AFCAT Mock Test - 1 - AFCAT MCQ

The meanings of the words are:
Aberration => abnormality
Chastisement =>  to criticize someone severely
Dissolution => the action of formally ending or dismissing an assembly, partnership, or official body.
Cauldron =>  a large bowl-shaped pot used for cooking over an open flame
Thus option 3 is the correct word as it conveys a proper meaning that the industry suffered from a crisis after the Soviet Union dissolved.

The MR vaccine 'Mabella' has been introduced by Indian immunologists to safeguard children from measles and rubella. It is administered in two doses, with the first dose recommended at 9 months and the second dose at 16-24 months of age.

November 26 is observed as Constitution Day in India, also known as 'Samvidhan Divas.' It is a special occasion dedicated to creating awareness about the Indian Constitution and honouring the legacy of B.R. Ambedkar, its principal architect. The day commemorates the historic adoption of the Indian Constitution by the Constituent Assembly in 1949, with official implementation on January 26, 1950.

The International Sugar Organization (ISO), headquartered at Canada Square, Canary Wharf, London, UK, has announced India's appointment as the chair of the organization for 2024 in its 63rd Council meeting. International Sugar Organization (ISO) has about 87 country members. India is the largest consumer and second largest producer of sugar in the world. With about 15% share in global sugar consumption and about 20% of sugar production, Indian sugar trends deeply influence global markets.

Jim Corbett National Park is situated in the foothills of the Himalayas in Ramnagar, Uttarakhand, India. This park is named after Jim Corbett, the legendary hunter-turned-conservationist. With its natural water sources, dense forests, and the presence of the Ramganga River, the park provides an ideal habitat for tigers and other majestic creatures.

The Institute of Chartered Accountants-ICAI has organized its first “Global Professional Accountants Convention” (GLOPAC) on the theme “Connecting the Globe, Creating Value” on November 24-26, 2023 at Mahatma Mandir Convention Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.

Guru Nanak Jayanti, also called Guru Nanak's Prakash Utsav, is a major Sikh festival commemorating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the Sikhism founder. It falls on Kartik Poornima, the fifteenth lunar day in the Hindu month of Kartik, typically in November. In 2023, the celebration occurs on Monday, November 27th, marking Guru Nanak Dev Ji's 554th birthday.

The drafting committee, which included prominent figures such as Alladi Krishnaswami Ayyra, N Gopalswami, K.M. Munshi, Mohammad Saadulla, B.L. Mitter, and D.P. Khaitan, worked together to refine the initial draft prepared by Benegal Narsing Rau.

Delhi, the nation’s capital, is commonly known as the "City of Rallies in India" because of its central role in political protests and public demonstrations, reflecting its significance within India’s democratic structure.

Union Minister for Education and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, Dharmendra Pradhan, laid the foundation stone for the NSTI Plus in Jatni, Odisha, on November 24, 2023. The institute will be built on a 7.8-acre campus and will train 500 trainers and 50,000 youth in the next five years.

National Milk Day is observed on November 26, 2023, as a tribute to Dr. Verghese Kurien, recognizing his significant contributions to the development of the dairy industry during the White Revolution.

The word 'created' does not fit here grammatically or logically. The word 'peaked' means 'be at its highest point' and conveys the meaning that the Soviet Union was at its best in the in the last years of the 1990s. Thus option 2 is the correct answer. The word 'convoluted' means 'complicated' and 'checkered' means 'having a pattern of alternating squares, usually with two colors.' 

The meanings of some of the words are:
Abrasion=> erosion
Grounding=> basic training or instruction in a subject.
Thus option 3 fits here as it means that the funding of the project was affected. The sentence presents a negative scenario as is portrayed by the other half of the sentence. The other words cannot fit here. Option 4 conveys a partial meaning but is less appropriate than option 3.

The passage talks about a crisis thus it is obvious that the funding of the project would reduce thus option 1 fits here correctly. The other words are incorrect here.

The sentence talks about recovery thus 'survived' which means 'continued to exist' fits here correctly. It conveys a proper meaning too that companies survived as joint ventures were created. Other words do not convey any meaning here.

Showered=> give a great number of things to (someone).

Framed=> formed

Option 4 is thus the correct answer.

Superior’ and ‘Inferior’ take the preposition ‘to’ and not ''than.'' This is also the case for ''junior and senior.'' So option 3 is correct.  

