NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Matching List MCQ Class 2

The English section of the NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exams tests candidates not only on their grammar and comprehension skills but also on their vocabulary awareness and ability to recognize the diversity of the English language. Among the many vocabulary-based subtopics, the ‘Matching List’ section plays a critical role in assessing a candidate’s clarity in associations and recall of factual knowledge.

In Matching List Live MCQ Class 2, candidates were exposed to questions based on foreign words borrowed into the English language. These questions are particularly significant as they reflect the linguistic evolution of English, which has borrowed extensively from Latin, French, Greek, German, Hindi, and many other languages over centuries.

Directions: In the following items, two lists are given with the keywords mentioned. You are required to match List-I with List-II and mark your response on the Answer Sheet using the code given below the Lists.

Q) List-I (Loan word)              List-II (Meaning)

A. Bon voyage                   1. a warning against certain acts

B. Caveat                            2. the principle that the buyer takes on the risk of a purchase

C. Caveat emptor              3. with academic distinction

D. Cum laude                     4. expression of goodwill at the start of a trip

Code:

(a) A  B  C  D

      4  1  2  3

(b) A  B  C  D

      4  3   2  1

(c) A  B  C  D

      1  3  2  4

(d) A  B  C  D

      1  4   2  3

Ans. (a)

Q) List-I (Loan word)              List-II (Meaning)

A. Mea culpa                      1. an acknowledgment of guilt

B. Per se                              2. with respect to inherent nature

C. Pro bono                        3. done for the public good without compensation

D. Quid pro quo                4. something given in exchange for something else

Code:

(a) A  B  C  D

      4  1  2  3

(b) A  B  C  D

      1  2   3  4

(c) A  B  C  D

      1  3  2  4

(d) A  B  C  D

      2  4   3  1

Ans. (b)

Q) List-I (Loan word)              List-II (Meaning)

A. ad nauseam                  1. complete freedom to act

B. alma mater                    2. to a sickening or excessive extent

C. carte blanche                3. a school you graduated from

D. ergo                                4. therefore or consequently

Code:

(a) A  B  C  D

      2  3  1   4

(b) A  B  C  D

      3  4   1  2

(c) A  B  C  D

      1  3  2  4

(d) A  B  C  D

      2  4   3  1

Ans. (a)

Q) List-I (Loan word)              List-II (Meaning)

A. hoi polloi                        1. a habitual method or procedure

B. joie de vivre                   2. a creator’s greatest work of art

C. magnum opus               3. an exuberant enjoyment of life

D. modus operandi           4. common people generally

Code:

(a) A  B  C  D

      4  3  2   1

(b) A  B  C  D

      1  2   3  4

(c) A  B  C  D

      3  4  1  2

(d) A  B  C  D

      2  4   3  1

Ans. (a)

Q) List-I (Loan word)              List-II (Meaning)

A. savoir-faire                    1. social skill

B. tabula rasa                     2. blank slate

C. terra firma                     3. a belief or sentiment shared by most people

D. vox populi                      4. solid part of the earth’s surface

Code:

(a) A  B  C  D

      1  2  4   3

(b) A  B  C  D

      1  2   3  4

(c) A  B  C  D

      3  4  2  1

(d) A  B  C  D

      2  4   3  1

Ans. (a)

For more questions, check out NDA & CDS 2 2025 Exam English Live – Matching List – MCQ Class 2

Why ‘Matching List’ on Borrowed Words Is Important

1. Tests Cultural & Linguistic Awareness:
   English is a global language built on the contributions of many other languages. Knowing the origin and meaning of foreign words like alma mater (Latin), déjà vu (French), or bonafide (Latin) helps aspirants grasp not only vocabulary but also the cultural context and usage of these expressions.
2. Enhances Vocabulary Precision:
   The inclusion of borrowed words in MCQs sharpens candidates’ vocabulary by making them differentiate between similar-sounding or familiar-looking terms. Recognizing subtle nuances in meaning helps in sentence interpretation and in solving questions across comprehension, sentence improvement, and fill-in-the-blanks topics.
3. Builds Stronger Sentence Usage Skills:
   Many borrowed words are now used in formal, academic, or journalistic English. Candidates who understand their meanings and connotations are better equipped to use them correctly in writing or speaking—an essential trait for future officers.
4. Improves Matching and Association Ability:
   Matching List questions demand precision and quick mental associations. Candidates must accurately pair foreign terms with their correct meanings. This promotes faster cognitive processing, which is useful for attempting lengthy papers under time pressure.

What the MCQ Class Covered

In the Matching List Live MCQ Class 2, candidates tackled MCQs where they were required to:

• Match foreign words (like prima facie, rendezvous, faux pas, ad hoc) with
• Their correct meanings or English equivalents.

These exercises not only helped reinforce memory but also trained the candidates to be alert to the spelling and context of such borrowed expressions, which often appear in sentence improvement and cloze test questions as well.

Conclusion

The ‘Matching List’ topic, especially involving foreign words adopted into English, is more than just a vocabulary-building exercise. It trains aspirants to think critically about language structure, etymology, and usage—skills that are essential not only for clearing the English section of NDA & CDS 2 2025 but also for excelling as future officers who are expected to communicate precisely and confidently. The live MCQ session served as a dynamic platform for candidates to test, strengthen, and refine this vital aspect of their English preparation.