Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2021
symbolic of peace, and prosperity (P) the Gupta Empire in India is (Q) represented through numismatic archaeological (R) and literary evidences of multiple kinds (S). The correct sequence should be :
- A QPRS ✓
- B QSRP
- C PSQR
- D RSQP
✓ Correct answer: (A)
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NDA2021
the transportation system so that it (P) and not just the affluent section of society (Q) provides mobility to everyone (R) there are many ways to restructure (S). The correct sequence should be :
- A PQRS
- B RQPS
- C SPRQ ✓
- D QRPS
✓ Correct answer: (C)
English Language › Sentence Ordering & Cloze
NDA2021
and accurately displays spatial (P) relationships between landforms and water bodies (Q) the globe shows Earth's spherical shape (R) and comparative distance between locations (S). The correct sequence should be :
- A PQRS
- B RPQS ✓
- C SPQR
- D QRPS
✓ Correct answer: (B)
English Language › Sentence Ordering & Cloze
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