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AFCAT 1 2016 Question Paper



Question #1
Chose the word that best defines the given phrases.

A bone to pick
Options
1) Talk about something annoying
2) Selfish motive
3) Selfless motive
4) Desire

Question #2
Chose the word that best defines the given phrases.

In a brown study
Options
1) In the study room
2) Absorbed in reading
3) Absent minded
4) In a state of shock

Question #3
Chose the word that best defines the given phrases.

Quid pro quo
Options
1) Cognisance
2) Awareness
3) Challenge
4) A reciprocal exchange
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Question #4
Chose the word that best defines the given phrases.

Hole-and-corner
Options
1) Suspicious
2) Secret
3) Servile
4) Strict

Select the most appropriate word from the opinions against each number.

Civilisation means outward ____(5)____ whereas culture means inward perfection. We may be ____(6)____ today, but we are not cultured. We have trains, aeroplanes and all the modern modes and ____(7)_____. This is ____(8)____ on the road of materialism but we have lost our finer emotions. Civilisation has ______(9)_____ mystery and romance out of the heart of nature and ____(10)____ her beauty and magic.
Question #5
5
Options
1) success
2) capability
3) progress
4) enhancement

Question #6
6
Options
1) perfect
2) educated
3) decent
4) civilised

Question #7
7
Options
1) means
2) resources
3) equipment
4) gadgets

Question #8
8
Options
1) advancement
2) heading
3) movement
4) progress

Question #9
9
Options
1) dug
2) destroyed
3) plucked
4) marred

Question #10
10
Options
1) damaged
2) destroyed
3) disrespected
4) soiled

Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it.
Recent advances in science and technology have made it possible for genetics to find out abnormalities In the unborn foetus and take remedial action to rectify some defects which would otherwise prove to be fatal to the child. Though genetic engineering Is still at its infancy, scientists can now predict with greater accuracy a genetic disorder. It Is not yet an exact science since they are not in a position to predict when exactly a genetic disorder will set in. While they have not yet been able to change the genetic order of the gene in germs, they are optimistic and are holding out that in the near future they might be successful in achieving this feat. They have, however, acquired the ability in manipulating tissue cells. However, genetic misinformation can sometimes be damaging for it may adversely affect people psychologically. Genetic information may lead to a tendency to brand some people as inferi
Question #11
According to the author, the present state of knowledge about heredity has made genetics
Options
1) introspective
2) accusative
3) arrogant
4) optimistic

Question #12
Which of the following is NOT true for the genetic engineering movement?
Options
1) possibility of abuse
2) it is confronted by ethical problems
3) increased tendency to manipulate gene cells
4) acquired ability to detect genetic disorders in unborn babies

Question #13
Which of the following is true regarding the reasons for progress in genetic engineering?
Options
1) it has become popular to abort female foetuses
2) human beings are extremely interested in heredity
3) economically sound and scientifically advanced countries can provide the infrastructure for such research
4) poor countries desperately need genetic information

Question #14
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Penitence
Options
1) Repentance
2) Submission
3) Liberal
4) Rigid

Question #15
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Parochial
Options
1) Reluctant
2) Narrow-minded
3) Troublesome
4) Gloomy

Question #16
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Deleterious
Options
1) Morose
2) Devious
3) Harmful
4) Remorseful

Question #17
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Ludicrous
Options
1) Absurd
2) Clear
3) Simple
4) Dismal
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Question #18
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Virtuous
Options
1) Scandalous
2) Vicious
3) Corrupt
4) Wicked
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Question #19
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Amicable
Options
1) Cunning
2) Shy
3) Hostile
4) Crazy

Question #20
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Adroit
Options
1) Clumsy
2) Insincere
3) Charitable
4) Sick
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Question #21
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.

Sordid
Options
1) Steady
2) Enthusiastic
3) Generous
4) Splendid
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Question #22
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) forfeit
2) fascinate
3) column
4) fullfilfed

Question #23
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) precisely
2) auxilliary
3) abscess
4) catalogue

Question #24
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) privilege
2) manoeuvre
3) garrulious
4) maintenance

Question #25
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) mathematics
2) concealment
3) exccess
4) erroneously

Question #26
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) ocassion
2) commission
3) accommodate
4) occurred

Question #27
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

Extend olive branch
Options
1) Surrender
2) Plant olive tree
3) Offer peace
4) Pull back from
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Question #28
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

By rule of thumb
Options
1) Strictly by the rules
2) By experience
3) By support
4) By consent

Question #29
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

A pyrrhic victory
Options
1) A victory which is not possible
2) Devastating victory
3) A victory that brings more loss than gain
4) Psychological victory
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Question #30
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

Bandy words with
Options
1) Argue rudely
2) Relent unconditionally
3) Throw a surprise
4) Provocate
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Question #31
The gravitational pull at the lunar surface is _____ that of the earth.
Options
1) one-third
2) one-fourth
3) one-fifth
4) one-sxth

