UPSC CDS 1 2022 English Paper

The correct answer is 'Adverb'.
Key Points
- Here, in the given above sentence the underlined part "besides" is used as an adverb.
- As per the general rule, an adverb is a word that modifies a verb, an adjective, another adverb, or even a whole sentence.
- When used as an adverb, besides means 'in any case' or 'anyway'.
- Example:
- Tom would never survive life in the army; he's not tough enough. Besides, he's too old to be accepted.
- Here, in the given above examples, 'besides' can be used as an adverb.
- According to the explanation and example that are given above, 'Adverb' is the correct part of speech for the given above sentence.