CDS 2026 (I) English, question 102

Topic: Vocabulary and word usage

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Directions · Q101 to Q110

In the following items Match List I with List II and select the answer using the code given below the Lists :

Q102
List I (Word / Expression / Specialised term) List II (Meaning)
A. Tautological 1. Related to knowledge
B. Ontological 2. Repetitious
C. Epistemological 3. Related to diseases
D. Epidemiological 4. Related to existence
  1. (a) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  2. (b) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2
  3. (c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3Correct answer
  4. (d) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3

Solution.

Answer: (c) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3

  1. Tautological → repetitious (2); ontological → concerned with existence (4); epistemological → concerned with knowledge (1); epidemiological → concerned with disease patterns in populations (3).
  2. The code is A–2, B–4, C–1, D–3.
  3. The last definition in the list is broad; epidemiology specifically studies the distribution and determinants of health-related conditions.