CDS (I) 2019 — English (Full Question Paper)

How we ____ to ageing is a choice we must make wisely.

• (a)respond
• (b)absolve
• (c)discharge
• (d)overlook

Complementary medicine ____ fewer risks, since it is used along with standard remedies.

• (a)reacts
• (b)releases
• (c)ejects
• (d)carries

Stress may ____ fertility in men and women.

• (a)engage
• (b)reduce
• (c)inject
• (d)deduce

The football match had to be ____ because of the weather.

• (a)called on
• (b)called off
• (c)called out
• (d)called over

Nobody believed Ram at first but he ____ to be right.

• (a)came out
• (b)carried out
• (c)worked out
• (d)turned out

How are you ____ in your new job? Are you enjoying it?

• (a)keeping on
• (b)going on
• (c)getting on
• (d)carrying on

We live ____ a tower block. Our apartment is on the fifteenth floor.

• (a)at
• (b)in
• (c)over
• (d)above

You were going to apply for the job, and then you decided not to. So what ____?

• (a)put you off
• (b)put you out
• (c)turned you off
• (d)turned you away

____ it was raining, he went out without a raincoat.

• (a)Even
• (b)Since
• (c)Unless
• (d)Although

I parked my car in a no-parking zone, but I ____ it.

• (a)came up with
• (b)got away with
• (c)made off with
• (d)got on with

Select the word closest in meaning to provocative as used in: A provocative message had been doing rounds on social media to instigate the mob against migrants.

• (a)dexterous
• (b)inflammatory
• (c)valiant
• (d)prudent

Select the word closest in meaning to precipitation as used in: The differences include increase in mean temperature and heavy precipitation in several regions.

• (a)drought
• (b)oasis
• (c)rainfall
• (d)snowing

Select the word closest in meaning to anonymously as used in: The portal will help victims and complainants to anonymously report cyber crime.

• (a)incognito
• (b)directly
• (c)unfailingly
• (d)in situ

Select the word closest in meaning to terminal as used in: He is suffering from a terminal disease.

• (a)sublunary
• (b)terrific
• (c)chronic
• (d)incurable

Select the word closest in meaning to reluctant as used in: Doctors are reluctant to take rural postings despite big salary offers.

• (a)disinclined
• (b)eager
• (c)fervent
• (d)unrepentant

Select the word closest in meaning to reprimanded as used in: The authorities have reprimanded the subordinate officer for violating the protocol.

• (a)extolled
• (b)purported
• (c)admonished
• (d)required an apology

Select the word closest in meaning to asset as used in: For Gandhiji, India's religious and linguistic diversity was an asset, not a liability.

• (a)obligation
• (b)advantage
• (c)attribute
• (d)reinforcement

Select the word closest in meaning to hysterical as used in: How hysterical he is!

• (a)berserk
• (b)inconsistent
• (c)duplicitous
• (d)insincere

Select the word closest in meaning to prejudiced as used in: Mahesh is mostly prejudiced in his political opinion.

• (a)objectionable
• (b)predatory
• (c)jaundiced
• (d)intimate

Select the word closest in meaning to tautology as used in: Do not indulge in tautology.

• (a)truth telling
• (b)prolixity
• (c)foretelling
• (d)telepathic conversation

Select the word opposite in meaning to fanatical as used in: His religious views are rather fanatical.

• (a)bigoted
• (b)rabid
• (c)moderate
• (d)militant

Select the word opposite in meaning to heretics as used in: Religious fundamentalists often consider the followers of other religions to be heretics.

• (a)dissenter
• (b)believer
• (c)renegade
• (d)apostate

Select the word opposite in meaning to inert as used in: According to G B Shaw, men have become inert. Therefore, life force has chosen women to perform its functions.

• (a)lively
• (b)quiescent
• (c)dormant
• (d)apathetic

Select the word opposite in meaning to misanthropic as used in: Some of the men are highly misanthropic.

• (a)anti-social
• (b)philosophic
• (c)atrophic
• (d)philanthropic

Select the word opposite in meaning to profound as used in: The teacher was a very profound man.

