1000+ Fill in the blanks MCQ for NDA [Solved]

1. The audience____ at the end of drama.
A. applauded
B. appraised
C. exploded
D. appreciated
Answer : A

2. Is not learning superior ____ wealth ?
A. than
B. from
C. by
D. to
Answer : D

3. Sheila gained an advantage __________ me.
A. upon
B. from
C. on
D. over
Answer : D

4. The ability of a woman to do well does not ______ on whether it is a mans world or not, because everyone has
his/her own opportunities. (1) trust (2) depend (3) reckon (4) live (5) rest (6) believe
A. (4) and (5)
B. (2) and (3)
C. (1) and (6)
D. (2) and (5)
Answer : D

5. Among the factors_____ to the low productivity in agriculture, the first place is occupied by irregular water supply.
A. producing
B. showing
C. resulting
D. contributing
Answer : D

6. Happiness consists in being _________what we have?
A. contented to
B. contented with
C. contented for
D. contented in
Answer : B

7. Rajeev was upset because he _____________ forgotten his best friends birthday?
A. have
B. shall
C. will
D. had
Answer : D

8. Modern music doesn't king ______ to longevity, sometimes it is hard even to remember what the biggest hit from a _____ of years ago was.
A. itself, couple
B. much few
C. money some
D. mother, spatter
Answer : A

9. Raj was _____________ introvert and would prefer to sit in the library rather than go out with friends.
A. the
B. a
C. like
D. an
Answer : D

10. I had not expected to meet him; it was quite an ______ meeting.
A. organised
B. intentional
C. undesirable
D. accidental
Answer : D

11. Can you please __________ my web site just before I publish it ?
A. find out
B. go through
C. set out
D. look up
Answer : B

12. She was remarkably __________ in singing and dancing.
A. accomplished
B. conducive
C. fluctuating
D. cooperative
Answer : A

13. Though fond of many acquaintances, I desire_____ only with a few.
A. introduction
B. cordiality
C. intimacy
D. encounter
Answer : C

14. She did not tell _________ that she _________ attended the party.
A. someone, have
B. no one, has
C. him, not
D. anyone, had
Answer : D

15. It is inconceivable that in many schools children are subjected to physical _________ in the name of discipline.
A. violation
B. exercise
C. violence
D. security
Answer : C

16. The influence of the environment on man is revealed by an_____ study.
A. anthropological
B. ecological
C. epigraphic
D. numismatic
Answer : B

17. This is not the first time that the management has done some ___________ .
A. tough talk
B. tough talking
C. firm talk
D. firm talking
Answer : A

18. He will dispense ______ your services.
A. of
B. off
C. on
D. with
Answer : D

19. Their ____ to scale the mountain peak was an absolute failure.
A. attempt
B. desire
C. anxiety
D. proposal
Answer : A

20. A growing number of these expert professionals ___________ having to train foreigners as the students end up ___________ the teachers who have to then unhappily content with no jobs at all or new jobs with drastically reduced pay packets
A. are, supplanting
B. welcome, assisting
C. resist, challenging
D. resent, replacing
Answer : A

21. She had a terrible night caused by a(n)_____ during her sleep.
A. incubus
B. debility
C. obsession
D. delusion
Answer : A

22. The last____ were performed before the body was cremated.
A. rites
B. writes
C. rights
D. withers
Answer : A

23. The manager told us _________ Ramesh was very anxious _________ the meeting.
A. about, in
B. that, before
C. like, during
D. the, for
Answer : B

24. He has already made up his mind on this issue. Now it is____ to argue with him.
A. sympathetic
B. vague
C. futile
D. contradictory
Answer : C

25. I am an entertainer, ___________ , I have to keep smiling becaue in my heart laughter and sorrow have an affinity.
A. even if I have tears in me
B. even though I am depressed inside
C. while entertaining people
D. in the entertainment business
Answer : B

26. She tries to adjust __________ her relations.
A. for
B. at
C. so
D. with
Answer : D

27. The manners and ___________ of the nouveau riche is a recurrent ___________ in the literature.
A. style, motif
B. morals, story
C. wealth, theme
D. morals, theme
Answer : D

