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NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 1
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 2
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 2

In this sentence, he wondered that what seems totally wrong as in English grammar what is never used after that. It does not seem necessary as directly what can be used after wondered. Other phrases don't have any error.

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NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 3
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 3

The nation should be grateful to the armed forces for protecting them.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 4
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 4

In this particular sentence, it is to be noted that the sentence is of assertive type. Thus in an assertive type sentence, any phrase cannot be in interrogative form. Thus what is he doing sounds more like a question than a statement. Thus it is clear that error is in option (b).

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 5
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 5

In this item option c has error as it suggests a person going to "the" bed. We cannot use the for bed in general sense. It is not about a particular or exclusive bed that we are talking about or he goes to for the last ten years. Thus option (c) is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 6
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 6

Here option (b) has the error in the usage of took down. Here the sentence means that soon has inherited his father's position. But for inheriting someone's position, we use the phrasal verb took up, not took down. Took down does not make any sense in this sentence. Thus option (b) is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 7
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 7

Called to question is an absolutely wrong phrase.Called for questioning should be the correct alternative as a person is called for an activity not "called" to as "for" relates to the purpose of calling. To hints out addressing someone. Thus to is not appropriate suggesting option (c) to be the correct answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 8
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 8

In this question option (c) has error as between does not have a preposition before it. And it looks a little vague. We are referring to the space in between the weekends, not just weekends itself. Thus in should be used before between. Thus option (c) is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 9
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 9

This question has no error. Thus option (d) is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 10
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DIRECTIONS:

(i) In this section, a number of sentences are given. The sentences are underlined in three separate parts and each one is labelled (a), (b), (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any underlined part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one of the underlined part (a), (b) or (c) indicate your responses on the Answer Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a sentence. In that case, (d) will signify a ‘No error’ response.

(ii) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. Theremaybea word missing or there may be a word which should be removed.

(iii) You are not required to correct the error. You are required only to indicate your response on the answer sheet.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 10

In this sentence unnecessary usage of the word completely has been done. When a document is confidential, it is understood that it is confidential on the whole. No clauses whatsoever. Thus completely confidential is incorrect itself Thus option (c) is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 11
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. A wise man puts past RANCOUR behind and moves ahead,
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 11

The word rancour (noun) means bitterness or resentfulness which is long standing. Option (a) dislike means to detest which is a verb. Option (b) hatred is a noun and has a similar meaning to the word rancour. Division means separation or partition. Criticism means condemnation. Thus we see that out of the list provided the closest meaning to rancour is option (c), hatred.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 12
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. Many of the villagers were ISOLATED by heavy showers of rains.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 12

The word isolated is an adjective which means cut-off or lonely. Option (a) destroyed is an adjective which means devastated. Option (b) separated from others also seems very close to the word lonely. Battered means shabby and tattered which has no connection with the word lonely. The word devastated means destroyed. Out of the given synonyms the closest to isolated is option (b) separated from others.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 13
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. A series of COLUMNS supporting a large porch is typical of medieval architecture.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 13

The word in question, columns give a picture of vertical straight lines. Another meaning would be an upright pillar, typically cylindrical, supporting an arch, entablature, or other structure or standing alone as a monument. Option (a) statue means a carved or cast figure of a person or animal, especially one that is life- size or larger. Option (b) arches pertains to a curved masonry construction for spanning an opening, consisting of a number of wedge like stones, bricks.Pillars means tall vertical structures of stone, wood, or metal. Murals mean paintings or other works of art executed directly on a wall. Thus we derive from the above explanations that pillars is the closest in meaning to the word columns.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 14
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. Trees that BLOCK the view of oncoming traffic should be cut down.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 14

The word block is a verb which means to obstruct or jam, hinder etc. alter means to change or modify. The next option, obstruct means to hinder, block very similar to the word in question. The word" improve" means to make better which has no direct relation to the word block. Spoil means to mess up or ruin. Thus we see that the correct answer is option (b) obstruct.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 15
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. The landscape changed ABRUPTLY after the snowfall.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 15

The word abruptly means suddenly and surprisingly, unexpectedly. Suddenly means again the same as before, quickly and abruptly. Sharply means briskly or precisely. Favorably means suitably. Slightly means somewhat or to some extent. Thus after inspecting all the items, we conclude that option a suddenly is the correct answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 16
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context

Q. We saw a SCINTILLATING fireworks display
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 16

The word in question, scintillating means sparkling or shining brightly. Fascinating means charming or attractive.Unforgettable means memorable, treasured , cherished etc. beautiful means pretty or good looking.When we analyze the above words we notice that scintillating is closest in meaning to sparkling.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 17
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context

