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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 1

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

We stand poised precariously and challengingly on the razor’s edge of destiny. We are now at the mercy of atom bombs and the like which would destroy us completely if we fail to control them wisely. And wisdom in this crisis means sensitiveness to the basic values of life; it means a vivid realization that we are literally living in one world where we must either swim together or sink together.
We cannot afford to tamper with man’s single minded loyalty to peace and international understanding. Anyone, who does it is a traitor not only to man’s past and present, but also to his future, because he is mortgaging the destiny of unborn generations.

Q. From the tone and style of the passage it appears that the writer is

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 1

The writer appears to be a humanist with a clear foresight according to the passage.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 2

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

We stand poised precariously and challengingly on the razor’s edge of destiny. We are now at the mercy of atom bombs and the like which would destroy us completely if we fail to control them wisely. And wisdom in this crisis means sensitiveness to the basic values of life; it means a vivid realization that we are literally living in one world where we must either swim together or sink together.
We cannot afford to tamper with man’s single-minded loyalty to peace and international understanding. Anyone, who does it is a traitor not only to man’s past and present but also to his future because he is mortgaging the destiny of unborn generations.

Q. The best way to escape complete annihilation in an atomic war is to

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 2

The best option to escape complete annihilation in an atomic war is to ban nuclear weapons.

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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 3

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

We stand poised precariously and challengingly on the razor’s edge of destiny. We are now at the mercy of atom bombs and the like which would destroy us completely if we fail to control them wisely. And wisdom in this crisis means sensitiveness to the basic values of life; it means a vivid realization that we are literally living in one world where we must either swim together or sink together.
We cannot afford to tamper with man’s single-minded loyalty to peace and international understanding. Anyone, who does it is a traitor not only to man’s past and present but also to his future because he is mortgaging the destiny of unborn generations.

Q. The phrase ‘razor ’s edge of destiny’ means a/an

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 3

The phrase 'razor's edge of destiny' implies here the critical situation that foreordains the future.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 4

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

We stand poised precariously and challengingly on the razor’s edge of destiny. We are now at the mercy of atom bombs and the like which would destroy us completely if we fail to control them wisely. And wisdom in this crisis means sensitiveness to the basic values of life; it means a vivid realization that we are literally living in one world where we must either swim together or sink together.
We cannot afford to tamper with man’s single-minded loyalty to peace and international understanding. Anyone, who does it is a traitor not only to man’s past and present but also to his future because he is mortgaging the destiny of unborn generations.

Q. According to the writer, ‘wisdom’ on the razor ’s edge of destiny means

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'Wisdom' on the razor's edge of destiny in the chapter signifies awareness of the basic values of life.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 5

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

We stand poised precariously and challengingly on the razor’s edge of destiny. We are now at the mercy of atom bombs and the like which would destroy us completely if we fail to control them wisely. And wisdom in this crisis means sensitiveness to the basic values of life; it means a vivid realization that we are literally living in one world where we must either swim together or sink together.
We cannot afford to tamper with man’s single-minded loyalty to peace and international understanding. Anyone, who does it is a traitor not only to man’s past and present but also to his future because he is mortgaging the destiny of unborn generations.

Q. The author is concerned about the threat of nuclear weapons because he feels that

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The author is concerned about the threat of nuclear weapons because he feels that a nuclear war will destroy human civilization.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 6

DIRECTION: In each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) “No error”.

Q. A person I met (a) / in the theatre (b) /was the playwright himself. (c)/ No error (d)

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 6

Here it should be the definite article 'the' person instead of indefinite 'a' person.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 7

DIRECTION: In each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) “No error”.

Q. They walked (a) / besides each other (b) / in silence (c) / No error (d)

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Beside means next to, at the side of while besides means making an additional point; anyway.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 8

DIRECTION: In each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) “No error”.

Q. We returned to the guest house (a)/ impressed by (b) / What we had seen (c) / No error (d)

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The construction of the sentence should be as 'Impressed by what we had seen, we returned to the guest house.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 9

DIRECTION: In each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) “No error”.

Q. The judge  was convinced (a)/ that neither (b)/ of the five accused was guilty (c)/ No error (d)

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The sentence is correct. When neither, a singular form, is followed by a prepositional phrase with a plural object, there is a tendency, esp. in speech and less formal writing, to use a plural verb and pronoun: Neither of the guards were at their stations. In edited writing, however, singular verbs and pronouns are more common: Neither of the guards was at his station. This use of a singular verb and pronoun is usually recommended by usage guides.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 10

DIRECTION: In each of the following questions, find out which part of the sentence has an error. If there is no mistake, the answer is (d) “No error”.

