CDS Exam Spotting The Error Questions From 2012 To 2013

QUESTIONS FROM CDS EXAM (2012-2013)

CDS Exam Spotting The Error Questions From 2012 To 2013 : The “Combined Defence Services” (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Commission (UPSC) to induct officers in the Indian Defense Forces.

Directions (S.No 1-72) Which part of the given sentences has an error? In case, there is no error, choose option (d).

CDS Exam Spotting the Error questions from (2012-2013) with answersheet

2012 (I)

1. These are the ideas and ideals (a)/ which have shaped (b)/ our economic thought in the past. (c)/ No error (d)
2. India’s problem are not similar with (a)/ those of other countries (b)/ in several ways. (c)/ No error (d)
3. He had lost a ring in the sand and (a)/ I helped him search for it, (b)/ but it was like a look for it, (b)/ but it was like a look for a needle in a haystack. (c)/ No error (d)
4. The Ganges and (a)/ it’s tributaries constitute (b)/ one of the largest river-systems in the world. (c)/ No error (d)
5. The sudden change (a)/ of place (b)/ effected her health. (c)/ No error (d)
6. There are a number of people (a)/ of every class and nationality (b)/ who doubts the truth of his statement. (c)/ No error (d)
7. I like this book because the writer has explained (a)/ the reasons (b)/ of his failure truly. (c)/ No error (d)
8. She is very weak in the subject (a)/ and does not understand things (b)/ though the teacher explains her repeatedly. (c)/ No error (d)
9. The speaker from the Fifth Avenue, (a)/ who was a rich banker’s wife, (b)/ was simple and compassionate. (c)/ No error (d)
10. There was no any piece of paper (a)/ in my pocket (b)/ as I had expected. (c)/ No error (d)
11. Neither the teacher (a)/ or the student (b)/ is keen on joining the dance. (c)/ No error (d)
12. My neighbor Deepak (a)/ is a person (b)/ that will help anyone. (c)/ No error (d)
13. I’ll ask that man (a)/ which of the roads (b)/ are the one we want. (c)/ No error (d)
14. Now we have banks (a)/ and people deposit there money there, (b)/ and draw it out by cheques. (c)/ No error (d)
15. Apart government agencies, (a)/ a number of private organizations too (b)/ have been making use of satellites. (c)/ No error (d)
16. What sort of a drug is this (a)/ that no one seems to be able to predict its long-term effects (b)/ with any certainty? (c)/ No error (d)
17. You will lose (a)/ your dog (b)/ if you did not tie it up. (c)/ No error (d)
18. In view of the fact that almost all varieties of rural games and sports (a)/ are fast gaining national importance it is desired (b)/ that the rules of such games are strictly adhered to. (c)/ No error (d)
19. More than one (a)/ workman (b)/ was killed. (c)/ No error (d)
20. The parties disagreed (a)/ on the two first clauses (b)/ in the agreement. (c)/ No error (d)

2012 (II)

21. The scientist was seemed (a)/ to be excited (b)/ over the result of his experiment. (c)/ No error (d)
22. The student could not answer the teacher (a)/ when he was asked to explain (b)/ why he was so late that day. (c)/ No error (d)
23. John could not come (a)/ to school (b)/ as he was ill from cold. (c)/ No error (d)
24. Though she has aptitude in Mathematics (a)/ I won’t allow her to take it up as a subject of study for the Master’s Degree (b)/ because I know the labour involved will tell upon her health. (c)/ No error (d)
25. I am not familiar with (a0/ all the important places in this town, (b)/ although I have been living hers since two years. (c)/ No errors (d)
26. If I would be a millionaire, (a)/ I would not be wasting my time (b)/ waiting for a bus. (c)/ No error (d)
27. Until you begin to make a better use of your time, (a)/ I shall not stop (b)/ finding fault in you. (c)/ No error (d)
28. Neither of the two boys (a)/ is sensible (b)/ enough to do this job. (c)/ No error (d)
29. They left (a)/ their luggages (b)/ at the railway station. (c)/ No error (d)
30. You will get (a)/ all the informatons (b)/ if you read this booklet carefully. (c)/ No error (d)
31. She sang (a)/ very well, (b)/ isn’t it? (c)/ No error (d)
32. He is working (a)/ in a bank in New Delhi (b)/ for the past several months. (c)/ No error (d)
33. There is no question (a)/ of my failing (b)/ in the (c)/ No error (d)
34. He is going everyday (a)/ for a morning walk (b)/ with his friends and neighbours. (c)/ No error (d)
35. Her relatives could not explain to us (a)/ why did not she come for the wedding (b)/ as she was expected. (c)/ No error (d)
36. He was prevented to accept the assignment (a)/ because he was a government employee (b)/ and as such barred from accepting such assignments. (c)/ No error (d)
37. If you repeat this mistake, (a)/ I will inform to your father (b)/ and do not blame me then. (c)/ No error (d)
38. Lieutenant Anand was short and muscular (a)/ with shoulders that bulged impressively (b)/ against his smart uniform. (c)/ No error (d)
    

