Major Competitive Exams play a crucial role in shaping the academic and professional futures of students in India. These exams not only assess knowledge but also test problem-solving skills and time management. Practicing MCQs and objective questions is essential for scoring better, as they help in familiarizing students with the exam format and identifying important questions that frequently appear in tests.
What You Will Practise Here
Key concepts and theories related to major subjects
Important formulas and their applications
Definitions of critical terms and terminologies
Diagrams and illustrations to enhance understanding
Practice questions that mirror actual exam patterns
Strategies for solving objective questions efficiently
Time management techniques for competitive exams
Exam Relevance
The topics covered under Major Competitive Exams are integral to various examinations such as CBSE, State Boards, NEET, and JEE. Students can expect to encounter a mix of conceptual and application-based questions that require a solid understanding of the subjects. Common question patterns include multiple-choice questions that test both knowledge and analytical skills, making it essential to be well-prepared with practice MCQs.
Common Mistakes Students Make
Rushing through questions without reading them carefully
Overlooking the negative marking scheme in MCQs
Confusing similar concepts or terms
Neglecting to review previous years’ question papers
Failing to manage time effectively during the exam
FAQs
Question: How can I improve my performance in Major Competitive Exams? Answer: Regular practice of MCQs and understanding key concepts will significantly enhance your performance.
Question: What types of questions should I focus on for these exams? Answer: Concentrate on important Major Competitive Exams questions that frequently appear in past papers and mock tests.
Question: Are there specific strategies for tackling objective questions? Answer: Yes, practicing under timed conditions and reviewing mistakes can help develop effective strategies.
Start your journey towards success by solving practice MCQs today! Test your understanding and build confidence for your upcoming exams. Remember, consistent practice is the key to mastering Major Competitive Exams!
Q. A pie chart illustrates the time spent by students on various subjects. If 30% of the time is spent on Mathematics and 25% on Science, what percentage of time is spent on other subjects?
A.
45%
B.
50%
C.
55%
D.
60%
Solution
The percentage of time spent on other subjects is 100% - (30% + 25%) = 45%.
Q. A pie chart illustrates the time spent by students on various subjects. If Mathematics takes up 25% of the time, what is the angle in degrees representing Mathematics?
A.
90 degrees
B.
60 degrees
C.
45 degrees
D.
75 degrees
Solution
The angle for Mathematics is calculated as (25/100) * 360 = 90 degrees.
Q. A pie chart illustrates the time spent by students on various subjects. If Mathematics takes up 25% of the time, what is the angle in degrees representing Mathematics on the pie chart?
A.
90 degrees
B.
60 degrees
C.
45 degrees
D.
75 degrees
Solution
The angle for Mathematics is calculated as (25/100) * 360 = 90 degrees.
Q. A pie chart indicates that 10% of a company's revenue comes from online sales. If the total revenue is $500,000, how much revenue comes from online sales?
Q. A pie chart indicates that 50% of a company's budget is allocated to marketing, 30% to research, and 20% to operations. If the company decides to cut the marketing budget by 10%, what will be the new percentage for marketing?
A.
40%
B.
50%
C.
60%
D.
70%
Solution
Cutting 10% from the original 50% leaves 40% for marketing.
Q. A pie chart represents the market share of four companies (X, Y, Z, W). If Company Y has a 25% share, what is the combined market share of Companies X and Z if they have 40% and 20% respectively?
A.
60%
B.
50%
C.
70%
D.
80%
Solution
The combined market share of Companies X and Z is 60%.
Q. A pie chart represents the market share of four companies (X, Y, Z, W). If Company Y has a market share of 25%, what is the combined market share of Companies X and Z?
A.
50%
B.
60%
C.
75%
D.
80%
Solution
If Company Y has 25%, the combined market share of X and Z is 75%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a budget among four departments. If the HR department receives 20% and the IT department receives 30%, what is the maximum percentage the remaining two departments can receive?
A.
50%
B.
60%
C.
70%
D.
80%
Solution
The maximum percentage for the remaining two departments is 100% - (20% + 30%) = 50%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a budget among four departments. If the Marketing department receives 20% of the budget, which of the following is a possible budget amount if Marketing's allocation is $50,000?
A.
$200,000
B.
$250,000
C.
$300,000
D.
$400,000
Solution
If Marketing receives 20% and gets $50,000, then total budget = $50,000 / 0.20 = $250,000.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a budget among four departments: HR, IT, Marketing, and Sales. If HR receives 20% of the budget, what is the budget share of the other three departments combined?
A.
80%
B.
60%
C.
40%
D.
