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AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness Syllabus

The General Awareness syllabus for AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) in full: 6 chapters, 22 topics and 44 sub-topics, every one listed below, plus 50 General Awareness flashcards with answers.

6Chapters

22Topics

44Sub-topics

50Flashcards

General Awareness syllabus: all 6 chapters

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History and Indian Freedom Struggle
4 topics
- Ancient and Medieval India
  - Indus Valley Civilisation and Vedic age
  - Mauryan and Gupta empires
  - Delhi Sultanate and Mughal Empire
- Modern India and British rule
  - Advent of Europeans and East India Company
  - Revolt of 1857
  - Administrative and economic policies of the British
- Indian National Movement
  - Formation of Indian National Congress
  - Gandhian movements (Non-Cooperation, Civil Disobedience, Quit India)
  - Revolutionary movements and partition
- Post-Independence consolidation
  - Integration of princely states
  - Major wars and milestones since 1947
Indian Geography
4 topics
- Physical geography of India
  - Physiographic divisions
  - Rivers and drainage systems
  - Climate and monsoon
- Economic and resource geography
  - Agriculture and cropping patterns
  - Minerals, energy and industries
- World geography fundamentals
  - Continents, oceans and major countries
  - Latitudes, longitudes and time zones
- Environment and ecology
  - Biosphere reserves and national parks
  - Climate change and conservation
Indian Polity and Constitution
3 topics
- Constitutional framework
  - Preamble, Fundamental Rights and Duties
  - Directive Principles of State Policy
- Union and State governance
  - Parliament and State legislatures
  - Executive: President, PM, Governors and CMs
  - Judiciary and Supreme Court
- Federalism and local government
  - Centre-State relations
  - Panchayati Raj and municipalities
Economy and Current Affairs
4 topics
- Indian economy basics
  - Budget, fiscal and monetary policy
  - Banking, RBI and financial institutions
- National and international current affairs
  - Government schemes and policies
  - International organisations and summits
- Awards, sports and books
  - Major awards and honours
  - Sports events and personalities
- Science and technology in the news
  - Space and defence developments
Defence and Aviation Awareness
4 topics
- Indian Armed Forces
  - Indian Air Force organisation and commands
  - Ranks, insignia and gallantry awards
- Defence exercises and operations
  - Joint and bilateral military exercises
- Aircraft, missiles and equipment
  - Fighter, transport aircraft and helicopters
  - Missile systems and indigenous platforms
- DRDO, ISRO and defence PSUs
  - Indigenisation and Make in India in defence
Basic Science and Culture
3 topics
- General science fundamentals
  - Everyday physics and chemistry
  - Human biology and health
- Art, culture and heritage
  - Classical dances, music and festivals
  - UNESCO World Heritage sites in India
- National symbols and important days

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness flashcards — 50 questions with answers

Which Mauryan emperor embraced Buddhism after the Kalinga War (c. 261 BCE) and spread it through rock and pillar edicts?
Ashoka the Great.
Which Gupta-era ruler is called the 'Napoleon of India' for his extensive military conquests recorded in the Allahabad Pillar inscription?
Samudragupta.
Who founded the Delhi Sultanate's first dynasty (the Slave/Mamluk dynasty) in 1206?
Qutb-ud-din Aibak.
Which Mughal emperor introduced the religious policy 'Din-i-Ilahi' and abolished the jizya tax?
Akbar.
Name the 1757 battle that established British East India Company control over Bengal.
The Battle of Plassey, won by Robert Clive against Siraj-ud-Daulah.
Which 1793 act introduced the Permanent Settlement of land revenue in Bengal, and under which Governor-General?
The Permanent Settlement introduced by Lord Cornwallis.
In which year did the Sepoy Mutiny / First War of Indian Independence begin, and at which town did it start?
1857, beginning at Meerut.
Who founded the Indian National Congress in 1885, and who was its first president?
Founded with the help of A.O. Hume; first president was Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee.
Which 1919 incident in Amritsar saw General Dyer order firing on an unarmed crowd at a public garden?
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
Which mass movement did Gandhi launch in 1930 starting with the Dandi Salt March?
The Civil Disobedience Movement.
Which resolution and slogan did Gandhi give during the 1942 movement demanding immediate British withdrawal?
The Quit India Movement, with the slogan 'Do or Die'.
On what date did India gain independence, and who became its first Prime Minister?
15 August 1947; Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who was the 'Iron Man of India' responsible for integrating over 560 princely states into the Indian Union?
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
In which year were the Indian states reorganized on a linguistic basis under the States Reorganisation Act?
1956.
Which mountain range forms the northern boundary of India and contains the world's highest peaks?
The Himalayas.
Which river is the longest in India, and where does it originate?
The Ganga, originating from the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas.
What is the name of the standard meridian of India, and what is its longitude?
82°30' E, passing near Mirzapur (Uttar Pradesh).
Which Indian state has the longest coastline?
Gujarat.
Which soil type, found in the Deccan Plateau, is ideal for cotton cultivation?
Black soil (regur soil).
What is the term for the southwest seasonal winds that bring most of India's annual rainfall?
The Southwest Monsoon.

