Among the many components of the English section in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT exams, Fill in the Blanks stands out as a highly practical and scoring area—especially when it tests vocabulary application. In our Fill in the Blanks MCQ Live Class 2, we took a deep dive into this format, where candidates were challenged to fill the blanks with the most appropriate word based on their contextual meaning and vocabulary knowledge.
This form of questioning is designed to assess a candidate’s language intuition, awareness of word usage, and ability to choose the most meaningful and precise word in a given sentence. These are critical language competencies, especially for future officers expected to communicate with clarity and professionalism.
Directions: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
Q) The tax department has been stepping up its _______ of your financial activities and it has also been making compliance easy.
A. Terminating
B. Guiding
C. Dressing
D. Monitoring
Ans. (D)
Q) The agricultural power supplies were ________ to six hours a day and largely to late nights.
A. Limited
B. Rectified
C. Subscribed
D. Abolished
Ans. (A)
Q) But the fear of a depleting water table should not be a ________ for shunning the solar pump scheme.
A. Brilliance
B. Right
C. Reason
D. Composure
Ans. (C)
Q) This is because of high procurement costs under the scheme ________ run by the state government.
A. Presently
B. Rationally
C. Terminally
D. Warily
Ans. (A)
Q) Urging the officials to be ________ in tackling the flood situation, he said the communication networks play a major role during the time of crisis.
A. Predictive
B. Proactive
C. Detrimental
D. Curious
Ans. (B)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 2 2025 Exam English Live – Fill in the Blanks – MCQ Class 2
Importance of Vocabulary-Based Blanks in Defence Exams
Vocabulary-based blanks are not about grammar rules; they test whether a candidate knows what word fits best in a sentence’s tone and intent. Here’s why this format is important:
- ✅ Tests depth of word knowledge
- ✅ Differentiates between near-synonyms
- ✅ Evaluates word sense and collocation skills
- ✅ Boosts language clarity for real-life applications
What the Class Helped Build
- 📚 Vocabulary in Context: Recognizing how words are used beyond dictionary meanings.
- 🚀 Precision in Word Choice: Choosing the most accurate word instead of guessing.
- 🧠 Exam-Oriented Thinking: Understanding how UPSC and AFCAT frame options to confuse or test logic.
Tips Shared in Class to Master Vocabulary-Based Blanks
- 🔁 Daily reading: Editorials and opinion columns build vocabulary naturally.
- ✍️ Practice word families: e.g., “decide – decision – decisive”.
- 🧩 Use flashcards for commonly confused words.
- 🧠 Learn words with example sentences – not just meanings.
Conclusion
Our Fill in the Blanks MCQ Live Class 2 emphasized how vocabulary, when tested in blank-filling format, can truly separate average attempts from exceptional ones. In NDA, CDS & AFCAT 2 2025, candidates should expect such questions to test not just word knowledge, but their ability to apply that knowledge accurately and meaningfully.
With the right strategy, consistent revision, and exposure to real exam-style MCQs, vocabulary-based blanks can become a high-scoring area — and an edge for any defence aspirant aiming to clear these prestigious exams.