    2013 (I)

39. I should do (a)/ the same (b)/ If I were In your place. (c)/ No error (d)
40. He has been suffering (a)/ with fever (b)/ for the last six weeks. (c)/ No error (d)
41. The examination begins (a)/ from Monday (b)/ next week. (c)/ No error (d)
42. My father says (a)/ that one should always be sincere (b)/ to his duties. (c)/ No error (d)
43. There has been (a)/ a number of railway accidents (b)/ during the last month. (c)/ No error (d)
44. Inspite of all efforts to eradicate malaria (a)/ it still prevalent (b)/ in many parts of India. (c)/ No error (d)
45. It is only three days ago (a)/ that (b)/ he has arrived. (c)/ No error (d)
46. He has lost (a)/ all what (b)/ I gave him. (c)/ No error (d)
47. I have (a)/ no news from him (b)/ for a long time. (c)/ No error (d)
48. Mahatma Gandhi’s entire4 life (a)/ was one unrelenting experiment (b)/ with truth. (c)/ No error (d)
49. As the thieves ran out of the bank (a)/ they got into the gateway car (b)/ which was waiting its engine running. (c)/ No error (d)
50. He denied that he had not stolen my purse, (a)/ though I was quite sure (b)/ that he had. (c)/ No error (d)
51. The media of films has been accepted by all (a)/ as the most powerful force (b)/ that influences the younger generation. (c)/ No error (d)
52. The French Embassy employs him (a)/ regularly (b)/ as he knows to speak French. (c)/ No error (d)
53. How is it that neither your friend Mahesh (a)/ nor his brother Ramesh (b)/ have protested against this injustice? (c)/ No error (d)2013(II)
54. Lack of winter rains (a)/ have delayed the sowing of (b)/ wheat crop in this area. (c)/ No error (d)
55. The teacher let the boy off (a)/ with a warning though he (b)/ was convinced with his guilt. (c)/ No error (d)
56. Our first trip was the most interesting one, (a)/ but our second one, (b)/ was even more interesting. (c)/ No error (d)
57. He has been going to the office (a)/ for a year now, (b)/ and he even can’t understand its working. (c)/ No error (d)
58. He boasts of having visited Europe many times (a)/ but he can speak neither English (b)/ nor he can speak neither English (b)/ nor he can speak French. (c)/ No error (d)
59. Whenever possible, one should avail the opportunity (a)/ that come one’s way (b)/ if one wants to achieve success in life. (c)/ No error (d)
60. When my friends came to visit us (a)/ at he railway station (b)/they left some of their luggages. (c)/ No error (d)
61. As an officer (a)/ he not only was competent (b)/ but also honest. (c)/ No error (d)
62. If you will come tomorrow (a)/ we can go to the market (b)/ and do our own shopping together. (c)/ No error (d)
63. If we exercise regularly (a)/ we will be (b)/ more healthier. (c)/ No error (d)
64. News travel (a)/ very fast today (b)/ due to advancement in technology. (c)/ No error (d)
65. The Chairman made it clear at the meeting (a)/ that he will not step down (b)/ from his position as chairman. (c)/ No error (d)
66. We had (a)/ lot of difficulty (b)/ in finding the way here. (c)/ No error (d)
67. Just as he was driving along the road, (a)/ a bus pulled up and the driver asked him (b)/ if he has seen a briefcase on the road. (c)/ No error (d)
68. Experience has taught me (a )/ not to ignore any man, high or low, (b)/ not to ignore anything, great or small. (c)/ No error (d)
69. I have spent (a)/ most of my money, (b)/ so I can travel only by bus. (c)/ No error (d)
70. When he asked me as to why (a)/ I had finished my work in time, (b)/ I felt confused. (c)/ No error (d)
71. The Foreign Minister said (a)/ there was no use to criticize the policy of non-alignment (b)/ which had stood the test of time. (c)/ No error (d)
72. The train should arrive at (a)/ 7:30 in the morning (b)/ but it was almost an hour late. (c)/ No error (d)

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