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What is Picture Perception and Discussion Test PPDT

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Picture Perception and Discussion Test, commonly known as PPDT, is the test conducted on the first day of the SSB selection procedure along with the OIR (Officers Intelligence Rate) test. All the candidates who were able to clear the exam were called for Phase – II testing straight ahead.

The Conduct

In PPDT, you are shown a hazy and somewhat blurred picture and have to write a story relevant to the picture. You have to remain focused as the picture is hazy and is shown for about 30 seconds. After that, you would four minutes to write the story.

Tips for writing the story

  • The story should always be positive.
  • It should be realistic and which is why I would suggest you that put yourself in that situation before you look for a solution.
  • Use names of your friends as it will be easy for you to remember.
  • Make your own original story relevant to the picture and do not repeat any story that you have read earlier and bear no relevance to the picture frame shown. The basic format should be: a problem arises, the hero solves that problem, and hero feels happy about him solving the problem. Don’t forget the last step, it may seem unnecessary but in fact is very important.
  • Now coming to the narration of the story, the tip you can follow in this case is, by the time you finish your story, without wasting anytime you retell your story to yourself or read it loud enough to yourself without interrupting anyone in order to become confident at the time of narration in front of GTO, IO and psychologist.

Group Discussion

Now this is the crucial and one of the difficult parts, especially for the screened-out and the conference-out candidates. The other candidates also know about the procedure and the group discussion so generally the discussion is always heated and tense. Everyone wants to stand out in the group so that he can have the attention of the assessors. So it is common to have a fish market in the discussion.

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Tips to deal with a heated argument/discussion

  • If given a chance then initiate the discussion, because it may standout all the candidates are experienced ones and would fairly know about the nature of a discussion.
  • In which case it will be very chaotic and annoying for you to speak your mind or tell your opinion. Therefore to avoid such a situation, speak when the argumentation is less.
  • The second important thing is that if in your GD, if candidates begin screaming to put some weight to their point then you should also raise your voice in order to make your point, but beware that your points should be valid and your tone should be normal. Also remember that the language you use should match the tenor and decorum of the room.
  • The other important point which you can follow is, during discussion when everyone will be quiet and will listen to others then you have to make sure that you will find that moment to speak out your point as it will help you to stand out in the group.
  • Give good and valid point to lead the story to a conclusion.

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Dude, India Needs You!

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This is a request for all to spare 10 minutes and read this piece, think upon it and share if you want. To begin with I would like to say that long gone are the days when ‘Country’ used to come first for us Indians, living in a materialistic world which is created by us only, we now also think about our country but this is the problem, that we only ‘Think’ and not ‘Act’. Everybody has a kind of patriotism inside them; remember how excited we used to be in primary school for the national festivals, slowly this excitement increased because we started waiting for a sure holiday in the form of 15th August and 26th January, now we don’t even care much. Now some of us do care but can’t act, some of us care and act as well; I believe we all must start to fall in the third category. Patriotism is something which is inborn, and I believe every Indian has it, it is inside you, you just have to realize.

Now coming directly to the point, I am now going to tell what I want to say through this article. India is guarded by the three major forces of defence, Army, Navy and Airforce. For any country these forces are very important, and Indian Defence Forces are filled with the best officers. Yet there is a shortage of officers, why? Because the forces don’t compromise with the quality, which is very right thing to be done, as it takes courage and determination to go and fight in extreme conditions. My point is that today’s youth, most of us are deprived of this feeling of working for the country, working in the forces. No doubt there are people who are totally passionate and gaga about fauj, yet there are people who don’t even want to try.

