CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English Defence Question Paper

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CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English

CDS Exam (II)- 2026 - English Defence Questions

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Directions (Next 10 Questions): Identify the most appropriate meaning for the words given below and mark your response accordingly on the Answer Sheet.

Codex
A.
an ancient manuscript in book form
B.
a member of a monastic community
C.
an algorithm for cracking codes
D.
an ancient time-measuring device
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ANSWER :
A. an ancient manuscript in book form
22.
Ergonomics
A.
the study of market relations
B.
the non SI unit for energy
C.
the study of human efficiency in the workplace
D.
the study of agricultural economics
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ANSWER :
C. the study of human efficiency in the workplace
23.
Sobriquet
A.
a thin broth or gruel
B.
an assumed name
C.
a broken piece of glass
D.
an image or likeness of something
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ANSWER :
B. an assumed name
24.
Viticulture
A.
the making of vinegar
B.
the activation of any fermentable liquid
C.
the process of making wine
D.
the cultivation of grapevines
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ANSWER :
D. the cultivation of grapevines
25.
Communiqué
A.
Official order with retrospective effect
B.
Official order with prospective effect
C.
Official retraction of an order
D.
Official announcement or statement
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ANSWER :
D. Official announcement or statement
26.
Sub-judice
A.
Matter under judicial consideration
B.
Not showing or allowing any doubt regarding the legality of a matter
C.
Legal authority over an important matter
D.
A view that is untenable in the eyes of law
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ANSWER :
A. Matter under judicial consideration
27.
Manifesto
A.
Written, printed or typed copy of words that have been spoken
B.
Written statements that describe the policies, goals, and positions of a person or group
C.
Written laws that are formally created by a government
D.
Written description of an organisation's functions and responsibilities
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ANSWER :
B. Written statements that describe the policies, goals, and positions of a person or group
28.
Tapestry
A.
An engraved design on the surface of a plate
B.
An artwork using various materials
C.
A hand-dyed painting on fabrics
D.
A heavy decorative cloth hung on a wall
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ANSWER :
D. A heavy decorative cloth hung on a wall
29.
Connotation
A.
The suggested implications beyond the literal meaning
B.
Language that describes something as better or worse than it really is
C.
A main subject that is elaborated upon in a piece of writing
D.
A literal or the primary meaning of a word
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ANSWER :
A. The suggested implications beyond the literal meaning
30.
Alibi
A.
Proven fact of having been elsewhere at the time of the commitment of a crime
B.
A witness in court who speaks in favour of the defendant
C.
Presenting a proxy to obviate punishment
D.
Proving to be someone other than the accused and escaping thereby
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ANSWER :
A. Proven fact of having been elsewhere at the time of the commitment of a crime
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