SOLVED PAPER 2022 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

31. Questions 31-40) Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition determiner you consider the most appropriate to fill the blank space.

Rahul must have received the dues ...... now.

Correct Answer: (a) by
Solution:'by' is suitable to fill the blank as its goes with 'now'.

32. How many students have come ...... you for the programme?

Correct Answer: (a) along with
Solution:'along with' is suitable to fill the blank as per the context of the sentence. 'Along with' is used for mentioning additional people that are also included or involved in something.

33. You need to make others feel that you are second ....... none.

Correct Answer: (b) to
Solution:'Second to none' is a phrase which means the best. Hence, 'to' is suitable to fill the blank.

34. Scholars are often caught on the horns of ...... dilemma.

Correct Answer: (c) a
Solution:'a' is suitable to fill the blank 'on the horns of a dilemma' is an idiom which means in a situation in which you have to decide between two equally unpleasant choices.

35. Amid ...... few incidents of violence, the voting went on well.

Correct Answer: (a) a
Solution:'a' will be used here as per the sentence structure. 'a few' means a small number of; some.

36. ...... university is a place for thinking and learning.

Correct Answer: (b) A
Solution:'University' starts with a 'you' sound. So, the article 'A' is suitable to fill the blank.

37. Education is a manifestation of ....... perfection already in man.

Correct Answer: (b) the
Solution:'the' is appropriate to fill the blank as it talks about a specific quality i.e. 'perfection' that is inherent in man.

38. Entry ....... building was restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Correct Answer: (a) into
Solution:'Into' is the appropriate preposition to fill the blank as it means to the inside of a place, area, etc.

39. Ranjit has been elected as ...... leader of the group in the house.

Correct Answer: (a) the
Solution:The sentence talks about a particular group. So, the definite article 'the' will be used to fill the blank.

40. System performance was demonstrated ...... the Drop Zone from an altitude of 5000 m.

Correct Answer: (b) at
Solution:'at' is suitable to fill the blank as per the context of the sentence.