AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026 Defence Question Paper

AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026

AFCAT Exam (II)- 2026 Defence Questions

31.
Which of the following correctly evaluates the two statements regarding the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) before its conversion into a banking company in 2004?
Statement-I: IDBI was entrusted with the responsibility of coordinating the activities of other developmental financial institutions.
Statement-II: The Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) was established in 1964 by the Government of India under the Industrial Development Bank of India Act, 1964, as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). In 1976, the ownership of IDBI was transferred to the Government of India.
A.
Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
B.
Only Statement II is correct
C.
Neither Statement I nor Statement II is correct
D.
Only Statement I is correct
ANSWER :
A. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct
32.
Which of the following statements regarding Indian sports awards is correct?
A.
The Arjuna Award is conferred only for achievements in Olympic sporting disciplines.
B.
The Dhyan Chand Award is conferred upon active players for exceptional international performances.
C.
The Dronacharya Award is conferred upon coaches for training outstanding medal-winning sportspersons.
D.
The Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Trophy is conferred upon individual athletes for excellence in university sports.
ANSWER :
C. The Dronacharya Award is conferred upon coaches for training outstanding medal-winning sportspersons.
33.
Statement-I: Operation Safed Sagar was the Indian Air Force's codename for its air operations during the Kargil War of 1999.
Statement-II: The primary objective of Operation Safed Sagar was to provide air support to Indian ground forces and target Pakistani positions in high-altitude conflict zones.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A.
Both statement I and statement II are incorrect
B.
Statement I is incorrect, but statement II is correct
C.
Statement I is correct, but statement II is incorrect
D.
Both statement I and statement II are correct
ANSWER :
D. Both statement I and statement II are correct
34.
Which of the following countries participated as an observer at the 68th Session of the Asian Productivity Organization (APO) Governing Body held in May 2026?
A.
Japan
B.
Indonesia
C.
Thailand
D.
Kazakhstan
ANSWER :
D. Kazakhstan
35.

Match List I (Major ocean floor features) with List II (their distinguishing geomorphological characteristics).

List I List II
A. Continental Shelf 1. Long, narrow and deepest depressions of the sea floor, with relatively steep sides
B. Continental Slope 2. Submerged extension of the continental landmass, rich in marine resources
C. Abyssal Plain 3. Mid oceanic ridges, trenches, island arcs and sea mounts
D. Ocean Trench 4. Steep transitional zone connecting the continental shelf with the deep ocean basin

Code: A B C D

A.

1 3 2 4

B.

4 2 1 3

C.

3 1 4 2

D.

2 4 3 1

ANSWER :

D. 2 4 3 1

36.
Consider the following statements regarding Operation Rajiv:
1. It was launched in 1987 to capture the strategically significant Quaid Post in the Siachen Glacier region from Pakistani forces.
2. Army Day in India is observed every year to commemorate the success, and honour the supreme sacrifice made during this war.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A.
Both 1 and 2
B.
Neither 1 nor 2
C.
1 only
D.
2 only
ANSWER :
C. 1 only
37.

Match List I with List II regarding socio-religious reform movements/institutions and their leaders and select the correct option.

List I List II
A. Swami Vivekananda 1. Arya Samaj
B. Raja Ram Mohan Roy 2. Brahmo Samaj
C. Syed Ahmad Khan 3. Ramakrishna Mission
D. Swami Dayanand Saraswati 4. Mohammedan Anglo-Oriental College

Code: A B C D

A.

4 2 3 1

B.

1 4 2 3

C.

2 3 1 4

D.

3 2 4 1

ANSWER :

D. 3 2 4 1

38.
Which of the following options about the given statements is correct?
Assertion (A): The recognition of a political party as a National Party in India is determined by the Constitution of India.
Reason (R): The Election Commission of India grants recognition to political parties based on prescribed electoral performance criteria.
A.
A is false, but R is true.
B.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
C.
A is true, but R is false.
D.
Both A and R are false.
ANSWER :
A. A is false, but R is true.
39.
Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon became the first member of the Indian Air Force to receive which of the following gallantry awards?
A.
Vir Chakra
B.
Ashoka Chakra
C.
Maha Vir Chakra
D.
Param Vir Chakra
ANSWER :
D. Param Vir Chakra
40.
Which traditional Indian folk theatre form from Karnataka is known for its elaborate costumes, vibrant makeup, and performances based on the Ramayana, Mahabharata or local folklore?
A.
Nautanki
B.
Yakshagana
C.
Tamasha
D.
Tholu Bommalata
ANSWER :
B. Yakshagana