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NDA & CDS MCQ questions — Mathematics, English, GK, Reasoning for defence exams.

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Q.1 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The technology startup's _______ expansion into emerging markets, though ambitious, lacked adequate infrastructure support.
A conservative
B circumscribed
C precipitous
D cautious
Correct Answer:  C. precipitous
EXPLANATION

'Precipitous' (hasty and steep) fits the context where ambition lacked adequate support, suggesting overly rapid expansion.

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Q.2 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The pharmaceutical company's _______ disclosure of clinical trial data violations resulted in significant regulatory penalties.
A belated
B prompt
C voluntary
D transparent
Correct Answer:  A. belated
EXPLANATION

'Belated' (late) fits best when penalties followed disclosure, indicating the revelation came late, contrasting with prompt or immediate disclosure.

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Q.3 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The filmmaker's _______ portrayal of historical events was criticized for being both _______ and ideologically driven.
A objective; balanced
B nuanced; impartial
C tendentious; anachronistic
D faithful; accurate
Correct Answer:  C. tendentious; anachronistic
EXPLANATION

Tendentious (biased) portrayal is anachronistic (historically inaccurate) when driven by ideology.

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Q.4 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The parliamentary debates were marked by _______ rhetoric that _______ rather than resolved the contentious issues.
A measured; exacerbated
B inflammatory; exacerbated
C conciliatory; ameliorated
D rational; obfuscated
Correct Answer:  B. inflammatory; exacerbated
EXPLANATION

Inflammatory rhetoric exacerbates tensions rather than resolving them.

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Q.5 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The architect's _______ design philosophy, though aesthetically _______, faced practical implementation challenges.
A conservative; innovative
B minimalist; ornate
C unconventional; striking
D traditional; revolutionary
Correct Answer:  C. unconventional; striking
EXPLANATION

Unconventional yet striking design faces real-world implementation issues logically.

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Q.6 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The economist's _______ analysis of inflation trends was rendered _______ by recent market fluctuations in 2024.
A accurate; vindicated
B preliminary; moot
C comprehensive; irrelevant
D pessimistic; optimistic
Correct Answer:  C. comprehensive; irrelevant
EXPLANATION

Comprehensive analysis becoming irrelevant due to market changes shows impact of unforeseen events.

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Q.7 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The activist's _______ campaigns against environmental degradation have proven more _______ than conventional advocacy methods.
A conventional, conservative
B unorthodox, efficacious
C timid, revolutionary
D moderate, radical
Correct Answer:  B. unorthodox, efficacious
EXPLANATION

Unorthodox (unconventional) campaigns being more efficacious (effective) creates logical contrast.

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Q.8 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The bureaucrat's _______ refusal to acknowledge the legitimate grievances of citizens demonstrated his _______ attitude toward public welfare.
A obstinate, progressive
B obstinate, callous
C flexible, benevolent
D reasonable, altruistic
Correct Answer:  B. obstinate, callous
EXPLANATION

Obstinate refusal paired with callous (indifferent) attitude logically explains disregard for grievances.

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Q.9 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
The witness's _______ account of the incident cast serious doubt on the defendant's _______ of innocence.
A corroborated, assertion
B equivocal, protestation
C spurious, claim
D credible, declaration
Correct Answer:  B. equivocal, protestation
EXPLANATION

Equivocal (unclear/contradictory) account with protestation (assertion of innocence) creates appropriate contrast.

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Q.10 Hard English Language Fill in the Blanks
Despite the teacher's _______ efforts to engage students, the subject remained _______ to most learners.
A assiduous, germane
B soporific, engaging
C assiduous, abstruse
D perfunctory, lucid
Correct Answer:  C. assiduous, abstruse
EXPLANATION

Assiduous (diligent) efforts contrasted with abstruse (difficult to understand) subject matter.

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