AFCAT 1 2015 Question Paper [ All Sets ]

Candidates can now download AFCAT Question Papers 2015 Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D. AFCAT 1 2015 was recently conducted by Indian Air force on 22 February...

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Candidates can now download AFCAT Question Papers 2015 Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D. AFCAT 1 2015 was recently conducted by Indian Air force on 22 February 2015. AFCAT 1 2015 exam was taken by more then a hundred thousand aspirants. Through this exam Indian Air force selects candidate for flying, ground duty and technical branches. Candidates selected though AFCAT get permanent commission in Indian Airforce force.

AFCAT 1 2015 Question Paper consists of a total of 100 question and the total time is 120 time that 2 hour for this exam. Each question in AFCAT 1 2015 question paper is of three marks and there is a negative mark of -1 for each wrong attempt, so it will be wise for student attempt questions wisely. AFCAT 1 2015 question paper consists verbal ability, spatial ability, numerical ability and general knowledge. Numerical ability consists of 15 questions, Spatial question consists of 15 to 20 questions, Verbal ability in English consists of 45 questions, while GK is asked for 20 questions. Aspirants who pass 1 AFCAT 1 2015 will be called for SSB interview, passing which get them into Indian Air Force.

AFCAT 1 2015 full question paper Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D can be downloaded from the below given link. Answers for General knowledge and Numerical ability papers have been provided below in this post:

Verbal Ability: AFCAT 1 2015 Question Paper

Passage 1
Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it:-
In spring, polar bear mothers emerge from dens with three months old cubs. The mother bear has fasted for as long as eight months but that does not stop the young from demanding full access to her remaining reserves. If there are triplets, the most persistent stands to gain an extra meal at the expense of others. The smallest of the cubs forfeits many meals to stronger siblings. Females are protective of their cubs but tend to ignore family rivalry over food. In 21 years of photographing polar bears. I have only once seen the smallest of triplets survive till autumn.
1. Female polar bears give birth during
a)   Spring
b)   Summer
c)   Autumn
d)   Winter

2. Mother bear
(a) Takes sides over cubs
(b) Lets the cubs fend for themselves
(c) Feeds only their favorites
(d) Sees that all cubs get an equal share

3. With reference to the passage, the following assumptions have been made:-
I.   Polar bears fast as long as eight months due to non-availability of prey.
II.   II. Polar bears always give birth to triplets.
Which of the assumptions given above is/ are true?
(a)   I only (b) II only (c) Both I and II (d) Neither I nor II

Select the most appropriate word from the options against each other

As home entertainment, television is rapidly becoming more (4) than any other form. A news broadcast becomes more immediate when people (5) actually see the scene (6) question and the movement of the figures Films could be viewed in the (7) of the home and a variety of shows are also available. One of the advantages of travel programmes is the (8) of faraway places which many viewers would not (9) see.
Q4. (a) interesting (b) popular (c) powerful (d) purposeful
Q5. (a) could (b) would (c) might (d) shall
Q6. (a) of (b) with (c) as (d) in
Q7. (a) surroundings (b) assistance (c) comfort (d) privilege
Q8. (a) glimpses (b) image (c) portrait (d) picture
Q9. (a) possible (b) rather (c) else (d) otherwise

Choose the word which is nearest in meaning to the given word:-
Q10. Intransigent
(a) Authoritative (b) Impersonal (c) Strenuous (d) Unbending
Q11. Intimidate
(a) Mislead (b) Misplace (c) Frighten (d) Demoralise
Q12. Sporadic
(a) Epidemic (b) Whirling (c) Occasional (d) Stagnant
Q13. Genesis
(a) Style (b) Beginning (c) Movement (d) Relevant

Choose the word which is nearly opposite in meaning to the given word.-
Q14. Malevolent
(a)   Kindly (b) Vacuous (c) Ambivalent (d) Primitive
Q15. Purgatory
(a) Reward (b) Celestial (c) Flawless (d) Proximity
Q16. Clemency
(a)   Corporal (b) Intolerance (c) Compromise (d) Sensibility
Q17. Cajole
(a)   Nestle (b) Secede (c) Bully (d) Moisten

