UPSC CDS 2 Exam – 04 Sep 2022 (English) (Answer Key)

CLOZE COMPOSITION

Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four words or group of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Banking is __(101)__ essential building block to reach greater prosperity and help build a better system __(102)__ financial services can create a path out of poverty. However, big traditional banks often exclude low-income populations __(103)__ requirements or by using historically discriminatory practices that keep __(104)__ low-income customers __(105)__ from formal finance. Modern lifestyles are predicated __(106)__ debt. If you have a stable and reliable income, have a bank account with access to a range __(107)__ modern financial products, you can manage your debts efficiently. This __(108)__ what the entire financial system is for. But debt – __(109)__ a lifetime’s trap if you don’t have easy access to __(110)__ financial products.

101.
(a) an
(b) a
(c) the
(d) some

102.
(a) were
(b) where
(c) which
(d) whose

103.
(a) by
(b) to
(c) with
(d) for

104.
(a) this
(b) these
(c) where
(d) which

105.
(a) way
(b) for
(c) away
(d) near

106.
(a) on
(b) with
(c) for
(d) in

107.
(a) to
(b) with
(c) for
(d) of

108.
(a) has
(b) was
(c) is
(d) means

109.
(a) becomes
(b) become
(c) comes for
(d) goes

110.
(a) that
(b) this
(c) which
(d) these

PREPOSITIONS AND DETERMINERS

Directions : Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space with four options. Select whichever preposition or determiner you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

111. Rahul must have received the dues ______ now.
(a) by
(b) till
(c) for
(d) to

112. How many students have come ______ you for the programme ?
(a) along with
(b) by
(c) for
(d) till

113. You need to make others feel that you are second ______ none.
(a) by
(b) to
(c) with
(d) for

114. Scholars are often caught on the horns of ______ dilemma.
(a) the
(b) some
(c) a
(d) few

115. Amid ______ few incidents of violence, the voting went on well.
(a) a
(b) some
(c) no article
(d) an

116. ______ university is a place for thinking and learning.
(a) An
(b) A
(c) The
(d) Some

117. Education is a manifestation of ______ perfection already in man.
(a) a
(b) the
(c) some
(d) to

118. Entry ______ the building was restricted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
(a) into
(b) of
(c) for
(d) by

119. Ranjit has been elected as ______ leader of the group in the house.
(a) the
(b) as
(c) an
(d) some

120. System. performance was demonstrated ______ the Drop Zone from an altitude of 5000 m.
(a) by
(b) at
(c) in
(d) with