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Topic

Apostrophe usage

Asked 2 times in NDA, peaking in 2022.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2022–2022
Span
2022
Peak
2/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in NDA — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2022
  • Recurs across 1 years (2022–2022)

Across exams

NDA · 2

How the concept evolved

222
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

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Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2022
India's strengths are (a) / its diversity of culture and (b) / the spirit of tolerance in it's people. (c) / No error (d)
  1. A India's strengths are
  2. B its diversity of culture and
  3. C the spirit of tolerance in it's people. ✓
  4. D No error
✓ Correct answer: (C)
English Language › Grammar & Usage
NDA2022
The greatest glory in life (a) / is to be able to realize ones dreams and ambitions (b) / without trampling on those of others. (c) / No error (d)
  1. A The greatest glory in life
  2. B is to be able to realize ones dreams and ambitions ✓
  3. C without trampling on those of others.
  4. D No error
✓ Correct answer: (B)
English Language › Grammar & Usage

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