{"id":805889,"date":"2024-11-13T09:56:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T04:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/?p=805889"},"modified":"2024-11-13T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T04:26:00","slug":"exam-prep-english-grammar-shortcuts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/exam-prep-english-grammar-shortcuts\/","title":{"rendered":"85+ English Grammar Shortcuts and Rules for CDS AFCAT NDA"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you are preparing for a defense examination, it is very important to have some English Grammar Shortcuts and Rules to quickly solve the examination. Most people who are planning to serve the nation and preparing for this examination look out for some grammar shortcuts to quickly solve the CDS, <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/indian-exams\/afcat-exam\/\"><strong>AFCAT<\/strong><\/a>, and <strong>NDA<\/strong> exam questions. To solve this query, we have included a few English Grammar Shortcuts and Rules for the examination in the given blog. Happy Learning!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-english-grammar-shortcuts-and-rules-for-cds-afcat-nda\">English Grammar Shortcuts and Rules For CDS AFCAT NDA<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below we have included 40 English grammar shortcuts and Rules for Pronouns, Adjectives, adverbs, verbs, conjunctions, and Prepositions in the given section below. The following shortcuts will assist you to quickly solving the English grammar questions in the examination. Have a look below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-importance-of-english-grammar-shortcuts\">Importance of English Grammar Shortcuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Below, you can find out the importance of knowing English grammar shortcuts. It helps you in many ways, you can explore some of those reasons below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Defense examinations are time-oriented, and knowing shortcuts helps you solve the questions easily.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many common grammatical errors can be easily avoided if you know the right rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A strong understanding of grammar can give you confidence in your English.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-articles-shortcuts-and-rules-nbsp\">Articles Shortcuts and Rules\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 1:<\/strong> The indefinite article \u2018A\u2019 should be used before the word \u2018Half\u2019 when it follows a whole number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed in Madras for one and half years. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed in Madras for one and a half years. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He spent one and half a half rupee. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He spent one and a half rupees. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 2:<\/strong> The definite article \u2018THE\u2019 should be used with a comparative adjective if the phrase \u2018of the two\u2019 is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is better of the two sisters. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is the better of the two sisters. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the best of the two books. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the better of the two books. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 3:<\/strong> With the names of meals such as Breakfast \/ Lunch \/ Dinner \/ Supper, no article should be used in a general way except in particular causes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have the breakfast at 8 hrs in the morning \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have breakfast at 8 hrs in the morning \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shortcut Rule 4: The + Positive Adjective represent the whole class, and take a plural verb.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rich is responsible for the lawlessness in the country.\u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The rich are responsible for the lawlessness in the country. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Say \u2018The poor are \/ The young are \/ The old are\u2019 etc\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 5:<\/strong> After Di- Transitive Verbs like Elect \/ Make \/ Appoint, articles should not be used except when they are used as Mono transitive verbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appointed him a chairman.\u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We appointed him chairman \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We made him a leader \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We made him leader. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Govt. has appointed a Committee (mono transitive) (As a mono transitive verb)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 6:<\/strong> After type of \/ kind of \/ sort of \/ post of \/ title of \/ rank of \/ articles are not used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is not that sort of a man. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is not that soft of man. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was promoted to the rank of a General Manager. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He was promoted to the rank of General Manager. \u2714<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prounoun-shortcuts-and-rules\">Prounoun Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 7 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0We should use the personal pronouns in the order of 231 for goodresults ( I mean, Second Person, Third Person, First Person). Have a look at the followingExamples.I,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He and You are to finish it. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0You, He and I are to finish it. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The order 123 (First Person, Second Person and Third Person) is also possible when weadmit guilt.I,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You and He have committed the Sin. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 8 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A Pronoun in the nominative form should be compared with the sameform of the pronoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is better than I (am) (Two Nominatives are compared) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I respect you more than him (Two objectives are compared) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 9 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0A Pronoun in the objective case is used after \u201cLet \/ Between \/ AnyPreposition\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Let you and me play (You and me are objects) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0There is no dispute between you and me. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 10 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When a pronoun stands for a collective noun, it should be used in thesingular form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The army has left its Head Quarters (As a Whole) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The committee were divided in their opinion (Separate Individuals) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Shortcut Rule 11 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When two singular nouns are joined by \u201cand\u201d, refer to the same person,the pronoun used in their place should be singular in form.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Collector and Magistrate has done his best. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0But the collector and the Magistrate have done their best. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 12 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A singular pronoun should be used when two singular nouns are joinedby either or \/ neither norEither<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ravi or Gopal should do his duty \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 13 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A pronoun in the plural form should be used when two nouns ofdifferent members are joined by \u201cor\u201d or \u201cnor\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either the Principal or his teachers have attended their duty. