SOLVED PAPER 2021 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

21. (Questions 21-30) 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 answer accordingly.

I am very particular about it.

Correct Answer: (b) vague
Solution:

‘Particular’ means specific or distinct. Hence, ‘vague’ is the most nearly opposite in meaning to particular.

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

He has become paunchy.

Correct Answer: (b) slim
Solution:

‘Paunchy’ means having a large or protruding belly. Hence, ‘slim’ is its correct antonym.

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

This river originates from the Ganges.

Correct Answer: (b) culminates
Solution:

‘Originates’ means to have a specified beginning. Hence, ‘culminate’ meaning to reach a climax or close with is its correct antonym.

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

The film I saw was hilarious.

Correct Answer: (e) tragic and serious
Solution:

(a) and (b) ‘Hilarious’ means extremely amusing. Hence, ‘tragic’ and ‘serious’ are its correct antonyms.

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

On that day, pandemonium reigned in the hall.

Correct Answer: (c) peace
Solution:

‘Pandemonium’ means wild and noisy disorder or confusion. Hence, ‘peace’ is its correct antonym.

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

The police detained me today amidst busy traffic.

Correct Answer: (b) released
Solution:

‘Detained’ means to officially seize and hold someone or something. Hence, ‘released’ is its correct antonym.

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

In my state of despair, I confessed everything.

Correct Answer: (d) elation
Solution:

‘Despair’ means the complete loss or absence of hope. Hence, ‘elation’ meaning joy and happiness is the most nearly opposite in meaning to despair.

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

He was accused by the entire community after he failed in the mission .

Correct Answer: (a) vindicated
Solution:

‘Accused’ means charged with an offence or crime. Hence, ‘vindicated’ meaning cleared of suspicion is its correct antonym.

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

There was much to boast about the quality of his work

Correct Answer: (c) deprecate
Solution:

‘Boast’ means to talk with excessive self-pride Hence, ‘deprecate’ meaning to express disapproval of is its correct antonym.

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

He delivered an eccentric speech.

Correct Answer: (c) A normal
Solution:

‘Eccentric’ means unconventional or slight strange. Hence, ‘normal’ is its correct antonym.