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

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

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three-layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in other words, should take care of the needs of everyone.

Our structures of educational have been built upon the assumption that there is a terminal point of education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report entitled ‘Learning to Be’ prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kind of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall.

In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means so much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organisation of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programmes for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with numerous community organisations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programmes, health services etc.

Q. What is the main thrust of the author?

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

The author highlights the importance and need of lifelong learning for everyone from different spheres of life and age groups.

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

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

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three-layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in other words, should take care of the needs of everyone. Our structures of educational have been built upon the assumption that there is a terminal point of education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report entitled ‘Learning to Be’ prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kind of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall. In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means so much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organisation of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programmes for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with numerous community organisations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programmes, health services etc.

Q. What should be the major characteristic of the future educational system?

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

The major characteristic of the future educational system includes modules with different kind of functions serving a diversity of constituents.

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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 3

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

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three-layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in other words, should take care of the needs of everyone. Our structures of educational have been built upon the assumption that there is a terminal point of education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report entitled ‘Learning to Be’ prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kind of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall. In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means so much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organisation of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programmes for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with numerous community organisations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programmes, health services etc.

Q. According to the author, what measures should open university adopt to meet modern conditions?

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 3

Developing different programmes for adult learners in conjunction with cooperation from various community organisation like libraries, museums etc.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 4

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

Educational planning should aim at meeting the educational needs of the entire population of all age groups. While the traditional structure of education as a three-layer hierarchy from the primary stage to the university represents the core, we should not overlook the periphery which is equally important. Under modern conditions, workers need to rewind, or renew their enthusiasm, or strike out in a new direction, or improve their skills as much as any university professor. The retired and aged have their needs as well. Educational planning, in other words, should take care of the needs of everyone. Our structures of educational have been built upon the assumption that there is a terminal point of education. This basic defect has become all the more harmful today. A UNESCO report entitled ‘Learning to Be’ prepared by Edgar Faure and others in 1973 asserts that the education of children must prepare the future adult for various forms of self-learning. A viable education system of the future should consist of modules with different kind of functions serving a diversity of constituents. And performance, not the period of study, should be the basis for credentials. The writing is already on the wall. In view of the fact that the significance of a commitment of lifelong learning and lifetime education is being discussed only in recent years even in educationally advanced countries, the possibility of the idea becoming an integral part of educational thinking seems to be a far cry. For, to move in that direction means so much more than some simple rearrangement of the present organisation of education. But a good beginning can be made by developing Open University programmes for older learners of different categories and introducing extension services in conventional colleges and schools. Also, these institutions should learn to cooperate with numerous community organisations such as libraries, museums, municipal recreational programmes, health services etc.

Q. In the context of the passage, what is the meaning of the sentence “The writing is already on the wall”?

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 4

the meaning of the idiom "The writing is already on the wall" is to know that something is about to happen.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 5

DIRECTIONS: 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. It was a year since (a) / I received any letter (b) / from my sister. (c) / No error. (d)

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 5

Here 'was a' should be replaced with 'has been'. Thus the sentence should be 'It has been a year since I received any letter from my sister.'

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 6

DIRECTIONS: 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. His family members may arrive (a) / any moment (b) / by car.(c) / No error. (d)

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 6

Here 'may' should be replaced with 'can'. Thus the sentence should be 'His family members can arrive any moment by car'.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 7

DIRECTIONS: 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. He went to office (a) / but returned back (b) / home immediately (c) / No error. (d)

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 7

Here 'back' should be removed from the sentence. Return means to go backwards to where you have left before.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 8

DIRECTIONS: 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 two brothers amicably divided (a) / their parent’s property (b) /among them. (c) / No error. (d)

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 8

Among should be replaced with between. Between should be used where the relationship is distinctly one too- one. Whereas Among should be used where the entities are considered as a group.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 9

DIRECTIONS: 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. To attain a high academic standard (a) / in his college Sunil worked hard (b) / since morning till night (c) / No error.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 9

Here 'since' should be replaced with 'from'. From is used to indicate a specified place or time as a starting point.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 10

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

Q. Mohini is an independent and innovative thinker, it is best to grant her a good deal of __________ with regard to the direction of her research.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 10

Leverage mean s to use (someth in g) to maximum advantage.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - 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. The __________ of meat in your refrigerator does not necessarily indicate that you are a vegetarian.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 11

Absen ce is the most appr opriate wor d because a contrast is made here.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - 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. Due to the rise of new media technology, many people predict newspapers will soon be  __________ .

