CDS 2026 (I) English, question 23

Topic: Vocabulary and word usage

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Directions · Q21 to Q30

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given words from the options provided and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q23

Holistic :

  1. (a) Relating to complete systems rather than individual partsCorrect answer
  2. (b) Relating to a particular work in certain industries
  3. (c) Related to routine tasks
  4. (d) Related to holy rituals

Solution.

Answer: (a) Relating to complete systems rather than individual parts

  1. A holistic approach considers the whole system and the relationships among its parts.
  2. Option (a) expresses that whole-system perspective.