NDA & NA Exam (II)- 2014 - General Ability Test Defence Question Paper

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NDA & NA Exam (II)- 2014 - General Ability Test

NDA & NA Exam (II)- 2014 - General Ability Test Defence Questions

21.
ANTONYMS
Directions: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
A.
disapproved
B.
misunderstood
C.
praised
D.
welcomed
ANSWER :
A. disapproved
22.
In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.
A.
internal
B.
spiritual
C.
psychic
D.
celestial
ANSWER :
B. spiritual
23.
A friendly dog met us at the farm gate.
A.
helpful
B.
understanding
C.
quiet
D.
hostile
ANSWER :
D. hostile
24.
He is extremely intelligent but proud.
A.
dull
B.
weak
C.
ignorant
D.
arrogant
ANSWER :
A. dull
25.
The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.
A.
wanting
B.
willing
C.
anxious
D.
afraid
ANSWER :
B. willing
26.
He abandoned his family.
A.
supported
B.
encouraged
C.
pleased
D.
saved
ANSWER :
A. supported
27.
History abounds in instances of courage.
A.
shines
B.
lacks
C.
suffices
D.
fails
ANSWER :
B. lacks
28.
Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
A.
Sincerity
B.
Animosity
C.
Curiosity
D.
Prosperity
ANSWER :
D. Prosperity
29.
Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
A.
indigence
B.
opulence
C.
sorrow
D.
exuberance
ANSWER :
A. indigence
30.
The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
A.
discarding
B.
hoarding
C.
donating
D.
stealing
ANSWER :
B. hoarding