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AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 1

In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 1

Correct option: 4.
The correct spelling is 'desperate'.

It means feeling or showing a hopeless sense that a situation is so bad as to be impossible to deal with.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 2

Lee Hsien Loong is the Prime Minister of which country who has announced to resign from his post?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 2

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced he will step down on May 15 after nearly 20 years as part of a long-planned leadership change. In his place, his deputy Lawrence Wong will be the next PM of the country. Lee, 72, was sworn in as the third Prime Minister of Singapore on 12 August 2004.

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AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 3

Who has been recently appointed as Joint Director in CBI?

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Under an order issued by the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT), Anurag Kumar (IPS) has been appointed as Joint Director in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Anurag has been appointed as Joint Director in CBI for a joint tenure of five years i.e. till February 24, 2027.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 4

What is India's rank in the recently released World Cyber Crime Index?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 4

Recently an international team of researchers has released the 'World Cyber Crime Index'. According to new research, India is at 10th place in cyber crime. Under this, ranking of about 100 countries of the world has been prepared.  Russia tops the list, followed by Ukraine, China, the US, Nigeria and Romania. North Korea is at seventh place in the ranking.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 5

Who has been appointed the new director of the National Judicial Academy, Bhopal?

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The Supreme Court has appointed Justice Aniruddha Bose as the Director of the National Judicial Academy (NJAC), Bhopal. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud made this announcement during a function organized in honor of the retired judge. NJAC was established in 1993. It is an institution funded by the Government of India and run under the directions of the Supreme Court. 

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 6

Who was recently named South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University?

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Recently, Indian-American actor and 'Mean Girls' star Avantika Vandanapu was named South Asian Person of the Year by Harvard University. 19-year-old Avantika has been given this honour in recognition of her outstanding achievements and her impact in the international and Indian entertainment world.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 7

In the following question, four variations of the same word are given out of which one word is correctly spelled. Select the correctly spelled word.

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Correct option: 1.
The correct spelling is 'exhibition'.

It means a public display of works of art or items of interest, held in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.

Example sentence: In the summer the academy will exhibit several prints that are rarely seen.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 8

In the following question, four words are given out of which one word is incorrectly spelled. Find the incorrectly spelled word.

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Correct answer: Option 3.
Option 3 is incorrectly spelled. The correct spelling is 'exploit'.

Exploit means make use of (a situation) in a way considered unfair or underhand.
The meaning of the other words are:

Graceful: having or showing grace or elegance.

Persistent: continuing firmly or obstinately in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
Mundane: Boring; regular.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 9

Select the wrongly spelt word.

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Let's understand the meaning of the given words.
Indigenous: origination of a specific place
Engraving: to print or design on a hard surface
Ingratitude: being ungrateful or thankless
Ingredients: components or elements
Hence, option 4 is the correct answer.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 10

Choose the correct word for ''warn or reprimand someone firmly.''

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Option 4.
Rave means address someone in an angry, uncontrolled way.

Festoon means a chain or garland of flowers, leaves, or ribbons, hung in a curve as a decoration.

Corsage means a spray of flowers worn pinned to a woman's clothes.

Admonish means warn or reprimand someone firmly.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 11

Choose the correct word for ''giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.''

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Option 1.
Propitious means giving or indicating a good chance of success; favorable.

Adulation means excessive admiration or praise.

Acclamation means loud and enthusiastic approval.

Slander means the action or crime of making a false spoken statement damaging to a person's reputation.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 12

Choose the correct word for ''dull and heavy in motion or thought; sluggish.''

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Option 4.
Rejuvenating means make (someone or something) look or feel better, younger, or more vital.

Lacerate means tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).

Maul means to tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).

Logy means dull and heavy in motion or thought; sluggish.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 13

Choose the correct word for ''a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.''

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Option 3.
Maim means wound or injure (a person or animal) so that part of the body is permanently damaged.

Debilitate means make (someone) very weak and infirm.

Stratagem means a plan or scheme, especially one used to outwit an opponent or achieve an end.

Gnaw means cause persistent distress or anxiety.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 14

Which of these words is opposite in meaning to the word ''erratic''?

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Option 4.
Erratic means not even or regular in pattern or movement; unpredictable.

Unpredictable means not able to be predicted; changeable.

Wavering means moving in a quivering way; flickering.

