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AFCAT 1 2016 English Question Paper Online Test



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
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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
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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
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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
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Question #6
6
Options
1) perfect
2) educated
3) decent
4) civilised
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Question #7
7
Options
1) means
2) resources
3) equipment
4) gadgets
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Question #8
8
Options
1) advancement
2) heading
3) movement
4) progress
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Question #9
9
Options
1) dug
2) destroyed
3) plucked
4) marred
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Question #10
10
Options
1) damaged
2) destroyed
3) disrespected
4) soiled
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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
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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
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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
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Question #14
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Penitence
Options
1) Repentance
2) Submission
3) Liberal
4) Rigid
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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
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Question #16
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Deleterious
Options
1) Morose
2) Devious
3) Harmful
4) Remorseful
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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
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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
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Question #23
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) precisely
2) auxilliary
3) abscess
4) catalogue
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Question #24
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) privilege
2) manoeuvre
3) garrulious
4) maintenance
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Question #25
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) mathematics
2) concealment
3) exccess
4) erroneously
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Question #26
Choose the incorrectly spelt word
Options
1) ocassion
2) commission
3) accommodate
4) occurred
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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
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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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