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Shortcut Rule 14 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The distributive pronouns \u201cEither \/ Neither \/ None \/ Any \/ No one\u201d areused with singular verbs.Either \/ Neigher \u2026\u2026\u2026.Used for two Person \/ ThingsNone \/ No one \/ Any \u2026\u2026\u2026.Used for more than two person \/ things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Either of the two girls is diligent. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Neither of the brothers is quarrelsome. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>None of the four sisters is intelligent. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any of the four men can do it. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 15 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Reciprocal pronouns \u201cEach other \/ One another\u201dEach other \u2013 For two personsOne another \u2013 For more than two persons. The two sister hate each other. The five brother love one another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 16 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The indefinite pronoun \u201cOne\u201d should be used as \u201cOne\u2019s\u201d for itspossessive case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One should love one\u2019s country. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 17:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The verbs such as \u201cHurt \/ Cheat \/ Prostrate \/ Introduce \/ Present \/Absent \/ Satisfy \/ Prepare \/ Enjoy \/ Avail of\u201d are followed by either \u201can\u201d object or \u201ca\u201dreflexive pronoun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(Myself \/ Ourselves \/ Yourself \/ Yourselves) (Himself \/ Herself \/ Itself \/ Themselves)I introduced her to the Principal (Her\u2026\u2026\u2026object) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0I introduced myself to the Principal (Myself\u2026\u2026\u2026Reflexive pronoun) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He enjoyed the party (Party\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026Object) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He enjoyed himself at the Party (Himself\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..Reflexive Pronoun) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0<strong>Shortcut Rule 18 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The use of Relative Pronouns :Who\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. for Persons eg.This is the boy who is diligent.Which \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026..for Things. eg. The book which is in the shelf is mine. That \u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026\u2026.. is used both for persons and things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0One boy who stole my purse was a student \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The boy that stole my purse was a student. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0As a relative pronoun \u201cThat\u201d is used with superlative Adjective \/ Only \/ Any \/ Nothing \/Some \/ All \/ None\u201d All that glitters is not gold This is the best thing that I can do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 19 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201cWho\u201d as a relative pronoun is used in the nominative case,takes a verb. The Principal who came here was Raju\u2019s Brother. The word \u201cWhom\u201das a relative pronoun is used in the objective case (takes no verb) The doctor whom I met yesterday was Krishna\u2019s Father<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 20 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Agreement of the verb with its antecedent in number and personaI<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I who is your brother must trust youI who am your brother must trust you. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You who is my friend \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You who are my friend \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 21 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a pronoun is to be placed after \u201cto be\u201d, the pronoun in the subjective case is used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is Him \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is He \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adjectives-shortcuts-and-rules\">Adjectives Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Examples :Sizes : big, small, large, thin, thick<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Shapes : triangular, round, square, circular<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colors : black, blue, white, green, red<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personality : happy, sad, angry, depressed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Time : Yearly , monthly, annually<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ages : new, young, old, brand-new, second-hand<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sounds : Loud, noisy, quiet, silent<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tastes : juicy, sweet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Qualities : good, bad, mediocre<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 22 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0In a comparision, the conjunction \u2018than\u2019 should be followed by \u2018anyother\u2019. If a person \/ thing is compared with any other person \/ thing among some \/ many.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai is greater than any city in India.\u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mumbai is greater than any other city in India.\u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 23 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0In comparisons, the monosyllable words like \u201chot \/ easy \/ tall \/ small\u201dshould not be used with more \/ most.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is more easier than that.\u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This question is easier than that. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is more taller than Kumar. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He is taller than Kumar.\u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 24 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Elder \/ Eldest should be used with the members of the same family.Older\/ Oldest these comparative adjective denote the age of person \/ thing.Ex : He is elder to me. (He and me belong to one family).Ronald Reagan was the oldest person elected to the Presidency in US history (Not specifyinga family)\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the eldest tree in the garden \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the oldest tree in the garden. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 25 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0While comparing the objects, we should see that a noun is comparedwith another but not with some other word.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The population of Hyderabad is greater than Nagpur \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The population of Hyderabad is greater than that of Nagpur (OR) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The population of Hyderabad is greater than the population of Nagpur. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The climate of Ooty is better than Chennai. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The climate of Ooty is better than that of Chennai. