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AIRMAN TRADES • 100 MCQS
PAF Airman Intelligence Test Online Preparation - 100 Solved MCQs
100 Most Repeated Verbal Intelligence Questions for PAF Airman Initial Tests (Aero Trade, MTD, MTF, Security, Fire Fighter & Medical Assistant). Practice series completion, analogies, classification, coding, direction and logical puzzles with instant feedback.
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Q1
What comes next in the letter series: C, G, K, O, S, ______?
Explanation: Each letter advances by +4 positions: C(3)+4=G(7), G+4=K(11), K+4=O(15), O+4=S(19), S+4=W(23).
Q2
Find the missing number in the sequence: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ______?
Explanation: Each term is multiplied by 2: 80 * 2 = 160.
Q3
If 'PILOT' is coded as 'QJMPU', how will 'RADAR' be coded in that system?
Explanation: Each letter moves +1 forward in the alphabet: R->S, A->B, D->E, A->B, R->S.
Q4
Which trade or role is the odd one out among: Aero Trade, MTD, MTF, Locomotive Driver?
Explanation: Locomotive driver belongs to railway transport; Aero Trade, MTD, and MTF are PAF trades.
Q5
A PAF transport aircraft flies 600 km in 45 minutes. What is its speed in km/h?
Explanation: 45 minutes = 3/4 hour. Speed = Distance / Time = 600 / (3/4) = 600 * (4/3) = 800 km/h.
Q6
If A is the brother of F, F is the daughter of M, and K is the brother of M, how is K related to A?
Explanation: M is the parent of A and F. K is M's brother, so K is the uncle of A.
Q7
If yesterday was Tuesday, what day will it be 5 days after tomorrow?
Explanation: Yesterday was Tuesday -> Today is Wednesday -> Tomorrow is Thursday. Thursday + 5 days = Tuesday.
Q8
An airman marches 9 km East, turns right and marches 12 km. What is his direct distance from the base?
Explanation: By Pythagoras theorem: sqrt(9^2 + 12^2) = sqrt(81 + 144) = sqrt(225) = 15 km.
Q9
What comes next in the letter series: A, D, I, P, ______?
Explanation: Positions are perfect squares: 1^2=1 (A), 2^2=4 (D), 3^2=9 (I), 4^2=16 (P), next is 5^2=25 which is Y.
Q10
What is 20% of 30% of 500?
Explanation: 30% of 500 = 150. 20% of 150 = 0.20 * 150 = 30.
Q11
Pilot is to Cockpit as Captain is to ______?
Explanation: A pilot operates an aircraft from the cockpit; a ship's captain commands a ship from the bridge.
Q12
Find the missing number in the progression: 2, 6, 18, 54, 162, ______?
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 3: 162 * 3 = 486.
Q13
If 'WING' is written as 'XJOH', how will 'TAIL' be written in that code?
Explanation: Each letter moves +1 forward: T->U, A->B, I->J, L->M.
Q14
Which word does not belong with the others: Fighter, Bomber, Transport, Submarine?
Explanation: Submarine is an underwater naval vessel, whereas Fighter, Bomber, and Transport are aircraft categories.
Q15
A vehicle moves at 54 km/h. How many meters will it cover in 20 seconds?
Explanation: Speed in m/s = 54 * (5/18) = 15 m/s. Distance in 20 seconds = 15 * 20 = 300 meters.
Q16
Pointing to a man, a girl says: 'He is the only son of my grandfather's only son.' Who is the man to the girl?
Explanation: Grandfather's only son is her father. The father's only son is her brother.
Q17
If the 5th of a month is Friday, what day will be the 28th of the same month?
Explanation: Difference = 28 - 5 = 23 days. 23 mod 7 = 2 remainder. Friday + 2 days = Sunday.
Q18
A recruit walks 7 km South, turns East and walks 24 km. What is the shortest distance back to start?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(7^2 + 24^2) = sqrt(49 + 576) = sqrt(625) = 25 km.
Q19
Complete the series: BY, CX, EV, GT, ______?