Question #32
Enzymes are
Options
1) carbohydrates
2) proteins
3) fatty acids
4) nucleic acids

Question #33
Gandhi raised the slogan 'Do or Die' during
Options
1) Kilafat movement
2) Non-copoperation movement
3) Quit India movement
4) Dandi March
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Question #34
The conflict between the Mughals and Marathas began during the reign of
Options
1) Akbar
2) Jahangir
3) Shah Jahan
4) Aurangazeb
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Question #35
The protein which transports oxygen in the blood stream is
Options
1) insulin
2) haemoglobin
3) myoglobin
4) albumin

Question #36
According to our constitution, the Rajya Sabha
Options
1) is dissolved once in 2 years
2) is dissolved in every 5 years
3) is dissolved every 6 years
4) is not subject to dissolution
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Question #37
The earth rotates through
Options
1) 2o in 4 min
2) 1o in 4 min
3) 1o in 6 min
4) 2o in 10 min
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Question #38
Alternating Current (AC) is converted to Direct Current (DC) by a
Options
1) rectifier
2) dynamo
3) transformer
4) motor

Question #39
The first Sultan of Delhi, who did not allow the Ulemas to interfere in political and administrative affairs was
Options
1) Balban
2) Alauddin Khilji
3) Muhammad-bin-Tuglaq
4) Firoze Shah
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Question #40
Which of the following Harappan sites are located in the Kutch region?
Options
1) Desalpar and Surkotada
2) Rangpur and Rojidi
3) Allabadino and Balakot
4) Lothal and Surkotada
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Question #41
Solar eclipse occurs on
Options
1) first quarter day
2) full moon day
3) new moon day
4) last quarter day
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Question #42
Who was the bowler whose ball hit Australian cricketer Philip Hughes fatally?
Options
1) Ryan Harris
2) Mitchell Johnson
3) Sean Abott
4) Peter Siddle
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Question #43
Which Indian has been conferred with highest civilian award Officer de la Legion d'Honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour) by the French Government?
Options
1) Dr Manmohan Singh
2) Arun Jaitley
3) Yashwant Sinha
4) Pranab Mukherjee
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Question #44
Who has been conferred with 50th Jnanpith Award in April 2015?
Options
1) Bhalchandra Namade
2) Pratibha Ray
3) Kedar Nath Singh
4) Amar Kant
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Question #45
What was the name of rescue operation launched by Indian Government in earthquake hit Nepal?
Options
1) Operation Rahat
2) Operation Maitri
3) Operation Samarthan
4) Operation Sahayta

Question #46
Which indegeneously developed second generation anti-tank guided missile was successfully test fired in September 2015?
Options
1) Amogha-I
2) Toophan
3) Cobra
4) Nag
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Question #47
Nepal has adopted new Constitution marking the country's transistion to a secular and democratic republic. Who was the charman of Constituent Assembly which drafted the Constitution?
Options
1) Ram Baran Yadav
2) Subhash Chandra Nemwang
3) Sushil Koirala
4) Bharat Adhikari
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Question #48
Saina Nehwal lost in straight games to Carolina Marlin in badminton World Championships held at
Options
1) Singapore
2) Jakarta
3) London
4) Kualalumpur
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Question #49
Which film won the Golden Lotus award for the best feature film in 62nd National Film Awards?
Options
1) Queen
2) Mary Kom
3) Court
4) Haider
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Question #50
Who is the author of the novel, 'The year of the Runaways' ?
Options
1) Vikram Seth
2) Arundhati Roy
3) Chetan Bhagat
4) Sunjeev Sahota
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Question #51
Embraer aircraft has been acquired by Indian Air Force from
Options
1) USA
2) France
3) Brazil
4) Russia
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Question #52
A can do a piece of work in 7 days of 9 hours each and B can do It in 6 days of 7 hours each. How long will they take to do it working together 8$2 \over 5$ hours a day?
Options
1) 2$1 \over 3$ days
2) 2 days
3) 3 days
4) 4 days
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Question #53
The cost price of 10 laptops is equal to the selling price of 09 laptops, the profit percentage is
Options
1) 12$1 \over 9$ %
2) 9$1 \over 9$ %
3) 10$1 \over 9$ %
4) 11$1 \over 9$ %
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Question #54
The average of 20 observations is 25. If 7 is substracted from each value, new average will be
Options
1) 20
2) 18
3) 22
4) 24

Question #55
The average age of 34 boys in a class is 14. If the teacher's age is included, the average age of the boys and the teacher becomes 15. What is the teacher's age?
Options
1) 48 years
2) 46 years
3) 49 years
4) 47 years

Question #56
A dishonest dealer professes to sell his goods at cost price, but he used weight of 900 grams for a kg. His gain percentage is
Options
1) 11$1 \over 9$ %
2) 10$1 \over 9$ %
3) 9$1 \over 9$ %
4) 12$1 \over 9$ %
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Question #57
A certain sum of money lent out at simple interest amounts to Rs. 690 in 3 years and Rs. 750 in 5 years. Find the sum lent
Options
1) Rs. 490
2) Rs. 450
3) Rs 600
4) Rs 625

