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Entrance Exams for Postgraduate Programs

Description: This quiz covers various topics related to entrance exams for postgraduate programs in India. It includes questions on exam patterns, syllabus, important dates, and preparation strategies.
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Which of the following is not a national-level entrance exam for postgraduate programs in India?

  1. Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Advanced

  2. Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE)

  3. Common Admission Test (CAT)

  4. National Eligibility Test (NET)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

JEE Advanced is an entrance exam for undergraduate engineering programs, while GATE, CAT, and NET are national-level exams for postgraduate programs.

The syllabus for the GATE exam is primarily based on which of the following?

  1. Undergraduate engineering curriculum

  2. GATE previous year question papers

  3. Standard textbooks in engineering

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The GATE syllabus is comprehensive and covers topics from the undergraduate engineering curriculum, previous year question papers, and standard textbooks.

Which of the following is not a section in the CAT exam?

  1. Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

  2. Quantitative Ability (QA)

  3. Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)

  4. General Knowledge (GK)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The CAT exam consists of three sections: VARC, QA, and DILR. GK is not a section in the CAT exam.

The NET exam is conducted by which organization?

  1. University Grants Commission (UGC)

  2. National Testing Agency (NTA)

  3. Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)

  4. All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NET exam is conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), which is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education, Government of India.

Which of the following is not a common preparation strategy for entrance exams for postgraduate programs?

  1. Solving previous year question papers

  2. Taking mock tests

  3. Joining coaching classes

  4. Relying solely on textbooks


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Relying solely on textbooks is not a comprehensive preparation strategy for entrance exams, as it does not provide exposure to the actual exam pattern and difficulty level.

What is the approximate duration of the GATE exam?

  1. 2 hours

  2. 3 hours

  3. 4 hours

  4. 5 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The GATE exam is typically 3 hours long.

How many questions are usually asked in the CAT exam?

  1. 100

  2. 150

  3. 200

  4. 250


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The CAT exam typically consists of 100 questions.

Which of the following is not a subject offered in the NET exam?

  1. Computer Science

  2. Mathematics

  3. Physics

  4. History


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

History is not a subject offered in the NET exam.

What is the minimum qualifying percentile required in the GATE exam to be eligible for admission to postgraduate programs?

  1. 50%

  2. 60%

  3. 70%

  4. 80%


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minimum qualifying percentile required in the GATE exam to be eligible for admission to postgraduate programs is 60%.

Which of the following is not a benefit of joining coaching classes for entrance exams?

  1. Structured study material

  2. Expert guidance

  3. Peer learning

  4. Flexibility in study schedule


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Flexibility in study schedule is not a benefit of joining coaching classes, as they typically have a fixed schedule.

What is the approximate duration of the NET exam?

  1. 2 hours

  2. 3 hours

  3. 4 hours

  4. 5 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The NET exam is typically 3 hours long.

How many sections are there in the CAT exam?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The CAT exam consists of three sections: VARC, QA, and DILR.

Which of the following is not a subject offered in the GATE exam?

  1. Computer Science

  2. Mathematics

  3. Physics

  4. Law


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Law is not a subject offered in the GATE exam.

What is the maximum number of attempts allowed for the GATE exam?

  1. 2

  2. 3

  3. 4

  4. 5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Candidates are allowed a maximum of 3 attempts for the GATE exam.

Which of the following is not a common type of question asked in the CAT exam?

  1. Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)

  2. Short answer questions (SAQs)

  3. Essay-type questions

  4. True/false questions


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Essay-type questions are not a common type of question asked in the CAT exam.

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