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AFCAT Mock Test Set 4



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 #1
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 #2
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 #3
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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Select the most appropriate word from the options against each number:-
As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (4) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (5) actually see the scene (6) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (7) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is the (8) of faraway places which many viewers would not (9) see.
Question #4
4
Options
1) interesting
2) popular
3) powerful
4) purposeful
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Question #5
5
Options
1) could
2) would
3) might
4) shall
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Question #6
6
Options
1) of
2) with
3) as
4) in
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Question #7
7
Options
1) surroundings
2) assistance
3) comfort
4) privilege
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Question #8
8
Options
1) glimpses
2) image
3) portrait
4) picture
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Question #9
9
Options
1) possible
2) rather
3) else
4) otherwise
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Question #10
Choose the word which is nearest in the meaning to the given word.
Raucous
Options
1) Flavourful
2) Jarring
3) Boisterous
4) Evil

Question #11
Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.
The two children stood at the _____ of the table.
Options
1) conclusion
2) terminal
3) end
4) termination

Question #12
Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.
His _____ as an officer was not quite satisfactory.
Options
1) acting
2) doing
3) deed
4) record

Question #13
Fill in the blank with most appropriate word.
When the police arrived, the thief _____ away.
Options
1) strolled
2) moved
3) galloped
4) ran

Question #14
Find out the correctly spelled word
Options
1) Maneuver
2) Maneuvor
3) Manuvour
4) Mannuevor

Question #15
Find out the correctly spelled word
Options
1) Occassion
2) Ocassion
3) Occation
4) Occasion

Question #16
Improve the sentence for the underlined part.
The meeting has been put off to Friday next.
Options
1) pot on
2) put out
3) put for
4) No improvement

Question #17
Improve the sentence for the underlined part.
Even he worked hard, he failed in the examination.
Options
1) Since
2) Although
3) For
4) No improvement

Question #18
Improve the sentence for the underlined part.
I don't remember exactly when did I go to Simla last year.
Options
1) when I did go
2) when I was going
3) when I went
4) No improvement

Question #19
Spot the error.
Neither of the candidates are good.
Options
1) Neither of the candidates
2) are
3) good
4) No error

Question #20
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-
To leave someone in the lurch
Options
1) To come to compromise with someone
2) Constant source of annoyance to someone
3) To put someone at ease
4) To desert someone in his difficulties

Question #21
Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-
Take a hike
Options
1) to invite someone
2) to tell someone to go away
3) to hike someone's salary
4) None of the above

Question #22
Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-
To be hosed
Options
1) to be cheaten
2) to be out of luck
3) to be careless
4) to be greeted
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Question #23
Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word:-
Discourage
Options
1) Complete
2) Force
3) Cajole
4) None of the above

Question #24
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-
Sumptuous
Options
1) Gloomy
2) Grimm
3) Gorgeous
4) None of the above
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Question #25
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

Sangfroid
Options
1) Composure
2) Go on leave
3) Changed Suddenly
4) Make an attempt

Question #26
Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:-

In a jiffy
Options
1) Outstanding
2) Suddenly
3) In a fix
4) Appropriate

Question #27
Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Options
1) Vetarinary
2) Veteninary
3) Veterinary
4) Vetniary

Question #28
Choose the correctly spelt word:-
Options
1) Equanimity
2) Equannimity
3) Equanimmisty
4) Equinimity

Question #29
Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-

In weal and woe
Options
1) By hook or crook
2) During illness
3) in prosperity and adversity
4) During the operation

Question #30
Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-

Intransigent
Options
1) Authoritative
2) Impersonal
3) Strenuous
4) Unbending

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
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 #33
Artificial rain is produced by seeding clouds with
Options
1) Silver Iodide
2) Potassium Nitrate
3) Copper Sulphate
4) Silver Nitrate

Question #34
Which of the following statements about hydrogen is / are correct?
1. Hydrogen has three isotopes of which protium is the most common.
2. Hydrogen ion (H+) exists freely in solution.
3. Dihydrogen, H2, acts as a reducing agent.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
1) 1, 2 and 3
2) 1 only
3) 1 and 3 only
4) 3 only
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Question #35
Dropsy is a disease caused que to adulteration in
Options
1) Ghee
2) Arhar Dal
3) mustard oil
4) turmeric powder
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Question #36
Which of the following is/are true relating to Nelson Mandela?

