CDS General Knowledge is one of the toughest papers in UPSC CDSE
The syllabus is vast and general knowledge in itself can only be categorised but remains undefined.
Hence, candidates are seen struggling to answer even one question in General knowledge paper. It all comes down to what books have you referred while preparing for CDS Exam
Candidates are seen preparing from 4-6 different books and then sorting important notes to eventually refer from. While this takes forever and isn’t efficient in terms of time, there’s one book that has already done this for you.
Hence, you not only save time but it’s also effective.
How effective? If you were to say, There were 25 direct questions asked from this book in CDS 1 2021.
CDS GK BOOK
Previously too, there have been “DIRECT” 20-30 questions asked from this book in last 8 consecutive examinations.
Let us have a look at 25 direct questions asked in CDS 1 2021 Paper
1.) Question on Rocks as covered in CDS OTA book


2.) Question on Geography as covered in CDS OTA book


3.) Question on Cell components as covered in CDS OTA book


4.) Question on Earth Layers as covered in CDS OTA book


5.) Question on Earth Layers as covered in CDS OTA book


6.) Question on Non Metals as covered in CDS OTA book


7.) Question on Metals as covered in CDS OTA book


8.) Question on Deficit Budget as covered in CDS OTA book


9.) Question on Defence as covered in CDS OTA book


10.) Question on Fundamental Rights as covered in CDS OTA book


11.) Question on Fundamental Rights as covered in CDS OTA book


12.) Question on Journals and writers as covered in CDS OTA book


13.) Question on Independence Event as covered in CDS OTA book


14.) Question on Land Revenue System as covered in CDS OTA book


15.) Question on Mineral Rich States as covered in CDS OTA book


16.) Question on Parliament as covered in CDS OTA book


17.) Question on Prime Minister as covered in CDS OTA book


18.) Question on Farming as covered in MCQs of CDS OTA book


19.) Question on Biology as covered in MCQs of CDS OTA book


20.) Question on Soil as covered in CDS OTA book


21.) Question on General Science as covered in CDS OTA book


22.) Question on Geography as covered in CDS OTA book


23.) Question on Bills as covered in CDS OTA book


24.) Question on Fundamental Rights as covered in CDS OTA book


25.) Question on Geography as covered in CDS OTA book


How many marks can you score with this CDS GK Book?
As seen above you will always see as many as 20-30 questions from this book. Therefore, candidate can easily score 20.75 marks just by referring this book alone thereby clearing GK paper cut off marks
Additionally, we recommend 5000+ MCQs book and Current Affairs for the specific examination
This concise book of 400 Pages gives you the effective knowledge in the most efficient manner. Even if you are preparing from other sources, this book will serve as a perfect revision book in your arsenal

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Question ka answer glt h dekho fir se
Hi Addy, There is a mistake of circling in question paper.
However, the answer in our notes below (marked in green) is correct.
Sir your book “mission Nda” have some mistakes in typing but
“It helps a lot for preparing nda exam”
Dear, Mission NDA 2022 has taken care of all DTP errors. Its available now on both Amazon and Flipkart.
Best Wishes 🇮🇳
Sir is this book helpfull for NDA GK also?
Hindi medium bokks available?
I want this book but this book is unavailable anywhere I see
The New edition of this book “CDS OTA Guide” is now available on Amazon & Flipkart.