English Mock Test - 10 - CDS MCQ

The correct option is B.
Leadership is an individual ability and is proportional to an individual's own personal resources to get people to do as he wishes.
A person can do whatever he wishes with the help of his ability and resources. 

Orthodox means following or conforming to the traditional or generally accepted rules or beliefs of a religion. And 
pride describes a feeling of happiness that comes from achieving something.
This is the most suitable option.

The correct answer is (C) Required.
Explanation:
- The (14) blank is referring to the job that the citizen needs to get done by various municipal and government departments.
- The word "essential" means absolutely necessary, which could be a possible option, but it might not convey the exact meaning in this context.
- The word "demanded" refers to something that is forcefully requested or asked for, which doesn't fit well in this context.
- The word "required" means necessary or needed, which perfectly fits the context as it refers to the tasks that the citizen needs to get done by the departments.
- The word "desired" means something that is wished for or wanted, which might not be the best choice in this context as it may imply a preference rather than a necessity.

Therefore, the most appropriate word for Blank no. 14 is "required."

Mend means to put into good order something that is injured, damaged, or defective. mend implies making whole or sound something broken, torn, or injured.
In the last line of the passage the author wants to say that when the complaints are voiced against them, the departments rush and get panicked and start to mend.

Objectives for short term gains and improves coordination in work and consistency in policy.

available and that too at cheaper prices.

So Option D is correct

The sentence mentions that the Biden administration has created a National AI Research Resource Task Force due to something. The word ‘Congressional’ suggests that the word in the blank must be similar to ‘order/direction’. Out of all the options, ‘mandate’ suggests of an instruction by Congress and thus, it should be used to complete the sentence. 
Spur (verb):give an incentive or encouragement to
Mandate (verb):an official order or commission to do something.
Grim (adjective):depressing or worrying to consider.
Decelerate (verb):reduce or cause to reduce in speed.
Reflect (verb) :embody or represent something in a faithful or appropriate way.
Hence, the correct answer is option B.

"People who are good at making friends usually work in the field of trade, which requires having good communicative skills."

"Everyone hopes to get a job with prospects of promotion, but not many people manage to do so."

My friends will be there in two or three hours.

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. 
Option D) on is correct as it indicates an occasion. The other options are wrong as in, at, and with indicate inside something, a specific location, and inclusion respectively. 

'Not only' should be followed by coordinating conjunction 'but also'. 'For their hides' should be followed by 'for pulling sleighs'.

We use 'had better' plus the infinitive without 'to' to give advice about the present or future. So, the correct sentence would be 'You had better repeat them everyday in order to keep them in mind'.

The correct preposition to use in this sentence is 'to', as it shows the direction of the action taken.

A preposition is a word which comes before a noun or a pronoun and establishes a relationship between the elements of a clause or words. Option C)by is correct as it is used to express a location near or by the side of. The other options are wrong as on is used to indicate a surface, in is used to indicate a position inside an area, and with is used to indicate inclusion. These uses don't fit in the given question. The correct answer is C)by.

The house is comfortable to 'live in'.

'Half a kilo sugar' is the correct usage in place of 'a half kilo sugar'.

I. An international bank is a financial entity that operates outside of its home country and provides financial services to its international customers.
This is correct .
II. An international bank is a financial entity that  are long term contracts between the Government (sponsoring authority) and a private company
This is grammatically correct but does not really make sense  .  this fragment is incorrect
III. An international bank is a financial entity that  offers financial services, such as payment accounts and lending opportunities, to foreign clients.
This is correct too.
Hence, option B is correct.

I. Emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of a global order despite weak investment and tepid domestic demand.
The above sentence is contextually incorrect because it implies that emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of a global order. However, the contrasting information thereafter states an alternate reason which weakens the overall contention because weak investments and tepid domestic demand are actually problems for being at the mercy of a global order. Instead strong investment and domestic demand would have been correct in the logical order of the sentence.
Hence, fragment I is incorrect.

II. Emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of a global order created at the helm of developed countries.
The above sentence is contextually correct and logically coherent because it clearly explains that developed countries are the ones who have created global order and therefore emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of this global order.
Hence, fragment II is correct.

III. Emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of a global order shaped by advanced economic policies and priorities.
The above sentence is contextually correct and logically coherent because it implies the creation of global order which is shaped by advanced economic policies and priorities and therefore emerging and developing countries are at the mercy of a global order.
Hence, fragment III is correct.
Therefore, option C is the correct answer.

Option B is the correct answer. It grammatically fits in the sentence. It conveys the intended meaning that the companies have implemented multiple actions or measures to reduce carbon emissions. Other options are grammatically incorrect.
Hence, option B is correct.

