NDA (II) 2024 General Ability Test · Question 47 of 141

Correct — A, dull. 'Monotonous' describes something that goes on in a flat, unchanging tone and so becomes tedious and boring — precisely the sense of 'dull'. A monotonous manner of reporting is a dull, unvarying one. 'Happy' and 'enthusiastic' are opposite in feeling (lively, positive), and 'disturbed' means troubled or upset, which is not what 'monotonous' means.

• (b)happy — 'Happy' is a positive, lively emotion — the opposite of the flat, tedious quality of 'monotonous'.
• (c)disturbed — 'Disturbed' means anxious or troubled; a monotonous tone is boring, not agitated.
• (d)enthusiastic — 'Enthusiastic' means eager and animated — the direct opposite of a dull, unvarying delivery.

Synonym-in-context: 'monotonous' = dull — lacking variety in pitch or interest and therefore tedious. The correct choice must capture this 'flat and boring' sense.

No directly related past PYQ was found.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Select the word nearest in meaning to 'tedious': The lecture was long and tedious.

  • (a)exciting
  • (b)boring
  • (c)brief
  • (d)cheerful

  Answer(b) boring — 'tedious' means tiresomely long and dull.

• practice — not a real PYQ

  Choose the synonym of 'insipid': The soup was insipid.

  • (a)tasty
  • (b)spicy
  • (c)flavourless
  • (d)hot

  Answer(c) flavourless — 'insipid' means lacking flavour or interest.