1. He was the first President of South Africa.
2. Mandela spent 18 years in prison on Robben Island.
3. Mandela became the President in 1990 after his release from the prison.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Options
1) 1 and 3 only
2) 2 and 3 only
3) 2 only
4) 1, 2 and 3
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Question #37
Which book is written by Sanjeev Suhota
Options
1) The year of runways
2) Two states
3) My experiments with truth
4) None of the above
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Question #38
CNG stands for
Options
1) Compressed Natural Gas
2) Condensed Natural Gas
3) Common Neon Gas
4) None of the above

Question #39
The highest civilian award of India ‘Bharat Ratna’ has been awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson Mandela. The other is
Options
1) Marshal Tito
2) Mikhail Gorbachev
3) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
4) Abdul Wali Khan

Question #40
The branch of science that studies cells is called
Options
1) Cytology
2) Entomology
3) Homoplastic
4) Hormonology

Question #41
350th Prakash Parv was held at
Options
1) Allahabad
2) Lucknow
3) Patna
4) Gazipur
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Question #42
ShaGun web-portal is launched for
Options
1) Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan
2) Sarva Shadi Abhiyan
3) Sarva Samridhi Abhiyan
4) Sarva Sampanna Abhiyan
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Question #43
Who is appointed as new Delhi Police Commissioner
Options
1) Alok Kumar
2) Amulya Kumar
3) BS Bassi
4) SP Singh

Question #44
Which is the India's first carbon neutral district?
Options
1) Anantapur
2) Kochi
3) Varanasi
4) Majuli

Question #45
India has successfully test-fired Agni - 5 missile which is a
Options
1) air to air missile
2) air to surface
3) surface to surface
4) surface to air

Question #46
52nd Jnanpith award is awarded to
Options
1) Shankha Ghosh
2) Shanka Majumdar
3) Shankha Goswami
4) Shanka Pandit

Question #47
Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy is presented for the player of
Options
1) Hocky
2) Cricket
3) Football
4) Water polo
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Question #48
Which satellite has been launched by China for observing earth?
Options
1) Gaofen-3
2) Micius
3) Tiantong-01
4) None of the above

Question #49
In June 2016 India has become the member of which international organization?
Options
1) UN
2) SAARC
3) MTRC
4) NSG

Question #50
International day of Yoga is celebrated on
Options
1) 25th June
2) 24th June
3) 21st June
4) 23rd June

Question #51
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
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Question #52
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 #53
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
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Question #54
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) Flavia Pannetta
2) Kim Clijsters
3) Sania Mirza
4) Saina Nehwal

Question #55
Find the odd one from the following four options.
Options
1) UPA
2) NDA
3) UF
4) RJD

Question #56
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 #57
Choose the word which is different from the rest

Options
1) Tibia
2) Cortex
3) Cranium
4) Cerebellum

Question #58
A worker may claim Rs. 1.5 for each km which he travels by taxi and 50 paise for each km he drives his own car. If in one week he claimed Rs. 50 for trvelling 80 km, how many kms did he travel by taxi?
Options
1) 20 km
2) 14 km
3) 12 km
4) 10 km
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Question #59
A crate of mangoes contains one bruised mango every 30 mangoes in the crate. If 3 out of every 4 bruised mangoes are considered unsalable, and there are 12 unsalable mangoes in the crate, how many mangoes are there in the crate?
Options
1) 480
2) 500
3) 420
4) 520
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Question #60
A man sold two watches for Rs. 3750 each; on one he gained 5% and on the other he lost 5%. What was his total gain or loss as a percentage?
Options
1) 0.25 % loss
2) 2.5 % loss
3) 25 % gain
4) 12.5 % gain
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Question #61
An amount of Rs. 735 was divided between A, B and C. If each of them had received Rs. 25 less, their shares would have been in the ratio of 1:3:2. The money received by C was
Options
1) Rs. 195
2) Rs. 200
3) Rs. 225
4) Rs. 245
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Question #62
The average age of 34 students in a class is 14. If the teacher's age is included, the average becomes 15. What is the age of the teacher?
Options
1) 47
2) 48
3) 49
4) 50
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Question #63
Find the odd one out
Options
1) Saina Nehwal
2) Sania Mirza
3) Leander Paes
4) Mahesh Bhupati

