31000+ Important MCQs for CDS
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Q. Identify the synonym of the given word.
ADMONISH
ADMONISH means to warn, advise strongly, or reprimand gently for a fault.
- (A) Threaten ❌ – Means to intimidate or give a threat; not the exact meaning.
- (B) Appeal ❌
- (C) Support ❌
- (D) Praise ❌
? The best synonym of Admonish is Warn or Reprimand, but it is not given in the options.
If you must choose from the given options, (A) Threaten is the closest and is often taken as the expected exam answer, though it is not an exact synonym.
✅ Expected Answer: (A) Threaten
✅ Exact Synonym: Warn / Reprimand
Q. Identify the incorrect part.
The Indian force (a)/ drove away (b)/ the Chinese. (c)/ No error (d)
Force is a collective noun so it would be forces
Q. Choose the opposite of the word: SLUGGARD
✅ Answer: (A) Achiever
Sluggard means a lazy, idle, or inactive person.
Opposite (Antonym):
- Achiever ✅ – A hardworking and successful person.
- Dormant ❌ – Inactive; similar in meaning to sluggard.
- Torpid ❌ – Sluggish or lethargic.
- Paralyzed ❌ – Unable to move.
Easy Trick
SLUGGARD = Lazy person
Opposite = Achiever / Hardworking person
✅ Correct Option: (A) Achiever.
Q. Choose the error part: If it were possible to get near when (a)/ one of the volcanic eruptions take place (b)/ we should see a grand sight.(c)/ No error (d)/
✅ Answer: (B)
Sentence:
If it were possible to get near when one of the volcanic eruptions take place, we should see a grand sight.
❌ Error in part (b):
- The subject is "one of the volcanic eruptions", which refers to a single eruption.
- Therefore, the verb should be takes place, not take place.
✅ Correct sentence:
If it were possible to get near when one of the volcanic eruptions takes place, we should see a grand sight.
Rule:
When the subject is one of + plural noun, the verb is usually singular.
Examples:
- One of the boys is absent. ✔️
- One of the books was lost. ✔️
✅ Correct Option: (B).
Q. Choose the error part: Engines used in space shuttle (a)/ one of the larger (b) and more strong than the ones used in jet planes. (c)/ No error (d)
Q. Choose the error part: Walking along with (A)/ the bank of the river (b) the road begins to rise.(C)/ No error (d)
Q. Choose the opposite of the word: CONSTANT
The correct option is (B) Wavering.
Explanation
- Constant means steady, unchanging, or persistent.
- Wavering means hesitating, fluctuating, or being unsteady. Since it describes something that changes or hesitates, it is the exact opposite of constant.
What the other words mean:
- Bellicose: Demonstrating aggression and a willingness to fight; warlike.
- Cretaceous: Relating to a specific geological period (famous for dinosaurs) or simply meaning "chalky."
- Ignominious: Deserving or causing public disgrace or shame; humiliating.
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