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.Â
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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- 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:
Commonly asked questions
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:
- Go to- CUET Question Paper
- Select CUET subject to download the question paper for
- Click on the tab download
- Create the login details for new registrations
- Link to download the CUET question paper will be sent on the registered email ID
- Click on the link provided and save the PDF.
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.
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.
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
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Current Affairs
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General Mental Ability
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Numerical Ability
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Quantitative Reasoning (Simple application of basic mathematical concepts arithmetic/algebra geometry/mensuration/s tat taught till Grade 8)
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Logical and Analytical Reasoning
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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?
Commonly asked questions
Practicing with CUET UG (Common University Entrance Test) question papers from previous years offers following benefits:
Helps in knowing format, structure, and types of questions.
Student can know repeated question types.
Help students know weak and strong sections
Helps in developing important skills.
Regularly solving CUET question papers improves problem-solving skills and speed.
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 |
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Section III | 50 questions | 60 minutes |
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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 hereÂ
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.
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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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