UPSC NDA,NA English Sample Test

UPSC NDA,NA English Sample Test

English Grammar Paper NDA,NA Exams

Directions: In each of the following questions, out of the given alternatives, choose the

One which best expresses the meaning of the italicized bold part of the sentence.

1. Your despicable remarks call for no reply.

(a) Sarcastic

(b) Contemptuous

(c) Critical

(d) Contemptible

ANSWER: (d)

2. The merchant was renowned for his simple way of living.

(a) Notorious

(b) Famous

(c) Noted

(d) Notable

ANSWER: (c)

3. The Director leaves-on Tuesday on tour of the overseas branches of the company.

(a) Round up

(b) Private visit

(c) Journey

(d) Official visit

ANSWER : (d)

4. The base of Indian politicians is the group of sycophants around them who

earn had name for their leaders.

(a) Critics

(b) Flatterers

(c) Foppish

(d) Juror

ANSWER : (b)

5. The oppressive weather made the work difficult for them.

(a) Turbulent

(b) Disappointing

(c) Unbearable

(d) Cold

ANSWER : (c)

6. It was his practice to go for a walk every morning.

(a) Convention

(b) Habit

(c) Fashion

(d) Rule

ANSWER : (b)

7. He adopted quite a diffident stand when it was a matter of son’s career.

(a) Confident

(b) Bold

(c) Forward

(d) Unassuming

ANSWER : (d)

8. He has saved money because his wife is frugal.

(a) Strict

(b) Economic

(c) Economical

(d) Miserly

ANSWER : (c)

9. Before finalizing this transaction, I had to sign an indemnity bond.

(a) A compensation bond

(b) A security bond

(c) A partnership bond

(c) A reparation bond

ANSWER : (b)

10. The incident was a grim reflection of the bizarre things that go on in the village.

(a) Summary

(b) Picture

(c) Comment

(d) Portrait

ANSWER : (b)

11. The most common type of colour blindness involves inability to tell red from green.

(a) Prove

(b) Detect

(c) Distinguish

(d) Extract

ANSWER : (c)

12. Even today many people are guided by abstruse moral values.

(a) Irrational

(b) Obscure

(c) Impracticable

(d) Dangerous

ANSWER : (b)

13. His visit to foreign countries brought about a sea change in his outlook and

his attitude to the people.

(a) Favorable change

(b) Complete change

(c) Unfavorable change

(d) Partial change

ANSWER : (b)

14. He could not tolerate his friend rejoicing in his ignominy.

(a) Defeat

(b) Dishonor

(c) Misery

(d) Victory

ANSWER : (b)

15 The teacher felt nettled at the rowdiness of the boys.

(a) Displeased

(b) Annoyed

(c) Disgusted

(d) Perplexed

ANSWER : (b)

16. The indiscriminate demand for mass consumption goods is deplorable.

(a) Discreet

(b) Undifferentiated

(c) Desperate

(d) Insensitive

ANSWER : (c)

17. They venerated the old teacher.

(a) Humiliated

(b) Teased

(c) Respected

(d) Let go

ANSWER : (c)

18.. The prisoner has been Languishing in the jail for the last many years.

(a) Enjoying

(b) Avoiding

(c) Suffering

(d) Convicted

(e) Attempting

ANSWER : (c)

19. The new scheme was aimed at prohibiting all people from imbibing alcoholic drinks.

(a) Offering

(b) Smuggling

(c) Preparing

(d) Drinking

ANSWER : (d)

20. Persons with abstemious habits can adjust themselves in any social set up.

(a) Rustic

(b) Lavish

(c) Moderate

(d) Lucrative

ANSWER : (c)

21. The actor with many graces leaves the stage and becomes only a memory in a

world of happy memories.

(a) Delicacies

(b) Tact’s

(c) Charms

(d) Gestures

ANSWER : (c)

22. Whatever the verdict of history may be, Chaplin will occupy a unique place-in its pages.

(a) Prediction

(b) Outcome

(c) Judgment

(d) Voice

ANSWER : (c)

23. Shobha painted some delightful pictures of children.

(a) Funny

(b) Colorful

(c) Charming

(d) Happy

ANSWER : (c)

24. He kept his eyes peeled and his ears pricked for some important clue.

(a) Hint

(b) Inkling

(c) Intimation

(d) Signal

ANSWER : (a)

25. She overruled her son’s demand of a motorbike.

(a) Neglected

(b) Disallowed

(c) Ignored

(d) Fulfilled

ANSWER : (b)