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NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 1
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 1

Use 'about* in place of'nearly'. 'Nearly is used when the sense is vague, incomplete and uncertain but here the duration has been definite as to be thirty years. So, use of'about' is appropriate which gives the sense of'definite nature'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 2
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 2

Use of'indeed' is not required here as it is superfluous.
Using 'must' alone gives the proper sense here.

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NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 3
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 3

Use 'intended' here in place of'insisted'. Use of 'insisted' is wrong as it gives no proper sense here.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 4
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 4

Use of ' into' is not required here as we know th at enter' agrees with no preposition.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 5
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). I f you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 5

Use of infinitive is required here, so according to the structure of sentence, use 'to see' in place of'for seeing' to make sentence completely correct

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 6
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 6

Here, subject is singular. So, use helping verb according to the subject The number of jobs which 'is' not'are'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 7
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 7

Use 'who' in place of'whom' as the sentence is in need of adjective clause to make it correct.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 8
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 8

Use 'why should he' in place of 'why he should' for proper framing of sentence and grammatical accuracy.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 9
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d). 
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 9

Use being' before 'followed' because a complete sense can be given only by using this word.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 10
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each question has a sentence with three underlined parts labeled (a), (b) and (c). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any error in any underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet against the corresponding letter, i.e., (a) or (b) or (c). If you find ‘No error ’, your response should be indicated as (d).
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 10

Use 'prepared to act promptly in place of'prepared promptly to act' which gives a proper meaning here.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 11
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.
Q. We should always try to maintain and promote communal amity.​
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 11

'Contention' means an angry agreement which is the opposite of the word 'amity. 'Bondage' means being tied to, which does not relate to the meaning of the word 'amity. 'Understanding' is closer to the meaning of'amity but it rather means mutual understanding in a relation. 'Friendship' is the exact and appropriate synonym of the underlined word 'amity.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 12
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Many species of animals have become extinct during the last hundred years.​
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 12

Aggressive' is closer to the opposite of the word 'extinct'. 'Scattered' means spread far apart. 'Feeble' means lacking strength. All of these are irrelevant to the meaning of the word 'extinct'. 'Non-existent' means having no living members (like dinosaurs) which is exactly what the statement is talking about. So 'nonexistent' is the best answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 13
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. True religion does not require one to proselytise through guile or force.​
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 13

'Translate' means to express in another language.'Hypnotise' refers to capturing the attention or to fascinate. 'Attack' means to act against. All these words do not relate to the meaning of the word 'Proselytise'.
Proselytise directly implies to convert or attempt to convert from one religion to another. So, 'convert' is the best answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 14
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. That the plan is both inhuman and preposterous needs no further proof.​
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 14

'Preposterous' means unreasonable and 'Absurd' is the nearest in the meaning of the word, fitting best to the statement.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 15
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. The attitude of the Western countries towards the third- world countries is rather callous to say the least.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 15

'Callous' means not caring about other people' feelings or suffering. The best synonym to the word is 'Unfeeling' which means lacking sensitivity towards others. 'Cursed' relates to hateful and 'Unkind' relates to harsh, so these do not fit best with the meaning of the word.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 16
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Whatever the verdict of history may be, Chaplin will occupy a unique place in its pages.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 16

'Verdict' means a formal answer or decision of the jury given to the court. 'Judgement' also means the decision of a court. So, it is the nearest in the meaning of the word 'verdict'. Whereas 'Voice' is an (informal) supposed utterance of words. 'Prediction' means to forecast which is closer to the opposite of the word 'verdict'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 17
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. He corroborated the statement of his brother.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 17

'Disproved' and Condemned' are the opposite to the meaning of the word 'Corroborated'. Corroborated means to provide evidence to support a statement. So, 'Confirmed' refers to the correct answer among the options.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 18
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Whatever opinion he gives is sane.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 18

'Obscure' means not important. 'Wild' and 'Arrogant' do not relate to the word in the statement. Therefore, 'Rational' meaning logical is the appropriate answer among the options.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 19
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. The story is too fantastic to be credible.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 19

'Obscure' means not important. 'Wild' and 'Arrogant' do not relate to the word in the statement. Therefore, 'Rational' meaning logical is the appropriate answer among the options.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 20
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, you find a number of sentences, parts of which are underlined. For each underlined part, four words are listed below. Choose the word nearest in meaning to the underlined part and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Catching snakes can be hazardous for people untrained in the art.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 20

'Hazardous' means that can be dangerous or cause damage. 'Dangerous' relates to the possibility of causing harm and in the given statement catching snakes by untrained people is sure shot call for damage. So, it is the best answer.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 21
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. His short but pointed speech was applauded by all sections of the audience.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 21

Applauded' means 'praised' so 'disapproved' is correct antonym which means 'not praised' or 'criticised'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 22
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning o f the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. In ancient India, scholars had no interest in political power or material growth.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 22

'Material' means 'Earthly or 'related to wealth', so 'spiritual' is correct antonym which means 'divine'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 23
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. A friendly dog met us at the farm gate.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 23

Friendly means 'supportive', so 'hostile' is correct antonym which means 'unfriendly.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 24
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. He is extremely intelligent but proud.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 24

'Intelligent' means 'smart', so 'dull' is correct antonym which means 'stupid'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 25
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. The young leader was reluctant to shoulder the responsibilities of the ministerial office.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 25

Reluctant' means 'unwilling', so 'willing' is correct antonym which means 'ready'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 26
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. He abandoned his family.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 26

'Abandoned' means 'left', so 'supported' is correct antonym which means 'defended'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 27
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. History abounds in instances of courage.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 27

Abound' means 'excessive', so 'lacks' is correct antonym which means 'deficit'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 28
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Adversity teaches man to be humble and self-reliant.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 28

'Adversity' means 'penury or 'misery, so 'prosperity' is correct antonym which means 'happiness' or 'wealth'.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 29
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. Like poverty, affluence can sometimes create its own problems.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 29

Affluence' means 'state of richness', so 'indigence' is correct antonym which means 'extreme poverty. 

NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 30
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DIRECTIONS: In this section, each item consists of a sentence with an underlined word. It is followed by four words, one of which is closest to the opposite in meaning of the underlined word. Choose the word and indicate your response in the Answer Sheet.

Q. The habit of squandering money should not be encouraged.
Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2014 - Question 30

'Squandering' means 'wasting', so'hoarding' is correct antonym which means 'to collecting'.

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