CDS 2026 (I) English, question 109

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 :

Q109
List I (Word / Expression / Specialised term) List II (Meaning)
A. Bequeath 1. To pledge property as a security
B. Mortgage 2. To leave property for beneficiary via a will
C. Endowment 3. Agreement for use of property against rent
D. Lease 4. To grant funds for running a socially-beneficial institution
  1. (a) A-2, B-4, C-1, D-3
  2. (b) A-2, B-1, C-4, D-3Correct answer
  3. (c) A-3, B-1, C-4, D-2
  4. (d) A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

Solution.

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

  1. Bequeath → leave property by will (2); mortgage → pledge property as security (1); endowment → funds provided to support an institution or purpose (4); lease → an arrangement allowing use of property in exchange for rent (3).
  2. The code is A–2, B–1, C–4, D–3.