Choose the word that best defines the given phrases:-
Q18. In weal and woe
(a) By hook or crook (b) During illness (c) in prosperity and adversity (d) During the operation
Q19. Globetrotters
(a) People against global philosophy (b) People indulging in treachery (c) Intelligent minds (d) Travellers around the world
Q20. A Curtain Lecture
(a) To speak plainly (b) Vulgar Ideas (c) Private scolding of a husband by his wife (d) Hate others

General Knowledge: AFCAT 1 2015 Question paper

Choose the most appropriate answer:-
Q30. Which country among the following has been declared Ebola-free by WHO?
(a) Sierra Leone (b) Liberia (c) Nigeria (d) Guinea
Answer (c)

Q31. How many Gold medals did India win in the Incheon Asian Games held in Oct 2014?
(a) 10 (b) 11 (c) 12 (d) 8
answer (b)

Q32. Who has been appointed as the new Finance Secretary of India?
(a) Arvind Mayaram (b) Rajiv Mehrishi (c) Kaushik Basu (d) Dinesh Gupta
Answer (b)

Q33. Which among the following is India’s first long range subsonic cruise missile?
(a) Agn II (b) Prithvi (c) Dhanush (d) Nirbhay
Answer (d)

Q34. The branch of science that studies cells is called
(a) Cytology (b) Entomology (c) Homoplastic (d) Hormonology
Answer (a)

Q35. How many Vice Presidents are elected at the start of its each regular session of UN General Assembly?
(a) Nine (b) Fifteen (c) Two (d) Twenty one
Answer (d)

Q36. The highest_ civilian award of India ‘Bharat Ratna’ has been awarded to only two foreigners so far. One of then is Nelson Mandela. The other is
(a) Marshal Tito (b) Mikhail Gorbachev (c) Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (d) Abdul Wali Khan
Answer (c)

Q37. Sir CV Raman was awarded Nobel Prize for his work connected with which of the following phenomenon of radiation?
(a) Scattering (b) Diffraction (c) Interference (d) Polarisation
Answer (a)

Q38. In which city is the headquarters of Asian Development Bank located?
(a) Manila (b) Singapore (c) Bangkok (d) Jakarta
Anaswer (a)

Q39. K-15 missile is
(a) Submarine launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM)
(b) Inter Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM)
(c) Mec ium Range Ballistic Missile (MRBM)
(d) Short Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM)
Answer (a)

Q40. India agreed to UN Chief Ban K -Moon’s offer to remain as a member of the advisory board of one of the following recently.
(a) UNCCT (b) UNICEF (c) UNEP (d) UNCTAD
Anwer (a)

Q41. Kaziranga National Park is famous for
(a) One-horned Rhinos (b) Tigers (c) Swamp Dears (Barasingha) (d) Elephants
Answer (a)

Q42. Who was the first Indian to win an individual medal in Olympics?
(a) Milkha Singh (b) PT Usha (c) Karriam Malleshwari (d) KD Jadhav
Answer (d)

Q43. Who among the following was the Congress President at Madras Session of 1927 when it boycotted the Simon Commission?
(a) Matulana Abul Kalam Azad (b) MA Ansari (c) Lala Lajpat Rai (d) Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer (b)
Q44. Why did Kalinga prove to be a turning point in the life of Ashoka?
(a) Ashoka annexed Kalinga
(b) It was the starting point of the expansion of his empire
(c) Ashoka became a zealous Buddhist
(d) It enabled Mauryan Empire to reach its climax
Answer (c)

Q45. Which of the following wings was not part of the espionage system described by Kautilya?
(a) Crime Branch
(b) Special Branch
(c) Political Branch
(d) None of these
Answer (c)