Q. The municipality is going (a)/ to built a new school (b)/ near the park (c)/ No error (d)

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The infinitive form of the verb is always in the first form and preceded by to (e.g., to run, to dance, to think).
Hence here the municipality is going to build a new school' should be correct option.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 11

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. His actions had ________ pain and suffering on thousands of people.

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Inflicted which means make (someone) do something unpleasant; e.g. "The teacher inflicted his rage on the students. Other options do not correspond.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 12

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. The Government will ______ all resources to fight poverty.

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Harness means exploit the power of.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 13

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. The children ______ crackers to celebrate the victory of their team.

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Burst. If you are bursting crackers then you are setting off fireworks.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 14

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. I am ______ forward to our picnic scheduled in the next month.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 14

The correct phrase is look forward to.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 15

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the most effective word from the given words to fill in the blank to make the sentence meaningfully complete.

Q. I hope you must have _____ by now that failures are the stepping stones to success.

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Realize means perceive (an idea or situation) mentally which is correct filler.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 16

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.

CAUSED

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 17

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.

PLACID

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Calm

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 18

DIRECTIONS: In each of the following choose the word most similar in meaning to the word given in capitals.

AUDACIOUS

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Daring

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 19

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

MONOLOGUE

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Epilogue

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 20

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

DELETE

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Insert

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 21

DIRECTIONS: Pick out the word that is most nearly the opposite in meaning to the word given in capitals.

AMBIGUITY

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Clarity

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 22

The First Battle of Panipat was fought between

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 22

The First Battle of Panipat, on 21 April 1526, was fought between the invading forces of Babur and the Lodi Empire. It took place in north India and marked the beginning of the Mughal Empire. This was one of the earliest battles involving gunpowder firearms and field artillery. Ibrahim Lodi died on the field of battle along with 15,000 of his troops.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 23

Fa-hien visited India during the reign of

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Fahien visited India in the early fifth century AD. He is said to have walked all the way from China across icy desert and rugged mountain passes. Fahien's visit to India occurred during the reign of Chandragupta II.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 24

Gandhiji’s first experience with Satyagraha came up in

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The first Satyagraha revolutions inspired by Mahatma Gandhi in the Indian Independence Movement occurred in Champaran district of Bihar on 1916.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 25

During whose tenure as the viceroy of India were the great Martyrs Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru hanged?

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 26

The winner of the highest number of gold medals in an Olympic game is

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Michael Fred Phelps (born June 30, 1985) is an American swimmer and 14-time Olympic gold medallist (the most by any Olympian), who currently holds seven world records in swimming. He holds the record for the most gold medals won at a single Olympics; a total of eight, surpassing Mark Spitz, also a swimmer. Overall, Phelps has won 16 Olympic medals: six gold and two bronze at Athens in 2004, and eight gold at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. 

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 27

‘Agha Khan Cup’ is associated with the game of

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The Agha Khan Gold Cup was played in Dhaka,East Pakistan(Bangladesh) which invited top club sides from leading football playing nations to compete.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 28

Usain Bolt, the 100 meters race world record holder, is from which country?

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Usain St. Leo Bolt (born 21 August 1986) is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 29

Only two cricket players have taken 10 wickets in an innings. One is Anil Kumble. The other is

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Jim Laker and Anil Kumble are the only two players who have taken 10 wickets in an innings. James "Jim" Charles Laker (9 February 1922 - 23 April 1986) was a cricketer who played for England in the 1950s. Laker was the first player to take all 10 wickets in a Test match innings, ten for 53 in the Australians' second innings of the fourth Ashes Test at Old Trafford in 1956 (the only other bowler to take all 10 wickets is Anil Kumble of India in 1999).

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 1/2011 - Question 30

‘Borlaug Award’ is given every year to an Indian scientist for outstanding contribution in the field of

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The Borlaug Award is an award recognition conferred by a fertilizer company, Coromandel International, for outstanding Indian scientists for their research and contributions in the field of agriculture and environment. The award was created in 1972 and named in honour of Nobel Laureate Norman E. Borlaug. It carries a cash prize of Rs 500,000, a gold medal, and a citation.

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