CDS 2026 (I) English, question 100

Topic: Relationships between statements

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Directions · Q91 to Q100

In the following items a pair of sentences (S1, S2) is given. Select the most appropriate and relevant co-relationship of the second sentence to the first from among the options (a), (b), (c) and (d), and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q100

S1 : Some people doubt that God exists.

S2 : Belief in the existence of God is universal.

The second sentence :

  1. (a) contradicts the assertion of the firstCorrect answer
  2. (b) contrasts the assertion of the first
  3. (c) confirms the assertion of the first
  4. (d) qualifies the assertion of the first

Solution.

Answer: (a) contradicts the assertion of the first

  1. S1 says some people doubt that God exists.
  2. S2 says belief in God is universal, which leaves no room for those doubters, so S2 contradicts S1.