Paper II · Part A — English

Fill in the Blanks

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Core5 mapped NDA questions

Build the idea

Build exam-ready understanding by connecting the core idea, formulas or facts, worked example and previous NDA questions. Focus on why each rule works, then test it under timed conditions.

Concept

A single sentence has one (or two) blanks and you choose the most appropriate word(s). It tests vocabulary, prepositions and grammar.

Decide first what part of speech the blank needs.

Key Points & Formulas

Identify the required part of speech (noun, verb, adjective, adverb).
Prepositions follow fixed patterns (interested in, good at, afraid of).
For two-blank items, an option must fit both blanks.
Eliminate clearly wrong options to narrow the choice.

Worked Example

Q. Fill the blank: 'She is very good ____ mathematics.'

The fixed preposition after 'good' (skill) is 'at'.

Answer: 'good at mathematics'.

Common traps

Reading the prompt too quickly and missing a qualifier.
Memorising the result without checking when it applies.
Skipping units, signs, chronology or the final reasonableness check.

NDA shortcuts

State the governing rule before substituting values.
Eliminate impossible options before doing full calculation.

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5 NDA questions

Choose an answer before the solution appears. Option order is mixed automatically.

Question 1

NDA Practice 2026

Fill in the blank: The audience was completely ____ by the magician’s performance.

Question 2

NDA I 2025

The manner in which the demolitions have been carried out _____ scrutiny by the High Court.

Question 3

NDA II 2023

India has been able to successfully ____ its population through family planning programmes.

Question 4

NDA II 2023

Given the scale of the challenges that ____ us today, our company proposes more viable plans for sustainability.

Question 5

NDA II 2023

As the Southwest monsoon ____ through most of July, flash floods caused by the waters of the Narmada hit Jabalpur town.

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