Karnataka PGCET 2025 MBA: Question Types, Marking Scheme & Sample Questions

Section - Proficiency in English Language 

No. of Questions - 25 

Marks - 25 

Sample Question 1 (2024) 

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word given below. 

EXEMPLARY 

(1) Perpetual 

(2) Outstanding 

(3) Eluding 

(4) Impartial 

Correct Answer - (2) Outstanding 

Solution: Understand the word ”Exemplary.” ”Exemplary” is an adjective used to describe something or someone that serves as a desirable model or is commendable. It may also imply someone who is outstanding in behavior or performance.

Sample Question 2 (2023)

Walk quickly _________ you should miss the bus. 

A. so that 

B. so as 

C. unless 

D. lest 

Correct Answer - D. lest 

Solution: The correct word to fill in the blank is "lest." The sentence "Walk quickly lest you should miss the bus" means that you should walk quickly to avoid missing the bus. "Lest" is used to express a negative purpose or to prevent something undesirable from happening.

Sample Question 3 (2022) 

Select the most suitable alternative which conveys the exact meaning in accordance with the correct grammatical rules 

A. Nowadays singing is a very profitable profession 

B. Nowadays the singing is a very profitable profession 

C. Nowadays singing is very profitable profession 

D. Nowadays the singing is very profitable Profession

Correct Answer - A. Nowadays singing is a very profitable profession

Solution: The most grammatically correct and meaningful sentence is "Nowadays singing is a very profitable profession." This option correctly uses "singing" as a general noun without the article "the," includes the indefinite article "a" before "very profitable profession," and properly capitalizes "profession." The other options either incorrectly use "the" or miss the article "a" and in one case incorrectly capitalizes "Profession."

Section - General Knowledge 

No. of Questions - 25 

Marks - 25 

Sample Question 1 (2022) 

The current headquarters of IAAF is situated in 

A. Switzerland 

B. South Africa 

C. Germany 

D. Monaco 

Correct Answer: D. Monaco 

Solution: The current headquarters of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), now known as World Athletics, is situated in Monaco. Monaco has been its headquarters since 1993. Therefore, the correct answer is D. Monaco

Sample Question 2 (2023)

NITI Aayog recently unveiled a new framework called TCRM Matrix. Expand TCRM Matrix. 

A. Techno-Chemical Refined and Maturity Market Matrix 

B. Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix 

C. Technical Coding Readiness and Maturity Market Matrix 

D. Terminal Commercial Regular and Market Maturity Matrix 

Correct Answer: B. Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix 

Solution: NITI Aayog recently unveiled the TCRM Matrix, which stands for Techno-Commercial Readiness and Market Maturity Matrix. This framework is designed to assess the readiness of technologies based on their technical maturity and commercial viability in the market. It helps in evaluating the stage of development and potential market acceptance of various technologies, guiding policy decisions and investments accordingly.

Sample Question 3 (2024)

Identify the chronological order of Dadasaheb Phalke award winners: 

(1) D. Ramanaidu, Tapan Sinha, Manoj Kumar, Soumitra Chatterjee 

(2) Manoj Kumar, Soumitra Chatterjee, D. Ramanaidu, Tapan Sinha 

(3) Manoj Kumar, Tapan Sinha, Soumitra Chatterjee, D. Ramanaidu 

(4) Tapan Sinha, D. Ramanaidu, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar

Correct Answer: (4) Tapan Sinha, D. Ramanaidu, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar Solution: 

Step 1: Understanding the Dadasaheb Phalke Award The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is the highest award in Indian cinema, given annually by the Government of India for lifetime contribution to the Indian film industry. 

Step 2: Check the Chronological Order of the Award Winners The order of awardees is as follows: Tapan Sinha was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1989. D. Ramanaidu was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2012. Soumitra Chatterjee was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2012. Manoj Kumar received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2015. 

Step 3: Conclusion Thus, the correct chronological order of winners is: Tapan Sinha, D. Ramanaidu, Soumitra Chatterjee, Manoj Kumar. 

Section - Reasoning and General Intelligence 

No. of Questions - 25 

Marks - 25 

Sample Question 1 (2022)

If 16 - 2 = 2, 9 - 3 = 0, 81 - 1 = 8 then what is 64 - 4 = ? 

A. 4 

B. 2 

C. 6 

D. 8 

Correct Answer: D. 8 

Solution: The pattern in the given equations seems to involve squaring the first number and subtracting the second number. 

Let's verify: 1. 16−2=1416 - 2 = 1416−2=14, not 2, there seems to be a contradiction.

Sample Question 2 (2022)

The letter group comes in place of? is 

CAT: DDY:: BIG:? 