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-adverb-shortcuts-and-rules\">Adverb Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 26 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0The adverbs \u2018too much\u2019 is used with nouns and \u2018much too\u2019 is used with adjectives. Too much pain \/ Too much insincerity (Nouns)Much too painful \/ much too careless (Adjectives)Adverbs examples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His failure is too much painful for me \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>His failure is much too painful for me \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0is wife\u2019s rude behavior gives him much too pain \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0His wife\u2019s rude behavior gives him too much pain \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 27 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0Before the word \u2018Enough\u2019 an adjective under positive form should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is more intelligent enough to follow you. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is intelligent enough to follow you. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She is enough lucky to get the job. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0She lucky enough to get the job. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 28 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p> The adverb quite (\u2018quite means perfectly\/ completely) should not be used with theadjective \u2018Handsome\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is quite handsome. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0He is very handsome. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-verb-shortcuts-and-rules\">Verb Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 29 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00a0If the subject is of the third person, singular number (He, She, It) add \u2018S\u2019or \u2018es \/ ies\u2019 to the first form of the verb to make it singular number.She plays the violin every day.He loves his parents. The dog barks at the people. The bird flies in the Sky.He does his duty.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 30 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following verbs are not usually used in the continuous form. See \/Smell \/ Feel \/ Hear \/ Notice \/ Recognize \/ See \/ Think \/ Agree \/ Believe \/ Consider \/Remember \/ Hope \/ Understand \/ Mind \/ Suppose \/ Hate \/ Love \/ Know \/ Have \/ Want \/Forgive \/ Keep \/ Prevent etc. But they may be used in continuous forms in a particularcases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is having a telephone connection. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has a telephone connection \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flower is smelling sweet \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The flower smells sweet (you can say I am smelling this flower) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The manager is seeing your application (Seeing \u2013 Examining) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(in particular situation)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 31 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The present perfect tense should not be used with adverbs indicatingpast time. Instead the simple past tense should be used.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have seen a film last night \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I saw a film last night. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He has left for Hyderabad last week. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He left for Hyderabad last week. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conjuctions-shortcuts-and-rules\">Conjuctions Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 32 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the subordinating conjunction \u2018lest\u2019 the auxiliary \u2018should\u2019 is used. Lest \u2013 forfear that \/ If it is not so.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work hard lest you fail. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Work hard lest you should fail. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 33 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The connecting word \u2018that\u2019 is used with the adjective phrase \u2018the same\/theonly\/superlative adjectives\/all\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the same book which I wanted. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the same book that I wanted. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 34 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conjunction \u2018or\u2019 is used with not \/ never.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have never spoken to him nor written to him. \u2613<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I have never spoken to him or written to him.\u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepositions-shortcuts-and-rules\">Prepositions Shortcuts and Rules<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 35 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During \u2013 denotes duration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the war, many people suffered hardship. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We go to Darjeeling during summer every year. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 36 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From \u2013 is used with past \/ future tenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I stayed there from Monday to Wednesday. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I will start my preparation from Monday next. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Shortcut Rule 37 :<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Of \u2013 denotes origin \/ cause<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She comes of a rich family (origin) \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He died of Malaria (cause) but she died in an accident. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Off \u2013 denotes \u2018separation\u2019A button has come off. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He is off duty today. \u2714<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705671249930\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How to prepare for English section in CDS exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Follow a proper strategic study plan, give proper time to the important topics, practice multiple mock tests, and do proper revisions.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705671319882\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What are the grammar rules of English?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">There are different grammar rules for English, you can explore them in detail in the above blog.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1705671356396\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is it Tough to crack this examination?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, it is not at all tough to clear the examination, if you prepare well. Following a correct strategy along with dedication and motivation acts as an extra benefit.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This was all about the \u201c English Grammar Shortcuts and Rules\u201d.\u00a0 For more such informative blogs, check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/category\/indian-exams\/defence-exams\/\"><strong>Defense Exams Section<\/strong><\/a>, or you can learn more about us by visiting our <a href=\"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/discover\/category\/indian-exams\/\">\u00a0<strong>Indian exams<\/strong><\/a> page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"When you are preparing for a defense examination, it is very important to have some English Grammar Shortcuts&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":102,"featured_media":846843,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"editor_notices":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[490,492,433,369,478,396],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-805889","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-afcat","8":"category-cds-exam","9":"category-defence-exams","10":"category-indian-exams","11":"category-nda-exam","12":"category-study-material"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.5 (Yoast SEO v27.5) - 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