Hi Akansha,
There are three major section in the CDS examination: English, elementary mathematics and general knowledge. Each of them needs specific approach, which would be based on the syllabus, previous year questions and change in examination style/pattern.
English section:
The English question paper will consist of 100 marks and will be objective in nature. It will test the candidate's understanding of the language and will comprise basic grammar, spotting the correct sentences, antonyms, synonyms, and the like. Some important tips regarding this section:
To prepare for English, one can develop the habit of reading the newspaper regu
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Hi Akansha,
There are three major section in the CDS examination: English, elementary mathematics and general knowledge. Each of them needs specific approach, which would be based on the syllabus, previous year questions and change in examination style/pattern.
English section:
The English question paper will consist of 100 marks and will be objective in nature. It will test the candidate's understanding of the language and will comprise basic grammar, spotting the correct sentences, antonyms, synonyms, and the like. Some important tips regarding this section:
To prepare for English, one can develop the habit of reading the newspaper regularly. Reading the newspaper improves not only one's vocabulary but also one's knowledge about the subject.
One can refer to basic grammar books to clear the concepts.
Try to learn a couple of new words on a daily basis. By doing this, you will soon find that you are developing a good hold over the language.
When you are learning the new words, also try to learn their antonyms and synonyms and also how to use the words in sentences.
Try solving past year's question papers so that you have an idea of what to expect.
For the GK section: This paper will consist of 100 marks and will be objective in nature. It will test the candidate about his knowledge on various subjects including current affairs, history, geography, scientific relation to day-to-day experiences, generic scientific observations as may be expected of an educated person who does not have specialization in any particular subject. Some important tips regarding this section:
Read newspapers regularly and watch television for the latest happenings in and around the world.
Read magazines that cover varied topics ranging from economy to business to trade policies to the latest awardees in the fields of sports, art, literature. In short, just be aware of all the topics because questions can come from anywhere.
Refer to past question papers and see the pattern of occurrence of the questions. That will give you an idea as to which topics to concentrate on.
The Elementary Mathematics paper will cover topics like Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Mensuration and Basic statistics. Usually, the standard is that of matriculation.
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Hi Akansha,