CDS Exam (I)- 2019 - English Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (I)- 2019 - English

CDS Exam (I)- 2019 - English Defence Questions

11.
SYNONYMS
Directions (Next 10 Questions): 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 the nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on your Answer Sheet accordingly.

A provocative message had been doing rounds on social media to instigate the mob against migrants.
A.
dexterous
B.
inflammatory
C.
valiant
D.
prudent
ANSWER :
B. inflammatory
12.
The differences include increase in mean temperature and heavy precipitation in several regions.
A.
drought
B.
oasis
C.
rainfall
D.
snowing
ANSWER :
C. rainfall
13.
The portal will help victims and complainants to anonymously report cyber crime.
A.
incognito
B.
directly
C.
unfailingly
D.
in situ
ANSWER :
A. incognito
14.
He is suffering from a terminal disease.
A.
sublunary
B.
terrific
C.
chronic
D.
incurable
ANSWER :
D. incurable
15.
Doctors are reluctant to take rural postings despite big salary offers.
A.
disinclined
B.
eager
C.
fervent
D.
unrepentant
ANSWER :
A. disinclined
16.
The authorities have reprimanded the subordinate officer for violating the protocol.
A.
extolled
B.
purported
C.
admonished
D.
required an apology
ANSWER :
C. admonished
17.
For Gandhiji, India's religious and linguistic diversity was an asset, not a liability.
A.
obligation
B.
advantage
C.
attribute
D.
reinforcement
ANSWER :
B. advantage
18.
How hysterical he is!
A.
berserk
B.
inconsistent
C.
duplicitous
D.
insincere
ANSWER :
A. berserk
19.
Mahesh is mostly prejudiced in his political opinion.
A.
objectionable
B.
predatory
C.
jaundiced
D.
intimate
ANSWER :
C. jaundiced
20.
Do not indulge in tautology.
A.
truth telling
B.
prolixity
C.
foretelling
D.
telepathic conversation
ANSWER :
B. prolixity