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> *National Defence Academy (NDA) Exam.*
> *English : Solved Paper*
>
> *SYNONYMS *
> **
> *Directions*—(Q. 1–9) In this section, each of the following *nine* items
> consists of a word in *CAPITAL LETTERS*, followed by four words. Select the
> word that is *most similar* in *MEANING* to the *bold* word in *CAPITAL
> LETTERS.*
>
>
> 1. *PERPLEX
> *(A) Distract
> (B) Intrigue
> (C) Perspective
> (D) Baffle
>
> 2. *HOSPITABLE
> *(A) Convivial
> (B) Liberal
> (C) Congential
> (D) Welcoming
>
> 3. *GAIETY
> *(A) Dexterity
> (B) Wonder
> (C) Colourfulness
> (D) Jollity
>
> 4. *SCARCELY *
> (A) Hardly
> (B) Always
> (C) Sometimes
> (D) Frequently
>
> 5. *COUNTERFEIT*
> (A) Imitated
> (B) Duplicate
> (C) Fake
> (D) Foreign
>
> 6. *DAZED*
> (A) Shocked
> (B) Dreamy
> (C) Happy
> (D) Tired
>
> 7. *DISDAIN*
> (A) Disown
> (B) Condemn
> (C) Hate
> (D) Criticise
>
> 8. *BEWITCHING*
> (A) Enchanting
> (B) Magical
> (C) Affected
> (D) Ensnaring
>
> 9. *RAPACITY*
> (A) Anger
> (B) Cruelty
> (C) Pride
> (D) Greed
>
> *ORDERING OF WORDS IN A SENTENCE*
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 10–17) In the following items, some parts of the sentence
> have been jumbled up. You are required to re-arrange these parts which are
> labelled (P), (Q), (R) and (S) to produce the correct sentence. Choose the
> proper sequence and indicate your correct response accordingly. Example 'Z'
> has been solved for you.
>
> Z. It is well-known that / the effect (P)/is very bad (Q)/ on children (R)/
> of cinema (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P S R Q
> (B) S P Q R
> (C) S R P Q
> (D) Q S R P
>
> *Explanation :
> *The proper way of writing the sentence is "It is well-known that the effect
> of cinema on children is very bad". This is indicated by the sequence P S R
> Q and so (A) is the correct answer.
>
> 10. It is a privilege / to pay tax (P)/ of every citizen (Q)/ as well as the
> duty (R)/ who is well-placed (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R P S Q
> (B) S P R Q
> (C) R Q S P
> (D) S Q R P
>
> 11. It is not good / of the wicked persons (P)/ to overthrow (Q)/ to accept
> the help (R)/ the righteous persons. (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R S Q P
> (B) Q S R P
> (C) R P Q S
> (D) Q P R S
>
> 12. Life is judged / and not by (P)/ of work done (Q)/ the longevity of
> years (R)/ by the quality. (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) Q S P R
> (B) S Q R P
> (C) Q S R P
> (D) S Q P R
>
> 13. When he learns that (P)/ you have passed the examination (Q)/ in the
> first division (R)/ your father will be delighted (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) Q P S R
> (B) S P Q R
> (C) Q R S P
> (D) S R Q P
>
> 14. The journalist (P)/ saw (Q)/ countless number of the dead (R)/ driving
> across the field of battle (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P Q S R
> (B) P Q R S
> (C) P S Q R
> (D) S R Q P
>
> 15. Jane planned (P)/ some stamps (Q)/ to buy (R)/ this afternoon (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P R Q S
> (B) P S Q R
> (C) Q R P S
> (D) Q S P R
>
> 16. Her mother / when she was (P)/ hardly four years old (Q)/ began to teach
> to Neha (R)/ English (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R S Q P
> (B) S R P Q
> (C) R S P Q
> (D) S R Q P
>
> 17. Bill had (P)/ a friend (Q)/ an appointment (R)/ to meet (S)
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P S R Q
> (B) P R S Q
> (C) Q S R P
> (D) Q R S P
>
> *ANTONYMS*
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 18–26) In this section, each of the following *nine* items
> consists of a word in *CAPITAL LETTERS*, followed by four words. Select the
> word that is *FARTHEST* in *MEANING* to the *bold* word in *CAPITAL LETTERS.
