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MAH CET 2014: Devote last week on RC to be a winner in MAH CET 2014 results
With MAH CET 2014 exam just seven days away, MBAUniverse.com brings an article from Verbal Ability expert Prof S.K. Agarwal in regard to probable type of questions & topics expected on RC Passages
With MAHCET round the corner and preparation level going high among the aspirants, MBAUniverse.com brings forth an article from Verbal Ability expert Prof S.K. Agarwal in regard to preparation tips, probable type of questions, topics, number and pattern of questions expected on Reading Comprehension passages. MAH CET 2014: 10 key Facts and tips for MAH CET MBA 2014 preparations
Total number of questions in MAHCET will be 200 in the form of MCQs. Entire test has to be solved in 150 minutes. There is no negative marking in MAHCET; hence the cut off to top rated B schools may also be high. The test, with three sections of Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, carries maximum number of questions in VARC section. MAH CET 2014: Quantitative Aptitude - Expected questions and tips to crack MH CET 2014
Moreover, questions on Reading comprehension passages form a lions share in Verbal Ability and RC section in MAHCET. Out of 80 questions in VARC, candidates can expect 30 to 36 questions based on 4-5 Reading comprehension passages. MAHCET 2014 Paper Pattern: Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2014 to be held on March 15-16, 2014
Number and size of Reading comprehension passages Passages in MAH CET are short say about 400-500 words as against CAT where a 800-900 worded passage is followed by 4-5 questions. The passages have moderate level of difficulty. In case number of passages are less than 3 or 4 they may be followed by 12-14 questions each else by 8 to 10 questions each. There may be 3-4 passages in the test and therefore, you can expect 30 to 36 questions on Reading comprehension.
Types of passages Type-1 There are two types of passages in MAH CET. One is of 60-70 words with 5-6 questions. The passage has number of blanks in it and out of the 5 options for each blank the test taker has to pick out the most appropriate one. Each of the blanks is numbered. Candidates have to find the word which fits the blank appropriately. There may be 6 to 8 questions on this pattern in this section.
Sample Question The North-East India is Asia in miniature, a place (1) the brown and yellow races (2) and mingle. There are at least 262 (3) ethnic groups and the region is home to more than 150 million people. If one includes Bangladesh. Take (4) example the state of Manipur, which (5) Burma, with a population of 1.8 million people.
Q.1. (1) when (2) although (3) where (4) to (5) if Q.2. (1) meet (2) desert (3) form (4) find (5) went Q.3. (1) identical (2) closed (3) corresponding (4) homogeneous (5) separate Q.4. (1) from (2) for (3) again (4) besides (5) to Q.5. (1) holds (2) stretches (3) rules (4) borders (5) side Ans. Q.1 (3) where; Q.2(1) meet; Q.3(4) homogeneous; Q.4(2) for; Q.5(4) borders. All these words will come to mind spontaneously, when you read the passage.
How to prepare and solve- tips This passage with blanks is there to test your skill in the usage of Grammar as well as in Vocabulary. Answer options are also very close and to solve them you need to know different forms of verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions or other parts of speech, words and phrases which are to be inserted at the given numbers. The best way is to form the sentence in your mind and analyse whether it has been correctly formed. While solving it, go for elimination method.
Type-2 There would be 3-4 short passages. Although the questions based on them are not very difficult, the answer options are very close and to some extent are tricky. Every question will be followed by 5 answer options.
What appeared in past The passages, in most of the cases, appear to have been extracted from newspapers, periodicals, books on different topics or famous articles. If we look at the past trends in MAHCET, it has had varying types of passages. For example in MAHCET 2010, the passage on Brain drain was of more than the length of 700 words followed by 8 questions which were direct, time consuming and formed 3 statements. Answer options had combination of statements. Questions were also based on synonyms, antonyms, phrases as used in the passage. In 2011 four RC passages were followed by 32 questions. Two passages had moderate while other two had higher difficulty level. The questions were difficult and options were close ones. In 2012 the test remained tough and cut off also went down. 2013 didnt see MAHCET due to some legal issue.
