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CUET UG 2024 English Previous Year Solved Paper

CUET UG 2024 English previous year paper with easy solutions. This page keeps the original questions and presents student-friendly explanations in a clean table format for quick revision, practice, and topic-wise mock preparation.

Subject: English
Year: 2024
Questions extracted: 50
Source format: previous year paper with solution section

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Q.No. Question Easy Solution
1 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
Options:
A. (A), (C), (D), (B)
B. (D), (A), (C), (B)
C. (D), (C), (B), (A)
D. (A), (B), (C), (D)		 Option B Option B forms the correct sentence sequence.
2 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.
Options:
A. anomaly
B. allay
C. adage
D. abatement		 Option A Option A fits the sentence correctly in meaning and usage.
3 Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II:






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

Options:
A. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)
B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)		 Option A Option A gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
4 Fill in the blank with the correct option.
A small ________ between two children ended up as a group fight.
Options:
A. altercation
B. match
C. contest
D. race		 Option A Option A fits the sentence correctly in meaning and usage.
5 Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM.
For sometime now, we've been **toying** with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only.
Options:
A. launch
B. showing
C. considering
D. careful		 Option C Option C is the closest synonym in context.
6 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.
Options:
A. resistant
B. estranged
C. cooperate
D. agreed		 Option A Option A is the correct opposite in meaning.
7 Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II:






List-I (Sentences)List-II (Words)
(A) She was able to give a ________ explanation in the court for her presence near the crime scene.(I) collaborate/d
(B) The Rockland Hospital ________ with AIIMS to conduct a free cancer screening camp.(II) corroborate/ing
(C) Though she has shown only 4% improvement in achieving her target yet her efforts are ________.(III) credible
(D) The doctors give the prognosis by ________ their diagnosis with several tests.(IV) creditable

Options:
A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
C. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
D. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)		 Option C Option C gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
8 Fill in the blank with the correct option.
Most of the guests arrived for the concert ________ bus.
Options:
A. by
B. with
C. from
D. through		 Option A Option A fits the sentence correctly in meaning and usage.
9 Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word.
Why did you make that **flippant** remark about her choice of clothes?
Options:
A. sarcastic
B. disrespectful
C. casual
D. indifferent		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
10 Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word.
The thief **showed** his disbelief when informed that his partner had been arrested.
Options:
A. displayed
B. concealed
C. battled
D. marked		 Option B Option B is the correct opposite in meaning.
11 Fill in the blank with the correct option.
The President finally had to ________ the demands of the public for his resignation.
Options:
A. ignore
B. initiate
C. accede to
D. condone		 Option C Option C fits the sentence correctly in meaning and usage.
12 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
Options:
A. (A), (B), (D), (C)
B. (B), (D), (A), (C)
C. (C), (A), (B), (D)
D. (D), (A), (C), (B)		 Option A Option A forms the correct sentence sequence.
13 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,
Options:
A. (D), (B), (C), (A)
B. (C), (A), (D), (B)
C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
D. (A), (D), (C), (B)		 Option B Option B forms the correct sentence sequence.
14 Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II:






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

Options:
A. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(I), (C)-(II), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)		 Option A Option A gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
15 Match the blanks in List-I with the Prepositions in List-II:






