AFCAT Past Year Paper (Solved): I/2015 | IAF AFCAT Past Year Papers PDF Download

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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms :
1 . In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
2. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
3. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
4. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-10) : Select the most appropriate word
from the options against each number :
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.
5 . (a) interesting (b) popular
(c) powerful (d) purposeful
6. (a) could (b) would
(c) might (d) shall
7. (a) of (b) with
(c) as (d) in
8. (a) surroundings (b) assistance
(c) comfort (d) privilege
9 . (a) glimpses (b) image
(c) portrait (d) picture
10. (a) possible (b) rather
(c) else (d) otherwise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-14) : Choose the word which is nearest in
meaning to the given word :
11. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
12. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
13. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
14. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15-18) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word:
15. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
16. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
17. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
18. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : 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.
19. 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.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) I/2015
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms :
1 . In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
2. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
3. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
4. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-10) : Select the most appropriate word
from the options against each number :
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.
5 . (a) interesting (b) popular
(c) powerful (d) purposeful
6. (a) could (b) would
(c) might (d) shall
7. (a) of (b) with
(c) as (d) in
8. (a) surroundings (b) assistance
(c) comfort (d) privilege
9 . (a) glimpses (b) image
(c) portrait (d) picture
10. (a) possible (b) rather
(c) else (d) otherwise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-14) : Choose the word which is nearest in
meaning to the given word :
11. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
12. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
13. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
14. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15-18) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word:
15. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
16. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
17. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
18. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : 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.
19. 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.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) I/2015
2015/I-2 Solved Paper 2015- I
20. Female polar bears give birth during
(a) Spring (b) Summer
(c) Autumn (d) Winter
21. Mother bear
(a) Takes sides over cubs
(b) Lets the cubs fend for themselves
(c) Feeds only their favourites
(d) Sees that all cubs get an equal share
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-25) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases :
22. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
23. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
24. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
25. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-29) : Choose the correctly spelt word :
26. (a) Konnoisseur (b) Conoisseur
(c) Connoisseur (d) Konoisseur
27. (a) Munifisent (b) Muneficent
(c) Munificent (d) Munificient
28. (a) Equanmity (b) Equannimity
(c) Equanimmisty (d) Equinimity
29. (a) V etarinary (b) V eterinary
(c) V etennary (d) V etniary
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 30-65) : Choose the most appropriate answ er :
30. 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?
(a) 12 days (b) 15 days
(c) 16 days (d) 18 days
31. A man can row 
1
9
3
 Kmph in still water and finds that it
takes him thrice as much time to row up than as to row down
the same distance in the river. The speed of the current is
(a)
1
3
3
 Kmph (b)
1
3
9
 Kmph
(c)
2
4
3
 Kmph (d)
1
4
3
 Kmph
32. The speed of a boat in still water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel
26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time,
the speed of the stream is
(a) 2 Kmph (b) 2.5 Kmph
(c) 3 Kmph (d) 4 Kmph
33. If  a sum becomes double in 16 years, how many times will it
be in 8 years?
(a)
1
1
2
 times (b)
1
1
3
 times
(c)
3
1
4
 items (d)
1
1
4
 times
34. In how many years will a sum of Rs 800 at 10% per annum
compounded semi-annually become Rs 926.10?
(a)
1
1
3
(b)
1
1
2
(c)
1
2
3
(d)
1
2
2
35. A sell 2 TV sets, one at a loss of 15% and another at a  profit
of 15%. Find the loss/gain percentage in the overall
transaction?
(a) 2.25% (b) 3%
(c) 4% (d) No profit, no loss
36. A man travelled from a point A to  B at the speed of 25 Kmph
and walked back at the speed of 4 Kmph. If the whole journey
took 5 hrs 48 minutes, the distance between A and B is
(a) 3 0 km (b) 2 4 km
(c) 2 0 km (d) 51 .6 km
37. A train travelling at a  uniform speed clears a platform 200 m
long in 10 seconds and passes a telegraph post in 5 seconds.
The speed of the train is
(a) 36 km/h (b) 39 km/h
(c) 72 km/h (d) 78 km/h
38. The price of sugar increases by 20% due to the festive
season. By what percentage should a family reduce the
consumption of sugar so that there is no change in the
expenditure ?
(a) 20% (b)
1
18%
3
(c)
2
16%
3
(d)
1
16%
3
39. A's salary is 20% lower than B's salary , which is 15% lower
than C's salary. By how much percent is C's salary more
than A's salary?
