| Updated On - Nov 4, 2024
CUET English Question Paper 2024 is available for download here. NTA conducted CUET 2024 English paper on 15 May in Shift 2A from 3 PM to 3:45 PM. CUET English Question Paper 2024 is based on objective-type questions (MCQs). Candidates get 45 minutes to solve 40 MCQs out of 50 in CUET 2024 question paper for English.
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CUET 2024 English Answer Key
| Serial No | Questions | Answers | Detailed Solution |
| 1 | Re-arrange the phrases 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. Choose from options: (1) (A), (C), (D), (B), (2) (D), (A), (C), (B), (3) (D), (C), (B), (A), (4) (A), (B), (C), (D) |
(2) (D), (A), (C), (B) | The sentence “inhaled his writing” means that because she was his granddaughter, she took in Premchand thriller writings unconsciously even when she had not seen his work. |
| 2 | Fill in the blank: 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: (1) anomaly (2) allay (3) adage (4) abatement |
(1) anomaly | Ubiquity is a state of being everywhere. The passage states that everyone had read or has been influenced of Premchand's work and that is the idea of the text. |
| 3 | Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: (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: (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | The passage is emphatic in stating that free will is not only the product of inner strength, but it is something that is influenced by past events in one's life and conditioning, and that is what determines how one acts and thinks at present, so the concept of true free will does not exist. |
| 4 | Fill in the blank: A small ___________________ between two children ended up as a group fight. Options: (1) altercation (2) match (3) contest (4) race |
(1) altercation | The passage describes as the first conditioned karmic imprint, the sum of DNA, childhood, and social circumstances, which makes our actions and decisions biased. |
| 5 | Replace the underlined word with a SYNONYM: For some time now, we’ve been toying with the idea of transferring all our business from physical to online sales only. Options: (1) launch (2) showing (3) considering (4) careful |
(3) considering | To be able to experience what free will is, the passage suggests that the person needs to be without ego and attachment, which would mean to over-ride and allow the stronger self to make decisions. |
| 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: (1) resistant (2) estranged (3) cooperate (4) agreed |
(1) resistant | The passage explains that as even in our decision to be more calm is also a choice like other decisions, the choice has been determined already by emotional and mental dispositions which defines what free will is. |
| 7 | Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words from List-II: (A) She was able to give a _________ explanation (B) The hospital ___________ with AIIMS (C) She has shown improvement, yet her efforts are __________. (D) Doctors give prognosis by __________ their diagnosis. Choose options: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) (4) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) |
(3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | Both awareness and contemplation are mentioned by the authors as well as self-examination of one's artificially and controlled views as a point of contact which can be used for wider enactment of agency and for more informed choices. |
| 8 | Fill in the blank: Most of the guests arrived for the concert __________ bus. Options: (1) by (2) with (3) from (4) through |
(1) by | The correct preposition is "by" when referring to a mode of transport, so it would be "by bus." |
| 9 | Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word: Why did you make that flippant remark about her choice of clothes? Options: (1) sarcastic (2) disrespectful (3) casual (4) indifferent |
(2) disrespectful | "Flippant" means showing a lack of seriousness or respect, so the closest synonym is "disrespectful." |
| 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: (1) displayed (2) concealed (3) battled (4) marked |
(2) concealed | The opposite of "showed" is "concealed," meaning to hide or keep secret. |
| 11 | Fill in the blank: The President finally had to ____________ the demands of the public for his resignation. Options: (1) ignore (2) initiate (3) accede to (4) condone |
(3) accede to | "Accede to" means to agree to a demand or request, which fits in the context of yielding to public demands. |
| 12 | Re-arrange the 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: (1) (A), (B), (D), (C) (2) (C), (A), (B), (D) (3) (B), (D), (A), (C) (4) (D), (A), (C), (B) |
(1) (A), (B), (D), (C) | The sentence makes sense when sequenced as: "For organizations which provide services to customers on a face-to-face basis, the quality of the relationship between customers and employees with whom they deal is very important." |
| 13 | Re-arrange the 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: (1) (D), (B), (C), (A) (2) (C), (A), (B), (D) (3) (B), (A), (D), (C) (4) (A), (D), (C), (B) |
