General ability (Part-A: English) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2021-II (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

1. Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words, (a), (b), (c) and (d). Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

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He is essentially a lowbrow person.

Correct Answer: (a) coarse
Solution:"coarse" is nearest in the meaning to the word "lowbrow" given in the question. coarse -rude or vulgar; lowbrow-not highly intellectual or cultured.

2. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His nostalgia is deep.

Correct Answer: (b) longing
Solution:"longing" is nearest in the meaning to the word "nostalgia" given in the question. Longing- a yearning desire Nostalgia- a wistful or excessively sentimental yearning for return to or of some past period or irrecoverable condition.

3. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His truancy is detrimental.

Correct Answer: (d) absenteeism
Solution:"absenteeism" is nearest in the meaning to the word "Truancy"; Truancy- the action of staying away from school without good reason; Absenteeism- the practice of regularly staying away from work or school without good reason.

4. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

He is a maleficent person.

Correct Answer: (c) criminal
Solution:"criminal" is nearest in meaning to the word 'maleficient' which means causing harm or destruction, especially by supernatural means.

5. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His solemnity is celebrated.

Correct Answer: (d) dignity
Solution:"dignity" is nearest in the meaning to the word "solemnity" given in the question. solemnity -the state or quality of being serious and dignified.

6. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His bounty is limitless.

Correct Answer: (a) benevolence
Solution:"benevolence" is nearest in the meaning to the word "bounty" given in the question. Benevolence- the quality of being well meaning; kindness. Gallantry- courageous behaviour, especially in battle. Nepotism- the practice among those with power or influence of favouring relatives or friends, especially by giving them jobs. Chivalry- courteous behaviour, especially that of a man towards women. Bounty- liberality in giving.

7. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

The Holocaust was experienced by millions.

Correct Answer: (b) destruction
Solution:"destruction" is nearest in the meaning to the word "Holocaust" given in the question. Holocaust- a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire.

8. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His aversion is known to all.

Correct Answer: (b) hostility
Solution:"hostility" is nearest in the meaning to the word "aversion" given in the question; aversion meaning- a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it.

9. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

To be able to decipher something is wonderful.

Correct Answer: (a) decode
Solution:"decode" is nearest in the meaning to the word "decipher" given in the question. Decode- convert (a coded message) into intelligible language. Encode- convert into a coded form. Simulate- imitate the appearance or character of Animate- bring to life. Decipher- succeed in understanding, interpreting, or identifying (something).

10. Read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

It is the opportune time to think about investment in the real estate sector.

Correct Answer: (b) appropriate
Solution:"appropriate" is nearest in the meaning to the word "opportune" given in the question. Honorary-conferred as an honour, without the usual requirements or functions. Appropriate- suitable or proper in the circumstances. Opportune- of a time) especially convenient or appropriate for a particular action or event.