CDS (II) 2016 · General Knowledge
A full General Knowledge paper in the UPSC CDS pattern: 120 questions in 2 hours, with a third of the question's marks deducted for every wrong answer. Physics, Chemistry, Biology, defence and security, History, Geography, Polity, Economy and current events.
120questions
100marks
2 hoursno calculator
38/60/22easy / medium / hard
Topics in this paper
General Knowledge · 120 questions
- Indian Geography7
- Constitution6
- World Geography5
- Current Affairs5
- Modern India4
- Freedom Struggle4
- Optics3
- Human physiology3
- Sports3
- Awards3
- Ancient India3
- Medieval India3
- Waves2
- Electricity2
Sample question from this paper
Motion · medium
A stone is dropped from rest from the top of a tower. Taking m/s and neglecting air resistance, the distance fallen in 2 s is
- A. 20 m
- B. 10 m
- C. 40 m
- D. 5 m
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Answer: A
For free fall from rest, m. The trap is to use , giving 20 by chance, or to forget the square on time, giving 10 m. The distance covered grows as the square of time, so in 1 s it is only 5 m.
For free fall from rest, m. The trap is to use , giving 20 by chance, or to forget the square on time, giving 10 m. The distance covered grows as the square of time, so in 1 s it is only 5 m.