AFCAT Mock Test - 3 - AFCAT MCQ

The correct word here is 'tyrant.' Despot means 'a ruler or other person who holds absolute power, typically one who exercises it in a cruel or oppressive way.' This is exactly what a tyrant means. 

Democrat: an advocate or supporter of democracy.

Trite: (of a remark or idea) lacking originality or freshness; dull on account of overuse.

Torpid: mentally or physically inactive; lethargic.

So option 1 is correct. 

Microsoft has appointed Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) graduate Pavan Davuluri as the new head of both Windows and Surface. Davuluri replaces previous Windows chief Mikhail Parakhin.

Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi took oath as judicial member of Lokpal. The Lokpal of India is headed by Justice A.M. Khanvilkar administered the oath to him. Justice Ritu Raj previously served as the Chairperson of the 22nd Law Commission of India. He has also been the Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court. Pankaj Kumar and Ajay Tirkey took oath as Lokpal members.   

Dr. Dinesh Dasa, an eminent scholar with a rich background in forestry and public service, took oath of office and secrecy as a Member of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in September 2023.

India's core sector achieved a 12.1% growth in August, a 14-month high, driven by sectors like cement, coal, and electricity.

Rohan Bopanna and Rutuja Bhosale won the gold medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games 2023, defeating Chinese Taipei's Yu-hsiou Hsu and Hao-ching Chan in the final.

Eveready Industries India (EIIL) has partnered with Neeraj Chopra, the Olympic gold medalist and World no. 1 in men's javelin throw, as its new brand ambassador. This collaboration aims to launch the Ultima Alkaline battery series, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and a strong connection with the youth through long-lasting battery solutions.

Hansha Mishra, an officer from the Indian Audit and Accounts Service (IA&AS) 2010 batch, has been appointed as Director of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), Delhi. Her appointment, recommended for central deputation by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India, signifies a significant role in the prestigious constitutional body overseeing civil service examinations.

The correct word is 'edifying.' The word didactic means 'intended to teach, particularly in having moral instruction as an ulterior motive.' Edifying means 'providing moral or intellectual instruction.' 

Inoculate: treat with a vaccine to produce immunity against disease; vaccinate.

Swarthy: dark-complexioned.

Stolid: calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

So option 2 is correct. 

Dirge means 'a mournful song, piece of music, or sound,' which is also what a hymn is. 

Impinge: have an effect, especially a negative one.

Fetter: a chain or manacle used to restrain a prisoner.

Exigent: pressing; demanding.

So option 2 is correct.  

The only word here that can be considered as having a similar meaning is 'contrary.' Contrary means 'opposite in nature, direction, or meaning.' 

The other words mean completely the opposite of antithesis or contrary. 

Kinship: blood relationship.

Analogy: Similarity.

Hence the correct answer is option 1.

The correct word here is 'breach.' Contravene means 'offend against the prohibition or order of a law, treaty, or code of conduct. The word breach has a very similar meaning. But all other words are more or less opposite to the word 'contravene.' So option 2 is correct. 

Endorse: To support.

Ratify: sign or give formal consent to (a treaty, contract, or agreement), making it officially valid.

Assist: Help

The correct word is 'Fortunate.' It means 'favored by or involving good luck; lucky.'

The word 'hapless' means '(especially of a person) unfortunate.' 

Pardon: the action of forgiving or being forgiven for an error or offence.

Deplorable: deserving strong condemnation; completely unacceptable.

Quirk: a particular aspect of a person's character or behavior.

So option 3 is clearly the correct answer. 

The opposite word in this question is 'abet.' Abet means 'encourage or assist (someone) to do something wrong, in particular, to commit a crime.'

And 'foil' means 'prevent (something considered wrong or undesirable) from succeeding.' 

Disjointed: lacking a coherent sequence or connection.

Revoke: officially cancel (a decree, decision, or promise).

Dispense: distribute or provide (a service or information) to a number of people.

So option 2 is correct. 

‘Repudiate’ means to 'reject'.

