Stay tuned as Major Kalshi Classes brings you a detailed breakdown of the CDS 1 2025 exam, including section-wise analysis, expected cut-off, and expert insights.
Whether you attempted the English, GK, or Maths paper, we’ve got you covered with accurate solutions and in-depth discussion. Don’t miss the live video analysis and downloadable PDFs for all sets!
CDS 1 2025 Paper Analysis with Answer Key – All Sets Solved
The CDS 1 2025 Examination, conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), was held on 13 April 2025 across various centers in India.
Candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces through the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers' Training Academy (OTA) appeared in large numbers.
As always, the exam was divided into three sections — English, General Knowledge (GK), and Mathematics (only for IMA, INA, and AFA aspirants). Below is the complete CDS 1 2025 Exam Analysis along with the CDS 1 2025 Answer Key released by Major Kalshi Classes for all sets.
CDS 1 Answer Key 2025 Release Timing
The download CDS 1 Answer Key for all subjects and sets will be released on, 13 April 2025 at 5 PM, on our website. You can download all sets (A, B, C, D) directly and match your responses.
➡️ [Download CDS 1 2025 Answer Keys – All Sets]
Watch Full CDS 1 2025 Paper Analysis
We have uploaded a detailed video discussion of the entire CDS 1 2025 paper on our YouTube channel. In the video, subject experts break down each question, explain tricky answers, and discuss expected cut-offs.
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CDS 1 2025 Exam Overview
Date of Exam: 13 April 2025
Conducting Body: UPSC
Mode of Exam: Offline (Pen & Paper)
Papers: English, General Knowledge, Mathematics
Duration: 2 hours per paper
Negative Marking: Yes
CDS 1 2025 English Paper Analysis & Answer Key
The English paper this year was moderate in difficulty. Questions were mostly grammar-based and vocabulary-heavy. Comprehension passages were a bit lengthy but manageable.
Topic Breakdown:
Spotting Errors
Fill in the Blanks
Synonyms/Antonyms
Sentence Improvement
Ordering of Sentences
Reading Comprehension
CDS 1 2025 GK Paper Analysis & Answer Key
The General Knowledge section was rated moderate to difficult, with a mix of static and current affairs questions. A significant portion was from History, Polity, and Science.
Key Areas Covered:
Current Affairs (Past 6 Months)
Indian History & Polity
Geography
Defence-related topics
General Science
CDS 1 2025 Maths Paper Analysis & Answer Key
The Mathematics paper was slightly on the tougher side compared to previous years. Time management was key, as some questions were lengthy and calculation-intensive.
Major Topics:
Arithmetic
Algebra
Geometry
Trigonometry
Mensuration
Statistics
CDS 2025 Full Paper Discussion & Expected Cut-Off
Our team of experts has provided a full paper discussion with in-depth reasoning behind the correct answers.
Based on the difficulty level of each paper, the expected cut-off is likely to vary from the previous year.
Stay tuned to our website and YouTube for the CDS 2025 Cut-Off Analysis, which will be updated soon.
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