NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2015-II (ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

31. (Questions 31-40) Each of the following sentences in this section has a blank space and four words or group of words given after the sentence. Select whichever word or group of words you consider most appropriate for the blank space and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Mr. Ghosh is very happy _____ this son's excellent result.

Correct Answer: (b) to see

32. Sunlight filtering _____ the stained glass window created a mosaic of colours on the floor.

Correct Answer: (b) through

33. Are you feeling doubtful _____ your decision?

Correct Answer: (a) about

34. I want to study Geology now for I _____ Zoology for the last three years.

Correct Answer: (b) have been studying

35. Increase in storage facilities has made it possible to store goods at places _____ to people all over the country.

Correct Answer: (d) convenient
Solution:Convenient here refers to a location situated so as to allow easy access to everyone. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

36. To say that we were surprised at the cleverness of the child is an understatement; we were really _____.

Correct Answer: (b) astounded
Solution:Astounded means to get shocked or greatly surprised. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

37. In spite of the old woman's repeated entreaties, he remained _____.

Correct Answer: (c) indifferent
Solution:Indifferent means having no particular interest or sympathy or to be unconcerned. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

38. There was _____ competition for electoral seats.

Correct Answer: (c) cut-throat
Solution:Cut-throat here means a competitive situation or activity which is fierce and intense or involving the use of ruthless measures. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

39. The cricket team _____ mainly of State players.

Correct Answer: (d) comprises
Solution:Comprises means to be composed of or contain. For example: The staff comprises of eight physicians, two dozen nurses, and various administrative people. Therefore, it is the most appropriate word out of the given options to fill the blank.

40. His love for money is the only _____ that drives him to work so hard.

Correct Answer: (c) reason