(a) 44.05% (b) 45.05%
(c) 46.05% (d) 47.05%
40. The average weight of 5 men is increased by 2 Kg when one
of the men whose weight is 60 Kg is replaced by a new man.
The weight of the new man is
(a) 50 Kg (b) 65 Kg
(c) 68 Kg (d) 70 Kg
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms :
1 . In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
2. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
3. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
4. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-10) : Select the most appropriate word
from the options against each number :
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.
5 . (a) interesting (b) popular
(c) powerful (d) purposeful
6. (a) could (b) would
(c) might (d) shall
7. (a) of (b) with
(c) as (d) in
8. (a) surroundings (b) assistance
(c) comfort (d) privilege
9 . (a) glimpses (b) image
(c) portrait (d) picture
10. (a) possible (b) rather
(c) else (d) otherwise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-14) : Choose the word which is nearest in
meaning to the given word :
11. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
12. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
13. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
14. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15-18) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word:
15. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
16. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
17. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
18. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : 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.
19. 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.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) I/2015
2015/I-2 Solved Paper 2015- I
20. Female polar bears give birth during
(a) Spring (b) Summer
(c) Autumn (d) Winter
21. Mother bear
(a) Takes sides over cubs
(b) Lets the cubs fend for themselves
(c) Feeds only their favourites
(d) Sees that all cubs get an equal share
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-25) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases :
22. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
23. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
24. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
25. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-29) : Choose the correctly spelt word :
26. (a) Konnoisseur (b) Conoisseur
(c) Connoisseur (d) Konoisseur
27. (a) Munifisent (b) Muneficent
(c) Munificent (d) Munificient
28. (a) Equanmity (b) Equannimity
(c) Equanimmisty (d) Equinimity
29. (a) V etarinary (b) V eterinary
(c) V etennary (d) V etniary
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 30-65) : Choose the most appropriate answ er :
30. 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?
(a) 12 days (b) 15 days
(c) 16 days (d) 18 days
31. A man can row 
1
9
3
 Kmph in still water and finds that it
takes him thrice as much time to row up than as to row down
the same distance in the river. The speed of the current is
(a)
1
3
3
 Kmph (b)
1
3
9
 Kmph
(c)
2
4
3
 Kmph (d)
1
4
3
 Kmph
32. The speed of a boat in still water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel
26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time,
the speed of the stream is
(a) 2 Kmph (b) 2.5 Kmph
(c) 3 Kmph (d) 4 Kmph
33. If  a sum becomes double in 16 years, how many times will it
be in 8 years?
(a)
1
1
2
 times (b)
1
1
3
 times
(c)
3
1
4
 items (d)
1
1
4
 times
34. In how many years will a sum of Rs 800 at 10% per annum
compounded semi-annually become Rs 926.10?
(a)
1
1
3
(b)
1
1
2
(c)
1
2
3
(d)
1
2
2
35. A sell 2 TV sets, one at a loss of 15% and another at a  profit
of 15%. Find the loss/gain percentage in the overall
transaction?
(a) 2.25% (b) 3%
(c) 4% (d) No profit, no loss
36. A man travelled from a point A to  B at the speed of 25 Kmph
and walked back at the speed of 4 Kmph. If the whole journey
took 5 hrs 48 minutes, the distance between A and B is
(a) 3 0 km (b) 2 4 km
(c) 2 0 km (d) 51 .6 km
37. A train travelling at a  uniform speed clears a platform 200 m
long in 10 seconds and passes a telegraph post in 5 seconds.
The speed of the train is
(a) 36 km/h (b) 39 km/h
(c) 72 km/h (d) 78 km/h
38. The price of sugar increases by 20% due to the festive
season. By what percentage should a family reduce the
consumption of sugar so that there is no change in the
expenditure ?
(a) 20% (b)
1
18%
3
(c)
2
16%
3
(d)
1
16%
3
39. A's salary is 20% lower than B's salary , which is 15% lower
than C's salary. By how much percent is C's salary more
than A's salary?
(a) 44.05% (b) 45.05%
(c) 46.05% (d) 47.05%
40. The average weight of 5 men is increased by 2 Kg when one
of the men whose weight is 60 Kg is replaced by a new man.
