Tips to prepare for TANCET

Would you please provide some tips to prepare for Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test exam???

[Arun Vats]

Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET).
The TANCET is conducted by the Anna University, Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu for candidates seeking admission into M.B.A., M.C.A. , M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan degree programs offered.

Here are some tips to prepare for TANCET exam:

Manage a time table
Group Discussions
Practice
Join Coaching classes
Taken good books
Keep eye on current affairs
Solve model paper
Don’t take stress

Question paper:
PASSAGE – I The Saka chieftain of Vidisha and his wife could not believe when Yasa told them the desire of Ashoka to marry their daughter. But Yasa said, “I know him, he is simple and noble at heart. He belongs to our clan. He’s going to be the ruler of the prosperous province of Avanti. Our dear Vidisha becomes almost a queen……..” “Is that how you have understood Vidisha who, you claim, is like your very own sister? “Vidisha asked, “Do you believe that my happiness lies in my becoming a queen?” Well, my sweet sister is there a brother in the world who would not be proud to see his sister enthroned as a queen?” he said. “My son!” spoke Vidisha’s mother. “At first the proposal sounded too good to be true. Besides, shouldn’t we see the hand of providence in the chain of events? Why should prince Ashoka camp here? Who led Vidisha to save him from a fall, and who arranged for both you and my child to come to the prince’s rescue when the assassins were about to kill him?” At last spoke Vidisha’s father. “It appears to me that my daughter’s life is linked with that of the prince. She couldn’t have otherwise become his saviour twice in the course of a day and a night!” All the three now looked at Vidisha. She folded her hands and, looking upward, muttered “O Buddha, guide me out of this utterly confused state of my mind. It had been my determination to embrace the career of a hermitess, to follow the path shown by you and to achieve Nirvana. I had never nourished any desire for worldly joy or glory. Why am I required to face such dilemma?”There was silence. The spell was broken by Vidisha herself.” I do not know what is right and what is wrong for me. I can’t trust the advice of my parents in this matter, for they desire my worldly happiness. There is only one person who can give me sound advice and he is Guru Upagupta.’ “Right” said Yasa. Vidisha’s parents too nodded in agreement. It was known that Upagupta was arriving in Vidisha the very next day. Vidisha met Upagupta in private. While her parents and Yasa were waiting outside the Vihara of some distance, under a tree, stood prince Ashoka himself. Vidisha emerged from Upagupta’s room. Vidisha gave out a meaningful smile to Yasa and said, “Why is your friend, the prince, standing so aloof from you if he is destined to be close to you?” Yasa’s face brightened up. He ran to the prince and almost dragged him near Vidisha and her parents. ‘Listen, O noble prince! My guru has asked me to agree to your kind proposal, but on condition that in return, you should agree to let me follow the path of Dharma as prescribed by the Buddha, “said Vidisha.”I agree to the condition,” said Ashoka. QUESTIONS What was the condition of marriage?

