CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper (Memory Based) for May 21

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CUET UG 2026 Exam

11 May '26 - 31 May '26

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Updated on May 21, 2023 18:24 IST
CUET 2023 General Test section was tested in the first two slots of the exam day. While NTA will release the official CUET 2023 General Test question paper later this year, here we bring to you the CUET 2023 General Test questions based on candidate memory and expert reviews.

CUET 2023 General Test section was tested in the first two slots of the exam day. While NTA will release the official CUET 2023 General Test question paper later this year, here we bring to you the CUET 2023 General Test questions based on candidate memory and expert reviews. 

CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper

CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper

CUET 2023 General Test Question Paper: General Test is one of the key sections of the CUET 2023 exam. Even though this is not a compulsory section, a majority of the candidates opt for this section. Since CUET 2023 is a computer-based test (CBT), test-takers will not be able to carry the hard copy of the CUET General Test question paper outside the exam hall, but here we bring to you the memory-based questions of the General Test which students and experts have shared.

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Table of contents
  • CUET 2023 General Test Pattern and Structure
  • CUET 2023 General Test QuestionTypes
  • CUET 2023 General Test Questions (Memory-based)
  • CUET 2023 General Test Analysis

CUET 2023 General Test Pattern and Structure

Before moving to the CUET 2023 General Test question paper, take a look at the CUET pattern and structure, along with the types of questions.

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

General Test

50 questions to be attempted out of 60

60 minutes

CUET 2023 General Test QuestionTypes

The General Test questions of the CUET exam are asked from the following areas:

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   From where can I download CUET sample papers?
A: 

Common University Entrance Test (CUET) sample papers are released by the conducting body, National Testing Agency (NTA). To download the CUET question papers follow the steps below:

  1. Go to- CUET Question Paper
  2. Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
  3. Click on the tab download
  4. Create the login details for new registrations
  5. Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
  6. Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
Q:   How many questions are there in the language section of CUET UG?
A: 

CUET UG Language section will include 50 questions. Candidates must attempt all questions. There will be no optional questions.

The language section will check candidate's reading comprehension based on different types of passages. This section will also include questions from grammar. To prepare for the CUET UG language section, candidates must solve previous year question papers and mock tests to become familiar with the type of questions asked in the exam. 

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

The CUET questions are objective in nature and carries four options also known as MCQs. Candidates will have to choose the correct answer option and click on it with the help of mouse. Since CUET UG 2026 exam will be conducted in a CBT mode, test-takers will be able to mark only one answer option. In case it is the correct option, students will get +5 marks and in case of wrong answer, negative marking scheme will be applied. Hence, candidates must ensure the accuracy of the answer before selecting the answer. 

Q:   Is it compulsory to attempt all the sections of the CUET question paper?
A: 

CUET UG question paper for each subject will consist of 50 questions. Candidates will be required to attempt all questions and no optional questions will be provided. In CUET UG 2026 there are 37 subjects- 13 languages, 23 domain subjects and general tests. While filling the CUET application form, candidates can select upto five CUET subjects aligning with the subjects studied in class 12th and course requirement.

Candidates must attempt all the questions of the subjects selected. However, candidates must keep in mind the negative marking and select the options carefully.

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  • General Knowledge

  • Current Affairs

  • General Mental Ability

  • Numerical Ability

  • Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8)

  • Logical and Analytical Reasoning

Also Read: CUET UG 2023: Exam Pattern, Admit Card, Important Dates

CUET 2023 General Test Questions (Memory-based)

The General Test questions of CUET 2023 can be divided into two categories, Quantitative Ability or Numerical Ability, which includes Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning, and General Knowledge and Current Affairs.

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CUET 2023 General Test Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation Questions

Some of the General Test questions on Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation are as follows:

Q: If 22nd January 2021 was Saturday, then what was the day of the week after 363 days?

A: Friday

Q: In a coding language, CIRCUS is written as DKUGZY. How will JOKER be written in the same language?

A: KQNIW

Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 8:40?
A: 20 Degrees

Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 7:42?

A: 21 Degrees

Q: What is the angle made by both hands of the clock when the time is 10:40?

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   Why should I practice with CUET question papers from previous years?
A: 

Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:

  1. Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.

  2. Student can know repeated question types.

  3. Help students know weak and strong sections

  4. Helps in developing important skills.

  5. Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.

