English Passage

Before an armed robber locked Mary Graves in the sweltering trunk of her car, she dialed an emergency number on her portable telephone and slipped it to her three-year-old daughter. Though confused, the little girl saved the day. She told emergency operators that her mother was locked in the trunk. Although she didn’t know where she was, she provided some important clues: she could see airplanes and the sky, according to the transcript of the emergency phone call. The operator called Tampa international airport police, who searched the top floor of the airport parking garage where the car was parked. The operator told the girl to honk, enabling the police to locate the car and free Mrs. Grave.

QUESTIONS:

1. The clues provided by the little girl suggest that the car was parked

(A)  outside but adjacent to the airport 

(B)  by the main street of the city 

(C) at the airport 

(D) in a parking garage in the side-lane 

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2. The passage indicates that the girl was

(A) clever and brave 

(B) had the maturity of an adult 

(C) coy and shy 

(D) worried and excited 

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3. The girl helped the police trace the car by

(A) shouting loudly 

(B) making too much din 

(C) shrieking frightfully 

(D) sounding the horn 

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4.Through the passage, the writer suggests the importance and utility of

(A) education of little children 

(B) parking garages 

(C) portable telephones 

(D) airports

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(Source: CDS-II Exam Paper English – 2012)

It was a bitterly cold night, and even at the far end of the bus the east wind that raved along the street cut like a knife. The bus stopped, the two women and a man got in together and filled the vacant places. The younger woman was dressed in sealskin and carried one of those Pekinese dogs that women in sealskin like to carry in their laps. The conductor came in and took the fares. Then his eye rested with cold malice on the beady-eyed toy dog. I saw trouble brewing. This was the opportunity for which he had been waiting, and he intended to make the most of it.

QUESTIONS:

1. The wind that blew on the night was

(A) mild

(B) pleasant

(C) bitter

(D) sharp 

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2. The younger woman was carrying the dog as

(A) a necessity 

(B) a fashion 

(C) an expression of provocation 

(D) an escort 

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3. Which of the following statements best describes the nature of the conductor ?

(A) He was dutiful 

(B) He was a law-abiding person 

(C) He liked dogs 

(D) He was unfriendly and malicious 

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4. “It was bitterly cold night, and even at the fare end of the bus the east wind that raved along the street cut like a knife”. This sentence gives us an idea of

(A) a lonely night-bus journey 

(B) an unbearable cold night 

(C) the wind at the time that was still and cold 

(D) the hardship of author’s journey 

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(Source: CDS-II Exam Paper English – 2012)

To what extent, though, are modern farming methods sustainable ? There is abundant evidence that a high price has to be paid to sustain the high rates of food production achieved by farmed monocultures. For example, they offer ideal conditions for the epidemic spread of diseases such as mastitis, brucellosis and swine fever among livestock and coccidiosis among poultry. Farmed animal are normally kept at densities far higher than their species would meet in nature with the result that disease transmission rates are magnified. In addition, high rates of transmission between herds occur as animals are sold from one farming enterprise to another, and it is easy for the farmers themselves, with mud on their boots and their vehicles, to act as vectors of pests and disease.

QUESTIONS:

1. With reference to the passage, consider the following statements :.

1. The modern practices of farming are undesirable for developing countries.

2. Monoculture practices should be given up to eliminate disease transmission in animals.

Which of the above statements is/are correct ?

(A) 1 only 

(B) 2 only 

(C) Both 1 and 2 

(D) Neither 1 nor 2 

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2. What is the essence of this passage ?

(A) Farming is a very costly affair. 

(B) Farmed animals are kept at higher densities in monocultures. 

(C) There is a widespread transmission of animal diseases now-a-days. 

(D) Human dependence on monoculture is fragile. 

