NDA General Ability 3 September 2023 | Synonyms Question 22 | English

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

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'

A

'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means movement towards a lower place

B

'Dissent' means having ideas different from general beliefs or official position, and 'descent' means being of acceptable standard

C

'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means movement towards a lower place

D

'Dissent' means being of acceptable standard, and 'descent' means ideas different from general beliefs or official position

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

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'

A

'Device' means to determine, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.

B

'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means to determine

C

'Device' means a piece of equip-ment meant for accomplishing a specific task, and 'devise' means finding a new way to do something

D

'Device' means finding a new way to do something, and 'devise' means a piece of equipment meant for accomplishing a specific task.

3

NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

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'

A

'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means misuse of authority

B

'Discrete' means separate and distinct categories of objects, and 'discreet' means maintaining confidentiality

C

'Discrete' means being careful in what one says or does, and 'discreet' means separate and distinct categories of objects

D

'Discrete' means misuse of authority and 'discreet' means being careful in what one says or does

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NDA General Ability 3 September 2023

MCQ (Single Correct Answer)

+4

-1.33

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'

A

'Eminent' means important and famous, and 'imminent' means something about to happen

B

'Eminent' means something un- pleasant about to happen, and 'imminent' means important and famous person

C

'Eminent' means important and famous person, and 'imminent' means inherent or existing within

D

'Eminent' means inherent or existing within, and 'imminent' means something about to happen