AFCAT Exam (I)- 2026 Defence Question Paper

AFCAT Exam (I)- 2026

AFCAT Exam (I)- 2026 Defence Questions

41.
What are the regions called that lie between the Tropic of Cancer and the Arctic Circle in the Northern Hemisphere, and between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Antarctic Circle in the Southern Hemisphere?
A.
Temperate Zones
B.
Equatorial Zones
C.
Frigid Zones
D.
Torrid Zones
ANSWER :
A. Temperate Zones
42.
Which of the following ocean relief features has pointed summits that rise from the seafloor but do not reach the ocean's surface, often attaining heights of 3,000–4,500 metres?
A.
Continental shelf
B.
Seamount
C.
Mid-oceanic ridge
D.
Guyot
ANSWER :
B. Seamount
43.
With reference to India's legacy in United Nations peacekeeping operations, consider the following statements.
1. The term Blue Helmets for UN peacekeepers is derived from the light blue colour of the United Nations flag.
2. In 2023, the Dag Hammarskjöld Medal was posthumously awarded to Indian peacekeepers Shishupal Singh and Sanwala Ram Vishnoi, and civilian UN worker Shaber Taher Ali for their sacrifice in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
3. Major Radhika Sen was named the UN's "Military Gender Advocate of the Year 2023".
Which of the statements given above are correct?
A.
1 and 2 only
B.
2 and 3 only
C.
1, 2 and 3
D.
1 and 3 only
ANSWER :
C. 1, 2 and 3
44.
Which famous sports personality was awarded the Laureus World Comeback of the Year award in 2025?
A.
Rebeca Andrade
B.
Sky Brown
C.
Max Parrot
D.
Christian Eriksen
ANSWER :
A. Rebeca Andrade
45.
Match List-I (Air Exercise) with List-II (Participating Countries) and select the correct option.
List-I (Air Exercise)
A. Exercise Indradhanush
B. Exercise Desert Knight
C. Exercise Eastern Bridge
D. Exercise Veer Guardian
List-II (Participating Countries)
I. India and Japan
II. India and Oman
III. India and United Kingdom
IV. India, France and United Arab Emirates
A.
A-I B-IV C-III D-II
B.
A-III B-II C-IV D-I
C.
A-III B-IV C-II D-I
D.
A-IV B-III C-I D-II
ANSWER :
C. A-III B-IV C-II D-I
46.
Consider the following statements about the Rowlatt Satyagraha.
1. The Rowlatt Act authorized the British Government to arrest and imprison any Indian without trial.
2. In April 1917, Gandhiji gave a call for a satyagraha against the Rowlatt Act.
Which of the above given statements is/are correct?
A.
2 only
B.
1 only
C.
Neither 1 nor 2
D.
Both 1 and 2
ANSWER :
B. 1 only
47.
How does the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (SHANTI) Bill, 2025, affect the involvement of private sector in India's nuclear industry?
A.
Enables limited private participation under regulatory oversight
B.
Authorises private firms to control all strategic nuclear assets for modernisation
C.
Strictly maintains Government monopoly without exceptions
D.
Permits private companies to independently undertake the full nuclear fuel-cycle, including enrichment, reprocessing, and waste management
ANSWER :
A. Enables limited private participation under regulatory oversight
48.
Which Indian Navy vessel, an indigenously built traditional stitched sailing ship, undertook its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar to Muscat in December 2025 to revive and celebrate India's ancient maritime heritage?
A.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarangini
B.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Mhadei
C.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Sudarshini
D.
Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya
ANSWER :
D. Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Kaundinya
49.
World Polio Day is observed every year on October 24 to raise awareness about polio eradication. Which theme was selected for World Polio Day in 2025?
A.
End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere
B.
Eradicate Polio: Polio Free Future for All Families
C.
A Global Mission to Reach Every Child
D.
Vaccinate to Protect Every Generation
ANSWER :
A. End Polio: Every Child, Every Vaccine, Everywhere
50.
In the context of India's maritime capability development, consider the following statements regarding Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Samudra Pratap.
1. ICGS Samudra Pratap is India's first indigenously designed pollution control vessel, with more than 60% indigenous content.
2. It is the largest ship in the Indian Coast Guard fleet and was built by Goa Shipyard Limited.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
2 only
B.
Both 1 and 2
C.
1 only
D.
Neither 1 nor 2
ANSWER :
B. Both 1 and 2