> *
> 18. *EPHEMERAL*
> (A) Temporal
> (B) Stable
> (C) Permanent
> (D) Earthly
>
> 19. *OBLIGATORY *
> (A) Doubtful
> (B) Voluntary
> (C) Sincerely
> (D) Faithfully
>
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 18–26) In this section, each of the following *nine* items
> consists of a word in *CAPITAL LETTERS*, followed by four words. Select the
> word that is *FARTHEST* in *MEANING* to the *bold* word in *CAPITAL LETTERS.
> *
> 18. *EPHEMERAL*
> (A) Temporal
> (B) Stable
> (C) Permanent
> (D) Earthly
>
> 19. *OBLIGATORY *
> (A) Doubtful
> (B) Voluntary
> (C) Sincerely
> (D) Faithfully
>
> 20. *CIRCUMSPECT*
> (A) Careless
> (B) Pusillanimous
> (C) Reticent
> (D) Hostile
>
> 21. *OBSCURE
> *(A) Suitable
> (B) Apt
> (C) Thalamus
> (D) Clear
>
> 22. *REPULSIVE*
> (A) Attractive
> (B) Colourful
> (C) Unattractive
> (D) Striking
>
> 23. *KINDLED*
> (A) Extinguished
> (B) Reduced
> (C) Weakened
> (D) Ignited
>
> 24. *VITAL*
> (A) Trivial
> (B) Peripheral
> (C) Optional
> (D) Superficial
>
> 25. *PENURY *
> (A) Education
> (B) Laziness
> (C) Wealth
> (D) Ignorance
>
> 26. *INHIBIT*
> (A) Pamper
> (B) Breed
> (C) Accept
> (D) Promote
>
> *COMPREHENSION*
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 27–37) In this section, you have *four* short passages.
> After each passage, you will find several questions based on the passage.
> First, read a passage, and then answer the questions based on it. You are
> required to select your answers based on the contents of the passage and
> opinion of the author only.
> Examples 'I' and 'J' are solved for you.
>
> *PASSAGE (Example)*
> In our approach to life, be it pragmatic or otherwise, a basic fact that
> confronts us squarely and unmistakably is the desire for peace, security and
> happiness. Different forms of life at different levels of existence make up
> the teeming denizens of this earth of ours. And, no matter whether they
> belong to the higher groups such as human beings or to the lower groups such
> as animals, all beings primarily seek peace, comfort and security. Life is
> as dear to a mute creature as it is to a man. Even the lowliest insect
> strives for protection against dangers that threaten its life. Just as each
> one of us wants to live and not to die, so do all other creatures.
>
>
> I. The author's main point is that
> (A) different forms of life are found on earth
> (B) different levels of existence are possible in nature
> (C) peace and security are the chief goals of all living beings
> (D) even the weakest creature struggles to preserve its life
>
> J. Which one of the following assumptions or steps is essential in
> developing the author's position ?
> (A) All forms of life have a single overriding goal
> (B) The will to survive of a creature is identified with a desire for peace
> (C) All beings are divided into higher and lower groups
> (D) A parallel is drawn between happiness and life, and pain and death
>
> *Explanation :*
> I. The idea which represents the author's main point is "peace and security
> are the chief goals of all living beings", which is response (C). So (C) is
> the correct answer.
> J. The best assumption underlying the passage is "The will to survive of a
> creature is identified with a desire for peace", which is response (B). So
> (B) is the correct answer.
>
>
>
> *PASSAGE I*
>
> We have built up an energy intensive society such that hundreds of daily
> acts are dependent on having energy at our ready command. Most of that
> energy comes from fossil fules. Yet, within two centuries we will have used
> up nearly all of the fossil fuel that has been built up over millions of
> years of earth time. Furthermore, the extraction and consumption of fossil
> fuels is a major polluter of our environment. Our appetite for energy is
> seemingly insatiable. We are now searching for it in different places and
> using methods that inevitably upset and pollute the environment. Since
> fossil energy will soon be gone we are searching for alternative sources.