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

The assault on the purity of the environment is the price that we pay for many of the benefits of modern technology. For the advantages of automotive transportation we pay a price in smog-induced diseases; for the powerful effects of new insecticides, we pay a price in dwindling wildlife and disturbances in the relation of living things and their surroundings; for nuclear power, we risk the biological hazards of radiation. By increasing agricultural production with fertilizers, we increase water pollution.

The highly developed nations of the world are not only the immediate beneficiaries of the good that technology can do, they are also the first victims of the environmental diseases that technology breeds. In the past, the environmental effects which accompanied technological progress were restricted to a small place and relatively short time. The new hazards are neither local nor brief. Modern air pollution covers vast areas of continents. Radioactive fallout for nuclear explosions is worldwide. Radioactive pollutants now on the Earth’s surface will be found there for generations, and in the case of Carnob-14, for thousands of years.

QUESTIONS:

1. The passage emphasizes that modern technology

(A)  is totally avoidable.

(B) has caused serious hazards to life.

(C) has greater effect on developed countries.

(D) is the source of the miseries of mankind.

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2. The harmful effects of modern technology are

(A) widespread but short lived.

(B) widespread and long lasting.

(C) local and long lasting.

(D) severe but short lived.

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3. With reference to passage, the following assumptions have been made :

1. The widespread use of insecticides has caused ecological imbalance.

2. Conservation of natural flora and fauna is impossible in this age of modern technology.

Which of the assumptions is/are valid ?

(A) 1 only

(B) 2 only

(C) Both 1 and 2

(D) Neither 1 and 2

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

George was a young man who had gone to the big city from a small rural community and, in a relatively short time, attained prominence in the business world. His sudden rise had gone into his head, however, and he became unbearably conceited.

Eventually, George returned home after a visit, halfway expecting everyone in town to be at the railway station to welcome him.

Much to his surprise, George saw that no one, not even his family, was around to meet him when he descended from the train. He looked very neat in a new suit and carried a bulky suitcase full of fashionable clothes.

After a little while, the station master came from his office and went over to the young fellow. “Well, hello there, George,” he called out cheerily, “Are you going away ?”

QUESTIONS:

1. The station master’s question implied that

(A) he offered help to George in climbing the train 

(B) he is known to George very intimately. 

(C) he is making fun of George. 

(D) George’s absence from the town was not noticed by him. 

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2. George hoped for a big welcome because

(A) of his achievement and success. 

(B) he is returning home after a very long time. 

(C) people loved him. 

(D) his community wanted dynamic leaders like him. 

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3.George’s great expectations are an indication of his

(A) humility

(B) optimism. 

(C) pride. 

(D) love of his community. 

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4. George’s success was most clearly visible in

(A)  the station master’s words. 

(B) his clothes. 

(C) his being unbearably conceited. 

(D) the manner in which he was received by the village. 

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

“Sit down”, the Principal said, but Mr. Tagde continued to stand, gaining courage from his own straight-backed stance, because he was beginning to feel a little afraid now.

The Principal looked unhappy. He disliked being force to perform this sort of an unpleasant task.

“I wish you would consider withdrawing this report”, he said.

“I am sorry, Sir, I cannot do that” Mr. Tagde said. He was pleased with his unwavening voice and uncompromising words.

“It will be a very damaging report if put on record”.

It is a factual report on very damaging conduct.

“You are asking for the boy’s expulsion from school. Don’t you think the punishment is too harsh for a few boyish pranks?

