AFCAT 1 2022 Question Paper 12, 13, 14 February [All Sets]

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AFCAT 1 2022 online exam is being conducted by Indian Air Force across the country. Many Indian Air force aspirants are attempting the AFCAT exam online on 12th, 13th, and 14th February 2022 in two different shifts. Candidates are to report to the exam centre in batches from 07:30 AM onwards (for 1st Shift) and 12:30 PM onwards (for 2nd Shift) as per the time slot mentioned in the admit card. In this article, we will publish the AFCAT 1 2022 questions for all sets based on the memory-based question-answer discussion. SSBCrackExams will get you the original question paper from AFCAT 1 2022 12th, 13th, and 14th February 2022 examination from shift 1 and shift 2.

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AFCAT 1 2022 is being conducted on 12th, 13th, and 14th February 2022 and the exam will last till 14 February 2022. Many candidates are appearing for the AFCAT 1 2022. The exam is being conducted in two different shifts i.e. Shift 1 and Shift 2. Candidates in Shift 1 will be facing the exam from 09:45 – 11:45 hours and Shift 2 starts from 14:15 – 16:15 hours. EKT will be conducted in Shift 2 from 16:30 – 17:15 hours. SSBCrackExams will get you the original question paper from AFCAT 1 2022 examination from shift 1 and shift 2.

