Part – A (English) NDA/NA SOLVED PAPER 2017 (II) (01 to 50)

Total Questions: 50

1. Questions:- (1 to 10) Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words.

The discussion was wound up after a long fruitful exchange of view.

Correct Answer: (d) concluded
Solution:

To "wind up" something (like a meeting, a speech, or a business) means to bring it to a formal end or a finish.

  • Postponed means delayed to a later date.
  • Cut short implies ending abruptly before the planned time.

2. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

He was fully alive to the need for making adjustments.

Correct Answer: (c) aware of
Solution:

The idiom "alive to" means to be fully conscious of, sensitive to, or aware of a situation or danger. It suggests an active alertness rather than just a passive worry.

3. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain

Correct Answer: (c) frighten
Solution:

To "intimidate" is to frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants. It often involves threats or a display of power.

4. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

We must adopt drastic measures to control population growth.

Correct Answer: (d) severe
Solution:

"Drastic" describes actions that are extreme, forceful, and likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect. While "dramatic" (b) is a common distractor, severe or extreme is the more accurate synonym for measures or policies.

5. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

He is extremely meticulous in his approach.

Correct Answer: (b) careful
Solution:

A "meticulous" person shows great attention to detail and is very careful and precise. They are often "perfectionists."

6. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The experts’ minute examination brought to light some important clues.

Correct Answer: (b) detailed
Solution:

It does not refer to 60 seconds of time; it means extremely small, through, and precise. A "minute examination" is an investigation into the smallest details.

7. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

The decision of the Union government to repeal the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.

Correct Answer: (c) cancel
Solution:

To "repeal" a law or an act is to revoke or annul it officially. It means the law is no longer valid. Amend (b) means to change or improve, but not necessarily to cancel entirely.

8. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

This is his maiden appearance on the screen.

Correct Answer: (a) first
Solution:

In this context, "maiden" is an adjective used to describe the very first attempt or instance of something (e.g., a maiden voyage, a maiden speech).

9. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

At the end of the marathon everybody was exhausted .

Correct Answer: (d) tired
Solution:

"Exhausted" means to be completely drained of physical or mental energy.
While "weakened" (a) can be a result of exhaustion, "tired" is the direct synonym for the state of being fatigued.

10. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined words.

He gave me a counterfeit coin.

Correct Answer: (b) fake
Solution:

"Counterfeit" refers to something made in exact imitation of something valuable (like money or jewelry) with the intention to deceive or defraud.