A. CLL 

B. CLM 

C. CML 

D. CEP 

Correct Answer: A. CLL

Solution: To solve this analogy, we observe the pattern where each letter in the first word is replaced by the letter that is 3 positions ahead in the alphabet: 

● For "CAT" -> "DDY": 

○ C + 3 = D 

○ A + 3 = D (wrapping around the alphabet) 

○ T + 3 = Y Applying the same pattern to "BIG": 

● B + 3 = C

● I + 3 = L 

● G + 3 = J 

Therefore, "BIG" corresponds to "CLJ" based on the pattern observed. Among the options provided, "CLL" matches most closely with "CLJ".

Sample Question 3 (2023)

Find the odd group of letters: 

A. KLOP 

B. FGIJ 

C. QRTU 

D. ABDE 

Correct Answer: D. ABDE 

Solution: The groups are: 

● A. KLOP: K, L, O, P (consecutive letters)

● B. FGIJ: F, G, I, J (consecutive letters) 

● C. QRTU: Q, R, T, U (consecutive letters) 

● D. ABDE: A, B, D, E (not consecutive letters) 

Among these groups, ABDE is the odd one out because its letters are not consecutive in the alphabet, unlike the others which consist of consecutive letters. Therefore, the correct answer is D. ABDE. 

Section - Quantitative Analysis 

No. of Questions - 25 

Marks - 25 

Sample Question 1 (2022)

Find the average of all the prime numbers between 60 and 90 

A. 72 

B. 74.7

C. 74 

D. 73.6 

Correct Answer: B. 74.7 

Solution: Prime numbers between 60 and 90: 61, 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, 89 Calculate the sum of these prime numbers: 61+67+71+73+79+83+89=52361 + 67 + 71 + 73 + 79 + 83 + 89 = 52361+67+71+73+79+83+89=523 

Now, find the average: 

Average=5237=74.7\text{Average} = \frac{523}{7} = 74.7

Average=7523=74.7 

Therefore, the average of all the prime numbers between 60 and 90 is 74.7.

Sample Question 2 (2023)

At present, Mani is 4 times the age of Vaibhav. After 3 years, Mani will be 2 times as old as Vaibhav. What is the present age of Mani? 

A. 10 years 

B. 6 years

C. 12 years 

D. 8 years 

Correct Answer: B. 6 years 

Solution: Let: 

● Mani's current age be MMM 

● Vaibhav's current age be VVV 

From the problem statement: 

1. Mani is currently 4 times the age of Vaibhav: M=4VM = 4VM=4V 

2. After 3 years, Mani will be 2 times as old as Vaibhav: M+3=2(V+3)M + 3 = 2(V + 3)M+3=2(V+3)

Substitute M=4VM = 4VM=4V into the second equation: 4V+3=2(V+3)4V + 3 = 2(V + 3)4V+3=2(V+3) 

Expand and solve for VVV: 4V+3=2V+64V + 3 = 2V + 64V+3=2V+6 4V−2V=6−34V - 2V = 6 - 34V−2V=6−3 2V=32V = 32V=3 V=32V = \frac{3}{2}V=23 

Now, substitute V=32V = \frac{3}{2}V=23 back into M=4VM = 4VM=4V: M=4×32M = 4 \times \frac{3}{2}M=4×23 M=6M = 6M=6 

Therefore, the present age of Mani is 6\boxed{6}6 years. 

Sample Question 3 (2024)

In a 100 m race, A runs at 8 km per hour. A gives B a start of 4 m and still beats him by 15 seconds, what is the speed of B? 

(1) 2.40 km/hr 

(2) 6.76 km/hr 

(3) 3.76 km/hr 

(4) 5.76 km/hr 

Correct Answer: (4) 5.76 km/hr 

Solution: 

Step 1: Convert the speed of A to m/s. Speed of A = 8 km/hr = 8 × 1000 3600 m/s = 80 36 m/s = 20 9 m/s 

Step 2: Calculate the time taken by A to finish the race. Time taken by A = Distance Speed = 100 20 9 = 100 × 9 20 = 5 × 9 = 45 seconds. 

Step 3: Determine the distance covered by B and the time taken by B. B gets a start of 4 m, so B runs 100 − 4 = 96 m. A beats B by 15 seconds, so B takes 45 + 15 = 60 seconds to cover 96 m. 

Step 4: Calculate the speed of B in m/s. Speed of B = Distance Time = 96 60 m/s = 8 5 m/s = 1.6 m/s 

Step 5: Convert the speed of B to km/hr. Speed of B = 1.6 × 3600 1000 km/hr = 1.6 × 3.6 km/hr = 5.76 km/hr