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12 February – Shift 1

1	who started a new religion Din-I-Ilhai? Dīn-i Ilāhī, (Persian: “Divine Faith”), an elite eclectic religious movement, which never numbered more than 19 adherents, formulated by the Mughal emperor Akbar in the late 16th century AD.
2	who is the first viceroy of India? Lord Canning was the first Viceroy of India. the first Viceroy of India after the transfer of power from the East India Company to the Crown of Queen Victoria in 1858 after the rebellion was crushed.
3	who is the first cricketer that is given out by the third umpire in ODI Cricket It happened about a month after Sachin Tendulkar had become the first man to be given out by a third umpire. Karl Liebenberg had sent Tendulkar on his way on November 14, 1992, the second day of the first Test on South African soil in 20 years.
4	who is napoleon of India Samudragupta (335-375 AD) of the Gupta dynasty is known as the Napoleon of India. Historian A V Smith called him so because of his great military conquests known from the ‘Prayag Prashasti’ written by his courtier and poet Harisena, who also describes him as the hero of a hundred battles.
5	Father of Modern commonwealth games It was not until Canadian Melville Marks (Bobby) Robinson appeared on the scene that the first British Empire Games (now known as the Commonwealth Games) were formed. Bobby Robinson was born in Ontario, Canada on April 8, 1888, and is recognized as the founder of the Commonwealth Games.
6	Daughter of Iltutmish Sultan Raziyyat-Ud-Dunya Wa Ud-Din, popularly known as Razia Sultana, was a ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the northern part of the Indian subcontinent. She was the first female Muslim ruler of the subcontinent and the only female Muslim ruler of Delhi.
7	who is the first king of the Chola dynasty Vijayalaya Chola (first) 848–871: The Chola Empire was founded by Vijayalaya. He took over the Tanjore kingdom in the 8th century and led to the rise of the mighty Cholas by defeating the Pallavas. Tanjore was hence made the first capital of the eminent Chola Empire.
8	who is the vikram aditya II? Vikramaditya II was the son of King Vijayaditya and ascended the Badami Chalukya throne following the death of his father. This information comes from the Lakshmeshwar inscriptions in Kannada dated 13 January 735 A.D.
9	first Indian to reach Antarctica? Dr. Sayed Zahoor Qasim, an Indian meteorologist, was the first Indian to visit Antarctica when he accompanied an Australian polar expedition in 1960. He died in a road accident in 1961.
10	who is the head of the Allahabad congress session George Yule – ALLAHABAD SESSION, 1888
11	Khurram was the name of which Mughal emperor? Shah Jahan, (until 1628) Prince Khurram, original name Shihāb al-Dīn Muḥammad Khurram, (born January 5, 1592, Lahore [now in Pakistan]—died January 22, 1666, Agra [now in India]), Mughal emperor of India (1628–58) who built the Taj Mahal.
12	The golden age of Mughal architecture/ Mughals and Medieval history. The reign of Shah Jahan, the fifth emperor, between 1628–58 was the golden age of Mughal architecture / Mughals and Medieval history.
13	Largest solar park in India? The world’s largest solar park is being constructed in Rajasthan and is known as Bhadla Solar Park, India. Bhadla Solar Power Plant is a 2245 Megawatts plant situated on 14000 acres of land. This project has been constructed in 4 different phases. This solar park is located in Bhadla, Rajasthan.
14	Who won Golden Grand Slam? Steffi Graf is the only player to win the Golden Slam. She did so in 1988 when she added gold at the Seoul Olympics to her trophy case, alongside the four tennis majors that year.
15	Where is the APJ Abdul Kalam Missile observatory located? Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex is a military missile research center in Hyderabad, India. Defence Minister, Manohar Parrikar on 15 October 2015 renamed DRDO Missile Complex at Hyderabad into Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Missile Complex.
16	The first force to induct women as a soldier Indian Army: Since 1992, women were first inducted into various branches of Indian Army only in short service commission. In 2008, women were first inducted as permanent commissioned officers in Legal and Education corps, in 2020 they were first inducted in 8 more corps as permanent commissioned officers.
17	World Cup Cricket Men 2023 will host by India will be hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup on 2023 and the ICC Champions Trophy in 2021. This is the first time India would be hosting an ODI World Cup on its own. India has previously co-hosted ODI World Cup on three occasions in the years 1987, 1996 and 2011.
18	The rock nickname of which celebrity Dwayne Johnson
19	Who acted in the biopic movie of Saina Nehwal? Saina is a 2021 Indian Hindi-language biographical sports film directed by Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah under the banner of T-Series and Front Foot Pictures. Based on the life of badminton player Saina Nehwal, the film stars Parineeti Chopra as Nehwal.
20	Chari is the dance form of which state? Chari dance is a folk dance in the Indian state of Rajasthan. Chari dance is a female group dance. It is related to Ajmer and Krishnagar.
21	The first country to declare a climate emergency The first climate emergency declaration by a UK university came from the University of Bristol in April 2019.
22	Which of the following is not transport aircraft Dhruv Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH)
23	Domestic Navy exercise of India held every 6 months
24	School of foreign language comes under Ministry of Defense: The School of Foreign Languages (SFL) was established by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1948 with the purpose of imparting training in different foreign languages to the personnel of Armed Forces and Government departments such as the MEA, the Cabinet Secretariat, Central Police Organizations viz.
25	which king of the Kushana dynasty issued gold coins? Kanishka
26	Where did INC Split for the first time Surat 1907: The Surat Split was the splitting of the Indian National Congress into two groups – the Moderates and Radicals – at the Surat session in 1907.
27	Dekhnni dance is one of the oldest dance forms of Goa: Dekhṇi is a semi classical Goan dance form. The plural of dekṇi in Konkani remains the same. In Konkani it means beauty. This dance is a mixture of Indian and western music.
28	Who is (a)/ your mother(b)/ in the crowd(c)/ No error(d) Ans. (a)
29	Man who spends a lot of money Ans. Extravagant
30	Idiom – Pull oneself together Ans. recover control of one’s emotions.
31	Idiom – Lead astray Ans. lead someone in the wrong direction or give someone wrong directions
32	Antonym & Synonym – Inevitable Ans. Synonym – Unavoidable Antonym – Avoidable
33	Antonym & Synonym – Dormant Ans. Synonym – Inactive Antonym – Active
34	Antonym & Synonym – Exonerate Ans. Synonym – Absolve Antonym – Convict
35	Antonym & Synonym – Amalgam Ans. Synonym – combination/ blend Antonym – separation
32	Venn Diagram – Father, Men, Pilot Ans.
33	Odd one out – Bench, Table, Glass, Chair Ans. Glass
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12 February – Shift 2

