NDA (I & II) 2020 General Ability Test · Question 25 of 148

Correct — C, patiently. This is a synonym item for 'with equanimity'. Equanimity is calmness and composure, so listening 'with equanimity' means listening calmly and without agitation — 'patiently' is the closest of the given adverbs.

• (a)carelessly — 'Carelessly' means without attention or concern; equanimity is calm attentiveness, not indifference.
• (b)excitedly — 'Excitedly' means with agitation or high emotion — the opposite of the calm poise of equanimity.
• (d)half-heartedly — 'Half-heartedly' means without real interest or effort; equanimity is composed engagement, not lack of interest.

This is a synonym item — 'equanimity' is calmness and composure, so 'with equanimity' is nearest to 'patiently' among the options.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'composure'.

  • (a)panic
  • (b)calmness
  • (c)anger
  • (d)confusion

  Answer(b) calmness — 'composure' is a calm, controlled state of mind.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'serenity'.

  • (a)turmoil
  • (b)tranquillity
  • (c)haste
  • (d)dread

  Answer(b) tranquillity — 'serenity' means peaceful calm, matching 'tranquillity'.