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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 38

Topic: Word meanings

Directions · Q36 to Q40

Given below are words, followed by their appropriate meaning. Identify the correct meaning and mark your answer accordingly in the Answer Sheet.

Q38

Retrogression:

  1. (a) Sudden sharp drop in price
  2. (b) Reverse pressure
  3. (c) Return to earlier stateCorrect answer
  4. (d) Sudden occurrence of a past event

Solution.

Answer: (c) Return to earlier state

  1. Retrogression is movement back to an earlier, often less developed, condition.
  2. It is not specifically a price fall, a pressure effect or a sudden recurrence of an event.
  3. “Return to earlier state” captures the general meaning.