

  • Local Governance & Panchayati Raj

3️⃣ History

  • Ancient India: Indus Valley, Vedic Civilization, Mauryan & Gupta Empires

  • Medieval India: Sultanate, Mughals, Bhakti–Sufi Movement

  • Modern India: Revolt of 1857, Freedom Movement, Gandhi Era

4️⃣ Geography

  • Physical Features of India

  • Climate, Soils, Vegetation

  • Rivers, Mountains, and Agriculture

  • World Geography – Continents, Oceans, Climate Patterns

5️⃣ Economy

  • Indian Economy Basics

  • Budget, Taxation, Inflation

  • Five-Year Plans & NITI Aayog

  • Economic Policies & Sectors

6️⃣ Science & Technology

  • Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Basic Concepts)

  • Human Body Systems

  • Biotechnology, Space, and Defence Technology

7️⃣ Defence & Security Awareness

  • Indian Armed Forces Structure

  • Ranks, Commands, and Defence Exercises

  • Military Hardware (Missiles, Aircraft, Submarines)

8️⃣ Environment & Ecology

  • Climate Change & Global Warming

  • Biodiversity, National Parks, Conservation Efforts


📙 Paper III – Elementary Mathematics

Course Description

This paper tests mathematical aptitude up to Class X level, focusing on basic concepts, speed, and accuracy.


📚 Course Contents (Chapters)

1️⃣ Arithmetic

  • Number System, HCF & LCM

  • Ratio & Proportion

  • Percentages, Averages

  • Profit–Loss, Simple & Compound Interest

  • Time & Work, Time & Distance

2️⃣ Algebra

  • Basic Operations, Factorization

  • Linear & Quadratic Equations

  • Inequalities and Expressions

3️⃣ Trigonometry

  • Trigonometric Ratios

  • Heights and Distances

  • Simple Identities

4️⃣ Geometry

  • Lines, Angles, Triangles, Circles

  • Areas, Volumes, Perimeters

5️⃣ Mensuration

  • Surface Area and Volume (Cube, Cylinder, Cone, Sphere)

  • Practical Geometry Problems

6️⃣ Statistics

  • Data Interpretation

  • Mean, Median, Mode

  • Graphs and Charts

7️⃣ Graphs and Tables

  • Reading and Interpreting Line Graphs, Bar Charts, Pie Charts