Free online practice test
Elementary Mathematics Full Mock 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 sourceScoring note: One-third (0.33) of a mark deducted per wrong answer, matching the official Elementary Mathematics scheme. Raw score out of 18 shown here; the official paper is out of 100.
Before you begin
- 1This full-length mock contains 18 original questions across 3 Elementary Mathematics sections.
- 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 Elementary Mathematics mock test
This free mock contains 18 original practice questions mapped to the CDS Elementary Mathematics syllabus and pattern. Every checked answer includes an explanation and a source record.
What the test covers
Arithmetic
6 questions
Algebra and Trigonometry
6 questions
Geometry and Mensuration
6 questions
Scoring and result analysis
Correct answers earn 1 mark and wrong answers deduct 0.33 marks. Unattempted questions score zero. After submitting, you receive section-wise and topic-wise accuracy, time spent, answer explanations, and source links.
Frequently asked questions
Is this an official UPSC question paper?
No. It is an independent practice mock containing original questions mapped to the official CDS Elementary Mathematics syllabus.
Does the CDS Elementary Mathematics paper apply to every academy?
No. IMA, INA, and AFA candidates take Elementary Mathematics, English, and General Knowledge, each worth 100 marks. OTA (Officers Training Academy) candidates skip Mathematics entirely and only take English and General Knowledge.
What is the CDS Elementary Mathematics negative marking scheme?
Each wrong answer deducts one-third of that question's marks, about 0.33 marks per question here. There is no deduction for an unattempted question.
Is there a sectional cutoff in CDS?
Yes, in practice. While UPSC doesn't publish a fixed passing mark, candidates typically need to clear a sectional cutoff in each paper as well as an overall aggregate cutoff that varies by academy and year.