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The forces need the best, hence each one of us, who fill the eligibility criteria must go and try at least once. I have heard specially form top engineering students that they rather prefer corporate jobs, but seriously it is a request that you should at least give a thought once and try for fauj. Medical students, who have the brightest future in the private jobs, must also try. As our faujis who fight on the border need the best doctors to take care of them, I know you’ll get a little less of what you’ll get in private job but trust me the feeling you’ll get after working for the country will be incomparable. Give only a single chance, but do go for the SSB once in your life, who knows you turn out to be one of the bravest solider of India. The government takes care of everything right from your travelling to the food; all you are required to do is go!
There have been some of the bravest soldiers; the main aim of their lives was to serve in the forces, read their story you’ll be filled with motivation. The more number of options you get in ice-creams more are the chances for getting the ice-cream that you want, same is the case with the selection of officers the more of us go there the more becomes the chance of them to find the people they need. All in all it’ll take just a few days of your life and you’ll be able to live the best five days (at SSB), and if you get selected then the whole life will become something different. Inspire others to try for fauj, you’ll feel eventually that you are doing something for the country!
Somehow “One star on the shoulder is better and brighter than a thousand in the sky” .Inspire, get inspired and join the Indian Army, Navy or Airforce for an experience you’ll cherish and love, a decision you’ll always be proud of that you took. Dude! India needs you; yes you only, and each one of us.
Jai Hind

AFCAT Previous Question Papers 2011- 2019 [Solved]

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AFCAT PREVIOUS QUESTION PAPERS 2011- 2017 [SOLVED]

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) which is conducted by Indian Air Force twice every year. IAF takes care of AFCAT from preparing a question paper to publishing the result. IAF official website careerairforce.nic.in has published all AFCAT exam previous question papers from 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019. IAF stopped giving AFCAT question papers to candidates after a controversy happened in 2016.  Candidates who are looking for AFCAT previous question papers since 2011 till 2019 can download the ebooks linked below.

In this ebook you will get all questions papers including memory based question papers from recent exams for which the papers are not available publically.  AFCAT previous papers are helpful for one who is preparing for AFCAT exam in 2018 2019.

How To Prepare from AFCAT Previous Question Paper

  1. The best way of preparing for AFCAT is through previous question papers, if you look at few papers from last year, you will find the same type of questions coming since then.
  2. AFCAT Maths and Military aptitude can be prepared well from previous question papers, all papers have the same type of questions and it is easy to guess what to prepare and what not to.
  3. You just need to solve all AFCAT previous question papers if you want to clear AFCAT. If you do not have time, just solve these papers and clear the exam.

AFCAT Previous Question Papers 2011- 2017 Download

AFCAT Exam Pattern

The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.

AFCAT paper has 4 sections:

  1. General Awareness
  2. Verbal Ability
  3. Numerical Ability
  4. Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test

There will be Multiple Choice Based Questions of 3 marks each. The candidates will be penalized in the form of deduction of 1 marks for every wrong answers attempted by them. Three wrong answers will take away one correct answer.

Number of Attempts, Age Limits for NDA, AFCAT and CDS Exam

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Number of Attempts, Age Limits for NDA, AFCAT and CDS Exam

There are majorly three written exams conducted for enrollment of officers into the Army, Navy and Airforce. These exams are NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam, CDS (Combined Defence Service) Exam and AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) Exam. While the first two are meant for the induction of officers into the three wings (army, navy and air force), the latter is meant for only Air Force. This article is meant for giving you all information about the age limit of the three exams and also the number of attempts you can make for them.

