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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 1

DIRECTIONS: Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

In a jiffy

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 1

Jiffy means-a very short time, a moment which is used in an informal way in English.
Ex. I we'll be back in a jiffy.
The other options are not appropriate.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 2

DIRECTIONS: Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

Upto the hilt

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 2

Upto the hilt means completely.
Ex.The building was mortgaged up to the hilt.
Other options give different meaning.

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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 3

DIRECTIONS: Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

Man of Letters

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Literary persons are scholars or male authors known as–man of letters.
Ex. He wished to fashion for himself a career as a man of letters.
Other options are not correct as they express different meanings.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 4

DIRECTIONS: Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms.

Sangfroid

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San gfroid means composure or coolness shown in danger or under trying circumstances.
Ex. Offering the most welcoming stage for the talented, the city with equal sangfroid accepts the misery of millions who fail to flourish.
Other options are simply irrelevat so far the meaning is concerned.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 5

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.5

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 5

The word rapidly can match popular, not with other options.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 6

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.6

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 6

Could shows the ability

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 7

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.7

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 7

In question' means being discussed or considered ex.
On the days in question there were several serious questions.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 8

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.8

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 8

In the comfort of home' defines in the home atmosphere without going out for the purpose of entertainment.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 9

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.9

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 10

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (5) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (6) actually see the scene (7) question and the movement of the figures. Films could be viewed in the (8) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is  the (9) of faraway places which many viewers would not (10) see.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options no.10

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 10

Otherwise television this would not have possible.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 11

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Sporadic

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Sporadic means, occuring at irregular intervals or any in a few places. Ex. A sporadic fighting broke out.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 12

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word

Genesis

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Genesis is the origin or mode of formation of something.
The nearest meaning is beginning.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 13

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Intransigent

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Intransigent defines unwilling or refusing to change one's views or to agree about something.
Therefore unbending is the nearest meaning.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 14

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word.

Intimidate

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Intimidate means frighten or overawe someone, in order to make them do what one wants.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 15

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning of the given word.

Clemency

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The word clemency means mercy or lenience. Here intolerance is the nearly opposite meaning.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 16

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning of the given word.

Cajole

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The word cajole means to persuade someone to do something by sustained coaxing or flattery.
Bully is the nearly opposite meaning.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 17

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning of the given word.

Malevolent

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 17

Malevolent defines, showing a wish to do evil to others.
Kindly is the most appropriate opposite.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 18

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning of the given word.

Purgatory

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 18

Purgatory means a place or state of suffering inhabited by the souls of sinners who are expiating their sins before going to heaven.
Therefore celestial is the right opposite word.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 19

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it :

In spring, polar bear mothers emerge from dens with three months old cubs. The mother bear has fasted for as long as eight months but that does not stop the young from demanding full access to her remaining  reserves. If there are triplets, the most persistent stands to gain an extra meal at the expense of others. The smallest of the cubs forfeits many meals to stronger siblings. Females are protective of their cubs but tend to ignore family rivalry over food. In 21 years of photographing polar bears. I have only once seen the smallest of triplets survive till autumn.

With reference to the  passage, the following assumptions have been made:
I. Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non availability of prey.
II. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.

Q. Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 20

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it :

In spring, polar bear mothers emerge from dens with three months old cubs. The mother bear has fasted for as long as eight months but that does not stop the young from demanding full access to her remaining  reserves. If there are triplets, the most persistent stands to gain an extra meal at the expense of others. The smallest of the cubs forfeits many meals to stronger siblings. Females are protective of their cubs but tend to ignore family rivalry over food. In 21 years of photographing polar bears. I have only once seen the smallest of triplets survive till autumn.

Q. Female polar bears give birth during

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 21

DIRECTIONS: Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it :

In spring, polar bear mothers emerge from dens with three months old cubs. The mother bear has fasted for as long as eight months but that does not stop the young from demanding full access to her remaining  reserves. If there are triplets, the most persistent stands to gain an extra meal at the expense of others. The smallest of the cubs forfeits many meals to stronger siblings. Females are protective of their cubs but tend to ignore family rivalry over food. In 21 years of photographing polar bears. I have only once seen the smallest of triplets survive till autumn.

Q. Mother bear

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 21

The sentence means, Mother Bear never interfers in the food sharing of her cubs.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 22

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:

A Curtain Lecture

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The phrase a curtain Lecture means an instance of a wife reprimanding her husband in private.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 23

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:

Square pegs in round holes

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 23

Square pegs in round holes means a misfit. So, people in the wrong jobs is the correct option.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 24

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:

In weal and woe

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The phrase means good and bad day. E.g., Weal and woe comes in everybody's life. Therefore, in prosperity and adversity is the correct option.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 25

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:

Globetrotters

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Globetrotter is a person who travels widely.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 26

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correctly spelt word

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Connoisseur is an expert judge in matters of taste. E.g., A connoisseur of music.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 27

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correctly spelt word:

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Munificent in its adjective form means characterised by or displaying great generosity.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 28

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correctly spelt word:

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Equanimity means calmness and composure, especially in a difficult situation.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 29

DIRECTIONS: Choose the correctly spelt word:

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Veterinary : Relating to th e diseases, injur ies a nd treatment of farm and domestic animals.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 30

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most appropriate answer:

Q. 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?

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2015 - Question 30

Work done by A in 2 days 
Work done by A, B and C in one day 

Work done in three days (When A is assisted by B and C on every third day)

Hence required number of days = 5 × 3 = 15 days.

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