CDS 2026 (I) English, question 92

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.

Q92

S1 : Bananas are a good source of potassium.

S2 : Doctors often recommend bananas to maintain healthy levels of potassium.

The second sentence :

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

Solution.

Answer: (c) confirms the assertion of the first

  1. The doctors' recommendation supports the claim that bananas supply potassium.
  2. S2 confirms S1 by offering a practical consequence consistent with it.