50 MCQs CUET English 2025 Editorial The Hindu 2 Analysis. Download PDF for CUET English 2o25
50 MCQs based on the The Hindu editorial “The CBSE’s ‘two-exam’ scheme: Overcomplicating things” for CUET English 2025 preparation on your @PrincipalSirMSYadav channel. The MCQs will cover various topics as requested: Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary (Synonyms/Antonyms), One-Word Substitutions, Grammar (Voices & Narration), Sentence Correction, Idioms & Phrases, and Adverbs & Adjectives. I’ll also provide a separate table with 20 vocabulary words from the editorial, including their meanings, synonyms, and antonyms, distinct from the MCQs.
20 Vocabulary Words with 3 Synonyms and 3 Antonyms
| Word | Synonyms | Antonyms |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Tentatively | Provisionally, Hesitantly, Cautiously | Definitely, Certainly, Confidently |
| 2. Immense | Huge, Vast, Enormous | Tiny, Small, Minute |
| 3. Holistic | Comprehensive, All-inclusive, Total | Partial, Limited, Fragmented |
| 4. Progressive | Forward-thinking, Innovative, Modern | Regressive, Backward, Conservative |
| 5. Operational | Functional, Working, Active | Non-functional, Inactive, Broken |
| 6. Pedagogical | Educational, Instructional, Academic | Non-educational, Unacademic, Ignorant |
| 7. Cumbersome | Burdensome, Unwieldy, Clumsy | Simple, Easy, Manageable |
| 8. Alleviating | Mitigating, Easing, Relieving | Aggravating, Worsening, Intensifying |
| 9. Scheduling | Organizing, Planning, Arranging | Disorganizing, Disrupting, Scrambling |
| 10. Multiple | Numerous, Several, Many | Single, One, Sole |
| 11. Ensure | Guarantee, Secure, Confirm | Jeopardize, Risk, Endanger |
| 12. Sufficient | Adequate, Enough, Ample | Insufficient, Inadequate, Scarce |
| 13. Conceptual | Theoretical, Abstract, Ideational | Practical, Concrete, Tangible |
| 14. Contradicts | Opposes, Denies, Challenges | Supports, Confirms, Agrees |
| 15. Fostering | Nurturing, Promoting, Encouraging | Hindering, Discouraging, Stifling |
| 16. Enhanced | Improved, Boosted, Upgraded | Diminished, Reduced, Weakened |
| 17. Inequalities | Disparities, Imbalances, Differences | Equalities, Fairness, Balances |
| 18. Broader | Wider, More extensive, Larger | Narrower, Smaller, Limited |
| 19. Trial | Experiment, Test, Pilot | Final, Permanent, Conclusive |
| 20. Intent | Objective, Purpose, Aim | Unintentional, Accidental, Random |
50 MCQs CUET English 2025 Editorial The Hindu 2 Analysis with Answers
Reading Comprehension (RC) MCQs (1-10)
These questions test understanding of the editorial’s main ideas, details, and inferences.
- What is the main focus of the editorial?
a) Supporting the CBSE’s two-exam scheme
b) Critiquing the CBSE’s two-exam scheme for Class 10
c) Discussing the NEP 2020’s impact on higher education
d) Highlighting the success of CBSE’s exam reforms
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial critiques the CBSE’s draft policy of two exams for Class 10, arguing it overcomplicates the system. - What does the CBSE’s draft policy propose for Class 10 exams?
a) One exam per year
b) Two exams in an academic session
c) Three exams in an academic session
d) No exams for Class 10
Answer: b)
Explanation: The policy proposes two exams in an academic session for Class 10. - What is the proposed time gap between the two exams for Class 10 students?
a) One month
b) Two months
c) Three months
d) Four months
Answer: c)
Explanation: The editorial mentions a three-month gap between the two exams (February to May). - What is a major concern raised by the author about the two-exam scheme?
a) It reduces student stress
b) It increases logistical issues and student stress
c) It improves academic performance
d) It eliminates the need for coaching
Answer: b)
Explanation: The author highlights logistical issues and increased stress as concerns. - How many Class 10 students are expected to appear for the exams in 2026?
a) 20 lakh
b) 26.6 lakh
c) 30 lakh
d) 15 lakh
Answer: b)
Explanation: The editorial states that 26.6 lakh students will appear for Class 10 exams in 2026. - What does the author suggest about the timing of the second exam?
a) It should be in January
b) It should be in April or May
c) It should be in June
d) It should be in December
Answer: b)
Explanation: The author notes that the second exam in April or May aligns with the academic session. - What is a financial implication of the two-exam scheme?
a) It reduces examination fees
b) It imposes a non-refundable fee for both attempts
c) It eliminates examination fees
d) It offers a refund for the second attempt
Answer: b)
Explanation: The policy mandates a non-refundable fee for both attempts. - How does the two-exam scheme affect Class 11 school calendars?
a) It has no impact
b) It delays the academic session
c) It advances the academic session
d) It eliminates Class 11 exams
Answer: b)
Explanation: The second exam in April or May delays the Class 11 academic session. - What does the author suggest the CBSE should align with?
a) The Class 12 syllabus
b) The NEP’s vision of competency-based assessments
c) The international exam system
d) The state board exams
Answer: b)
Explanation: The author suggests aligning with the NEP’s vision of competency-based assessments. - What is the author’s view on the two-exam scheme’s impact on students?
a) It reduces stress and improves performance
b) It increases stress and overcomplicates the system
c) It has no impact on students
d) It eliminates the need for exams
Answer: b)
Explanation: The author argues that the scheme increases stress and overcomplicates things.
