NDA
General Ability
English
2026
NDA 2026 (Phase 1)
NDA General Ability Question (2026) — Solution
Question
Read the following pairs: Group of words One-word substitution Decayed with usually a very bad or disgusting smell Putrid Humorous in a clever and often ironic way Wry In a state of tremulous excitement Aflutter Select the pairs wherein the one-word substitution is correctly stated.
Options
- A. I and II only
- B. II and III only
- C. I and III only
- D. I, II and III
Step-by-step solution
The word 'Putrid' means decaying or rotting and emitting a fetid smell, which matches the first description. The word 'Wry' means using or expressing dry, especially mocking, humour, which matches the second description. The word 'Aflutter' means in a state of nervous or excited agitation, which matches the third description. All three pairs are correctly matched. Answer: I, II and III
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