Question
Directions: Each item consists of a sentence with underlined word/words followed by four words. Select the word that is nearest in meaning to the underlined word/words. The 'Jataka Tales' present moral narratives in the form of allegories .
NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Options
- A. aphorisms
- B. adages
- C. enjambments
- D. parables
Answer
D. parables
Step-by-step solution
An allegory is a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one. A parable is a simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson. Both words refer to narratives that convey a moral message. An aphorism is a concise statement of a scientific principle or a general truth. An adage is a proverb or short statement expressing a general truth. An enjambment is the continuation of a sentence without a pause beyond the end of a line, couplet, or stanza in poetry. Therefore, 'parables' is the word nearest in meaning to 'allegories'. Answer: parables
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