Fill in the blanks in the sentences given in List I with the appropriate words given in List II :-
| LIST-I | LIST-II |
| A. The ---- child solved the difficult puzzle quickly. | I. precipitous |
| B. The_______ morning was perfect for a walk | II. precocious |
| C. The committee made a ------ decision that reflected both fairness and wisdom | III. judicious |
| D. The hill was too_____ for them to scale in one go. | IV. salubrious |
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → A - II, B - IV, C - III, D - I
| List-I | List-II | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| A. The precocious child solved the difficult puzzle quickly. | II. precocious | Precocious means having developed certain abilities much earlier than is usual for one's age; a child who solves a difficult puzzle quickly is precocious. |
| B. The salubrious morning was perfect for a walk. | IV. salubrious | Salubrious means healthy, good for the health (said of air, climate or a place); a fresh, healthy morning is perfect for a walk. |
| C. The committee made a judicious decision that reflected both fairness and wisdom. | III. judicious | Judicious means showing good judgement, sensible and wise; the decision reflected fairness and wisdom. |
| D. The hill was too precipitous for them to scale in one go. | I. precipitous | Precipitous means very steep, almost vertical; a precipitous hill is hard to climb in one go. |
The following words have also been asked in other CUET (UG) English papers:
| Word | 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| precocious | – | 15-05 S2 27-05 S1 | – | 02-07 S3 | – |
| salubrious | 21-05 S2 | 22-05 S2 02-06 S1 | – | – | – |
| judicious | 07-06 S2 | – | – | 23-05 S2 30-05 S1 30-05 S2 | – |