CLOZE COMPOSITION
Directions: In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces with four words or groups of words given. Select whichever word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
is to bring to mankind. At the beginning of a war, each nation, under the influence of what is called ________believes that its own victory is
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2023 CDS -1 English
disloyalty,
Incorrect Answerpatriotism,
Correct Answerinfidelity,
Incorrect Answerfalseness,
Incorrect AnswerExplanation:
- The passage discusses a common phenomenon at the start of wars, where nations believe in their own victory due to a certain influence.
- Disloyalty: This means a lack of loyalty or faithfulness. It doesn't fit the idea of uniting a nation at the start of a war.
- Patriotism: This means love for one's own country and willingness to support and defend it. It's the most likely influence affecting a nation’s belief in its victory.
- Infidelity: This refers to being unfaithful, typically in the context of a relationship. It's irrelevant here.
- Falseness: This indicates deceitfulness or being untrue. It doesn't fit with the motivational aspect of the context.
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By: Parvesh Mehta