CDS 1 exam was conducted by UPSC on 14th Feb 2016. CDS 1 questions papers are based on Maths, English and General Knowledge.

Paper pattern:

For IMA, Naval Academy, and AFA Services

S.No Subjects Marks Duration
1 English 100 2 Hrs
2 General knowledge 100
3 Elementary Mathematics 100

For OTA (Officer’s Training Academy)
S.No Subjects Marks Duration
1 English 100 2 Hrs
2 General knowledge 100

CDS Exam Paper Tentative Schedule: (Examination held twice a year)
Notification of Examination: August and March
Conduct of Examination: February and August

CDS Exam Papers Age-limits
19-24 Years Indian Military Academy
19-22 Years Naval Academy
19-23 Years Air Force Academy
19-25 Years Officers’ Training Academy


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CDS exam previous year question papers:

Combined Medical Services Examination
Paper-I
1. A 40-year old male is admitted with acute inferior wall myocardial infarction. Half an hour later his B.P. is 80/50 mm Hg and heart rate is 40/minute with sinus rhythm. The most appropriate step in the management of this patient would be:
(a) Administration of normal saline 300 ml over 15 minutes
(b) Immediate insertion of temporary pacemaker
(c) Intravenous administration of atropine sulfate
(d) Intravenous administration of iso-prenaline 50µg/minute

2. The characteristic feature of tricuspid insufficiency in the jugular venous pulse is:
(a) Prominent ‘a’ wave
(b) Exaggerated ‘x’ and ‘y’ descents
(c) Cannon waves
(d) Obliteration of the ‘x’ descent and prominent ‘CV’ wave

3. Match List I with List II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:

List I (Clinical Features) List II (Diagnosis)

A. Osler’s node 1. Patent ductus arteriosus with reversal of shunt
B. Differential cyanosis 2. Aortic stenosis with aortic regurgitation
C. Bisferiens pulse 3. Pulmonary hypertension
D. Graham Steell murmur 4. Subacute bacterial endocarditis Code:
A B C D
(a) 4 1 2 3
(b) 4 1 3 2
(c) 1 4 2 3
(d) 1 4 3 2

4. Acute aortic regurgitation occurs in:
(a) Infective endocarditis
(b) Ankylosing spondylitis
(c) Marfan’s syndrome
(d) Rheumatoid arthritis

5. The following are early complications of acute myocardial infarction except:
(a) Papillary muscle dysfunction
(b) Ventricular septal defect
(c) Ventricular free wall rupture
(d) Dressler’s syndrome


6. For which one of the following serum proteins, the levels of protein do not decrease in nephrotic syndrome?
(a) Albumin
(b) Transferrin
(c) Fibrinogen
(d) Ceruloplasmin

7. Following are the causes of high anion-gap acidosis except:
(a) Renal tubular acidosis
(b) Acute renal failure
(c) Chronic renal failure
(d) Diabetic ketoacidosis

8. A patient of cirrhosis develops oliguria and worsening azotemia. Urinary sediment is normal. Urinary sodium concentration is 5 mEq/L. The most likely cause could
be:
(a) Interstitial nephritis
(b) Acute tubular necrosis
(c) Acute glomerulonephritis
(d) Hepato-renal syndrome

9. Which one of the following infections is related to subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE)?
(a) HIV
(b) Measles virus
(c) Japanese B encephalitis virus
(d) JC virus

10. Consider the following:
1. Failure to swing the arms while walking
2. Nystagmus
3. Cogwheel rigidity
4. Festinant gait
Typical features of Parkinsonism include which of the above?
(a) 2, 3 and 4
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1, 3 and 4


11. Consider the following sites of lesion:
1. Left optic tract
2. Left optic radiation
3. Optic chiasma
4. Left lateral geniculate body Right homonymous hemianopia will result from lesions at which of the above?
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 4
(c) 2, 3 and 4
(d) 1, 2 and 3

12. Raised alkaline phosphatase is seen in the following except:
(a) Hyperparathyroidism
(b) Obstructive jaundice
(c) Osteomalacia
(d) Multiple myeloma

13. Consider the following statements about acromegaly:
1. Fibroma molluscum and acanthosis nigricans are common findings.
2 Growth hormone secretion is increased by TRH in 50 to 80% of acromegalics.
3 Acroosteolysis is a common radiological finding
4. Diabetes mellitus may be associated in nearly 25% of acromegalics Which of the statements given above are correct?
(a) 1, 2 and 3
(b) 1, 3 and 4
(c) 1, 2 and 4
(d) 2, 3 and 4

14. Causes of hypomagnesemia include all of the following except:
(a) Betablocker
(b) Chronic pancreatic insufficiency
(c) Poorly controlled diabetes mellitus
(d) Alcoholism

15. Which of the following conditions are associated with secondary diabetes mellitus?
1. Thyrotoxicosis, pheochromocytoma and acromegaly
2. Haemochromatosis
3. Pancreatic carcinoma
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 2 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 only
(d) 1 and 2 only