Explanation: First letter: B(2), C(3), E(5), G(7), next prime is K(11). Second letter is opposite: K opposite is P.
Q20
In a test of 80 marks, an airman scored 68 marks. What is his percentage?
Explanation: (68 / 80) * 100 = (17 / 20) * 100 = 85%.
Q21
Anemometer is to Wind Speed as Altimeter is to ______?
Explanation: An anemometer measures wind speed; an altimeter measures flight altitude/height.
Q22
What comes next in the sequence: 10, 18, 34, 66, 130, ______?
Explanation: Differences double: +8, +16, +32, +64, next is +128: 130 + 128 = 258 (or *2 - 2).
Q23
If 'AIR' is coded as 28, what is 'SKY' coded as in alphabetical sum?
Explanation: S(19) + K(11) + Y(25) = 55.
Q24
Choose the odd one out: Helicopter, Glider, Parachute, Hovercraft.
Explanation: A hovercraft travels on water and flat surface cushion; the others descend or fly in the air.
Q25
A jet travels at 900 km/h. How many kilometers will it cover in 18 minutes?
Explanation: 18 minutes = 18/60 = 0.3 hour. Distance = 900 * 0.3 = 270 km.
Q26
Introducing a pilot, Aslam says: 'His wife is the only daughter of my wife.' How is Aslam related to the pilot?
Explanation: The only daughter of Aslam's wife is Aslam's daughter. The husband of his daughter makes Aslam his father-in-law.
Q27
If day after tomorrow is Wednesday, what was the day 3 days before yesterday?
Explanation: Day after tomorrow = Wednesday -> Today = Monday -> Yesterday = Sunday. 3 days before Sunday is Thursday.
Q28
A trainee faces North, turns 135 degrees clockwise, then 45 degrees anti-clockwise. Which direction does he face?
Explanation: North (0 deg) + 135 deg clockwise = 135 deg (South-East). Minus 45 deg anti-clockwise = 90 deg (East).
Q29
Find the missing letter in the progression: C, F, J, O, U, ______?
Explanation: Increments: +3, +4, +5, +6, next is +7: U(21) + 7 = 28 -> wraps around to B(2).
Q30
If 40 liters of aviation fuel costs 8400 rupees, what is the cost of 15 liters?
Explanation: Cost per liter = 8400 / 40 = 210 rupees. Cost of 15 liters = 15 * 210 = 3150 rupees.
Q31
Runway is to Aeroplane as Track is to ______?
Explanation: An aeroplane moves along a runway; a train moves along a track.
Q32
What number replaces the question mark: 1, 4, 13, 40, 121, ______?
Explanation: Pattern: (number * 3) + 1: 121 * 3 + 1 = 363 + 1 = 364.
Q33
If 'FLIGHT' is coded as 'GLJHIS', how is 'ACTION' coded?
Explanation: Alternating pattern: +1, +2, +1, +2, +1, +2 -> A(+1)=B, C(+2)=E? Wait: let us check simple +1: BDUJPO is standard +1.
Q34
Find the odd term among the ranks: Air Commodore, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Brigadier.
Explanation: Brigadier is an Army rank, whereas Air Commodore, Wing Commander, and Group Captain are PAF ranks.
Q35
A runner sprints 200 meters in 25 seconds. What is his speed in km/h?
Explanation: Speed in m/s = 200 / 25 = 8 m/s. In km/h = 8 * (18/5) = 144 / 5 = 28.8 km/h.
Q36
A man said: 'My mother is the sister of your father.' How is the man related to the listener?
Explanation: The child of one's father's sister (paternal aunt) is one's cousin.
Q37
If today is Saturday, what day will it be after 45 days?
Explanation: 45 mod 7 = 3 days remainder (7 * 6 = 42). Saturday + 3 days = Tuesday.
Q38
An airman walks 10 km North, turns right and walks 6 km, then turns right and walks 10 km. How far is he from start?
Explanation: He moves 10 km North, 6 km East, and 10 km South. He is exactly 6 km East of the start point.
Q39
What comes next in the letter sequence: E, J, O, T, ______?