>
> 27. Today we are dependent on energy for everything. What is the most likely
> factor that contributes to this situation ?
> (A) Sufficient quantity of energy is available at present
> (B) We have developed a society which makes intensive use of energy
> (C) Energy is most convenient and easy to use
> (D) We have no alternatives
>
> 28. The author seems to disapprove further extraction and consumption of
> fossil fuels. Which of the following is the most likely reason for that ?
> (A) Further extraction of fossil fuel is a costly affair
> (B) Further extraction and consumption of fossil fuel may lead to conflict
> between countries
> (C) We do not have the technical know-how for further extraction of fossil
> fuels
> (D) Further extraction and consumption of fossil fuels will lead to
> worldwide environmental pollution.
>
>
> 29. According to the author, we are searching for alternative sources of
> energy. What is the most likely reason for this ?
> (A) Alternative sources of energy are cheaper
> (B) It is feared that fossil energy will soon be exhausted
> (C) A number of alternative energy sources are easily available
> (D) Alternative sources of energy will not cause any environmental problems
>
> *PASSAGE II*
>
> Books are by far, the most lasting product of human effort. Temples crumble
> into ruins, pictures and statues decay, but books survive. Time does not
> destroy the great thoughts which are as fresh today as when they first
> passed through their author's minds ages ago. The only effect of time has
> been to throw out of currency the bad products, for nothing in literature
> can long survive but what is really good and of lasting value. Books
> introduce us into the best society; they bring us into the presence of the
> greatest minds that have ever lived, we hear what they said and did; we see
> them as if they were really alive, we sympathise with them, enjoy with them
> and grieve with them.
>
> 30. According to the passage, books live for ever because—
> (A) they have productive value
> (B) time does not destroy great thoughts
> (C) they are in printed form
> (D) they have the power to influence people
> 31. According to the passage, temples, pictures and statues belong to the
> same category because—
> (A) all of them are beautiful
> (B) all of them are substantial
> (C) all of them are likely to decay
> (D) all of them are fashioned by men
>
> 32. "Lasting value" in the passage means—
> (A) something which has survived the passage of time
> (B) something which has been lost with the passage of time
> (C) something which has relevance for the present
> (D) something which had relevance for the past
>
> *PASSAGE III*
>
> The pre-historic man preferred this area as three of his primary
> needs—water, raw material for tool making and game in the thick jungles,
> were available here in plenty. Mr. Sharma found sites on top of hills where
> huge boulders have been cut flat. These flat rocks were found in the round
> formation. Probably they sat on these and there was a fire in the middle. It
> was also a site where the tools were made. It was like a national pastime.
> They made tools to throw at animals. There was little chance of killing them
> with one tool. Mr. Sharma says there are strong chances of finding fossils
> in the area.
>
> 33. Mr. Sharma is most probably working as—
> (A) a Civil Engineer
> (B) a Geographer
> (C) an Archaeologist
> (D) a Tourist officer
>
> 34. "There was little chance of killing them with one tool" implies that—
> (A) the animals were too clever
> (B) the men did not know how to hunt
> (C) the tools were not sophisticated enough
> (D) the hunters wanted to use more than one tool
>
> 35. Which of the following does not describe the activities of the man as
> mentioned in the passage ?
> (A) Hunting animals
> (B) Lighting fires
> (C) Cutting stones
> (D) Cultivating land
>
>
>
> *PASSAGE IV*
>
> A whole generation of Indians gave up everything and spent their lives in
> fighting in British in Gandhi's way without hurting, without violence,
> without hatred. The hope that India would one day be free kept them going
> through very difficult times and gave them courage. When millions of people
> want the same thing very much, it is a great force which even the most
> powerful army cannot oppose.
>
> 36. The demand for freedom became a 'great force'. What is the most likely
> reason for it ?
> (A) Great leaders gave the call for freedom
> (B) Millions of people wanted to get freedom
> (C) The British rule did not permit any freedom
> (D) Freedom is a noble ideal
>
> 37. Which is the 'most powerful army' referred to in the passage ?
