NDA 2022 previous year paper practice · PYQ-pattern set

NDA 2022 PYQ-pattern questions

Showing 10 of the 18 PYQ-pattern questions in this set — freshly worded in that year's pattern, not the original questions. Answers and solutions open under each question.

1. Q1 · Analytical Geometry of Two and Three Dimensions

   The distance between the points (3, 4) and (0, 0) is:

   • A. 5
   • B. 7
   • C. 1
   • D. 3
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Distance = √[(3-0)² + (4-0)²] = √(9 + 16) = √25 = 5.

2. Q2 · Statistics

   The mean of the data set 4, 8, 6, 10, 12 is:

   • A. 8
   • B. 9
   • C. 7
   • D. 10
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Mean = (4 + 8 + 6 + 10 + 12) / 5 = 40 / 5 = 8.

3. Q3 · Vocabulary

   Choose the word that is most nearly OPPOSITE in meaning to the word 'VALOUR':

   • A. Cowardice
   • B. Strength
   • C. Nobility
   • D. Wisdom
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   Valour means courage in the face of danger. The opposite of courage is cowardice, making option A correct.

4. Q4 · Fill in the Blanks

   Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word: The soldiers displayed remarkable _______ during the rescue operation in the flood-affected area.

   • A. negligence
   • B. bravery
   • C. indifference
   • D. confusion
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   In the context of a rescue operation, 'bravery' is the most appropriate word to describe commendable conduct by soldiers. Option B is correct.

5. Q5 · One-Word Substitution

   What is the one-word substitution for 'A person who believes in the equality of all people'?

   • A. Misogynist
   • B. Egalitarian
   • C. Philanthropist
   • D. Altruist
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   An 'Egalitarian' is a person who believes in the principle that all people are equal and deserve equal rights and opportunities.

6. Q6 · Physics (~25%)

   A wire of resistance 10 Ω is stretched to twice its original length. What will be its new resistance? (Assume volume remains constant)

   • A. 20 Ω
   • B. 40 Ω
   • C. 30 Ω
   • D. 10 Ω
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   When length is doubled while volume is constant, the area becomes half. Since R = ρL/A, if L becomes 2L and A becomes A/2, then R becomes 4R. New resistance = 4 × 10 = 40 Ω.

7. Q7 · History, Freedom Movement (~20%)

   The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place during which of the following movements?

   • A. Non-Cooperation Movement
   • B. Rowlatt Satyagraha
   • C. Civil Disobedience Movement
   • D. Quit India Movement
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, during the protests against the Rowlatt Act, which was part of the Rowlatt Satyagraha.

8. Q8 · Vector Algebra

   If vectors a = 2i + 3j and b = i – 2j, then the magnitude of a + b is:

   • A. √10
   • B. √5
   • C. √13
   • D. √17
   Answer and solution

   Answer: A

   a + b = (2+1)i + (3–2)j = 3i + j. Magnitude = √(3² + 1²) = √10.

9. Q9 · Vocabulary

   Choose the word most similar in meaning to 'BENEVOLENT':

   • A. Malevolent
   • B. Kind
   • C. Cruel
   • D. Indifferent
   Answer and solution

   Answer: B

   'Benevolent' means showing kindness and goodwill, so 'Kind' is the closest synonym.

10. Q10 · Sentence Improvement

    Select the best replacement for the underlined portion of the sentence: The soldiers exhibited remarkable courage during the battle and fought brave.

    • A. fought brave
    • B. fought bravely
    • C. fighting brave
    • D. fight bravely
    Answer and solution

    Answer: B

    The adverb 'bravely' should be used to modify the verb 'fought', not the adjective 'brave'.