Name of Test

Topic 

Weightage

Reasoning

Inequality

5 Q

Syllogism

5 Q

Puzzle & Seating Arrangements

5-10 Q

Coding – Decoding

3-5 Q

Direction & Distance

3-5 Q

Data Sufficiency

3-5 Q

Input – Output

3-5 Q

Verbal Reasoning

0-5 Q

Quantitative Aptitude

Data Interpretation

15 Q

Permutation, Combination & Probability

5 Q

Number Series

5 Q

Simplification

5 Q

Number Systems

3 Q

Ratio & Proportion

1-2 Q

Percentage

1-2 Q

Averages

1-2 Q

Profit & Loss

2 Q

Work & Time

2 Q

Time & Distance

2 Q

Mixtures & Allegations

1-2 Q

Simple Interest & Compound Interest

1-2 Q

Data Sufficiency

3-5 Q

English Language

Reading Comprehensions

5-10 Q

Spotting Errors

0 – 5 Q

Fill in the Blanks

0 – 5 Q

Misspelled Words

0 – 5 Q

Rearrangement of Sentence

5 Q

Phrasal Rearrangement

5 Q

Idioms and Phrases

0 – 5 Q

Cloze Tests

5 Q

One word Substitution

0 – 5 Q

Antonyms and Synonyms

0 – 3 Q

General Awareness

Current Affairs

8-10 Q

Static Awareness

10-12 Q

Financia l/ Economy/Insurance Awareness

5-10 Q

Computer Knowledge

Computer Fundamental

10 Q

Internet & Networking

5 Q

Input – Output Devices

3-5 Q

Computer Applications (MS-Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Etc)

3-5 Q

Software & Hardware

3-5 Q

Virus & Antivirus

2-3 Q

Digitalization & Short Keys

2-3 Q

Data Base Management 

2-3 Q

File System & Abbreviations

5 Q

Topic

Topic Description

Topic Example

Topic Difficulty Level

Inequality

When a group of elements are given with a certain coded relationship denoted by <, >, = etc, such type of questions fall under the category of reasoning Inequality. 

Statements: 
 F < G < D ,      D < H > C ,      F = C < A

Conclusions: 
G < C ,   H = A

Easy & Less time Consuming

Syllogism

Questions require thinking for arriving at a specific conclusion by examining other premises or ideas.

Statements:
Some japanese are chinese.
All chinese are indians.
No indian is mexicans.
Some mexicans are malaysians.
Conclusions:
I. All japanese being mexicans is a possibility.
II. No chinese is mexican.
III. Some japanese are indians.

Easy & Less time Consuming

Puzzle & Seating Arrangements

Questions require to analyze the given piece of information, pick the information that is important and leave out the information that is not required in solving the given set of questions

Certain number of persons sit in a straight linear row facing towards north but information about few of them is given. G sits second from an extreme end. Only three persons sit between G and E. B is fifth to the left of R. 6 persons sit between R and E. A, who is third to the left of E, is adjacent to G. 2 persons sit between F and R, who is not at an extreme end. Number of persons to the right of F is same as number of persons between G and A.

Complex & Time Consuming

Coding – Decoding

Identifying the pattern used for coding of a given data set and using the same for performing specific operation.

“action packed night concert” is coded as “jio nul meb fot”

“star night out media” is coded as “ops hfa meb gul”

“media action report drama” is coded as “nul vis hfa dum”

“star strike media concert” is coded as “hfa gul fot sam”
Find the code for the word “strike out”?

Complex & Time Consuming

Direction & Distance

Questions based on the finding the correct order as per given information

A + B (5) = A is 10 m to the NORTH of B

A – B (7) = A is 12 m to the SOUTH of B

A * B (12) = A is 17 m to the EAST of B

A / B (11) = A is 16 m to the West of B.
 
R / P (13),    P / Q (19) ,    S + Q (5),    U / S (19),   U – T (5)

Easy & Less time Consuming

Data Sufficiency

Analyzing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not

There are seven members in a family, four males and four females. A is wife of C. C has two sons Q and B. T is the mother of R. How is R related to C?

I.  S is the nephew of Q. B is married to D.
II. T is the sister in law of D. D is the wife of B.
III. R is the niece of B. B is the only sibling of Q.

Complex & Time Consuming

Input – Output

Some kind of word and number arrangement is given. With each subsequent operation, the arrangement of the words and numbers changes. These operations are performed until a final arrangement is reached or is performed in a loop. Candidates are required to identify the hidden pattern in the rearrangement and apply it to the machine input-output questions.

A number arrangement machine when given an input line of numbers rearranges them following a particular rule in each step. The following is an illustration of input and rearrangement.

Input:   62 97 38 74 55 12 86 45 68 22
Step 1: 13 62 97 38 74 55 86 45 68 23
Step 2: 39 13 62 97 74 55 86 68 23 46
Step3:  56 39 13 97 74 86 68 23 46 63
Step 4: 69 56 39 13 97 86 23 46 63 75
Step 5: 87 69 56 39 13 23 45 63 75 98

Find the different steps of output using the above mentioned logic for the following input.

