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Algebra and Trigonometry Sectional Test 1

CDS · CDS (Combined Defence Services Examination)

Syllabus-checked original practice

Mapped to the official Elementary Mathematics syllabus and answer-checked on 16 August 2026.

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Before you begin

  1. 1This sectional test contains 6 original Algebra and Trigonometry questions.
  2. 2Each wrong answer deducts marks using the scoring rule shown above. Unattempted questions score zero.
  3. 3You can mark a question for review and come back to it later using the question palette.
  4. 4The timer starts as soon as you click "Start test" and the test auto-submits when time runs out.
  5. 5You can review your answers and explanations for every question immediately after submitting.

About this CDS Algebra and Trigonometry sectional test

This sectional test isolates Algebra and Trigonometry from the CDS Elementary Mathematics pattern, so you can drill it on its own instead of only meeting it inside the full mock. It draws 6 original practice questions across 4 distinct topics, syllabus-checked the same as our full mocks.

Topics covered

Algebraic Identities

2 questions

Trigonometric Ratios

2 questions

Indices

1 question

Quadratic Equations

1 question

Scoring and result analysis

Correct answers earn 1 mark and wrong answers deduct 0.33 marks. Unattempted questions score zero. This section's 6 questions are difficulty-tagged: 3 easy, 3 medium. After submitting, you receive topic-wise accuracy, time spent, answer explanations, and source links.

Frequently asked questions

Is this an official CDS question paper?

No. It's an independent practice test with original Algebra and Trigonometry questions, mapped to the official CDS Elementary Mathematics syllabus and answer-checked on 16 August 2026.

How many questions are in this Algebra and Trigonometry sectional test, and how long is it?

6 questions in 7 minutes.

Which topics does this test focus on?

It spans 4 topics, with the heaviest coverage on Algebraic Identities, Trigonometric Ratios, and Indices.

Is there negative marking in this test?

Yes. Each wrong answer deducts 0.33 marks, and each correct answer earns 1 mark. Unattempted questions score zero.