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Answer KeysAFCATAFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys 25 August 2023

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys 25 August 2023

Candidates can find the Answer keys for AFCAT 2 2023 exam conducted on 25th August 2023 in shift-1 and shift-2.

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys: Candidates can find the Answer keys for AFCAT 2 2023 exam conducted on 25th August 2023 in shift-1 and shift-2. On August 25, 2023, candidates from across the nation prepared to take the AFCAT 2 2023 exam. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF), the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) continues to be a crucial entry point for those passionate about joining either the Flying Branch or the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys Shift-1 Live Video

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys Shift-1

  1. Q: Article of Financial Emergency? A: Article 360
  2. Q: Why does water have a maximum density at 4°C? A: When the temperature is increased from 0°C to 4°C, some of the H-bonds break and molecules come closer. The density increases till 4°C because the volume decreases. But above 4°C, the kinetic energy of molecules increases, leading to an increase in volume and a decrease in density.
  3. Q: What is the capital of Congo? A: Kinshasa. (Note: Kinshasa is located on the Congo River about 320 miles (515 km) from its mouth. It is the largest city in central Africa and serves as the country’s official administrative, economic, and cultural center.)
  4. Q: What is the capital of Bulgaria? A: Sofia. (Note: Sofia, located at the foot of Mount Vitosha in the western part of the country, is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria. It occupies a strategic position at the center of the Balkan Peninsula and serves as a significant commercial, manufacturing, transport, and cultural hub.)
  5. Q: Odd one out: Deck-Quay-Stern-Bow. A: Quay
  6. Q: What is a synonym for flamboyant? A: Elaborate/Exuberant
  7. Q: Who wrote the book “Time Shelter” that won the International Booker Prize? A: The book was written by Georgi Gospodinov and translated by Angela Rodel.
  8. Q: What is a “fire and forget” missile? A: Nag anti-tank missile
  9. Q: Synonyms for graceful? A: Elegant, refined, stylish
  10. Q: Synonym for coax? A: Persuade, convince
  11. Q: At what temperature does water have maximum density? A: The density of water is maximum at 4°C.
  12. Q: Which sport made its debut in the Commonwealth Games? A: Beach volleyball
  13. Q: Which continent represents the green logo in the Olympics? A: Oceania
  14. Q: Who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 2022? A: Carolyn R. Bertozzi, Morten Meldal, and K. Barry Sharpless. They were recognized “for the development of click chemistry and bioorthogonal chemistry.”
  15. Q: Which airline is a joint venture of Singapore Airlines and Tata Sons? A: Vistara
  16. Q: What does the green ring on the Olympic logo represent? A: The Olympic Charter once ascribed a ring color to each continent: blue for Europe, yellow for Asia, black for Africa, green for Oceania, and red for America.
  17. Q: Synonym for berated? A: Rebuke, reprimand, scold
  18. Q: Which is the highest gallantry award during peacetime? A: Ashok Chakra. (Note: Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award, followed by Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra. It honors valor, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield. It was first awarded in 1952 to Flight Lieutenant Suhas Biswas and is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra.)
  19. Q: Where is the headquarters of the Center for Civil Liberties Human rights organization located? A: Kyiv, Ukraine
  20. Q: What medal was launched for female cricketers by New Zealand? A: Debbie Hockley Medal
  21. Q: Where is the High Altitude Warfare School located? A: Gulmarg, J&K
  22. Q: What is Kavach? A: Train Protection System. Kavach is a cost-effective solution that has been certified with Safety Integrity Level 4 (SIL-4), ensuring high safety standards with a very low probability of error.
  23. Q: Which medal was introduced by New Zealand Cricket to honor cricketers? A: Debbie Hockley Medal
  24. Q: In which year was the Surat session conducted? A: 1907. (Note: The Surat Split in 1907 was the division of the Indian National Congress (INC) into two groups – the Moderates and Radicals.)
  25. Q: What is the opposite of pensive? A: Unreflective, shallow, ignorant, uncaring
  26. Q: In which atmospheric layer do most weather changes occur? A: Troposphere, known as the lower atmosphere.
  27. Who developed the airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system?
    • Ans: The airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) system was developed by DRDO. It’s an airborne radar system designed to detect aircraft, ships, vehicles, missiles, and other projectiles at long ranges, and can command and control the battlespace by directing strikes from fighter and attack aircraft.
  28. Who presided over the 1907 Indian National Congress Session at Surat?
    • Ans: The 1907 Surat session of the Indian National Congress, commonly referred to as the Surat Split, saw the Congress divide into two groups – Extremists and Moderates. The session was presided over by the Moderate leader Ras Behari Ghosh.
  29. What is the capital of Australia?
    • Ans: Canberra.
  30. What is the capital of Romania?
    • Ans: Bucharest.
  31. Who is the Chief Minister of Manipur?
    • Ans: Nongthombam Biren Singh.
  32. What is the motto of the CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation)?
    • Ans: Industry, Impartiality, and Integrity.
  33. What is Operation Karuna?
    • Ans: Operation Karuna is an initiative taken by India to assist those affected by Cyclone Mocha in Myanmar.
  34. Who was the first woman to receive a gallantry award in the IAF (Indian Air Force)?
    • Ans: Wing Commander Deepika Misra is the first female Air Force officer to receive a gallantry award.
  35. Which sport made its debut in the Commonwealth Games?
    • Ans: Wheelchair Basketball 3×3.
  36. To which region is the Ghoomar folk dance related?
    • Ans: Rajasthan.
  37. What is the name of Gandhi Ji’s third son?
    • Ans: Gandhi Ji’s third son was Ramdas.
  38. Who created the famous painting “The Last Supper”?
    • Ans: “The Last Supper” is one of the world’s most renowned paintings, created by Leonardo da Vinci between 1494 and 1498. It depicts the final dinner between Jesus and his disciples.
  39. Who operated an underground radio station to support India’s independence movement?
    • Ans: Usha Mehta, as a 22-year-old college student, established and ran the underground Congress Radio during the Quit India Movement in August 1942. This was in response to Mahatma Gandhi’s call and served to counter the propaganda spread by the British government’s official broadcaster, All India Radio.
  40. “800” is a biopic of which personality?
    • Ans: 800 is the biographical film about Muthiah Muralidaran, a cricketing legend from Sri Lanka who faced tremendous challenges and went on to become the highest wicket-taker in cricket history.
  41. Who secured the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 2023?
    • Ans: Barbara Kingsolver received the 2023 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for her work ‘Demon Copperhead’, a contemporary retelling of Charles Dickens’ ‘David Copperfield’. In the same year, Hernan Diaz was awarded for his novel ‘Trust’, which delves into themes of family, wealth, and ambition in historical America.

