NRA CET for 10th Pass Question Papers, Download PDF Here

It is important to be well versed with the syllabus before attempting any exam. The NRA CET is considered the screening test for several Group B and Group C non-technical and non-gazetted positions in government institutions. One has to have a clear idea about the question paper and the pattern of the questions. Reading everything and anything is not a great strategy and also impacts your preparation. Therefore, you must have a fair idea about the question paper and the kind of questions that are asked in the examination.

It is important to solve mock question papers as often as you can so that you have a clear understanding of the type of questions you will come across in the exam. This article will take you through all the relevant details regarding question papers, books to refer to, and the major areas that one should cover to score good marks in the NRA CET exam for 10th Pass.

Here you will find the exam pattern that will give a boost to your preparation:

1. There will be 50 questions each from General Intelligence And Reasoning, General Awareness And General Knowledge, Quantitative Aptitude, Language (English, Hindi, etc.) sections.
2. You will have 2 hours to complete the exam.
3. The questions will be of the Objective Type (MCQs), in which applicants must pick one accurate option from a list of four options.
4. Candidates will receive a +1 mark for each correct answer.
5. For each incorrect answer, 0.25 of a point will be deducted. Note: It is wise to skip a question if you are sceptical about it rather than attempting it and giving a wrong answer.

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The internet is brimming with free material accessible to every candidate; however, apart from them, you should prepare your strategies from standard books that will help you gain in-depth knowledge and perform better. As they say, "Pay attention to details," it is important for a candidate to pay attention to minute concepts that might be important for the exam and prepare accordingly. 

Books for General Intelligence and Reasoning

You can refer to the following books for General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning by BS Sijwali
• A New Approach to Reasoning by Arihant Publications
• Analytical Reasoning by M.K.Pandey
• Logical Reasoning by K Kundan

Books for General Awareness & General Knowledge

• Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Publication
• Objective Computer Awareness by Kiran Publication
• Manorama Year Book 2020
• Lucent General Knowledge (The best book to sharpen your GK)
• The Person GK Manual by Pearson Publication 
• General Studies by Manohar Pandey

Books for Quantitative Aptitude

• Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams by R.S. Aggarwal
• Arithmetic for General Competitions by Neetu Singh
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

Books for the English Language

• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• English Grammar & Composition by Wren and Martin (Best book to brush up your grammatical skills and to enhance your basic knowledge)

• Reading regularly will benefit you in the written exam's general awareness, current affairs, personal interview, and group discussion sections. 
• Understanding the principles and knowing the fundamentals is essential for solving any inquiry. 
• Make an appropriate timetable based on the difficulty level of the topics and set a deadline to do it under any circumstances.
• Hard work has no substitute. Therefore, a candidate should put in as much practice time as feasible. 
• Studying for 8-10 hours straight might cause severe headaches and other health problems, so it is advisable to take short breaks.

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