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

Total Questions: 120

81. (Questions 81-85) Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words/group of words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The village headman was old and cantankerous.

Correct Answer: (b) ill-tempered
Solution:The word 'cantankerous' describes someone who is bad-tempered, argumentative, and uncooperative. 'Ill-tempered' means easily angered or irritated, which closely matches the characteristics of being cantankerous.

82. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Psychological problems among the youth can be attributed to the pernicious influence of the Internet.

Correct Answer: (a) harmful
Solution:'Pernicious' refers to something that has a harmful effect, especially in a gradual or subtle way. 'Harmful' directly describes something that causes damage or injury, aligning well with 'pernicious

83. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

Our teacher told us not to be verbose while writing.

Correct Answer: (a) exaggerate
Solution:'Verbose' means using more words than necessary; being wordy. 'Verbose' and 'exaggerate' both involve using more words or details than necessary.

84. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

The actor narrated the story in a resonant voice.

Correct Answer: (c) deep
Solution:'Resonant' describes a sound that is deep, clear and continuing to sound or ring. 'Deep' describes a low-pitched, rich sound, which matches the quality of a resonant voice.

85. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word.

They were fed-up with his doltish behaviour.

Correct Answer: (b) imbecilic
Solution:'Doltish' means stupid or foolish. 'Imbecilic' means very stupid or foolish, which is synonymous with 'doltish.'

86. (Questions 86-95) In the following items, a word is given, followed by two suggested meanings. You are required to identify the correct meaning of the word and indicate your choice by using the code that follows

'Anarchism'
1. Absence of government and/or authority
2. Chaos and disorder in the absence of government

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The correct answer is option (c). Anarchism refers to a political philosophy that advocates for a society without government or authority. It can also lead to chaos and disorder in the absence of government.

87. To identify the correct meaning of the word.

'Pristine'
1. In the original condition
2. In the defiled condition

Correct Answer: (a) Only 1
Solution:The correct answer is option (a). 'Pristine' means in its original, unspoiled condition. It does not mean defiled.

88. To identify the correct meaning of the word.

'Enormity'
1. The fact of something being serious and grave
2. Abominable crime or sin

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The correct answer is option (c). 'Enormity' refers to the great or extreme scale, seriousness or extent of something perceived as bad or morally wrong. It also refers to an abominable crime or sin.

89. To identify the correct meaning of the word.

'Quotidian'
1. To quote inaccurately
2. Someone fond of quoting others

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2
Solution:The correct answer is option (d). 'Quotidian' means occurring every day; daily. It does not relate to quoting inaccurately or someone fond of quoting others.

90. To identify the correct meaning of the word.

'Immolate'
1. To kill somebody or self by burning
2. To kill somebody or self or an animal as an act of sacrifice

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 and 2
Solution:The correct answer is option (c). 'Immolate' means to kill or offer as a sacrifice, especially by burning. It also includes the broader act of sacrificing someone or something.