NATIONAL CADET CORPS (AIR WING)

CERTIFICATE ‘ CEE’ EXAMINATION (WRITTEN)` QUESTION CUM ANSWER PAPER

Sample Maximum Marks - 465

PART – I (DRILL) 15

Q.1 What is the distance between rank to rank in close order when flight is in three ranks 3
Ans: 30”

Q.2 Maximum number of steps can be taken to forward and backward by a stationary flight ….. 3
Ans: Four

Q3 Command for Front Salute while on marching will be given on RIGHT Foot. 3

Q.4 Hindi word of command for Shoulder Arm BAGAL SHASTRA 3

Q.5 Present Arms is dived in to THREE Parts. 3

PART –II ( WEAPON TRAINING AND FIRING) 10

Q.1 Inner most circle of 1’ x 1’ target is known as 2

Ans: (a) Bull

Q.2 Name five parts of Rifle 4

Ans. Butt, Butt Plate. Trigger, Bolt, Trigger Guard, Range Scale, Muzzle, Foresight Blade

Q.3 Ammunition used for skeet shooting ? 2

Ans: (c) 12 Bore 2 Shot

Q.4 Ammunition used in Revolver? 2

Ans. .38”

PART – III

NATIONAL INTEGRATION 15

Q.1 Taj Mahal is situated in which city ? 2

Ans. AGRA

Q.2 The full form of DCATC? 2

Ans. DIRECTORATE COMBINED ANNUAL TRAINING CAMP

Q.3 RBI is situated in ………….. city ? 2

Ans. MUMBAI
Q.4 Write three advantages of NIC ? 4
Ans. (i) To know other state languages
(ii) To know other states culture and food habits
(iii) To know states festivals
(iv) To know other states people’s attitude
(v) To know each other skill and knowledge level.

Q.5. Write short note on “National Interests”. 5

Ans: Every nation, with whatever form of government has certain political, social and economic
interests and objectives to achieve overall development, prosperity, progress, nationalism and
international recognition. To attain such objectives certain national interests are pre-requisites which
are as follows:-

(a) Sovereignty. Foremost interest of the nation is to be autonomous and remain

independent.

(b) Integrity. The nation should be full, indivisible and have a well-defined territory.

(c) Unity. The nation should be a secular union of states with political power belonging
to a central confederate authority, with united and undivided goals without
factional , sectarian or fanatical prejudices. It should be tolerant towards
caste, colour, creed, religion and language of each other.

(d) Security. The nation must ensure safety, territorial integrity and protection of the
state against external threat or subversion.

LEADERSHIP 15

Q.1 Write the qualities of Leadership. 5

Ans. Bearing, Courage, Right decision, Endurance and enthusiasm and also Initiative and Integrity.

Q.2 Write the qualities, which a Best Cadet should have. 10

Ans: (i) Sincerity (ii) Most obedient (iii) Highly discipline (iv) Honesty (v) Selflessness
(vi) Comradeship (vii) Spirit of adventure (viii) Sportsmanship (ix) Hard working (x) Secular outlook

HYGIENE AND SANITATION 10

Q.1 Write the points to remember personal hygiene at camps? 6

Ans. (i) Taking regular Baths (ii) Maintaining of proper sewages (iii) Keeping the surroundings
clean and tidy (iv) Using suitable garments to the climatic conditions and keeping them clean.

Q.2. Expand “HIV”. 4

Ans: Human Immunodeficiency Virus
 AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITY 10

Q.1 What is the role of NCC Cadet during national hazards?

Ans. NCC cadets can effectively assist the state system in management which could take
shape in the form of:-

(a) Traffic Management under supervision.

(a) Search and Rescue.

(c) First Aid and evacuation of rescued people.

(d) Helping in setting up and administration of Relief Camps.

(e) Collection, loading and dispatch of medical aid, material, food and other articles of relief.

(f) Conduct of cultural and recreational activities for victims to boost their morale at later /
rehabilitation stages.