Sample RC passage
Q.1-14. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
There is no field of human endeavour that has been so misunderstood as health. While health which connotes well-being and the absence of illness has a low profile, it is illness representing the failure of health which virtually monopolizes attention because of the fear of pain, disability and death. Even Sushruta had warned that this provides the medical practitioner power over the patient which could be misused. Till recently, patients had implicit faith in their physician whom they loved and respected, not only for his knowledge but also in the total belief that practitioners of this noble profession, guided by ethics, always placed the patients interest above all other considerations. This rich interpersonal relationship between the physician, patient and family has, barring a few exceptions, prevailed till the recent past, for caring was considered as important as curing. Our indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Yoga have been more concerned with the promotion of the health of both the body and mind and with maintaining a harmonious relationship not just with fellow beings but with nature itself, of which man is an integral part. Healthy practices like cleanliness proper diet, exercise and meditation are part of our culture which sustains people even in the prevailing conditions of poverty in rural India and in the unhygienic urban slums. These systems consider disease as an aberration resulting from disturbance of the equilibrium of health, which must be corrected by gentle restoration of this balance through proper diet, medicines and the establishment of mental peace. They also teach the graceful acceptance of old age with its infirmities resulting from the normal degenerative process as well as of death which is inevitable. This is in marked contrast to the western concept of life as a constant struggle against disease, aging and death which must be fought and conquered with the knowledge and technology derived from their science a science which with its narrow dissective and quantifying approach, has provided us the understanding of the microbial causes of communicable diseases and provided highly effective technology for their prevention, treatment and control. This can rightly be claimed as the greatest contribution of western medicine and justifiably termed as high technology. And yet the contribution of this science in the field on non-communicable diseases is remarkably poor despite the far greater inputs in research communicable diseases is remarkably poor despite the far greater inputs in research and treatment for the problems of aging like cancer, heart diseases, paralytic strokes and arthritis which are the major problems of affluent societies today.
Q.1. Why, according to the author, people in India have survived inspite of poverty? (1) Their natural resistance to communicable diseases is very high. (2) They have easy access to western technology. (3) Their will to conquer diseases. (4) Their harmonious relationship with the physician. (5) None of these
Q.2. Which of the following has been described as the most outstanding benefit of modern medicine?
(A) The real course and ways of control of communicable diseases. (B) Evaluation of the concept of harmony between man and nature. (C) Special techniques for fighting aging.
(1) Only (B) and (C) (2) Only (A) and (B) (3) Only (A) (4) Only (B) (5) Only (C)
Q.3. In India traditionally the doctors were being guided mainly by which of the following?
(1) High technology (2) Good Knowledge (3) Professional ethics (4) Power over patient (5) Western concept of life
Q.4. Why has the field of health not been understood properly?
(1) Difficulty in understanding distinction between health and illness. (2) Confusion between views of indigenous and western system. (3) Highly advanced technology being used by the professionals. (4) Not given in the passage. (5) None of these
Q.5. Why does the author describes the contribution of science as remarkably poor?
(1) It concentrates more on health than on illness. (2) It suggests remedies for the poor people. (3) It demands more inputs in terms of research and technology. (4) The cost of treatment is low. (5) None of these
Q.6. The author seems to suggest that -------
(1) We should give importance to improving the health rather than curing of illness. (2) We should move towards becoming an affluent society. (3) Ayurveda is superior than yoga. (4) Good interpersonal relationship between the doctor and patient is necessary but not sufficient. (5) Ayurvedic medicines can be improved by following western approaches and methods of sciences
Q.7. Which of the following can be inferred about the position of the author in writing in the passage?
(A) Ardent supporter of western system in present context. (B) Supremacy of ancient Indian system in todays world. (C) Critical and objective assessment of the present situation.
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (B) (3) Only (C) (4) Neither (B) nor (C) (5) None of these
Q.8. What caution proponents of indigenous systems have sounded against medical practitioners? (1) Their undue concern for the health of the person. (2) Their emphasis on research on non-communicable diseases. (3) Their emphasis on curing illness rather than preventive health measures. (4) Their emphasis on restoring health for affluent members of the society. (5) None of these
Q.9. Which of the following pairs are mentioned as contrast in the passage ?
(1) Western concept of life and science. (2) Technology and science. (3) Western physician and western educated Indian physician. (4) Indian and western concept of life. (5) Knowledge and technology.
Q.10-12. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.10. Concerned (1) Diluted (2) Liberated (3) Indifferent (4) Divested (5) Relaxed
Q.11. Degenerative (1) Recuperative (2) Revolving (3) Productive (4) Innovative (5) Integrative
Q.12. Inevitable (1) Undesirable (2) Unsuitable (3) Detestable (4) Avoidable (5) Available
Q.13-14. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.13. Connotes (1) Helps (2) Cures (3) Follows (4) Confirms (5) Implies
Q.14. Aberration (1) Observation (2) Alternative (3) Deviation (4) Outcome (5) Stimulate Ans.