• (a)sincere
• (b)erudite
• (c)scholarly
• (d)superficial

Select the word opposite in meaning to readable as used in: His hand-writing is readable.

• (a)well-written
• (b)decipherable
• (c)illegible
• (d)comprehensible

Select the word opposite in meaning to steadfast as used in: Mohan is his steadfast friend.

• (a)committed
• (b)unwavering
• (c)unfaltering
• (d)unreliable

Select the word opposite in meaning to tempestuous as used in: Radha often goes tempestuous while debating.

• (a)calm
• (b)violent
• (c)fierce
• (d)vehement

Select the word opposite in meaning to vital as used in: The thief had very vital information to pass on to the police.

• (a)crucial
• (b)inessential
• (c)indispensable
• (d)fundamental

Select the word opposite in meaning to wordy as used in: His lectures are often wordy and pointless.

• (a)diffuse
• (b)concise
• (c)garrulous
• (d)voluble

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S1: He no longer dreamed of storms, nor of women, nor of great occurrences, nor of great fish, nor fights, nor contests of strength, nor of his wife.

S6: He urinated outside the shack and then went up the road to wake the boy.

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• (b)S, R, Q, P
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S1: We do not know, after 60 years of education, how to protect ourselves against epidemics like cholera and plague.

S6: This is the disastrous result of the system under which we are educated.

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• (b)P, R, Q, S
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S1: The weak have no place here, in this life or in any other life. Weakness leads to slavery.

S6: This is the great fact: strength is life, weakness is death. Strength is felicity, life eternal, immortal; weakness is constant strain and misery: weakness is death.

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S1: The Nobel Prize for Economics in 2018 was awarded to Paul Romer and William Nordhaus for their work in two separate areas: economic growth and environmental economics respectively.

S6: Among recent winners of Nobel Prize in Economics, it's hard to think of one issue which is more topical and relevant to India.

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S1: India's museums tend to be dreary experiences.

S6: Because it's better to attract crowds than dust.

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S1: A decade ago UN recognised that rape can constitute a war crime and a constitutive act of genocide.

S6: The fact that these two peace laureates come from two different nations underlines that this problem has been widespread, from Rwanda to Myanmar.

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S1: Few scientists manage to break down the walls of the so-called ivory tower of academia and touch and inspire people who may not otherwise be interested in science.

S6: Not many would have survived this, let alone excelled in the manner he did.

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S1: The climate question presents a leapfrog era for India's development paradigm.

S6: This presents a good template for India, building on its existing plans to introduce electric mobility through buses first, and cars by 2030.

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S1: The dawn of the information age opened up great opportunities for the beneficial use of data.

S6: To some, in this era of Big Data analytics and automated, algorithm-based processing of zettabytes of information, the fear that their personal data may be unprotected may conjure up visions of a dystopian world in which individual liberties are compromised.

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S1: In a globalised world, no country can hope to impose tariffs without affecting its own economic interests.

S6: The ongoing trade war also threatens the rules-based global trade order which has managed to amicably handle trade disputes between countries for decades.

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The East India Company was encouraging the export of Indian manufacturers because

• (a)it was a philanthropic trading corporation
• (b)it wanted Indian manufacturers to prosper in trade and commerce
• (c)it profited from the sale of Indian goods in foreign markets
• (d)it feared Indian Kings who would not permit them trade in India

The people of England used Indian cloths because

• (a)they loved foreign and imported clothes
• (b)the Indian textile was light cotton
• (c)the Indian cloths were cheaper
• (d)the Indian cloths could be easily transported

What did the British manufacturer do to compete with the Indian manufacturers?

• (a)They pressurized the government to levy heavy duties on export of Indian clothes
• (b)They pressurized the government to levy heavy duties on import of Indian clothes
• (c)They requested people to change their fashion preferences
• (d)They lowered the prices of the Britain made textile

Which source is cited by the author to argue that Indian textile was in huge demand in 18th century England?