The weight of the new man is
(a) 50 Kg (b) 65 Kg
(c) 68 Kg (d) 70 Kg
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41. A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days; B and C can do
it in 24 days, A and C can do it in 36 days. In how many days
B alone can finish the work?
(a) 48 days (b) 45 days
(c)
4
28
5
 days (d) 144 days
42. The opposition part status is accorded to a political party in
the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least
(a) 5% Seats (b) 10% Seats
(c) 15% Seats (d) 20% Seats
43. Who amongst the following in the author of the book 'A
Bend in the River?
(a) Chetan Bhagat (b) VS Naipaul
(c) Kiran Desai (d) Anita Desai
44. 'Long Walk to Freedom' is a book written by
(a) Sonia Gandhi (b) LK Advani
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) Benazir Bhutto
45. Which sports personality has been awarded the honorary
rank of Group Captain by the IAF?
(a) Kapil Dev (b) Sania Mirza
(c) Saina Nehwal (d) Sachin Tendulakr
46. Which country among the following has been declared
Ebola-free by WHO?
(a) Sierra leone (b) Liberia
(c) Nigeria (d) Guinea
47. How many Gold medals did India win in the Incheon Asian
Games held in Oct 2014?
(a) 10 (b) 1 1
(c) 12 (d) 8
48. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of
India?
(a) Arvind Mayaram (b) Rajiv Mehrishi
(c) Kaushik Basu (d) Dinesh Gupta
49. Which among the following is India's first long range
subsonic cruise missile?
(a) Agni II (b) Prithvi
(c) Dhanush (d) Nirbhay
50. The branch of science that studies cells is called
(a) Cytology (b) Entomology
(c) Homoplastic (d) Hormonolgy
51. How many Vice Presidents are elected at the start of its each
regular session of UN General Assembly?
(a) Nine (b) Fifteen
(c) Two (d) Twenty one
52. The highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' has been
awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson
Mandela. The other is
(a) Marshal Tito
(b) Mikhail Gorbachev
(c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(d) Abdul  Wali Khan
53. Sir CV Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for his work
connected with which of the following phenomenon of
radiation?
(a) Scattering (b) Diffraction
(c) Interference (d) Polarisation
54. In which city is headquarters of Asian Development Bank
located?
(a) Manila (b) Singapore
(c) Bangkok (d) Jakarta
55. K-15 missile is
(a) Submarine launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
(b) Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
(c) Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
(d) Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
56. India agreed to UN Chief Ban ki-Moon's offer to remain as a
member of the advisory board of one of the following
recently.
(a) UNCCT (b) UNICEF
(c) UNEP (d) UNCTAD
57. Kaziranga National Park is famous for
(a) One-horned Rhinos
(b) Tigers
(c) Swamp Dears (Barasingha)
(d) Elephants
58. Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in
Olympics?
(a) Milkha Singh (b) PT Usha
(c) Karnam Malleshwari (d) KD Jadhav
59. Who among the following was the Congress President at
Madras Session of 1927 when it boycotted the Simon
Commission?
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) MA Ansari
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
60. Why did Kalinga prove to be a turning point in the life of
Ashoka?
(a) Ashoka annexed Kalinga
(b) It was the starting point of the expansion of his empire
(c) Ashoka became a zealous Buddhist
(d) It enabled Mauryan Empire to reach its climax.
61. Which of the following wings was not part of the espionage
system described by Kautilya?
(a) Crime Branch (b) Special Branch
(c) Political Branch (d) None of these
62. Alauddin Khilji did not build
(a) Siri Fort (b) Tomb of Jalaluddin
(c) Hauz-i-Alai (d) Jamaat Khana Masjid
63. Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North
India at the time of Alexander's invasion?
(a) Nanda (b) Maurya
(c) Sunga (d) Kanva
64. Which of the following Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
(ICBMs) is under development in India?
(a) Agni-I (b) Agni-II
(c) Agni-IV (d) Agni-VI
65. Who among the following was adjudged as the Most
Valuable Plaer of the 17
th
 Asian Games held at Incheon,
South Korea?
(a) Mary Kom of India
(b) Kosuke Hagino of Japan
(c) Ning Zetao of China
(d) None of these
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms :
1 . In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
2. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
3. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
4. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-10) : Select the most appropriate word
from the options against each number :
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.