Vocabulary: Synonyms (11-15)
- What is a synonym for “overcomplicating” in the title “The CBSE’s ‘two-exam’ scheme: Overcomplicating things”?
a) Simplifying
b) Complicating
c) Clarifying
d) Streamlining
Answer: b)
Explanation: Overcomplicating means making something more complicated than necessary. - What is a synonym for “logistical” in “logistical issues”?
a) Practical
b) Emotional
c) Financial
d) Academic
Answer: a)
Explanation: Logistical refers to practical aspects of organizing something. - What is a synonym for “competency” in “competency-based assessment”?
a) Inability
b) Skill
c) Failure
d) Weakness
Answer: b)
Explanation: Competency refers to the skill or ability to do something well. - What is a synonym for “disproportionately” in “disproportionately affect economically weaker students”?
a) Equally
b) Unequally
c) Fairly
d) Justly
Answer: b)
Explanation: Disproportionately means unequally or unfairly. - What is a synonym for “entrenched” in “further entrench inequalities”?
a) Removed
b) Deepened
c) Eliminated
d) Reduced
Answer: b)
Explanation: Entrenched means deeply rooted or deepened.
Vocabulary: Antonyms (16-20)
- What is an antonym for “overcomplicating” in the title?
a) Complicating
b) Simplifying
c) Confusing
d) Obstructing
Answer: b)
Explanation: Overcomplicating (making complex) is the opposite of simplifying. - What is an antonym for “logistical” in “logistical issues”?
a) Practical
b) Theoretical
c) Organizational
d) Strategic
Answer: b)
Explanation: Logistical (practical) is the opposite of theoretical. - What is an antonym for “competency” in “competency-based assessment”?
a) Ability
b) Skill
c) Incompetence
d) Proficiency
Answer: c)
Explanation: Competency (skill) is the opposite of incompetence. - What is an antonym for “disproportionately” in “disproportionately affect”?
a) Unequally
b) Fairly
c) Unjustly
d) Imbalanced
Answer: b)
Explanation: Disproportionately (unequally) is the opposite of fairly. - What is an antonym for “entrenched” in “further entrench inequalities”?
a) Deepened
b) Established
c) Uprooted
d) Strengthened
Answer: c)
Explanation: Entrenched (deeply rooted) is the opposite of uprooted.
One-Word Substitutions (21-25)
- What one-word term can replace “a student-friendly reform aligned with the NEP”?
a) Policy
b) Initiative
c) Exam
d) Burden
Answer: b)
Explanation: Initiative refers to a new plan or reform, fitting the context. - What one-word term can replace “the immense pressure to improve their scores”?
a) Stress
b) Effort
c) Success
d) Relief
Answer: a)
Explanation: Stress captures the pressure students face. - What one-word term can replace “a genuine effort to improve conceptual understanding”?
a) Attempt
b) Failure
c) Challenge
d) Burden
Answer: a)
Explanation: Attempt refers to a sincere effort. - What one-word term can replace “the financial implications of this scheme”?
a) Cost
b) Benefit
c) Reward
d) Gain
Answer: a)
Explanation: Cost refers to financial implications. - What one-word term can replace “a progressive step” in the context of exam reforms?
a) Regression
b) Advancement
c) Stagnation
d) Decline
Answer: b)
Explanation: Advancement refers to a progressive step forward.
Grammar: Voices & Narration (26-30)
- Change the voice of the sentence: “The CBSE will conduct two exams.”
a) Two exams will be conducted by the CBSE.
b) Two exams are conducted by the CBSE.
c) The CBSE conducts two exams.
d) Two exams were conducted by the CBSE.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Active voice (CBSE will conduct) changes to passive voice (will be conducted by the CBSE). - Change the voice of the sentence: “Students might make a genuine effort to improve.”
a) A genuine effort might be made by students to improve.
b) A genuine effort is made by students to improve.
c) Students will make a genuine effort to improve.
d) A genuine effort was made by students to improve.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Active to passive voice: “might be made by students.” - Change the narration: The author said, “The CBSE’s draft policy focuses on scheduling.”
a) The author said that the CBSE’s draft policy focused on scheduling.
b) The author says that the CBSE’s draft policy focuses on scheduling.
c) The author said that the CBSE’s draft policy focuses on scheduling.
d) The author said that the CBSE’s draft policy had focused on scheduling.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Direct to indirect speech: “said” with past tense “focused” for past reporting. - Change the narration: The author said, “This scheme might result in two rounds of preparation.”
a) The author said that this scheme might result in two rounds of preparation.
b) The author said that this scheme results in two rounds of preparation.
c) The author said that this scheme resulted in two rounds of preparation.
d) The author said that this scheme will result in two rounds of preparation.
