One-word Substitution · NDA previous year questions

2023 10 questions

1. Q312023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Principal' and 'Principle'

   1. A.'Principal' means belief system, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution
   2. B.'Principal' means head of an educational institution, and 'principle' means original sum on which interest is charged
   3. C.'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution.
   4. D.'Principal' means original sum on which interest is charged, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution.
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   Answer: C

2. Q322023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Plane' and 'Plain'

   1. A.'Plane' means a flat surface, and 'plain' means something that flies.
   2. B.'Plane' means a flat surface, and 'plain' means not elaborate.
   3. C.'Plane' means something that doesn't fly, and 'plain' means flat surface.
   4. D.'Plane' means not elaborate, and 'plain' means flat surface.
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   Answer: B

3. Q332023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Pail' and 'Pale'

   1. A.'Pale' means inferior or unim- pressive, and 'pail' means faded.
   2. B.'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.
   3. C.'Pale' means faded or light in shade, and 'pail' means a bucket.
   4. D.'Pale' means a bucket, and 'pail' means inferior or unimpressive.
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   Answer: C

4. Q342023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Metal' and 'Mettle'

   1. A.'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means malleable metal.
   2. B.'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means metallic substance.
   3. C.'Metal' means mental resilience, and 'mettle' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor.
   4. D.'Metal' is a hard shiny material that is a good conductor, and 'mettle' means mental resilience.
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   Answer: D

5. Q352023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Hail' and 'Hale'

   1. A.'Hail' means pellets of frozen rain, and 'hale' means wind storm
   2. B.'Hail' means pellets of frozen rain, and 'hale' means strong and healthy
   3. C.'Hail' means pellets of frozen rain, and 'hale' means to greet with enthusiastic approval
   4. D.'Hail' means strong and healthy, and 'hale' means pellets of frozen rain
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   Answer: B

6. Q362023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Conscious' and 'Conscience'

   1. A.'Conscious' means sense of right and wrong, and 'conscience' means awareness about something
   2. B.'Conscious' means alert, and 'conscience' means presence of mind
   3. C.'Conscious' means intent, and 'conscience' means unprincipled action
   4. D.'Conscious' means aware, and 'conscience' means sense of right and wrong
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   Answer: D

7. Q372023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Dissent' and 'Descent'

   1. A.'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means movement towards a lower place
   2. B.'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means being of acceptable standard
   3. C.'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means movement towards a lower place
   4. D.'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means ideas different from general beliefs or official position
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   Answer: A

8. Q382023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Devise' and 'Device'

   1. A.'Device' means to determine, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.
   2. B.'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means to determine
   3. C.'Device' means a piece of equip-ment meant for accomplishing a specific task, and 'devise' means finding a new way to do something
   4. D.'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.
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   Answer: C

9. Q392023 · 3 Sept 2023

   Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Discrete' and 'Discreet'

   1. A.'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means misuse of authority
   2. B.'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means maintaining confidentiality
   3. C.'Discrete' means being careful in what one says or does, and 'discreet' means separate and distinct categories of objects
   4. D.'Discrete' means misuse of authority and 'discreet' means being careful in what one says or does
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   Answer: B

10. Q402023 · 3 Sept 2023

    Directions: In the following question a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words and mark your response in the Answer Sheet accordingly. 'Eminent' and 'Imminent'

    1. A.'Eminent' means important and famous, and 'imminent' means something about to happen
    2. B.'Eminent' means something un- pleasant about to happen, and 'imminent' means important and famous person
    3. C.'Eminent' means important and famous person, and 'imminent' means inherent or existing within
    4. D.'Eminent' means inherent or existing within, and 'imminent' means something about to happen
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    Answer: A