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NDA General Ability Test 2026 Question Paper

146 questions from the 2026 NDA exam.

146questions
17chapters covered

Questions from the 2026 exam

Q1MCQ2026

The ‘Jataka Tales’ present moral narratives in the form of <u>allegories</u>.

(A)aphorisms
(B)adages
(C)enjambments
(D)parables Answer: (d) parables
Q2MCQ2026

He was upbraided for appearing in court in a state of <u>inebriation</u>.

(A)ululation
(B)intoxication
(C)confabulation
(D)sublimation Answer: (b) intoxication
Q3MCQ2026

The <u>obstreperous</u> behavior of the students inside the classroom drew the attention of the Principal.

(A)compliant
(B)obnoxious
(C)inconspicuous
(D)disorderly Answer: (d) disorderly
Q4MCQ2026

These were based primarily in Himachal Pradesh, where the treks were as <u>gruelling</u> as the terrain.

(A)rigorous
(B)egregious
(C)unctuous
(D)ominous Answer: (a) rigorous
Q5MCQ2026

I think they would wish for some more <u>adornment</u> around the school campus for the special function.

(A)subsummation
(B)decoration
(C)coloration
(D)inculcation Answer: (b) decoration
Q6MCQ2026

The travel company tried to identify destinations that were <u>off the beaten track</u>.

(A)untenanted
(B)unfrequented
(C)unattended
(D)untoward Answer: (b) unfrequented
Q7MCQ2026

Women gather in the community park on a regular basis to <u>chant</u> prayers for the benefit of all.

(A)confound
(B)inculcate
(C)indite
(D)recite Answer: (d) recite
Q8MCQ2026

The HR Manager was able to <u>utilize</u> the specific skills of each member of the team assembled for the project.

(A)harness
(B)harbor
(C)harangue
(D)herald Answer: (a) harness
Q9MCQ2026

The oppressive pollution was noticed to have <u>abated</u> after the unseasonal rainfall.

(A)mitigated
(B)enhanced
(C)discontinued
(D)suppressed Answer: (a) mitigated
Q10MCQ2026

Often, the context and structure of an <u>ambiguous</u> statement is difficult to discern.

(A)absolutistic
(B)explicit
(C)cryptic
(D)solipsistic Answer: (c) cryptic Directions (Q. Nos. 11 to 20): Each item in this section consists of a sentence with an underlined word followed by four words. Select the word that is opposite in meaning to the underlined word and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

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All 146 questions from the 2026 NDA (National Defence Academy) General Ability Test paper. The 2026 questions drew from 17 topics.

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