5 . (a) interesting (b) popular
(c) powerful (d) purposeful
6. (a) could (b) would
(c) might (d) shall
7. (a) of (b) with
(c) as (d) in
8. (a) surroundings (b) assistance
(c) comfort (d) privilege
9 . (a) glimpses (b) image
(c) portrait (d) picture
10. (a) possible (b) rather
(c) else (d) otherwise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-14) : Choose the word which is nearest in
meaning to the given word :
11. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
12. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
13. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
14. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15-18) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word:
15. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
16. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
17. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
18. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : 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.
19. 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.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
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2015/I-2 Solved Paper 2015- I
20. Female polar bears give birth during
(a) Spring (b) Summer
(c) Autumn (d) Winter
21. Mother bear
(a) Takes sides over cubs
(b) Lets the cubs fend for themselves
(c) Feeds only their favourites
(d) Sees that all cubs get an equal share
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-25) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases :
22. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
23. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
24. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
25. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-29) : Choose the correctly spelt word :
26. (a) Konnoisseur (b) Conoisseur
(c) Connoisseur (d) Konoisseur
27. (a) Munifisent (b) Muneficent
(c) Munificent (d) Munificient
28. (a) Equanmity (b) Equannimity
(c) Equanimmisty (d) Equinimity
29. (a) V etarinary (b) V eterinary
(c) V etennary (d) V etniary
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 30-65) : Choose the most appropriate answ er :
30. 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?
(a) 12 days (b) 15 days
(c) 16 days (d) 18 days
31. A man can row 
1
9
3
 Kmph in still water and finds that it
takes him thrice as much time to row up than as to row down
the same distance in the river. The speed of the current is
(a)
1
3
3
 Kmph (b)
1
3
9
 Kmph
(c)
2
4
3
 Kmph (d)
1
4
3
 Kmph
32. The speed of a boat in still water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel
26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time,
the speed of the stream is
(a) 2 Kmph (b) 2.5 Kmph
(c) 3 Kmph (d) 4 Kmph
33. If  a sum becomes double in 16 years, how many times will it
be in 8 years?
(a)
1
1
2
 times (b)
1
1
3
 times
(c)
3
1
4
 items (d)
1
1
4
 times
34. In how many years will a sum of Rs 800 at 10% per annum
compounded semi-annually become Rs 926.10?
(a)
1
1
3
(b)
1
1
2
(c)
1
2
3
(d)
1
2
2
35. A sell 2 TV sets, one at a loss of 15% and another at a  profit
of 15%. Find the loss/gain percentage in the overall
transaction?
(a) 2.25% (b) 3%
(c) 4% (d) No profit, no loss
36. A man travelled from a point A to  B at the speed of 25 Kmph
and walked back at the speed of 4 Kmph. If the whole journey
took 5 hrs 48 minutes, the distance between A and B is
(a) 3 0 km (b) 2 4 km
(c) 2 0 km (d) 51 .6 km
37. A train travelling at a  uniform speed clears a platform 200 m
long in 10 seconds and passes a telegraph post in 5 seconds.
The speed of the train is
(a) 36 km/h (b) 39 km/h
(c) 72 km/h (d) 78 km/h
38. The price of sugar increases by 20% due to the festive
season. By what percentage should a family reduce the
consumption of sugar so that there is no change in the
expenditure ?
(a) 20% (b)
1
18%
3
(c)
2
16%
3
(d)
1
16%
3
39. A's salary is 20% lower than B's salary , which is 15% lower
than C's salary. By how much percent is C's salary more
than A's salary?
(a) 44.05% (b) 45.05%
(c) 46.05% (d) 47.05%
40. The average weight of 5 men is increased by 2 Kg when one
of the men whose weight is 60 Kg is replaced by a new man.
The weight of the new man is
(a) 50 Kg (b) 65 Kg
(c) 68 Kg (d) 70 Kg
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41. A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days; B and C can do
it in 24 days, A and C can do it in 36 days. In how many days
B alone can finish the work?
(a) 48 days (b) 45 days
(c)
4
28
5
 days (d) 144 days
42. The opposition part status is accorded to a political party in
the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least
(a) 5% Seats (b) 10% Seats
(c) 15% Seats (d) 20% Seats
43. Who amongst the following in the author of the book 'A
Bend in the River?
(a) Chetan Bhagat (b) VS Naipaul
(c) Kiran Desai (d) Anita Desai
44. 'Long Walk to Freedom' is a book written by
(a) Sonia Gandhi (b) LK Advani
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) Benazir Bhutto
45. Which sports personality has been awarded the honorary
rank of Group Captain by the IAF?
