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AFCAT MODEL QUESTION PAPER – 1
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CANDIDATES
**1. Total Number of Questions – 100. Each Question is of three marks.
- One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- No mark will be awarded/deducted for un-attempted questions.
- Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.**
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.
Why did Michelangelo destroy so many drawings before he died? (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options)
A. The mystery is yet to be unravelled B. They were unimportant C. They were only unfinished works D. He was upset with the way they were shaping up
2. Read the following passage carefully and answer the question given below it.
Over four hundred years after Michelangelo’s death, scholars are still unravelling the mysteries of his art. One mystery revealed recently was that, his famous painting of a pensive Cleopatra included a hidden drawing of a different Cleopatra on the reverse side. This hidden Cleopatra depicts a tormented woman, whose eyes stare out at the viewer and whose mouth is open, screaming in horror. The two images, drawn on two sides of the same paper, can be viewed simultaneously. The second mystery is with regard to Michelangelo’s architectural plan for the dome of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Did he intend the dome to look like the model he built between 1558 and 1561? Or did he change his mind after building the model and decided to elevate the dome in the way it is today? Scholars do not agree on the answers. The third mystery about this great artist was why he destroyed hundreds or thousands of his drawings before he died. Did he feel that they were unimportant or did he want the world to see only his finished products? The mystery associated with Michelangelo’s art being elusive, has attracted artists, scholars and researchers since ages.
The dome of St. Peter’s Basilica_____________. (Choose the most appropriate answer from the given options)
A. bears no resemblance to the one in the model B. was destroyed after the model was built C. was designed differently than the one that was built D. was rebuilt to elevate the dome
7. Read the sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Spot the error from the given options.
While it is apparent (a)/ that biotechnology offers (b)/ significant benefits, adequate attention (c)/ has not been focused to this vital area (d).
A. (a) B. (b) C. (c) D. (d)
8. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.
Fortune continued to smile _____________me.
A. at B. on C. with D. upon
9. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.
The teacher gave many examples to ___________ the idea contained in the poem.
A. bring about B. bring in C. bring forth D. bring out
10. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.
Hundreds of workers are ________________ a protest against the decision of the management.
A. performing B. staging C. sitting D. standing
11. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word from the given options.
USA has become a _____________ of many nationalities, allowing companies to make use of global talent.
A. Melting point B. Melting pot C. Potboiler D. Point guard
12. In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the best one which expresses the meaning of the given word.
ABJURE
A. Patronise B. Disown C. Sanction D. Approve
13. In the following question, out of the given alternatives, choose the best one which expresses the meaning of the given word.
EXCESSIVE
A. Sluggish B. Moderate C. Rubbish D. Extreme
14. In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
DESPICABLE
A. Outbreak B. Escape C. Respectable D. Breakout
15. In the following question, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word.
EXULT
A. Lament B. Animate C. Rejoice D. Coarse
16. Select the most appropriate word from the options against X.
Greenhouse gases are only X of the story when it comes to global warming. Changes to one part of the climate system can Y additional changes to the way the planet absorbs or reflects energy. These secondary changes are Z climate feedbacks and they could more than double the amount of warming caused by carbon dioxide alone.
A. whole B. part C. material D. issue
17. Select the most appropriate word from the options against Y.
Greenhouse gases are only X of the story when it comes to global warming. Changes to one part of the climate system can Y additional changes to the way the planet absorbs or reflects energy. These secondary changes are Z climate feedbacks and they could more than double the amount of warming caused by carbon dioxide alone.
A. raise B. brings C. cause D. cease
23. In the following question there is a related pair of words given. Each pair is followed by four other pairs of words. Choose the pair from the given option the pair of words that best expresses the relationship like the original pair.
Blurred : Confused
A. Muddled : Unclear B. Dangerous : Culprit C. Cloudy : Clarity D. Abatement : Significant
24. In the following question there is a related pair of words given. Each pair is followed by four other pairs of words. Choose the pair from the given option the pair of words that best expresses the relationship like the original pair.
Exempt : Obliged
A. Affluent : Fluent B. Immune : Susceptible C. Valiant : Mighty D. Steadfast : Reputed
25. The following question, consists of an incomplete sentence or a sentence which is split into four parts. All four parts are jumbled up and are named as P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and find out which of the four combinations from the given options will correctly complete the sentence.
India has been a land _____________________ than the warrior or the administrator.