> (A) The powerful army of the Government of India
> (B) The powerful army of the British
> (C) Any powerful army fighting against the wishes of millions of people
> (D) The army formed by the freedom fighters
>
> *SPOTTING ERRORS*
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 38–42) (i) In this Section a number of sentences are given.
> The sentences are in three separate parts and each one is labeled (A), (B)
> and (C). Read each sentence to find out whether there is an error in any
> part. No sentence has more than one error. When you find an error in any one
> of the parts (A), (B) or (C), indicate your response on the separate Answer
> Sheet at the appropriate space. You may feel that there is no error in a
> sentence. In that case letter (D) will signify a 'No error' response.
>
> (ii) You are to indicate only one response for each item in your Answer
> Sheet. (If you indicate more than one response, your answer will be
> considered wrong.) Errors may be in grammar, word usage or idioms. There may
> be a 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.
> Examples 'P' and 'Q' have been solved for you.
> P. The young child (A)/ singed (B)/ a very sweet song. (C) No error (D)
> Q. We worked (A)/ very hard (B)/ throughout the season. (C) No error (D)
>
> *Explanation :
> *In item P, the word 'singed' is wrong. The letter under this part is (B);
> so (B) is the correct answer. Similarly, for item Q, (D) is the correct
> answer, as the sentence does not contain any error.
>
> 38. I informed the principal (A)/ that I was running temperature (B)/ and
> therefore could not attend the meeting. (C) No error (D)
>
>
> 39. The lady was broken with grief (A)/ when she heard the sad news of the
> train disaster (B)/ in which her brother was killed. (C) No error (D)
>
> 40. The farmer is irrigating (A)/ his fields (B)/ since morning. (C) No
> error (D)
>
> 41. I could not (A)/ answer to (B)/ the question. (C) No error (D)
>
> 42. Two years passed (A)/ since (B)/ my cousin died. No error (D)
>
> *ORDERING OF SENTENCES*
>
> *Directions*—(Q. 43–50) In the following items, each passage consists of six
> sentences. The *first* sentence (S1) and the final sentence (S6) are given
> in the beginning. The middle four sentences in each have been removed and
> jumbled up. These are labelled P, Q, R and S. You are required to find out
> the proper sequence of the four sentences and indicate your correct answer
> accordingly.
>
> Example 'X' has been solved for you.
> X. S1 : There was a boy named Jack.
> S6 : At last she turned him out of the house.
> P : So the mother asked him to find work.
> Q : They were very poor.
> R : He lived with his mother.
> S : But Jack refused to work.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R Q P S
> (B) P Q R S
> (C) Q P R S
> (D) R P S Q
>
> *Explanation :*
> The correct sequence in this example is R Q P S which is marked by (A).
> Therefore, (A) is the correct answer.
>
> 43. S1 : When you have to study for examination, you have many things to do.
> S6 : The final aim, of course, is to pass the examination that is two months
> away.
> P : Suppose you have only two months to do it.
> Q : The time-table tells you what you have to do everyday and for how many
> hours.
> R : You have to read a number of books, learn tables and formulas.
> S : Then the best way is to make a time-table for yourself.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R P S Q
> (B) S R Q P
> (C) Q R S P
> (D) P S Q R
>
> 44. S1 : The umpire has to do a lot of hard work before qualifying to
> surpervise a match.
> S6 : So an umpire must keep abreast of time and apply the rules as occasion
> demands.
> P : However, umpires are human and are sometimes prone to make mistakes.
> Q : The rules of the game are being constantly changed.
> R : The players should gracefully and sportingly accept these mistakes.
> S : He is aware of the responsibilities that go with the job.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) Q R R S
> (B) S P R Q
> (C) S R P Q
> (D) Q R P S
>
> 45. S1 : Mohan came to the city to meet a friend.
> S6 : He should not have behaved so rudely
> P : Mohan asked her to join them for tea.
> Q : Mohan's friend who had some grudge against Shiela quickly got up and
> left the restaurant without saying a word.
> R : While they were having tea at a restaurant Sheila, a former fellow
> student of theirs, came in.
