NDA (I) 2021 General Ability Test · Question 4 of 149

Correct — A, natural. Here 'organic' means arising gradually and naturally from within rather than being forced or artificial, and 'natural' conveys exactly that unforced, self-generated growth, so it is the nearest in meaning.

• (b)speedy — 'Speedy' means fast; organic growth is about being natural and gradual, not necessarily quick.
• (c)unusual — 'Unusual' means uncommon or strange; 'organic' does not suggest rarity.
• (d)disciplined — 'Disciplined' means controlled and orderly; organic growth is spontaneous rather than tightly regulated.

A synonym item — 'organic' growth means natural and gradual, so 'natural' is the closest match.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'spontaneous'.

  • (a)forced
  • (b)unplanned
  • (c)delayed
  • (d)formal

  Answer(b) unplanned — 'spontaneous' means arising naturally without planning, i.e. unplanned.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'gradual'.

  • (a)sudden
  • (b)steady
  • (c)random
  • (d)harsh

  Answer(b) steady — 'gradual' means proceeding by slow, even degrees, close to 'steady'.