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

Total Questions: 120

11. She has faced almost ....... difficulty in arranging the funds for the event.

Correct Answer: (b) insurmountable
Solution:The correct filler for the given blank is 'insurmountable'. 'Insurmountable' means too great to be overcome.

12. Our school building is ....... dilapidated.

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

13. Ranikhet is a place of remarkably ....... beauty.

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

14. The criminal on the run managed to ....... capture by the police officer.

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

15. I am ....... on the ambitious project of learning one new language every year.

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

16. (Questions 16-20) Given below are some response (a), (b), (c) or (d), which presents the most appropriate meaning and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Walking on eggshells

Correct Answer: (a) Careful not to offend or upset others
Solution:The idiom 'walking on eggshells' means to be careful not to offend or upset others.

17. Feather your own nest

Correct Answer: (b) To make money for oneself by way of dishonest means
Solution:The idiom 'feather your own nest' means to make money for oneself by way of dishonest means.

18. Neither fish nor fowl

Correct Answer: (a) Difficult to describe or classify
Solution:The idiom 'neither fish nor fowl' means to be difficult to describe or classify.

19. Elephant in the room

Correct Answer: (c) The obvious problem that is being avoided
Solution:The idiom 'elephant in the room' is used to refer to the obvious problem that is being avoided.

20. The ship has sailed

Correct Answer: (c) The opportunity has passed
Solution:The idiom 'the ship has sailed' means the opportunity has passed.