NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2017 - General Ability Test Defence Question Paper

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NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2017 - General Ability Test

NDA & NA Exam (I)- 2017 - General Ability Test Defence Questions

11.
ANTONYMS
Directions (Qn. 11-15): In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words. Select the word that is most opposite in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

My first lecture in the classroom was a fiasco.
A.
success
B.
joy
C.
fun
D.
disaster
ANSWER :
A. success
12.
It was indeed arduous to cross streets in New York.
A.
pleasant
B.
effortless
C.
interesting
D.
risky
ANSWER :
B. effortless
13.
Unlike his brother, he is affable.
A.
reserved
B.
gullible
C.
generous
D.
lovable
ANSWER :
A. reserved
14.
The birth of his child decidedly proved to be an auspicious event in his life.
A.
precious
B.
ominous
C.
useless
D.
unforgettable
ANSWER :
B. ominous
15.
The witness corroborated word for word the statement of the victim.
A.
accepted
B.
confirmed
C.
denied
D.
repeated
ANSWER :
C. denied
16.
SYNONYMS
Directions (Qn. 16-20): In this section, each item consists of a sentence with a word underlined and is followed by four words or groups of words. Select the word or group of words that is most similar in meaning to the underlined word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly.

It is unwise to sever diplomatic relations with a neighbouring country over small matters.
A.
engage
B.
estrange
C.
cut off
D.
twist
ANSWER :
C. cut off
17.
Bad tendencies are to be countered by good ones until all that is evil disappears.
A.
opposed
B.
balanced
C.
reduced
D.
bypassed
ANSWER :
A. opposed
18.
The police fired indiscriminately at the crowd, killing many innocent women and children.
A.
continuously
B.
without distinguishing
C.
foolishly
D.
rapidly
ANSWER :
B. without distinguishing
19.
Businessmen who lack acumen cannot be expected to be very successful.
A.
fairness
B.
sharpness
C.
boldness
D.
righteousness
ANSWER :
B. sharpness
20.
His candid opinions have won him many friends.
A.
kind
B.
courteous
C.
generous
D.
frank
ANSWER :
D. frank