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CDS General Knowledge 2022 Question Paper

239 questions from the 2022 CDS exam, combining both papers of the year (CDS I and CDS II).

239questions
2papers (CDS I & II)
11chapters covered
Note: UPSC conducts CDS twice a year. This page combines both 2022 papers — CDS I and CDS II.

Questions from the 2022 exam first 10 of 239 — free

Q1MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

If the magnification produced by a lens is , then the image is :

(A)erect, virtual and smaller than the object.
(B)inverted, real and smaller than the object.
(C)erect, virtual and larger than the object.
(D)inverted, real and larger than the object.
Q2MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

What is the correct sequence of resistivity of silver, nichrome and glass at room temperature ?

(A)Silver < Nichrome < Glass
(B)Glass < Nichrome < Silver
(C)Silver < Glass < Nichrome
(D)Nichrome < Silver < Glass
Q3MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

At the time of short-circuit, the current in the circuit :

(A)reduces substantially.
(B)does not change.
(C)increases heavily.
(D)keeps on fluctuating.
Q4MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

Which one of the following statements is not correct ?

(A)An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.
(B)An electric generator works on the principle of electromagnetic induction.
(C)The magnetic field at the centre of a long circular coil carrying current will be parallel straight lines.
(D)A wire with a green insulation is usually the live wire of an electric supply.
Q5MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

A boy completes one round of a circular track of diameter m in s. What will be the displacement at the end of minutes and seconds ?

(A) m
(B) m
(C) m
(D) m
Q6MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

What happens to the gravitational force between two objects if the mass of one object is doubled and the distance between them is also doubled ?

(A)The force would remain the same
(B)The force would be doubled
(C)The force would be halved
(D)The force would increase by a factor of
Q7MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

The number of moles of oxygen gas used in the complete combustion of mole of glucose is :

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Q8MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

Which one of the following is not an example of an oxidation reaction ?

(A)The taste of butter changes if left for a longer period
(B)A white substance is formed when an aqueous solution of barium chloride is mixed with sodium sulphate solution
(C)A reddish-brown powder gets coated on articles made of iron
(D)Wine gets sour with time
Q9MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

Methanoic acid is normally found in :

(A)muscles
(B)urine
(C)ant stings
(D)human brain
Q10MCQCDS I 2022
AnswerLogic

What is the number of moles of He in g of helium gas ?

(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)

Topics covered in 2022

Biology

21 questions in 2022

Physics

21 questions in 2022

Geography

39 questions in 2022

Chemistry

14 questions in 2022

Environment and Ecology

10 questions in 2022

History

41 questions in 2022

Indian Polity

31 questions in 2022

Economics

25 questions in 2022

Current Affairs

31 questions in 2022

Defence and Security

5 questions in 2022

Miscellaneous General Knowledge

2 questions in 2022

About the 2022 CDS General Knowledge paper

UPSC conducted CDS twice in 2022 — CDS I and CDS II. This page brings both General Knowledge papers together: 239 questions as asked in the actual exams. The 2022 questions drew from 11 topics.

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