This is a general observation or a quote. It is not an event bound by time like past, present or future. Such sentences are always in present indefinite tense. But we can't use the second form of the verb after is/are. We surely can use the third form of the verb after is/are and that is exactly what we must do. Here 'forgotten'' basically acts as an adjective. So option 2 is correct.

The proposition 'on' means something in contact with the surface or above something. The proposition 'along' means to move in a constant direction. The proposition 'below' means to be under something. All these propositions do not fit the context of the sentence. Therefore, the correct answer is 'in' which means to be inside of something. 

The word ‘through’ and 'thought' disturbs the grammatical arrangement of the sentence. Out of the given words, ‘throw’ does not convey any meaning, making ‘though’ as the correct answer, as it fits the sentence correctly from the grammatical as well as the meaning standpoint. 

Let’s find out the meaning of the given word ubiquitous-present or found everywhere

Now the meaning of the words that are mentioned:

Meagre-scarce

Embezzle-to steal money from the place one works

Here, universal is the most similar in meaning to the given word. Hence, option 2 the correct answer.

Extroverted means ''outgoing and socially confident.'' Only other word with a similar meaning is ''Sociable.'' Socially confident means ''sociable.'' So option 1 is correct.  

Affable: friendly, good-natured, or easy to talk to.

Gracious: courteous, kind, and pleasant, especially towards someone of lower social status

Bashful: reluctant to draw attention to oneself; shy 

The correct word here is 'acquittal' which means 'a judgement or verdict that a person is not guilty of the crime with which they have been charged.' This is the correct answer because absolution too means 'ecclesiastical declaration that a person's sins have been forgiven.'   

Recruitment: the action of finding new people to join an organization or support a cause.

Promotion: the action of promoting someone or something to a higher position or rank or the fact of being so promoted.

Innovation: the action or process of innovating.

The correct word here is 'treachery.' It means 'betrayal of trust.' This is exactly the meaning of the word 'treason' too. So option 3 is the correct answer.  

Tendency: an inclination towards a particular characteristic or type of behaviour.

Inclination: a person's natural tendency or urge to act or feel in a particular way; a disposition

Pheasant: a large long-tailed game bird native to Asia, the male of which typically has very showy plumage.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., 'quadruped'.

It is an animal which has four feet, especially an ungulate mammal.

'Smell is so important to quadrupeds.' could be used as a sentence to understand the meaning of the word better.

Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Benevolent- kind and charitable

Altruistic- selfless

Acquisitive- obsessed with acquiring money and wealth

Palatable- an acceptable idea or suggestion; a pleasing food or drink

Clearly, option 4 i.e. palatable best expresses the above-mentioned phrase.

Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Tapestry- a thick piece of fabric covered with a design or picture formed by weaving threads together. It is usually used as a wall hanging

Drugget- a coarse fabric used to make floor coverings

Mantle-a covering of a specified sort

Canopy-an ornamental cloth hung or held over something

Clearly, option 1 i.e. tapestry best expresses the above-mentioned phrase. 

Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Boulevardier- a wealthy and fashionable socialite

Dapper- a nicely dressed man who is usually thin

Philanderer- a womanizer

Dandy- a man who spends a lot of money on his clothes and appearance

Clearly, option 4 i.e. dandy best expresses the above-mentioned phrase.

Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Bourgeoisie- the middle class with reference to their materialistic values and conventional attitudes

Proletarian- a person belonging to the lower class of society

Plebeian- a member of the working class

Patrician- nobleman or member of a wealthy family

Clearly, option 1 i.e. bourgeoisie best expresses the above mentioned phrase. Hence, option 1 is the correct answer.

Let’s find out the meaning of the given options:

Astute- accurately judging the situation to use to one’s advantage

Tomfoolery- silly behavior

Unremitting- continuing for a long period of time without stopping

Schmo- a stupid or annoying person

Clearly, option 4 i.e. schmo best expresses the above-mentioned phrase. Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

The correct answer is option 1, i.e., 'to speak reservedly'.

The idiom 'mince matters' means to speak frankly or avoid giving offence. It is a polite or moderate expression used to indicate disapproval but at the same time minimising the harsh impact of words.

To understand the use of the phrase best, the idiom could be used in the sentence - Not to mince matters, some of these pundits are mere charlatans.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 1.