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AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 1

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Requite

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‘Requite’ means to return a favour or pay someone back appropriately. Out of the given options, ‘Repay’ indicates to pay someone back and thus, carries the similar meaning forward. 

Reminisce means indulge in enjoyable recollection of past events.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 2

How much loan has the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved for the modernization of water supply services in Kochi?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 2

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a substantial $170 million loan to facilitate the modernization of water supply services in Kochi, Kerala aiming to elevate urban living standards, ensure access to clean water, and strengthen climate resilience.

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AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 3

Which company has partnered with Mastercard to offer a holistic digital supply chain financing solution for India's MSMEs?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 3

Mastercard has strategically partnered with U GRO Capital, a Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) specializing in Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) financing, to deliver comprehensive digital supply chain financing solutions for India's MSMEs, addressing the challenge of limited access to capital.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 4

What is the name of the world's largest iceberg that has recently begun an unusual journey?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 4

Weighing nearly a trillion metric tonnes and covering an extensive area of 4,000 square km, the colossal iceberg A23a, originating from West Antarctica's Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf in 1986, has broken its decades-long stillness, marking a noteworthy event in its movement after more than 30 years.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 5

Whose reappointment as the Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (MD&CEO) has been approved by the board of directors at Bandhan Bank?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 5

The board of directors at Bandhan Bank has approved the three-year extension of Chandra Shekhar Ghosh as MD&CEO, subject to RBI and shareholder approval, effective from July 10, 2024.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 6

With whom did India sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) regarding semiconductors to enhance the supply chain and align with global developments?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 6

India and the European Union (EU) signed a significant MoU on semiconductors, aiming to strengthen the supply chain and stay in sync with global advancements in the semiconductor industry.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 7

According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which country emerges as the foremost aid provider in 2022?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 7

The OECD designates the United States as the leading aid provider in 2022, based on data from ForeignAssistance.gov, an official US government platform, providing insights into US aid patterns and destinations from 2001 to 2023. Between 2001 and 2023, the US allocated $677 billion in aid to 213 nations, with Afghanistan, Israel, and Iraq topping the list of recipients in the last two decades.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 8

Which country has officially announced the permanent closure of its embassy in India, citing persistent challenges from the Indian government as the primary reason?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 8

Afghanistan has officially closed its embassy in New Delhi permanently, attributing the decision to persistent challenges from the Indian government, following the cessation of operations on September 30.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 9

What percentage of India's FY24 fiscal deficit target had been accrued by the end of the first half of the year?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 9

India's fiscal deficit for the first half of the 2023-24 fiscal year reached 39.3% of the annual target, up from 37.3% in the previous year. This widening gap between expenditure and revenue amounted to Rs 7.02 lakh crore by the end of September 2023.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 10

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is similar in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Construe

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 10

The correct word is 'interpret.' Construe means 'interpret (a word or action) in a particular way.'  So here option 1 is correct.
The meaning of other words are as follows:
Obscure: difficult; not clear.
Cryptic: having a meaning that is mysterious or obscure.
Vague: of uncertain, indefinite, or unclear character or meaning.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 11

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Deluge

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‘Deluge’ means a heavy fall of rain. Out of the given options, ‘downpour’ carries a similar meaning forward and is, therefore the correct answer. 

Indolent means wanting to avoid activity or exertion; lazy.

Compulsion means the action or state of forcing or being forced to do something; constraint.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 12

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, choose the word which is opposite in meaning to the given word and click the button corresponding to it.

Palliate

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 12

Aggravate is the correct word here. It means 'done quickly without thought or care.' It is an antonym because the word 'Palliate' means 'to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of something.' 

Edict: an official order or proclamation issued by a person in authority.

Indict: formally accuse of or charge with a crime.

Eclectic: deriving ideas, style, or taste from a broad and diverse range of sources.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 13

In the following question, part if the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

Q. Philip ultimately decided to swing the restaurant to check up on his staff

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 13

The sentence uses the form ‘swing’, which is incorrect and thus needs improvement.

Swing is a verb which means to move forward and backward smoothly, from a fixed point.

Swing by is a phrasal verb which means to briefly go somewhere, usually on their way to another place.

Thus, the alternative ‘swing by’ would be an improvement for the sentence and thus makes it meaningful.