NDA, AFCAT and CDS Exam Number of Attempts, Age Limits

  1. NDA Exam: There is no limit on the number of attempts you can make. However, it is essential that at the time of course commencement you have your passing certificate of 10+2. So in a way you can attempt for NDA when you are in 10+2 or when you have passed it. While giving NDA when you are still studying in 10+2 you start attempting only from NDA 2 exam of the year in which you have got in 12th. The age limit for NDA (for all the three wings) is between 16 ½ and 19 ½ years (both inclusive) at the time of course commencement.
    Number of Attempts, Age Limits for NDA, AFCAT and CDS Exam
  2. CDS Exam: Yet again there is no limit on the number of attempts for this exam, but your degree must be over at the time of course commencement. You can apply while in the final year of your degree. The age limits for different wings differ in case of CDSE. As you know CDSE is conducted for Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Air Force Academy and Naval Academy, the age limits for them differ, here are the age limits:
    • IMA: 19-24 Years
    • NA: 19-22 Years
    • AFA: 19-23 Years
    • OTA: 19-25 Years
    • All the ages are inclusive and refer to the age at the time of course commencement.
  3. AFCAT Exam: In AFCAT also there is no limit on the number of attempts one can make. However, your degree must be complete at the time of course commencement. In AFCAT also the age limit for different posts differs. Here is a detailed account:
    • Flying Branch: 19-23 years, Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (Indian) is relaxable up to 25 years.
    • Technical Branch: 23-26 years
    • Ground Duty Branches:
    • For Graduate: 20 to 23 years
    • For Post Graduate/LLB (Five years integrated course): 20 to 25
    • For LLB (Three years course after Graduation): 20 to 26 years
    • For M.Ed/Ph.D/CA/ICWA: 20 to 27 years.
    • All the ages are inclusive and refer to the age at the time of course commencement.

CDSE 1 2014 Paper Analysis (OTA)

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CDSE 1 2014 Paper Analysis (OTA)

Hello friends, CDSE 1 2014 have been conducted and everybody has a general opinion about the paper, which is common for almost all kinds of UPSC papers that the level of General Knowledge was high. This time also CDSE exam consisted of three papers English, GK and Mathematics (not for OTA candidates). This article covers paper 1 (English) and Paper 2 (GK). Both these papers were of 2 hour duration and had 120 questions each. Maximum mark for each paper was 100 and the scheme of marking was same like previous years.

CDSE 1 2014 Paper Analysis English

The paper for English was of average standard and anybody who has studied English up to 12th in school could do most of it. The paper consisted of 2 passages (20 Questions in all) each in which one had to choose the appropriate word and fill in the blanks. The example for this type of question is abundantly given in CDSE Pathfinder. Another type of question was based on ordering of sentences (10 questions), there were questions on spotting of error (20 questions). There were comprehension based questions for which four simple passages were given and questions (total 15) were based on them. Then there were 11 questions on ordering of words in a sentence. The antonyms and synonyms were given in form of sentences this time instead of single word; there were 10 questions each on antonym and synonym. Four questions were also there in which a candidate had to choose the best option to complete the sentence. The different preparation books intended solely for CDSE have a lot of example of such questions which were there in the paper.

CDSE 1 2014 Paper Analysis (OTA)

CDSE 1 2014 Paper Analysis General Knowledge

The general knowledge paper was as usual tough. There is a running joke about GK of CDSE that most of the candidates say, that is thy complete the paper in 1 hour and read and re-read it to find and check whether they know anything else. The GK paper consisted of questions from all spheres like science, economy, Current affairs etc. There were ample of questions from Polity and to solve these questions only reading and knowing polity won’t help, you need to understand the concepts. Same was the case with economy. Some questions were very easy especially form the science section. Only a through and good study can help in GK paper, except for science of course as most concepts are from day-today life. However if you have managed to do well in the English paper then a normal GK will not harm you.
It is better to attempt less questions rather than attempting the questions which you are not too sure about. The cut-off will lie between 75-95 for OTA candidates, as is expected from the previous patterns. Now you can prepare for AFCAT and wait for the CDSE results. Good luck
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CDS 1 2014 Previous Question Papers [Original]

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CDS 1 2014 Previous Question Papers

Candidates can download the CDS 1 2014 English, GK and Maths question paper from below. These are original question papers of CDS 1 2014 which is conducted by UPSC on 9th Feb 2014. English and GK papers are consist of 120 questions and 100 maximum marks each. Candidates can download the scanned copies of CDS  2014 English, GK and Maths question papers and practice it.

CDS 1 2014 Previous Question Papers [Original]

Candidates are advised not to follow the tick marks on the scanned copy for correct answers, these ticks are may or may not be correct. As we are publishing the answer keys of CDS 1 2014 papers, we advise you to follow the correct keys as per your respective set number.

