Fill in the blanks (X, Y) in the following sentences with the appropriate word/phrase given in the brackets :
I. I spent X (less/the least) money on clothes in the whole family.
II. The people who work the hardest make Y (a few/the fewest) mistakes.
Identify the words/phrases and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
NDA · General Ability Test · UPSC · 2016–2026
Fill in the Blanks — NDA General Ability Test PYQs
109 questions from this chapter, asked in 9 NDA exams between 2016–2026.
Questions asked per year
Practice questions
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet :
__________, your transfer request is concerned, we'll be discussing it at the next meeting.
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet :
__________, did you know Ravi has a new job ?
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet :
__________, the wind, it was getting stronger, and I was getting colder.
Directions : Given below are sentences that use discourse markers/expressions to make them complete. Identify the most appropriate discourse marker/expression and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet :
__________, what are you doing in my room ?
Directions : The following items have a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
There is more than ________ to get the job done.
Directions : The following items have a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The class decided to organise ________.
Directions : The following items have a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The accused ________ before the judge.
Directions : The following items have a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
The manner in which the demolitions have been carried out ________ scrutiny by the High Court.
Directions : The following items have a blank space followed by four options. Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.
I ________ consider the opinions of all stakeholders before taking a final decision.
Why practise Fill in the Blanks PYQs?
Fill in the Blanks has appeared in 9 NDA General Ability Test exams we track between 2016–2026. UPSC examiners consistently reuse concepts and question patterns from this topic — practising its previous year questions is the most reliable way to know exactly what to expect in your exam.
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