Therefore, the correct answer is option 3.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 14

In the following question, part if the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

Q. As a punishment Ms. Rose gave the assignment to the children to do away with.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 14

The sentence uses the form ‘do away with’, which is incorrect and thus needs improvement.

Do away with is a phrasal verb which means to murder or kill someone, get rid of someone.

Do over is a phrasal verb which means to do something again.

Thus, the alternative ‘do over ‘would be an improvement for the sentence and thus makes it meaningful.
Thus, the correct answer is option 2

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 15

In the following question, part if the sentence is underlined. Below are given alternatives to the underlined part, which may improve the sentence. Choose the correct alternative. In case no improvement is needed, choose the option ‘No Improvement’.

Q. Eleanor planned on dressing for the event but the bejeweled dress in the shop window called out to her.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 15

The sentence uses the form ‘dressing’, which is incorrect and thus needs improvement.

Dress is a verb that means an item of clothing which covers the upper and lower part of the body.

Dress down is a phrasal verb which means to wear informal or casual clothes.

Thus, the alternative ‘dress down’ would be an improvement for the sentence and thus makes it meaningful.
Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 16

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most ​appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

A book is written, not to multiply the voice merely, not to carry it merely but to perpetuate it. The author has something to say which he perceives to be true and useful; or helpfully beautiful. So far he knows no one has said it, so far as he knows no one else can say it the is bound to say it clearly and melodiously if he may; clearly at all events. In the sum of his life, he finds this- to be the thing or group of things, manifest’ him; this, the piece of true knowledge, or sight, which his share of sunshine and earth has permitted him to seize. That is a book.

Q. The opening sentence of the passage implies that the aim of writing a book is to -

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 16

The correct answer is Option 4, i.e. 'Propagate the ideology of the author'.

'Propagate' is 'spread and promote (an idea, theory, etc.) widely'.

So, the aim of writing a book is to spread and promote the ideas of the author.

As in the opening sentence, it is said that 'A book is written, not to multiply the voice merely, not to carry it merely but to perpetuate it'.

'Perpetuate' means 'make (something) continue indefinitely'.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 17

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most ​appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

A book is written, not to multiply the voice merely, not to carry it merely but to perpetuate it. The author has something to say which he perceives to be true and useful; or helpfully beautiful. So far he knows no one has said it, so far as he knows no one else can say it the is bound to say it clearly and melodiously if he may; clearly at all events. In the sum of his life, he finds this- to be the thing or group of things, manifest’ him; this, the piece of true knowledge, or sight, which his share of sunshine and earth has permitted him to seize. That is a book.

Q. Which of the following is not implied in the passage?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 17

The correct answer is Option 2, i.e. 'An author of a book generally gathers some common truths and gives them a popular and pleasing expression'.

It is nowhere implied in the passage that an author of a book generally gathers some common truths and gives them a popular and pleasing expression'.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 18

Read the following passage carefully and choose the most ​appropriate answer to the question out of the four alternatives.

A book is written, not to multiply the voice merely, not to carry it merely but to perpetuate it. The author has something to say which he perceives to be true and useful; or helpfully beautiful. So far he knows no one has said it, so far as he knows no one else can say it the is bound to say it clearly and melodiously if he may; clearly at all events. In the sum of his life, he finds this- to be the thing or group of things, manifest’ him; this, the piece of true knowledge, or sight, which his share of sunshine and earth has permitted him to seize. That is a book.

Q. Which of the following would be the most suitable title for the passage?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 18

The correct answer is Option 3, i.e. 'Book- the source of true knowledge'.

It is clearly mentioned in the passage that 'In the sum of his life, he finds this- to be the thing or group of things, manifest’ him; this, the piece of true knowledge, or sight, which his share of sunshine and earth has permitted him to seize. That is a book'.

So, out of the given options, the most suitable title of the passage is 'Book - the source of true knowledge'.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 19

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Q. He does not allow ______ in the office.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 19

The correct option is option 2.
'Smoking' in this sentence works as a gerund which is an 'ing' form of a verb which functions as a noun.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 20

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Q. I think you _______ try for an engineering college.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 20

The correct option is option 1.
We will use this option because 'should' is used while making a polite suggestion.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 21

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Q. He ______ be an alcoholic but now he does not drink at all.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 21

The correct option is option 1.
We will use this option because it is used to talk about past habits.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 22

In the following question, the sentence is given with a blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.

