CUET English Question Paper 2024: Download Set C with Answers & Solutions PDF

The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up ______.

• Editorship of a magazine
• Translation of literary pieces
• Creative writing
• The job of a critic

When her father said, “She will go far,” he meant that ______.

• She will travel widely
• She will achieve great heights in life
• She will go too far, one of these days
• She will settle in a far-off place

Choose a statement which is not true with respect to the passage:

• The author felt pressurized to write in Hindi because of her father.
• She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
• Her family was chauvinistic about the English language.
• She was in awe of the extensive reach of her grandfather's writings.

Premchand became too large for her to understand mainly because of ______.

• The societal expectations around his legacy.
• The complex language in his works.
• His far-reaching influence and impact.
• Her emotional connection to his work.

“Inhaled his writing" refers to ______.

• Imbibing his style subconsciously
• Being compelled to write like him
• Being influenced by what people said about him
• Her father's expectation from her

Choose the correct meaning of the word “Ubiquity" as it appears in the passage:

• Occasional
• Restricted
• Omnipresence
• Unwanted

The author argues that humans don't have “free will” because ______.

• Our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences.
• We are born with pre-determined choices that we are forced to make.
• We are always dictated by our mind to make irrational choices.
• Human beings are born slaves of social constructs and expectations.

“Karmic imprint” referred to in the passage implies ______.

• The ability to bring about change in oneself.
• Our genetic code, upbringing, and environment.
• The truth of our being, our individuality.
• The wrongdoings and vices of our past lives.

“Free will” can be experienced if ______.

• We embrace our past experiences and conditioning.
• We make choices without considering the consequences.
• We let go of our ego, attachments, and fixed beliefs.
• We accumulate more and more karmic imprints.

The author proves that the idea of “free will" is a myth by suggesting that ______.

• Our ability to make a choice is restricted by our predispositions.
• We are unable to bring a change in ourselves.
• Our choices are solely guided by the current environment.
• Our choices are completely independent of past events and our genetic code.

What does the author propose as a means to expand the scope of one's agency?

• Making choices frequently and impulsively.
• Engaging in sustained inner work and self-awareness.
• Holding on to fixed beliefs and stringent mindsets.
• Ignoring one's past experiences and dispositions.

What do you think could be a suitable title for this passage?

• Definition of "Free Will".
• Our backstory - key to a successful life.
• Do human beings really have “Free Will"?
• Making Choices – Every Man's Prerogative!

Cocoa was first introduced by the ______.

• American people.
• Olmec people.
• Aztec people.
• Spanish people.

The Aztec people made their cocoa palatable by ______.

• Serving it cold.
• Adding sugar to the drink.
• Spiking it with spices.
• Drinking it as a medicine.

Why did hot chocolate become “the beverage of the aristocracy” in Europe?

• The essential ingredient was out of reach of the commoners.
• The Queen had a marked chocolate maker.
• Only wealthy Europeans could buy it.
• It was being consumed by the pharma companies.

The Chocolate Houses didn't survive past the 18th century as ______.

• People preferred tea/coffee to hot chocolate.
• It catered to the not-so-elite of society.
• Chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee.
• The supply of cocoa dwindled over the years.

Choose the correct statement from the following.

• Italians serve hot chocolate flavored with spices.
• Mexicans serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cream.
• Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cheese.
• Filipinos serve hot chocolate flavored with peppers.

Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression in the following sentence: "Soon enough, though, hot chocolate caught on with the masses."

• Was readily available in cafes.
• Became popular among the commoners.
• Hot chocolate did not appeal to people.
• Masses got attracted to the rich experience of drinking hot chocolate.

Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world?

• Coffea Canephora
• Coffea Arabica
• Coffea Eugenioides
• A blend of Coffea Canephora and Coffea Arabica

Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome?

• Arabica
• Robusta
• Coffea Eugenioides
• A blend of Arabica and Robusta

Which of the following statements is true about Coffea Arabica?

• Hybridization is the main source of its genetic variation.
• It has only two copies of each chromosome.
• It displays the phenomenon of polyploidy.
• It is easily interbred with other species.

Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years?

• Coffea Canephora
• Coffea Eugenioides
• Arabica
• Robusta

Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica?

• Variability at the structural level.
• Variability at the chromosomal level.
• Variability at the level of deletions and insertions.
• Variability at the DNA level.

Choose the statement that is factually incorrect from the options given below.

• It is possible to roast the beans of a single species of coffee.
• Two species of coffee can be blended to make a brew.
• Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica.
• Variations in disease resistance can be seen in the Arabica coffee plant.

Re-arrange the following phrases in the correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) created by human
(B) collective cultural heritage
(C) all languages
(D) communities are our

• (A), (B), (D), (C)
• (B), (A), (D), (C)
• (C), (A), (D), (B)
• (D), (B), (C), (A)

Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The Principal addressed us in the assembly and __________ the rumors of an early summer break.