1	Capital Of Australia Canberra is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia’s largest inland city and the eighth-largest city overall. Unusual among Australian cities, it is an entirely planned city
2	Capital Of Austria Vienna, German Wien, Czech Videň, Hungarian Bécs, city and Bundesland (federal state), the capital of Austria. Of the country’s nine states, Vienna is the smallest in area but the largest in population.
3	General Bipin Rawat was recently awarded? General Bipin Rawat awarded Padma Vibhushan, country’s second-highest civilian award, posthumously.
4	Kaziranga National Park is located in? Kaziranga National Park is a protected area in the northeast Indian state of Assam. Spread across the floodplains of the Brahmaputra River, its forests, wetlands and grasslands are home to tigers, elephants and the world’s largest population of Indian one-horned rhinoceroses. Ganges River dolphins swim in the park’s waters. It’s visited by many rare migratory birds, and gray pelicans roost near Kaziranga village.
5	Mitra shakti exercise between? INDO-SRI LANKA JOINT MILITARY EXERCISE ‘MITRA SHAKTI’ CULMINATES IN AMPARA (SRI LANKA) The 8th Edition of joint military exercise between the Indian Army and the Sri Lankan Army, Exercise MITRA SHAKTI which was conducted from 04 – 16 October 2021, culminated at Combat Training School, Ampara
6	First bowler to take 10 wickets in an innings? New Zealand’s Ajaz Patel makes history by taking all 10 wickets in first innings against India.
7	Hornbill Festival is celebrated at? The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1 to 10 December, in Nagaland, Northeast India. It is also called the ‘Festival of Festivals’.
8	Founder Of Maurya dynasty? The Mauryan Empire’s first leader, Chandragupta Maurya, started consolidating land as Alexander the Great’s power began to wane. Alexander’s death in 323 B.C.E.
9	Capital of Kazakhstan? Nur-Sultan, formerly (until 1961) Akmolinsk, (1961–92) Tselinograd, (1992–98) Aqmola, and (1998–2019) Astana, city, capital of Kazakhstan. Nur-Sultan lies in the north-central part of the country, along the Ishim River, at the junction of the Trans-Kazakhstan and South Siberian railways.
10	India’s first woman Rafale pilot ? Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh joined the IAF’s fighter stream in 2017 and flew the MiG-21 Bison aircraft before being posted to a Rafale squadron based in Ambala.
11	Sardar Udham is directed by? A film based on the life of the Indian revolutionary Udham Singh was directed by Shoojit Sircar and has starred Vicky Kaushal
12	National voter days? In order to encourage more young voters to take part in the political process, Government of India has decided to celebrate January 25 every year as “National Voters’ Day”. It has been started from 25 January 2011 to mark Commission’s foundation day.
13	Bogey is related to which sports? Golf
14	The Passenger – India Book is written by Arundhati Roy
15	Cox is related to? Boat Race
16	Where is Guru Ghasidas National Park located? Chhattisgarh – It is located in the Koriya District of Chhattisgarh and was initially a part of the Sanjay National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
17	Minimum age of President? According to Article 58 of the Constitution, no person shall be eligible for election as President unless he is a citizen of India, has completed the age of thirty-five years, and is qualified for election as a member of the House of the People.
18	International schools are managed by? Ministry of Education
19	Which is the largest railway bridge in India? Chenab Bridge: Chenab Bridge, the world’s highest railway bridge, which is a part of the ambitious Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla rail link (USBRL) project, is another engineering marvel from Indian Railways.
20	Pattern of Stars is called? Ans. Constellation
21	Antonym & Synonym – Gusto Ans. Synonym – enjoyment, enthusiasm Antonym – Apathy, distaste
22	Antonym – Extravagant Ans. Spendthrift
23	Idiom – Lost in the cloud Ans. to feel puzzled or confused by something
24	Symphony : Composer :: Collage : ? CarpenterPhotographerMusicianDean Ans. Photographer
25	Venn diagram: Ornaments, Rings, Diamond rings Ans.
26	South : North West :: West : ? Ans. North East
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13 February – Shift 1