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys Shift-2 Live Video

AFCAT 2 2023 Answer Keys Shift-2

  1. What is the capital of Turkmenistan?
    • Answer: Ashgabat
  2. How many states are covered by Schedule Six of the Indian Constitution?
    • Answer: 4. The sixth schedule falls under Article 244 of the Indian constitution and facilitates the establishment of autonomous district councils in Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram, and Tripura.
  3. In which language is Babur’s autobiography ‘Tuzuk-i-Baburi’ written?
    • Answer: Turkish language
  4. Complete the analogy: Ship is to harbour as aircraft is to what?
    • Answer: Hangar
  5. Match the space agencies with their respective countries: Iran, Russia, UK, Australia.
    • Answer:
      • Iran: Iranian Space Agency
      • Russia: Roscosmos
      • UK: United Kingdom Space Agency
      • Australia: Australian Space Agency
  6. Complete the sequence: 22, 24, 28, ?, 52.
    • Answer: 36
  7. On which date is World Earth Day observed?
    • Answer: 22 April. The theme of World Earth Day 2023 is “Invest in Our Planet”, a continuation of the successful 2022 campaign, calling for businesses to shift towards sustainable practices.
  8. Who was the Viceroy of India at the time of the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre?
    • Answer: Lord Chelmsford was the Viceroy of India during the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
  9. What are some synonyms for ‘cajole’?
    • Answer: Blandish, coax, soft-soap, and wheedle.
      • Definition: ‘Cajoled’ means to persuade with flattery.
  10. What was Shivaji’s council of ministers known as?
  • Answer: Asthpradhan
  1. What is the name of the Indian Navy’s outreach programme?
  • Answer: The Indian Navy Outreach Programme is known as “JULLEY LADAKH” (HELLO LADAKH).
  1. Who among the following wrote ‘Humayunnama’?
  • Answer: Gulbadan Begum
  1. In which year was Operation Parakram held?
  • Answer: 2001-2002 (13 Dec 2001 – 10 Jun 2002). The 2001–2002 India–Pakistan standoff was a military standoff between India and Pakistan that resulted in the massing of troops on both sides of the border and along the Line of Control in the region of Kashmir.
  1. Who won the Women’s Indian Premier League in 2023?
  • Answer: Mumbai Indians won the Women’s IPL in 2023. They defeated Delhi Capitals by 7 wickets in the inaugural WPL Final.
  1. Which animal in “Alice in Wonderland” is depicted as extinct?
  • Answer: DODO
  1. Before Akbar, which king gave patronage to Tansen?
  • Answer: Before Akbar, Tansen received patronage from Raja Ramchandra Singh of Bhata, the king of Rewa in present-day Madhya Pradesh.
  1. What does the abbreviation AWACS stand for?
  • Answer: Airborne Warning And Control System
  1. Who is also known as Kautilya?
  • Answer: Chanakya is also known as Kautilya or Vishnugupta.
  1. Which chemical is used in a soda fire extinguisher?
  • Answer: A soda-acid type of fire extinguisher contains a solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate and sulphuric acid in separate containers inside them. The chemical reaction is: 2 NaHCO3(��)+H2SO4(��)→Na2SO4(��)+2H2O(�)+2CO2(�)2 NaHCO3​(aq)+H2​SO4​(aq)→Na2​SO4​(aq)+2H2​O(l)+2CO2​(g)
  1. Which article of the Constitution states that Hindi in Devanagari script shall be the official language of the Union?
  • Answer: Article 343
  1. What is Pilatus?
  • Answer: Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. is an aerospace manufacturer located in Stans, Switzerland.
  1. What is the reflex angle between the hour and minute hands of a clock at 10:25 am?
  • Answer:
    • Angle traced by hour hand in 10 hours and 25 minutes = 360/12×125/12 = 312 ½ degrees
    • Angle traced by minute hand in 25 minutes = 360/60×25 = 150 degrees
    • Reflex Angle = 360° – (312 ½° – 150°) = 197 ½ degrees
  1. What are some synonyms for “travesty”?
  • Answer: Mockery, distortion, sham.
  1. What does the idiom “cold turkey” mean?
  • Answer: “Cold turkey” refers to doing something abruptly or suddenly. In the context of drug addiction, it denotes a method of curing addiction by abruptly stopping all doses.
  1. What are Transcontinental countries?
  • Answer: Transcontinental countries have territories in more than one continent. Non-contiguous transcontinental states refer to countries with distinct territories located on a different continent.
  1. What is the antonym of “mitigate”?
  • Answer: “Aggravate” is the antonym of “mitigate”. It means to make a situation worse or more serious.
  1. Where did the Indian Coast Guard conduct a 3-day regional pollution response exercise?
  • Answer: The Indian Coast Guard conducted the Regional Pollution Response Exercise (RPREX-2023) at Kakinada.

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