(a) Kapil Dev (b) Sania Mirza
(c) Saina Nehwal (d) Sachin Tendulakr
46. Which country among the following has been declared
Ebola-free by WHO?
(a) Sierra leone (b) Liberia
(c) Nigeria (d) Guinea
47. How many Gold medals did India win in the Incheon Asian
Games held in Oct 2014?
(a) 10 (b) 1 1
(c) 12 (d) 8
48. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of
India?
(a) Arvind Mayaram (b) Rajiv Mehrishi
(c) Kaushik Basu (d) Dinesh Gupta
49. Which among the following is India's first long range
subsonic cruise missile?
(a) Agni II (b) Prithvi
(c) Dhanush (d) Nirbhay
50. The branch of science that studies cells is called
(a) Cytology (b) Entomology
(c) Homoplastic (d) Hormonolgy
51. How many Vice Presidents are elected at the start of its each
regular session of UN General Assembly?
(a) Nine (b) Fifteen
(c) Two (d) Twenty one
52. The highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' has been
awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson
Mandela. The other is
(a) Marshal Tito
(b) Mikhail Gorbachev
(c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(d) Abdul  Wali Khan
53. Sir CV Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for his work
connected with which of the following phenomenon of
radiation?
(a) Scattering (b) Diffraction
(c) Interference (d) Polarisation
54. In which city is headquarters of Asian Development Bank
located?
(a) Manila (b) Singapore
(c) Bangkok (d) Jakarta
55. K-15 missile is
(a) Submarine launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
(b) Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
(c) Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
(d) Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
56. India agreed to UN Chief Ban ki-Moon's offer to remain as a
member of the advisory board of one of the following
recently.
(a) UNCCT (b) UNICEF
(c) UNEP (d) UNCTAD
57. Kaziranga National Park is famous for
(a) One-horned Rhinos
(b) Tigers
(c) Swamp Dears (Barasingha)
(d) Elephants
58. Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in
Olympics?
(a) Milkha Singh (b) PT Usha
(c) Karnam Malleshwari (d) KD Jadhav
59. Who among the following was the Congress President at
Madras Session of 1927 when it boycotted the Simon
Commission?
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) MA Ansari
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
60. Why did Kalinga prove to be a turning point in the life of
Ashoka?
(a) Ashoka annexed Kalinga
(b) It was the starting point of the expansion of his empire
(c) Ashoka became a zealous Buddhist
(d) It enabled Mauryan Empire to reach its climax.
61. Which of the following wings was not part of the espionage
system described by Kautilya?
(a) Crime Branch (b) Special Branch
(c) Political Branch (d) None of these
62. Alauddin Khilji did not build
(a) Siri Fort (b) Tomb of Jalaluddin
(c) Hauz-i-Alai (d) Jamaat Khana Masjid
63. Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North
India at the time of Alexander's invasion?
(a) Nanda (b) Maurya
(c) Sunga (d) Kanva
64. Which of the following Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
(ICBMs) is under development in India?
(a) Agni-I (b) Agni-II
(c) Agni-IV (d) Agni-VI
65. Who among the following was adjudged as the Most
Valuable Plaer of the 17
th
 Asian Games held at Incheon,
South Korea?
(a) Mary Kom of India
(b) Kosuke Hagino of Japan
(c) Ning Zetao of China
(d) None of these
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 66-70) : In each of the following questions
find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.
66. East : Orient ::?:?
(a) North : Polar (b) North : Tropic
(c) South : Capricorn (d) West : Occident
67. Ignominy : Disloyalty ::?:?
(a) Dealth : Victory (b) Martyr : Man
(c) Fame : Heroism (d) Destruction :  V ictory
68. Loath : Coercion :: ? : ?
(a) Detest : Caressing (b) Irritate : Caressing
(c) Irate : Antagonism (d) Reluctant : Persuasion
69. Trilogy : Novel :: ? : ?
(a) Rice : Husk (b) Milk : Cream
(c) Serial : Episode (d) Gun : Cartridge
70. Wife : Marriage :: ? : ?
(a) Bank : Money
(b) Nationality : Citizenship
(c) Service : Qualification
(d) Attendance : Register
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-75) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
71. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
72. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
73. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
74. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
75. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 76-80) : In each of the following questions,
select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which when
placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the
pattern.
76.
?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
77.
?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
78.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
?
79.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
?
80.
?