A Ashoka will follow the path of Dharma as prescribed by Buddha
B The prince will not disturb Vidisha whenever she was in dilemma
C Vidisha will be allowed to meet her guru in private even after marriage
D After marriage Vidisha will not be free to follow the path decided by her
E None of the above
Question 2
What was the dilemma of Yasa’s sister?
A How to resolve contradictory views of her mother and father
B How to strike a balance between a career of hermitess and a queen of an empire
C How to convince her guru that she was in love with Ashoka
D How to marry a friend of her brother
E None of the above
Question 3
Which of the following best describes the phrase, “the proposal sounded too good to be the true”? the proposal
A was very good
B was a pleasant surprise
C has built – in danger in it
D was so good that it was not true
E None of the above
Question 4
What was the apprehension of Vidisha’s mother?
A she was doubtful on the chain of events
B the prince may disown her daughter
C her son Yasa may not be behind a plot
D Ashoka may use her daughter as his personal security
E None of the above
Question 5
What was the advice of the Upagupta?
A set the terms and conditions before marriage
B bring the prince close to your brother
C mould the prince Ashoka to follow the path of Buddha
D follow the suggestion of the father
E None of the above
Question 6
Which of the following could be the best title on the main theme of the passage?
A Vidisha’s Dilemma
B The marriage of Prince Ashoka
C The Advice of Upagupta
D The Yasa’s Mission
E None of the above
Question 7
Which of the following is NOT true in the context of the passage?
A Vidisha was a name of place
B The Saka and Ashoka belonged to the same clan
C The happiness of Yasa’s sister lay in becoming a queen
D Upagupta was a Buddhist
E Ashoka agreed to the marriage proposal
Question 8
What was the hesitation in accepting the proposal?
A the proposal was too good to be accepted
B Ashoka belonged to different caste that Yasa
C The mother of Vidisha had rigid views
D Upagupta was deadly against the proposal
E None of the above
Question 9
The phrase “in private” as given in the passage stands for
A Personally
B in Confidence
C in person
D in camera
E None of the above
Question 10
Why was Ashoka so keen in marrying Vidisha?
A He was in love with her
B He liked her arguments and way of life
C He wanted to expand his empire by annexing her father’s kingdom
D He had given word to Yasa
E Not mentioned clearly in the passage
Question 11
PASSAGE – II The strength of Indian democracy lies in its tradition, in the fusion of the ideas of democracy and national independence, which was the characteristics of the Indian Nationalist movement long before Independence. Although the British retained supreme authority in India until 1947, the provincial elections of 1937 provided real exercise in democratic practice before national independence. During the Pacific War, India was not overrun or seriously invaded by the Japanese and after the War was over, the transfer of power to a Government of the Indian Congress Party was a peaceful one as far as Britain was concerned. By 1947 ‘Indianisation’ had already gone far in the Indian Civil Service and Army, so that the new government could start with effective instruments of central control. After Independence, however, India was faced with two vast problems; the first, that of economic growth from a very low level of production and the second was that of ethnic diversity and the aspirations of sub nationalities. The Congress leadership was more aware of the former problem than of the second; as a new political elite which had rebelled not only against the British Raj but also against India’s old social order, they were conscious of the need to initiate economic development and undertake social reforms, but as nationalists who had led a struggle against the alien rule on behalf of all parts of India, they took the cohesion of the Indian nation too much for granted and underestimated the centrifugal forces of ethnic division, which were bound to be accentuated rather than diminished as the popular masses was more and more drawn into politics. The Congress Party was originally opposed to the idea of recognizing any division of India on a linguistic basis and preferred to retain the old provinces of British India which often cut across linguistic boundaries; it was only in response to strong pressure from below that the principle of linguistic States was conceded as the basis for a federal, ‘Indian Union’. The rights granted to the States created new problems for the Central Government. The idea of making Hindi the national language of a united India was thwarted by the recalcitrance of the speakers of other important Indian languages, and the autonomy of the States rendered central economic planning extremely difficult. Land reforms remained under the control of the States and many large – scale economic projects required a degree of cooperation between the Central Government and one or more of the States, which it was found impossible to achieve. Coordination of policies was difficult even when the Congress Party was in power both in the State and at the Centre; when a Congress Government in Delhi was confronted with non – Congress parties in office in the States, it became much harder. QUEATIONSChoose the word, which is most nearly the, SAME in meaning as the word ‘thwarted’ as used in the passage?
A Opposed
B Implemented
C Accepted
D Diverted
E Advocated
Question 12
Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word ‘conceded’ as used in the passage?
A Criticised
B Rejected
C Denounced
D Withdrawn
E Accorded
Question 13
Why was central economic planning found to be difficult?
A multiplicity of States and Union territories
B Lack of coordination in different government departments
C Autonomy given to the States in certain matters
D Lack of will in implementing land reforms
E Ethic diversity of the people
Question 14
Which of the following problems India was faced with after Independence?
A Military attack from a country across the border
B Lack of co – ordination between the Central and State Governments
C Improper coordination of various government policies
D Increasing production from a very low level
E None of the above
Question 15
Which of the following issues was not appropriately realized by the Central Government?
A Ethnic diversity of the people
B A national language for the country
C Implementation of the formulated policies
D Centre – state relations
E None of the above
Question 16
Which, according to the passage car be, cited as exercise in democratic practice in India before Independence?
A The handing over the power by British to India
B The Indianisation of the Indian Civil Service
C A neutral role played by the Army
D Several democratic institutions created by the Indian National Congress
E None of the above
Question 17
Choose the word, which is most OPPOSITE in meaning of the word ‘recalcitrance’ as used in the passage?
A Opposition
B Dedication
C Amenability
D Vulnerability
E Provocation
Question 18
Which of the following statements is NOT true in the context of the passage?
A The Congress Party was originally opposed to the idea of division of States on linguistic basis