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 12

Obsolete means no longer in use.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - 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. Attention to detail is the  __________  of a fine craftsman.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 13

Here stamp is being used as a trademark or a signature style.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - 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. Although the two sisters are twins, they look somewhat __________.

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 14

Although is used to show a contrast. Twins are usually considered similar looking but using although makes the sentence contrasting.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 15

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

VENERATE

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 15

Venerate means regard with great respect.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 16

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

VACILLATE

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 16

Vacillate means go back and forth.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 17

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

FELICITY

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 17

Felicity means immense happiness.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 18

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

HYSTERIA

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 18

Hysteria means state of extreme upset. Its opposite meaning will be serenity.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 19

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

ABSTAIN

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 19

Abstain means to hold back from doing. Its opposite is indulging in something.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 20

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

SEDENTARY

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 20

Sedentary means motionless or lazy. Its opposite meaning will be moving.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 21

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Q. The famous Grand Trunk (GT) Road from Peshawar to Kolkata was built by

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The Grand Trunk Road is one of Asia's oldest and longest major roads. For more than two millennia, it has linked the eastern and western regions of the Indian subcontinent, connecting South Asia with Central Asia.
It runs from Chittagong, Bangladesh west to Howrah, West Bengal in India, across north India into Peshawar, up to Kabul, Afghanistan. The predecessor of the modern road was rebuilt by Sher Shah Suri, who renovated and extended the ancient Mauryan route in the 16th century.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 22

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Q. The Ashoka Pillar whose Lion Capitol (Carving) was adopted by the Government of India as National Emblem is situated at

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The Lion Capital of Ashoka is a sculpture of four Indian lions standing back to back, on an elaborate base that
includes other animals. A graphic representation of it was adopted as the official Emblem of India in 1950. It was originally placed atop the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by the Emperor Ashoka, in about 250 BCE.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 23

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Q. The Preamble of the Constitution of India was prepared by

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The preamble of the Constitution of India was prepared by B R Ambedkar.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 24

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Q. The two great revolutionaries who threw a bomb in Legislative Assembly were

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Seeking revenge for the death of Lala Lajpat Rai at the hands of the police, Bhagat Singh was involved in the murder of British police officer John Saunders. He eluded efforts by the police to capture him. Soon after, together with Batukeshwar Dutt, he undertook a successful effort to throw two bombs and leaflets inside the Central Legislative Assembly while shouting the slogan of revolution.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 25

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Q. ‘Duckworth Lewis Rule’ is used in the game of

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The Duckworth-Lewis meth od is a mathematical formulation designed to calculate the target score for the team batting second in a limited overs cricket match interrupted by weather or other circumstances.

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Q. Dronacharya award is given for outstanding contribution in the field of

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Dronacharya Award is an award presented by the government of India for excellence in sports coaching.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 27

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Q. Who was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest?

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Bachendri Pal (born 24 May 1954) is an Indian mountaineer, who in 1984 became the first Indian woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 28

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Q. The first Olympic Games were held in 1896 at

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The 1896 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the I Olympiad, was a multi-sport event held in Athens, Greece, from 6 to 15 April 1896.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2011 - Question 29

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Q. India tops the world in the production of

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The British Geological Survey reported that as of 2005, Koderma district in Jharkhand state in India had the largest deposits of mica in the world.

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Q. DPT vaccine does not give protection to a child from

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DPT ( also DTP an d DTwP) refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus.

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