Reading Comprehension · NDA previous year questions

291 questions asked across 12 exam years, newest first

Year-wise papers Topic-wise questions

Practise this topic

2012 23 questions

Q462012 · 15 Apr 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow each passage. PASSAGE—1 Even in the most primitive societies, the great majority of people satisfy a large part of their material needs by exchanging goods and services. Very few people indeed can make for themselves everything they need —all their food, their clothes, their housing, their tools. Ever since men started living in communities, they have been satisfying their needs by means of specialization and exchange; increasingly each individual has concentrated on what he can do best, and has produced more of the special goods or services in which he has concentrated, than he can consume himself. The surplus he has exchanged with other members of the community, acquiring, in exchange the things he needs that others have produced.
The hypothesis about the possibility of planets parallel to the Earth gets its strength from the fact that
1. A.the scientists have discovered them
2. B.books have been written about them
3. C.the planetary system exists
4. D.many people have shown interest in it
Show answer
Answer: C
Q472012 · 15 Apr 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow each passage. PASSAGE—1 Even in the most primitive societies, the great majority of people satisfy a large part of their material needs by exchanging goods and services. Very few people indeed can make for themselves everything they need —all their food, their clothes, their housing, their tools. Ever since men started living in communities, they have been satisfying their needs by means of specialization and exchange; increasingly each individual has concentrated on what he can do best, and has produced more of the special goods or services in which he has concentrated, than he can consume himself. The surplus he has exchanged with other members of the community, acquiring, in exchange the things he needs that others have produced.
The statement, “If life had gained a foothold on such a planet” means that
1. A.if there is life on the planet, it would be like ours
2. B.if we go there, we can develop it like this Earth
3. C.even if we try, we cannot go and live there
4. D.it is impossible for life to develop there
Show answer
Answer: A
Q482012 · 15 Apr 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow each passage. PASSAGE—1 Even in the most primitive societies, the great majority of people satisfy a large part of their material needs by exchanging goods and services. Very few people indeed can make for themselves everything they need —all their food, their clothes, their housing, their tools. Ever since men started living in communities, they have been satisfying their needs by means of specialization and exchange; increasingly each individual has concentrated on what he can do best, and has produced more of the special goods or services in which he has concentrated, than he can consume himself. The surplus he has exchanged with other members of the community, acquiring, in exchange the things he needs that others have produced.
PASSAGE—3 “The doctor’s coming in a minute, Inspector”, said Miss Smith. “Yes, thank you for phoning, Miss Smith. It was very kind of you ..... the lady’s name is Mrs. West, you say, .....” “Yes, that’s right.” “And what about Mr. West?” “Doctor West, Inspector.” “Oh, I see ..... Well, Doctor West, then. Do you know where he is?” “Not exactly, Inspector. He never told Mrs. West where he was going. You see, they hated each other.” “What do you mean?” “Well, Doctor West thought that Mrs. West was in love with another man, and everyone knows Doctor West went to see another woman.” The conversation appears to be taking place
1. A.in a street where an accident has just occurred
2. B.in a hotel where Mrs. West suddenly became ill
3. C.in Mrs. West’s house where the police are enquiring into lady’s murder
4. D.in Mrs. West’s house where a theft has taken place the night before
Show answer
Answer: C
Q492012 · 15 Apr 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow each passage. PASSAGE—1 Even in the most primitive societies, the great majority of people satisfy a large part of their material needs by exchanging goods and services. Very few people indeed can make for themselves everything they need —all their food, their clothes, their housing, their tools. Ever since men started living in communities, they have been satisfying their needs by means of specialization and exchange; increasingly each individual has concentrated on what he can do best, and has produced more of the special goods or services in which he has concentrated, than he can consume himself. The surplus he has exchanged with other members of the community, acquiring, in exchange the things he needs that others have produced.
The questions the Inspector asks are
1. A.inquisitive
2. B.foolish
3. C.disturbing
4. D.searching
Show answer
Answer: D
Q502012 · 15 Apr 2012
Directions
Directions (For the 10 items which follow) : Read the following three passages and answer the items that follow each passage. PASSAGE—1 Even in the most primitive societies, the great majority of people satisfy a large part of their material needs by exchanging goods and services. Very few people indeed can make for themselves everything they need —all their food, their clothes, their housing, their tools. Ever since men started living in communities, they have been satisfying their needs by means of specialization and exchange; increasingly each individual has concentrated on what he can do best, and has produced more of the special goods or services in which he has concentrated, than he can consume himself. The surplus he has exchanged with other members of the community, acquiring, in exchange the things he needs that others have produced.
“You see, they hated each other.” “What do you mean?” The Inspector seems
1. A.to know Doctor West’s secret
2. B.surprised to get the information
3. C.not to have understood Miss Smith
4. D.not impressed by Miss Smith’s information
Show answer
Answer: B

2011 37 questions

Q42011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
He told (a) that his brother (b) was singer. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: A, C
Q52011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
When we reached at the station (a) I fought my way through people and luggage (b) and secured a place next to the window. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: A
Q62011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The managing director along with his staff members were present (a) for (b) the annual general body meeting. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: A
Q72011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
If you will follow my instructions, (a) you will definitely score high marks (b) in the entrance examination. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: A
Q82011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
In many respects, (a) India is different (b) than western countries. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: C
Q92011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The members of the family (a) soon became (b) aware what had taken place. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: C
Q102011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
I have met him (a) on Monday last (b) and had a long discussion. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: A
Q112011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
It is time (a) we decide not to play cricket, (b) for the next two years. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: B
Q122011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
He likes (a) the sceneries (b) of the hills. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: B
Q132011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
I did not know (a) that you have left your handbag in our office (b) when you came to see me last Friday. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: B
Q142011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
He wanted me (a) to bring two breads and some butter (b) for breakfast. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: B
Q152011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The parents are happy to know (a) that a number of summer programmes have been arranged (b) for the benefit of their children. (c) No error. (d)
1. A.(a)
2. B.(b)
3. C.(c)
4. D.No error
Show answer
Answer: D
Q182011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The government should PROSCRIBE that sort of literature.
1. A.rusticate
2. B.excommunicate
3. C.ban
4. D.outlaw
Show answer
Answer: C, D
Q192011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The volcano on the island is DORMANT.
1. A.cold
2. B.inactive
3. C.dangerous
4. D.old
Show answer
Answer: B
Q202011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
A person who EQUIVOCATES should not be relied upon.
1. A.deceives others
2. B.tells lies
3. C.gives misleading statements
4. D.flatters
Show answer
Answer: C
Q212011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The newspaper reports were MENDACIOUS.
1. A.mischievous
2. B.truthful
3. C.provocative
4. D.false
Show answer
Answer: D
Q222011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The priest pronounced BENEDICTION.
1. A.good wishes
2. B.blessings
3. C.punishment
4. D.appreciation
Show answer
Answer: B
Q232011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
Her habits are INNOCUOUS.
1. A.useful
2. B.injurious
3. C.causing no harm
4. D.bad
Show answer
Answer: C
Q242011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
I INVEIGHED her for her different outlook.
1. A.criticized
2. B.rebuked
3. C.disliked
4. D.appreciated
Show answer
Answer: A
Q252011 · 21 Aug 2011
Passage
MCQ (More than One Correct Answer) Refer to the directions above.
The youth was BEFOGGED when he was interrogated loudly by the police inspector.
1. A.terrified
2. B.panicky
3. C.surprised
4. D.puzzled
Show answer
Answer: D