ECOLOGY AND NATURE AWARENESS 5

Q.1 Write the measure to control the Population.

Ans. Educate the people about birth control , To encourage the people to undergo family
planning Sterilization and using condoms when not required children.

NCC ORGANISATION AND NCC SONG 10

Q.1 Write down the aims of NCC

Ans. The aims of NCC as approved by MOD in Mar 2001 are as under:-
(a) To develop character, comradeship, discipline, leadership, secular outlook, spirit of
adventure, sportsmanship and ideals of selfless service among the youth of the country.
(b) To create a human resource of organized, trained and motivated youth, to provide
leadership in all walks of life and always be available for the service of the nation.

(c) To provide a suitable environment to motivate the youth to take up a career in the Armed
Forces.

SOCIAL SERVICE 10

Q.1 Write the advantages of tree plantation.

Ans. (i) To control the air pollution (iii) To maintain the environment and ecology. (iii) It provides
More oxygen for human beings and animals
 ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES 5

Q.1 Write down the five adventure activities conducted by NCC?

Ans. Trekking, Parasailing, Mountaineering, Cycling, River rafting and Rock climbing

SELF DEFENCE 5

Q.1 What are the vulnerable parts at the behind of the body

Ans. Base of skull, spine (specially cervical and lumber regions), kidneys, coccyx or testicles

POSTURE TRAINING 5

Q.1 What are the causes of ‘Bad posture’?

Ans. The following are the causes of bad posture:-

(a) Due to Muscular and Organic Defects.

(b) Lack of Nourishment.
(c) Fatigue Due to Over Work
(d) Due to Illness and Infections
(e) Due to Bad Habits.

PART – IV

(GENERAL SERVICE SUBJECTS) 30

Q.1 Write the name of your : 6

(a) Defense Minister : ……………………………………….

(b) DG NCC : Lt Gen ……………………………

(c) CAS : Air Chief Marshal ……………………..

Q.2 Write the full form of the following : 6

(a) ANO : Associate NCC Officer

(b) CAS : Chief of the Air Staff

© VSC : Vayu Sainik Camp

Q.3 Who is the supreme commander of all three armed forces? 2

Ans. The President

Q.4 How many NCC Directorates are there in India? 2

Ans. 17
Q.5 Write third stanza of NCC Song 6

Ans. Sadiyon Se Hamne Isko Apne Khoon Se Pala Hai

Desh Ki Raksha Ki Khatir, Hum Shamshir Utha Lenge,

Q.6 Write down the equivalent ranks in Army, Navy, Air Force : 8
Army Navy Air Force

Brigadier Commodore Air Commodore

Lt Col Commander Wing Commander

Havildar Petty Officer Sergeant

Naik Leading Seamen Corporal

PRINCIPLE OF FLIGHT 60

Q.1 What are the disadvantages of slats? 10

Ans. High nose attitude on landing resulting in the need for a long undercarriage
Pilots visibility on landing is decreased
Unnecessary extra drag during normal flight.
Sudden changes in trim when automatic slats come into operation.

Q.2 State Newton’s Second law of motion ? 10

Ans. The rate of change of momentum of a body is directly proportional to to the applied force on it
and takes place in the direction of the application of the said force.

Q.3 Define the following : 15

(a) Aerofoil : A body designed to produce more lift than drag. It is cambered on top
surface and is more or less straight at bottom.
(b) Speed : Rate of change of position. Unit ft/sec, km/hr etc.

(c) Power : Rate of doing work.

(d) Energy : Energy is the capacity to do work.

(e) Acceleration : Rate of change of velocity. The change may be in magnitude or

direction or in both.

Q.4 Answer briefly : 15

(a) Write the purpose of air brake?

Ans. To reduce the speed of aircraft in Air.

 (b) Write the purpose of under carriage ?

Ans. To provide smooth taxing and breaking effect and support the aircraft on ground.

(c) Write the purpose of elevator ?

Ans. To pitch up and down the aircraft.