P : but in the sense that learning has always been very highly valued Q : not indeed, in the sense that education has been universal R : and the learned man has been held in higher esteem S : of learning throughout the ages,
A. SPRQ B. RQPS C. RSQP D. SQPR
26. The following question, consists of an incomplete sentence or a sentence which is split into four parts. All four parts are jumbled up and are named as P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and find out which of the four combinations from the given options will correctly complete the sentence.
While the recent__________________________________________.
P : century show that the June rainfall is Q : of a drought, India’s rainfall data for over a R : rain may have soothed concerns S : no predictor of the monsoon’s outcome
A. PSRQ B. RQPS C. PQRS D. RSPQ
27. The following question, consists of an incomplete sentence or a sentence which is split into four parts. All four parts are jumbled up and are named as P, Q, R and S. These four parts are not given in their proper order. Arrange the jumbled parts of the sentence and find out which of the four combinations from the given options will correctly complete the sentence.
For some people patriotism _________________as much as to any one country.
P : today man belongs to the whole world Q : should be condemned because R : type of patriotism is an evil and it S : means hatred for other countries, but this
A. SRQP B. PQSR C. RSPQ D. QPSR
28. In the following question a sentence or a phrase is given which can be substituted by one word. Choose the most appropriate word explaining the sentence or the phrase from the given option.
A person who cares about others and helps others without any benefit is ___________
A. Amateur B. Apostate C. Altruist D. Agnostic
29. In the following question a sentence or a phrase is given which can be substituted by one word. Choose the most appropriate word explaining the sentence or the phrase from the given option.
An exact copy of handwriting or printing is known as ___________
A. Manuscript B. Facsimile C. Encyclopaedia D. Souvenir
35. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not correctly matched?
A. Deepika Kumari - Archery B. Manika Batra - Table Tennis C. Ashwani Ponappa - Badminton D. Savita Punia - Long jump
36. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following cricketer was not part of World Cup winning team in 1983?
A. Kapil Dev B. Sunil Gavaskar C. Ajit Wadekar D. Balwinder Sandhu
37. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which among the following can be exercised by a permanent member in the UN Security Council?
A. Two votes each B. Three votes each C. Conditional Veto D. Absolute Veto
38. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Sangeet Natak Akademi recognised Sattriya Nritya as one of the classical dance forms of India. Select the State that represents the origin of the Sattriya Nritya dance form
A. Odisha B. Manipur C. Assam D. West Bengal
39. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The words Satyameva Jayate (meaning Truth alone Triumphs) are derived from which of the following Upnishads?
A. Prasna B. Mandukya C. Mundaka D. Chandogya
40. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Name the person who was awarded Padma Shri award 2020 for social work that includes planting more than 30,000 saplings.
A. Shri Lalbiakthanga Pachuau B. Smt. Vidushi KS Jayalakshmi C. Smt. Manjamma Jogati D. Smt. Tulsi Gowda
41. Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason(R).
Assertion (A) Earthquakes generate tsunami by vertical movement of the sea floor as in normal faulting or trust faulting.
Reason (R) If the sea floor movement is horizontal, tsunamis are generated.
Choose the most appropriate answer.
A. A is false, but R is true B. A is true, but R is false C. Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A D. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
42. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Through which of the following the Preamble of the constitution of India secures to all citizens of India the liberty of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship?
A. Fundamental Rights B. Fundamental Duties C. Directive Principles of State Policy D. Statutory Acts
43. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not the guiding Principle of NITI Aayog?
A. Antyodaya B. Demographic Dividend C. Inclusion D. Delimitation
50. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following were awarded The Nobel Peace Prize 2021?
A. Benjamin List and David WC Mac Millan B. Giorgio Parisi and David Julius C. Maria Ressa and Dmitry Muratov D. David Julius and Maria Ressa
51. Choose the most appropriate answer.
‘Nabhah Sparsham Diptam’ is the motto of which of the following organisation?
A. ISRO B. Indian Air Force C. DRDO D. Indian Navy
52. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Name the Indian Air Force Operation during Kargil conflict of 1999?
A. Operation Safed Sagar B. Operation Meghdoot C. Operation Tiger Hill D. Operation Jeevan Rakshak
53. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Name the country from which India bought the Barak Missile Defence System?
A. Israel B. France C. Russia D. USA
54. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following correctly describes ‘IGLA’ in Indian Defence parlance?
A. Cluster Bomb B. Long range missile C. Shoulder Fired Missile D. Rocket pod
55. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Which of the following is not a command of Indian Air Force?
A. Training Command B. Southern Air Command C. Eastern Air Command D. Northern Air Command
56. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A. 3.1 B. 1.
