UPSC CDS 2 Exam 14 Nov 2021 Paper (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.

The polythene bags ____(41)____ non-biodegradable, i.e., they cannot be decomposed ___ (42) ___ micro-organisms into manure. They remain as __ (43) __ even after years. Animals that started eating waste food __ (44) __ with these polythene bags, ultimately started dying __ (45) __ their internal system was getting blocked. The Government had no alternative __ (46) __ to ban these polythene bags. It is __ (47) __ duty of the Government to look into this matter; however, it is also the duty of each individual to __ (48) __ that we __ (49) __ use polythene bags. By using these we will not only harm the environment but ourselves as well. Thus, say ‘No’ to plastic bags and contribute __ (50) __ society.

41.
(a) are
(b) become
(c) is
(d) were

42.
(a) by
(b) through
(c) into
(d) in

43.
(a) they are
(b) it is
(c) even
(d) after

44.
(a) besides
(b) beside
(c) thorough
(d) along

45.
(a) of
(b) though
(c) because
(d) for

46.
(a) yet
(b) but
(c) so
(d) because

47.
(a) but also
(b) still
(c) the
(d) yet

48.
(a) get it
(b) do it
(c) convene it
(d) see to it

49.
(a) didn’t
(b) weren’t
(c) don’t
(d) aren’t

50.
(a) by
(b) to
(c) into
(d) in

PREPOSITION 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.

51. He succeeded ______ dint of perseverance and hard work.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) on
(d) upon

52. Due to his illness, he could not finish the work ______ time.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) on
(d) upon

53. There is no meaning ______ what you say.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) in
(d) on

54. These are good rules ______ live by.
(a) with
(b) to
(c) in
(d) on

55. He is the man I have been looking ______ .
(a) at
(b) for
(c) in
(d) on

56. Don’t loiter ______ the street.
(a) near
(b) around
(c) in
(d) on

57. Sit here ______ me.
(a) by
(b) beside
(c) in
(d) on

58. We mustn’t shy ______ entry-level or freelance jobs as they help us gain an insight into the context in which a company operates.
(a) in
(b) with
(c) away from
(d) upon

59. Civil society and media have a major role in making the coalition work ______ the people.
(a) for
(b) about
(c) with
(d) over

60. He travelled ______ Mr. Joshi’s car.
(a) by
(b) for
(c) in