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CUET English Question Paper 2024 (Set B) 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 (Set B)
| Serial No. | Questions | Answers | Detailed Solution |
| 1 | Which of the following statements is true about Coffea Arabica? | (3) It displays the phenomenon of polyploidy. | The passage conveys that Coffea Arabica has more than two copies of each chromosome, which explains polyploidy. This phenomenon makes hybridization more difficult for Arabica. |
| 2 | Which of the following varieties of coffee is the most sold in the world? | (2) Coffea Arabica. | The passage mentions that Arabica acts for around 56% of all coffee sold globally, making it the most sold variety. |
| 3 | Which of the following species of coffee has more than two copies of each chromosome? | (1) Arabica. | The passage introduces that Coffea Arabica has multiple copies of chromosomes, unlike Coffea Canephora, which consist of only 2 copies |
| 4 | Which of the following species of coffee developed only in the last 50,000 years? | (3) Arabica. | According to the comprehension, Coffea Arabica formed within the last 50,000 years as a hybrid between Robusta and Coffea Eugenioides. |
| 5 | Which of the following types of variability is not very high for Coffea Arabica? | (4) Variability at the DNA level. | While showcasing low variability at the DNA level the passage also discusses variability at the structural chromosomal and deletion/insertion levels. |
| 6 | Choose the statement that is factually incorrect from the options given below. | (3) Due to its genetic make-up, novel mutations do not occur in the species Coffea Arabica. | The passage specifically states that Coffea Arabica's variation comes from mutations occurring over time, so it is incorrect to say that novel mutations do not occur. |
| 7 | Re-arrange the following phrases in correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence. | (3) (C), (A), (D), (B). | The accurate sentence is: "All languages created by human communities are our collective cultural heritage." |
| 8 | Fill in the blank with the correct option, to form a meaningful sentence. | (2) quashed. | The Principal inscribed us in the assembly and quashed the rumours of an early summer break. "Quashed" is appropriate since it means to decisively suppress something, like a rumor. |
| 9 | Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate phrasal verbs from List-II. | (4) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II). | (A) cut up, (B) give away, (C) give in, (D) cut down. These match the sentence meanings: anger, sharing books, yielding to temptation, and reducing smoking. |
| 10 | Complete the sentences in List-I with the appropriate adverbs from List-II. | (1) (A) - (II), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (III). | (A) reasonably, (B) hardly, (C) badly, (D) quickly. These are correct based on context: affordability, damage, poor organization, and quick learning. |
| 11 | Choose the appropriate word pair to complete the sentence: I didn’t know Rahul was in the hospital. If I __________, I would __________ him. | (2) had known, have visited. | This is the right form for a past unreal conditional sentence. "Had known" and "would have visited" indicate the speaker did not know and thus did not visit. |
| 12 | Identify the option closest in meaning to the underlined word: The movie star’s biography is a glossy, sycophantic portrayal. | (3) flattering. | "Sycophantic" means excessively flattering, which is the closest synonym in this context. |
| 13 | 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. | (1) denunciation. | The antonym of "compliment" is "denunciation," which means a strong criticism or condemnation. |
| 14 | Choose the correct SYNONYM for "redoubtable" from the options given below. | (3) formidable. | "Redoubtable" refers to someone or something that inspires fear or respect, which is synonymous with "formidable." |
| 15 | Choose the correct ANTONYM for "sullen" from the options given below. | (4) genial. | "Sullen" means gloomy or moody, and its antonym is "genial," which defines cheerful and friendly. |
| 16 | Rearrange the following parts in the correct sequence to make a meaningful sentence. | (3) (C), (A), (D), (B). | The right sentence is: "Our responses to basic tastes are inborn, but our perceptions of smells, the main constituents of flavour, are learned." |