The sentence suggests that despite the efforts of the expert team, the product launch was not successful, and the sales were much lower than expected. Therefore, the correct option would be related to a failure or unsuccessful event.
Option A, "game-changer," and B, "resounding success," are incorrect, as they imply a successful event, which is contradictory to the rest of the sentence. Option D, "minor setback," is also incorrect, as it implies that the launch was not very successful, but it is not a failure, which is contradictory to the rest of the sentence. Option C, "colossal failure," correctly fits the context and meaning of the sentence, as it refers to a huge or massive failure.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

Option A is correct. It fits grammatically and contextually with the sentence. Option B is incorrect because it uses "that progresses" instead of "toward improving." Option C is grammatically incorrect. Option D is grammatically incorrect as it uses "progressed step" instead of "progressive step."
Hence, option A is correct.

Option A is the correct choice as it correctly conveys the idea that the company's decision is a significant and difficult challenge for its competitors. Options B and D do not make grammatical sense in the context of the sentence. Option C changes the meaning of the sentence by suggesting that the company's decision is a challenge for its competitors, which is not the intended meaning.
Hence, option A is correct.

Gregarious adjective – Likely to seek or enjoy the company of others. Antisocial is an antonym for gregarious in outgoing topic.

Dear : expensive.
Cheap : low in price, especially in relation to similar items or services.
Worthless : having no real value or use.
Free : able to act or be done as one wishes; not under the control of another.
Priceless : so precious that its value cannot be determined.
Antonym of Dear is Cheap.

As nouns the difference between economy and extravagance is that economy is effective management of the resources of a community or system while extravagance is excessive or superfluous expenditure of money.

As an adjective economy is cheap to run; using minimal resources; representing good value for money
 

Definition of Rarely:
- Infrequently or seldom
- Not occurring often or regularly

To determine the correct answer, we need to understand the meaning of the word "rarely" and compare it with the given options.
Meaning of the options:
- A:

Hardly

- Meaning similar to "rarely," indicating something happening infrequently or seldom.
- B:

Definitely

- Meaning certain or without a doubt, not related to frequency.
- C:

Frequently

- Meaning occurring often or regularly, opposite of "rarely."
- D:

Periodically

- Meaning happening at regular intervals, not the same as "rarely."
Analysis:
Given that "rarely" means infrequently or seldom, we can eliminate options B and D as they do not align with this meaning. Now let's compare the remaining options:
- A:

Hardly

- This option aligns with the meaning of "rarely," as it also indicates something happening infrequently or seldom.
- C:

Frequently

- This option is the opposite of "rarely" and does not match its meaning.
Conclusion:
Based on the analysis, the correct answer is option A:

Hardly

. It is the closest in meaning to "rarely" and indicates something happening infrequently or seldom.

The word "adaptable" means capable of adjusting or changing according to new circumstances. In the given options, we need to choose the word that has a similar meaning to "adaptable". Let's analyze each option:
A: Adoptable
- This word refers to something that is suitable or eligible for adoption. It does not have the same meaning as "adaptable".
B: Flexible
- This word means capable of bending or stretching easily without breaking. It is similar in meaning to "adaptable" as it implies the ability to adjust or change.
C: Yielding
- This word means giving way to pressure or force. While it can imply a certain level of adaptability, it does not fully capture the meaning of "adaptable".
D: Rigid
- This word means inflexible or stiff, the opposite of "adaptable". It does not have a similar meaning.
Therefore, the correct answer is B: Flexible as it is the word that best represents the meaning of "adaptable".

Analysis:
To determine the word that is the opposite of "love," we need to evaluate each option given and determine which one represents a contrasting meaning.

The word that is the opposite of "love" is "hatred" (option B).
Explanation:
Here is the analysis of each option:
- Option A: Villainy
- Villainy refers to wicked or criminal behavior, which does not directly represent the opposite of love.
- Option B: Hatred
- Hatred is a strong feeling of intense dislike or animosity towards someone or something. It is the opposite of the positive and affectionate emotions associated with love.
- Option C: Compulsion
- Compulsion refers to the act of being forced or driven to do something. While it may not align with love, it does not directly represent the opposite of love either.
- Option D: Force
- Force refers to physical or mental strength or energy exerted to achieve a purpose. While it may be used in certain contexts that are contrary to love, it does not directly represent the opposite of love.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B: Hatred.

To determine the correct answer, let's analyze the given options:
A:

Disharm

- This option is the opposite of the given word "ABLE", so it is not the correct answer.
B:

Inable

- This option is not a valid English word, so it is not the correct answer.
C:

Unable

- This option is the opposite of the given word "ABLE" and is a valid English word, so it is a potential correct answer.
D:

Misable

- This option is not a valid English word, so it is not the correct answer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option C: Unable.