(X) (a) (b) (c) (d)
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DIRECTIONS (Qs. 1-4) : Which word or words explains the
meaning of the following idioms :
1 . In a jiffy
(a) Outstanding (b) Suddenly
(c) In a fix (d) Appropriate
2. Upto the hilt
(a) Completely (b) upto  the mark
(c) Upto the final decision (d) None of these
3. Man of Letters
(a) Who writes too many letters
(b) An important person
(c) A politician
(d) A literary person
4. Sangfroid
(a) Composure (b) Go on leave
(c) Changed suddenly (d) Make an attempt
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 5-10) : Select the most appropriate word
from the options against each number :
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.
5 . (a) interesting (b) popular
(c) powerful (d) purposeful
6. (a) could (b) would
(c) might (d) shall
7. (a) of (b) with
(c) as (d) in
8. (a) surroundings (b) assistance
(c) comfort (d) privilege
9 . (a) glimpses (b) image
(c) portrait (d) picture
10. (a) possible (b) rather
(c) else (d) otherwise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 11-14) : Choose the word which is nearest in
meaning to the given word :
11. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling
(c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
12. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning
(c) Movement (d) Relevant
13. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal
(c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
14. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace
(c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 15-18) : Choose the word which is nearly
opposite in meaning of the given word:
15. Clemency
(a) Corporal (b) Intolerance
(c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
16. Cajole
(a) Nestle (b) Secede
(c) Bully (d) Moisten
17. Malevolent
(a) Kindly (b) Vacuous
(c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
18. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial
(c) Flawless (d) Proximity
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 19-21) : 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.
19. 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.
Which of the assumptions given above is/are true?
(a) I only (b) II only
(c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II
Instructions for candidates TIME ALLOTTED – 2 HRS.
1. Total No. of Questions–100. Each Question is of three marks.
2. One mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
3. Do not write or mark on the Question Paper.
4. Question Paper to be returned before leaving the Exam Hall.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT) I/2015
2015/I-2 Solved Paper 2015- I
20. Female polar bears give birth during
(a) Spring (b) Summer
(c) Autumn (d) Winter
21. Mother bear
(a) Takes sides over cubs
(b) Lets the cubs fend for themselves
(c) Feeds only their favourites
(d) Sees that all cubs get an equal share
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 22-25) : Choose the word that best defines
the given phrases :
22. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly
(b) V ulgar ideas
(c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife
(d) Hate others
23. Square pegs in round holes
(a) A genuinely helpful person
(b) A clever person
(c) People in the wrong jobs
(d) To be perplexed
24. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook
(b) During illness
(c) In prosperity and adversity
(d) During the operation
25. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy
(b) People indulging in treachery
(c) Intelligent minds
(d) Travellers around the world
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 26-29) : Choose the correctly spelt word :
26. (a) Konnoisseur (b) Conoisseur
(c) Connoisseur (d) Konoisseur
27. (a) Munifisent (b) Muneficent
(c) Munificent (d) Munificient
28. (a) Equanmity (b) Equannimity
(c) Equanimmisty (d) Equinimity
29. (a) V etarinary (b) V eterinary
(c) V etennary (d) V etniary
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 30-65) : Choose the most appropriate answ er :
30. 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?
(a) 12 days (b) 15 days
(c) 16 days (d) 18 days
31. A man can row 
1
9
3
 Kmph in still water and finds that it
takes him thrice as much time to row up than as to row down
the same distance in the river. The speed of the current is
(a)
1
3
3
 Kmph (b)
1
3
9
 Kmph
(c)
2
4
3
 Kmph (d)
1
4
3
 Kmph
32. The speed of a boat in still water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel
26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time,
the speed of the stream is
(a) 2 Kmph (b) 2.5 Kmph
(c) 3 Kmph (d) 4 Kmph
33. If  a sum becomes double in 16 years, how many times will it
be in 8 years?
(a)
1
1
2
 times (b)
1
1
3
 times
(c)
3
1
4
 items (d)
1
1
4
 times
34. In how many years will a sum of Rs 800 at 10% per annum
compounded semi-annually become Rs 926.10?
(a)
1
1
3
(b)
1
1
2
(c)
1
2
3
(d)
1
2
2
35. A sell 2 TV sets, one at a loss of 15% and another at a  profit
of 15%. Find the loss/gain percentage in the overall
transaction?