CDS 1 2014 Previous Question Papers [Original]

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OTA Song Officer’s Training Academy, Chennai

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OTA Chennai Song

Came across a very beautiful song written and composed by one of the officer cadets from Officer’s Training Academy, Chennai OTA. As the video description says, thanks to GC Varun (SSC 85) for this wonderful composition and lyrics, which actually defines the life in OTA.Lyrics of this song will take you inside the OTA, Chennai and you could actually imagine the life inside OTA. Officers training academy trains both male and female officers of Indian army. There is no doubt that the training of Indian army is tough, but the harsh climate of Chennai makes it tougher. This song is linked with many pictures of Officers Training Academy, cadets and their training process, from which you can really define the life at OTA.

OTA Chennai Song

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CDS 1 2014 Cutoff Marks CDS 1 Answer Key 2014 Paper 1st, 2nd and 3rd Solution

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CDS 1 2014 Cutoff Marks CDS 1 Answer Key 2014 Paper 1st, 2nd and 3rd Solution

Written exam of CDS-1-2014 was conducted by UPSC on 09th Feb 2014. Candidates who have written CDSE 1 2014 must be waiting for CDS 1 2014 answer keys and cut off marks. Through CDS 1 2014 candidates will join the course commencing in Jan 2015 for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and  Navy. Course like IMA 138th Course, SSC 101th, 13th OTA,197th Flying Course and Naval Academy. Candidates looking for CDS 1 2014 Key and cut off marks, Paper solution sheet, CDS key 2014,  CDS 1 2014 Cut Off Marks / answer sheet of CDS-1 2014 can check it on SSBCrack. Aspirants can look at the answer keys for their CDS written exam, here of paper-1st and paper-2nd with set-a, set-b, set-c, set-d. 

CDSE 1 2014 includes three different papers i.e English, Maths and General Knowledge for IMA, AFA and NA. For OTA candidates there were only two papers i.e. English and General Knowledge. CDSE is conducted by UPSC twice every year. When comparing CDS 1 2014 from last CDS 2 2013, it was comparatively easier. 

CDS 1 2014 Cutoff Marks CDS 1 Answer Key 2014 Paper 1st, 2nd and 3rd Solution

English: Like always, English papers was the easiest one and one can score maximum marks from this papers. Comprehension passage, sentence formation, antonyms etc were easy this time. Overall, English paper was a piece of cake this time and most of the candidates might score well in it. 
GK: Need not to say, there will very few who like the hardness of GK papers. Though few general questions were easy but overall it was a tough nut to crack.  
Maths: Maths questions were easy, again a good chances for scoring high marks for the candidates applying for AFA and IMA. 


Overall the paper was good enough for the candidates who have done preparation beforehand. UPSC may declare the results of CDSE 1 2014 after four months. CDSE 1 2014 cut off may go up to 141 Marks for AFA, 122 marks for IMA,  95 for OTA and 118 for NA. Lets wait for the CDS 1 2014 answers key to come up from The Cavalier Coaching Institute for  CDS-1 answer sheet 2014 and CDS 1 2014 cut off.

CDS 1 2014 Answer Key [ Updating]

So how was your CDSE 1 2014 written experience? Aspirants, please post your review and expected marks in the comment section below. 

*We will be updating keys very soon

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16 Last Minute Tips For CDS 1 2020

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LAST MINUTE TIPS FOR CDS EXAM 2019

So mates all set for CDS exams? As the CDS 1 2020 written exam will be conducted on 2 February 2020 Well I know you never feel fully prepared and are never sure of preparations until you give the exams. On that note let me give you some last minute tips for CDSE exam:

