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Directions: In the following item a passage is given, in which there are ten blank spaces along with four options each for filling those blanks. Find the most appropriate word from the options provided to fill in the blanks, and mark your response on the Answer Sheet.

 ______ of the Painting At Altamira. The prehistoric cave paintings in India give us a picture of life in those
 

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CDS 2 2025 Maths Question Paper (14-Sep-2025)
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standards

To solve this question, we need to choose the word that best fits the context of the given sentence: "even if all of them are not of the ______ of the paintings at Altamira."

The context suggests that we are looking for a word that conveys the idea of a level, quality, or benchmark the paintings might be compared to. Let's evaluate each option:

  1. standard: This noun can refer to a level of quality, though it is typically used to denote a specific criterion or norm. It doesn't fit well in this plural context.
  2. standardised: This adjective means made to conform to a standard, which doesn't fit the grammatical structure of the sentence.
  3. standards: This plural noun appropriately refers to levels or qualities. It matches both the grammar and the meaning we are looking for in this context.
  4. stand: This verb doesn't fit the context, as we need a noun to fill the blank.

Therefore, the most appropriate word to fill in the blank, considering the need for a plural noun and the context of comparing to a level of quality, is standards.

Correct Answer: standards

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  1. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

  2. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

  3. Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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