SOLVED PAPER 2021 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

61. (Questions 61-70) Each question 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 accordingly.

His arguments are not valid People consider it bombastic.

Correct Answer: (b) straight forward
Solution:The underlined word 'bombastic' means 'high-sounding but with little meaning.' From the given options, 'straight forward' is its correct antonym.

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

The decision was absurd for many of the members of the team.

Correct Answer: (c) reasonable
Solution:The underlined word 'absurd' means 'utterly or obviously senseless, illogical, or untrue and contrary to all reason or common sense'. From the given options, 'reasonable' is its correct antonym.

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

Relatives of the deceased have been informed about the accident.

Correct Answer: (b) alive
Solution:The underlined word 'deceased' means 'dead'. From the given options, 'alive' is its correct antonym.

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

At last she was able to get some solace as the matter has been resolved amicably.

Correct Answer: (d) aggravation
Solution:The underlined word 'solace' means 'to give comfort to in grief or misfortune'. From the given options, 'aggravation' meaning 'to make something worse' is its correct antonym.

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

Twenty first century has turned out to be a century of problems contrary to the thinking that it would be a better time.

Correct Answer: (a) similar
Solution:The underlined word 'contrary' means 'different or opposite'. From the given options, 'similar' is its correct antonym.

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

The poet said that poetry is a spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings.

Correct Answer: (a) prepared
Solution:The underlined word 'spontaneous' means 'performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination and without premeditation or external stimulus.' From the given options, 'prepared' is its correct antonym.

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

Language is an instrument for asserting one's identity, attitude and perspective.

Correct Answer: (c) denying
Solution:The underlined word 'asserting' means 'to state with assurance, confidence, or force'. From the given options, 'denying' is its correct antonym.

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

He has been exonerated as he tendered an apology.

Correct Answer: (c) convicted
Solution:The underlined word 'exonerated' means 'absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing'. From the given options, 'convicted' meaning 'the act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law' is its correct antonym.

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

Persuasion is essential for people to work as a team.

Correct Answer: (b) Discouraging
Solution:The underlined word 'persuasion' means 'the action or process of convincing someone or of being convinced to do or believe something'. From the given options, 'discouraging' is its correct antonym.

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

Every habitat has some distinctive vegetation which defines the ecosystem.

Correct Answer: (b) common
Solution:The underlined word 'distinctive' means 'different'. From the given options, 'common' is its correct antonym.