Question no.
Correct Answer option
Question no.
Correct answer option
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5
8
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4
3
3
10
3
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5
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14
3
How to prepare and solve: key tips Improve the reading speed. This you can do by reading the editorials in newspapers, looking up the meanings of difficult words and putting them in contextual usage. Read the passage twice initially at a faster pace and then a little slowly. Note down the important words, phrases and sentences so that the passage is absolutely clear to you by the time you finish reading it. After the first reading, you may read the questions and the appropriate answer options. This will help you to focus on selecting the right answer when you read the passage for the second time. Questions on vocabulary words or phrases as used in the passage need special attention. We are not concerned with the core and dictionary meaning of the word or phrase but how they have been used in the passage is more important. Hence read the sentence and understand the context in which these words or phrases have been used. The dictionary meaning and use of the same in the passage may have some distinction, so go by the passage and not by the dictionary meaning only.
MAH CET 2014 RESULTS
The dates of MAH CET 2014 results have been announced. As per the notifications, MAH CET 2014 result will be out in April 21, 2014. MBNAUniverse.com will keep you updated about MAH CET 2014 result update.
To get LIVE Updates on MAH MBA CET 2014 Results, CLICK HERE
Toppers Mantras on MAH CET 2014 exam:
MAHCET 2014 Toppers Mantra: JBIMS Mumbai Topper Dhwani Shah shares her success mantras
MAHCET 2014 Toppers Mantra: Know success strategy of 99.99%iler Piyush Tulsyan
Destination JBIMS Mumbai: JBIMS Toppers share USPs and importance of MAH CET 2014
Read our earlier articles on MAH CET 2014: MBAUniverse.com has continuously provided updated information on MAH CET 2014 to its readers. Below are few of our earlier published articles on MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2014:
MAH CET 2014: Verbal & RC is the key; know Probable Type of Questions and Preparation tips
MAH CET 2014: Non-Maharashtra candidates stand good chance for MMS/MBA in Mumbai, Pune
MAH CET 2014 to be held on March 15-16, look at sample question paper of MAH MBA CET 2014
MAH CET 2014: Important dates; Top B schools accepting scores; Exam pattern
To score high marks in GD PI WAT process of B schools for Admission 2014, Click here
Stay tuned MBAUniverse.com for more news and updates on MAH CET 2014 Results
Total number of questions in MAHCET will be 200 in the form of MCQs. Entire test has to be solved in 150 minutes. There is no negative marking in MAHCET; hence the cut off to top rated B schools may also be high. The test, with three sections of Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, carries maximum number of questions in VARC section. MAH CET 2014: Quantitative Aptitude - Expected questions and tips to crack MH CET 2014
Moreover, questions on Reading comprehension passages form a lions share in Verbal Ability and RC section in MAHCET. Out of 80 questions in VARC, candidates can expect 30 to 36 questions based on 4-5 Reading comprehension passages. MAHCET 2014 Paper Pattern: Prepare for MAH MBA CET 2014 to be held on March 15-16, 2014
Number and size of Reading comprehension passages Passages in MAH CET are short say about 400-500 words as against CAT where a 800-900 worded passage is followed by 4-5 questions. The passages have moderate level of difficulty. In case number of passages are less than 3 or 4 they may be followed by 12-14 questions each else by 8 to 10 questions each. There may be 3-4 passages in the test and therefore, you can expect 30 to 36 questions on Reading comprehension.
Types of passages Type-1 There are two types of passages in MAH CET. One is of 60-70 words with 5-6 questions. The passage has number of blanks in it and out of the 5 options for each blank the test taker has to pick out the most appropriate one. Each of the blanks is numbered. Candidates have to find the word which fits the blank appropriately. There may be 6 to 8 questions on this pattern in this section.
Sample Question The North-East India is Asia in miniature, a place (1) the brown and yellow races (2) and mingle. There are at least 262 (3) ethnic groups and the region is home to more than 150 million people. If one includes Bangladesh. Take (4) example the state of Manipur, which (5) Burma, with a population of 1.8 million people.
Q.1. (1) when (2) although (3) where (4) to (5) if Q.2. (1) meet (2) desert (3) form (4) find (5) went Q.3. (1) identical (2) closed (3) corresponding (4) homogeneous (5) separate Q.4. (1) from (2) for (3) again (4) besides (5) to Q.5. (1) holds (2) stretches (3) rules (4) borders (5) side Ans. Q.1 (3) where; Q.2(1) meet; Q.3(4) homogeneous; Q.4(2) for; Q.5(4) borders. All these words will come to mind spontaneously, when you read the passage.
