UPSC CDS 1 2018 English Paper

CLOZE COMPREHENSION - II

  The Second Anglo-Maratha War had shattered the Maratha chiefs, but not their spirit. The freedom rankled in their hearts. They made a last_______ 101. (a) power (b) dignity(c) time (d) patience of the 102. (a) disappearance of their (b) empowerment (c) loss (d) disappointment _______ 103. (a) horrible (b) desperate (c) poor (d) strong attempt to regain their independence and old _______104.(a) prestige (b) army (c) rebellion (d) infantry in 1817. The lead in organizing a united front of the Maratha chiefs was taken by the Peshwa who was smarting under th e __________ 105. (a) pleasant (b) satisfying (c) rigid (d) orthodox control exercised by the British Resident.