Other English · NDA previous year questions

Simulations of the 20th century by climate models that exclude the observed increase ______ greenhouse gases fail to simulate the increase in temperature over the second half of the 20th century.

1. A.of
2. B.in
3. C.by
4. D.to

In extremely poor societies, children can be put to work ______ a young age and are therefore a source of income.

1. A.in
2. B.on
3. C.by
4. D.at

People who are averse ______ hard work, generally do not succeed in life.

1. A.to
2. B.about
3. C.at
4. D.on

I have known her ______ a long time.

1. A.since
2. B.for
3. C.at
4. D.before

I accepted the offer ______ certain conditions.

1. A.on
2. B.in
3. C.by
4. D.within

She is a woman ______ humble origin.

1. A.off
2. B.of
3. C.from
4. D.within

There is no cure ______ the common cold.

1. A.for
2. B.of
3. C.to
4. D.on

I ran ______ John yesterday, and it was a pleasant surprise.

1. A.by
2. B.off
3. C.beside
4. D.into

My grandmother enjoyed boating ______ the lovely lake.

1. A.in
2. B.on
3. C.beside
4. D.within

He visits the needy to relieve them ______ their sufferings and poverty.

1. A.from
2. B.off
3. C.of
4. D.on

I was deeply affected by his $\underline{\text{urbane}}$ behaviour.

1. A.rural
2. B.rude
3. C.irrational
4. D.indifferent

His $\underline{\text{timidity}}$ proved costly.

1. A.arrogance
2. B.boldness
3. C.skilfulness
4. D.cunning

Arrangements were made to handle the $\underline{\text{mammoth}}$ gathering tactfully.

1. A.significant
2. B.small
3. C.unruly
4. D.noisy

He was $\underline{\text{engrossed}}$ in his work when I walked in.

1. A.occupied
2. B.inattentive
3. C.engaged
4. D.absent

These are the main points of the $\underline{\text{preceding}}$ paragraph.

1. A.following
2. B.previous
3. C.first
4. D.last

He is suffering from a $\underline{\text{severe}}$ cough.

1. A.violent
2. B.mild
3. C.bad
4. D.continuous

$\underline{\text{Cumulatively}}$, the effect of these drugs is quite bad.

1. A.Individually
2. B.Obviously
3. C.Clearly
4. D.Collectively

He was $\underline{\text{conspicuous}}$ because of his colourful shirt.

1. A.charming
2. B.ugly
3. C.small
4. D.unnoticeable

He hates these $\underline{\text{continual}}$ arguments with his friend.

1. A.repeated
2. B.irrational
3. C.occasional
4. D.regular

He fell into an ABYSS of despair.

1. A.Well
2. B.Deep pit
3. C.Sea
4. D.Hollow

He had the AUDACITY to interrupt the Governor of the State while the latter was addressing a gathering of academicians.

1. A.Courage
2. B.Authority
3. C.Foolishness
4. D.Arrogance

After weeks of FRENETIC activity, the ground was ready for the big match.

1. A.Strenuous
2. B.Hurried
3. C.Excited
4. D.Hectic

The students took COPIOUS notes during the lecture delivered by the visiting professor.

1. A.Extensive
2. B.Exhaustive
3. C.Bounteous
4. D.Abounding

Very few people are IMPERVIOUS to criticism.

1. A.Impenetrable
2. B.Unaffected
3. C.Unstoppable
4. D.Unmindful

The policemen kept on questioning the criminal but failed to ELICIT the truth.

1. A.Evoke
2. B.Wrest
3. C.Obtain
4. D.Extort