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What is the imaginary line at 0° latitude called, and what is its significance?
The Equator; it divides Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
What are the three main layers of the Earth's internal structure?
Crust, mantle, and core.
What process describes the conversion of land into desert due to drought, deforestation, or unsustainable agriculture?
Desertification.
Which atmospheric layer contains the ozone layer that absorbs ultraviolet radiation?
The stratosphere.
What is the term for an ecological community along with its physical environment functioning as a unit?
An ecosystem.
Which constitutional document forms the supreme law of India and came into effect on 26 January 1950?
The Constitution of India.
Which part of the Indian Constitution contains the Fundamental Rights?
Part III (Articles 12 to 35).
Which Article of the Indian Constitution abolishes untouchability?
Article 17.
What are the Directive Principles of State Policy, and in which part are they found?
Guidelines for the State to frame laws and policies; found in Part IV (Articles 36 to 51).
Who is the constitutional head of the Indian Union, and who is the real executive head?
The President is the constitutional (nominal) head; the Prime Minister is the real executive head.
What are the two houses of the Indian Parliament called?
The Lok Sabha (House of the People) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States).
What is the constitutional head of a state government, and who is the real head?
The Governor is the constitutional head; the Chief Minister is the real head.
Which constitutional amendment established the Panchayati Raj system (three-tier local self-government)?
The 73rd Amendment Act, 1992.
What does GDP stand for, and what does it measure?
Gross Domestic Product; the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country in a year.
Which institution serves as India's central bank and regulates monetary policy?
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
What is the indirect tax system introduced in India on 1 July 2017 that subsumed multiple taxes?
The Goods and Services Tax (GST).
What is the difference between fiscal deficit and revenue deficit?
Fiscal deficit is total expenditure minus total receipts excluding borrowings; revenue deficit is the excess of revenue expenditure over revenue receipts.
What is India's flagship contributory pension and the institution that awards the Nobel-like national civilian honour ranked highest?
The highest civilian award in India is the Bharat Ratna.
Which trophy is associated with Indian domestic first-class cricket?
The Ranji Trophy.
What is the official mascot question: which day is celebrated as National Sports Day in India, honouring which athlete?
29 August, honouring hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
What does ISRO stand for, and where is its headquarters located?
Indian Space Research Organisation; headquartered in Bengaluru.
Which ISRO mission made India the first nation to reach Mars orbit on its first attempt (2014)?
The Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan).
What does DRDO stand for, and what is its primary role?
Defence Research and Development Organisation; it develops defence technology and weapons systems for the armed forces.
What are the three branches of the Indian Armed Forces, and who is their supreme commander?
The Army, Navy, and Air Force; the President of India is the supreme commander.
Which is the highest wartime gallantry award of India?
The Param Vir Chakra (PVC).
Which indigenous multi-role fighter aircraft was developed by HAL for the Indian Air Force?
The HAL Tejas (Light Combat Aircraft, LCA).
Which surface-to-surface ballistic missile series was developed by DRDO under the Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme?
The Agni series.
Name the joint India-Russia supersonic cruise missile.
The BrahMos.
What is Newton's First Law of Motion?
An object remains at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force (the law of inertia).
Which dance form originated in Tamil Nadu and is one of India's classical dances, and which day on 26 January marks the adoption of India's Constitution as a republic?
Bharatanatyam is the classical dance of Tamil Nadu; Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January.

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness FAQ

What is in the AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness syllabus?

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness is split into 6 chapters: History and Indian Freedom Struggle, Indian Geography, Indian Polity and Constitution, Economy and Current Affairs, Defence and Aviation Awareness and Basic Science and Culture. Together they contain 22 topics and 44 sub-topics.

How many chapters are in AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness?

6 chapters, containing 22 topics and 44 sub-topics. The largest chapter is History and Indian Freedom Struggle, with 4 topics.

Are there flashcards for AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) General Awareness?

Yes — a 50-card General Awareness deck, printed in full in the flashcards section of this page and available in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.