QUESTIONS:

1. Mr. Tagde did not sit down because

(A) he was angry with the Principal 

(B) he was in a defiant mood 

(C) he did not like the student 

(D) he was in a hurry 

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2. He would not withdraw the report because

(A) he was arrogant and bitter 

(B) it was an accurate report 

(C) he wanted to create problems for the Principal 

(D) he wanted to show his authority 

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3. He wanted to show his authority

(A) did not like to deal with an arrogant person 

(B) was angry with Mr. Tagde 

(C) could not enforce discipline in school 

(D) did not want to expel the boy 

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(Source: CDS-II Exam Paper English – 2012)

The man sat up in the snow for a moment and struggled for calmness. Then he pulled on his gloves by means of his teeth, and got upon his feet. He glanced down at first in order to assure himself that he was really standing up, for the absence of sensation in his feet left him unrelated to the earth. His erect position in itself started to drive the webs of suspicion from the dog’s mind; and when he spoke peremptorily, with the sound of whip-lashes in his voice, the dog rendered its customary allegiance and came to him. As it came within reaching distance, the man lost his control. His arms flashed out to the dog and he experienced genuine surprise when he discovered that his hands could not clutch, that there was neither bend nor feeling in the fingers. He had forgotten for the moment that they were frozen and that they were freezing more and more. All this happened quickly and before the animal could get away, he encircled its body with his arms. He sat down in the snow ad in this fashion held the dog, while it snarled and whined and struggled.

QUESTIONS:

1. From the passage, which group of words expresses the effect of snow upon the man’s feet ?

(A) With the sound of whip-lashes in his voice. 

(B)  His arms flashed out to the dog. 

(C) The absence of sensation in his feet left him unrelated to the earth. 

(D) The man sat up in the snow for a moment and struggled for calmness. 

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2.The statement that the man experience genuine surprise when he discovered that his hands could not clutch means that

(A) the man did not see anything to clutch. 

(B) the man had nothing to clutch. 

(C) the man was afraid of the dog. 

(D) there was neither bend nor feeling in the fingers. 

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3. Which word or group of words shows the exact condition of being ‘frozen’ ?

(A) Whip-lashes in his voice 

(B) He pulled on his gloves 

(C) His hands could not clutch 

(D) Lost his control 

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

What were the early ideas of men about the sky and the earth ? They naturally believed that the earth was motionless, and they also supposed that it was flat. These two ideas do not surprise us. Children now-a-days think the same until they are taught differently. How were men to know that the earth was aball circling round the sun ? They had no telescope for accurate observation. they had not travelled round the world. In fact, many parts of the world in those days were unexplored and unknown. They thought they lived on a kind of flat plate, and that the sky with the sun and the moon and the starts, was a kind of inverted bowl turning round above them. The sun, the moon and the stars were their lamps for day and night.

QUESTIONS:

1. Unless children are taught differently they think that

(A)  the earth is round and moving. 

(B) the sun and the moon are motionless. 

(C)  the sun and the moon are moving. 

(D) the sun and the moon are moving round the earth. 

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2. The early ideas of man were wrong because

(A)  man did not use the telescope. 

(B) man did not like to travel. 

(C) man never had the scientific knowledge. 

(D) man was foolish and lazy. 

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3. What was true for early man ?

(A) The earth was round and moving. 

(B) The telescope was accurate. 

(C) Travelling and exploring were the methods to gain knowledge. 

(D) The sun was motionless. 

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4. What was the main cause of the early man’s wrong ideas ?

(A) Lack of scientific knowledge 

(B) Seeing and believing 

(C) Lack of desire to know 

(D) Lack of desire to observe and explore 

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

Our voyage was very prosperous, but I shall not trouble the reader with a journal of it. The captain called in at one or two ports and sent I this long-boat, for provisions and fresh water, but I never went out of the ship till we came into the Downs, which was on the 3^rd day of June, 1706, about nine months after my escape. I offered to leave my goods in security for payment of my freight, but the captain protested he would not receive one farthing. We took kind leave of each other, and I made him promise that he would come to see me at my house in Redriff. I hired a house and a guide for five shillings which I borrowed from the captain.

QUESTIONS:

1. When the writer uses the word “prosperous” to describe the voyage, he means that

(A) it made him rich 

(B) it made him healthy 

(C) it was very pleasant 

(D) it was uneventful 

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2. On the voyage, the author

(A) left the ship at intervals 

(B) was not able to leave the ship because it did not stop. 

