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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam. The exam consists of three papers, i.e., English, General Knowledge, and Elementary Mathematics. Furthermore, the question paper of each paper comprises 120 questions for 100 marks. The duration of each paper is two hours.
Now, candidates must answer each question in a minute if they want to attempt all the questions. However, it is not an easy task. Candidates must have good time management skills to attempt a maximum number of questions within the exam duration. Continue to read the article to know how to do time management while attempting the UPSC CDS exam.
Well, managing time during the exam can be pretty changing for candidates. However, if they manage to do it, they can certainly attempt more questions. Here are some time management tips that they can follow while attempting the UPSC CDS exam:
Time management skills do not come suddenly. Candidates have to practice questions as frequently as possible to improve their time management. To candidates improve their time management skills, we have provided some CDS preparation tips 2023 that they can incorporate into their study plans:
Aspirants should solve previous years’ question papers to improve their time management. Solving CDS question papers will help them get an idea about what type and difficulty level of questions are asked in the exam. Furthermore, by solving those questions, candidates will have enough practice to solve those types of questions in the exam.
Candidates should take mock tests to improve their time management skills. Mock tests provide an actual exam-like situation that helps candidates get familiar with the exam. Furthermore, mock tests are time bound. Thus, candidates have to solve questions and mark the correct answer within the time limit. It will help them increase their problem-solving speed and accuracy. Candidates can attempt UPSC CDS mock tests at Embibe. They can access mock tests from the links below:
Follow the steps mentioned below to attempt mock tests at Embibe:
Candidates can further check the UPSC CDS subject-wise tips for written exam and interview to improve their preparation.
Candidates can find some commonly asked questions related to the CDS preparation tips for time management below:
Ans: Candidates get two hours to attempt each paper of the UPSC CDS exam. Furthermore, the paper contains 120 questions. They will get only a minute to solve and answer each question which is quite challenging. Thus, time management is important while attempting the exam.
Ans: Candidates can go through this article to know how to do time management while attempting the CDS exam.
Ans: Candidates should make a study plan and refer to the best books for studying. Furthermore, they can practice questions and take mock tests to improve their chances of cracking the exam.
Ans: Mock tests help candidates get familiar with the exam and measure their preparation level. Furthermore, by attempting mock tests frequently, they can improve their problem-solving speed and accuracy. Thus, they can improve their time management skills.
Ans: Candidates can visit Embibe’s website or download the app to attempt mock tests for UPSC CDS.
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