• Defended
• Quashed
• Cleared
• Rebuked

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II.
List-I (Sentences):
(A) She was very __________ with him for his offensive remarks on women in politics.
(B) I have plenty of interesting books to __________ to book lovers.
(C) Strange that people easily __________ to temptation and ruin their reputation!
(D) Rahul is trying to __________ on his smoking.
List-II (Phrasal Verbs):
(I) give away
(II) cut down
(III) cut up
(IV) give in

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II.
List-I (Sentences):
(A) I thought the restaurant would be expensive but it was __________ affordable.
(B) It was a serious accident. But the car was __________ damaged.
(C) The meeting was a disaster as it was very __________ organized.
(D) Mira is gifted; she has the ability to learn any language __________.
List-II (Adverbs):
(I) badly
(II) reasonably
(III) quickly
(IV) hardly

• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence.
I didn't know Rahul was in the hospital. If I __________ , I would __________ him.

• knew, go
• had known, have visited
• have known, be going
• know, had gone

Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word.
The movie star's biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal.

• cowardly
• domineering
• flattering
• insolent

Choose the correct antonym of the underlined word.
The Minister unleashed a compliment against the newspaper for its biased editorial on illiteracy among women in his constituency.

• denunciation
• endorsement
• regulation
• speculation

Choose the correct synonym for "redoubtable” from the options given below.

• flimsy
• perplexing
• formidable
• voluble

Choose the correct antonym for "sullen" from the options given below.

• morose
• reticent
• timid
• genial

Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence.
(A) are inborn but our
(B) constituents of flavor, are learned
(C) our responses to basic tastes
(D) perceptions of smells, the main

• (B), (D), (A), (C)
• (A), (C), (B), (D)
• (C), (A), (D), (B)
• (C), (B), (D), (A)

Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II.
List-I (Words):
(A) Theocracy
(B) Megalomania
(C) Apothecary
(D) Antiquarian
List-II (Definitions):
(I) One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions
(II) One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past
(III) A government by divine guidance or religious leaders
(IV) A morbid delusion of one's power, importance, or godliness

• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (II), (D) - (I)

Fill in the blank with the correct option.
A small __________ between two children ended up as a group fight.

• altercation
• match
• contest
• race

Re-arrange the following phrases in the right sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) for seven hours but was hardly
(B) because of the absence of any motivation
(C) able to decide who the murderer was
(D) she worked on the case

• (A), (C), (D), (B)
• (D), (A), (C), (B)
• (D), (C), (B), (A)
• (A), (B), (C), (D)

Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The candidate assured the interviewers that the dip in her grades during her second semester was an __________ since she had always been a top scorer in the first semester.

• anomaly
• allay
• adage
• abatement

Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM.
For some time now, we've been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only.

• launch
• showing
• considering
• careful

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
At first the workers were agreeable to the proposals of their Manager, but later they were reconciled to the new proposals.

• resistant
• estranged
• cooperate
• agreed

Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II.
List-I (Sentences):
(A) She was able to give a __________ explanation in the court for her presence near the crime scene.
(B) The Rockland Hospital __________ with AIIMS to conduct a free cancer screening camp.
(C) Though she has shown only 4% improvement in achieving her target yet her efforts are __________
(D) The doctors __________ their diagnosis with several tests.
List-II (Words):
(I) collaborated
(II) corroborated
(III) credible
(IV) creditable

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (I)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (III), (C) - (I), (D) - (IV)

Fill in the blank with the correct option.
Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus.

• by
• with
• from
• through

Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes?

• sarcastic
• disrespectful
• casual
• indifferent

Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word.
The thief showed his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested.

• displayed
• concealed
• battled
• marked

Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The President finally had to __________ the demands of the public for his resignation.

• ignore
• initiate
• accede to
• condone

Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) for organizations which provide
(B) services to customers on a face-to-face basis,
(C) employees with whom they deal is very important
(D) the quality of the relationship between customers and

• (A), (B), (D), (C)
• (C), (A), (B), (D)
• (B), (D), (A), (C)
• (D), (A), (C), (B)

Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) as a concept fundamental to
(B) especially with the injunction to treat equals equally
(C) justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality,
(D) ethical theory and political philosophy,

• (D), (B), (C), (A)
• (C), (A), (B), (D)
• (B), (A), (D), (C)
• (A), (D), (C), (B)

Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II.
List-I (Idioms):
(A) blow the gaff
(B) at the end of your tether
(C) be full of beans
(D) want to curl up and die
List-II (Meanings):
(I) feel unable to deal with something
(II) feel terribly ashamed and embarrassed
(III) divulge a secret
(IV) be full of energy

• (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Match the blanks in List-I with the prepositions in List-II.
List-I (Sentences):
(A) The edited version of her article is indistinguishable __________ her first version.
(B) I just don't feel any affinity __________ his prose style. It's too caustic.
(C) Her ideas are not all that dissimilar __________ mine.
(D) It would be wrong to mistake his diffidence __________ his arrogance or coldness.
List-II (Prepositions):
(I) with
(II) to
(III) for
(IV) from

• (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III)
• (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV)
• (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (III), (D) - (II)
• (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II)

Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) students with tools for critical thinking
(B) cooperative learning is an
(C) that enhances creativity and provides
(D) eclectic and unique teaching method

• (A), (C), (B), (D)
• (B), (D), (C), (A)
• (B), (A), (D), (C)
• (C), (B), (D), (A)