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

Total Questions: 50

21. 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 opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

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His opinion is lopsided.

Correct Answer: (d) balanced
Solution:"balanced" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Partial- existing only in part; incomplete. Crooked- bent or twisted out of shape or out of place Unequal- not equal in quantity, size, or value. Lopsided- with one side lower or smaller than the other.

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

His work is praiseworthy.

Correct Answer: (b) condemnable
Solution:"condemnable" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Commendable- deserving praise. Creditable- deserving public acknowledgement and praise but not necessarily outstanding or successful. Condemnable- bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure. praiseworthy- deserving approval and admiration.

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

His deeds had retrogarde results.

Correct Answer: (a) progressive
Solution:"progressive" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Retrograde- reverting to an earlier and inferior condition

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

He always offers palatable solutions.

Correct Answer: (c) unacceptable
Solution:"unacceptable" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Palatable- acceptable or satisfactory.

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

His views on the subject are microscopic.

Correct Answer: (a) broad-based
Solution:"broad-based" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Microscopic- so small as to be visible only with a microscope.

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

He is always obdurate in his behaviour towards other people.

Correct Answer: (a) flexible
Solution:"Flexible" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Flexible- able to be easily modified to respond to altered circumstances Callous- showing or having an insensitive and cruel disregard for others. Insensible- unaware of or indifferent to. Obnoxious- extremely unpleasant Obdurate- stubbornly refusing to change one's opinion or course of action.

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

Mohan always had profound respect for Sohan.

Correct Answer: (d) superficial
Solution:"superficial" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Profound- very great or intense.

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

We were living in turbulent times.

Correct Answer: (c) calm
Solution:"calm" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Turbulent-characterized by conflict, disorder, or confusion; not stable or calm.

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

Amit is a dogmatic person.

Correct Answer: (b) amenable
Solution:"amenable" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Amenable- open and responsive to suggestion; easily persuaded or controlled. Dogmatic- inclined to lay down principles as undeniably true.

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

Sachin is very fickle in his behaviour.

Correct Answer: (a) stable
Solution:"stable" is the most appropriate antonym of the word given in the question. Capricious- given to sudden and unaccountable changes of mood or behaviour. Mercurial- characterized by rapid and unpredictable changeableness of mood a mercurial temper. Vacillating- wavering between different opinions or actions; irresolute. Fickle- changing frequently, especially as regards one's loyalties or affections.