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

Total Questions: 120

81. (Questions 81-90) Each question in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined words followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response accordingly.

Having got excited she opened up the Pandora's Box which led to lot of commotion.

Correct Answer: (a) uproar
Solution:The underlined word 'commotion' means 'a state of confused and noisy disturbance'. From the given options, 'uproar' meaning 'a loud and impassioned noise or disturbance' is its correct synonym.

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

The inherent danger in the problem is that it would lead to many more problems.

Correct Answer: (d) inbuilt
Solution:The underlined word 'inherent' means 'existing in something as a permanent, essential, or characteristic attribute'. From the given options, 'inbuilt' is its correct synonym.

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

The officer was reprimanded by the court for delaying the case.

Correct Answer: (a) admonished
Solution:The underlined word 'reprimanded' means 'a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority'. From the given options, 'admonished' means the same and hence, is its correct synonym.

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

Some people think that their strength is perpetual.

Correct Answer: (c) ever-lasting

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

One's actions exemplify-one's attitude and values.

Correct Answer: (d) demonstrate
Solution:The underlined word 'exemplify' means 'to illustrate or clarify'. From the given options, 'demonstrate' is its correct synonym.

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

The crux of the issue was that there was no evidence to prove the accused guilty of the act.

Correct Answer: (a) core
Solution:The underlined word 'crux' means 'a main or central feature'. From the given options, 'core' is its correct synonym.

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

Each child develops his/her competency based on the contexts and the inputs for learning.

Correct Answer: (a) capability
Solution:The underlined word 'competency' refer to 'the ability to do something successfully or efficiently'. From the given options, 'capability' is its correct synonym.

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

He appears to be very haughty, but he is a humble person.

Correct Answer: (c) arrogant
Solution:The underlined word 'haughty' means 'arrogant'.

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

The newly appointed secretary is industrious.

Correct Answer: (a) diligent
Solution:The underlined word 'industrious means 'diligent and hard-working'.

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

The indignant attitude of the speaker made the groups unhappy.

Correct Answer: (a) resentful
Solution:The underlined word 'indignant' means 'feeling or showing anger because of something unjust or 'resentful'.