SOLVED PAPER 2020 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

71. (Questions 71-80) Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite In meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The archaic thinking leads to unfounded beliefs

Correct Answer: (d) modern
Solution:The word ‘archaic’ means old fashioned. Its antonym is modern.

72. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Police had to resort to tear gas to diffuse tension among the crowd.

Correct Answer: (a) concentrate
Solution:The word ‘diffuse’ means spread-out. Its antonym is concentrate.

73. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Unrest in some pockets made the city dwellers confine themselves at home

Correct Answer: (d) Calm
Solution:The word ‘unrest’ means ‘a feeling of disturbance’. Its antonym is calm.

74. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Peace and tranquility are instruments which would boost the development of society.

Correct Answer: (a) uproar
Solution:The word ‘tranquility’ means peace. Its antonym is uproar which means disturbance.

75. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Barring a decision of such disputes, other matters relating to the election of President or Vice President may be regulated by law made by Parliament.

Correct Answer: (c) including
Solution:The word ‘barring’ means exceptions. Its antonym is including.

76. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

His speech was full of emotions and it was an extempore.

Correct Answer: (a) prepared
Solution:The word ‘extempore’ means spontaneous or unprepared. Its antonym is prepared.

77. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

The teacher asked her students to understand the ensuing problems and address them suitably.

Correct Answer: (c) retrospective
Solution:The word ‘ensuing’ means ‘as a result of’. Its antonym is retrospective which deals with past.

78. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

All the allegations against the actor were expunged by the committee of inquiry.

Correct Answer: (c) accepted
Solution:The word ‘expunged’ means to remove. Its antonym is accepted.

79. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

His relatives dissuaded him from giving up the job.

Correct Answer: (a) persuaded
Solution:The word ‘dissuaded’ means to discourage. Its antonym is persuaded which means to convince.

80. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

He is one of the confidants of the leader and can influence the decision of the government.

Correct Answer: (a) opponents
Solution:The word ‘confidants’ refers to a friend or a companion. Its antonym is opponents.