General ability (NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2023-I) (Part – A: english) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

11. Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four options, (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.

From the questions (11 to 20)
During the pandemic the indigent people had to suffer a lot.

Correct Answer: (a) very poor
Solution:Indigent means 'needy' or 'very poor'. Thus, the correct response is option (a).
Other words on the list have the following meaning-Opulent- luxurious and wealthy
Solvent- a substance that dissolves other substances
Prosperous- wealthy and successful

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

She had no idea what made him angry in one minute and jovial the next.

Correct Answer: (d) mirthful
Solution:Jovial means 'happy' or 'mirthful'. Other words have the following meaning- Aggrieved- feeling resentment at having been treated unfairly
Melancholic- sad
Doleful- mournful

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

It is sheer lunacy to drive a car in this frosty weather.

Correct Answer: (c) insanity
Solution:'Lunacy' means 'madness' or 'insanity'. Other words and their meanings are - Prudence- marked by good judgement or wisdom Normalcy- state of being normal Sanity- ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner.

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

Operating on a child with cancer needs meticulous planning and teamwork.

Correct Answer: (d) scrupulous
Solution:'Meticulous' or 'scrupulous' means 'extreme attention to details'.

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

The thrill of over-speeding the vehicle can be exhilarating, but it is important not to take the consequences lightly.

Correct Answer: (c) exciting
Solution:The synonym of 'exhilarating' is 'exciting'. Thus, option (c) is the correct response. 'Humdrum' means 'monotonous', 'dreary' means 'depressingly bleak' and 'agitating' means 'make someone nervous or troubled'.

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

The redemption will now depend on his new strategy of inclusiveness.

Correct Answer: (a) retrieval
Solution:'Redemption' means 'retrieval', 'recovery' or 'act of saving'. Other words have the following nieaning-Forfeiture- giving up of something as a penalty Corporation- large company that acts as a single entity Desecration- act of violation

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

Only three candidates are now in contention for the title.

Correct Answer: (c) chance of winning
Solution:Contention refers to a point that is argued as stated as part of a debate or game/competition. Therefore, option (c), i.e., chance of winning is nearest in meaning to contention.

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

All my fishing paraphernalia is in the car.

Correct Answer: (b) accessories
Solution:'Paraphernalia' refers to the equipments or accessories that are needed for a particular purpose.

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

The public watched in astonishment as he took a sudden jump the bridge.

Correct Answer: (c) wonderment
Solution:'Astonishment' means 'amazement' or 'wonderment', Other words on the list do not have the same meaning.

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

Drinking inordinate amount of liquor is not good for health.

Correct Answer: (b) exorbitant
Solution:'Inordinate' like 'exorbitant' means 'unreasonably high or excessive'. Thus, option (b) is the right answer. Note that the words 'temperate' and 'moderate' are synonymous.