Explanation: Every letter advances by +5 positions: E(5), J(10), O(15), T(20), next is Y(25).
Q40
What is one-fifth of 25% of 600?
Explanation: 25% of 600 = 150. One-fifth of 150 = 150 / 5 = 30.
Q41
Hangar is to Aeroplane as Garage is to ______?
Explanation: A hangar houses aeroplanes; a garage houses motorcars.
Q42
Find the missing number in the series: 3, 4, 8, 17, 33, ______?
Explanation: Differences are squares: +1 (1^2), +4 (2^2), +9 (3^2), +16 (4^2), next is +25 (5^2): 33 + 25 = 58.
Q43
If 'FORCE' is written as 'GPSEF', how will 'PEACE' be written in that code?
Explanation: Each letter advances +1: P->Q, E->F, A->B, C->D, E->F.
Q44
Which of the following is the odd one out: Radar, Sonar, Lidar, Periscope?
Explanation: Radar, Sonar, and Lidar use wave emissions/echo detection; a periscope is a purely optical viewing tube.
Q45
A PAF security vehicle covers 120 km in 1 hour 40 minutes. What is its speed in km/h?
Explanation: 1 hour 40 minutes = 5/3 hours. Speed = 120 / (5/3) = 120 * (3/5) = 72 km/h.
Q46
A woman says: 'His sister is my daughter's sister.' How is the boy related to the woman?
Explanation: Her daughter's sister is also her daughter. Since the boy's sister is her daughter, the boy is her son.
Q47
If 1st March is Wednesday, what day will be 29th March?
Explanation: Difference = 29 - 1 = 28 days. 28 mod 7 = 0 remainder. 1st March and 29th March fall on the exact same day.
Q48
Starting from point O, an airman walks 8 km South, turns right and walks 6 km. What is his direct distance to point O?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(8^2 + 6^2) = sqrt(64 + 36) = sqrt(100) = 10 km.
Q49
What comes next in the letter series: Z, X, U, Q, L, ______?
Explanation: Subtractions increase by 1: -2, -3, -4, -5, next is -6: L(12) - 6 = F(6).
Q50
If 15% of a number is 45, what is 40% of that number?
Explanation: Number = 45 / 0.15 = 300. 40% of 300 = 0.40 * 300 = 120.
Q51
Tachometer is to Rotation Speed as Speedometer is to ______?
Explanation: A tachometer measures engine RPM / rotation speed; a speedometer measures vehicle travel speed.
Q52
What comes next in the progression: 2, 7, 14, 23, 34, ______?
Explanation: Differences are consecutive odd numbers: +5, +7, +9, +11, next is +13: 34 + 13 = 47.
Q53
If 'BRAVO' is coded as 'CSBWP', how is 'DELTA' coded?
Explanation: Each letter moves +1 forward: D->E, E->F, L->M, T->U, A->B.
Q54
Find the odd word among: Mirage, F-16, JF-17, Typhoon, T-37.
Explanation: T-37 is an introductory jet trainer, whereas Mirage, F-16, and JF-17 are frontline combat fighters.
Q55
An airman walks at 6 km/h. How many meters does he cover in 15 minutes?
Explanation: 15 minutes = 1/4 hour. Distance = 6 * (1/4) = 1.5 km = 1500 meters.
Q56
A is B's mother, C is A's son, D is E's brother, E is B's daughter. Who is the grandmother of D?
Explanation: E and D are children of B. B's mother is A, which makes A the grandmother of D.
Q57
If Sunday was the 4th day of a month, which date will be the third Sunday?
Explanation: First Sunday is 4th; Second is 11th; Third Sunday is 18th.
Q58
A patrol moves 4 km East, then turns North and moves 3 km. What is the shortest return path?
Explanation: Shortest path = sqrt(4^2 + 3^2) = sqrt(16 + 9) = sqrt(25) = 5 km.
Q59
What comes next in the alternating letter series: B, D, F, I, L, P, ______?
Explanation: Increments: +2, +2, +3, +3, +4, next is +4: P(16) + 4 = T(20).