(C)  never left the ship at all. 

(D)  never left the ship till they came into the downs. 

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3. In the context of the passage, the word “provisions” means

(A)  mainly food. 

(B) mainly security. 

(C) money. 

(D) mainly ammunition. 

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4. For the payment of the author’s freight, the captain

(A) kept his goods as security. 

(B) refused to accept any money. 

(C) protested against being paid only a farthing. 

(D) accepted a sum of money. 

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5. From the passage, it is clear that the captain’s attitude to the author was

(A)  one of hostility. 

(B) one of indifference. 

(C) one of extreme friendliness and kindness. 

(D) one of disgust and irritation. 

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(Source: CDS-I Exam Paper English – 2012)

A large number of people had come to attend the meeting to be addressed by the gifted speaker. The organizers had a difficult time keeping the assembled people quiet as the meeting did not commence a the scheduled time. After some time the people lost their patience and began to shout and heckle. The organizers had great difficulty in assuaging the anger of the crowd when they were forced to cancel the meeting as the speaker had to be hospitalized due to sudden illness.

QUESTIONS:

1.What was the actual reason for the organizers to have a difficult time?

(A) A large number of people had come to the meeting 

(B) The organizers could not make proper arrangements 

(C) The meeting could not be started in time 

(D) The speaker was ill 

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2. What does the word ‘assuaging’ imply?

(A) Accepting

(B) Tolerating

(C) Reducing

(D) Removing

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3. Further delay resulted in the people

(A) leaving the place 

(B) fighting with the organizers 

(C) making noise 

(D) making the speaker ill 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

I was very fond of the old soldier in our little town. He had only one leg, having lost the other somewhere in Assam in 1942. He used to tell me about his adventures. He told me that he had run away from home to join the army. He had experienced his first battle in the Libyan desert. Out of his dozens of war stories, that one I liked best was the one of his escape from a Japanese prison-of-war camp in Burma. He told me again and again, how he walked two hundred miles in two weeks. On the way he was bitten on the toe by a poisonous snake and he had to cut off part of the toe in order to survive. But by the time he got to an Indian camp the wound had turned septic and the leg had to the amputated. He is, however, quite contented with his lot.

QUESTIONS:

1. The author was very fond of the old soldier because

(A)  he had lost one of his legs in war

(B) he used to tell the author about his adventures 

(C) he was contented with his lot 

(D) he had been to many countries 

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2. Why did the old soldier repeatedly tell that he walked two hundred miles ?

(A) He ran away from home to join the army 

(B) He had to cross the Libyan desert 

(C) He had to escape from a prison-of-war camp 

(D) He was a strong soldier 

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3. The story of the old soldier that the author like most was that about

(A) his running away from home to join the army 

(B) his first battle in the Libyan desert 

(C) the loss of his leg in Assam 

(D) his escape from a Japanese prison-of-war camp 

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4. The old soldier, according to the author, was

(A) unhappy about his life 

(B) satisfied with his lot 

(C) angry about his fate 

(D) disgusted with his misfortune 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

As soon as I saw the elephant I knew with prefect certainty that I ought not to school him. It is a serious matter to shoot a working elephant – it is comparable to destroying a huge and costly piece of machinery – and obviously one ought not to do it if it can possibly be avoided. And at that distance, peacefully eating, the elephant looked no more dangerous than a cow.