(2) (C), (A), (B), (D) | The correct sequence is: "Justice is associated with the notion of equity and equality, as a concept fundamental to ethical theory and political philosophy, especially with the injunction to treat equals equally." |
| 14 | Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: (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: (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) |
(1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | "Blow the gaff" means to divulge a secret (A-III), "at the end of your tether" means feeling unable to cope (B-I), "full of beans" means being energetic (C-IV), and "curl up and die" means feeling ashamed (D-II). |
| 15 | Match the blanks with Prepositions: (A) indistinguishable __________ her first version. (B) affinity ____________ his prose style. (C) dissimilar ___________ mine. (D) diffidence __________ his arrogance or coldness. Options: (1) (A) - (IV), (B) - (I), (C) - (II), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (I), (B) - (III), (C) - (II), (D) - (IV) (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
(3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) | "Indistinguishable from" (A-IV), "affinity to" (B-II), "dissimilar to" (C-I), and "diffidence for" (D-III) are the correct prepositions for the given sentences. |
| 16 | Re-arrange the 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: (1) (A), (C), (B), (D) (2) (B), (D), (C), (A) (3) (B), (A), (D), (C) (4) (C), (B), (D), (A) |
(2) (B), (D), (C), (A) | The sentence makes sense as: "Cooperative learning is an eclectic and unique teaching method that enhances creativity and provides students with tools for critical thinking." |
| 17 | The author grew up with the expectation that she would take up __________. Options: (1) architecture (2) literature (3) creative writing (4) teaching |
(3) creative writing | The passage mentions that the weight of her father’s literary expectations eventually rested on her, implying creative writing was the expected path. |
| 18 | When her father said, "She will go far," he meant ___________. Options: (1) she will travel far (2) she will achieve great heights in life (3) she will read widely (4) she will inherit family responsibilities |
(2) she will achieve great heights in life | The father’s statement implies he believed she would achieve something significant in life, not just travel far. |
| 19 | Choose a Statement which is not true with respect to the passage: Options: (1) Her family had pride in Hindi (2) She admired her grandfather (3) Her family was chauvinistic about the English language (4) She grew up reading Hindi literature |
(3) Her family was chauvinistic about the English language | The passage indicates that her family had "linguistic pride" about Hindi but does not suggest they were chauvinistic about English. |
| 20 | Premchand became too large for her to understand mainly because of ___________. Options: (1) his fame (2) his complex writings (3) the reverence he inspired (4) his difficult themes |
(3) the reverence he inspired | The passage explains that Premchand’s popularity and reverence made him seem larger than life for the author. |
| 21 | "Inhaled his writing" refers to: Options: (1) imbibing his style subconsciously (2) ignoring his work (3) disliking his writing (4) actively copying his style |
(1) imbibing his style subconsciously | The phrase "inhaled his writing" means she took in Premchand’s style unconsciously due to her exposure to his legacy. |
| 22 | Choose the correct meaning of the word "Ubiquity" as it appears in the passage: Options: (1) Scarcity (2) Rarity (3) Omnipresence (4) Isolation |
(3) Omnipresence | "Ubiquity" means a state of being everywhere, fitting the context of Premchand's influence. |
| 23 | The author argues that humans don’t have "free will" because ____________. Options: (1) our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences (2) free will is a modern concept (3) people are inherently indecisive (4) free will leads to chaos |
(1) our decisions are shaped by past events and environmental influences | The passage suggests that free will is influenced by past conditioning and external factors. |
| 24 | "Karmic imprint" referred to in the passage implies _____________. Options: (1) one’s life choices (2) our genetic code, upbringing, and environment (3) luck and destiny (4) random events |
(2) our genetic code, upbringing, and environment | The passage describes the "karmic imprint" as the sum of genetics, upbringing, and social circumstances that bias decisions. |
| 25 | "Free will" can be experienced if _____________. Options: (1) one ignores societal expectations (2) ego and attachments are let go of (3) one never reflects on past actions (4) everything is predetermined |
(2) ego and attachments are let go of | To experience true "free will," the passage suggests that one must be without ego and attachment. |
| 26 | The author proves that the idea of "free will" is a myth by suggesting that ____________. Options: (1) choices are driven by unconscious biases (2) humans have no control over their lives (3) everything is chaos (4) decisions have no consequences |