(a) 2.25% (b) 3%
(c) 4% (d) No profit, no loss
36. A man travelled from a point A to  B at the speed of 25 Kmph
and walked back at the speed of 4 Kmph. If the whole journey
took 5 hrs 48 minutes, the distance between A and B is
(a) 3 0 km (b) 2 4 km
(c) 2 0 km (d) 51 .6 km
37. A train travelling at a  uniform speed clears a platform 200 m
long in 10 seconds and passes a telegraph post in 5 seconds.
The speed of the train is
(a) 36 km/h (b) 39 km/h
(c) 72 km/h (d) 78 km/h
38. The price of sugar increases by 20% due to the festive
season. By what percentage should a family reduce the
consumption of sugar so that there is no change in the
expenditure ?
(a) 20% (b)
1
18%
3
(c)
2
16%
3
(d)
1
16%
3
39. A's salary is 20% lower than B's salary , which is 15% lower
than C's salary. By how much percent is C's salary more
than A's salary?
(a) 44.05% (b) 45.05%
(c) 46.05% (d) 47.05%
40. The average weight of 5 men is increased by 2 Kg when one
of the men whose weight is 60 Kg is replaced by a new man.
The weight of the new man is
(a) 50 Kg (b) 65 Kg
(c) 68 Kg (d) 70 Kg
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41. A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days; B and C can do
it in 24 days, A and C can do it in 36 days. In how many days
B alone can finish the work?
(a) 48 days (b) 45 days
(c)
4
28
5
 days (d) 144 days
42. The opposition part status is accorded to a political party in
the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least
(a) 5% Seats (b) 10% Seats
(c) 15% Seats (d) 20% Seats
43. Who amongst the following in the author of the book 'A
Bend in the River?
(a) Chetan Bhagat (b) VS Naipaul
(c) Kiran Desai (d) Anita Desai
44. 'Long Walk to Freedom' is a book written by
(a) Sonia Gandhi (b) LK Advani
(c) Nelson Mandela (d) Benazir Bhutto
45. Which sports personality has been awarded the honorary
rank of Group Captain by the IAF?
(a) Kapil Dev (b) Sania Mirza
(c) Saina Nehwal (d) Sachin Tendulakr
46. Which country among the following has been declared
Ebola-free by WHO?
(a) Sierra leone (b) Liberia
(c) Nigeria (d) Guinea
47. How many Gold medals did India win in the Incheon Asian
Games held in Oct 2014?
(a) 10 (b) 1 1
(c) 12 (d) 8
48. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of
India?
(a) Arvind Mayaram (b) Rajiv Mehrishi
(c) Kaushik Basu (d) Dinesh Gupta
49. Which among the following is India's first long range
subsonic cruise missile?
(a) Agni II (b) Prithvi
(c) Dhanush (d) Nirbhay
50. The branch of science that studies cells is called
(a) Cytology (b) Entomology
(c) Homoplastic (d) Hormonolgy
51. How many Vice Presidents are elected at the start of its each
regular session of UN General Assembly?
(a) Nine (b) Fifteen
(c) Two (d) Twenty one
52. The highest civilian award of India 'Bharat Ratna' has been
awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of them is Nelson
Mandela. The other is
(a) Marshal Tito
(b) Mikhail Gorbachev
(c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan
(d) Abdul  Wali Khan
53. Sir CV Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for his work
connected with which of the following phenomenon of
radiation?
(a) Scattering (b) Diffraction
(c) Interference (d) Polarisation
54. In which city is headquarters of Asian Development Bank
located?
(a) Manila (b) Singapore
(c) Bangkok (d) Jakarta
55. K-15 missile is
(a) Submarine launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
(b) Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
(c) Medium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
(d) Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
56. India agreed to UN Chief Ban ki-Moon's offer to remain as a
member of the advisory board of one of the following
recently.
(a) UNCCT (b) UNICEF
(c) UNEP (d) UNCTAD
57. Kaziranga National Park is famous for
(a) One-horned Rhinos
(b) Tigers
(c) Swamp Dears (Barasingha)
(d) Elephants
58. Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in
Olympics?
(a) Milkha Singh (b) PT Usha
(c) Karnam Malleshwari (d) KD Jadhav
59. Who among the following was the Congress President at
Madras Session of 1927 when it boycotted the Simon
Commission?
(a) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
(b) MA Ansari
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose
60. Why did Kalinga prove to be a turning point in the life of
Ashoka?
