NDA (I & II) 2020 General Ability Test · Question 27 of 148

Correct — D, dodgy. This is a synonym item for 'cunning'. 'Cunning' means clever in a sly, crafty, not-to-be-trusted way; 'dodgy' (dishonest, shifty, not straightforward) carries that same untrustworthy edge, so it is the nearest match — the other options give cleverness without the deceit.

• (a)capable — 'Capable' means able or competent; it is a neutral-to-positive skill word with none of the slyness of 'cunning'.
• (b)fit — 'Fit' means suitable or in good condition; it does not carry the crafty, deceitful sense of 'cunning'.
• (c)intelligent — 'Intelligent' captures the cleverness in 'cunning' but misses its key sly, untrustworthy edge, so 'dodgy' is closer.

This is a synonym item — 'cunning' is clever in a sly, deceitful way; among the options 'dodgy' (shifty, untrustworthy) is nearest because it keeps that deceitful edge.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'crafty'.

  • (a)honest
  • (b)sly
  • (c)clumsy
  • (d)generous

  Answer(b) sly — 'crafty' means cleverly deceitful, matching 'sly'.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'wily'.

  • (a)naive
  • (b)scheming
  • (c)cheerful
  • (d)weary

  Answer(b) scheming — 'wily' means full of cunning tricks, matching 'scheming'.