The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy. CDS Written exam consists of three papers: English, General Knowledge and Mathematics. General Knowledge Paper in CDS exam includes 120 questions and a total of 100 marks with 0.83 marks being awarded for each correct answer and 0.27 marks deducted for each incorrect one. The paper duration is of 2 hours.
CDS General Knowledge Syllabus consists of:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Indian Polity
- History
- Geography
- Economics
- Defence Specific
- Current Affairs & Static GK
Most Important Topics to Focus:
- Geography
- History
- Indian Polity
- Current Affairs & Static GK
- Biology
- Chemistry
Below are in detail topic-wise previous years’ Q&A analysis and a concrete study plan to cover all the important topics in CDS General Knowledge syllabus in 30 days of the exam:
30 Days Study Plan for CDS English Important Topics
Study Plan for Geography
Study Plan for History
Study Plan for Indian Polity
Current Affairs & Static GK
Study Plan for General Sciences
Revision & Mock Test Plan
Tips to Remember
- Every day you must go through topics as mentioned without fail.
- Solve as many Previous years papers you can and that too in a time-bound fashion. This will help you to manage your time during the exams.
- Use NCERT books and SSBCrack Books as your reference to cover the main things. Remember, do not stress yourself.
- No matter how much ever prepared you are, if you did not solve 5 GS Mock test sets before exam, all will go in vain. No pain. No gain.
- If you have time enough, go through the rest of the CDS GK syllabus alongside the study plan.
- Don’t forget to chill out and relax!
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