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

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Q.491 Medium English Language Reading Comprehension
Arrange the sentences in logical order: A) The startup faced financial constraints initially. B) Eventually, it secured funding from venture capitalists. C) Its innovative approach impressed potential investors. D) The founders developed a revolutionary mobile application.
A D-A-C-B
B A-D-C-B
C C-D-A-B
D D-C-A-B
Correct Answer:  A. D-A-C-B
EXPLANATION

Chronological order: D (development) → A (constraints) → C (impressed investors) → B (secured funding) maintains logical narrative flow.

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Q.492 Easy English Language Reading Comprehension
Cloze test - Choose the appropriate word: 'The manuscript was so _____ that the editor took three months to review it thoroughly.'
A brief
B voluminous
C vague
D amusing
Correct Answer:  B. voluminous
EXPLANATION

'Voluminous' (lengthy/substantial) logically explains why the editor needed three months. Other options don't fit the cause-effect relationship.

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Q.493 Easy English Language Reading Comprehension
Correct the sentence: 'Despite having extensive experience, but he failed the interview.'
A Despite having extensive experience, he failed the interview.
B Though he had extensive experience, but he failed the interview.
C Having extensive experience, however he failed the interview.
D He had experience, still he failed the interview.
Correct Answer:  A. Despite having extensive experience, he failed the interview.
EXPLANATION

'Despite' already expresses contrast; adding 'but' creates redundancy. Remove 'but' for correct construction.

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Q.494 Easy English Language Reading Comprehension
Choose the word closest in meaning to 'EPHEMERAL':
A Permanent
B Temporary
C Valuable
D Harmful
Correct Answer:  B. Temporary
EXPLANATION

'Ephemeral' means lasting for a very short time; temporary is the closest synonym.

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Q.495 Easy English Language Reading Comprehension
Identify the error in the sentence: 'The data suggests that employees who work remotely shows higher productivity levels than their office-based counterparts.'
A No error
B Subject-verb disagreement; 'shows' should be 'show'
C 'remotely' is incorrectly placed
D 'higher' should be 'highly'
Correct Answer:  B. Subject-verb disagreement; 'shows' should be 'show'
EXPLANATION

The subject 'employees' is plural, so the verb should be 'show' not 'shows'. This is a basic subject-verb agreement error.

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Q.496 Easy English Language Reading Comprehension
Read the passage: 'The integration of renewable energy sources has become imperative in mitigating climate change. Solar and wind technologies have demonstrated remarkable efficiency in recent years. However, their intermittency remains a significant challenge.' Which statement best summarizes the main idea?
A Renewable energy is completely free from all challenges.
B Renewable energy is important but has issues with consistency.
C Solar technology is superior to wind technology.
D Climate change can only be solved through renewable energy.
Correct Answer:  B. Renewable energy is important but has issues with consistency.
EXPLANATION

The passage acknowledges both the importance and the challenge (intermittency) of renewable energy, making option B the accurate summary.

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Q.497 Medium English Language Reading Comprehension
Which pair of words are antonyms?
A Benign and malevolent
B Ephemeral and transient
C Meticulous and careful
D Obfuscate and complicate
Correct Answer:  A. Benign and malevolent
EXPLANATION

Benign (harmless/kind) and malevolent (evil/harmful) are true antonyms. Other pairs are synonyms.

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Q.498 Hard English Language Reading Comprehension
Identify the sentence with correct parallel structure:
A She enjoys reading, writing, and to paint
B He went to the store, buying groceries, and paid the bill
C The team celebrated their victory by cheering loudly, hugging each other, and dancing around the field
D Students must submit assignments, studying hard, and attend all classes
Correct Answer:  C. The team celebrated their victory by cheering loudly, hugging each other, and dancing around the field
EXPLANATION

Option C maintains parallel structure with three gerunds: cheering, hugging, and dancing. Others mix different grammatical forms.

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Q.499 Hard English Language Reading Comprehension
Cloze test - Choose appropriate word: 'The breakthrough in renewable energy technology _____ revolutionize the global power sector, reducing carbon emissions significantly.'
A could
B might
C will have to
D can
Correct Answer:  A. could
EXPLANATION

'Could' expresses possibility about a breakthrough, showing potential future impact. 'Could' is most appropriate for expressing capability/possibility.

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Q.500 Hard English Language Reading Comprehension
Read the complex passage: 'Contemporary educational institutions face the challenge of integrating digital literacy while maintaining traditional pedagogical values. While technological integration enhances accessibility, critics argue that it may diminish critical thinking skills.' What is the author's perspective?
A Technology is entirely beneficial for education
B Technology should not be integrated into education
C There is a tension between technology integration and traditional values
D Digital literacy is irrelevant in modern education
Correct Answer:  C. There is a tension between technology integration and traditional values
EXPLANATION

The passage presents both benefits and concerns, indicating a balanced view of the tension between technological integration and traditional pedagogical approaches.

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