(a) Ashoka annexed Kalinga
(b) It was the starting point of the expansion of his empire
(c) Ashoka became a zealous Buddhist
(d) It enabled Mauryan Empire to reach its climax.
61. Which of the following wings was not part of the espionage
system described by Kautilya?
(a) Crime Branch (b) Special Branch
(c) Political Branch (d) None of these
62. Alauddin Khilji did not build
(a) Siri Fort (b) Tomb of Jalaluddin
(c) Hauz-i-Alai (d) Jamaat Khana Masjid
63. Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North
India at the time of Alexander's invasion?
(a) Nanda (b) Maurya
(c) Sunga (d) Kanva
64. Which of the following Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
(ICBMs) is under development in India?
(a) Agni-I (b) Agni-II
(c) Agni-IV (d) Agni-VI
65. Who among the following was adjudged as the Most
Valuable Plaer of the 17
th
 Asian Games held at Incheon,
South Korea?
(a) Mary Kom of India
(b) Kosuke Hagino of Japan
(c) Ning Zetao of China
(d) None of these
2015/I-4 Solved Paper 2015- I
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 66-70) : In each of the following questions
find out the alternative which will replace the question mark.
66. East : Orient ::?:?
(a) North : Polar (b) North : Tropic
(c) South : Capricorn (d) West : Occident
67. Ignominy : Disloyalty ::?:?
(a) Dealth : Victory (b) Martyr : Man
(c) Fame : Heroism (d) Destruction :  V ictory
68. Loath : Coercion :: ? : ?
(a) Detest : Caressing (b) Irritate : Caressing
(c) Irate : Antagonism (d) Reluctant : Persuasion
69. Trilogy : Novel :: ? : ?
(a) Rice : Husk (b) Milk : Cream
(c) Serial : Episode (d) Gun : Cartridge
70. Wife : Marriage :: ? : ?
(a) Bank : Money
(b) Nationality : Citizenship
(c) Service : Qualification
(d) Attendance : Register
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 71-75) : Each of these questions given below
contains three elements. These elements may or may not have
some inter-linkage. Each group of elements may fit into one of
these diagrams at (a), (b), (c) or (d). You have to indicate the
group of elements which correctly fits into the diagrams.
71. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Doctors. Human Beings and Married People?
(a) (b)
(c) (d)
72. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
Children, Naughty and Studious?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
73. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Thief, Criminal and Police ?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
74. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Man, Worker and Garden?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
75. Which of the following diagrams indicates the best relation
between Males, Cousins and Nephews?
(a)
(c)
(b)
(d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 76-80) : In each of the following questions,
select a figure from amongst the four alternatives, which when
placed in the blank space of figure (X) would complete the
pattern.
76.
?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
77.
?
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
78.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
?
79.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (X)
?
80.
?
(X) (a) (b) (c) (d)
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Solved Paper 2015- I 2015/I-5
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 81-85) : Each of the following questions
consists of five figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 called the Problem
Figures followed by four other figures marked a, b, c and d called
the Answer Figurs. Select a figure from amongst the Answer
Figures which will continue the same series as established by
the Five Problem Figures.
81. Problem Figures :
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
S
Answer Figures :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
S
S
S
82. Problem Figures :
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Answer Figures :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
83. Problem Figures :
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
=
=
Answer Figures :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
= = =
=
S
C C
C
84. Problem Figures :
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
+ +
+ + +
Answer Figures :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
+
+
+ +
85. Problem Figures:
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
Answer Figures :
(a) (b) (c) (d)
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 86-90) : In each of the following questions,
four words have been given out of which three are alike in some
manner , while the fourth one is different. Choose the word which
is different from the rest.
86. (a) Othello (b) King Lear
(c) Oliver Twist (d) Macbeth
87 . (a) N imitz (b) Y amamoto
(c) Nelson (d) Montgomery
88. (a) Blaze (b) G lint
(c) S imme r (d) S himmer
89. (a) Aravalli hills (b) Shivalik hills
(c) Mole hills (d) Satpura hills
90. (a) Beaver (b) Alpaca
(c) Walrus (d) Koala
DIRECTIONS (Qs. 91-95) : In each problem, out of the four
figures marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) three are smililar in a certain
manner. However, one figure is not like the other three. Choose
the figure which is different from the rest.
91.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
92.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
93.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
94.
(a) (b) (c) (d)
95.
(a) (b) (c) (d)