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

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CDS Exam (II)- 2018 - English

CDS Exam (II)- 2018 - English Defence Questions

11.
SYNONYMS
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 nearer to meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Rahul is always thrifty.
A.
reckless
B.
economical
C.
naive
D.
extravagant
ANSWER :
B. economical
12.
His salubrious words calmed the students.
A.
provoking
B.
pleasant
C.
ridiculous
D.
thanking
ANSWER :
B. pleasant
13.
He felt desolated after he lost his business.
A.
deserted
B.
joyful
C.
strong
D.
annoyed
ANSWER :
A. deserted
14.
Don't condone such acts which lead to unrest in the country.
A.
regard
B.
punish
C.
aware of
D.
overlook
ANSWER :
D. overlook
15.
A good work place shall not encourage ineptitude even in a hidden manner.
A.
incompetence
B.
courage
C.
gossip
D.
radical thinking
ANSWER :
A. incompetence
16.
Learning of foreign language should not impede one's mother tongue learning.
A.
facilitate
B.
acts for
C.
hinder
D.
accept
ANSWER :
C. hinder
17.
Extradition of the leader of the group was debated for hours in the meeting.
A.
acceptance
B.
sentence
C.
extension
D.
deportation
ANSWER :
D. deportation
18.
It was felt that the decision to remove the group from the exercise would be detrimental to the organization.
A.
beneficial
B.
harsh
C.
disadvantageous
D.
demanding
ANSWER :
C. disadvantageous
19.
His derisive behaviour has led to the situation we face now.
A.
kindly
B.
conducive
C.
encouraging
D.
contemptuous
ANSWER :
D. contemptuous
20.
Any classroom should provide an engaging environment for learners.
A.
carefree
B.
appealing
C.
thinking
D.
dreaming
ANSWER :
B. appealing