SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

1. (Questions 1-5) Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

She accepted the prospect of her medical treatment with equanimity.

Correct Answer: (b) agitation
Solution:The underlined word 'equanimity' means 'a calm state of mind'. Hence, its antonym is 'agitation' which means 'a state of excitement, disturbance or worry'.

2. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He had been vehement in opposing the idea.

Correct Answer: (b) subdued
Solution:The underlined word 'vehement' means 'showing very strong feelings, especially anger'. Hence, its antonym is 'subdued' which means 'quieter and with less energy than'.

3. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He indulges in nefarious activities.

Correct Answer: (c) admirable
Solution:The underlined word 'nefarious' means 'immoral'. Hence, its antonym is 'admirable' which means 'excellent'.

4. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

When he was born, his family was indigent.

Correct Answer: (c) affluent
Solution:The underlined word 'indigent' means 'needy'. Hence, its antonym is 'affluent' which means 'rich'.

5. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

All of us are living in turbulent times.

Correct Answer: (c) tranquil
Solution:The underlined word 'turbulent' means 'moving in a violent way'. Hence, its antonym is 'tranquil' which means 'quiet and peaceful'.

6. (Questions 6-15) Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and is followed by four choices. Select the most appropriate choice to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer sheet accordingly.

I shall not be going to the theatre ....... .

Correct Answer: (c) if it snows
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'if it snows'.

7. ....... than a hundred passengers were killed in the recent train accident.

Correct Answer: (d) No fewer
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'no fewer'.

8. Each of these paintings ....... made by a famous painter.

Correct Answer: (b) is
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'is'.

9. This is an area of ....... dense population.

Correct Answer: (a) extremely
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'extremely'.

10. Reading ability in your children ....... by speech disorders.

Correct Answer: (d) is affected
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'is affected'.