| 17 | Match the words in List-I with their definitions in List-II: | (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (IV), (C) - (I), (D) - (II) | (A) Theocracy: This is a form of government in which priests or religious leaders govern in the name of a deity, hence it is defined as "A government by divine guidance or religious leaders." (B) Megalomania: This term refers to an obsession with power or grandiosity, defined as "A morbid delusion of one’s power, importance or godliness." (C) Apothecary: This is a historical term for someone who prepares and sells medicines, thus defined as "One who keeps drugs for sale and puts up prescriptions." (D) Antiquarian: This term refers to a person who studies or collects antiques or antiquities, hence "One who collects and studies objects or artistic works from the distant past." |
| 18 | Fill in the blank with the correct option. | (1) altercation | A loud argument or disagreement is called a altercation. . In the sentences context a minor disagreement that turns into a bigger fight (a group fight) is described. Alternative choices like race contest and match are inappropriate in a conflict or argumentative situation. |
| 19 | Re-arrange the following phrases: | (2) (D), (A), (C), (B) | The sequence sequence forms the sentence: "She worked on the case for seven hours but was hardly able to decide who the murderer was because of the absence of any motivation." This order logically describes the time spent working, the difficulty in making a decision, and the reason for this difficulty. |
| 20 | Fill in the blank with the correct option. | (1) anomaly | An "anomaly" shows something that deviates from what is expected or standard. In this context, it refers to the candidate's dip in grades being unusual compared to her usual top performance, indicating a departure from her norm. Other options do not accurately describe the unexpected nature of the dip in grades. |
| 21 | Replace the underlined word with the most appropriate SYNONYM. | (3) considering | To play with the idea is to consider something lightly which is the same as thinking about. . The meaning of casual contemplation is not conveyed by the other options such as launch showing and careful. . |
| 22 | Select the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word. | (1) resistant | The word "agreeable" means trying to accept or comply with something. The opposite, "resistant," means unwilling or opposed to the proposals. The other options do not effectively convey this contrast in meaning. |
| 23 | Complete the sentences given in List-I with the appropriate words given in List-II: | (3) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | (A) "credible" means believable, fitting the context of her explanation. (B) "collaborate" is the correct verb indicating working together, which fits the context of a hospital working with another institution. (C) "creditable" means deserving praise, appropriate here as it recognizes her efforts. (D) "corroborating" means confirming something with evidence, making it suitable for the doctors' actions. |
| 24 | Fill in the blank with the correct option. | (1) by | The sentence "arrived for the concert by bus" correctly indicates the mode of transport. Other options such as "with," "from," and "through" do not grammatically fit the context of describing how the guests arrived. |
| 25 | Choose the word closest in meaning to the underlined word. | (2) disrespectful | "Flippant" suggests a lack of seriousness or respect in a remark, making "disrespectful" the closest synonym. The other options, including "sarcastic," "casual," and "indifferent," do not capture the dismissive or trivial tone implied by "flippant." |
| 26 | Select the word OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word. | (1) displayed | "Disbelief" refers to a lack of belief. The opposite would be "displayed," meaning to show or express belief. Other options like "concealed," "battled," and "marked" do not effectively convey the opposite meaning of disbelief. |
| 27 | Fill in the blank with the correct option. | (3) accede to | In the context of responding to public requests accede to refers to agreeing to a request or demand. None of the other choices such as ignore initiate and condone indicate that the publics wishes are being followed or agreed upon. |
| 28 | Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence: | (1) (A), (B), (D), (C) | The rearranged sentence is: "The quality of the relationship between customers and employees with whom they deal is very important for organizations which provide services to customers on a face-to-face basis." This order maintains a logical flow of information about customer service. |
| 29 | Re-arrange the following parts of a sentence: | (2) (C), (A), (B), (D) | The following is a significant sequence: The idea of justice is linked to equity and equality particularly the mandate to treat equals equally which is a key idea in political philosophy and ethical theory. The concepts are presented with coherence and clarity thanks to this arrangement. |
