UPSC CDS (I) Exam 2020 – English Paper (Answer Key)

UPSC CDS (I) Exam 2020 – English Paper (Answer Key)

SYNONYMS

Directions : 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 nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

61. All the developments that took place in the 20th century have had implications for the next century.
(a) consequences
(b) interferences
(c) feedback
(d) planning

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Answer – (A)

62. He is such a leader that his actions are contagious.
(a) complicated
(b) transmittable
(c) effective
(d) unthinkable

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Answer – (B)

63. The budget incorporated a number of tax reforms which included higher taxes for the very rich.
(a) excluded
(b) integrated
(c) laid down
(d) removed

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Answer – (B)

64. His thesis makes all generic statements which have already been proved.
(a) Specific
(b) crude
(c) broad
(d) non-standard

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Answer – (C)

65. The captain produced yet another stellar show to make her team enter the semi-finals.
(a) extraordinary
(b) eclipse
(c) poor
(d) not a great

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Answer – (A)

66. A new show is trying to change the clichéd depictions of women in animation.
(a) original
(b) hackneyed
(c) crony
(d) artificial

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Answer – (B)

67. Not everyone finds a vocation which suits one’s aptitude.
(a) attitude
(b) approach
(c) liking
(d) occupation

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Answer – (D)

68. Uninterrupted rain had fatigued the commuters from the outskirts to the city and work suffered.
(a) excited
(b) refreshed
(c) slowed
(d) exhausted

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Answer – (D)

69. The leader said, “I am aghast with the developments so far. I will take time to understand this.”
(a) satisfied
(b) sad
(c) amused
(d) horrified

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Answer – (D)

70. The cause of the accident is yet to be ascertained, but police officials suspect the driver of the vehicle allegedly fell asleep.
(a) determined
(b) curtained
(c) thought of
(d) being known

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Answer – (A)

ANTONYMS

Directions : Each item in this section consists of sentences with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

71. Early medieval period was not a combination of urban and rural civilization. It was not a period of urban decay as claimed by some.
(a) survival
(b) waste away
(c) decomposition
(d) spoil

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Answer – (A)

72. He speaks eloquently and can pull crowds.
(a) confusingly
(b) expressively
(c) powerfully
(d) fluently

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Answer – (A)

73. Everyone has to fight the inertia in the system.
(a) sluggishness
(b) indolence
(c) activity
(d) torpor

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Answer – (C)

74. There is a need to promote philanthropy in education.
(a) charity
(b) benevolence
(c) nastiness
(d) likeliness

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Answer – (C)

75. What we lack in the current times is compassion.
(a) empathy
(b) carefulness
(c) indifference
(d) hardship

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Answer – (C)

76. Tempestuous behaviour would not yield much in any place.
(a) relaxed
(b) passionate
(c) intense
(d) windy

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Answer – (A)

77. Wooing everyone over an issue for support will not serve much purpose.
(a) discouraging
(b) encouraging
(c) pursuing
(d) persuading

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Answer – (A)

78. The highest award was bestowed upon her for her yeoman service.
(a) conferred
(b) withdrawn
(c) imparted
(d) imbibed

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Answer – (A)

79. One feels elated when someone praises one’s work.
(a) feels good
(b) excited
(c) depressed
(d) sober

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Answer – (C)

80. All business activities need not result in profit-making. There is a need to be charitable.
(a) lenient
(b) malevolent
(c) unforeseen
(d) gracious

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Answer – (B)

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