(d) Write the purpose of rudder ?

Ans. To give directional movement to the aircraft.

(e) Write the purpose of Flaps?

Ans: To give extra lift while take off and braking effect while landing.

Q.5 State types of field in order of priority for force landing. 10

Ans: (a) Airfield in use

(b) Abandoned airfield
(c) Stubble
(d) Grass land
(e) Wet sand
(f) Growing crop
(g) Ploughed field

AIRCRAFT RECOGNITION 20
Q.1 Name any five fighter aircraft ? 10

Ans. Mirage 2000, SU 30, Jaguar, MIG 27, MIG 29, MIG 21

Q.2 How will you identify the IAF Aircraft? 10.

Ans. Can be identified by a roundel marking on both side top of the main plane near wing tip and
a tri- colour (flag ) on top of the fin.

AIR FRAME 30
Q.1 What are the main parts of an aircraft? Briefly explain ‘Fuselage’. 12

Ans: (i) Fuselage (ii) Mainplane (iii) Tailplane (iv) Aileron (v) Elevators (vi) Fin
(vii) Rudder (viii) Flap (ix) Undercarriage

Fuselage:- It is the main body of the aircraft in which all the other component are attached This
contains the cockpit from where the pilot controls the aero plane. It also provides space for cargo and
passengers.
Q.2 Write the purpose of the following : 18

(a) Wings: Main lift giving component of aircraft and accommodates engines, fuel
tanks, under carriages, ailerons and flaps. In fighter bomber aircraft, bombs, missiles, rockets
and drop tank etc are carried on the wing.

(b) Aileron: is manipulated from the cockpit by the pilot for controlling rolling
movement of the aircraft in Air

(c) Cockpit: Space provided in aircraft for Pilots and Navigator to control aircraft. All
instruments and controls are located.

AERO ENGINE 40
Q.1 Classify heat engine and define any one ? 8

Ans. Heat engines are the devices which converts heat energy (of fuel) into mechanical energy
(work).
External Combustion Engine: In these engines fuel/air mixture burnt externally. The example
is railway locomotives, where the fuel (coal) is burnt outside the engine to generate steam,
which is used to move the piston in turn gives power to the wheels.
Internal Combustion Engine: In this type fuel, normally petrol is burnt inside the engine. This
type of engine has become very common since it has been widely used to propel motor cars,
cycles, aeroplanes etc

Q.2 What are the four strokes of the four stroke engine ? 8

Ans. (i) Induction Stroke (ii) Compression Stroke (iii)Power Stroke (iv) Exhaust Stroke

Q.3 What is the purpose of Magneto ? 8

Ans. Magneto is designed to supply a desired high voltage current to the spark plugs at a pre-
determined sequence and time in the compression stroke.

Q.4 Write the parts of four stroke engine ? 8

Ans. Cylinder, Piston, Connecting Rod, Crank Shaft, Inlet and Exhaust valve and Spark plug

Q.5 Write the parts of Jet Engine ? 8

Ans. (i) Starter (ii) Air Intake (iii) Compressor (iv) Turbine (v) Diffuser (vi) Combustion Chamber

(vii) Flames Tubes (viii) Fuel Pump (ix) Igniter (x) Jet Pipe
 AIRMANSHIP 30

Q.1 What is the importance of Airman Ship? 10

Ans. (a) Airmanship helps to inculcate the sense of discipline amongst pilots and other crew
members.
(b) It helps the pilot to know the standard procedures laid down for the airfield on which he is
operating.
(c) It helps the pilot to know procedure to be followed in emergency situation.
(d) Finally, Airmanship when studied in correct sense, promotes flight safety and prevents
aircraft accidents.
(e) “Good airmanship ensures a pilot at his best, when the situation is at its worst”.
Q.2 Write short notes: 20

(a) Aerodrome Defined area of land or water including building and installation normally
used for landing and taking off of aircraft.

(b) Air field: An area of land used for take off and landing of aircraft and excludes building
& installation.