Q60
A batch has 50 recruits. If 14% were disqualified in medical, how many recruits qualified?
Explanation: Qualified = 100% - 14% = 86%. 86% of 50 = 0.86 * 50 = 43 recruits.
Q61
Ammunition is to Armoury as Aircraft is to ______?
Explanation: Ammunition is stored in an armoury; aircraft are sheltered in a hangar.
Q62
What comes next in the sequence: 4, 7, 12, 19, 28, ______?
Explanation: Differences increase by consecutive odd numbers: +3, +5, +7, +9, next is +11: 28 + 11 = 39.
Q63
If 'EAGLE' is coded as 'FZHMJ', how is 'HAWK' coded with the same increment (+1, +1, +2, +2)?
Explanation: H(+1)=I, A(+1)=B, W(+2)=Y, K(+2)=M -> IBYM.
Q64
Which trade is distinct from the other three technical roles: Fitter, Rigger, Radar Operator, Fire Fighter?
Explanation: Fire Fighter is an emergency safety & rescue trade; the others are technical maintenance/avionics trades.
Q65
A vehicle covers 210 km at 70 km/h. How many hours did it take?
Explanation: Time = Distance / Speed = 210 / 70 = 3 hours.
Q66
Pointing to a picture, a soldier said: 'His mother's husband is my father.' How is the boy in the picture related to the soldier?
Explanation: His mother's husband is his father. If his father is the soldier's father, they are brothers.
Q67
If day before yesterday was Tuesday, what day will it be tomorrow?
Explanation: Day before yesterday = Tuesday -> Yesterday = Wednesday -> Today = Thursday -> Tomorrow = Friday.
Q68
An airman walks 12 km West, then turns South and walks 5 km. How far is he from his start location?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(12^2 + 5^2) = sqrt(144 + 25) = sqrt(169) = 13 km.
Q69
Find the missing letter in the series: A, C, E, G, I, ______?
Explanation: Consecutive odd positions: 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, next is 11 which is K.
Q70
What is 75% of 120?
Explanation: 75% = 3/4. (3/4) * 120 = 3 * 30 = 90.
Q71
Periscope is to Submarine as Radar is to ______?
Explanation: A periscope is the optical detection tool of a submarine; radar is the detection tool of air defence.
Q72
Find the missing number in the progression: 8, 16, 32, 64, 128, ______?
Explanation: Each number is multiplied by 2: 128 * 2 = 256.
Q73
If 'AIRBASE' is coded as 'CJTDCUG' (+2 shift), how is 'TARMAC' coded?
Explanation: Every letter advances +2: T->V, A->C, R->T, M->O, A->C, C->E -> VCTOCE.
Q74
Which vehicle does not belong with the others: Ambulance, Fire Tender, Refueling Bowser, Fighter Jet?
Explanation: Ambulance, Fire Tender, and Refueling Bowser are airfield ground support vehicles; Fighter Jet is an aircraft.
Q75
A convoy travels 180 km at 45 km/h. How many hours does the journey take?
Explanation: Time = Distance / Speed = 180 / 45 = 4 hours.
Q76
A cadet's sister's brother's father is the cadet's ______?
Explanation: The brother of the cadet's sister is the cadet (or brother). His father is the cadet's father.
Q77
If tomorrow is Saturday, what day was it 4 days before yesterday?
Explanation: Tomorrow = Saturday -> Today = Friday -> Yesterday = Thursday. 4 days before Thursday is Sunday.
Q78
A recruit walks 20 meters North, turns left and walks 15 meters. What is his direct distance from start?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(20^2 + 15^2) = sqrt(400 + 225) = sqrt(625) = 25 meters.
Q79
What comes next in the letter series: Z, V, R, N, J, ______?
Explanation: Subtracting 4 positions each step: 26, 22, 18, 14, 10, next is 6 which is F.
Q80
If 16 airmen can erect an airfield mast in 6 hours, how many hours will 8 airmen take?
Explanation: Total work = 16 * 6 = 96 man-hours. Hours for 8 airmen = 96 / 8 = 12 hours.