1	Loor Dance is performed in Loor is a well-known dance of Haryana. It is performed around the Holi festival and is very popular in the Bangar and Bagar parts of the region. In the Dadri area, the term Loor is used for a girl. The participants in this dance are all girls. The dancers stand in two rows facing each other, in the form of a semi-circle.
2	A mark that can’t be removed (one-word substitution) Indelible, Birth Mark
3	Which state introduced online voting in elections Andhra Pradesh
4	Kerion Pollard hit 6 sixes in one over against which team Sri Lanka, Kieron Pollard hits six sixes in an over as West Indies beat Sri Lanka in the first T20I
5	who wrote Battle of Belonging? Shashi Tharoor, A book titled ‘The Battle of Belonging’ authored by Shashi Tharoor Sumit Arora Published On October 17th, 2020.
6	Who was the first chief of air force? Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee was the first Indian Chief of the Air staff. Air Marshal Subroto Mukherjee, OBE was the first Indian Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Air Force. He was appointed COAS from 5 March 1911 till 8 November 1960.
7	Which was the first Newspaper of India? Hicky’s Bengal Gazette or the Original Calcutta General Advertiser was an English-language weekly newspaper published in Kolkata (then Calcutta), the capital of British India. It was the first newspaper printed in Asia, and was published for two years, between 1780 and 1782, before the East India Company seized the newspaper’s types and printing press.
8	Aerobatic Team of IAF Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team
9	What is study of cell called? Cytology: The study of cells or cell biology is called cytology. It is derived from the Greek word “kytos”, meaning vessel. The cell is called as a fundamental unit of life because every single living species is composed of a cell. The cell is a Latin word which refers to a small room.
10	Which country celebrated the first Earth Day? USA: The first Earth Day was focused on the United States. In 1990, Denis Hayes, the original national coordinator in 1970, took it international and organized events in 141 nations. On Earth Day 2016, the landmark Paris Agreement was signed by the United States, the United Kingdom, China, and 120 other countries.
11	DRDO is headed by? Dr. G. Satheesh Reddy: G. Satheesh Reddy is the Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation which spearheads India’s indigenous development of defense systems and technologies.
12	Where was the first G20 summit held and in which year? In the year 2008, the very first G20 Summit took place in Washington DC.
13	Lucknow IPL team name? Lucknow Super Giants
14	‘Global 500 Awards’ are given for the outstanding achievement in which of the following fields? Protection of environment
15	Which Metro Launches Special Train to mark Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav? Delhi Metro
16	QUAD Group – Basic Facts The QUAD Group is an informal strategic dialogue with four members, namely, India, Japan, Australia, and the US.
17	Match The Following: USA-Chinook(helicopter) Russia-S400(missile systems) Israel-Barak(missile system) France -Rafael(Fighter jet)
18	India is the largest producer of which among agricultural commodities? Pulses
19	Luis Suarez is Footballer player from Uruguay
20	The smell in perfume is because of Ester (Chemical compound)
21	India is the largest country for the reserve of which mineral? Mica: 95 % mica – The largest mica reserve in the world is located in India. It’s in Koderma County, Jharkhand. In India, 95 percent of mica reserves are found in Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, and Rajasthan states.
22	Pulitzer Prize Award is given for achievements in The Pulitzer Prize is an award for achievements in newspaper, magazine, online journalism, literature, and musical composition within the United States. It was established in 1917 by provisions in the will of Joseph Pulitzer, who had made his fortune as a newspaper publisher, and is administered by Columbia University. Prizes are awarded yearly in twenty-one categories.
23	Antonym – Daunt Ans. Antonym – Encourage Synonym – Intimidate, Discourage
24	Antonym & Synonym – Obliterate Ans. Antonym – Create, Establish Synonym – Destroy, Eliminate
25	Antonym & Synonym – Deplore Ans. Antonym – Admire, Applaud Synonym – Condemn, Detest
26	Idiom – Throw a spanner Ans. to do something that prevents a plan or activity from succeeding
27	Idiom – Set store by Ans. to believe that something is very important, to have regard or esteem for
28	Venn diagram – India, Bihar, Raipur/ Ranchi Ans.
29	Odd one out: Pongal, Gidda, Garba Ans. Pongal
30	Odd one out: Cheese, Yogurt, Curd, Nuts Ans. Nuts
31	Odd one out: Paneer, Yogurt, Curd, Tofu Ans. Tofu
32	Odd one out: N148, K1122, P1632, D48 Ans. N148
33	Train : Yard :: ______ : Hangar Ans. Aeroplane
34	Brood : Hen :: Litter : ? Ans. Cat
35	Secunderabad : Hyderabad :: ? Delhi : GurgaonChandigarh : PanchkulaKolkata : HooghlyAhmedabad : Gandhinagar Ans. Ahmedabad: Gandhinagar
32	Find the missing number 10 5 105 20 ? 420 30 15 915 Ans. 20
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13 February – Shift 2