| 30 | Match the idioms in List-I with their meanings in List-II: | (1) (A) - (III), (B) - (I), (C) - (IV), (D) - (II) | (A) "blow the gaff" means to divulge a secret. (B) "at the end of your tether" refers to feeling unable to deal with something. (C) "be full of beans" means to be energetic. (D) "want to curl up and die" means to feel ashamed or embarrassed. Each match correctly represents the meanings of the idioms. |
| 31 | Match the blanks in List-I with the Prepositions in List-II: | (3) (A) - (IV), (B) - (II), (C) - (I), (D) - (III) | (A) "indistinguishable from," (B) "affinity for," (C) "dissimilar to," and (D) "mistake his diffidence for." Each preposition correctly completes the sentence in context, accurately representing the relationships intended. |
| 32 | Re-arrange the parts in their correct sequence to form a meaningful sentence: | (2) (B), (D), (C), (A) | The accurate sequence is: "Cooperative learning is an eclectic and unique teaching method that enhances creativity and provides students with tools for critical thinking." This order creates a clear and logical statement about the benefits of cooperative learning in education. |
CUET Questions
2. For the curve \( y(1 + x^2) = 2 - x \), if \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{A}\) at the point where the curve crosses the x-axis, then the value of \( A \) is:
For the curve \( y(1 + x^2) = 2 - x \), if \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{1}{A}\) at the point where the curve crosses the x-axis, then the value of \( A \) is:
- 5
- -5
- -1
- 0
3. If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \), then the matrix \( AB \) is:
If \( A = \begin{bmatrix} 5 & 1 \\ -2 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \) and \( B^T = \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -2 & -1 \end{bmatrix} \), then the matrix \( AB \) is:
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 10 \\ -1 & 0 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 15 & -11 \\ -2 & 4 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 3 & 49 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
- \( \begin{bmatrix} 1 & 9 \\ -2 & -20 \end{bmatrix} \)
4. Vibhuti bought a car worth ₹10,25,000 and made a down payment of ₹4,00,000. The balance is to be paid in 3 years by equal monthly installments at an interest rate of 12% p.a. The EMI that Vibhuti has to pay for the car is:
(Use \( (1.01)^{-36} = 0.7 \))
Vibhuti bought a car worth ₹10,25,000 and made a down payment of ₹4,00,000. The balance is to be paid in 3 years by equal monthly installments at an interest rate of 12% p.a. The EMI that Vibhuti has to pay for the car is:
(Use \( (1.01)^{-36} = 0.7 \))
(Use \( (1.01)^{-36} = 0.7 \))
- ₹20,700.85
- ₹27,058.87
- ₹20,833.33
- ₹25,708.89
5. 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
6.
A furniture trader deals in tables and chairs. He has Rs. 75,000 to invest and a space to store at most 60 items. A table costs him Rs. 1,500 and a chair costs him Rs. 1,000. The trader earns a profit of Rs. 400 and Rs. 250 on a table and chair, respectively. Assuming that he can sell all the items that he can buy, which of the following is/are true for the above problem:
(A) Let the trader buy \( x \) tables and \( y \) chairs. Let \( Z \) denote the total profit. Thus, the mathematical formulation of the given problem is:
\[
Z = 400x + 250y,
\]
subject to constraints:
\[
x + y \leq 60, \quad 3x + 2y \leq 150, \quad x \geq 0, \quad y \geq 0.
\]
(B) The corner points of the feasible region are (0, 0), (50, 0), (30, 30), and (0, 60).
(C) Maximum profit is Rs. 19,500 when trader purchases 60 chairs only.
(D) Maximum profit is Rs. 20,000 when trader purchases 50 tables only.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
A furniture trader deals in tables and chairs. He has Rs. 75,000 to invest and a space to store at most 60 items. A table costs him Rs. 1,500 and a chair costs him Rs. 1,000. The trader earns a profit of Rs. 400 and Rs. 250 on a table and chair, respectively. Assuming that he can sell all the items that he can buy, which of the following is/are true for the above problem:
(A) Let the trader buy \( x \) tables and \( y \) chairs. Let \( Z \) denote the total profit. Thus, the mathematical formulation of the given problem is:
\[ Z = 400x + 250y, \]
subject to constraints:
\[ x + y \leq 60, \quad 3x + 2y \leq 150, \quad x \geq 0, \quad y \geq 0. \]
(B) The corner points of the feasible region are (0, 0), (50, 0), (30, 30), and (0, 60).
(C) Maximum profit is Rs. 19,500 when trader purchases 60 chairs only.
(D) Maximum profit is Rs. 20,000 when trader purchases 50 tables only.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
- (A), (B), and (C) only
- (A), (B), and (D) only
- (B) and (C) only
- (B), (C), and (D) only
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