Volatile means liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, especially for the worse.

Consistent means acting or done in the same way over time, especially so as to be fair or accurate.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 15

Which of these is opposite in meaning to the word ''incipient''?

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Option 1.
Incipient means beginning to happen or develop.

Full-blown means fully developed.

Developing means growing and becoming more mature, advanced, or elaborate.

Impending means be about to happen.

Dawning means the beginning or first appearance of something.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 16

Which of these is opposite in meaning to the word ''resilience''?

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Option 3.
Resilience means the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties; toughness.

Flexibility means a willingness to change or compromise.

Pliability means the quality of being easily bent; flexibility.

Vulnerability means exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally.

Suppleness means flexibility.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 17

Which of these is similar in meaning to the word ''circumspect''?

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Option 1.
Circumspect means wary and unwilling to take risks.

Considerate means careful not to inconvenience or harm others.

Foolish means lacking good sense or judgement; unwise.

Rash means acting or done without careful consideration of the possible consequences.

Bold means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and courageous.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 18

Which of these is similar in meaning to the word ''chasten''?

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Option 4.
Chasten means have a restraining or moderating effect on.

Compliment means a polite expression of praise or admiration.

Reward means a thing given in recognition of service, effort, or achievement.

Forgive means stop feeling angry or resentful towards (someone) for an offence, flaw, or mistake.

Subdue means overcome, quieten, or bring under control (a feeling or person).

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 19

Which of these is similar in meaning to the word ''lacuna''?

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Option 2.
Lacuna means an unfilled space; a gap.

A closure means an act or process of closing something, especially an institution, thoroughfare, or frontier, or of being closed.

Cavity means an empty space within a solid object.

Continuity means the unbroken and consistent existence or operation of something over time.
Misfortune means bad luck.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 20

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. A word has been highlighted for your attention.

From a very young age, students are conditioned to attend brick-and-mortar establishments that still have a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. This diminishes their potential. However, for the past decade, Edtech has been changing things for the better. It has had a revolutionary impact on the education landscape, helping education spread to the farthest corners of the globe. Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.
Edtech start-ups, especially pro­minent players such as BYJU's, Toppr, and Eruditus, have attracted a significant amount of investor attention. Other players are growing inorganically, investing in strategic Indian Edtech to add newer markets and course dom­ains. According to a report by Google and KPMG, the online education market has the potential to touch $1.96 billion by 2021, as everyone-from school-going students to MBA aspirants to CXOs of multinational corporations-is a potential learner.
The evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education. The mobility revolution has also given wings to the Edtech industry. Educators are now using smartphones as tools for imparting knowledge. Real-time updates, interactive curriculums, online tutoring, and edutainment are some of the methods Edtech companies use to broaden their reach. Technological innovations are also enabling these firms to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities it is possible to provide HD-quality educational videos even at internet speeds of 512kbps, ensuring that the students in places with lower internet bandwidth will also have access to the best educators in the world.
The future is exciting for Edtech companies. With their immense scope for technological innovation, they are creating modern learning experiences for the new generation of students who require skill development over all else.

Q. What are the disadvantages of the theoretical exam systems?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 20

Option 4.
It is mentioned that there is still a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. So, all the above options highlight the disadvantages of the theoretical exam system.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 21

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. A word has been highlighted for your attention.

From a very young age, students are conditioned to attend brick-and-mortar establishments that still have a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. This diminishes their potential. However, for the past decade, Edtech has been changing things for the better. It has had a revolutionary impact on the education landscape, helping education spread to the farthest corners of the globe. Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.

Edtech start-ups, especially pro­minent players such as BYJU's, Toppr, and Eruditus, have attracted a significant amount of investor attention. Other players are growing inorganically, investing in strategic Indian Edtech to add newer markets and course dom­ains. According to a report by Google and KPMG, the online education market has the potential to touch $1.96 billion by 2021, as everyone-from school-going students to MBA aspirants to CXOs of multinational corporations-is a potential learner.

The evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education. The mobility revolution has also given wings to the Edtech industry. Educators are now using smartphones as tools for imparting knowledge. Real-time updates, interactive curriculums, online tutoring, and edutainment are some of the methods Edtech companies use to broaden their reach. Technological innovations are also enabling these firms to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities it is possible to provide HD-quality educational videos even at internet speeds of 512kbps, ensuring that the students in places with lower internet bandwidth will also have access to the best educators in the world.

