The UPSC CDS 1 Exam will be held by the Union Public Service Commission on April 16, 2023. To find eligible applicants for the Indian Military Academy, Indian Navy Academy, etc., this exam is held twice a year. All the aspirants of the UPSC CDS exam must go through the previous year’s exam analysis to get familiar with the pattern and difficulty level of the exam. Here, we’re going to give you a thorough analysis of the 2022 UPSC CDS 2 Exam. To learn more about the CDS Exam, visit the linked article.
The CDS 2 2022 was conducted on September 4, 2022, in three shifts for English, Mathematics and General Knowledge. The complete subject-by-subject analysis, level of question paper difficulty, key topics and the number of good attempts are all available to aspirants here. Candidates can use this comprehensive CDS 2022 exam analysis to assess their chances of passing the exam and get help from experts.
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UPSC CDS 2 2022 Exam Analysis: Overview
The extensive analysis provided here is encouraged for aspirants to review in order to gain professional advice and assess their prospects of passing the CDS exam. In order to gauge the difficulty of various question types, aspirants can also review the comprehensive CDS analysis from last year.Â
Some of the highlights of the exam conducted on September 4, 2022, are given below:
- This year the English and GK paper was of moderate overall difficulty.
- Although there were some questions in the General Knowledge segment which were of moderate difficulty, attempting 65 questions would be regarded as a decent score if aspirants had done well in the English section.
- International events were the focus of GK questions.
- Trigonometry, Geometry and Mensuration were the topics with the most questions on the mathematics test.Â
- The English paper was easy to moderately difficult.
- The exam pattern for English has changed; the previous year, there were 10 questions total for synonyms and antonyms. This year there were just 5 questions about synonyms and none about idioms or antonyms.
- The majority of the questions were repetitions of previous papers.Â
- Sixty percent of the paper was grammar-based, including sentence completion and error detection.
Analysis of the Mathematics, English and General Knowledge sections of the CDS 1 & 2 exams is provided here in detail.
UPSC CDS 2 2022 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level | |||
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Difficulty Level |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | Easy to Moderate |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | Moderate |
English | 120 | 100 | Easy to Moderate |
Overall | 340 | 300 | Moderate |
UPSC CDS 2 2022 Exam Analysis: Good Attempts | |||
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Good Attempts |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 60-65 |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 60-64 |
English | 120 | 100 | 65-67 |
Overall | 340 | 300 | 185-196 |
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UPSC CDS 2 2022: Subject-Wise AnalysisÂ
After having an idea of the overall difficulty level of the exam and the number of good attempts, aspirants should now learn in detail about each subject and the difficulty level of the questions in each subject. Also, topic-wise questions are given for the reference of the aspirants.
UPSC CDS 2 2022: Mathematics Analysis
The Mathematics section was moderate in terms of the difficulty level of the exam. The topic-wise questions asked in the exam are given below:
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022: Mathematics Analysis | |
Topics | Number of Questions Asked |
Work and Time | 03 |
Volume and Surface Area(3D) | 11 |
Trigonometry | 13 |
Triangles | 05 |
Time and Distance | 04 |
Statistics | 08 |
SI and CI | 01 |
Sequence and Series | 01 |
Reminders | 03 |
Quadrilaterals and Polygon | 05 |
Quadratic | 03 |
Properties of Number System | 03 |
Powers and Roots | 01 |
Polynomial and Inequations | 05 |
Logarithm and Exponential | 02 |
Linear Equations | 04 |
Height & Distance | 02 |
HCF and LCM | 05 |
Data Interpretation | 01 |
Clock and time | 01 |
Circle | 4 |
Area and Perimeter(2D) | 9 |
Algebraic Identities | 4 |
Aspirants of the CDS exam can check the CDS Result in the linked article.
UPSC CDS 2 2022: General Knowledge Analysis
The General Knowledge section of the CDS 2 Exam 2022 was moderately challenging. International affairs-related questions were the main focus of the GK section. The topic-wise questions of this section are given below:
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022: General Knowledge Analysis | |
Topic | Number of Questions |
Current Affairs | 15 |
Economics | 12 |
Geography | 22 |
History | 21 |
Polity | 13 |
Science | 29 |
Static GK | 01 |
Aspirants can go through the detailed exam pattern and topic-wise CDS syllabus on the linked article.
