Best books for Calcutta University BA LLB 2020 preparation

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Candidates appearing for CU BA LLB 2020 can check here books for exam preparation for each subject. Read here to know more. 

The University of Calcutta will be conducting an entrance exam for BA LLB course admissions. The entrance exam, CU BA LLB 2020 will be conducted in a pen-paper based test mode. The question paper will be based on four main subjects - General English, General Awareness & Current Affairs, General Mathematics and Reasoning (Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning). To prepare for CU BA LLB 2020 entrance exam, candidates should focus on each section separately as they carry equal weightage. Here are some expert-recommended books for Calcutta University BA LLB entrance exam 2020 preparation. 

Table of content
  • Best Books for CU BA LLB General English
  • Best Books for CU BA LLB General Knowledge and Current Affairs
  • Best Books for CU BA LLB General Mathematics
  • Best Books for CU BA LLB Reasoning

Best Books for CU BA LLB General English

The section will be carrying 25 questions on the topics of English Langauge including Comprehension - Vocabulary, Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Inference-based questions, Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage, Foreign Words/ Phrase, Para Jumbles. Candidates have to prepare topic-wise and, take help of books to understand the concepts. Candidates can practice mock tests provided in the books recommended as under:

  • Objective General English 2020 by A P Bhardwaj 
  • Objective General English 2020 by R S Aggarwal
  • Word Power Made Easy by Norman 

Also Read: CU BA LLB 2020 Preparation Tips and Strategies

Best Books for CU BA LLB General Knowledge and Current Affairs 

The section will be based around topics such as International events, UN bodies, Major developments in the areas of sports, geopolitics and important environmental agreements, Current affairs, Eminent personalities, Awards and honours. Therefore, candidates can cover the current affairs of the past year, as well as, general awareness around science, history, politics, geography, environmental science and, economics with the help of recommended books as under:

  • Manorama Year Book
  • Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant Publications 
  • Lucent’s Objective GK 2020

Best Books for CU BA LLB General Mathematics

The section will be carrying 25 questions on elementary level mathematics. The main topics included in this section are - Average, Numbers, Geometry, Probability, Quadratic equations, Arithmetic progression/ geometric progression, Ratios proportions, Basic algebra, Mensuration, Statistics, Profit and loss, Mensuration, Time and work. Candidates can list-out the topics by their strengths and weaknesses, and prepare them as under:

  • Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams
  • 30 days wonder for Maths
  • Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

Best Books for CU BA LLB Reasoning 

The section will be based on Series, Blood Relations, Sequences, Directions, Critical Reasoning, Syllogism, Arguments and Conclusions, Analogy. It will be a mix of quantitative and logical aptitude and, candidates can prepare with the help of the following books:

  • A Modern Approach to Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Verbal Reasoning by RS Aggarwal
  • Analytical Reasoning (English) by M K Pandey

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