NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2016 - General Ability Test Defence Question Paper

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NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2016 - General Ability Test

NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2016 - General Ability Test Defence Questions

41.
SYNONYMS
Directions: 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
ANSWER :
D. very loud
42.
He showed exemplary courage during the crisis.
A.
usual
B.
durable
C.
commendable
D.
some
ANSWER :
C. commendable
43.
When the new teacher entered the classroom, he found the pupils restive.
A.
at rest
B.
idle
C.
quiet
D.
impatient
ANSWER :
D. impatient
44.
There is no dearth of talent in this country.
A.
scarcity
B.
availability
C.
plenty
D.
absence
ANSWER :
A. scarcity
45.
The servants retired to their quarters.
A.
entered
B.
went away
C.
ran away
D.
mobilised
ANSWER :
B. went away
46.
The navy gave tactical support to the marines.
A.
sensitive
B.
strategic
C.
immediate
D.
expert
ANSWER :
B. strategic
47.
A genius tends to deviate from the routine way of thinking.
A.
dispute
B.
disagree
C.
distinguish
D.
differ
ANSWER :
D. differ
48.
He was greatly debilitated by an attack of influenza.
A.
depressed
B.
weakened
C.
worried
D.
defeated
ANSWER :
B. weakened
49.
His efforts at helping the poor are laudable.
A.
welcome
B.
sincere
C.
good
D.
praiseworthy
ANSWER :
D. praiseworthy
50.
His conduct brought him reproach from all quarters.
A.
rebuke
B.
sympathy
C.
indifference
D.
remorse
ANSWER :
A. rebuke