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CDS 1 2026 English Question Paper (12-Apr-2026); Download PDF

CDS 1 2026 English Question Paper (12-Apr-2026) is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for the Combined Defence Services examination conducted by the Union Public Service Commission. As per the latest exam pattern, the English paper includes objective-type questions designed to assess grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and overall language proficiency. Practicing this paper helps candidates understand question trends, improve accuracy, and enhance time management for the CDS exam.

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CDS 1 2026 English Question Paper (12-Apr-2026)
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120 Questions
100 Marks
English
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Q1.

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
 

List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)List II (Meaning)
A. Fortuitous1. Exhibiting exceptional bravery
B. Fortitudinous2. Daunting
C. Formidable3. Sad and solitary
D. Forlorn4. Happening by chance

Code :
A B C D

Q2.

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
 

List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)List II (Meaning)
A. Tautological1. Related to knowledge
B. Ontological2. Repetitious
C. Epistemological3. Related to diseases
D. Epidemiological4. Related to existence

Code :
A B C D

Q3.

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
 

List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)List II (Meaning)
A. Epitaph1. Words written about a dead person
B. Epistle2. An adjective to describe character or characteristic
C. Epithet3. A short phrase expressing an idea in a clever way
D. Epigram4. A formal letter

Code :
A B C D

Q4.

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
 

List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)List II (Meaning)
A. Nihilism1. The belief that pleasure is the most important thing in life
B. Fatalism2. The fact of accepting that you cannot prevent something from happening
C. Hedonism3. The fact of thinking that you are better or more important than anyone else
D. Egoism4. The denial of all reality

Code :
A B C D

Q5.

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :
 

List I (Word/Expression/Specialised term)List II (Meaning)
A. Blizzard1. Tropical cyclones over the western Pacific Ocean
B. Tornado2. A storm with thunder and lightning, and usually heavy rain
C. Thunderstorm3. Severe snowstorm with strong winds
D. Typhoons4. A violently rotating destructive column of air that extends from a thunderstorm to the ground

Code :
A B C D

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