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

Total Questions: 120

71. (Questions 71-80) Each question in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark answer.

He drowned in the flood water last year.

Correct Answer: (c) submerged
Solution:

‘Drowned’ means to die through submersion in the water or to ‘submerge’. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

72. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Autumn is a rather dry season.

Correct Answer: (a) arid
Solution:

‘Arid’ is the correct synonym for ‘dry’.

73. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Our differences are growing day by day.

Correct Answer: (c) disagreements
Solution:

‘Differences’ means disagreement, quarrel or dispute. Hence, option (c) is the correct answer.

74. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The big tree hindered access of sunlight into the house.

Correct Answer: (a) impeded
Solution:

‘Hinder’ means to make something difficult for someone to do. Hence, ‘impede’ meaning to delay or prevent someone is its correct synonym.

75. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The complexity of the issue baffled everyone.

Correct Answer: (b) intricacy
Solution:

‘Complexity’ refers to the state or quality of being intricate or complicated. Hence, ‘intricacy’ is its correct synonym.

76. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He drank excessive amount of liquor.

Correct Answer: (c) unreasonable
Solution:

‘Excessive’ means more than necessary or desirable. Hence, ‘unreasonable’ is its correct synonym.

77. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

He initiated the dialogue

Correct Answer: (c) began
Solution:

‘Initiated’ means started. Hence, ‘began’ is its correct synonym.

78. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

She looked pale after recovering from Covid-19

Correct Answer: (a) sallow
Solution:

‘Pale’ means (a face) having less colour than usual, typically due to shock or illness. Hence, ‘sallow’ is its correct synonym.

79. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

I overrule your proposal.

Correct Answer: (b) veto
Solution:

‘Overrule’ means to reject or disallow by exercising one’s superior authority. Hence, ‘veto’ is its correct synonym.

80. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

His behaviour shocked me.

Correct Answer: (c) appalled
Solution:

‘Appalled’ means greatly dismayed or horrified. Hence, it is the correct synonym for shocked.