CDS 2026 (I) English, question 94

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.

Q94

S1 : Mount Everest is the tallest peak in the world.

S2 : K2 in the Karakoram Range is taller than Mount Everest.

The second sentence :

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

Solution.

Answer: (a) contradicts the assertion of the first

  1. If another peak is taller than Everest, Everest cannot be the tallest.
  2. S2 therefore contradicts S1.
  3. This item tests the relationship between the assertions, not the geographical accuracy of S2.