The future is exciting for Edtech companies. With their immense scope for technological innovation, they are creating modern learning experiences for the new generation of students who require skill development over all else.

Q. How are the Edtech startups helpful?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 21

Option 2.
It is mentioned that Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.So, according to the passage, only option 2 can be the most appropriate advantage of edtech startups.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 22

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. A word has been highlighted for your attention.

From a very young age, students are conditioned to attend brick-and-mortar establishments that still have a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. This diminishes their potential. However, for the past decade, Edtech has been changing things for the better. It has had a revolutionary impact on the education landscape, helping education spread to the farthest corners of the globe. Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.
Edtech start-ups, especially pro­minent players such as BYJU's, Toppr, and Eruditus, have attracted a significant amount of investor attention. Other players are growing inorganically, investing in strategic Indian Edtech to add newer markets and course dom­ains. According to a report by Google and KPMG, the online education market has the potential to touch $1.96 billion by 2021, as everyone-from school-going students to MBA aspirants to CXOs of multinational corporations-is a potential learner.
The evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education. The mobility revolution has also given wings to the Edtech industry. Educators are now using smartphones as tools for imparting knowledge. Real-time updates, interactive curriculums, online tutoring, and edutainment are some of the methods Edtech companies use to broaden their reach. Technological innovations are also enabling these firms to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities it is possible to provide HD-quality educational videos even at internet speeds of 512kbps, ensuring that the students in places with lower internet bandwidth will also have access to the best educators in the world.
The future is exciting for Edtech companies. With their immense scope for technological innovation, they are creating modern learning experiences for the new generation of students who require skill development over all else.

Q. Which of these is not a driving factor for change in global education?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 22

Option 1.
It is mentioned that the evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education.There is no mention of option 1.So, option 1 is the correct answer.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 23

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. A word has been highlighted for your attention.

From a very young age, students are conditioned to attend brick-and-mortar establishments that still have a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. This diminishes their potential. However, for the past decade, Edtech has been changing things for the better. It has had a revolutionary impact on the education landscape, helping education spread to the farthest corners of the globe. Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.
Edtech start-ups, especially pro­minent players such as BYJU's, Toppr, and Eruditus, have attracted a significant amount of investor attention. Other players are growing inorganically, investing in strategic Indian Edtech to add newer markets and course dom­ains. According to a report by Google and KPMG, the online education market has the potential to touch $1.96 billion by 2021, as everyone-from school-going students to MBA aspirants to CXOs of multinational corporations-is a potential learner.
The evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education. The mobility revolution has also given wings to the Edtech industry. Educators are now using smartphones as tools for imparting knowledge. Real-time updates, interactive curriculums, online tutoring, and edutainment are some of the methods Edtech companies use to broaden their reach. Technological innovations are also enabling these firms to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities it is possible to provide HD-quality educational videos even at internet speeds of 512kbps, ensuring that the students in places with lower internet bandwidth will also have access to the best educators in the world.
The future is exciting for Edtech companies. With their immense scope for technological innovation, they are creating modern learning experiences for the new generation of students who require skill development over all else.

Q. According to the passage, which of these are required?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 23

Option 3.
It has been clearly mentioned and explained in the passage that more than theoretical exam-driven system, children require authentic skill development . Edtech startups do promote skill development but it is nowhere highlighted that more edtech startups are required. The main idea of the passage is to promote skill development which is the need of the hour.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 24

Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the questions that follow. A word has been highlighted for your attention.

