AFCAT Exam - 2019 Defence Question Paper

AFCAT Exam - 2019

AFCAT Exam - 2019 Defence Questions

21.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word.
Predicament
A.
Nonsensical
B.
Nauseating
C.
Avaricious
D.
Quagmire
ANSWER :
D. Quagmire
22.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the one which is similar in meaning to the given word.
Narcissistic
A.
Modest
B.
Proud
C.
Self-effacing
D.
Unselfish
ANSWER :
B. Proud
23.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.
Shoot through
A.
Pass with flying colours.
B.
Practice a difficult task so many times that you can do it easily.
C.
Reach your target by breaking through an obstacle.
D.
Leave, typically to escape from or avoid someone or something.
ANSWER :
D. Leave, typically to escape from or avoid someone or something.
24.
In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the words/sentence.
Capable of being imagined or grasped mentally
A.
Dazzling
B.
Conceivable
C.
Stunning
D.
Spectacular
ANSWER :
B. Conceivable
25.
In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
Every cloud has a silver lining
A.
Every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage
B.
Difficult times are tough to handle
C.
Difficult times need our attention
D.
Difficult times are not to be scared of
ANSWER :
A. Every difficult or unpleasant situation has some advantage
26.
________ won the Maldives' presidential election on 24th September 2018.
A.
Abdulla Yameen
B.
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
C.
Mohamed Nasheed
D.
Ibrahim Nasir
ANSWER :
B. Ibrahim Mohamed Solih
27.
What is the capital of Nigeria?
A.
Abuja
B.
Astana
C.
Harare
D.
La Paz
ANSWER :
A. Abuja
28.
Which are the oldest mountains in India?
A.
Western Ghats
B.
Satpura Range
C.
Aravallis
D.
Eastern Ghats
ANSWER :
C. Aravallis
29.
Which monsoon in India is the main reason of the rainfall during the months of June and September?
A.
South West monsoon
B.
North West monsoon
C.
South East monsoon
D.
North East monsoon
ANSWER :
A. South West monsoon
30.
Where is the Satish Dhawan Space Centre located?
A.
Bengaluru
B.
Sriharikota
C.
Thumba
D.
Byalalu
ANSWER :
B. Sriharikota