Question #58
A train travelling at 80 km/h goes through a tunnel 1500m long. How long a passenger travelling by the train is inside the tunnel?
Options
1) 67.5 sec
2) 66.5 sec
3) 65.5 sec
4) 68.5 sec

Question #59
A is thrice as good a workman as B and takes 10 days less to do a piece of work than B. The number of days taken by B to finish the work is?
Options
1) 11 days
2) 12 days
3) 14 days
4) 15 days

Question #60
A sum of money amounts to Rs 9800 after 5 years and Rs 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is
Options
1) 0.05
2) 0.08
3) 0.12
4) 0.15
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Question #61
Speed of a boat in still water is 9 km/h and the speed of the stream is 1.5 km/h. A man rows to a place at a distance of 105 km and comes back to the starting point. The total time taken by him is
Options
1) 20 hrs
2) 21 hrs
3) 22 hrs
4) 24 hrs

Question #62
A boat goes 6 km in an hour in still water. It takes thrice as much time in covering the same distance against the current. Speed of the current is
Options
1) 2 km/h
2) 3 km/h
3) 4 km/h
4) 5 km/h

Question #63
A sum of money is divided between two persons in the ratio of 3:5. If the share of one person is 20 less than the other, the sum is
Options
1) Rs 80
2) Rs 90
3) Rs 100
4) Rs 110

Question #64
Two trains approach each other at 30 km/h and 27 km/h from two places 342 km apart. After how many hours will they meet?
Options
1) 5 hours
2) 6 hours
3) 7 hours
4) 12 hours

Question #65
Two numbers are in the ratio 7:8. If 3 is added to each of them, their ratio becomes 8:9. The numbers are
Options
1) 14,16
2) 24,27
3) 21,24
4) 16,18

Question #66
Mehar covers a particular distance by car driving at 70 km/h and returns to the starting point riding a motor bike at 55 km/h. The average speed of the whole journey is
Options
1) 61.6 km/h
2) 62.5 km/h
3) 60.5 km/h
4) 60.6 km/h

Question #67
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) Flavia Pannetta
2) Kim Clijsters
3) Sania Mirza
4) Saina Nehwal

Question #68
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) Rohtang
2) Shipki La
3) Kongka
4) Doyang

Question #69
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) UPA
2) NDA
3) UF
4) RJD
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Question #70
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) Africa
2) Australia
3) India
4) Europe

Question #71
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) Malgudii days
2) Swami and Friends
3) Train to Pakistan
4) The Guide

Question #72
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Energy : Dissipate :: ? : ?
Options
1) Power : Generate
2) Atom : Explosion
3) Battery : Charge
4) Money : Squander

Question #73
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Coin : Mint :: ? : ?
Options
1) Grain : Field
2) Hay : Stable
3) Wine : Brewery
4) Book : Publisher

Question #74
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Arrow : Quiver :: ? : ?
Options
1) Fear : Tremble
2) Money : Bank
3) Arbitary : Whimsical
4) Coin : Mint
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Question #75
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Humanitarian : Altruistic :: ? : ?
Options
1) Host : Hospitable
2) Artist : Imitative
3) Idealist : Cynical
4) Guest : Rude
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Question #76
In the following question, find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Sculptor : Atelier :: ? : ?
Options
1) Painter : Portait
2) Miner : Quarry
3) Poet : Sonnet
4) Man : House

Question #77
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot(s) as in figure (X).

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Question #78
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot(s) as in figure (X).

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Question #79
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot(s) as in figure (X).

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Question #80
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot(s) as in figure (X).

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Question #81
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dot(s) as in figure (X).

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Question #82
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Pickpockets, Blackmailers and Anti-Social elements ?
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Question #83
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Apple Orange and Mango ?
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Question #84
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Tall men, Black haired men and Indians ?
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Question #85
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Mathematics, Lathe and Machines ?
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Question #86
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Sea, Island and Mountains ?
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Question #87
Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem figures.

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Question #88
Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem figures.

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Question #89
Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem figures.

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Question #90
Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem figures.

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Question #91
Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem figures.

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Question #92
There is a definte relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3) and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?) in figure (3) or (4).

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Question #93
There is a definte relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3) and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?) in figure (3) or (4).

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Question #94
There is a definte relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3) and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?) in figure (3) or (4).

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Question #95
There is a definte relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3) and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?) in figure (3) or (4).

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Question #96
There is a definte relationship between figures (1) and (2). Establish a similar relationship between figures (3) and (4) by selecting a suitable figure from the Answer Set that would replace the question mark (?) in figure (3) or (4).

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Question #97
In the following four options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
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Question #98
In the following four options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
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Question #99
In the following four options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
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Question #100
In the following four options, three are similar in a certain manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose the figure which is different from the rest.
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