Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
CDS2018
Which one of the following is not a correct ascending order of commissioned ranks in the defence forces of India?
- A Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lieutenant General, General
- B Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal
- C Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Group Captain, Wing Commander, Air Commodore, Air Vice Marshal, Air Marshal, Air Chief Marshal ✓
- D Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Defence & Military Studies › Armed Forces & Organization
CDS2017
The rank of Captain of the Indian Navy is equivalent to which one of the following?
- A Captain of the Indian Army
- B Group Captain in the Indian Air Force ✓
- C Lieutenant Colonel of the Indian Army
- D Wing Commander of the Indian Air Force
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Defence & Military Studies › Armed Forces & Organization
CDS2014
Master Chief Petty Officer is a rank in the
- A Indian Navy ✓
- B Military Engineering Service
- C The Army Aviation Corps
- D Indian Air Force
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Defence & Military Studies › Armed Forces & Organization
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