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

Options:
A. (A)-(I), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(III), (C)-(II), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)		 Option B Option B gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
16 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
Options:
A. (A), (C), (B), (D)
B. (B), (D), (C), (A)
C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
D. (C), (B), (D), (A)		 Option B Option B forms the correct sentence sequence.
17 The author grew up with the expectation that he would take up ________.
Options:
A. editorship of a magazine
B. translation of literary pieces
C. creative writing
D. the job of a critic		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
18 When her father said, "She will go far," he meant that ________.
Options:
A. she will travel widely
B. she will achieve great heights in life
C. she will go too far, one of these days
D. she will settle in a far-off place		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
19 Choose a Statement which is not true with respect to the passage:
Options:
A. The author felt pressurized to write in Hindi because of her father.
B. She felt obligated to carry on the legacy of Premchand.
C. Her family was chauvinistic about the English language.
D. She was in awe of the extensive reach of her grandfather's writings.		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
20 Premchand became too large for her to understand mainly because of:
(A) his ability to connect with people from all walks of life.
(B) the fact that she feared him.
(C) the kind of love and reverence that he inspired in people.
(D) her constant anxiety of failing him.
Options:
A. (A) and (D) only
B. (A) and (C) only
C. (B) and (C) only
D. (C) and (D) only		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
21 'Inhaled his writing' refers to:
Options:
A. imbibing his style subconsciously
B. being compelled to write like him
C. being influenced by what people said about him
D. her father's expectation from her		 Option A Option A is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
22 Choose the correct meaning of the word "Ubiquity" as it appears in the passage:
Options:
A. Occasional
B. Restricted
C. Omnipresence
D. Unwanted		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
23 The author argues that humans don't have "free will" because ________.
Options:
A. our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences
B. we are born with pre-determined choices that we are forced to make
C. we are always dictated by our mind to make irrational choices
D. human beings are born slaves of social constructs and expectations		 Option A Option A is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
24 "Karmic imprint" referred to in the passage implies ________.
Options:
A. the ability to bring about change in oneself
B. our genetic code, upbringing and environment
C. the truth of our being, our individuality
D. the wrong doings and vices of our past lives		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
25 "Free will" can be experienced if ________.
Options:
A. we embrace our past experiences and conditioning
B. we make choices without considering the consequences
C. we let go of our ego, attachments and fixed beliefs
D. we accumulate more and more karmic imprints		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
26 The author proves that the idea of "free will" is a myth by suggesting that ________.
Options:
A. our ability to make a choice is restricted by our predispositions
B. we are unable to bring a change in ourselves
C. our choices are solely guided by the current environment
D. our choices are completely independent of past events and our genetic code		 Option A Option A is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
27 What does the author propose as a means to expand the scope of one's agency?
Options:
A. Making choices frequently and impulsively
B. Engaging in sustained inner work and self-awareness
C. Holding on to fixed beliefs and stringent mindsets
D. Ignoring one's past experiences and dispositions		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
28 What do you think could be a suitable title for this passage?
Options:
A. Definition of "Free Will"
B. Our backstory key to a successful life
C. Do human beings really have "Free Will"?
D. Making Choices - Every Man's Prerogative!		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
29 Cocoa was first introduced by the ________.
Options:
A. American people
B. Olmec people
C. Aztec people
D. Spanish people		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
30 The Aztec people made their cocoa palatable by ________.
Options:
A. serving it cold
B. adding sugar to the drink
C. spiking it with spices
D. drinking it as a medicine		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
31 Why did hot chocolate become "the beverage of the aristocracy" in Europe?
Options:
A. The essential ingredient was out of reach of the commoners
B. The Queen had a marked chocolate maker
C. Only wealthy Europeans could buy it
D. It was being consumed by the pharma companies		 Option A Option A is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
32 The Chocolate Houses didn't survive past the 18th century as ________.
Options:
A. people preferred tea/coffee to hot chocolate
B. it catered to the not so elite of the society
C. chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee
D. the supply of cocoa dwindled over the years		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
33 Choose the correct statement from the following:
Options:
A. Italians serve hot chocolate flavoured with spices
B. Mexicans serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cream
C. Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with dollop of cheese
D. Filipinos served hot chocolate flavoured with peppers		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
34 Choose the correct meaning of the underlined expression in the following sentence:
Soon enough, though, hot chocolate **caught on with the masses**.
Options:
A. was readily available in cafes
B. became popular among the commoners
C. hot chocolate did not appeal to people
D. masses got attracted to the rich experience of drinking hot chocolate		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
35 Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world?
Options:
A. Coffea Canephora
B. Coffea Arabica
C. Coffea Eugenioides
D. A blend of Coffea Canephora and Coffea Arabica		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
36 Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome?
Options:
A. Arabica
B. Robusta
C. Coffea Eugenioides
D. A blend of Arabica and Robusta		 Option A Option A is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
37 Which of the following statements is true about Coffea Arabica?
Options:
A. Hybridization is the main source of its genetic variation
B. It has only two copies of each chromosome
C. It displays the phenomenon of polyploidy
D. It is easily interbred with other species		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
38 Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years?
Options:
A. Coffea Canephora
B. Coffea Eugenioides
C. Arabica
D. Robusta		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
39 Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica?
Options:
A. Variability at the structural level
B. Variability at the chromosomal level
C. Variability at the level of deletions and insertions
D. Variability at the DNA level		 Option D Option D is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
40 Choose the statement that is factually incorrect from the options given below.
Options:
A. It is possible to roast the beans of a single species of coffee.
B. Two species of coffee can be blended to make a brew.
C. Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica.
D. Variations in disease resistance can be seen in the Arabica coffee plant.		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
41 Re-arrange the following phrases in correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence.
(A) created by human
(B) collective cultural heritage
(C) all languages
(D) communities are our
Options:
A. (A), (B), (D), (C)
B. (B), (A), (D), (C)
C. (C), (A), (D), (B)
D. (D), (B), (C), (A)		 Option C Option C forms the correct sentence sequence.
42 Fill in the blank with the correct option, to form a meaningful sentence.
The Principal addressed us in the assembly and ________ the rumours of an early summer break.
Options:
A. defended
B. quashed
C. cleared
D. rebuked		 Option B Option B fits the sentence correctly in meaning and usage.
43 Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs given in List-II:






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

Options:
A. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(IV)
B. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
C. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(III), (B)-(I), (C)-(IV), (D)-(II)		 Option D Option D gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
44 Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs given in List-II:






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

Options:
A. (A)-(II), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(III)
B. (A)-(IV), (B)-(II), (C)-(III), (D)-(I)
C. (A)-(I), (B)-(II), (C)-(IV), (D)-(III)
D. (A)-(III), (B)-(IV), (C)-(I), (D)-(II)		 Option A Option A gives the correct matching according to the answer key.
45 Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence:
I didn't know Rahul was in the hospital. If I ________ I would ________ him.
Options:
A. knew, go
B. had known, have visited
C. have known, be going
D. know, had gone		 Option B Option B is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
46 Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word:
The movie star's biography is a glossy, **sycophantic** portrayal.
Options:
A. cowardly
B. domineering
C. flattering
D. insolent		 Option C Option C is the correct answer as given in the answer key.
47 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.
Options:
A. denunciation
B. endorsement
C. regulation
D. speculation		 Option A Option A is the correct opposite in meaning.
48 Choose the correct SYNONYM for **redoubtable** from the options given below.
Options:
A. flimsy
B. perplexing
C. formidable
D. voluble		 Option C Option C is the closest synonym in context.
49 Choose the correct ANTONYM for **sullen** from the options given below.
Options:
A. morose
B. reticent
C. timid
D. genial		 Option D Option D is the correct opposite in meaning.
50 Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence:
(A) are inborn but our
(B) constituents of flavour, are learned
(C) our responses to basic tastes
(D) perceptions of smells, the main
Options:
A. (B), (D), (A), (C)
B. (A), (C), (B), (D)
C. (C), (A), (D), (B)
D. (C), (B), (D), (A)		 Option C Option C forms the correct sentence sequence.

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