20%
Solution
The budget share of the other three departments combined is 100% - 20% = 80%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a city's budget. If 40% is allocated to education, 30% to health, and 30% to infrastructure, which area receives the most funding?
A.
Education
B.
Health
C.
Infrastructure
D.
All areas receive equal funding.
Solution
Education receives the highest percentage of the budget at 40%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a city's population by age group. If the age group 0-14 years comprises 20%, what is the angle for this segment?
A.
72 degrees
B.
60 degrees
C.
90 degrees
D.
45 degrees
Solution
The angle for the 0-14 years age group is (20/100) * 360 = 72 degrees.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a city's population by age groups. If the 'Youth' segment is 35%, which of the following statements is correct?
A.
Youth make up less than half of the population.
B.
Youth make up more than half of the population.
C.
Youth make up exactly half of the population.
D.
Youth are the only age group represented.
Solution
If Youth is 35%, they make up less than half of the population.
Correct Answer:
A
— Youth make up less than half of the population.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's budget. If the 'Marketing' segment is twice the size of the 'Research' segment, which of the following could represent their respective percentages?
A.
20% Marketing, 10% Research
B.
30% Marketing, 15% Research
C.
40% Marketing, 20% Research
D.
50% Marketing, 25% Research
Solution
If Marketing is twice Research, then for 20% Marketing, Research must be 10%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's expenses. If the segment for marketing is 15% and the segment for research and development is 25%, what is the combined percentage for these two segments?
A.
40%
B.
30%
C.
50%
D.
20%
Solution
The combined percentage for marketing and research and development is 15% + 25% = 40%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue across four products. If Product B accounts for 35% of the revenue, which of the following could be the revenue if Product B's revenue is $210,000?
A.
$600,000
B.
$700,000
C.
$800,000
D.
$900,000
Solution
If Product B is 35%, then total revenue = $210,000 / 0.35 = $600,000.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue across four products. If Product A accounts for 10% of the total revenue and the total revenue is $1 million, how much revenue does Product A generate?
A.
$50,000
B.
$100,000
C.
$150,000
D.
$200,000
Solution
Revenue from Product A = 10% of $1 million = $100,000.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue sources. If 'Online Sales' contribute 60% of the total revenue, which of the following statements is true?
A.
Online Sales are the only source of revenue.
B.
Online Sales contribute more than half of the revenue.
C.
Online Sales contribute less than half of the revenue.
D.
Online Sales are equal to other sources combined.
Solution
If 'Online Sales' contribute 60%, they contribute more than half of the total revenue.
Correct Answer:
B
— Online Sales contribute more than half of the revenue.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue sources. If 'Product Sales' accounts for 60% and 'Services' for 40%, which statement is correct?
A.
Services generate more revenue than products.
B.
Product Sales are the primary revenue source.
C.
Revenue is evenly split between products and services.
D.
The company relies solely on services.
Solution
With 'Product Sales' at 60%, it is indeed the primary revenue source.
Correct Answer:
B
— Product Sales are the primary revenue source.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue sources. If 'Services' account for 50% and 'Products' account for 30%, what percentage is accounted for by 'Others'?
A.
20%
B.
30%
C.
40%
D.
50%
Solution
Total percentage for Services and Products = 50% + 30% = 80%. Therefore, Others = 100% - 80% = 20%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of a company's revenue sources. If 50% comes from product sales, what is the maximum percentage that can come from services if the remaining sources account for 30%?
A.
20%
B.
30%
C.
40%
D.
50%
Solution
If 50% is from product sales and 30% from other sources, then services can account for a maximum of 20%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a family. If the family spends 40% on rent, 30% on food, 20% on utilities, and the rest on entertainment, what percentage is spent on entertainment? (2023)
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household in a month. If the largest segment represents food expenses at 40%, what percentage do the other segments represent combined?
A.
60%
B.
50%
C.
70%
D.
80%
Solution
The largest segment is 40%, so the combined percentage of the other segments is 100% - 40% = 60%.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household in a month. If the chart indicates that 30% of the expenses are on groceries, what fraction of the expenses is spent on groceries?
A.
1/3
B.
2/5
C.
3/10
D.
1/4
Solution
30% is equivalent to 30/100, which simplifies to 3/10. Therefore, the fraction of expenses spent on groceries is 3/10.
Q. A pie chart shows the distribution of expenses for a household in a month. If the largest segment represents 40% of the total expenses, which of the following could be the total expenses if the largest segment is $800? (2000)
A.
$2000
B.
$3000
C.
$4000
D.
$5000
Solution
If the largest segment is 40% and equals $800, then total expenses = $800 / 0.40 = $2000.
