CDS Exam (I)- 2018 - English Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2018 - English

CDS Exam (I)- 2018 - English Defence Questions

31.
ANTONYMS
Directions (Next 10 Questions):
Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.

It was a mystery as to where the young girl had acquired such a naive belief.
A.
credulous
B.
childlike
C.
wise
D.
innocent
ANSWER :
C. wise
32.
It’s the only treatment suitable for cancer.
A.
insufficient
B.
impertinent
C.
befitting
D.
congenial
ANSWER :
B. impertinent
33.
Some of the criticisms which they had to put up with were very unfair.
A.
scold
B.
scorn
C.
appreciation
D.
censure
ANSWER :
C. appreciation
34.
I would beg of all friends not to rush to Birla House nor try to dissuade me or be anxious about me.
A.
certain
B.
composed
C.
worried
D.
fearful
ANSWER :
B. composed
35.
It could not have been expected that, with such a bent of mind of the people, there should have been much activity for the cultivation of the physical sciences in this part of the world.
A.
dull
B.
dormant
C.
indolence
D.
idle
ANSWER :
C. indolence
36.
Indian culture has been, from time immemorial, of a peculiar cast and mould.
A.
common
B.
strange
C.
unique
D.
distinctive
ANSWER :
A. common
37.
The princess charming was the centre of attraction today.
A.
enchanting
B.
hypnotic
C.
repulsive
D.
fascinating
ANSWER :
C. repulsive
38.
Macbeth is a/an abominable figure.
A.
abhorrent
B.
repugnant
C.
detestable
D.
attractive
ANSWER :
D. attractive
39.
Terrorists profess fanatical ideology.
A.
bigoted
B.
militant
C.
moderate
D.
fervid
ANSWER :
C. moderate
40.
Rakesh is vulnerable to political pressure.
A.
weak
B.
unguarded
C.
exposed
D.
resilient
ANSWER :
D. resilient