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Q: Find the missing term: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

Correct Answer: B. EV. First letters increase A,B,C,D,E while second letters decrease Z,Y,X,W,V.

Q: 8 : 72 :: 6 : ?

Correct Answer: B. 42. Pattern is n×(n+1): 8×9=72, so 6×7=42.

Q: In a class of 40 cadets, Meera ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

Correct Answer: C. 29th. Rank from bottom = 40−12+1 = 29.

Q: Statement: 'Use the emergency exit only when instructed.' Assumption: I. Unnecessary use may create risk. II. Instructions may be required during an emergency.

Correct Answer: C. Both are implicit. The warning presumes both that misuse can be risky and that authorised instructions govern emergency use.

Q: What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 3:30?

Correct Answer: B. 75°. Minute hand is at 180°; hour hand is at 105°; difference = 75°.

Q: If 1 January is a Monday, what day will 1 March be in a non-leap year?

Correct Answer: B. Thursday. January contributes 3 odd days and February 0, so Monday shifts by 3 days to Thursday.

Q: How many letters are there between the 5th letter from the left and the 8th letter from the right in the English alphabet?

Correct Answer: C. 13. The positions are E(5) and S(19); letters between them = 19−5−1 = 13.

Q: Statements: All pilots are officers. Some officers are engineers. Conclusions: I. Some pilots are engineers. II. All pilots are officers.

Correct Answer: B. Only II follows. The first conclusion is not necessary; the second directly repeats the first statement.

Q: A cadet walks 10 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. Where is the cadet from the starting point?

Correct Answer: A. 6 m east. The north and south movements cancel, leaving the cadet 6 m east.

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Find the missing term: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

Correct Answer: B. EV
First letters increase A,B,C,D,E while second letters decrease Z,Y,X,W,V.

Question: Find the missing term: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

A. EU

B. EV

C. FU

D. FV

Correct Answer: B. EVExplanation: First letters increase A,B,C,D,E while second letters decrease Z,Y,X,W,V.

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8 : 72 :: 6 : ?

Correct Answer: B. 42
Pattern is n×(n+1): 8×9=72, so 6×7=42.

Question: 8 : 72 :: 6 : ?

A. 36

B. 42

C. 48

D. 54

Correct Answer: B. 42Explanation: Pattern is n×(n+1): 8×9=72, so 6×7=42.

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QID #13516 UPSC AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 3 Easy

Which relationship best represents Fighter Aircraft, Aircraft and Rafale?

Correct Answer: B. Rafale inside Fighter Aircraft, and Fighter Aircraft inside Aircraft
Rafale is a fighter aircraft, and every fighter aircraft is an aircraft.

Question: Which relationship best represents Fighter Aircraft, Aircraft and Rafale?

A. Three separate groups

B. Rafale inside Fighter Aircraft, and Fighter Aircraft inside Aircraft

C. Aircraft inside Rafale

D. Fighter Aircraft and Rafale separate inside Aircraft

Correct Answer: B. Rafale inside Fighter Aircraft, and Fighter Aircraft inside AircraftExplanation: Rafale is a fighter aircraft, and every fighter aircraft is an aircraft.

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In a class of 40 cadets, Meera ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

Correct Answer: C. 29th
Rank from bottom = 40−12+1 = 29.

Question: In a class of 40 cadets, Meera ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

A. 27th

B. 28th

C. 29th

D. 30th

Correct Answer: C. 29thExplanation: Rank from bottom = 40−12+1 = 29.

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Statement: 'Use the emergency exit only when instructed.' Assumption: I. Unnecessary use may create risk. II. Instructions may be required during an emergency.

Correct Answer: C. Both are implicit
The warning presumes both that misuse can be risky and that authorised instructions govern emergency use.

Question: Statement: 'Use the emergency exit only when instructed.' Assumption: I. Unnecessary use may create risk. II. Instructions may be required during an emergency.

A. Only I is implicit

B. Only II is implicit

C. Both are implicit

D. Neither is implicit

Correct Answer: C. Both are implicitExplanation: The warning presumes both that misuse can be risky and that authorised instructions govern emergency use.