Out of all the given words, ‘Embrace’ means to 'accept'. These are exact opposites.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 4, 'Embrace'.

Honorary=>Conferred as an honour

Heretic=>A person who acts against religion

Highbrow=>A person of intellectual or erudite tastes

Hypochondriac=>A patient with imaginary symptoms and ailments

Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

Fanatic=>One who is filled with excessive enthusiasm in religious matters

Fatalist=>One who believes in fate

Gourmand=>Lover of good food 

Pedantic=>Excessively concerned with minor details or rules

Thus option 3 is the correct answer.

Option 3) Avidity (eagerness; enthusiasm; passion) is the correct answer.

Lassitude = a state of physical or mental weariness; lack of energy.

Lethargy = lack of energy.

Soporific = tending to induce drowsiness or sleep.

Option 2) Muffle (cover; wrap) is the correct answer.

Divulge = disclose; reveal; tell; expose.

The word 'cabal' means 'a collection of people who come together to work against something or someone' and does not convey any meaning here. Option 2 and 4 fail to fit here too.

The word 'adept' means 'very skilled or proficient at something.

'The word 'significant' which means 'noteworthy' is the correct word here. It means that the role of westernization has been remarkable in understanding the socio-cultural changes of modern India.

Option 3 is the correct answer.

The words 'struggle' and 'debate' do not fit here and do not convey any meaning here. Thus they are eliminated.

The word 'revolution' means 'a big change' and fits here correctly. It means that western culture has had a big impact on the youth of India.

The word 'pecuniary' means 'money related matters' and does not convey any meaning here.

Option 1 is the correct answer.

The sentence cannot be used to say that westernization has a positive or a negative impact on the minds of the young people. Thus the first two options are eliminated.

Option 3 does not convey any meaning.

The word 'engulfing' which means 'affecting tremendously; capturing' conveys an apt meaning that westernization is rapidly impacting the minds and thoughts of our young generation.

Option 4 is thus the correct answer.

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The meanings of the words are:

Ebb=> recede

Mendicant=> beggar

Abnegate=> give up

Thus only option 4 conveys a proper meaning that one should not give up one's own culture. 

The sentence already states that modernization should not affect our appearances thus 'demeanor' which means 'outward behaviour or bearing' is eliminated first. Options 1 and 4 do not convey any meaning here.

The word 'mindset' means 'perception; thoughts; attitude' and conveys the correct meaning that one's attitude should modernize and the inner self should improve.

Option 3 is thus the correct answer.

This is a case of reflexive pronouns. A reflexive pronoun indicates that the person who is realizing the action of the verb is also the recipient of the action. Here the reflexive pronoun that must be used is 'himself' because the person who is cautious is the same person who doesn't to commit.  

Correct Sentence: He was very cautious about committing himself to anything.

Hence the correct answer is option 3.

Diploma and Certificate courses are two different subjects. So the verb must be plural. So we must write 'don't' instead of 'doesn't.'  

Correct Sentence: Diploma and certificate courses do not normally require the submission of a dissertation.

Hence the correct answer is option 2.

This sentence has a prepositional error. 'In' is used to mean 'inclusion or involvement.' But here the building is not involved in traditionalism or modernism. What the sentence wants to convey is that the building is a result of the 'blend between traditionalism and modernism.' So we must use 'of.' 'Of' expressing the relationship between a part and a whole. 

Correct Sentence: The building's design is an interesting blend of traditionalism and modernism.

Hence the correct answer is option 2.

Pound the pavement means 'Walk the streets, especially in search of employment.'

Example: After he lost his job at Infosys, he pounded the pavement for months before finding another one.

So option 4 is the correct answer. 

Here, knowing the meaning of the phrase is the best way to answer the question.

'When pigs fly' implies something that can never happen or refer to something that is impossible.

Example: Maybe when the pigs start flying he will go to church!

Hence, option 3 is the correct answer.

The meaning of the idiom 'by the skin of my teeth' is 'barely or narrowly'.

For example, I was so busy that I made it to the party by the skin of my teeth.