QUESTIONS:

1. The writer was against shooting the elephant because

(A)  he suspected it to be a wild one and was afraid to it 

(B) his heart was full of compassion for animals 

(C)  he was certain that the elephant was innocent 

(D) it would amount to avoidable waste of useful property 

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2. The author compares the elephant to a costly machine because

(A) ivory is very expensive 

(B)  it can do as much work as an expensive machine 

(C) elephants look like big machines 

(D) elephants and machines have similar prices 

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3. The elephant looked no more dangerous than a cow because

(A) it was quietly doing its work 

(B) unlike lions, it is a vegetarian animal 

(C) its tusks resemble the cow’s horns 

(D) cows can be very dangerous sometimes 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

Brown and his men, huddling round a fire. ate the last of the food that Kassim had brought them that day. Cornelius sat among them, half-asleep. Then one of the crew remembered that some tobacco had been left in the boat, and said he would go and fetch it. He didn’t think there was any danger in going to the creek in the dark. He disappeared down the hillside, and a moment later he was heard climbing into the boat and then climbing out again.

QUESTIONS:

1. Consider the following statements :

1. Brown and Cornelius sat round the fire.

2. Cornelius lay half-asleep at a little distance from the fire.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

(A)  1 and 2 

(B) 2 only 

(C) 3 only 

(D) 1 and 3 

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2. One of them disappeared down the hill implies that

(A) the slope of the hill was slippery 

(B) he fell form the edge of the hill 

(C)  there was suddenly a sea beside the hill 

(D)  he walked down the hill 

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3. ‘He didn’t think…I the dark”. This sentence actually implies he

(A) was bold and adventurous 

(B) was addicted to smoking 

(C) would face some trouble 

(D) was the only person who knew where in the boat tobacco was 

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4. What does the word ‘huddling’ imply ?

(A) Moving around 

(B) Falling into a slumber 

(C) Being close together 

(D) Merrymaking 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

Nationalism is only a curs when it becomes narrow and fanatical Like so many other things available to man, say, religion, it can easily lead men astray. Nationalism can lead people into thinking only of themselves, of their own struggles. Of their own misery. It can also cause a nation to become suspicious and fearful of its neighbours, to look upon itself as superior, and to become aggressive And it is when nationalism impels a state to become expansionist and seek domination over others that it becomes a positive curse and harmful internationally.

QUESTIONS:

1. From the passage, which of the following statements most correctly reflects the opinion of the author ?

(A) Nationalism makes people self-centred and self-concerned 

(B) It helps a nation to become superior to other nations  

(C)  It regulates international relationships 

(D) It helps a nation to expand its territories and become powerful 

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2. Which of the following phrases most correctly suggests the central theme of the passage ?

(A) Nationalism and religion 

(B) Nationalism as an inspiration for development 

(C) Nationalism as a cause of war 

(D) Evils of narrow and aggressive nationalism 

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3. From the passage which of the following statements can be assured to be most likely to be true ?

(A) The author believes that nationalism is always a curse 

(B) He believes that it is possible for men to misuse religion 

(C) He thinks that religion always leads men astray 

(D) He pleads for a mix-up of religion and nationalism 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

The prisoner awaited his change. For three solid years he had schemed for this opportunity. Now that escape seemed so near at hand, those three years lost some of their monotony. But he would never forget the lashes, the close confinement, low diet, and worse still the mental strain of those black days. Suddenly the warden did what he had hoped. He stopped to unlock the lower padlock. With a dull thud he slumped forward with keys in his hands. Swiftly the prisoner seized his keys, unlocked the cell and ran into the courtyard. It look him four seconds to reach the rope-ladder secretly placed there by his accomplices, five more to clamber over the will, and three more to jump into the waiting car to be whisked away to freedom. Even though he was guilty, the prisoner felt he had paid for his crime, for the man he had robbed three years ago was still a millionaire.

QUESTIONS:

1. For what crime had the prisoner been punished ?

(A) Murder

(B) Arson

(C) Robbery

(D) Kidnapping

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2. When had the crime been committed ?

(A) Just before the escape 

(B)  Three years earlier 

(C) Long ago 

(D) Day earlier 

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3. Who slumped forward with a dull thud ?

(A) The millionaire 

(B) The warden 

(C) The prisoner 

(D) Prisoner’s accomplice 

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4. What did the prisoner suffer the most during imprisonment ?

