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NDA General Ability Test 2017 Question Paper

301 questions from the 2017 NDA exam, combining both papers of the year (NDA I and NDA II).

301questions
2papers (NDA I & II)
16chapters covered
Note: UPSC conducts NDA twice a year. This page combines both 2017 papers — NDA I and NDA II.

Questions from the 2017 exam

Q1MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The discussion was wound up after a long and fruitful exchange of views.

(A)postponed
(B)cut short
(C)interrupted
(D)concluded
Q2MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He was fully alive to the need for making adjustments.

(A)concerned about
(B)worried about
(C)aware of
(D)indifferent about
Q3MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The police officer tried to intimidate the witness but in vain.

(A)inform
(B)reward
(C)frighten
(D)persuade
Q4MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

We must adopt drastic measures to control population growth.

(A)simple
(B)dramatic
(C)realistic
(D)severe
Q5MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He is extremely meticulous in his approach.

(A)simple
(B)careful
(C)fair
(D)reasonable
Q6MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The experts' minute examination brought to light some important clues.

(A)quick
(B)detailed
(C)superficial
(D)prolonged
Q7MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

The decision of the Union Government to repeal the Urban Land Ceiling Act has been welcomed by all.

(A)suppress
(B)amend
(C)cancel
(D)withhold
Q8MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

This is his maiden appearance on the screen.

(A)first
(B)last
(C)girlish
(D)shy
Q9MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

At the end of the marathon everybody was exhausted.

(A)weakened
(B)honoured
(C)satisfied
(D)tired
Q10MCQNDA II 2017

Directions : Directions : Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word/words followed by four options. Select the option that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words and mark your response in your Answer Sheet accordingly.

He gave me a counterfeit coin.

(A)rare
(B)fake
(C)unmatured
(D)inferior

Topics covered in 2017

About the 2017 NDA General Ability Test paper

UPSC conducted NDA twice in 2017 NDA I and NDA II. This page brings both General Ability Test papers together: 301 questions as asked in the actual exams. The 2017 questions drew from 16 topics.

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