(1) choices are driven by unconscious biases | The passage argues that "free will" is influenced by predispositions and emotional and mental dispositions. |
| 27 | What does the author propose as a means to expand the scope of one’s agency? Options: (1) Ignoring one’s past (2) Engaging in sustained inner work and self-awareness (3) Following societal expectations (4) Accepting predetermined destiny |
(2) Engaging in sustained inner work and self-awareness | The passage suggests that self-awareness and contemplation can lead to greater agency and informed choices. |
| 28 | What do you think could be a suitable title for this passage? Options: (1) The Importance of Free Will (2) How to Control Destiny (3) Do human beings really have "Free Will"? (4) Understanding Karma |
(3) Do human beings really have "Free Will"? | This title aligns with the central theme questioning the existence of free will. |
| 29 | Cocoa was first introduced by the ________. Options: (1) Aztecs (2) Olmec people (3) Mayans (4) Incas |
(2) Olmec people | The passage mentions the Olmec people of Central America as the first to consume cocoa in liquid form. |
| 30 | The Aztec people made their cocoa palatable by __________. Options: (1) adding sugar (2) serving it cold (3) spiking it with spices (4) mixing it with milk |
(3) spiking it with spices | Without sugar, the Aztecs added peppers and spices to make their cocoa drink more enjoyable. |
| 31 | Why did hot chocolate become "the beverage of the aristocracy" in Europe? Options: (1) The essential ingredient was out of reach of the commoners (2) It was cheaper than other drinks (3) It was difficult to prepare (4) It had health benefits |
(1) The essential ingredient was out of reach of the commoners | Hot chocolate became associated with the aristocracy because sugar, a luxury item at the time, made it exclusive to the wealthy. |
| 32 | The Chocolate Houses didn’t survive past the 18th century as ____________. Options: (1) tea became more popular (2) coffee houses replaced them (3) chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee (4) they lacked government support |
(3) chocolate was costlier than tea or coffee | The high cost of chocolate compared to coffee or tea led to the decline of chocolate houses in Europe. |
| 33 | Choose the correct statement from the following: Options: (1) Americans drink chocolate with cheese (2) Italians use chocolate in savory dishes (3) Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cheese (4) Australians prefer cold chocolate drinks |
(3) Colombians serve hot chocolate topped with a dollop of cheese | The passage mentions that Colombians serve hot chocolate with a dollop of soft cheese, making this the correct statement. |
| 34 | Choose the correct meaning of the expression "hot chocolate caught on with the masses." Options: (1) became scarce (2) became popular among the commoners (3) was banned (4) was only available to the wealthy |
(2) became popular among the commoners | "Caught on with the masses" indicates that hot chocolate became popular and widely consumed by common people. |
| 35 | Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world? Options: (1) Coffea Canephora (2) Coffea Arabica (3) Coffea Eugenioides (4) A blend of Coffea Canephora and Coffea Arabica |
(2) Coffea Arabica | Coffea Arabica represents around 56% of all coffee sold, making it the most popular variety globally. |
| 36 | Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome? Options: (1) Arabica (2) Robusta (3) Coffea Eugenioides (4) A blend of Arabica and Robusta |
(1) Arabica | Coffea Arabica exhibits polyploidy, meaning it has multiple copies of each chromosome. |
| 37 | Which of the following statements is true about Coffea Arabica? Options: (1) Hybridization is the main source of its genetic variation. (2) It has only two copies of each chromosome. (3) It displays the phenomenon of polyploidy. (4) It is easily interbred with other species. |
(3) It displays the phenomenon of polyploidy. | Coffea Arabica has polyploidy, making it more difficult to hybridize with other species. |
| 38 | Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years? Options: (1) Coffea Canephora (2) Coffea Eugenioides (3) Arabica (4) Robusta |
(3) Arabica | Coffea Arabica is a relatively young species that developed as a hybrid within the past 50,000 years. |
| 39 | Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica? Options: (1) Variability at the structural level. (2) Variability at the chromosomal level. (3) Variability at the level of deletions and insertions. (4) Variability at the DNA level. |
(4) Variability at the DNA level. | Genetic variability at the DNA level is limited for Coffea Arabica due to its hybrid origin and polyploidy. |
| 40 | Choose the statement that is factually incorrect: Options: (1) It is possible to roast the beans of a single species of coffee. (2) Two species of coffee can be blended to make a brew. (3) Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica. (4) Variations in disease resistance can be seen in the Arabica coffee plant. |
(3) Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica. | While Coffea Arabica has limited genetic diversity, novel mutations do occur over time, making option 3 incorrect. |