From a very young age, students are conditioned to attend brick-and-mortar establishments that still have a highly theoretical exam-driven system, where the emphasis is on scoring marks, not on gaining knowledge or understanding its application in the real world. This diminishes their potential. However, for the past decade, Edtech has been changing things for the better. It has had a revolutionary impact on the education landscape, helping education spread to the farthest corners of the globe. Edtech start-ups are fulfilling the needs of the new generation of learners, who are seeking experiential and interactive courses that facilitate authentic, practical skill development.
Edtech start-ups, especially pro­minent players such as BYJU's, Toppr, and Eruditus, have attracted a significant amount of investor attention. Other players are growing inorganically, investing in strategic Indian Edtech to add newer markets and course dom­ains. According to a report by Google and KPMG, the online education market has the potential to touch $1.96 billion by 2021, as everyone-from school-going students to MBA aspirants to CXOs of multinational corporations-is a potential learner.
The evolution of communication, cheaper internet, gamification, artificial intelligence, and machine learning-powered plat­forms are the drivers of the changing face of global education and the democratization of education. The mobility revolution has also given wings to the Edtech industry. Educators are now using smartphones as tools for imparting knowledge. Real-time updates, interactive curriculums, online tutoring, and edutainment are some of the methods Edtech companies use to broaden their reach. Technological innovations are also enabling these firms to reach Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities it is possible to provide HD-quality educational videos even at internet speeds of 512kbps, ensuring that the students in places with lower internet bandwidth will also have access to the best educators in the world.
The future is exciting for Edtech companies. With their immense scope for technological innovation, they are creating modern learning experiences for the new generation of students who require skill development over all else.

Q. Which of these is opposite in meaning to the word ''emphasis''?

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 24

Option 2.
Emphasis means importance.
Priority means higher importance or rank.

Triviality means not important.
Preeminence means being superior.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 25

In the following sentence three words are given in underline. One of these words may be incorrectly spelt or inappropriate in the context. Find out that word. If all the words are correct choose option 4 as your answer.

Q. Sonia was very keen on developing a career (1)/ in the breading of (2)/ mongrel dogs. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 25

The error is in part 2 of the sentence. The word ‘breading’ needs to be replaced with the word ‘breeding’ which means ‘the purposeful reproduction of offspring, usually in animals for commercial purposes’; the word ‘keen’ means ‘to shown eagerness and willingness’; ‘mongrel’ means ‘usually a mixed version of something, the origin of which is uncertain’.
Hence, option 2 is the correct answer. 

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 26

In the following sentence three words are given in underline. One of these words may be incorrectly spelt or inappropriate in the context. Find out that word. If all the words are correct choose option 4 as your answer.

Q. When Varun called to cheque on Sara (1)/ the first time she wasn’t terrified (2)/but when it became an hourly occurrence, she got scared. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 26

The error is in part 1 of the sentence, where the word ‘cheque’ is incorrect and needs to be replaced by the word ‘check’ which means ‘to inspect or examine’. The word ‘terrified’ means ‘to be extremely scared or frightened ’; the word ‘occurrence’ means ‘the instance when a particular event happens’.
Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 27

In the following sentence three words are given in underline. One of these words may be incorrectly spelt or inappropriate in the context. Find out that word. If all the words are correct choose option 4 as your answer.

Q. Ted Bundy is one of the most hinous (1)/ psychopaths that the (2)/ world has ever witnessed. (3)/ No Error (4)

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 27

The error is in part 1 of the sentence where the word ‘hinous’ is incorrect and needs to be replaced with ‘heinous’ which means ‘extremely horrible or detestable’. The word ‘psychopath’ refers to a person with a personality disorder that involves being cunning, manipulative and exploitative; the word ‘witnessed’ means a person who has personal experience of a event.
Thus, the correct answer is option 1.

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 28

In the following question, the sentence given with blank is 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. Sandra realized that moving to a new city all by herself was scary but ____________ at the same time.

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The correct answer is option 1. The sentence requires an adjective as the word 'scary' is also an adjective, thus the noun 'adventure' or the verb 'adventuring' is not applicable.the word 'advent' means the arrival of someone or the beginning of something new and thus is not applicable here. 

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 29

In the following question, the sentence given with blank is 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. Amelia’s ­­­­­__________ review was spectacular in appreciating her.

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The correct answer is option 4. The sentence requires a noun and thus 'performing' and 'perform' is not an option, the use of the singular verb 'was' signifies that there was just one performance and thus 'performances' is not an option. 

AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 30

In the following question, the sentence given with blank is 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. Amy decided all by herself that _______ would be changing cities when we got married.

Detailed Solution for AFCAT Mock Test - 13 - Question 30

The correct answer is option 3. The blank refers to a subject of the sentence and thus, 'them' which is an object pronoun and thus cannot be used here. 'We' could have been since it is a subjective pronoun, but since 'us' is given and that is an objective pronoun that cannot be used. 'Me' too is an objective pronoun and thus cannot be used. 

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