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

Total Questions: 120

31. (Questions 31-40) Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom /phrase.

I always preferred to study Physics and Mathematics, new choosing Economics and Literature for further studies is another kettle of fish.

Correct Answer: (a) Completely different matter
Solution:The underlined idiom 'kettle of fish' means 'a completely different matter'.

32. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

He. criticised the participants for sitting on the fence and not contributing in finalising the report.

Correct Answer: (c) Not taking a decision
Solution:The underlined idiom 'sitting on the fence' means to avoid taking a decision or making a choice.

33. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

Correct Answer: (a) Tried hard
Solution:The underlined idiom 'strained every nerve' means 'to make all possible efforts or to try hard.'

34. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

When it comes to using technology, she is completely at sea.

Correct Answer: (b) Confused
Solution:The underlined idiom 'at sea' means 'completely confused'.

35. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

He is not a great scholar but he has the gift of the gab.

Correct Answer: (b) Ability to read fluently
Solution:The underlined idiom 'gift of the gab' means 'to have the ability to read with fluency.'

36. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

This car belonged to Ravi, but recently it changed hands.

Correct Answer: (a) Change of ownership
Solution:The underlined idiom 'changed hands' means 'a change of ownership.'

37. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

He turned down the new assignment; he felt that the already had too many irons in the fire.

Correct Answer: (d) Having multiple tasks to complete
Solution:The underlined idiom 'irons in the fire' means 'to be involved in many tasks.'

38. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

Something should be done to stop the brain drain of Indian scientists to other countries.

Correct Answer: (b) Movement of professionals to another country for better prospect
Solution:The underlined idiom 'The brain drain' means 'the departure of educated or professional people from one country, economic sector, or field for another usually for better pay or living conditions'.

39. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

I just need to take rest and the I'll be as right as rain.

Correct Answer: (a) To be in good mental and physical state
Solution:The underlined idiom 'as right as rain' means 'feeling completely well and healthy.'

40. Each of the following questions has underline idioms/phrases.

It is all Greek to me.

Correct Answer: (d) Something which I don't understand
Solution:The underlined phrase 'it is all Greek to me' means that you can't comprehend what is being written or said.