General Ability Part -A: English (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2022-I) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

31. 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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He is essentially a crude person.

Correct Answer: (b) refined
Solution:refined is correct antonym. crude- offensively coarse or rude. Coarse- rude or vulgar. Eager-keenly expectant or interested Balanced- taking everything into account; fairly judged or presented. Refined- elegant and cultured in appearance, manner, or taste.

32. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His confidence is high.

Correct Answer: (a) diffidence
Solution:diffidence is correct antonym. Diffidence-modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence. Steadfastness- the quality of being resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering

33. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His integrity is noticed.

Correct Answer: (d) dishonesty
Solution:dishonesty is correct antonym. Integrity- the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

34. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

She is a benevolent individual.

Correct Answer: (c) malevolent
Solution:malevolent is correct antonym. Benevolent- well meaning and kindly. Muddled- not arranged in order; untidy. Malevolent- having or showing a wish to do evil to others. Ambivalent- having mixed feelings or contradictory ideas about something or someone.

35. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His sartorial manner is judged.

Correct Answer: (a) unstylish
Solution:unstylish is correct antonym. Sartorial- relating to tailoring, clothes, or style of dress.

36. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

This piece of art is authentic.

Correct Answer: (d) fake
Solution:fake is correct antonym.

37. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

The deluge affected the population.

Correct Answer: (b) drought
Solution:drought is correct antonym Deluge- an overwhelming amount of something

38. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His dedication is known to all.

Correct Answer: (c) apathy
Solution:apathy is correct antonym,; meaning- lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern

39. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

His perspicacity was remarkable.

Correct Answer: (b) dullness
Solution:dullness is correct antonym, remaining options seem to synonyms in varying degree of Perspicacity; Perspicacity- the quality of having ready insight into things; shrewdness.

40. read the above statement carefully and answer the question below :

He has a penchant for spicy food.

Correct Answer: (d) dislike
Solution:dislike is correct antonym Penchant- taste, liking or inclination.