UPSC CDS 2 2022: English Analysis
According to the expert analysis of the CDS exam English section was easy to moderate in difficulty level. This year there were just five questions about synonyms and none about idioms or antonyms. A detailed analysis of the number of questions from each topic is given below:
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2022: English Analysis | |
Topic | Number of Questions |
Cloze Composition | 10 |
Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
Ordering of Sentences | 10 |
Ordering of Words | 10 |
Parts of Speech | 10 |
Preposition and Determiners | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 15 |
Sentence Completion | 10 |
Spotting Errors | 10 |
Synonyms | 05 |
Usage of Paired Words | 10 |
Word Meaning | 10 |
Aspirants of other exams conducted by UPSC can go through the given links for assistance-
UPSC Syllabus | UPSC CAPF Syllabus | UPSC CAPF Eligibility |
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UPSC CDS 1 2022 Exam Analysis: Overview
The UPSC CDS 1 exam analysis for 2022 is provided in the section given below. The UPSC CDS 1 2022 exam was conducted on April 10, 2022. It was taken for the GK, Mathematics and English exams. Candidate understanding of the sectional and overall difficulty level, topic-by-topic question distribution, scoring topics, etc. will be improved by the CDS exam analysis. The main highlights of the exam are given below:
- The CDS 1 2022 GK and English sections were moderately challenging overall.Â
- The GK section was simple, but the English section was difficult.Â
- The Mathematics section was easy. Trigonometry, Geometry and Mensuration questions made up the majority of the questions.Â
The overall exam analysis is given below:
UPSC CDS 1 2022 Exam Analysis: Difficulty Level | |||
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Difficulty Level |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | Moderate level |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | Easy to Moderate |
English | 120 | 100 | Easy |
Overall | 340 | 300 | Easy to Moderate |
UPSC CDS 1 2022 Exam Analysis: Good Attempts | |||
Sections | Number of Questions | Number of Marks | Good Attempts |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 100 | 60-63 |
General Knowledge | 120 | 100 | 65-69 |
English | 120 | 100 | 67-72 |
Overall | 340 | 300 | 192-204 |
The detailed subject wise exam analysis is given below in the following section:
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UPSC CDS 1 2022: Mathematics Analysis
The topic wise questions asked in the CDS 1 2022 are given below:
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2022: Mathematics Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Algebra | 5 |
2. | Geometry | 11 |
3. | Mensuration | 12 |
4. | Miscellaneous | 24 |
5. | Numbers System | 10 |
6. | Profit Loss | 2 – 4 |
7. | Simple & Compound Interest | 1 – 3 |
8. | Time & Work | 2 |
9. | Time, Speed & Distance | 5 |
10. | Trigonometry | 18 |
11. | Venn Diagram | 4 |
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UPSC CDS 2 2022: General Knowledge Analysis
A score of 65 or higher was regarded as a good attempt on the General Knowledge test. The topics covered by the questions were as follows:
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2022: General Knowledge Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Biology | 10 |
2. | Chemistry | 10 |
3. | Current Affairs | 21 |
4. | Economics | 9 |
5. | Geography | 19 |
6. | History | 21 |
7. | Physics | 10 |
8. | Polity | 18 |
9. | Static General Knowledge | 2 |
Candidates appearing for the examination can keep track of CDS Notification for regular updates regarding the result of CDS 2023.Â
UPSC CDS 2 2022: English Analysis
The number of questions that were asked in each topic of English in the CDS 1 test can be seen here.
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2022: English Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Antonyms | 10 |
2. | Cloze Composition | 10 |
3. | Completion of Sentence | 10 |
4. | Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
5. | idioms & Phrases | 10 |
6. | Ordering of Sentences | 10 |
7. | Ordering of words in a Sentences | 10 |
8. | Parts of Speech | 10 |
9. | Preposition and Determiners | 10 |
10. | Reading Comprehension | 10 |
11. | Spotting Error | 10 |
12. | Synonyms | 10 |
Candidates who made it to the CDS final result can check the CDS Salary and allowances offered at the initial stage. Â
UPSC CDS 1 And 2 Exam: Previous Years’ Analysis
For aspirants who want to take the CDS exam in the future must solve the Previous Year’s Question Papers, and go through the exam analysis for the exam of previous years. Given below we have provided the exam analysis of the CDS exam for the previous years:
UPSC CDS 2 2021 Overall Exam Analysis
The CDS 2 2021 exam was conducted on November 14, 2021, across the nation. Aspirants gain access to a thorough analysis of all three CDS 2 2021 papers from our team of knowledgeable experts. This will enable aspirants to assess their performance and readiness for the following year in an appropriate manner.
UPSC CDS 2 2021 Exam Analysis | ||
Sections | Number of Questions | Level |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | Moderate |
General Knowledge | 120 | Easy To Moderate |
English | 120 | Easy |
Overall | 340 | Moderate |
UPSC CDS 2 2021 Exam Analysis | ||
Sections | Number of Questions | Good Attempts |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 65-70 |
General Knowledge | 120 | 68-73 |
English | 120 | 86-94 |
Overall | 340 | 215-235 |
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UPSC CDS 2 2021: Mathematics Analysis
The Math test was rated as moderate by the aspirants. There were 65 to 70 total successful questions on this paper. The in-depth evaluation is as follows:
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2021: Mathematics Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Trigonometry | 13 to 15 |
2. | Time Speed Distance | 5 |
3. | Time & Work | 3 |
4. | Statistics | 3 to 5 |
5. | SI/CI | 3 to 5 |
6. | Profit Loss | 1 |
7. | Percentage | 2 |
8. | Number System | 20 |
9. | Mixture & Allegation | 1 |
10. | Mensuration | 15 |
11. | Geometry | 20 |
12. | Clock | 2 |
13. | Algebra | 7 |
Candidates preparing for the CDS exam can check the links given below to complement their mathematics preparation.