• (a)The archival source
• (b)The scientific source
• (c)The journalistic source
• (d)The literary source

"New and advanced technology" in the paragraph refers to

• (a)the French Revolution
• (b)the Glorious Revolution of England
• (c)the Industrial Revolution
• (d)the beginning of colonialism

In the paragraph, who has been called liberation hero?

• (a)Constantino Chiwenga
• (b)Emmerson Mnangagwa
• (c)Robert Mugabe
• (d)Army Chief

Mrs. Mugabe is supported by

• (a)Mr. Mnangagwa
• (b)Mr. Mugabe
• (c)Generation 40
• (d)Zanu-PF

Mr. Mugabe's political weakness became apparent when

• (a)he endorsed his wife
• (b)he turned against the army
• (c)he suffered from health issues
• (d)he dismissed Mr. Mnangagwa

The security forces of Zimbabwe staged a coup against the President because

• (a)they wanted Mrs. Mugabe as the President
• (b)they were aware of Mugabe's failing wealth
• (c)they disliked Mugabe's extravagant lifestyle
• (d)they did not want a Mugabe dynasty

Why does the military not want to call it a coup d'etat?

• (a)Because coup is immoral
• (b)Because coup is illegal
• (c)Because coup would lead to international censure and sanctions
• (d)Because it would make the public revolt

Why should those who over-eat refrain from doing so?

• (a)Because over-eating leads to loss of wealth
• (b)Because over-eating is bad for health
• (c)Because over-eating conserves food
• (d)Because over-eating is immoral and unhealthy

Over-eating is more prevalent among

• (a)the rich
• (b)the poor
• (c)everybody
• (d)the bourgeoisie

The writer is asking the readers

• (a)to skip the heavy dinner and take light evening meal instead
• (b)to stop eating anything at night
• (c)to take food only during the day
• (d)to eat food before the sunset

What is the most appropriate time for having evening meal?

• (a)An hour after the sunset
• (b)Three or four hours before sleeping
• (c)Before the sunset
• (d)Just before sleeping

According to the passage, how many times a day should we have food?

• (a)Three times
• (b)Two times
• (c)Once
• (d)Has not been specified

According to the passage, people over-eat

• (a)because they can afford to
• (b)because they are hungry
• (c)because they have to work more
• (d)because they have to conserve energy

According to the author of the passage, people should

• (a)change their religions
• (b)follow their religions and persuade others to follow it
• (c)follow their own religions and respect other religions
• (d)disrespect other religions

The Parliament of Religions is

• (a)a Christian organization
• (b)a Buddhist organization
• (c)a Hindu organization
• (d)a platform for discussion about every religion of the world

What does the author think about those who dream about the exclusive survival of their own religions and the destruction of the others?

• (a)He hates them
• (b)He desires to imprison them
• (c)He pities them
• (d)He praises them

According to the passage, what is "impossible hope"?

• (a)One day, all the people of the world will follow only one religion
• (b)One day, there will be no religion
• (c)Purity and charity are the exclusive possessions
• (d)Banner of every religion will soon be written

Except for few days in a year during the monsoon the river cannot flow on its own.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Being apprised with our approach, the whole neighbourhood came out to meet the minister.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

The celebrated grammarian Patanjali was a contemporary to Pushyamitra Sunga.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

His appeal for funds met a poor response.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Buddhism teaches that freedom from desires will lead to escape suffering.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

This hardly won liberty was not to be lightly abandoned.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

My friend said he never remembered having read a more enjoyable book.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

With a population of over one billion, India is second most populous country in the world after China.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

There are hundred of superstitions which survive in the various parts of the country.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

It is in the temperate countries of northern Europe that the beneficial effects of cold is most manifest.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

The effects of female employment on gender equality now appear to be trickling at the next generation.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Since the 15 minutes that she drives, she confesses that she feels like a woman with wings.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

India won by an innings and three runs.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Each one of these chairs are broken.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Few creature outwit the fox in Aesop's Fables.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Anywhere in the world when there is conflict women and children suffer the most.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

The man is the foundational director of this company.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Parents of LGBT community members are coming in with a little help from NGOs.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

To love one art form is great but to be able to appreciate another and find lateral connections are priceless.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Female literacy rate has gone up by 11% in the past decade as opposed to a 3% increase in male literacy.

