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Human digestion

Asked 3 times in CDS over 5 years (2015–2020), peaking in 2020.
3
PYQs
1
Exams
2
Years active
2015–2020
Span
2020
Peak
3/3
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in CDS — 3 of 3 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2020
  • Recurs across 2 years (2015–2020)

Across exams

CDS · 3

How the concept evolved

115
220
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 3) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2020
Which one of the following acids is produced in human stomach?
  1. A Formic acid
  2. B Sulphuric acid
  3. C Nitric acid
  4. D Hydrochloric acid ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
CDS2020
Which one of the following is the first enzyme to mix with food in the digestive tract?
  1. A Trypsin
  2. B Cellulase
  3. C Pepsin
  4. D Amylase ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health
CDS2015
In human digestive system, the process of digestion starts in
  1. A Oesophagus
  2. B Buccal cavity ✓
  3. C Duodenum
  4. D Stomach
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Science & Technology › Biology & Health

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