Civil Service Aspirants

1.

PART—A
Directions (Next 10 Questions): Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

During the trial, the witness's deposition was equivocal.

A.

ambiguous

B.

evasive

C.

explicit

D.

guarded

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2.

The professor is known for his characteristic reticence.

A.

communicativeness

B.

reserve

C.

restraint

D.

diffidence

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3.

Observers noted the officials' increasingly capricious approach to administrative reforms.

A.

erratic

B.

whimsical

C.

ceremonial

D.

steadfast

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4.

The novel presents an idealistic view of the ongoing political reform.

A.

visionary

B.

utopian

C.

pragmatic

D.

romantic

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5.

The speaker's tone became increasingly caustic during the debate.

A.

sarcastic

B.

conciliatory

C.

acerbic

D.

acrimonious

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6.

The note drew attention to the fallacious assumptions underlying the proposals.

A.

veracious

B.

misleading

C.

procedural

D.

erroneous

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7.

The activist was sceptical with regard to the antecedents of the newly discovered documents.

A.

restrained

B.

credulous

C.

circumlocutory

D.

guarded

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8.

The panel found the conclusion somewhat speculative.

A.

conjectural

B.

hypothetical

C.

substantiated

D.

interpretive

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9.

After the mishap, the mood was sombre among the survivors.

A.

shady

B.

dingy

C.

restrained

D.

buoyant

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10.

He is a professional artist.

A.

apprentice

B.

expert

C.

amateur

D.

aspirant

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NDA & NA Exam (II)- 2026 - General Ability Test Defence Question Paper

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