NDA (II) 2019 General Ability Test · Question 8 of 148

Correct — A, bankrupt. To be 'broke' is an informal way of saying one has run out of money and cannot meet one's debts — that is, 'bankrupt' — and the plea to 'seek support from the government' confirms this ruined financial state.

• (b)rich — 'Rich' means having plenty of money — the direct opposite of being broke.
• (c)making profit — A firm 'making profit' is earning money; that contradicts the need to seek government support.
• (d)having liabilities — 'Having liabilities' merely means owing money; a solvent company can carry liabilities, so it does not capture being penniless like 'broke'.

This is a synonym item — pick the word nearest in meaning to 'broke' (out of money, unable to pay); the closest match is 'bankrupt'.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'insolvent'.

  • (a)wealthy
  • (b)penniless
  • (c)thrifty
  • (d)generous

  Answer(b) penniless — 'insolvent' means unable to pay debts, i.e., without money.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'destitute'.

  • (a)affluent
  • (b)poverty-stricken
  • (c)comfortable
  • (d)secure

  Answer(b) poverty-stricken — 'destitute' means extremely poor and lacking the means to live.