SOLVED PAPER 2023 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

91. (Questions 91-100) In this section, each of the following sentences has a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

He persevered ....... difficulties.

Correct Answer: (d) inspite of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'inspite of'.

92. He walked slowly ....... his bandaged leg.

Correct Answer: (b) because of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'because of'.

93. He accepted the car ....... his claim for ₹ 50,000.

Correct Answer: (b) in lieu of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'in lieu of'.

94. I'll phone you sometime ....... the afternoon.

Correct Answer: (c) in
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'in'.

95. He raised several questions ........ the future of the organisation.

Correct Answer: (c) concerning
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'concerning'.

96. He is the gentleman whose name is written ...... the board.

Correct Answer: (d) on
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'on'.

97. ....... his negligence the company suffered a heavy loss.

Correct Answer: (c) On account of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'on account of'.

98. ....... the resistance offered by the culprit, he was arrested by the police.

Correct Answer: (c) Notwithstanding
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'notwithstanding'.

99. ....... his illness, he could not finish the work on time.

Correct Answer: (b) As a consequence of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'as a consequence of'.

100. ....... rope ladders they scaled the wall.

Correct Answer: (a) By means of
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'By means of'.