• (a)(a)
• (b)(b)
• (c)(c)
• (d)No error

Select the most appropriate word/phrase for blank [91].

• (a)upon
• (b)on
• (c)at
• (d)over

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• (a)delightful
• (b)painful
• (c)pleasant
• (d)lovely

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• (a)duty
• (b)obligation
• (c)responsibility
• (d)crime

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• (a)feeling
• (b)sentiment
• (c)reason
• (d)patriotism

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• (a)however
• (b)as well as
• (c)both
• (d)despite

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• (a)thought
• (b)intimated
• (c)suggested
• (d)held

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• (a)questions
• (b)answers
• (c)statements
• (d)experiences

Select the most appropriate word/phrase for blank [98].

• (a)engage
• (b)praise
• (c)attempt
• (d)commend

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• (a)considered
• (b)observed
• (c)transferred
• (d)opined

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• (a)possibility
• (b)formula
• (c)force
• (d)standpoint

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• (a)evolution
• (b)devolution
• (c)revolution
• (d)involution

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• (a)microscope
• (b)field
• (c)market
• (d)laboratory

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• (a)inhibit
• (b)synthesize
• (c)hamper
• (d)hold back

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• (a)constitute
• (b)sink
• (c)manufacture
• (d)resolve

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• (a)combat
• (b)support
• (c)observe
• (d)invite

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: A match made in heaven

• (a)a marriage that is solemnized formally
• (b)a marriage that is unsuccessful
• (c)a marriage that is likely to be happy and successful
• (d)a marriage of convenience

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: A culture vulture

• (a)someone who is very keen to experience art and literature
• (b)someone who wants to defend ancient culture
• (c)someone who is ashamed of one's own culture
• (d)someone who looks at her/his culture critically

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: A death blow

• (a)to be nearly dead
• (b)to be deeply afraid of death
• (c)to beat someone to death
• (d)an action or event which causes something to end or fail

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: The jewel in the crown

• (a)someone who has many skills
• (b)something that one wants
• (c)the most valuable thing in a group of things
• (d)the jewel in the crown of the king

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: To live in a fool's paradise

• (a)to live a life that is dishonest
• (b)to be happy because you will not accept how bad a situation really is
• (c)to believe that things you want will happen
• (d)to enjoy yourself by spending a lot of money

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: A rotten apple

• (a)to remove something which is rotten
• (b)one bad person in a group of good people
• (c)a loving and kind person
• (d)a disorganized person with bad habits

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: To vote with your feet

• (a)to show that you do not support something
• (b)to replace something important
• (c)to change something you must do
• (d)to express a particular opinion

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Verbal diarrhoea

• (a)to be sick
• (b)to talk too much
• (c)to be in a difficult situation
• (d)to be a good orator

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: To sail close to the wind

• (a)to pretend to be something that you are not
• (b)to be in some unpleasant situation
• (c)to be destroyed by a belief
• (d)to do something that is dangerous

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: A double entendre

• (a)to look at someone or something twice
• (b)a situation in which you cannot succeed
• (c)a word which has two meanings
• (d)something that causes both advantages and problems

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: To cut your own throat

• (a)to stop doing something
• (b)to do something because you are angry
• (c)to behave in a relaxed manner
• (d)to allow someone to do something

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Cook the books

• (a)to record false information in the accounts of an organization
• (b)to do something that spoils someone's plan
• (c)to tell a false story
• (d)to be very angry

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Change your tune

• (a)to listen to good music
• (b)to do things that you are not willing to
• (c)to change your opinion completely because it will bring you an advantage
• (d)to pretend to be very friendly

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Blue blood

• (a)to swallow poison
• (b)to be overly interested in someone
• (c)to suddenly become jealous
• (d)to belong to a family of the highest social class

Select the option that best gives the meaning of the idiom or phrase: Cut the crap

• (a)an impolite way of telling someone to stop saying things that are not true
• (b)to stop needing someone else to look after you
• (c)to talk about something important
• (d)to upset someone by criticizing them