Q. Harish is far too intelligent to utter such _______ remarks.

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The correct option is option 2.
Feral- not domestic; wild; existing in wild or untamed state.
Fatuous- foolish or silly, especially in a self-satisfied way.
Fetid- unpleasant-smelling; having an offensive smell; stinking.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 23

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Push comes to shove 

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Option 1 is the correct solution.
When push comes to shove means when situation turns desperate.
Example: If push comes to shove, I’ll take loan to finance my education.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 24

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Rained cats and dogs 

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Option 2 is the correct solution.
Raining cats and dogs means it rains heavily.
Example: It has been raining cats and dogs for the last hour or so. Let’s brace up for the traffic jam.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 25

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Reading between the lines 

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Option 1 is the correct solution.
Read between the lines means to try to understand someone’s real feelings or intentions from what they say or write.

Example: The government says that the economy is robust, but if you look at employment data and read further between the lines, you realize that the situation isn’t that rosy

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 26

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Beat a hasty retreat  

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 26

Option 4 is the correct solution.
Beat a retreat means to withdraw from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.

Example: Seeing the cops, the arsonists beat a hasty retreat.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 27

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Take me for a ride

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 27

Option 3 is the correct solution.
Take somebody for a ride means to deceive them.

Example: The placement agency took hundreds of people for a ride by promising non-existent jobs.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 28

In the following question, out of the five alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

Go through the roof 

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 28

Option 4 is the correct solution.
Go through the roof means to increase beyond all expectations.

Example: Petrol and diesel prices have gone through the roof.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 29

Below, a passage is given with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

The Ministry of External Affairs has submitted a request to Hong Kong authorities for the provisional arrest of Nirav Modi, wanted in __(A)__ with the Rs. 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud, the government said Thursday."The Ministry has sought the provisional arrest of Nirav Deepak Modi by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China, for which a request has been __(B)__ to them on March 23, 2018," V K Singh, the Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, said. His response came after a question in the Rajya Sabha asking about Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi's __(C)__. A provisional arrest is made pending a formal extradition request. Mr. Singh said the MEA had suspended passports of the two diamond merchants after the CBI registered an FIR against the two in February. Mr. Modi and Mr. Choksi had __(D)__ the country after the alleged bank fraud came to light. The MEA had served show __(E)__ notices to them on February 16, giving them a week to respond.

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (A)?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 29

The correct word here is 'connection.' It means 'the link between two situations.' This is the most appropriate word here.  

case: an instance of a particular situation; an example of something occurring. It is generally used as 'in case of.' 

response: a verbal or written answer. Generally we use it as 'in response to.' 

riposte: a quick, clever reply to an insult or criticism.

AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 30

Below, a passage is given with five blanks labelled (A)-(E). Below the passage, four options are given for each blank. Choose the word that fits each blank most appropriately in the context of the passage, and mark the corresponding answer.

The Ministry of External Affairs has submitted a request to Hong Kong authorities for the provisional arrest of Nirav Modi, wanted in __(A)__ with the Rs. 13,000 crore PNB loan fraud, the government said Thursday."The Ministry has sought the provisional arrest of Nirav Deepak Modi by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, People's Republic of China, for which a request has been __(B)__ to them on March 23, 2018," V K Singh, the Minister of State in the Ministry of External Affairs, said. His response came after a question in the Rajya Sabha asking about Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi's __(C)__. A provisional arrest is made pending a formal extradition request. Mr. Singh said the MEA had suspended passports of the two diamond merchants after the CBI registered an FIR against the two in February. Mr. Modi and Mr. Choksi had __(D)__ the country after the alleged bank fraud came to light. The MEA had served show __(E)__ notices to them on February 16, giving them a week to respond.

Q. Which of the following words most appropriately fits the blank labelled (B)?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 6 - Question 30

The correct word here is submitted. It means 'present (a proposal, application, or other document) to a person or body for consideration or judgement.' IN this case, India is proposing Hing Kong to provisionally arrest Nirav Modi.   

restored:  bring back or re-establish (a previous right, practice, or situation).

deferred: put off (an action or event) to a later time; postpone

returned: come or go back to a place or person.

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