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QID #13513 UPSC AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 3 Medium

What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 3:30?

Correct Answer: B. 75°
Minute hand is at 180°; hour hand is at 105°; difference = 75°.

Question: What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 3:30?

A. 60°

B. 75°

C. 90°

D. 105°

Correct Answer: B. 75°Explanation: Minute hand is at 180°; hour hand is at 105°; difference = 75°.

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If 1 January is a Monday, what day will 1 March be in a non-leap year?

Correct Answer: B. Thursday
January contributes 3 odd days and February 0, so Monday shifts by 3 days to Thursday.

Question: If 1 January is a Monday, what day will 1 March be in a non-leap year?

A. Wednesday

B. Thursday

C. Friday

D. Saturday

Correct Answer: B. ThursdayExplanation: January contributes 3 odd days and February 0, so Monday shifts by 3 days to Thursday.

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How many letters are there between the 5th letter from the left and the 8th letter from the right in the English alphabet?

Correct Answer: C. 13
The positions are E(5) and S(19); letters between them = 19−5−1 = 13.

Question: How many letters are there between the 5th letter from the left and the 8th letter from the right in the English alphabet?

A. 11

B. 12

C. 13

D. 14

Correct Answer: C. 13Explanation: The positions are E(5) and S(19); letters between them = 19−5−1 = 13.

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Statements: All pilots are officers. Some officers are engineers. Conclusions: I. Some pilots are engineers. II. All pilots are officers.

Correct Answer: B. Only II follows
The first conclusion is not necessary; the second directly repeats the first statement.

Question: Statements: All pilots are officers. Some officers are engineers. Conclusions: I. Some pilots are engineers. II. All pilots are officers.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both follow

D. Neither follows

Correct Answer: B. Only II followsExplanation: The first conclusion is not necessary; the second directly repeats the first statement.

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A cadet walks 10 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. Where is the cadet from the starting point?

Correct Answer: A. 6 m east
The north and south movements cancel, leaving the cadet 6 m east.

Question: A cadet walks 10 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. Where is the cadet from the starting point?

A. 6 m east

B. 6 m west

C. 10 m south

D. 16 m east

Correct Answer: A. 6 m eastExplanation: The north and south movements cancel, leaving the cadet 6 m east.

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Pointing to a woman, Arun said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.' How is the woman related to Arun?

Correct Answer: B. Sister
The only son of Arun's grandfather is Arun's father; his daughter is Arun's sister.

Question: Pointing to a woman, Arun said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.' How is the woman related to Arun?

A. Mother

B. Sister

C. Aunt

D. Cousin

Correct Answer: B. SisterExplanation: The only son of Arun's grandfather is Arun's father; his daughter is Arun's sister.

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Choose the odd one out.

Correct Answer: D. C-17 Globemaster III
The first three are fighter aircraft; C-17 is a strategic transport aircraft.

Question: Choose the odd one out.

A. MiG-29

B. Rafale

C. Sukhoi Su-30MKI

D. C-17 Globemaster III

Correct Answer: D. C-17 Globemaster IIIExplanation: The first three are fighter aircraft; C-17 is a strategic transport aircraft.

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If AIR is coded as BJS, how is FLY coded using the same rule?

Correct Answer: A. GMZ
Each letter is shifted one place forward: F→G, L→M, Y→Z.

Question: If AIR is coded as BJS, how is FLY coded using the same rule?

A. GMZ

B. GLZ

C. GNZ

D. FMZ

Correct Answer: A. GMZExplanation: Each letter is shifted one place forward: F→G, L→M, Y→Z.

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QID #13505 UPSC AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 3 Medium

Find the next number: 3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?

Correct Answer: D. 158
Each term is previous term ×2 +2; next = 78×2+2 = 158.

Question: Find the next number: 3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?

A. 118

B. 138

C. 148

D. 158

Correct Answer: D. 158Explanation: Each term is previous term ×2 +2; next = 78×2+2 = 158.