Q81
Compass is to Direction as Chronometer is to ______?
Explanation: A compass indicates geographic direction; a chronometer measures highly accurate time.
Q82
What number comes next: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, ______?
Explanation: Sequence of prime numbers: 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17, next prime is 19.
Q83
If 'MEDIC' is coded as 'OFGKE' (+2 shift), what is 'NURSE'?
Explanation: Every letter shifts +2 positions: N(+2)=P, U(+2)=W, R(+2)=T, S(+2)=U, E(+2)=G -> PWTUG.
Q84
Which item does not belong with the others: Oxygen Mask, Flight Suit, Parachute, Stethoscope?
Explanation: Oxygen Mask, Flight Suit, and Parachute are pilot flight gear; a stethoscope is a medical diagnosis tool.
Q85
A trainer jet flies 450 km at 300 km/h. How many minutes does the flight last?
Explanation: Time = 450 / 300 = 1.5 hours = 90 minutes.
Q86
A soldier says: 'That airman is the brother of my mother's only son.' How is the airman related to the soldier?
Explanation: My mother's only son is the soldier himself (if male). The brother of that son is his brother.
Q87
If today is Monday, what day will it be after 100 days?
Explanation: 100 mod 7 = 2 days remainder (14 * 7 = 98). Monday + 2 days = Wednesday? Wait: 98 + 2 = 100! Monday + 2 is Wednesday. Let us verify: Mon(1)+2 = Wed(3).
Q88
A scout walks 30 meters East, turns right and walks 40 meters. What is his direct distance from start?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(30^2 + 40^2) = sqrt(900 + 1600) = sqrt(2500) = 50 meters.
Q89
What comes next in the letter series: D, G, J, M, P, ______?
Explanation: Each letter advances by +3 positions: 4, 7, 10, 13, 16, next is 19 which is S.
Q90
What is 35% of 200 plus 25% of 120?
Explanation: 35% of 200 = 70; 25% of 120 = 30; 70 + 30 = 100.
Q91
Propeller is to Aircraft as Rudder is to ______?
Explanation: A propeller provides propulsion; a rudder controls direction/yaw steering.
Q92
What comes next in the sequence: 1, 9, 25, 49, 81, ______?
Explanation: Squares of odd numbers: 1^2, 3^2, 5^2, 7^2, 9^2, next is 11^2 = 121.
Q93
If 'AIR' is 10 and 'FORCE' is 18 (letters count * 2? Or specific code), if code is (number of letters * 5), then what is 'AERO'?
Explanation: 'AERO' contains 4 letters. 4 * 5 = 20.
Q94
Find the odd one out among: Rifle, Pistol, Machine Gun, Parachute.
Explanation: Rifle, Pistol, and Machine Gun are firearms/weapons; a parachute is an aerial descent device.
Q95
An airman covers 400 meters in 50 seconds. What is his speed in km/h?
Explanation: Speed in m/s = 400 / 50 = 8 m/s. Speed in km/h = 8 * (18/5) = 28.8 km/h.
Q96
A recruit points to an officer and says: 'His sister is my mother.' How is the officer related to the recruit?
Explanation: The brother of one's mother is one's maternal uncle.
Q97
If Friday is the 2nd day of a month, what day will be the 23rd day?
Explanation: Difference = 23 - 2 = 21 days. 21 mod 7 = 0 remainder. Both fall on Friday.
Q98
A vehicle drives 24 km North, turns East and drives 7 km. What is the displacement from origin?
Explanation: Displacement = sqrt(24^2 + 7^2) = sqrt(576 + 49) = sqrt(625) = 25 km.
Q99
What comes next in the letter series: W, T, Q, N, K, ______?
Explanation: Each letter moves backwards by -3 positions: 23, 20, 17, 14, 11, next is 8 which is H.
Q100
If 10 airmen can clear an obstacle course in 4 hours, how many hours will 5 airmen take at the same pace?
Explanation: Total work = 10 * 4 = 40 man-hours. Hours for 5 airmen = 40 / 5 = 8 hours.
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