1	Duck is related to which sport? Cricket
2	who got the Nobel prize in literature in 2021? Abdulrazak Gurnah
3	Who wrote the book ‘Jungle Nama’? Amitav Ghosh
4	Birju Maharaj is related to which classical dance? Kathak
5	Who was the first recipient of the Dronacharya Award in 1985 Wrestling Coach Bhalchandra Bhaskar Bhagwat.
6	Who was the sportsperson who got both Dronacharya and Arjun awards? Pullela Gopichand is a former Indian badminton player. Presently, he is the Chief National Coach for the Indian Badminton team. He received the Arjuna Award in 1999, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna in 2001, the Dronacharya Award in 2009, Padma Bhushan in 2014, and Padma Shri in 2005.
7	Where is the southern command of IAF located? Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala)
8	Where is Defence Services Staff College located? Wellington
9	Where is Southern Naval Command located? Kochi
10	Which of the following is under the ministry of home affairs? 1 )BSF 2) ICG 3) NSG Answer: ALL
11	Which of the disease is eradicated by vaccination? measles, smallpox, chickenpox, leprosy Ans. smallpox
12	India is the largest producer of steel/iron/jute/sugar? Ans: Jute India is the world’s largest producer of milk, pulses, and jute, and ranks as the second-largest producer of rice, wheat, sugarcane, groundnut, vegetables, fruit, and cotton. It is also one of the leading producers of spices, fish, poultry, livestock, and plantation crops.
13	Synonym – Rebuke Ans. Synonym – Reprimand, chide, reprove Antonym – Praise, Compliment
14	Antonym & Synonym – Provoke Ans. Synonym – Enrage, Evoke, Agitate Antonym – Pacify, Appease
15	Antonym & Synonym – Aversion Ans. Synonym – Hatred, loathe Antonym – Liking
16	Antonym – Nimble Ans. Synonym – Agile, lithe Antonym – Stiff, clumsy
17	Antonym – Complaint Ans. Disobedient, stubborn
18	Idiom – Throwing the towel Ans. Accept the defeat
19	Idiom – Play the gallery Ans. To act in an exaggerated way in order to appeal to popular taste.
20	One word – a person who is unusually intelligent Ans. Prodigy
21	Odd one out – Ruby, Sapphire, Gold, Diamond Ans. Gold
22	Odd one out – Cricket, Basketball, Hockey, Football Ans. Cricket
23	Odd one out – Popcorn, Protein, Pumpkin, Pancake Ans. Protein
24	Venn Diagram – Pen, Book, Pencil Ans.
25	Venn Diagram – Clothes, Sari, Dhoti Ans.
26	Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ? Ans. Debris
27	Stars: Cluster :: Flight : ? Ans. Fleet
28	If SPIDER is written as PSDIRE, what is COMMON written as? Ans. OCMMNO
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14 February – Shift 1