UPSC CDS 2 2021: General Knowledge Analysis
This section has an Easy to Moderate difficulty level and required between 68 and 73 good attempts to pass.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2021: GK Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Biology | 5 to 7 |
2. | Chemistry | 15 |
3. | Current Affairs | 15 to 20 |
4. | Defence | 2 |
5. | Economics | 10 |
6. | Geography | 15 |
7. | History | 25 |
8. | Physics | 10 to 12 |
9. | Polity | 15 to 17 |
More such topics on general awareness are given on the Static GK page, check the link provided. For the preparation of current affairs candidates can check the following links
UPSC CDS 2 2021: English Analysis
The English paper was Easy on the difficulty level. The English Paper has the following number of questions.
UPSC CDS 2 Exam 2021: English Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Fill in the Blanks | 8 to 10 |
2. | Idioms Phrases | 10 |
3. | Reading Comprehension | 10 |
4. | Sentence arrangement | – |
5. | Sentence Ordering | 10 |
6. | Spotting Errors | 10 |
7. | Synonyms -Antonyms | 20 |
8. | Words Ordering | – |
9. | Words Selection | 10 |
To start with the English part of the CDS syllabus refer to the links of relevant English language topics that are asked frequently in the examination:
- List of One Word Substitutions
- Adjective Degree Of Comparison Rules
- List of Homophones/Homonyms
- List of Synonyms and Antonyms
- Active And Passive Voice Rules
UPSC CDS 1 2021 Overall Exam Analysis
The CDS 1 2021 exam was of average difficulty overall. English and General Knowledge had a medium level of difficulty. The Mathematics section had a tough level of difficulty. Below is a summary analysis of the CDS 1 2021 test for aspirants.
UPSC CDS 1 2021 Exam Analysis | ||
Sections | Number of Questions | Level |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | Easy-Moderate |
General Knowledge | 120 | Moderate-Difficult |
English | 120 | Easy |
Overall | 340 | Moderate |
UPSC CDS 1 2021 Exam Analysis | ||
Sections | Number of Questions | Good Attempts |
Elementary Mathematics | 100 | 78-83 |
General Knowledge | 120 | 85-90 |
English | 120 | 85-90 |
Overall | 340 | 240-280 |
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UPSC CDS 1 2021: Mathematics Analysis
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2021: Mathematics Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | 2D Mensuration | 1 |
2. | 3D Mensuration | 16 |
3. | Average | 2 |
4. | Circle | 1 |
5. | Data Interpretation | 4 |
6. | Divisibility Rule | 2 |
7. | LCM & HCF | 2 |
8. | Logarithm | 2 |
9. | Number system | 12 |
10. | Percentage | 2 |
11. | Polynomial | 3 |
12. | Profit & Loss | 2 |
13. | Quadrilateral | 3 |
14. | Remainder Theorem | 1 |
15. | Sequence & Series | 1 |
16. | Simplification | 11 |
17. | Statics | 5 |
18. | Time & Distance | 2 |
19. | Time & Work | 2 |
20. | Triangle | 10 |
21. | Trigonometry | 16 |
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UPSC CDS 1 2021: General Knowledge Analysis
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2021: GK Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Biology | 09 |
2. | Chemistry | 10-12 |
3. | Current Affairs | 16 |
4. | Economy | 09 |
5. | Geography | 22 |
6. | History | 22 |
7. | Misc. | 01 |
8. | Physics | 10 |
9. | Polity | 18 |
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- General English for Competitive Exams
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams
- Logical Reasoning for Competitive Exams
UPSC CDS 1 2021: English Analysis
Antonyms | 10 |
Completion of Sentences | 10 |
Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
Ordering of Sentences | 10 |
Ordering of Words | 10 |
Parts of Speech | 10 |
Preposition & Determiners | 10 |
Reading Comprehension | 10 |
Spelling Mistakes and Correction | 10 |
Spotting Error | 10 |
Synonyms | 10 |
Total | 120 |
UPSC CDS 1 Exam 2021: English Analysis | ||
S.No. | Topics | No. of Questions |
1. | Antonyms | 10 |
2. | Completion of Sentences | 10 |
3. | Fill in the Blanks | 10 |
4. | Idioms and Phrases | 10 |
5. | Ordering of Sentences | 10 |
6. | Ordering of Words | 10 |
7. | Parts of Speech | 10 |
8. | Preposition & Determiners | 10 |
9. | Reading Comprehension | 10 |
10. | Spelling Mistakes and Correction | 10 |
11. | Spotting Error | 10 |
12. | Synonyms | 10 |
Go through important questions and answers on English topics for practice and preparation.
- One Word Substitution Questions & Answers
- Tenses Questions And Answers
- Direct & Indirect Speech Questions & Answers
Also, go through the Competitive Exam Preparation Strategies to plan out a good study schedule and leave no stone unturned for exam preparation.
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