NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2016-II (ENGLISH)

Total Questions: 50

11. (Questions 11-15) Each item in this section consists ofa sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Hospitality is a virtue for which the natives of the East in general are highly admired.

Correct Answer: (b) Generosity shown to guests
Solution:Hospitality here refers to the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors, or strangers.

12. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

House rent in cities like Mumbai or Delhi has risen to astronomical figures beyond the reach of even high-salaried people.

Correct Answer: (a) exorbitant
Solution:Astronomical here refers to enormously or inconceivably large or great. Exorbitant means exceeding the bounds of custom, propriety, or reason, especially in amount or extent. Therefore, exorbitant is the synonym of astronomical.

13. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Appropriate technology holds the key to a nation's development.

Correct Answer: (b) Suitable
Solution:Appropriate means suitable or proper in the circumstances.

14. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

He was enamoured of his own golden voice.

Correct Answer: (a) very fond of
Solution:Enamoured means have a liking as admiration for something.

15. Select the word or groups of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word.

Some journalists are guilty ofindulging in yellow journalism.

Correct Answer: (c) sensational reporting
Solution:Yellow journalism is a type of journalism that presents little or no legitimate well-researched news and instead uses eye-catching headlines to sell more newspapers. Techniques may include exaggerations of news events, scandal-mongering or sensationalism.

16. (Questions 16-120) Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word or words followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

The culprit was sentenced by the Court.

Correct Answer: (a) acquitted
Solution:

Sentence here refers to declare the punishment decided for (an offender) whereas acquitted means free (someone) from a criminal charge by a verdict of not guilty. Therefore, acquitted is the antonym of sentenced.

17. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Thrifty as he is, he can well afford to live within his means.

Correct Answer: (d) extravagant
Solution:

Thrifty means using money and other resources carefully and not wastefully whereas extravagant means lacking restraint in spending money or using resources. Therefore, extravagant is the antonym of thrifty.

18. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Do not give him a responsible job, he is immature.

Correct Answer: (d) seasoned
Solution:

Immature means lacking the expected type of responsible behaviour for one's age whereas seasoned means having a lot of experience of doing something and therefore knowing how to do it well. Therefore, seasoned is the antonym of immature.

19. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

I was prepared to show my hand provided he agreed to do the same.

Correct Answer: (c) to conceal my plan
Solution:

'To show my hand' here refers to allow people to know about intentions that you had previously kept secret. Therefore, 'to conceal my plan' is its most opposite in meaning.

20. Select the word or group of words that is most nearly opposite in meaning to the underlined word.

Akbar the great was a sagacious ruler.

Correct Answer: (d) unwise
Solution:Sagacious means having or showing keen mental discernment and good judgement. Therefore, unwise is the antonym of sagacious.