Q. The PACT has been in effect for twenty years.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 17

the word in this item, pact means a formal agreement between individuals or parties. Monarchy means kingship or autocracy. Lease means a contract by which one party conveys land, property, services, etc.to another for a specified time, usually in return for a p erio d ic paym ent. T ren d m eans ten d en c y or inclination. Going through the words and meanings, we see that pact means treaty. So option (a) is the correct answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 18
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. He had a reputation of being a PRUDENT businessman.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 18

Prudent means cautious or sensible. Skillful means expert or masterly. Wealthy means rich. Careful means vigilant, watchful. Dishonest means deceitful or untruthful. It's clear that the synonym for prudent would b option (c), careful

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 19
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. There was a signpost where the two paths CONVERGE.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 19

Converge means meet or join. Separate means to part.Intersect means to divide or cut. Merge means to join.Diverge means to move away. Thus we see that converge is similar to merge. Therefore merge is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 20
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the synonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context

Q. The violence erupted because of the ZEALOT.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 20

The word zealot means supporter or believer. Option (a) enthusiastic means excited or eager. Brave means courageous or heroic. Timid means nervous, shy or fearful. Fanatic means extremist or uncompromising. Now when we look at the sentence, we see that violence is generally undertaken by fanatics. Thus option (d) is the correct answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 21
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. His CANDID remarks impressed the authorities
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 21

in this item, we have to point out the correct antonym. Candid means frank, open or honest. Now the first option, blunt means frank and straightforward. Option (b) guarded means defended or safeguarded or protected. Sincere means genuine and honest. Unconventional means unusual. After going through the given list we come to the conclusion that only guarded is the word which can be considered as the antonym of candid.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 22
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. The guilty appealed to the jury to CONDONE his punishment.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 22

The word in the sentence, condone means to forgive or pardon. Accept means to believe or recognize. Forgive means the same as condone. Condemn means to denounce or attack which seems opposite to the word condone. Criticize means to disapprove. The best answer would be option (c) that condemn.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 23
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. His family SEVERED ties with him for marrying inter-caste,
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 23

Severed means detached cut off. The word joined means attached which shows clearly that it could be the opposite of severed. The word included means built-in or integrated. Detached has the same meaning as severed. Disrupt means upset or interrupt. Thus the answer is option (a) joined

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 24
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. It is easy to understand his FUZZY thoughts.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 24

The word frizzy means blurry or unclear. Option a misty means hazy and foggy. Vague means unclear. Clear is the only word which seems opposite to the word fuzzy. Useful has no negative or positive relation with frizzy. Thus option (c) clear is the answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 25
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. He drove his car through SLIMY road to reach your office,
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 25

Slimy is the main word which means greasy or slippery. Ugly means not good looking or unattractive. Clean means clear and without any filth. Beautiful means good looking. Slippery is synonym for slimy. Here the only word which seems opposite of slimy is clean. 

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 26
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. We are ANXIOUS to avoid any problems with regard to this.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 26

The word anxious means nervous or worried. Cool means calm and unruffled. Composed means calm and relaxed. Careless means irresponsible. Worried is a synonym of anxious. Out of cool and composed, composed suits better as the antonym as it is more formal in use.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 27
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. The railway lines are EXTENDED and we are quite happy about it.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 27

The word extended means total or complete. Protracted means prolonged or extended. Widened means broadened. Curtailed means cut or shortened. Elongated means lengthened or extended. The most possible antonym for extended would be option (c), curtailed.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 28
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. There was a fire this morning. They were lucky to ESCAPE it.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 28

In this item, the word in question is escape. The meaning of escape is run away or get away, arrest means detain or capture. Elude means escape or evade. Conceive means imagine or visualize. Thus we analyze that proper antonym of escape would be option a , arrest.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 29
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. Domestic violence is a very INHUMAN act.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 29

The word inhuman means brutal or heartless. Indifferent means unconcerned or unsympathetic. Compassionate means concerned and kind. Terrible means awful or dreadful. Ferocious means fierce or violent. Now the antonym of inhuman should be humane, kind or sympathetic. The word matching this criterion is option (b), compassionate.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 30
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DIRECTIONS: Each of the following items consists of a sentence followed by four words or group of words. Select the antonym of the word (occurring in the sentence in capital letters) as per the context.

Q. His ELOQUENT speech helped him bag the award.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2013 - Question 30

Eloquent means clear and crisp in language, fluent, expressive etc. lucid is the synonym of eloquent. Vivid means clear and bright. Short means small in length. Inarticulate means inexpressive or hesitant, thus it is clear that inarticulate is the antonym of the word eloquent.

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