UPSC NDA & NA Official Solved Papers

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During the trial, the witness's deposition was equivocal.

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The professor is known for his characteristic reticence.

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Observers noted the officials' increasingly capricious approach to administrative reforms.

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The novel presents an idealistic view of the ongoing political reform.

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The speaker's tone became increasingly caustic during the debate.

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The note drew attention to the fallacious assumptions underlying the proposals.

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The activist was sceptical with regard to the antecedents of the newly discovered documents.

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The panel found the conclusion somewhat speculative.

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After the mishap, the mood was sombre among the survivors.

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He is a professional artist.

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The controversial policy received the committee's imprimatur.

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The archaeologist was fascinated by the annular design of the ancient monument.

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The nobility is not known for its munificence.

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The goods kept in the storage facility were declared to be contraband.

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The judge ruled on the egregious violations of human rights by the authorities.

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Ipso facto

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Via media

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Quid pro quo

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A posteriori

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Modus operandi

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternatives to each. Select the most appropriate alternative which provides the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Burn your bridges'

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'Make no bones about something'

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'A blot on the landscape'

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'A bone of contention'

Given below are some idioms/phrases followed by four alternatives to each. Select the most appropriate alternative which provides the correct meaning of the idiom/phrase and mark your response on the Answer Sheet accordingly.

'Pour oil on troubled waters'