1	Who was the woman leading Awadh in the 1857 revolt? Begum Hazrat Mahal was one of the few women who challenged the British during the revolt of 1857. Her maiden name was Muhammadi Khanum. In Awadh, Begum Hazrat, wife of the deposed Nawab Wajid Ali Shah, took on the might of the East India Company and almost succeeded.
2	Where are the paintings of Bodhisattva Padmapani found? Ajanta Caves? Bodhisattva Padmapani from cave 1 at Ajanta monastery in central India late 5th century, likely 477. This extraordinary mural painting survives from early medieval India, preserved in the interior of the rock-cut Buddhist monastery of Ajanta.
3	Mid-day meals initiative is performed by which ministry/org? Ministry of Education: The name of the scheme has been changed to PM-POSHAN (Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman) Scheme, in September 2021, by MoE (Ministry of Education), which is the nodal ministry for the scheme.
4	What is the rate called by which RBI lends money to banks? Repo Rate (RR) is the rate at which the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) lends money to commercial banks or financial institutions in India against government securities. The current Repo Rate 2021 is at 4%. Changes in Repo Rate affect the flow of money in the market.
5	What is the Headquarters of the Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons? Hague, Netherlands: The OPCW, with its 193 member states, has its seat in The Hague, Netherlands, and oversees the global endeavor for the permanent and verifiable elimination of chemical weapons.
6	What was the name of the 1st Nuclear test in India? Operation Smiling Buddha (MEA designation: Pokhran-I) was the assigned code name of India’s first successful nuclear bomb test on 18 May 1974. The bomb was detonated on the army base Pokhran Test Range (PTR), in Rajasthan, by the Indian Army under the supervision of several key Indian generals.
7	Sakshi Malik is related to which sports? Wrestling
8	Which country was not in the support of the Axis powers in World War I? France, Because it was part of the Allied Powers.
9	Cheetah helicopter made by? HAL, First Cheetah manufactured from raw materials was delivered in 1976-77. The Cheetah Helicopter (identical to LAMA SA 315B Helicopter of Eurocopter, France) is a high-performance helicopter designed for operation over a very wide range of weight, center of gravity, and altitude conditions.
10	which one is a secondary pollution source …. Sulphur dioxide, smog, nitrogen oxide, carbon monoxide? Ans- Smog Secondary pollutants are defined as pollutants that form in the atmosphere. These secondary pollutants do not come directly from a source (like vehicles or power plants).
11	All-weather phenomena occurred in which layer? Troposphere
12	What is the Indian navy’s operation in the strait of Hormuz known as? Operation Sankalp
13	Arrange the words of the Preamble of the Constitution – Sovereign socialist secular democratic and republic
14	Pencil is made of____? Graphite
15	What is the motto of NCC? Unity & discipline
16	What is the book written by Ravi Shastri? stargazing players of my life
17	In January 2022, who was named ICC Women Cricketer of the year 2021? Smriti Mandhana
18	which crop is used to increase nitrogen in the field? Ans: legume plants Plants that contribute to nitrogen fixation include the legume family – Fabaceae – with taxa such as clover, soybeans, alfalfa, lupins, peanuts, and rooibos. When the plant dies, the fixed nitrogen is released, making it available to other plants and this helps to fertilize the soil.
19	Which company developed the new income tax e-filing portal? Infosys
20	A government that is run by just a few people is called an? Ans- Oligarchy
21	Harmanpreet Kaur- related with Cricket
22	The Test of My Life Book- Yuvraj Singh
23	synonym of modest Ans. Synonym – Humble Antonym – Boastful, proud
24	synonym of quibble Ans. Synonym – Argue, protest Antonym – Agree, Approve
25	synonym of persecute Ans. Synonym – Oppress, Abuse Antonym – Encourage, support
26	synonym of pompous Ans. Synonym – self important, arrogant Antonym – Modest, humble
27	synonym of cherish Ans. Synonym – adore, love Antonym – hate, dislike
28	idiom- pull a long face Ans. to look sad, glum, disapproving, etc.
29	idiom- apple pie order Ans. perfect order or neatness.
30	One word- a person who abandons a particular religious or political belief Ans. Apostate
31	One word- a place where weapons are kept or made Ans. Arsenal
32	Venn – Sports, Cricket, Football Ans.
33	Venn – Decade, year, century Ans.
34	odd one out – chlorine , bromine ,fluorine, iodine Ans. Bromine
35	Constitution : Preamble :: Book : ? Ans. Preface
32	board :train :: mount:? Ans. Horse
33	Shoe: Cobbler :: Chair : ? Ans. Carpenter
34	Series – 2, 5, 10, 17, 26, ? Ans. 37
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1	Who Will Host the 2022 Asian Games? The 2022 Asian Games are due to take place in Hangzhou in China. Hangzhou will be the third Chinese city to host the event, after Beijing in 1990 and Guangzhou in 2010.
2	Wuhan Is In Which Province Of China Hubei Province Of China
3	Third Battle of Panipat 14 January 1761 – Marathas and Ahmed Shah Abdali
4	The Battle of Khanwa It was fought near the village of Khanwa, in Bharatpur District of Rajasthan, on March 16, 1527. It was fought between the forces of the first Mughal Emperor Babur and the Rajput forces led by Rana Sanga of Mewar after Panipat.
