CDS Exam (II)- 2023 - English Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (II)- 2023 - English

CDS Exam (II)- 2023 - English Defence Questions

31.
IDIOMS AND PHRASES
Directions (Next 10 Questions): Each of the following questions has underlined idioms/phrases. Each sentence is followed by four options. Choose the option that best describes the meaning of the underlined idiom/phrase.

I always preferred to study Physics and Mathematics, now choosing Economics and Literature for further studies is another kettle of fish.
A.
Completely different matter
B.
Slightly different matter
C.
Completely difficult matter
D.
Doing things in a hurry
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ANSWER :
A. Completely different matter
32.
He criticised the participants for sitting on the fence and not contributing in finalising the report.
A.
Not following the rules
B.
Taking sides
C.
Not taking a decision
D.
Showing no respect to the Chair
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ANSWER :
C. Not taking a decision
33.
He strained every nerve to understand the discourse on Philosophy.
A.
Tried hard
B.
Criticized
C.
Tried half heartedly
D.
Raised questions
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ANSWER :
A. Tried hard
34.
When it comes to using technology, she is completely at sea.
A.
Relaxed
B.
Confused
C.
Comfortable
D.
Prepared
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ANSWER :
B. Confused
35.
He is not a great scholar but he has the gift of the gab.
A.
Ability to write creatively
B.
Ability to read fluently
C.
Ability to convince
D.
Ability to speak confidently
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ANSWER :
D. Ability to speak confidently
36.
This car belonged to Ravi, but recently it changed hands.
A.
Change of ownership
B.
Change of driver
C.
Change of mechanic
D.
Change of machinery
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ANSWER :
A. Change of ownership
37.
He turned down the new assignment; he felt that he already had too many irons in the fire.
A.
Having involvement in illegal activities
B.
Having problems in completing tasks
C.
Having financial hurdles
D.
Having multiple tasks to complete
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ANSWER :
D. Having multiple tasks to complete
38.
Something should be done to stop the brain drain of Indian scientists to other countries.
A.
Movement of professionals to another country for higher studies
B.
Movement of professionals to another country for better prospect
C.
Movement of professionals to another country for security
D.
Movement of professionals to another country for excursion
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ANSWER :
B. Movement of professionals to another country for better prospect
39.
I just need to take rest and then I'll be as right as rain.
A.
To be in good mental and physical state
B.
To be physically active
C.
To be able to recall the past events
D.
To be able to work for long-hours
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ANSWER :
A. To be in good mental and physical state
40.
It is all Greek to me.
A.
Something which I don't believe
B.
Something which I don't accept
C.
Something which I don't recognize
D.
Something which I don't understand
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ANSWER :
D. Something which I don't understand
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