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Arithmetic 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.
View official syllabus sourceBefore you begin
- 1This sectional test contains 6 original Arithmetic questions.
- 2Each wrong answer deducts marks using the scoring rule shown above. Unattempted questions score zero.
- 3You can mark a question for review and come back to it later using the question palette.
- 4The timer starts as soon as you click "Start test" and the test auto-submits when time runs out.
- 5You can review your answers and explanations for every question immediately after submitting.
About this CDS Arithmetic sectional test
This sectional test isolates Arithmetic 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 6 distinct topics, syllabus-checked the same as our full mocks.
Topics covered
Average
1 question
Percentage
1 question
Profit and Loss
1 question
Ratio and Proportion
1 question
Time and Work
1 question
Time, Speed and Distance
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: 4 easy, 2 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 Arithmetic questions, mapped to the official CDS Elementary Mathematics syllabus and answer-checked on 16 August 2026.
How many questions are in this Arithmetic sectional test, and how long is it?
6 questions in 7 minutes.
Which topics does this test focus on?
It spans 6 topics, with the heaviest coverage on Average, Percentage, and Profit and Loss.
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.