NDA (I) 2021 General Ability Test · Question 6 of 149

Correct — D, backer. A 'patron' is a person who gives financial or practical support to an artist, cause or institution, and a 'backer' is precisely someone who supports and funds an undertaking, so it is the nearest in meaning.

• (a)entrepreneur — 'Entrepreneur' means a person who sets up businesses for profit; a patron supports the arts rather than runs a venture for gain.
• (b)admirer — 'Admirer' means one who merely likes or respects something; a patron goes further by actively supporting and funding it.
• (c)critique — 'Critique' is a critical assessment and is not even a person, so it cannot mean a supporter of the arts.

A synonym item — a 'patron' actively supports and funds the arts, so 'backer' is the closest match; 'admirer' captures only appreciation and is the trap.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'benefactor'.

  • (a)opponent
  • (b)supporter
  • (c)stranger
  • (d)critic

  Answer(b) supporter — a 'benefactor' gives help or money, i.e. is a supporter.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'sponsor' (noun).

  • (a)funder
  • (b)rival
  • (c)viewer
  • (d)beginner

  Answer(a) funder — a 'sponsor' provides financial backing, i.e. is a funder.