(A) Poor health 

(B) Mental strain 

(C) Physical torture

(D) Absence from his family 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

A well-dressed young man entered a big textile shop one evening. He was able to draw the attention of the salesmen who thought him rich and likely to make heavy purchases. He was shown the superior varieties of suit lengths and sarees. But after casually examining them, he kept moving to the next section where readymade goods were being sold and further on to the hosiery section. By then, the salesmen had begun to doubt his intentions, and drew the attention of the manager. The manager asked him what exactly he wanted and he replied that he wanted courteous treatment. He explained that he had come to the same shop in casual dress that morning and drawn little attention. His pride was hurt and he wanted to assert himself. He had come in good dress only to get decent treatment, not for getting any textiles. He left without making any purchase.

QUESTIONS:

1. The young man was well dressed because

(A) it was his habit to dress well

(B) it was his wedding day 

(C) he wanted to meet the manager of the shop 

(D) he wanted to impress the salesmen 

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2. The salesmen in the shop are described as people who pay attention to

(A) only young men and women 

(B) pretty women 

(C) only rich customers 

(D) regular customers 

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3. The young man moved way to the hosiery section because he

(A)  was not interested in purchasing anything now 

(B)  did not like the readymade clothes 

(C) wanted better clothes 

(D) was restless 

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4. The manager asked the young man what he wanted because

(A) he would give him exactly what he was looking for 

(B)  the salesman had drawn his attention to the indifferent altitude of the young man 

(C) he thought they could do more business with him that way 

(D) he thought the visitor was dissatisfied 

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5. The young man left without making purchases because he

(A) did not have money 

(B) could not find any item of his choice 

(C) had come only to make a point about the indifferent altitude of the salesmen towards casually dressed customers 

(D) decided to come to make the purchases later on 

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(Source:CDS II English Question Paper-2013)

The overwhelming vote given by the greater part of the public has so far been in favour films which pass the time easily and satisfy that part of our imagination which depends on the more obvious kind of daydreams. We make up for what we secretly regard as our deficiencies by watching the stimulating adventures of the other people who are stronger, more effective, or more beautiful than we are. The conventional stars act out our daydreams for us in a constant succession of exciting situations set in the open spaces, in the jungles or in the underworld of great cities which abounds in crime and violence. We would not dare to be in such situations but the situations are very exciting to watch since our youth is being spent in day-to-day routine of school, office or home.

QUESTIONS:

1. According to the passage, most of us prefer films which

(A)  overwhelm our imagination 

(B) depict our times 

(C) fulfill our secret wishes 

(D) appeal to our reason 

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2. By watching thrilling adventures in films we make up for

(A)  the effectiveness of our desires 

(B) the shortcomings in our life 

(C) the stimulation of our everyday life 

(D) the influence which we don’t have 

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3. Film stars present situations

(A) which are familiar to us, the city dwellers 

(B) which we have seen only in jungles 

(C) which we meet everyday at work 

(D) which excite us 

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4. Whether we admit to ourselves or not, we are aware that

(A)  we are weak and plain 

(B) we are both powerful and handsome 

(C) we are as strong as film heroes 

(D) we are more beautiful than film stars

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5. The daily life of students, office-goers and housewives is

(A) full of new adventures 

(B) the same dull repetition 

(C) stimulating to their imagination 

(D) very exciting to them 

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(Source: CDS I 2015 English Paper)

After lunch, I felt at a loose end and roamed about the little flat. It suited us well enough when mother was with me, but now I was by myself it was too large and I’d moved the dining room table into my bedroom. That was now the only room I used ; it had all the furniture I needed; a brass bedstead, a dressing table, some cane chairs whose seats had more or less caved in , a wardrobe with a tarnished mirror. The rest of the flat was never used, so I didn’t trouble to look after it.