Q:   What type of questions are asked in the CUET exam?
A: 

CUET questions are objective and multiple-choice questions (MCQs) type. The number of questions will vary for each subject or section and paper. There will not be any descriptive question type for CUET UG 2026. Candidates can check the below table to know about CUET Exam Structure:

Section

Number of Questions

Duration

Question Types

Section IA

50 questions

60 Minutes

Language to be tested through Reading Comprehension based on different types of passages–Factual, Literary and Narrative, (Literary Aptitude and Vocabulary)

Section II

50 questions

60 Minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • MCQs based on NCERT Class 12 syllabus only

Section III

50 questions

60 minutes

  • Input text can be used for MCQ Based Questions

  • General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Mental Ability, Numerical Ability, Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8), Logical and Analytical Reasoning

A: 80 degrees

Q: SECOND is related to MINUTE. Day is related to _______

A: Week

Q: Select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series.
7,8,12,39,55,180,216,----

A: 595

CUET 2023 General Test General Knowledge Questions

The General Knowledge questions of the CUET 2023 were divided into Current Affairs and Static GK. Take a look at some of the questions below:

Q: Which Indian player won the gold medal in Olympic Games Tokyo 2020?
A: Neeraj Chopra

Q: Who was the first Indian to win the Nobel Prize in Literature?

A: Rabindranath Tagore

Q: Match the following- Which rivers flow in Lucknow?

A: Gomti

Q: State the nicknames of the cities:

a. Nagpur

b. Jaipur

c. Surat

A: a. Orange City

b. Pink City

c. Silk City

Q: What is the name of the autobiography of Premchand?
A: My Life and Time Premchand

Source: Memory-based questions shared by candidates and experts on social media platforms.

Also Read: CUET 2023 Question Paper

Download Last Year's CUET General Test Question Paper PDF here 

CUET 2023 General Test Analysis

According to CUET 2023 analysis and student reactions, the General Test section was of moderate to tough level of difficulty. While the GK questions were easy, the Numerical Ability and Data Interpretation questions were on the tougher lines.

Also Read: CUET Exam Analysis 2023: May 21 Shift 1 English and General Test

CUET 2023 exam is being conducted by NTA from May 21 to June 6 in 295 cities across India and abroad. As many as 14,99,688 candidates have applied for the exam. CUET is the entrance exam for undergraduate courses admission to 250 central, state, deemed, private and other universities.

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Answered Yesterday

No, CUET is not required for admission in UG courses at Acharya School of Design. Admission is available through a merit-based process. Students can apply through the official website or offline. Candidates are selected based on their performance in Class 12 and personal interview. 

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Raj Priya

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Answered Yesterday

No, CUET is not required for Savita Devi Jaiswal College admissions. The college offers merit-based admissions. No entrance exam is required. However, students can call the college to know more about the admission process and accepted tests.

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Virajita Sharma

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Answered Yesterday

You can refer to NCERT subject books for basic concepts. For course based best books list, check this link.

https://www.shiksha.com/science/articles/cuet-ug-books-and-study-materials-blogId-122251

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Pallavi Gupta

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Answered Yesterday

The official CUET mock test is conducted in online mode. The mock tests can be accessed at NTA website. You can also attempt Shiksha CUET Mock Test here:

https://www.shiksha.com/science/cuet-exam-mocktest

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Vipra Shrivastava

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Answered 2 days ago

School of Computing Sciences, VELS Institute admission is merit-based. However, the institute consideres VELS entrance exam for MCA admission. CUET is not required/ accepted for admission in courses offered by School of Computing Sciences, VELS Institute.

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Gaurika Chhabra

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Answered 4 days ago

Yes, admission into JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vishakhapatnam does not require CUET. Candidates wishing to take admission in JD Institute of Fashion Technology, Vishakhapatnam should have passed Class 12 and appear in GAT exam to take admission. 

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Raj Priya

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Answered a week ago

SRM IST Kattankulathur does mention that its school of Science & Humanities accepts CUET-UG scores for admissions. However, that school has not mentioned anything regarding CUET-UG accepted for any BSc course admissions. Thus, candidates should ask this question from the admission desk.

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Saurabh Khanduri

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Answered a week ago

Jettwings Business School offers BCom and BBA at UG level. The college does not compulsarily require CUET for admitting students. Candidates who meet eligibility are offered merit-based admission. Candidates must fill the application form on time. 

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Raj Priya

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Answered a week ago

Shri Ram Murti Smarak College of Engineering, Technology and Research offers admission based on CUET-UG scores via UPTAC Counselling. Aspirants can also get admission in BTech based on JEE Main scores. 

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Nishtha Shukla

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Answered a week ago

Symbiosis International, Pune has not mentioned whether CUET-UG scores are accepted for BA admissions inplace of SET scores. Symbiosis International, Pune does accept CUET-UG scores for some UG level course admissions. Thus, candidates are advised to raise this query with admission desk for more con

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