5	What is the full form of MSME Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises.
6	Kamla Harris Belonged to which State? Tamil Nadu/ Senator of California
7	Real Name of Singer Kishore Kumar Abhas Kumar Ganguly
8	Yoga Capital Of India Rishikesh is also the self-styled “yoga capital of the world,” considered to be the birthplace of this widely popular practice that’s said to benefit both mind and body.
9	What is the alcohol percentage in sanitizer? 60%
10	Incinerator is used for? An incinerator is a container used for burning biological refuse. It can also be an industrial plant designed for large-scale refuse combustion. Incinerators are used to safely dispose of solid, liquid, and gaseous wastes that result from manufacturing processes.
11	The second smallest bone in the human The second smallest bone in the body is the malleus which is also called the hammer.
12	Integrated Defence headquarters are led by? chief of Integrated Defence Staff
13	Subroto Cup is related to which sports? Football: Subroto Cup Football Tournament is a prestigious international inter-school football tournament that is held annually in New Delhi, India. Named after the Indian Air Force Air Marshal Subroto Mukerjee, it is an annual event that began in 1960.
14	major: lieutenant: squadron leader: Flying officer
15	Type of Agni-5 missile – ICBM intercontinental ballistic missile
16	Where is jewar airport situated? Noida
17	Railway was introduced by which Governor-General? Lord Dalhousie
18	Booker Prize is given in the field of Literature: The Booker Prize, formerly known as the Booker Prize for Fiction and the Man Booker Prize, is a literary prize awarded each year for the best novel written in English and published in the United Kingdom or Ireland.
19	State with 3 capitals is? Andhra Pradesh: In August 2020, Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed the Andhra Pradesh Decentralization and Inclusive Development of All Regions Act, 2020. According to its provisions, Visakhapatnam is the executive capital while Amaravati and Kurnool serve as legislative and judicial capitals, respectively.
20	1st indigenous rifle used by IAF? AK 203 Assault Rifles
21	The bicameral legislature in which state of India Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh
22	The most common type of mountains? fold mountains: The most common type of mountain in the world is called fold mountains. When you see vast mountain ranges stretching on for thousands of kilometers, those are fold mountains. Fold mountains are formed when two of the Earth’s tectonic plates collide head-on; like two cars crashing together.
23	Pakistani army surrender by which general The PAKISTAN Eastern Command agree to surrender all PAKISTAN Armed Forces in BANGLADESH to Lieutenant-General JAGJIT SINGH AURORA.
24	What is the full form of CCPI? India has retained its top 10 spots in the best-performing countries for the third year in a row in the global Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) released by Germanwatch on the side-lines of the COP26 on Tuesday.
25	Antonym of Forfeit Ans. Synonym – Surrender Antonym – Retain
26	Synonym of Applause Ans. Synonym – clapping Antonym – Booing, discouraging
27	Synonym of Dissuade Ans. Synonym – Discourage Antonym – Persuade
28	Synonym of Anguish Ans. Synonym – Agony, Pain Antonym – Happiness
29	Idiom – curiosity kill the cat Ans. being inquisitive about other people’s affairs may get you into trouble.
30	Idiom – Few and far between Ans. scarce; infrequent.
31	One word – study of religion and god Ans. Theology
32	Lieutenant : Major :: Squadron Leader : ? Ans. Flying Officer
33	Garden : flower :: milky way : ? Ans. Stars
34	odd one out – carrot, radish, potato, tomato Ans. Tomato
35	odd one out – orange, indigo, purple, violet Ans. Purple
36	odd one out – orange, indigo, purple, violet Ans. Purple
37	venn diagram – man, teacher, scientist Ans.
38	venn diagram – men, writer, author Ans.
39	antonym of devious Ans. direct
40	departure of large no. persons is called ? Ans. Exodus
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AFCAT 1 2022 Selection Procedure

Indian airforce will conduct the AFCAT online exam across the country at different test centers. AFCAT 2 2022 online exam will be conducted in 12th, 13th and 14th February 2022.
IAF will publish the results of AFCAT 2 2022 in March 2022 and candidates will be able to check their marks, cut off marks etc on the official portal i.e. afcat.cdac.in
Selected candidates have to choose their AFSB interview venue and date on the same portal.
The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.
The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.

AFCAT 1 2022 Paper Pattern, Total Marks, Subjects, Duration, And Negative Marking

Exam Name	AFCAT – Air Force Common Admission Test	EKT Engineering Knowledge Test
Exam Mode	Computer-Based (Online)	Computer-Based (Online)
Total Questions	100	50
Maximum Marks	300	150
Exam Duration	2 hours (120 minutes)	45 minutes
Subjects	General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test	Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
Negative Marking	1 mark	1 mark

Syllabus of the AFCAT 1 2022

English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability

(a) General Awareness