CDS 2016 PYQ with Answer — The writer says that if he was writing a book on hedgehogs

2016 · Q93

The writer says that if he was writing a book on hedgehogs

EnglishSpotting Errors

Ahe would maintain that they eat black beetles because he had been told so
Bhe would first observe their eating habits
Che would think it unnecessary to verify that they ate black beetles
Dhe would make the statement that they ate black beetles and later verify it

Explanation

The writer says of his own hedgehog belief: 'if I were writing a book on the habits of hedgehogs, I should not commit myself until I had seen one enjoying this diet' — he would first observe their eating habits (B). A contradicts 'should not commit myself', C contradicts his caution, and D reverses his stated order (observe first, then state). Hence the answer is B.