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

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

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

11.
Directions (Next 5 Questions): Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

The controversial policy received the committee's imprimatur.
A.
criticism
B.
approval
C.
rejection
D.
appraisal
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ANSWER :
B. approval
12.
The archaeologist was fascinated by the annular design of the ancient monument.
A.
circular
B.
vertical
C.
triangular
D.
funicular
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ANSWER :
A. circular
13.
The nobility is not known for its munificence.
A.
reluctance
B.
valour
C.
generosity
D.
graciousness
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ANSWER :
C. generosity
14.
The goods kept in the storage facility were declared to be contraband.
A.
prohibited
B.
taxable
C.
foreign
D.
adulterated
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ANSWER :
A. prohibited
15.
The judge ruled on the egregious violations of human rights by the authorities.
A.
subtle
B.
flagrant
C.
inadvertent
D.
concealed
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ANSWER :
B. flagrant
16.
Directions (Next 5 Questions): Given below are some foreign phrases followed by four alternatives to each. Select the most appropriate alternative which provides the correct meaning of the foreign phrase used in English and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Ipso facto
A.
After the fact
B.
In fact
C.
By the fact itself
D.
The primary factor
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ANSWER :
C. By the fact itself
17.
Via media
A.
Through newspapers
B.
Through diplomacy
C.
In secrecy
D.
A middle way
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ANSWER :
D. A middle way
18.
Quid pro quo
A.
The existing state of affairs
B.
Therefore or consequently
C.
Something given in exchange for something else
D.
Done for public good without compensation
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ANSWER :
C. Something given in exchange for something else
19.
A posteriori
A.
At the very beginning
B.
Based on reasoning from known facts or empirical evidence
C.
Military campaign leading to swift victory
D.
A person with a sociable and expansive lifestyle
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ANSWER :
B. Based on reasoning from known facts or empirical evidence
20.
Modus operandi
A.
The most appropriate word
B.
Method of operating
C.
The violation of a rule
D.
Successful operation
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ANSWER :
B. Method of operating
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