Last Minute tips for CDS Exam

  1. Revise all your formulas for Mathematics; I hope you must have made a small booklet or a collection of formulas so revise it again and again.
  2. Don’t go for reading an entirely new topic, just revise all previous ones.
  3. Clear up all the arrangements you have to make for going the exam, since many people get center out of city hence they must decide upon the transport and other stuff.
  4. Reach the exam hall at least half an hour before the commencement of the exam.
  5. Don’t take any gadgets inside the exam hall; mobiles, calculators etc. are strictly prohibited.
  6. Take a black ballpoint pen with you for the exam. This is very important because you have mark your answers on the OMR sheet, and on the admit card it is written that you must carry a Black Ballpoint pen, hence it becomes very important.
  7. You must also carry a photo ID card with you like Aadhar, Passport, DL etc.
  8. When you mark the answers on the OMR sheet be very careful that you are doing it in the right circle. As id you mark the wrong answer you’ll get penalty of negative mark.
  9. Though they give whitener when asked for in centers to correct your mistake in terms of choosing wrong option, yet it is advised to not commit a mistake anyhow. Though if you commit it, then don’t hesitate and ask for a whitener.
  10. It is advised to keep marking your answers alongside and not leave a bulk to mark in the end. Many people leave the answers to marked in end, but you should do it simultaneously as it will lessen chances of any mistake.
  11. Make sure you remember the exams you have to appear for. There had been a few cases where people have applied for IMA/AFA/NA but thinking that they are appearing for only OTA they have not attended Mathematics papers. Yet again there have been cases where people have applied for OTA only but have appeared for Mathematics; in this case your Mathematics paper won’t be evaluated.
  12. An old saying but would like to repeat it, that if you get struck in a question then move ahead and do not waste time on that question.
  13. Some questions in CDSE are long, hence be focused while you read the question. Be careful and avoid silly mistakes, better if you read the question twice.
  14. Do not plan to read the question paper once then start solving it. Solve while you read.
  15. Read and understand and listen to all instructions very carefully and remove any doubts in the beginning only.
  16. In the end it is all about passion. I know everybody who gives this exam has passion for ‘Fauj’ as they put in a huge amount of hard work. Believe in yourself and you will surely crack it!
All the best

How to Prepare for WAT – Word Association Test

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WAT stands for word association test and it’s the 2nd Psychological test. This test contains 60 different words. Each word is shown through slides for 15 seconds which focuses mainly on candidate’s personality and practice. Candidates are supposed to make out positive sentences on each word shown in the slide. The time limit for this test is short so a candidate has a very little time to think which drives out the personality of a candidate in the test.WAT is a partly guided, subconscious and also the test of your imagination. It is not a sentence making test. This test evaluates your quality of ideas associated with all the 60 words shown on the screen.
How to Prepare for WAT

Points to remember while attempting WAT

  1. First of all look at the words carefully as it will be shown only for 15 seconds. If you’ll miss even a single word, you’ll miss the whole sequence.
  2. As you’ll see the word your mind will form an idea, now it depends on your personality to make a positive idea or a negative idea.
  3. Then write a sentence on the idea you have formed. Make sure your writing is legible.
  4. There are no negative words, if you’ll look them with a positive approach. Words will work in your favor automatically.
  5. Do not use too many sentence on defence forces.
  6. Don’t write simple observations.
  7. Don’t write idioms, phrases, quotations, universal truths. They show lack of original thoughts.
  8. Limit the use of I or me.
  9. Try to give rare piece of information.
  10. If you leave a word in between, then please leave the word according to serial to maintain the similarity.
  11. If you do not complete the sentence, try your best to write something.
  12. DO not give one word response.

How to tackle a Negative Word in WAT

When your reaction to a negative word is positive, it will be easy for you to make a sentence from the word. The tip is to form a positive idea from a negative word shown in the slide.
For example- Defeat: – Now when we hear defeat, an image of failure comes to our mind. It is natural but a little practice will help you to change the image out of your mind.
  1. Sentence- A brave man defeats his weakness.
  2. Danger- Indian defence is always ready for dangerous
  3. Weapon- weapon is used for protection.
  4. Hijack- commandos are trained for
  5. Difficult-difficulties are solved by patience.
  6. Fear- winners bravely face his fear.
  7. Aggressive- A leader patiently deals with his team.

Do not use readymade sentence. This will break the pattern of loop created by psychologist.

Practice writing negative words, it will help you in changing the image of those words in your mind.
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