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NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 1

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. Opening his letters(a) / reading them carefully and sending for his clerk (b) / he dictated answers with them (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 1

The option (c) has an error in that sentence. Correct answer is “he dictated answers to them”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 2

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. He was my school-friend (a) / but becoming a great man (b) / He has grown proud enough to forget his old friends (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 2

The option (b) has an error in that sentence. It should be “became” instead of becoming.

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NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 3

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. Rabindranath Tagore (a) / a Nobel laureate and the author of the national anthem (b) / found Shantiniketan (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 3

The option (c) has an error in that sentence. It should be “founded” instead of found.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 4

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. The art of printing was introduced into England (a) / during the reign of Edward IV (b) / by William Caxton, a native of Kent (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 4

The option (a) has an error in that sentence. It should be “The art of printing was introduced in England”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 5

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. From thirty years (a) / he devoted himself to public affairs (b) / without taking a holiday (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 5

The option (a) has an error in that sentence. It should be “since” instead of “from”

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 6

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. If Ramesh will be promoted (a) / he will get (b) / a higher salary (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 6

The option (a) has an error in that sentence. Instead of “if” it should be “when”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 7

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. My brother goes (a) / to the office (b) / five day week (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 7

The option (c) has an error in that sentence. It should be “five days a week”

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 8

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. If you lend Mohan a pen (a) / he will lend it to someone else (b) / and never you will get it back (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 8

The option (c) has an error in that sentence. It should be “and you will never get it back”

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 9

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. One of most widely spread (a) / bad habits (b) / is the use of tobacco (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 9

There is no error in this sentence

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 10

Directions: Each item in this section has a sentence with three underlined parts labelled (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).

Q. A great part (a) / of Arabia (b) / is desert (c) / No error (d)

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 10

There is no error in this sentence.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 11

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Some people complain when they encounter a small misfortune in the course of their thoroughly happy life.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 11

The meaning of the “encounter” is “Run into”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 12

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. This world is full of miseries.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 12

The meaning of the “miseries” is “Great suffering”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 13

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. A glance at a beautiful object gives us delight.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 13

The meaning of the “delight” is “happiness”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 14

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. It is terrible for people to die of starvation.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 14

The meaning of “starvation” means “hunger”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 15

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The university has constituted a grievance redressal committee to look into the matter.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 15

The meaning of the “grievance” is “complaint”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 16

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. akesh delivered a slanderous speech.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 16

The meaning of the “slanderous” is “abusive”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 17

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Suddenly the sky was darkened by a gigantic bird.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 17

The meaning of the “gigantic” is “enormous”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 18

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. To abolish poverty would be to destroy the soil upon which mankind produces the virtues conductive to higher civilization.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 18

The meaning of the “abolish” is “eradicate”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 19

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The Arabs who are not in the cities live in the desert throughout the year, shifting from one oasis to another.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 19

The meaning of the “oasis” is “spring”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 20

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The various facets of life can be found reflected in a large city.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 20

The meaning of the “various” is “several”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 21

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Ramesh is a very dubious character.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 21

The meaning of “dubious” is “hesitating or doubting”. So, the Antonyms of it will be “trust worthy”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 22

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Do not indulge in unmindful activities, please.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 22

The meaning of “unmindful” is “not conscious or aware”. So, the Antonyms of it will be “fatuous”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 23

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. He is suffering from a curable disease.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 23

The meaning of “curable” is “remediable, treatable, medicable”. So, the antonyms of it will be “terminal”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 24

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. He was born on a very auspicious day.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 24

The meaning of “auspicious” is “favorable, propitious, and promising”. So, the antonyms of it will be “ominous”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 25

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. He has deeper hostility towards Mohan.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 25

The meaning of “hostility” is “blood feud, feud, score, vendetta hate, hatred, and loathing vindictiveness”. So, the antonyms of it will be “friendship”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 26

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. His life is rather monotonous.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 26

The meaning of “monotonous” is “aseptic, barren, blah, and dullish”. So, the antonyms of it will be “exciting”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 27

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Macbeth is a morally repulsive character.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 27

The meaning of “repulsive” is “abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, and disgusting”. So, the antonyms of it will be “attractive”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 28

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. The serene beauty of Kashmir had a soothing effect on his mind.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 28

The meaning of “serene” is “arcadian, calm, and hushed”. So, the antonyms of it will be “turbulent”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 29

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Life is transient in nature.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 29

The meaning of “transient” is “brief, deciduous, ephemeral, and evanescent”. So, the antonyms of it will be “eternal”.

NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 30

Directions: Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the option that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

Q. Sohan is a vain person.

Detailed Solution for NDA I - English & General Ability 2019 - Question 30

The meaning of “vain” is “assured, biggity”. So, the antonyms of it will be “modest”.

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