| 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: (1) (A), (B), (D), (C) (2) (B), (A), (D), (C) (3) (C), (A), (D), (B) (4) (D), (B), (C), (A) |
(3) (C), (A), (D), (B) | The correct sentence is: "All languages created by human communities are our collective cultural heritage." |
| 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: (1) defended (2) quashed (3) cleared (4) rebuked |
(2) quashed | "Quashed" means to put an end to rumors or doubts, which fits the context here. |
| 43 | Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II: (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. Options: (1) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (IV) (2) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) |
(3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) | The correct pairing is: (A) cut up, (B) give away, (C) give in, (D) cut down. |
| 44 | Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate adverbs from List-II: (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 __________. Options: (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) (2) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (III), (D) - (I) (3) (A) - (I), (B) - (II), (C) - (IV), (D) - (III) (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) |
(4) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | The correct pairing is: (A) reasonably, (B) badly, (C) hardly, (D) quickly. |
| 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: (1) knew, go (2) had known, have visited (3) have known, be going (4) know, had gone |
(2) had known, have visited | The past perfect "had known" and conditional perfect "would have visited" correctly complete the sentence. |
| 46 | Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: The movie star’s biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal. Options: (1) cowardly (2) domineering (3) flattering (4) insolent |
(3) flattering | "Sycophantic" means excessively flattering, so "flattering" is the closest synonym. |
| 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: (1) denunciation (2) endorsement (3) regulation (4) speculation |
(1) denunciation | The antonym of "compliment" is "denunciation," meaning a public condemnation. |
| 48 | Choose the correct SYNONYM for "redoubtable" from the options given below: Options: (1) flimsy (2) perplexing (3) formidable (4) voluble |
(3) formidable | "Redoubtable" means formidable or impressive, making option 3 the correct synonym. |
| 49 | Choose the correct ANTONYM for "sullen" from the options given below: Options: (1) morose (2) reticent (3) timid (4) genial |
(4) genial | The antonym of "sullen" (gloomy) is "genial," meaning cheerful or friendly. |
| 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: (1) (B), (D), (A), (C) (2) (A), (C), (B), (D) (3) (C), (A), (D), (B) (4) (C), (B), (D), (A) |
(3) (C), (A), (D), (B) | The correct sentence is: "Our responses to basic tastes are inborn, but our perceptions of smells, the main constituents of flavour, are learned." |
CUET Questions
1. The cost of a machinery is ₹8,00,000. Its scrap value will be one-tenth of its original cost in 15 years. Using the linear method of depreciation, the book value of the machine at the end of the 10th year will be:
The cost of a machinery is ₹8,00,000. Its scrap value will be one-tenth of its original cost in 15 years. Using the linear method of depreciation, the book value of the machine at the end of the 10th year will be:
- ₹4,80,000
- ₹3,20,000
- ₹3,68,000
- ₹4,32,000
2. In a series of 4 trials, the probability of getting two successes is equal to the probability of getting three successes. The probability of getting at least one success is:
In a series of 4 trials, the probability of getting two successes is equal to the probability of getting three successes. The probability of getting at least one success is:
- \(\frac{609}{625}\)
- \(\frac{16}{625}\)
- \(\frac{513}{625}\)
- \(\frac{112}{625}\)
3. The correct solution of \(-22 < 8x - 6 \leq 26\) is the interval:
The correct solution of \(-22 < 8x - 6 \leq 26\) is the interval:
- \([-2, 4]\)
- \((-2, 4]\)
- \((-2, 4)\)
- \([-2, 4)\)
4. Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction because
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
Formaldehyde undergoes Cannizzaro reaction because
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom.
(B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom.
(C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
(D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali.
- (A) It has alpha-hydrogen atom
- (B) It does not have alpha-hydrogen atom
- (C) It does not undergo self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali
- (D) It undergoes self-oxidation and reduction on heating with concentrated alkali
6. In a 600 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two participants A and B is 4:5. If A has a head start of 200 m, then the distance by which A wins is:
In a 600 m race, the ratio of the speeds of two participants A and B is 4:5. If A has a head start of 200 m, then the distance by which A wins is:
- 500 m
- 200 m
- 100 m
- 120 m
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