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QID #13504 UPSC AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 3 Easy

Radar is to Detection as Compass is to:

Correct Answer: B. Direction
A radar is used for detection; a compass is used for direction.

Question: Radar is to Detection as Compass is to:

A. Altitude

B. Direction

C. Distance

D. Temperature

Correct Answer: B. DirectionExplanation: A radar is used for detection; a compass is used for direction.

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A squadron recorded sorties of 18, 24, 21, 27 and 30 over five days. What was the average number per day?

Correct Answer: C. 24
Total = 120; average = 120/5 = 24.

Question: A squadron recorded sorties of 18, 24, 21, 27 and 30 over five days. What was the average number per day?

A. 22

B. 23

C. 24

D. 25

Correct Answer: C. 24Explanation: Total = 120; average = 120/5 = 24.

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The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. The largest angle is:

Correct Answer: C. 80°
Nine parts equal 180°, so one part is 20° and the largest is 80°.

Question: The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. The largest angle is:

A. 60°

B. 70°

C. 80°

D. 90°

Correct Answer: C. 80°Explanation: Nine parts equal 180°, so one part is 20° and the largest is 80°.

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A fair die is thrown once. What is the probability of obtaining a prime number?

Correct Answer: B. 1/2
Prime outcomes are 2, 3 and 5: 3 out of 6, so probability = 1/2.

Question: A fair die is thrown once. What is the probability of obtaining a prime number?

A. 1/3

B. 1/2

C. 2/3

D. 5/6

Correct Answer: B. 1/2Explanation: Prime outcomes are 2, 3 and 5: 3 out of 6, so probability = 1/2.

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A 180 m train crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Its speed is:

Correct Answer: B. 54 km/h
Speed = 180/12 = 15 m/s = 54 km/h.

Question: A 180 m train crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Its speed is:

A. 45 km/h

B. 54 km/h

C. 60 km/h

D. 72 km/h

Correct Answer: B. 54 km/hExplanation: Speed = 180/12 = 15 m/s = 54 km/h.

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QID #13499 UPSC AFCAT 02/2026 Mock Test Series - Attempt Online Tests AFCAT 2026 Full-Length Mock Test 3 Easy

The compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

Correct Answer: C. ₹2,100
Amount = 10,000×1.1² = 12,100; CI = ₹2,100.

Question: The compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

A. ₹2,000

B. ₹2,050

C. ₹2,100

D. ₹2,200

Correct Answer: C. ₹2,100Explanation: Amount = 10,000×1.1² = 12,100; CI = ₹2,100.

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Find the missing term: AZ, BY, CX, DW, ?

8 : 72 :: 6 : ?

Which relationship best represents Fighter Aircraft, Aircraft and Rafale?

In a class of 40 cadets, Meera ranks 12th from the top. What is her rank from the bottom?

Statement: 'Use the emergency exit only when instructed.' Assumption: I. Unnecessary use may create risk. II. Instructions may be required during an emergency.

What is the smaller angle between the hands of a clock at 3:30?

If 1 January is a Monday, what day will 1 March be in a non-leap year?

How many letters are there between the 5th letter from the left and the 8th letter from the right in the English alphabet?

Statements: All pilots are officers. Some officers are engineers. Conclusions: I. Some pilots are engineers. II. All pilots are officers.

A cadet walks 10 m north, turns right and walks 6 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. Where is the cadet from the starting point?

Pointing to a woman, Arun said, 'She is the daughter of the only son of my grandfather.' How is the woman related to Arun?

Choose the odd one out.

If AIR is coded as BJS, how is FLY coded using the same rule?

Find the next number: 3, 8, 18, 38, 78, ?

Radar is to Detection as Compass is to:

A squadron recorded sorties of 18, 24, 21, 27 and 30 over five days. What was the average number per day?

The angles of a triangle are in the ratio 2:3:4. The largest angle is:

A fair die is thrown once. What is the probability of obtaining a prime number?

A 180 m train crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Its speed is:

The compound interest on ₹10,000 at 10% per annum for 2 years is:

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