NDA 2023
- Exam
- NDA
- Year
- 2023
- Subject
- General Ability
- Chapter
- English
NDA 2023 · General Ability · English
In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is...
In the following questions a pair of similar sounding words is provided. You are required to select the options that most appropriately describes the meaning of both the words
'Principal' and 'Principle'
Options
- A'Principal' means belief system, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution
- B'Principal' means head of an educational institution, and 'principle' means original sum on which interest is charged
- C'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution.
- D'Principal' means original sum on which interest is charged, and 'principle' means head of an educational institution.
Correct answer
C. 'Principle' means moral rule, and 'principal' means head of an educational institution.
Step-by-step solution
‘Principle’ means a moral rule or idea.
‘Principal’ refers to the head of the institution.