How to prepare and solve- tips This passage with blanks is there to test your skill in the usage of Grammar as well as in Vocabulary. Answer options are also very close and to solve them you need to know different forms of verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions or other parts of speech, words and phrases which are to be inserted at the given numbers. The best way is to form the sentence in your mind and analyse whether it has been correctly formed. While solving it, go for elimination method.
Type-2 There would be 3-4 short passages. Although the questions based on them are not very difficult, the answer options are very close and to some extent are tricky. Every question will be followed by 5 answer options.
What appeared in past The passages, in most of the cases, appear to have been extracted from newspapers, periodicals, books on different topics or famous articles. If we look at the past trends in MAHCET, it has had varying types of passages. For example in MAHCET 2010, the passage on Brain drain was of more than the length of 700 words followed by 8 questions which were direct, time consuming and formed 3 statements. Answer options had combination of statements. Questions were also based on synonyms, antonyms, phrases as used in the passage. In 2011 four RC passages were followed by 32 questions. Two passages had moderate while other two had higher difficulty level. The questions were difficult and options were close ones. In 2012 the test remained tough and cut off also went down. 2013 didnt see MAHCET due to some legal issue.
Sample RC passage
Q.1-14. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases are printed in bold to help you to locate them while answering some of the questions.
There is no field of human endeavour that has been so misunderstood as health. While health which connotes well-being and the absence of illness has a low profile, it is illness representing the failure of health which virtually monopolizes attention because of the fear of pain, disability and death. Even Sushruta had warned that this provides the medical practitioner power over the patient which could be misused. Till recently, patients had implicit faith in their physician whom they loved and respected, not only for his knowledge but also in the total belief that practitioners of this noble profession, guided by ethics, always placed the patients interest above all other considerations. This rich interpersonal relationship between the physician, patient and family has, barring a few exceptions, prevailed till the recent past, for caring was considered as important as curing. Our indigenous systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Yoga have been more concerned with the promotion of the health of both the body and mind and with maintaining a harmonious relationship not just with fellow beings but with nature itself, of which man is an integral part. Healthy practices like cleanliness proper diet, exercise and meditation are part of our culture which sustains people even in the prevailing conditions of poverty in rural India and in the unhygienic urban slums. These systems consider disease as an aberration resulting from disturbance of the equilibrium of health, which must be corrected by gentle restoration of this balance through proper diet, medicines and the establishment of mental peace. They also teach the graceful acceptance of old age with its infirmities resulting from the normal degenerative process as well as of death which is inevitable. This is in marked contrast to the western concept of life as a constant struggle against disease, aging and death which must be fought and conquered with the knowledge and technology derived from their science a science which with its narrow dissective and quantifying approach, has provided us the understanding of the microbial causes of communicable diseases and provided highly effective technology for their prevention, treatment and control. This can rightly be claimed as the greatest contribution of western medicine and justifiably termed as high technology. And yet the contribution of this science in the field on non-communicable diseases is remarkably poor despite the far greater inputs in research communicable diseases is remarkably poor despite the far greater inputs in research and treatment for the problems of aging like cancer, heart diseases, paralytic strokes and arthritis which are the major problems of affluent societies today.
Q.1. Why, according to the author, people in India have survived inspite of poverty? (1) Their natural resistance to communicable diseases is very high. (2) They have easy access to western technology. (3) Their will to conquer diseases. (4) Their harmonious relationship with the physician. (5) None of these
Q.2. Which of the following has been described as the most outstanding benefit of modern medicine?
(A) The real course and ways of control of communicable diseases. (B) Evaluation of the concept of harmony between man and nature. (C) Special techniques for fighting aging.
(1) Only (B) and (C) (2) Only (A) and (B) (3) Only (A) (4) Only (B) (5) Only (C)
Q.3. In India traditionally the doctors were being guided mainly by which of the following?
(1) High technology (2) Good Knowledge (3) Professional ethics (4) Power over patient (5) Western concept of life
Q.4. Why has the field of health not been understood properly?
(1) Difficulty in understanding distinction between health and illness. (2) Confusion between views of indigenous and western system. (3) Highly advanced technology being used by the professionals. (4) Not given in the passage. (5) None of these
Q.5. Why does the author describes the contribution of science as remarkably poor?