> S : Though Sheila knew Mohan's friend was a bad fellow, she accepted the
> invitation.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P R S Q
> (B) R P S Q
> (C) P R Q S
> (D) R P Q S
>
> 46. S1 : When the Romans invaded Britain about 2,000 years ago, their
> calendar was calculated on the phases of the moon.
> S6 : The astronomer's name was Sosigenes and his calendar had a year of 365
> days.
> P : This calender had gradually become so out of line with the seasons that
> it was two or three months behind.
> Q : The Emperor Julius Caesar was determined to correct it.
> R : Caesar had been to Egypt and seen the advantages of a calender which
> used only the sun.
> S : So he sought help from a Greek astronomer who lived in the Egyptian city
> of Alexandria.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) R Q P S
> (B) P Q R S
> (C) P S R Q
> (D) R S P Q
>
> 47. S1 : Education is in great demand today in India.
> S6 : Things have changed considerably now.
> P : These people were accustomed to applying their intelligence to the
> profession of their fathers.
> Q : Since independence it has spread to backward classes.
> R : They had no idea that they could train themselves to do something else.
> S : Besides this training they had little book learning.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P Q R S
> (B) Q P R S
> (C) P Q S R
> (D) Q P S R
>
> 48. S1 : There was once a king in India
> S6 : The three sons did not know what to do and where to go.
> P : The captain of the king's army wanted the kingdom for himself.
> Q : He died leaving three sons.
> R : The eldest of the three sons would have become the king.
> S : So he drove the three sons away and took everything in the kingdom in
> his possession.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) P R Q S
> (B) P S Q R
> (C) Q S P R
> (D) Q R P S
>
> 49. S1 : An old man died and left his son a lot of money.
> S6 : He became sad and lonely.
> P : Soon he had nothing left.
> Q : The son was a foolish young man.
> R : All his friends left him.
> S : He quickly spent all his money.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) S Q R P
> (B) Q S P R
> (C) S Q P R
> (D) Q S R P
>
> 50. S1 : Siberian crane is a migratory bird
> S6 : They return to Siberia at the onset of summer in India.
> P : They remain here for fourfive months.
> Q : Migrating birds are those which travel to other places for a period of
> time and then return.
> R : They can't sustain in the severe winter of Siberia.
> S : So during winters they travel thousands of miles to reach the bird
> sanctuary in Rajasthan in India.
> Which one of the following is the correct sequence ?
> (A) Q R S P
> (B) Q P S R
> (C) S R Q P
> (D) S P Q R
>
> *Answers with Explanation*
> 1. (D) 2. (D) 3. (D) 4. (A) 5. (C) 06. (A) 7. (C) 8. (A) 9. (D) 10. (C)
> 11. (C) 12. (D) 13. (C) 14. (A) 15. (A) 16. (C) 17. (B)
> 18. (C) 'Ephemeral' means 'short lived'.
> 19. (B) 'Obligatory' means 'required to be done'.
> 20. (A) 'Circumspect' means 'cautious'.
> 21. (D) 'Obscure' means 'hidden'.
> 22. (A) 'Repulsive' means 'unattractive'.
> 23. (A) 'Kindled' means 'to set alight'.
> 24. (A) 'Vital' means 'important'.
> 25. (C) 'Penury' means 'poverty'.
> 26. (D) 'Inhibit' means 'restrain'.
> 27. (B) 28. (D) 29. (B) 30. (B) 31. (C) 32. (A) 33. (B) 34. (C) 35. (D) 36.
> (D)
> 37. (C) 38. (C) 39. (D) 40. (A) 41. (B) 42. (A) 43. (A) 44. (A) 45. (B) 46.
> (B)
> 47. (B) 48. (D) 49. (B) 50. (C)
>
> --
> with warm regards
>
>
> Harish Sati
> Fortune Institute of International Business
> Plot no. 5, Vasant Gaon, Rao Tula Ram Marg
> Opp. R.R. Army Hospitial, New Delhi- 110057
> Mobile No:- 09990646343
> E-mail:- Harish.sati@gmail.com
>
> >
>
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