Input:  88 59 28 94 37 75 15 64 71 48

Complex & Time Consuming

Verbal Reasoning

Questions from statement & argument, Statement & conclusion, Decision making, etc.

Statement: 
Should one close relative of a retiring government employee be given a job in government in India?
 Arguments :
I. Yes where else will the relatives get a job like this?
II. No, it will close doors of government service to competent and needy youth.    

Complex & Time Consuming

Topic

Topic Description

Topic Example

Topic Difficulty Level

Data Interpretation

Questions based on Pie chart, Bar graphs, Venn Diagram, Radar etc

The pie chart given below gives the information about percentage distribution of child labours from five different cities.  The line graph given below gives the information about the percentage of child labours with respect to total population of the respective cities.
Total number of child labours = 4800

10+2 Level

Permutation, Combination & Probability

Finding the chances of occurrence or non-occurrence of a certain event.

In how many ways can a cricket team of eleven players to be chosen out of a batch of 15 players?

10+2 Level

Number Series

Completing the given series by finding the pattern among the numbers.

Find the wrong term in the given series.
60    90    180    450    1360    4725

10+2 Level

Simplification

Questions based on mathematical operations to be performed using BODMAS

10+2 Level

Number Systems

Comprises question from BODMAS, Square roots, Cube roots LCM HCF etc

Find the number lying between 900 and 1000 which when divided by 38 and 57 leaves in each case a remainder 23.

10+2 Level

Ratio & Proportion

Questions related to finding ratio or proportion among the numbers.

A certain amount was to be distributed among A, B and C in the ratio 2 : 3 : 4 respectively, but was erroneously distributed in the ratio 7 : 2 : 5 respectively. As a result of this, B got Rs.40 Less. What is the amount?

10+2 Level

Percentage

Calculating percentage and performing operation based on it

When 30% of a number is added to another number, the second number increases by 60%. What is the respective ratio between the first and the second number?

10+2 Level

Averages

Calculating average of the given data set

The average salary of 65 workers is Rs. 5680 out of which average salary of 31 workers is Rs. 2356 and that of 23 workers is Rs. 4589. What is the average salary of remaining workers?(value in approximate)

10+2 Level

Profit & Loss

Calculating Profit or Loss by selling or purchasing articles at a given amount

An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price. What was the profit percent on the cost price?

10+2 Level

Work & Time

Questions related to work done by persons and time taken by them.

Vijay can do a piece of work in 24  days. Rakesh can do the same work in 30 days and Vinod in 40 days. Vijay and Vinod worked for 4 days and handed it to Rakesh. Rakesh worked for some days and handed it again to Vijay and Vinod 6 days before completing the work. For how many days did Rakesh work?

10+2 Level

Time & Distance

Calculation of time, speed or distance covered by a moving object

The speeds of the Shaan and Rohan are 50 km/h and 30 km/h respectively. Initially Shaan is at a place N and Rohan is at a place M. The distance between M and N is 710 km. Shaan started his journey 3 hours earlier than Rohan to meet each other. If they meet each other at a place R somewhere between M and N. then what the distance between R and N? 

10+2 Level

Mixtures & Allegations

Questions based on mixing up of two or more materials in a specific proportion

A solution of ‘THANDA SHARBAT’ has 15% sugar. Another solution has 5% sugar. How many liters’ of the second solution must be added to the 20L of first solution to make a solution of 10 % sugar?

10+2 Level

Simple Interest & Compound Interest

Calculating Simple & Compound Interest on a given amount for a specific time at a given rate

The certain sum will amount to Rs 12,100 in 2 years at 10% per annum of compound interest, interest being compounded annually. What is the sum ?

10+2 Level

Data Sufficiency

Analysing the given information and judging whether the given information is sufficient to answer the question or not

When length of a rectangle was increased by 20% and breadth remains constant then area was increased by 100 sq. cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle. 

Statement I : After increasing the  length, the rectangle becomes a square. 

Statement II : After increasing the length, all the angles of the rectangle becomes 90 degree. 

10+2 Level

Topic

Topic Description

Topic Example
(English)

Topic Difficulty Level

Reading Comprehensions

Analysing the passage and answering Questions based on it

Theme of the passage “Leadership“
(Asked in UIIC AO 2016)

10+2 Level

Spotting Errors

Spotting the Errors in a given sentence

Select the part of the sentence that contains an error.
Recognising the corruption prevailing in 2004, the Supreme Court (A) / passed an order banning private contractors from (B) / being suppliers for the Integrated Child Development (C) / Scheme and encouraging the government to employee (D) / local village organisations, mahila mandals or SHGs instead. (E)

10+2 Level

Fill in the Blanks

Filling the blanks with the neccessary word according to the sentence

At a _________ store recently launched by a Kochi-based startup at the city’s Gold Souk Grande Mall, customers get a _________ experience of what cashier-less shopping feels like.

