CDS 2 Exam Memory-Based Questions 2026 include questions from students who appeared for the exam. Shift 1 exam for English has ended, and the memory based questions have been updated below. The CDS questions 2026 for GK and Maths will be updated here after the respective exams. Candidates can use the memory based questions for CDS 2 2026 to review the questions asked in the exam.
CDS exam 2026 is being conducted on September 13, 2026. Shift 1 for English ended at 11 AM, and Shift 2 exam for GK started at 12:30 PM. As per CDS Exam Student Reactions, the English exam was easy to moderate.
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CDS 2 Exam Timing 2026
CDS 2 exam is being conducted in 3 shifts on September 13, 2026. The exam timing has been given in the table below:
Candidates can also check CDS 2 Paper Analysis 2026 to understand the section wise analysis.
CDS 2 Memory Based Questions for English
The following CDS English exam questions have been compiled based on student feedback and the question paper shared by candidates:
Q.1-10 Error Detection
Q.11-18: Idioms/ Phrases
Q.19-23
Q.24:
Q.25: Peak, Peek, Pique
- Traffic reaches its peak between 8 and 9 in the morning.
- She peeked at the audience from behind the curtain.
- When he realised nobody was listening to him, he left in a fit of pique.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q.26: Sent, Scent, Cent
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A one minute phone call to the UK costs on sent.
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The air was filled with the scent of wild flowers.
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The dog following him must have lost his cent.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q. 27: Aisle, Ale, Isle
- I always prefer the isle seat in an aeroplane.
- He always began his day with a glass of ginger ale.
- While on a picnic we discovered a small aisle in the middle of a lake.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q. 28 Rein, Reign, Arraign
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Queen Elizabeth II had a long rein as a British Monarch.
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One needs to reign in their impulses at times.
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He was arriagned before the judge yesterday.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q.29 Ascend, Ascent, Assent
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She made the ascend to the top of the mountains seem effortless.
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The prince waited a long time to ascent the throne.
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She gave her tacit assent to the transfer of power.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q.30 Brawl, Bawl, Bowl
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The brawl caused utter confusion inside the train compartment.
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The host served a bawl of fresh garden fruit to the guests.
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The little kid started to bowl noisily.
In which of the sentences given above have the underlined words been used correctly?
Q.31 and 32:
Q.33: S1. Mohan enjoys classical music.
S2. Sohan likes popular music genres
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
Q.34 S1.Global warming is accelerating with each passing year.
S2. Recent studies indicate that temperatures are rising across continents.
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
Q.35 S1. Sarah recently contended that she has never visited Paris.
S2. Someone shared a photograph that shows Sarah underneath the Eiffel Tower.
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
Q.36 S1. The Indian team won the championship.
S2. They were struggling in the preliminary rounds.
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
Q.37 S1. Geeta is an excellent public speaker.
S2. She received a standing ovation after her speech.
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
Q.38 S1. The city is known for its modern architecture.
S2. The neighbouring villages maintain their traditional building.
The second sentence:
(a) Contradicts the first
(b) Contrasts with the first
(c) Confirms the first
(d) Qualifies the first
CDS 2 Memory Based Questions for GK
CDS 2 memory based questions for General Knowledge will be updated here after the exam.
CDS 2 Memory Based Questions for Maths
CDS 2 memory based questions for Mathematics will be updated here after the exam.
CDS 2 Paper Analysis 2026
The CDS exam analysis 2026 covers the overall difficulty level of the exam along with the section wise analysis. The paper analysis also includes the time consuming sections and expected good attempts for the exam. Candidates can use the analysis to understand the paper difficulty and also evaluate their performance in the exam. Candidates can check CDS 2 Paper Analysis 2026 for a detailed review of the question paper.
CDS 2 Answer Key 2026
CDS exam answer key refer to correct answer of the questions asked in the exam. Candidates can use the answer key to compare their answers and calculate their expected score. They can use the marking scheme along with the answer key to calculate their CDS scores. The estimated score will help candidates understand their performance and choose their options accordingly. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Answer Key 2026 to verify the answers they marked in the examination.
CDS 2 Question Paper 2026
CDS exam question paper provides an overview of the questions asked in the exam along with the topics. Candidates can use the question papers to compare previous year questions and understand the weightage of topics. Question papers can also help candidates understand the exam pattern and prepare well for the upcoming CDS exam. Candidates can check the CDS 2 Question Paper 2026 to review the questions asked in the examination.
CDS Memory Based Questions 2026 FAQs
What are CDS memory-based questions 2026?
CDS memory-based questions are questions recalled by candidates after appearing for the examination. These questions are compiled from student feedback and available question paper details.
When will CDS memory-based questions 2026 be available?
The memory-based questions are updated after each exam shift as candidates share the questions they remember.
Are CDS memory-based questions official?
No. CDS memory-based questions are not officially released by UPSC. They are based on questions recalled by candidates and may differ slightly from the actual question paper.
Which subjects are covered in CDS memory-based questions 2026?
Memory-based questions are available for English, General Knowledge and Elementary Mathematics.
How can CDS memory-based questions help candidates?
Candidates can use them to review the topics and question types asked in the examination. They can also compare them with previous-year papers to understand the latest paper pattern.
Can candidates calculate their expected score using CDS memory-based questions?
Yes. Candidates can compare the recalled questions with their responses and use the CDS marking scheme to estimate their probable score.
