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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 1

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options against no.1

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 2

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options against no.2

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Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 3

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options against no.3

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 4

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

Q. Select the most appropriate word from the options against no.4

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 5

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

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

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 6

DIRECTIONS: Science has made an _1_ contribution to the relief of human suffering and humanity _2_ a deep _3_ of gratitude to scientists whose _4_ and sacrifices have led to many _5_ discoveries and inventions which have done so much to _6_ human pain and misery.

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

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 7

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

Language is often used for one of the following three purposes, namely, to inform, to convince and to persuade. The first requiring talent of telling what we know, is a matter of little difficulty. The second demands reasoning. The third, besides reasoning, demands all the aid that we can obtain from the use of figures of speech or figures of rhetoric, which means the power of persuasion.

Q. Rhetoric is the

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 7

Rhetoric is the power of persuasion.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 8

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

Language is often used for one of the following three purposes, namely, to inform, to convince and to persuade. The first requiring talent of telling what we know, is a matter of little difficulty. The second demands reasoning. The third, besides reasoning, demands all the aid that we can obtain from the use of figures of speech or figures of rhetoric, which means the power of persuasion.

Q. The art of persuasion requires the use of

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 8

The art of persuasion requires the use of reasoning and figure of speech.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 9

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

Language is often used for one of the following three purposes, namely, to inform, to convince and to persuade. The first requiring talent of telling what we know, is a matter of little difficulty. The second demands reasoning. The third, besides reasoning, demands all the aid that we can obtain from the use of figures of speech or figures of rhetoric, which means the power of persuasion.

Q. The above passage is

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 10

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

'LIBERALISE'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 10

Liberalise - remove or loosen restrictions on something.
Hence, option (b) is correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 11

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

'PRAGMATIC'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 11

Pragmatic -  of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.Hence, option (c) is correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 12

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

'PRISTINE'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 12

Pristine - in its original condition; unspoilt;clean and fresh as if new; spotless.Hence, option (a) is correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 13

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

'INTREPID'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 13

Intrepid means fearless; adventurous. Hence, option (d) is correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 14

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

'ANGELICAL'

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Meaning of angelical - having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub. Meaning of Diabolical - concerning, or characteristic of the devil; satanic.Hence, antonym of angelical is diabolical.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 15

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

'HAUGHTINESS'

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Meaning of haughtiness- the appearance or quality of being arrogantly superior and disdainful.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 16

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

'Bellow'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 16

Meaning of bellow - a deep roaring shout or sound.
Meaning of whisper - a soft or confidential tone of voice. Hence, antonym of bellow is whisper.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 17

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

'INEQUITY'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 17

Meaning of inequity- lack  of fairness or justice.Antonym for inequity is law according to given options.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 18

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrase.

Tickled pink

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 18

Tickled pink -very much pleased or entertained.So, (a) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 19

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrase.

Split one's side

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 19

Split one's sides or laugh one's head off- be extremely amused, laugh uproariously.
So, (b) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 20

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrase.

Building castles in the air

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 20

Build castles in the air or build castles in Spain- to daydream; to make plans that can never come true.
So, (a) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 21

DIRECTIONS: Choose the word that best defines the given phrase.

At the drop of a hat

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 21

At the drop of a hat - immediately; instantly; on the slightest signal or urging.
So, (b) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 22

Choose the correctly spelt word.

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Parentheses. It's a plural form of parenthesis.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 23

Choose the correctly spelt word.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 24

Choose the correctly spelt word.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 25

Choose the correctly spelt word.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 26

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

Airy- Fairy

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 26

Airy-fairy means not practical or not useful in real situations. Hence, (c) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 27

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

Be given the axe

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 27

Get the axe or also be given the axe means if a person gets the axe, they lose their job. Hence, (d) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 28

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

To go like a bomb

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 28

Go like a bomb  means if a vehicle goes like a bomb, it can move very fast. Hence, (b) is the correct choice.

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 29

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

Bolt from the blue

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 29

A bolt from the blue  or also a bolt out of the blue means something that not expected to happen and that surprises someone very much. Hence, (d) is the correct choice

Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 30

DIRECTIONS: Choose the most appropriate answer:

Q. Which of the following rulers had the title 'Kaviraja'

Detailed Solution for Test: AFCAT Past Year Papers 2/2014 - Question 30

Samudragupta, ruler of the Gupta Empire (c. 335 - c. 375 CE), and successor to Chandragupta I, is considered to be one of the greatest military geniuses in Indian history.
He was the third ruler of the Gupta Dynasty, who ushered in the Golden Age of India
His title of Kaviraja (King of poets) is justified by various poetical compositions.

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