The Comprehension section is a crucial part of the English syllabus in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT 1 2025 exams. This topic assesses a candidate’s ability to read, understand, and analyze a given passage, followed by multiple-choice questions that test their comprehension skills, vocabulary, and logical reasoning.
Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow.
Self-directed learning, in its broadest meaning, describes a process in which individuals take the initiative with or without the help of others, in diagnosing their learning needs, formulation of learning goals, identifying resources for learning, choosing and implementing learning strategies and evaluating learning outcomes. Thus, it is important to attain new knowledge easily and skillfully for the rest of his or her life.
What is the need for self-directed learning? One reason is that there is convincing evidence that people, who take the initiative in learning, learn more things and learn better than people waiting to be taught. The second reason is that self-directed learning is more in tune with our natural processes of psychological development; an essential aspect of maturing is developing the ability to take increasing responsibility of our own lives to become increasingly self-directed. The third reason is that many of the new development in education put a heavy responsibility on the learners to take a good deal of initiative in their own learning. To meet the challenges in today’s instructive environment, self-directed learning is most essential.
Q) In self-directed learning, an individual
(a) takes initiative with or without the help of others
(b) is passive and waits for directions
(c) is helpless and dependent
(d) takes initiative, without an objective
Ans. (a)
Q) There is need for self-directed learning because
(a) it is less challenging
(b) it helps people to learn more things and learn better
(c) it is more cost-effective method
(d) it is a modern method of learning
Ans. (b)
Q) Which word best describes self-directed learning?
(a)Active learning
(b)Passive learning
(c)Compulsory learning
(d)Repulsive learning
Ans. (a)
Q) The modern environment according to the author is
(a)Restrictive
(b)Instructive
(c)less developed
(d)impracticable
Ans. (b)
Q) The synonym of the word ‘diagnosing’ is
(a)Searching
(b)Examining
(c)Identifying
(d)Complying
Ans. (c)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 1 2025 Exam English Live – Comprehension MCQs – Class 1
Why is Comprehension Important?
- Evaluates Reading Skills – Candidates must quickly grasp the main idea, supporting details, and tone of the passage.
- Tests Vocabulary Knowledge – The section often includes questions related to synonyms, antonyms, and word meanings in context.
- Develops Critical Thinking – Candidates must infer meanings, understand implications, and identify conclusions based on the given passage.
- Enhances Time Management – Practicing comprehension improves reading speed and accuracy, helping candidates manage their time effectively in the exam.
- Scoring Opportunity – With regular practice, comprehension passages can be solved with high accuracy, increasing overall marks in the English section.
Types of Questions in Comprehension
- Factual Questions – Based on direct information from the passage.
- Inference-Based Questions – Require logical reasoning to interpret implied meanings.
- Vocabulary-Based Questions – Test synonyms, antonyms, and contextual word meanings.
- Theme-Based Questions – Ask about the central idea or tone of the passage.
Effective Preparation Strategies
- Read Regularly – Develop a habit of reading newspapers, articles, and editorials to improve comprehension speed.
- Enhance Vocabulary – Learn new words, idioms, and phrases to tackle vocabulary-based questions efficiently.
- Practice Previous Year Questions – Solving PYQs and mock tests helps understand the question patterns.
- Focus on Keywords & Main Ideas – Identify key sentences that provide the central message of the passage.
- Improve Skimming & Scanning Skills – Learn to quickly locate important information while reading passages.
MCQ Session on Comprehension
In Comprehension MCQ Class 1, I conducted an MCQ session where candidates solved important comprehension-based questions. This session helped them improve their reading speed, analytical ability, and accuracy, preparing them effectively for the exam.
Conclusion
Mastering Comprehension is essential for excelling in NDA, CDS & AFCAT 1 2025 exams. Developing strong reading habits, expanding vocabulary, and practicing comprehension exercises regularly will ensure candidates can tackle this section with confidence and accuracy, leading to a high score in the English section.