(c) Taxi track A taxi track is a constructed or a marked path used by aircraft moving on
ground at an airfield

(d) Air Port- Used for civil flying establishments which handle international air traffic
and therefore have a custom house, other travel amenities etc.

AERO MODELLING 40

Q.1 Write the materials used in Aeromodelling? 10

Ans. Wood, Fabric and Tissue, Dope, Adhesives, Wire, Rubber and Tools.

Q.2 Write the difference between control model and free flight model? 10

Ans. C/Model : This type of model is controlled from the ground by the Pilot.
FF Model : This type of model requires large open fields to perform.

Q.3 Write the different types of fuel mixtures used in Aeromodelling ? 10

Ans. Following are two of the most commonly used fuel mixtures
(a) Diesel oil - 01 Part
Either- 01 Part
Lubricating Oil - 01 Part
(b) Mobile oil- 01 Part
Paraffin- 01 Part
Either- 02 Part
Q.4 Name the different tools used in aero modeling. 10

Ans: Basic tools used in aeromodelling are

(a) Screw Driver
(b) Hand drill
(c) Sand paper file
(d) Pliers
(e) Knives with different blades
(f) Small saw
(g) Coping saw
(h) Pins and sand paper
(i) Soldering Iron
(j) Small block plane

INSTRUMENT 20

Q.1 Write the short note for the following instruments. 10

(a) Air Speed Indicator: It shows the speed at which the aircraft is moving through
the air. It registers the speed of the air tracking the aircraft from the reading if the
dynamic pressure registered by the pitot head

(b) Compass: In order to ensure correct navigation the aircraft is provided with a compass
which gives continuous indication of the aircrafts heading.

Q.2. Name the basic flight instruments a standard flight panel comprises of. 10
Ans: The standard flight panel comprises of the following basic instruments:
(a) Air Speed Indicator (ASI)
(b) Altimeter
(c) Compass
(d) Artificial Horizon
(e) VSI/RCDI (Vertical Speed Indicator or Rate of Climb/Decent indicator)
(f) TSI (Turn and Slip Indicator)

METEOROLOGY 40

Q.1 What is the purpose of meteorology? 10

Ans. Meteorology Is a study of weather processes in the atmosphere since the atmosphere is the
medium of flying for aircraft.

Q.2 What are the four seasons in India? 10

Ans: Four main seasons in India and their details are as follows:
North East Monsoon Winter season December to February
Pre- Monsoon Hot weather March to May
South west Monsoon Monsoon period June to September
Post Monsoon Good weather period October to November
Q.3. Name the different types of clouds ? 10

Ans: (a) High clouds: 20,000 ft and above.

(b) Medium clouds: 8,000 ft to 20,000 ft
(c) Low Clouds: Ground level to 8,000ft.
(d) Clouds with vertical development: Base 15,000 ft to 8,000 ft but tops reaching high and
medium cloud level.

Q.4. What are the charts used for plotting Meteorological observations? 10

Ans:
(a) Surface weather charts
(b) Upper wind charts
(c) Constant pressure charts
(d) Pressure change and other auxiliary charts

NAVIGATION 40
Q.1 What do you understand by Navigation? 10

Ans Air navigation is the art of guiding an air craft thorough the air so that it arrives at a desired
position at a pre calculated time.

Q.2 Fill in blanks : 10

(a) Great circle, whose plane is perpendicular to axis of rotation of earth is known as EQUATOR

(b) Line joining all the meridians at same angle is RHUMB LINE.

(c) Line joining the place of equal variation are called ISOGONAL.

(d) The direction is indicated by the position of the geographic north pole is known as TRUE NORTH.

Q.3. Define: 20

(a) Great Circle: The circle drawn on the surface of the earth whose plane cuts the earth
into two equal halves.
(b) Meridian: Meridian is a half great circle joining the two poles.

(c) Variation: It is the angular difference between true north and magnetic north at a place.

(d) Bearing: It is the direction of one point from the other in respect of the north.