(1) It concentrates more on health than on illness. (2) It suggests remedies for the poor people. (3) It demands more inputs in terms of research and technology. (4) The cost of treatment is low. (5) None of these
Q.6. The author seems to suggest that -------
(1) We should give importance to improving the health rather than curing of illness. (2) We should move towards becoming an affluent society. (3) Ayurveda is superior than yoga. (4) Good interpersonal relationship between the doctor and patient is necessary but not sufficient. (5) Ayurvedic medicines can be improved by following western approaches and methods of sciences
Q.7. Which of the following can be inferred about the position of the author in writing in the passage?
(A) Ardent supporter of western system in present context. (B) Supremacy of ancient Indian system in todays world. (C) Critical and objective assessment of the present situation.
(1) Only (A) (2) Only (B) (3) Only (C) (4) Neither (B) nor (C) (5) None of these
Q.8. What caution proponents of indigenous systems have sounded against medical practitioners? (1) Their undue concern for the health of the person. (2) Their emphasis on research on non-communicable diseases. (3) Their emphasis on curing illness rather than preventive health measures. (4) Their emphasis on restoring health for affluent members of the society. (5) None of these
Q.9. Which of the following pairs are mentioned as contrast in the passage ?
(1) Western concept of life and science. (2) Technology and science. (3) Western physician and western educated Indian physician. (4) Indian and western concept of life. (5) Knowledge and technology.
Q.10-12. Choose the word which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.10. Concerned (1) Diluted (2) Liberated (3) Indifferent (4) Divested (5) Relaxed
Q.11. Degenerative (1) Recuperative (2) Revolving (3) Productive (4) Innovative (5) Integrative
Q.12. Inevitable (1) Undesirable (2) Unsuitable (3) Detestable (4) Avoidable (5) Available
Q.13-14. Choose the word which is most nearly the SAME in meaning as the word printed in bold as used in the passage.
Q.13. Connotes (1) Helps (2) Cures (3) Follows (4) Confirms (5) Implies
Q.14. Aberration (1) Observation (2) Alternative (3) Deviation (4) Outcome (5) Stimulate Ans.
Question no.
Correct Answer option
Question no.
Correct answer option
1
5
8
3
2
3
9
4
3
3
10
3
4
1
11
1
5
3
12
4
6
1
13
5
7
3
14
3
How to prepare and solve: key tips Improve the reading speed. This you can do by reading the editorials in newspapers, looking up the meanings of difficult words and putting them in contextual usage. Read the passage twice initially at a faster pace and then a little slowly. Note down the important words, phrases and sentences so that the passage is absolutely clear to you by the time you finish reading it. After the first reading, you may read the questions and the appropriate answer options. This will help you to focus on selecting the right answer when you read the passage for the second time. Questions on vocabulary words or phrases as used in the passage need special attention. We are not concerned with the core and dictionary meaning of the word or phrase but how they have been used in the passage is more important. Hence read the sentence and understand the context in which these words or phrases have been used. The dictionary meaning and use of the same in the passage may have some distinction, so go by the passage and not by the dictionary meaning only.
MAH CET 2014 RESULTS
The dates of MAH CET 2014 results have been announced. As per the notifications, MAH CET 2014 result will be out in April 21, 2014. MBNAUniverse.com will keep you updated about MAH CET 2014 result update.
To get LIVE Updates on MAH MBA CET 2014 Results, CLICK HERE
Toppers Mantras on MAH CET 2014 exam:
MAHCET 2014 Toppers Mantra: JBIMS Mumbai Topper Dhwani Shah shares her success mantras
MAHCET 2014 Toppers Mantra: Know success strategy of 99.99%iler Piyush Tulsyan
Destination JBIMS Mumbai: JBIMS Toppers share USPs and importance of MAH CET 2014
Read our earlier articles on MAH CET 2014: MBAUniverse.com has continuously provided updated information on MAH CET 2014 to its readers. Below are few of our earlier published articles on MAH-MBA/MMS-CET 2014:
MAH CET 2014: Verbal & RC is the key; know Probable Type of Questions and Preparation tips
MAH CET 2014: Non-Maharashtra candidates stand good chance for MMS/MBA in Mumbai, Pune
MAH CET 2014 to be held on March 15-16, look at sample question paper of MAH MBA CET 2014
MAH CET 2014: Important dates; Top B schools accepting scores; Exam pattern
To score high marks in GD PI WAT process of B schools for Admission 2014, Click here
Stay tuned MBAUniverse.com for more news and updates on MAH CET 2014 Results