SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (I) (English)

Total Questions: 120

101. (Questions 101-105) In the following items, two lists are given with the keywords mentioned. You are required to match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Loan Word)List-II (Meaning)
A. Attaché1. New and experimental
B. Aperitif2. Proven fact of being elsewhere
C. Avant-garde3. Diplomatic support staff
D. Alibi4. A drink just before a meal

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3242
(b)3412
(c)2413
(d)2143
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

102. You are required to match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Loan Word)List-II (Meaning)
A. Sui generis1. Remaining same despite changes
B. Facta non verba2. Conclusion not drawn from stated logic
C. Mutatis mutandis3. Nothing else like it
D. Non sequitur4. Deeds not words

 

Code:ABCD
(a)3412
(b)3142
(c)2413
(d)2143
Correct Answer: (a)
Solution:The correct matching is A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

103. You are required to match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Loan Word)List-II (Meaning)
A. Connoisseur1. Scattered remains
B. Cul-de-sac2. Collection of documents on someone or something
C. Dossier3. Street with a closed end
D. Debris4. Expert in matters of taste

 

Code:ABCD
(a)1234
(b)1324
(c)4231
(d)4321
Correct Answer: (d)
Solution:The correct matching is A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

104. You are required to match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Loan Word)List-II (Meaning)
A. Déjà vu1. Policy of minimal governmental interference
B. Faux pas2. Feeling of having experienced the present
C. En route3. Tactless remark or act
D. Laissez-faire4. During the course of a journey

 

Code:ABCD
(a)1342
(b)2431
(c)2341
(d)1432
Correct Answer: (c)
Solution:The correct matching is A-2, B-3, C-4, D-1

105. You are required to match List-I with List-II.

List-I (Loan Word)List-II (Meaning)
A. Façade1. Principal front of a building
B. Liaison2. Round flattish cap
C. Maisonette3. Diplomatic support staff
D. Beret4. Rooms with a separate entrance in a building

 

Code:ABCD
(a)2431
(b)1342
(c)1432
(d)2341
Correct Answer: (b)
Solution:The correct matching is A-1, B-3, C-4, D-2

106. (Questions 106-110) In the following items, certain words which have been borrowed into English from other languages have been given. Select the most appropriate meaning. from the options provided.

'Aplomb'

Correct Answer: (b) Self-confidence
Solution:'Aplomb' is a word borrowed from French language and it means 'Self-confidence'.

107. Select the most appropriate meaning. from the options provided.

'Condign'

Correct Answer: (c) Punishment appropriate to wrong doing

108. Select the most appropriate meaning. from the options provided.

'Incommunicado'

Correct Answer: (a) Not wanting to or able to communicate
Solution:'Incommunicado' is a word borrowed from Latin and it means 'not wanting to or able to communicate'.

109. Select the most appropriate meaning. from the options provided.

'Gastronomy'

Correct Answer: (d) Art and science of fine food and eating
Solution:'Gastronomy' is a word borrowed from Greek language and it means 'Art and science of fine food and eating'.

110. Select the most appropriate meaning. from the options provided.

'Expatriate'

Correct Answer: (b) Resident outside country of citizenship
Solution:'Expatriate' is a word borrowed from Latin and it means 'resident outside of citizenship'.