NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2016-I (ENGLISH)

41. (Questions 41-50) Each item in this section consists of an underlined word in given sentences. Each sentence is followed by four words. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Suddenly there was a bright flash, followed by a deafening explosion.

(a) dangerous
(b) terrifying
(c) mild
(d) very loud

Correct Answer: (d) very loud

Solution:Deafening means a noise which is so loud as to make it impossible to hear anything else.

42. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

He showed exemplary courage during the crisis.

(a) usual
(b) durable
(c) commendable
(d) some

Correct Answer: (c) commendable

Solution:Exemplary refers to someone or something serving as a desirable model. Commendable means someone or something deserving praise.

43. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils restive.

(a) at rest
(b) idle
(c) quiet
(d) impatient

Correct Answer: (d) impatient

Solution:Restive means unable to stay still, silent, or submissive, especially because of boredom or dissatisfaction. Impatient means having or showing a tendency to be quickly irritated or provoked.

44. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

There is no dearth of talent in this country.

(a) scarcity
(b) availability
(c) plenty
(d) absence

Correct Answer: (a) scarcity

Solution:Dearth means a scarcity or lack of something. So in the given sentence dearth means that there is absolutely no scarcity of talent in the country.

45. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The servants retired to their quarters.

(a) entered
(b) went away
(c) ran away
(d) mobilised

Correct Answer: (b) went away

Solution:Retired in this sentence means to take a break from the day's work.

46. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

The navy gave tactical support to the marines.

(a) sensitive
(b) strategic
(c) immediate
(d) expert

Correct Answer: (b) strategic

Solution:Tactical means relating to or constituting actions carefully planned to gain a specific military end. Strategic means relating to the gaining of overall or long-term military advantage.

47. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

A genius tends to deviate from the routine way of thinking.

(a) dispute
(b) disagree
(c) distinguish
(d) differ

Correct Answer: (d) differ

Solution:Deviate means to depart from an established course. Differ means to be of different opinion.

48. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza.

(a) depressed
(b) weakened
(c) worried
(d) defeated

Correct Answer: (b) weakened

Solution:Debilitated means to make (someone) very weak and infirm.

49. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

His efforts at helping the poor are laudable.

(a) welcome
(b) sincere
(c) good
(d) praiseworthy

Correct Answer: (d) praiseworthy

Solution:Laudable refers to an action, idea, or aim deserving praise and commendation. Praiseworthy means deserving approval and admiration.

50. Select the word which is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.

(a) rebuke
(b) sympathy
(c) indifference
(d) remorse

Correct Answer: (a) rebuke

Solution:Reproach means to express someone one's disapproval of or disappointment in their actions. Rebuke means to express sharp disapproval or criticism of (someone) because of their behaviour or actions.