28. The law prohibits a person from felling a sandalwood tree, even if it grows on ones own land, without prior permission from the government. As poor people cannot deal with the government this legal provision leads to a rip-roaring business for ___________, who care neither for the ___________ , nor for the trees
A. middlemen, rich
B. the government, poor
C. touts, rich
D. touts, poor
Answer : D

29. Shanku was born_____ a silver spoon in his mouth and was very proud of his wealth.
A. with
B. along
C. on
D. within
Answer : A

30. More is ___________ of conditions of the tribals in Maharashtra than ___________ conditions of those in the other parts of the country.
A. certain, the
B. known, of
C. aware, of
D. aware, of
Answer : B

31. The teacher _________ the concept by _________ practical examples.
A. showed, telling
B. gave, speaking
C. liked, citing
D. explained - quoting
Answer : D

32. The students _________ not reach on time _________ of the transport strike.
A. can, as
B. could, because
C. may, account
D. will, despite
Answer : B

33. The treasure was hidden ______ a big shore.
A. on
B. underneath
C. toward
D. off
Answer : D

34. My inward petition was instantly _______________. First, a delightful cold wave descended over my back and under my feet, ________________ all discomfort.
A. acknowledged, banishing
B. repudiated, infuriating
C. acceded, exacerbating
D. decimated, assuaging
Answer : A

35. The masks worn by the men helped them _______their identity.
A. conceal
B. congeal
C. masquerade
D. cheat
Answer : A

36. Science is a sort of news agency comparable ___________ to other news agencies.
A. principally
B. in principle
C. in principal
D. in spirit and form
Answer : B

37. Few countries can____India in variety, colour and richness of dance-forms.
A. rival
B. depict
C. parallel
D. fight
Answer : A

38. After a short holiday Rajni came back totally_______.
A. rejuvenated
B. reborn
C. refurbished
D. revamped
Answer : A

39. It____ not look like a great deal today, but back then it was a coup: no man before ____ to import tea directly into Ireland.
The option that will best fill the blanks in the above sentences would be:
A. may, has dared
B. may, had dared
C. might, have dared
D. might, have ever dared
Answer : B

40. ____ at the major ports has led planners to develop satellite ports near them.
A. density
B. containment
C. transportation
D. congestion
Answer : D

41. The law prohibits a person from felling a sandalwood tree, even if it grows on ones own land, without prior permission from the government. As poor people cannot deal with the government, this legal provision leads to a rip-roaring business for ___________, who care neither for the ___________ , nor for the trees.
A. middlemen, rich
B. the government, poor
C. touts, rich
D. touts, poor
Answer : D

42. The car driver was arrested for rash driving and his licence was_____ by the police.
A. impounded
B. prescribed
C. suspended
D. penalised
Answer : A

43. No child is _________ understanding. One has to wait and provide proper guidance.
A. dull to
B. dull in
C. dull of
D. dull for
Answer : B

44. Mohans career has taken some __________ twists and turns.
A. incentive
B. interesting
C. interactive
D. intuitive
Answer : B

45. The petitioner had ______ an immediate stay form the court on allotment of the Hats ________ of investigation into the alleged irregularities.
A. asked file process
B. sought, completion
C. propagated, finish
D. demanded, course
Answer : B

46. Satyajitrays films ________ all barriers of caste, creed and religion. They are universal.
A. transcend
B. transcends
C. trancend
D. transend
Answer : C

47. ______________ his being innocent of the crime, the judge sentenced him to one year imprisonment.
A. Inspite o
B. In case of
C. On account of
D. In the event of
Answer : C

48. In an effort to provide _________ for higher education to all, most of the universities have been providing education without adequate infrastructure, thus churning out _________ graduates every year.
A. chances, fresh
B. platform, capable
C. opportunities, unemployable
D. prospects, eligible
Answer : B

49. I had already published a novel and it was an unexpected success. I thought my ___________ .
A. days were up
B. chances were good
C. lady luck was happy
D. fortune was made
Answer : D

50. _________ of illiteracy from a nation that is set to become the most populated in the world is by no ________easy.
A. Countering, task
B. Driving, measure
C. Curbing, way
D. Eradication, means
Answer : D