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This question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Mohan is quite reticent.

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Important Questions on UPSC CDS (I) Previous Year Paper 2022

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This question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

He was rather childish.

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This question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

John is a magniloquent person.

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This question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

His clandestine affairs were suspicious.

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This question consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words or group of words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Some animals live a dormant life.

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In the following passage, each sentence has a blank space with four words or group of words given as alternatives. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.

Bad habits such as over-eating, drinking, or smoking __(71)__ very easy to acquire. One should fight __(72)__ the force of habit. Even good things can be very harmful when done __(73)__ excess. The wise man is conscious __(74)__ his bad habits and checks them promptly. The use of tobacco has spread all __(75)__ the world. Those who have acquired this bad habit would __(76)__ be able to get rid of it. Alcohol, which is more common in cold countries than in warmer ones, does nobody any good and should be avoided __(77)__. Alcohol, even if taken in small quantities, __(78)__ to affect one's health. For the victims of alcoholism, __(79)__ helps, but this condition cannot be cured. Symptoms of alcoholism include repeated alcohol consumption __(80)__ related legal and health issues.

Select the most appropriate alternative for blank number (71).

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In the following passage, each sentence has a blank space with four words or group of words given as alternatives. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.

Bad habits such as over-eating, drinking, or smoking __(71)__ very easy to acquire. One should fight __(72)__ the force of habit. Even good things can be very harmful when done __(73)__ excess. The wise man is conscious __(74)__ his bad habits and checks them promptly. The use of tobacco has spread all __(75)__ the world. Those who have acquired this bad habit would __(76)__ be able to get rid of it. Alcohol, which is more common in cold countries than in warmer ones, does nobody any good and should be avoided __(77)__. Alcohol, even if taken in small quantities, __(78)__ to affect one's health. For the victims of alcoholism, __(79)__ helps, but this condition cannot be cured. Symptoms of alcoholism include repeated alcohol consumption __(80)__ related legal and health issues.

Select the most appropriate alternative for blank number (72).

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In the following passage, each sentence has a blank space with four words or group of words given as alternatives. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.

Bad habits such as over-eating, drinking, or smoking __(71)__ very easy to acquire. One should fight __(72)__ the force of habit. Even good things can be very harmful when done __(73)__ excess. The wise man is conscious __(74)__ his bad habits and checks them promptly. The use of tobacco has spread all __(75)__ the world. Those who have acquired this bad habit would __(76)__ be able to get rid of it. Alcohol, which is more common in cold countries than in warmer ones, does nobody any good and should be avoided __(77)__. Alcohol, even if taken in small quantities, __(78)__ to affect one's health. For the victims of alcoholism, __(79)__ helps, but this condition cannot be cured. Symptoms of alcoholism include repeated alcohol consumption __(80)__ related legal and health issues.

Select the most appropriate alternative for blank number (73).

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In the following passage, each sentence has a blank space with four words or group of words given as alternatives. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space.

Bad habits such as over-eating, drinking, or smoking __(71)__ very easy to acquire. One should fight __(72)__ the force of habit. Even good things can be very harmful when done __(73)__ excess. The wise man is conscious __(74)__ his bad habits and checks them promptly. The use of tobacco has spread all __(75)__ the world. Those who have acquired this bad habit would __(76)_ be able to get rid of it. Alcohol, which is more common in cold countries than in warmer ones, does nobody any good and should be avoided __(77)__. Alcohol, even if taken in small quantities, __(78)__ to affect one's health. For the victims of alcoholism, __(79)__ helps, but this condition cannot be cured. Symptoms of alcoholism include repeated alcohol consumption __(80)__ related legal and health issues.

Select the most appropriate alternative for blank number (74).