C. 0.09 D. 0.
57. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The value of 𝟐𝟓𝟔𝟎.𝟏𝟔^ × 𝟏𝟔𝟎.𝟏𝟖^ is:
A. 4 B. 5 C. 16 D. 20
58. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B can do a piece of work in 10 days and A alone can do it in 12 days. In how many days can B do it alone?
A. 60 days B. 30 days C. 50 days D. 45 days
59. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B working together can build a wall, 221m long, in 11 19 days. If they work on alternate days, with A
starting the work, it takes 22 14 days to build the same wall. If A and B work together and build a similar wall
but of twice the length and earn a total of Rs. 1800 for it, then B's share of the earnings will be:
A. Rs. 750 B. Rs. 800 C. Rs. 900 D. Rs. 1,
60. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Manoj takes twice as much time as Anjali and thrice as much as Amit to finish a piece of work. Together they finish the work in 1 day. What is the time taken by Manoj to finish the work?
A. 6 days B. 3 days C. 2 days D. 10 days
61. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The average of 165 and 3.6% is equal to:
A. 3.9125 B. 0.
C. 0.26235 D. 0.
67. Choose the most appropriate answer.
5 dogs can eat 5 biscuits in 5 minutes. In how many minutes can 10 dogs eat 10 biscuits?
A. 10 minutes B. 20 minutes C. 15 minutes D. 5 minutes
68. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Price of a diamond is directly proportional to the square of its weight. If the diamond breaks into two pieces whose weights are in the ratio of 2:3, then what is the % profit or loss due to breakage?
A. 48% profit B. 50 % profit C. 48% loss D. No profit, No loss
69. Choose the most appropriate answer.
An alloy is made of metal A and metal B in the ratio 2:3. In each step, we add metals A and B to the alloy equal to 20% and 5% of weights of metal A and metal B respectively at previous step. Which step onwards will the alloy contain more than 50% of metal A?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
70. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Ramu charges interest on his lending at 20% Compound Interest per annum compounding done half yearly. Principal is how much % less than the amount obtained at the end of 2 years?
A. 46.41% B. 31.7% C. 20% D. 50%
71. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A and B borrow a total sum of Rs. 30,000 from C at 4% per annum for 5 years and at 5% per annum for 4 years respectively. Find out the sum borrowed by A, if A's interest is double than that of B's interest.
A. Rs. 10,000 B. Rs. 20,
C. Rs. 18,000 D. Rs. 15,
72. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Find the rate of interest if a sum of money becomes 8 times after 3 years when interest is being compounded annually.
A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%
73. Choose the most appropriate answer.
A fast train completely passes a man sitting in the slower train in 30 seconds. The speeds of the train are
45 Kmph and 36 Kmph respectively and the trains are moving in the same direction. What is the length of the fast train?
A. 270 m B. 150 m
C. 75 m D. 37.5 m
74. Choose the most appropriate answer.
At how many distinct points in a watch do the hour and the minute hand meet in an analogue clock?
A. 10 B. 11 C. 12 D. 13
75. Choose the most appropriate answer.
Walking at 6/5 of his usual speed, a man is 10 minutes early. The usual time taken by him to cover that distance is __________
A. 50 minutes B. 60 minutes
C. 75 minutes D. 80 minutes
78. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, there is a diagram, marked X, with dot(s) placed in it. This diagram is followed by four other figures, marked I, II, III and IV. Only one of the figure wherein placement of the dot(s) satisfying the same conditions, as in the original diagram is possible. Find the correct alternative.
A. I B. II
C. III D. IV
79. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The following question consist of figures marked 1, 2, 3 & 4 called the Problem Figures, followed by four other figures marked I, II, III and IV called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the Problem Figures.
A. I B. II
C. III D. IV
80. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The question given below contain three elements. These elements may or may not be linked to one another. Each group of elements may fit into one of the diagrams at I, II, III or IV. You have to indicate the diagram which is most aptly related to the group of elements.
Opera, Circus and Entertainment.
A. I B. II
C. III D. IV
81. Choose the most appropriate answer.
The question given below contain three elements. These elements may or may not be linked to one another. Each group of elements may fit into one of the diagrams at I, II, III or IV. You have to indicate the diagram which is most aptly related to the group of elements.
Ocean, Ship and Sailor.
A. I B. II
C. III D. IV
82. Choose the most appropriate answer.
In the following question, four words have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner, while the fourth one is different. Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Sahara B. Thar C. Sunderban D. Kalahari
