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NDA General Ability Test 2024 Question Paper

304 questions from the 2024 NDA exam, combining both papers of the year (NDA I and NDA II).

304questions
2papers (NDA I & II)
18chapters covered
Note: UPSC conducts NDA twice a year. This page combines both 2024 papers — NDA I and NDA II.

Questions from the 2024 exam

Q1MCQNDA I 2024

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

Mohan was living in a deplorable condition.

(A)reprehensible
(B)opprobrious
(C)despicable
(D)commendable
Q2MCQNDA I 2024

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

These exercises will counteract the effects of stress and tension.

(A)exacerbate
(B)foil
(C)thwart
(D)contravene
Q3MCQNDA I 2024

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

You have to persevere with difficult students.

(A)give up
(B)persist
(C)carry on
(D)stand firm
Q4MCQNDA I 2024

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

Their new colour scheme is hideous.

(A)appalling
(B)beautiful
(C)grotesque
(D)macabre
Q5MCQNDA I 2024

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

Everywhere they go, they squander their earnings.

(A)fritter away
(B)splurge
(C)squabble
(D)manage
Q6NDA I 2024

The Earth's climate is [6] changing and evolving. Some of [7] changes have been due to natural causes but others can be attributed to [8] activities such as deforestation, emissions from industry and transport, etc., which have led to the [9] of gases and aerosols in [10] atmosphere. These gases are known as greenhouse gases because they trap heat and [11] air temperatures near the ground, acting like a greenhouse on the surface of the [12]. In order to create and strengthen the scientific and analytical capacity [13] assessment of climate change in the country, different studies under Climate Change Action Programme [14]. Many important bilateral and multilateral meetings and negotiations are held [15] regular intervals.

Q7MCQNDA I 2024

Directions : In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank [6].

(A)passionately
(B)continually
(C)deadly
(D)thoughtfully
Q8MCQNDA I 2024

Directions : In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank [7].

(A)these
(B)those
(C)this
(D)that
Q9MCQNDA I 2024

Directions : In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank [8].

(A)practical
(B)geological
(C)human
(D)animal
Q10MCQNDA I 2024

Directions : In this section, there is a passage having some blank spaces, each blank space is followed by four individual words or group of words. Select a word or group of words you consider the most appropriate for filling the blank space, and indicate your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank [9].

(A)assimilation
(B)absolution
(C)collection
(D)accumulation

Topics covered in 2024

About the 2024 NDA General Ability Test paper

UPSC conducted NDA twice in 2024 NDA I and NDA II. This page brings both General Ability Test papers together: 304 questions as asked in the actual exams. The 2024 questions drew from 18 topics.

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