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Might” remains unchanged in indirect speech as it’s a possibility. - Change the voice: “The policy disproportionately affects economically weaker students.”
a) Economically weaker students are disproportionately affected by the policy.
b) Economically weaker students were disproportionately affected by the policy.
c) The policy is disproportionately affecting economically weaker students.
d) Economically weaker students affect the policy disproportionately.
Answer: a)
Explanation: Active to passive voice: “are disproportionately affected.”
Sentence Correction (31-35)
- Identify the error: “The CBSE’s draft policy focus on scheduling and logistics.”
a) focus (should be focuses)
b) draft (should be drafted)
c) scheduling (should be scheduled)
d) No error
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Policy” is singular, so the verb should be “focuses.” - Correct the sentence: “This scheme might results in two rounds of preparation.”
a) This scheme might result in two rounds of preparation.
b) This scheme might resulted in two rounds of preparation.
c) This scheme might resulting in two rounds of preparation.
d) This scheme might results in two round of preparation.
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Might” takes the base form “result,” not “results.” - Identify the error: “The policy also raises questions on whether the time gap are sufficient.”
a) raises (should be raise)
b) are (should be is)
c) whether (should be if)
d) No error
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Time gap” is singular, so the verb should be “is.” - Correct the sentence: “Students who opt for only one attempt is not penalised financially.”
a) Students who opt for only one attempt are not penalised financially.
b) Students who opts for only one attempt is not penalised financially.
c) Students who opt for only one attempt was not penalised financially.
d) Students who opt for only one attempt is not penalising financially.
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Students” is plural, so the verb should be “are.” - Identify the error: “The CBSE should goes beyond logistical-restructuring.”
a) should (should be would)
b) goes (should be go)
c) logistical (should be logically)
d) No error
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Should” takes the base form “go,” not “goes.”
Idioms & Phrases (36-40)
- What does the idiom “go beyond” mean in “The CBSE should go beyond logistical-restructuring”?
a) Ignore completely
b) Exceed or surpass
c) Focus only on
d) Reduce to
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Go beyond” means to exceed or do more than expected. - What does the phrase “make a genuine effort” mean in the editorial?
a) Pretend to try
b) Sincerely attempt
c) Avoid trying
d) Fail to attempt
Answer: b)
Explanation: It means to sincerely try to achieve something. - What does the idiom “result in” mean in “This scheme might result in two rounds of preparation”?
a) Prevent
b) Lead to
c) Avoid
d) Eliminate
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Result in” means to lead to or cause. - What does the phrase “opt for” mean in “Students who opt for only one attempt”?
a) Choose
b) Reject
c) Ignore
d) Delay
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Opt for” means to choose or select. - What does the idiom “a closer look” mean in “a closer look at the draft policy”?
a) A distant observation
b) A detailed examination
c) A quick glance
d) A superficial review
Answer: b)
Explanation: “A closer look” means a detailed or thorough examination.
Adverbs & Adjectives (41-50)
- Identify the adjective in: “The CBSE’s draft policy focuses primarily on scheduling.”
a) focuses
b) primarily
c) draft
d) scheduling
Answer: c)
Explanation: “Draft” is an adjective describing the policy. - Identify the adverb in: “The policy disproportionately affects economically weaker students.”
a) disproportionately
b) economically
c) weaker
d) affects
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Disproportionately” modifies the verb “affects.” - What type of adjective is “genuine” in “a genuine effort to improve”?
a) Quantitative
b) Qualitative
c) Demonstrative
d) Possessive
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Genuine” describes the quality of the effort. - What type of adverb is “primarily” in “focuses primarily on scheduling”?
a) Adverb of manner
b) Adverb of time
c) Adverb of degree
d) Adverb of place
Answer: c)
Explanation: “Primarily” indicates the degree of focus. - Identify the adjective in: “This scheme might result in two rounds of preparation.”
a) two
b) result
c) preparation
d) might
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Two” is a numerical adjective describing “rounds.” - Identify the adverb in: “The CBSE should go beyond logistical-restructuring effectively.”
a) logistical
b) effectively
c) restructuring
d) beyond
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Effectively” modifies the verb phrase “go beyond.” - What type of adjective is “weaker” in “economically weaker students”?
a) Comparative
b) Superlative
c) Positive
d) Demonstrative
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Weaker” is the comparative form of “weak.” - What type of adverb is “economically” in “economically weaker students”?
a) Adverb of manner
b) Adverb of time
c) Adverb of degree
d) Adverb of place
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Economically” describes the manner of being weaker. - Identify the adjective in: “The second examination or finalising subject streams might face delays.”
a) second
b) finalising
c) delays
d) face
Answer: a)
Explanation: “Second” is an ordinal adjective describing “examination.” - What type of adverb is “might” in “This scheme might result in two rounds”?
a) Adverb of manner
b) Adverb of probability
c) Adverb of time
d) Adverb of place
Answer: b)
Explanation: “Might” indicates the probability of the result.
