CDS 2026 (I) English, question 2

Topic: Vocabulary and word usage

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Directions · Q1 to Q10

In the following items, a pair of words is provided. You are required to select the option that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q2

Invoke and Revoke

  1. (a) Invoke means to invite trouble for doing something and Revoke means to repay debts
  2. (b) Invoke means to use the law to achieve something and Revoke means to officially cancel permission or agreementCorrect answer
  3. (c) Invoke means to use the law to achieve something and Revoke means to ignore legal procedures
  4. (d) Invoke means to usher newness and Revoke means to stick to tradition

Solution.

Answer: (b) Invoke means to use the law to achieve something and Revoke means to officially cancel permission or agreement

  1. To invoke a law is to appeal to it or use its authority.
  2. To revoke a permission or agreement is to withdraw or cancel it officially.
  3. The other options misstate at least one meaning.