QUESTIONS:

1. The flat did not really suit him any more because

(A)  the rooms were too small 

(B) he was living on his own now 

(C) his mother needed too much rooms 

(D) the flat itself was too little 

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2. He did not look after the rest of the flat because

(A)  he did not use it 

(B) the bedroom was much too large 

(C) he needed only the brass bedstead 

(D) he had too much furniture 

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3.“….now I was by myself it was too large”.

The word it here refers to

(A)  the dining room table 

(B) the dining room 

(C) the bedroom 

(D) the flat 

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4. From the passage we learn that the writer was

(A)  scared of living alone in the flat 

(B) dissatisfied with the flat 

(C) satisfied with the space in his bedroom 

(D) an eccentric person 

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5.“After lunch I felt at a loose end” means

(A) he had nothing specific to do 

(B) had a rope with a loose end 

(C) had much work to do 

(D)  had a feeling of anxiety 

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(Source: CDS I 2015 English Paper)

The tigress was mile away and the ground between her and us was densely wooded, scattered over with great rocks and cut up by a number of deep ravines, but she could cover the distance well within the half-hour – if she wanted to. The question I had to decide was, whether or not I should try to call her. If I called and she heard me, and came while it was still daylight and give me a chance to shoot her, all would be well; on the other hand, if she camp and did not given me a shot, some of us would not reach camp, for we h ad nearly two miles to go and the path the whole way ran through heavy jungle.

QUESTIONS:

1. According to the author

(A)  the tigress wanted to cover the distance within the half-hour 

(B)  the tigress did not wish to cover the distance within the half-hour 

(C) the tigress actually covered the distance within the half-hour 

(D) there was a possibility of the tigress covering the distance within the half-hour. 

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2. The author says, “Some of us would not reach camp”, because

(A) it was two miles away 

(B) the tigers would kill some of them 

(C) the path is not suitable for walking 

(D) the ground was scattered over with great rocks 

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3.The author found it difficult to decide the question because

(A) he was afraid 

(B) the tigress was only a mile away 

(C) the ground between them was densely wooded 

(D) there was uncertainty about the reaction of the tigress to his call 

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4. The time available to the author for shooting the tigress was

(A) the whole day 

(B) one night 

(C) a few hours 

(D) thirty minutes 

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5. When the author says ‘all would be well’, he means

(A) that they would be able to hide themselves in the heavy jungle 

(B) that the tigress would run away to the deep ravines 

(C) that they would be able to shoot her down without difficulty 

(D) that they would be able to return in daylight 

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(Source: CDS I 2015 English Paper)

A man had two blacksmiths for his neighbours. Their names were Pengu and Shengu. The man was greatly troubled by the noise of their hammers. He decided to talk to them. The next day he called both of them and offered Rs. 100 each, if they found new huts, for themselves. They took the money and agreed to find new huts for themselves. The next morning he woke up again to the sound of their hammers. He went out to see why the blacksmiths hadn’t found new huts and he discovered that Pengu and Shengu had kept their promise. They had exchanged their huts.

QUESTIONS:

1. The man was troubled because

(A) the blacksmiths always fought with each others 

(B)  the blacksmiths’ hammers made a lot of noise 

(C)  he was afraid of blacksmiths 

(D) the blacksmiths did not do their work properly 

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2. The man gave them money because

(A)  the blacksmiths were poor 

(B)  the blacksmiths had asked him for money 

(C)  he did not want them to make a noise 

(D)  he did not want them to make a noise 

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3. The man went out of his house because

(A)  he wanted to fight with the blacksmiths 

(B)  he wanted to ask the blacksmiths to stop the noise 

(C)  he wanted to find out why they hadn’t found new huts 

(D)  he wanted his money back from the blacksmiths 

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4. The man came to know that

(A)  the blacksmiths were not in their huts 

(B) the blacksmiths had exchanged huts 

(C) the blacksmiths were going away 

(D) the blacksmiths had not kept their promise 

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(Source: CDS I 2015 English Paper)