10+2 Level

Misspelled Words

Finding the Word misspelled from the given options

Find out the word that is inappropriate or wrongly spelt, if any.
Lucy was working (A) / overtime because (B) / she had to prepare (C) / for an important meating. (D) / All correct (E)

10+2 Level

Rearrangement of Sentence

Rearranging the sentences in a logical order such that they make sense.

Given below are five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E). These are not in their proper sequence. Rearrange them so as to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
(A) The deep deciduous forests and the catches of all grassland, far removed from civilisation, have become shelter for dangerous terrorists.
(B) This same quality, however, which once made Manas such a refreshing change, has now become the cause for major concern.
(C) One of Manas’ greatest assets has been its seclusion from human habitation.
(D) Their assault on it can be gauged from the fact that, venison is being sold at Rs. 3 to 4 a kg in the villages bordering the forest.
(E) Armed with sophisticated as well as crude homemade weapons, they have total disregard for wildlife.

10+2 Level

Phrasal Rearrangement

Finding the correct sequence of words to form a meaningful sentence

Technology is (A) investors,workers,companies and policymakers(B)/ are clueless about how to safeguard jobs(C) ) difficult to comprehend that(D)/ changing work at a pace so(E)

10+2 Level

Idioms and Phrases

    Questions based on Idioms & Phrases used in English Langauge

Let the cat out of the bag.  
(a) to let a cat roam around freely
(b) to try to save someone from a disaster
(c) to liberate someone
(d) to  make someone subordinate
(e) to accidentally reveal a secret

10+2 Level

Cloze Tests

Filling Appropriate word in each of the blank in the given paragraph

According to a report in yesterday’s newspaper 1._____ police dog was taken to Raj Bhavan 2.______ Monday. This was to trace the 3._______ of the “very important horse” which 4._______ reported missing on Sunday. The dog picked 5._______ the scent on some traces of 6._______ and ran a few yards before losing the 7._______. The police have launched a vigorous 8.________ into the whole affair.

10+2 Level

One word Substitution

Using of one word in place of a wordy phrase in order to make the sentence structure cleare

I don’t mind talking to him about the project but he is a person who thinks only of himself.
A) Eccentric
B) Boaster
C) Egoist
D) Proud

10+2 Level

Antonyms and Synonyms

Choosing the correct Synonym/ Antonym of the given word.

Select the Antonym of “Uncouth” from the following options
Options –
(a) Unusual
(b) Elegant
(c) Furious
(d) Extrovert

10+2 Level

Topic

Topic Description

Topic Example

Topic Difficulty Level

Current Affairs 

National/International Events, Appointment, Awards Functions, Government Schemes, etc

Where did G7 Summit take place? 
(Asked in UIIC AO 2016)

Past 5-6 Months

Static Awareness

Wildlife Sanctuaries and National Parks, Important Days/Dates, Political Leaders Movements etc.

What is the currency of Malaysia?
 
Every year 3rd March is celebrated as which day?

Lakhwar Dam is located on which state?

Based on General Knowledge

Financial/ Economy/ Economy Awareness

Bank, Capital, Money market, Government Initiatives, Insurance sector, financial model of the country

Where is the Headquarters of Asian Development Bank (ADB)?

Capital budgeting is related to ________.
A. long terms assets
B. short term assets
C. long terms and short terms assets
D. fixed assets

Insurance needed by a person can be determined by
A. Human Life Value method
B. Life Term proposition method
C. Future Life value method
D. Human Economic value method

Topic

Topic Description

Topic Example

Topic Difficulty Level

Computer Fundamental

Meaning, Devices, RAM, ROM etc

How many bits equal one byte?

10+2 Level

Internet & Networking

Computer Motherboards,  Operating Systems, Bootable Pendrives etc

OSI model has how many layers?

10+2 Level

Input – Output Devices

Keyboard, mouse, monitor etc

What is the high speed device used in CPU for temporary storage during processing called?

10+2 Level

Computer Applications

MS-Word, Excel, Spreadsheets, Etc

Where is that particular feature of MS Word located, which saves the documents automatically after a certain interval of time?

10+2 Level

Software & Hardware

Operating System, Applications, types of Software etc

 Which of the following file system used by the operating system to identify the physical locations of a file on the hard drive?

10+2 Level

Virus & Antivirus 

Direct action virus,  File infector virus etc. types of anti-virus

In which type of malicious act, hacker contacts you by phone or email and attempts to acquire your password?

10+2 Level

Digitilization & Short Keys

Shortcut keys for various functions.

What is the short cut key when we press to create a copyright symbol?

10+2 Level

Data Base Management 

Computer Architecture, Data Representation,  Algorithms 

SMTP, FTP and DNS are applications/protocols of the _____ layer.  

10+2 Level

File System & Abbreviations

Abbreviations used in Computer world.

What is the full form of ADSL?

10+2 Level