Q46. Alauddin Khalji did not build
(a) Siri Fort (b) Tomb of Jalaluddin (c) Hauz-i-Alai (d) Jamaat Khana Masjid
Answer (d)

Q47. Which of the following dynasties was ruling over North India at the time of Alexander’s invasion? (a) Nanda (b) Maurya (c) Sunga , (d) Kanva
Answer (a)

Q48. Which of the following Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) is under development in India?
(a) Agni-I (b) Agni-II (c) Agni-IV (d) Agni-VI
Answer (d)

Q49. Who among the following was adjudged as the Most Valuable Player of the 17th Asian Games held at Incheork South Korea?
(a) Mary Kom of India (b) Kosuke Hagino of Japan (e) Ning Zetao of China (d) None of these
Answer (b)

Q50. The opposition party status is accorded to a political party in the Lok Sabha only if it captures at least
(a) 5% Seats (b) 10% Seats (c) 15% Seats (d) 20% Seats
Answer (b)

Q51. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘A Bend in the River?
(a) Chelan Bhagat (b) VS Naipaul (c) Kiran Desai (d) Anita Desai
Answer (b)

Q52. ‘Long Walk to Freedom’ is a book written by
(a) Sonia Gandhi (b) LX Advani (c) Nelson Mandela (d) Benazir Bhutto
Answer (c)

Q53. Which sports personality has been awarded the honorary rank of Group Captain by the IAF?
(a) Kapil Dev (b) Santa Mirza (c) Saina Nehwal (d) Sachn Tendulkar
Answer (d)

Q54. A man travelled from a point A to B at the rate of 25 Kmph and walked back at the rate of 4 Kmph. If the whole journey took 5 hrs 48 minutes, the distance between A and B is
(a) 30 Km (b) 24 Km (c) 20 Km (d) 51.6 Km
Answer (c)

Numerical ABilty: AFCAT 1 2015 Question paper

Q55. A Train travelling at a uniform speed clears a platform 200 m long in 10 seconds and passes a telegraph post in 5 seconds. The speed of the train is
(a) 36 km/h (b) 39 km/h (c) 72 km/h (d) 78 km/h
Answer () 144kmph

Q56. The price of sugar increases by 20% due to the festive season. By what percentage should a family reduce the consumption of sugar so that there is no change in the expenditure?
(a) 20% (b) 18(1/3)% (c) 16(2/3)% (d) 16(1/3)%
Answer (c)

Q57 A’s salary is 20% lower than B’s salary, which is 15% lower than C’s salary. By how much percent is C’s salary more than A’s salary?
(a) 44.05% (b) 45.05% (c) 46.05% (d) 47.05%
Answer (d)

Q58. The average weight of 5 men is increased by 2 Kg when one of the men whose weight is 60 Kg is replaced by a new man. The weight of the new man is
(a) 50 Kg (b) 65 Kg (c) 68 Kg (d) 70 Kg
Answer (d)

Q59. A and B can do a piece of work in 18 days; B and C can do it in 24 days; A and C can do it in 36 days. In how many days B alone can finish the work?
(a) 48 days (b) 45 days (c) 28(4/5) days (d) 144 days
Answer (c)

Q60. A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?
(a) 12 days (b) 15 days (c) 16 days (d) 18 days

Q61 A man can row 9(1/3) Kmph in still water and finds that it takes him thrice as much time to row up than as to row down the same distance in the river. The speed of the current is
(a) 3(1/3) Kmph (b) 3(1/9) Kmph (c) 4(2/3) Kmph (d) 4(1/3) Kmph

Q62 The speed of a boat in salt water is 10 Kmph. If it can travel 26 Km downstream and 14 Km upstream in the same time, the speed of the stream is
(a) 2 Kmph (b) 2.5 Kmph (c) 3 Kmph (d) 4 Kmph

Spatial Ability questions of AFCAT 1 2015 question paper can be found in PDF document that has been above in this post.

AFCAT Question Paper 2015 Set A, Set B, Set C and Set D