General Ability (Part – A : english) (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2021-I) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

41. Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select the word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

5. FILL IN THE BLANKS
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There was a time when West Germany was a distinct______.

Correct Answer: (b) polity
Solution:'Polity' will be used in the blank space.
Polity: a form or process of civil government or constitution.
Policy: a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual.
Abstract: existing in thought or as an idea but not having a physical or concrete existence.
Hierarchy: a system in which members of an organization or society are ranked according to relative status or authority

42. I was________with the film; I had expected it to be better.

Correct Answer: (a) disappointed
Solution:'Disappointed' will be used in the blank space as the context of the statement is that he was not satisfied with the film and that he had expected it to be better.
Disappointed: sad or displeased because someone or something has failed to fulfil one's hopes or expectations.
Disappointing: failing to fulfil someone's hopes of expectations.
Annoying: causing irritation or annoyance.
Prejudiced: having or showing a dislike or distrust that is derived from prejudice; bigoted. oil dive
Also, in the blank, we need a verb in a past participle form to make the sentence grammatically correct and contextually meaningful. Although, 'prejudiced' could be the right answer choice grammatically but it doesn't fit the blank contextually. So, A is the right answer choice.

43. It was a________experience. Everybody was shocked.

Correct Answer: (c) terrifying
Solution:'Terrifying' will be used in the blank space as we need an adjective here to qualify the noun 'experience'.
Terrifying (adj.): Causing extreme fear
Terrified (verb): Cause to feel extreme fear
Horrified: filled with horror; extremely shocked.
Denouncing: publicly declaring to be wrong or evil.

44. Elephants_______when they perceive danger.

Correct Answer: (a) trumpet
Solution:'Trumpet' will be used in the blank space as the context of the blank is a sound resembling that of a trumpet, especially the loud cry of an elephant.
Trumpet: a brass musical instrument with a flared bell and a bright, penetrating tone. The modern instrument has the tubing looped to form a straight-sided coil, with three valves.
Frolic: play or move about in a cheerful and lively way.
Whine: a long, high-pitched complaining cry.10
Sing: make musical sounds with the voice, especially words with a set tune.
Hence, A is the right answer choice.

45. The first film on Tagore was such a success that now they are going to make a__________.

Correct Answer: (c) sequel
Solution:'Sequel' will be used in the blank space as the context of the blank is a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one. Sequel also means something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event.
Serial: consisting of, forming part of, or taking place in a series.
Sequence: a particular order in which related things follow each other.
Sequential: forming or following in a logical order or sequence.
Hence, C is the right answer choice.

46. The United Nations had_________ 2020 as the International Year of Plant Health.

Correct Answer: (d) declared
Solution:'declared' will be used in the blank space as the context of the blank is openly or formally asserted or announced.
Declared: openly or formally asserted or announced.
Ruled: exercised ultimate power or authority over (an area and its people)
Ordered: give an authoritative instruction to do something.
Foretold: predict (the future or a future event).
Hence, D is the right answer choice.

47. My brother is________punctual, but he is late today.

Correct Answer: (c) normally
Solution:'Normally' will be used in the blank space as the context of the blank is usually or in usual conditions.
Normally: under normal or usual conditions; as a rule: Usually, ordinarily, commonly
- in a normal manner.
Normatively: implying, creating, or prescribing a norm or standard
Primarily: for the most part; mainly.
Basically: in the most essential respects; fundamentally.
Hence, C is the right answer choice.

48. My son is very________; he trusts everyone.

Correct Answer: (b) gullible
Solution:'Gullible' will be used in the blank space as the context of the blank is easily persuaded to believe something
Gullible: easily persuaded to believe something; credulous.
Fallible: capable of making mistakes or being wrong.
Credible: able to be believed; convincing.
Sensible: done or chosen in accordance with wisdom or prudence; likely to be of benefit.
Hence, B is the right answer choice.

49. Mahatma Gandhi was a lover of humanity and a________believer in the goodness of human nature.

Correct Answer: (a) staunch
Solution:'Staunch' will be used in the given blank.
Staunch: very loyal and committed in attitude.
Powerful: having great power or strength.
Cheerful: noticeably happy and optimistic.
Hopeful: feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event.

50. I wish I________her before we met.

Correct Answer: (c) knew
Solution:'knew' will be used in the blank space as the tense that follows "wish" is past simple or past continuous. Hence, C is the right answer choice.