SOLVED PAPER 2024 (CDS) (II) (English)

Total Questions: 120

111. (Questions 111-120) In the following items, a sentence is given with one or more underlined words. From the options provided mark the correct answer from among (a), (b) or (c), which is the most appropriate improvement over the word(s) to be substituted. If no improvement can be identified, mark your response as (d).

Similar mishaps are continually happening on the new highway because of improper signalling.

Correct Answer: (b) occurring
Solution:The correct answer is 'occurring' because it is the most appropriate improvement over 'happening.' The word 'occurring' is more formal and suitable for the context of mishaps on a highway.

112. which is the most appropriate improvement over the words to be substituted.

The visiting school children circumnavigated around the Dal Lake with visible delight during their visit to Srinagar.

Correct Answer: (c) circumnavigated
Solution:The correct answer is 'circumnavigated' because 'circumnavigated around' is redundant. The word 'circumnavigated' already means to travel all the way around something, so 'around' is unnecessary.

113. which is the most appropriate improvement over the words to be substituted.

The Principal of the school assembled the students and emphasised the importance of discipline in their everyday lives.

Correct Answer: (d) No improvement
Solution:The correct answer is 'no improvement' because 'emphasised the importance' is already correct. Adding 'on,' 'over,' or 'upon' is unnecessary and incorrect.

114. which is the most appropriate improvement over the words to be substituted.

The group was accused of biased participation in the discussion because their entire attention was centred around their own proposal.

Correct Answer: (a) centred on
Solution:The correct answer is 'centred on' because 'centred around' is redundant. The correct phrase is 'centred on,' which means to focus on something.

115. which is the most appropriate improvement over the words to be substituted.

He claimed that he was merely an uninterested participant in the negotiation.

Correct Answer: (b) a disinterested
Solution:The correct answer is 'a disinterested' because 'disinterested' means impartial or unbiased, which fits the context better than 'uninterested,' which means not interested. The correct phrase should be 'a disinterested participant.'

116. (Questions 116-120) In the following items, you are required to select the most appropriate voice of the given phrase and mark your response from the options that follows.

Change from Active to Passive voice.
Respect your elders.

Correct Answer: (d) Elders should be respected
Solution:The correct answer is 'Elders should be respected' because it correctly changes the active voice 'Respect your elders' to the passive voice.

117. Change from Active to Passive voice.

Shut the door.

Correct Answer: (b) Let the door be shut.
Solution:The correct answer is 'Let the door be shut' because it correctly changes the active voice 'Shut the door' to the passive voice.

118. Change from Passive to Active voice.

Sujata was advised by her mother to carry an umbrella while stepping out into the rain.

Correct Answer: (a) Her mother advised Sujata to carry an umbrella while stepping out into the rain.
Solution:The correct answer is 'Her mother advised Sujata to carry an umbrella while stepping out into the rain' because it correctly changes the passive voice 'Sujata was advised by her mother to carry an umbrella while stepping out into the rain' to the active voice.

119. Change from Passive to Active voice.

He was said to be a good cricketer.

Correct Answer: (b) They said he was a good cricketer.
Solution:The correct answer is 'They said he was a good cricketer' because it correctly changes the passive voice 'He was said to be a good cricketer' to the active voice.

120. Change from Passive to Active voice.

His hair is being cut by a professional.

Correct Answer: (b) A professional is cutting his hair.
Solution:The correct answer is 'A professional is cutting his hair' because it correctly changes the passive voice 'His hair is being cut by a professional' to the active voice.