Question #64
In each of the following questions, 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.
Options
1) Hari Parbat
2) Hardeol
3) Mullayanagiri
4) Kangto
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Question #65
A bag contains 2 red, 3 green and 2 blue balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that none of the balls drawn is blue
Options
1) $ 10 \over 21$
2) $ 11 \over 21$
3) $ 12 \over 21$
4) $ 13 \over 21$
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Question #66
If a train 100 mtr long takes 6 seconds to cross a man walking at 5 kmph in a direction opposite to that of a train, what would be the speed of train?
Options
1) 45
2) 50
3) 55
4) 60
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Question #67
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.
Options
1) Aravalli hills
2) Shivalik hills
3) Mole hills
4) Satpura hills

Question #68
In the following question find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Ignominy : Disloyalty :: ?:?
Options
1) Death : Victory
2) Martyr : Man
3) Fame : Heroism
4) Destruction : Victory

Question #69
In the following question find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Trilogy : Novel :: ?:?
Options
1) Rice : Husk
2) Milk : Cream
3) Serial : Episode
4) Gun : Cartridge

Question #70
In the following question find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.

Loath : Coercion :: ?:?
Options
1) Detest : Caressing
2) Irritate : Caressing
3) Irate : Antagonism
4) Reluctant : Persuasion

Question #71
The speed of a boat in still water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel 26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time, the speed of the stream is
Options
1) 2 Kmph
2) 2.5 Kmph
3) 3 Kmph
4) 4 Kmph
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Question #72
A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
Options
1) 12 days
2) 15 days
3) 16 days
4) 18 days
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Question #73
Sound produced at a point is heard by a person after 5 seconds, while the same sound is heard by another person after 6 seconds. If the speed of sound is 300 m/s, what could be the maximum and minimum distances between the two persons?
Options
1) 1.8 km, 0.15 km
2) 2.2 km, 0.20 km
3) 2.8 km, 0.25 km
4) 3.3 km, 0.30 km
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Question #74
A train covers a distance of 12 km in 10 min. If it takes 6 sec to pass a telegraph post, the length of the train is
Options
1) 90 m
2) 100 m
3) 120 m
4) 140 m
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Question #75
A can do $1 \over 2$ of a piece of work in 8 days while B can do $1 \over 3$ of the same work in 8 days. In how many days can both do it together?
Options
1) 9.6 days
2) 10.5 days
3) 11.2 days
4) 16 days
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Question #76
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Pickpockets, Blackmailers and Anti-Social elements ?
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #77
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).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #78
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).

Options
1)
2)
3)
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Question #79
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).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #80
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.
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #81
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Sun, Planets and Earth ?
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #82
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in figure (X)


Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #83
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which satisfies the same conditions of placement of the dots as in figure (X)


Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #84
Out of following four figures, 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.
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #85
Figure (X) is given followed by four alternative figures. Figure (X) is embedded in one of the alternative figures. Trace out the alternative which contains figure (X) as its part.


Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #86
Following question consists of two sets of figures. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 constitute the Problem Set while figures a, b, c and d constitute the Answer Set. There is a definite 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 fig.(4).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #87
Following questions consists of five figures marked 1,2,3,4 and 5 called the Problem Figures followed by four other figures marked a, b, c and d called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #88
Following questions consists of five figures marked 1,2,3,4 and 5 called the Problem Figures followed by four other figures marked a, b, c and d called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #89
Following questions consists of five figures marked 1,2,3,4 and 5 called the Problem Figures followed by four other figures marked a, b, c and d called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #90
In each of the following questions, select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #91
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Man, Worker and Garden?
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #92
Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation between Doctors, Human Beings and Married People?
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #93
Out of the four figures marked (a) (b) (c) and (d), 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.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #94
Following question consists of two sets of figures. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 constitute the Problem Set while figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) constitute the Answer Set. There is a definite 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 fig.(4).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Question #95
following questions consists of two sets of figures. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 constitute the Problem Set while figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) constitute the Answer Set. There is a definite 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 fig.(4).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Question #96
following questions consists of two sets of figures. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 constitute the Problem Set while figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) constitute the Answer Set. There is a definite 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 fig.(4).

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Question #97
following questions consists of two sets of figures. Figures 1, 2, 3 and 4 constitute the Problem Set while figures (a), (b), (c) and (d) constitute the Answer Set. There is a definite 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 fig.(4).

Options
1)
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Question #98
Following question consists of five figures marked 1,2,3,4 and 5 called the Problem Figures followed by four other figures marked (a), (b), (c) and (d) called the Answer Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

Options
1)
2)
3)
4)
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Question #99
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.
Options
1)
2)
3)
4)

Question #100
Select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which when placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the pattern.
Options
1)
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