B Economic development and social reforms were initiated soon after Independence
C The political elite in India rebelled against the British Raj
D The Congress leadership was fully aware of the problem of ethic diversity in India at the time of independence
E By 1947, Indian Army was fairly Indianised
Question 19
Choose the word, which is most nearly the, SAME in meaning as the word ‘accentuated’ as used in the passage?
A Projected
B Exhibited
C Mitigated
D Devalued
E Sharpened
Question 20
Why was the linguistic reorganization of the States accepted?
A The States were not cooperating with the Central Government.
B Non – Congress Government in the States demanded such a reorganization of the States
C No common national language could be emerged
D Strong pressures from the States were exerted on the Central Government to create such States
E None of the above
Question 21
Directions: For each of the following questions, select the choice with best answer to the questions or complete the statements.Of the two numbers, 4 times the first is equal to 6 times the other and the sum of 3 times the first and 6 times the second is 105. The first number is
A 18
B 15
C 10
D 20
E 36
Question 22
If log102 = 0.3010 and log107 = 0.8451 then the value of log10 5.6 is
A 0.6342
B 0.7481
C 0.9471
D 0.4471
E 0.7871
Question 23
The HCF and LCM of two numbers are 13 and 455 respectively. If one of the numbers lies between 75 and 125, that number is
A 78
B 91
C 104
D 117
E 75
Question 24
The average of 6 numbers is 32. If one number is excluded the average becomes 30. The excluded number is
A 42
B 32
C 38
D 41
E 36
Question 25
The ratio of Devi’s age and Divya’s age is 5:9. The sum of their ages is 56 years. What will be their respective ratio of ages after seven years?
A 22:13
B 21:43
C 27:38
D 27:43
E 23:43
Question 26
In an office, monthly salary of clerks and officers are in the ratio of 3:5. Each clerk contributes 2% and each officer contributes 3% of his salary to the fund. If each officers contribution is Rs. 420, what will be the clerks salary?
A Rs. 4800
B Rs. 8400
C Rs. 4900
D Rs. 4200
E None of the above
Question 27
In an election, a candidate secured 42% of the votes. The other candidate secured 58% and defeated him by 480 votes. Find the number of votes polled.
A 4000
B 2800
C 3000
D 5800
E None of the above
Question 28
The probability that a company M.D. will travel by ship is 2/3 and that he will travel by plane is 1/5. Find the probability of his travelling by ship or plane
A 4/15
B 13/15
C 11/15
D 8/15
E 7/15
Question 29
The capital stock of a leather factory is Rs.5, 00, 000 and is divided into 5000 shares of common stock. If the factory pays a dividend of Rs. 66, 000 what amount will Mr. X receive for his 40 shares?
A Rs. 658
B Rs. 528
C Rs. 578
D Rs. 758
E None of the above
Question 30
The interest on a debenture is always calculated on its…
A Per Value
B Face Value
C Interest
D Market Value
E None of the above
Question 31
…………………… is usually maintained by businessman, companies, corporations etc. who instead of handling cash, operate through this account.
A Saving Bank Account
B Current Account
C Fixed Deposit Account
D Recurring Deposit Account
E None of the above
Question 32
A ………….. is an order from other branch of a bank of another branch of the same bank to pay a specified sum of money to the person in whose name the draft is issued
A Cheque
B Bank Draft
C Traveller’s Cheque
D Pass Book
E None of the above
Question 33
Directions: In each of the following sentences four words or phrases have been underlined. Only one underlined part in each sentence is not acceptable in standard English. Pick up that part – (A) or (B) or (C) or (D). If there is no mistake mark (E).Neither the colour / nor the size / of the shirt / were right. / No error _______(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 34
Each of the ten girls / in the class / has finished / their work. / No error _______(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 35
A little milk / that is in the flask / may be used / for the baby. / No error ____(A) (B) (C) _(D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 36
How to solve the problem / is the main criteria / of the students / at the moment. / No error _________(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 37
He told the members of the staff / that every one of them / should carry out / his task oneself. / ____________(A) (B) (C) (D) No error __(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 38
My relative / who is a lawyer / gave me a useful advice / when I met him last week. / No error ____(A) (B) (C) __(D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 39
Sooner than he had arrived / his relatives arranged a reception / in his honour in / the best hotel __________(A) (B) __(C) (D) in town. / No error _________(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 40
He visited the battlefield where Napoleon was defeated in his holidays. No error (A) _(B) (C) __(D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 41
He generally maintains that the wife bringing a dowry is an evidence of her freedom. No Error _____________(A) (B) (C) _(D) __(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 42
I am sorry that a previous engagement will prevent me being present at that meeting. No error ________(A) __(B) (C) _(D) _(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 43
They found the soldier living badly wounded and died shortly after. No Error ____(A) (B) _(C) (D) _(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 44
The fear of an impending invasion has more to do that even the debasing of the coinage with the __(A) (B) (C) financial difficulties. No Error ______(D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 45
This is the third communication we have sent and we are much surprised at receiving no answer. _______________(A) (B) (C) (D) No Error __(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 46
His contention is that a write bring dowry should be condemned by the society. No Error ______(A) (B) (C) __(D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 47
Policy shot several rounds of the fire in the air to disperse groups of rampaging student. No Error ______________(A) (B) (C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 48
Offering thanks to the officer for sparing time but feeling great reluctance for learning without _____(A) (B) ____(C) (D) achieving his aim Ravi, followed him. No Error ___(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 49
The street lights are seldom in workable condition in our street which makes the matter worse. No (A) (B) __(C) (D) _(E) Error.
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 50
Because of his slamming the door, the whole batch of cookies in the oven were ruined. No Error ___(A) (B) ___(C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 51
Due to the rain, they thought they might change their previous plan to go picknicking. No Error ______(A) (B) __(C) (D) (E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)
Question 52
The boy’s mother was as aggravated by his behaviour that she could hardly refrain from hitting ___(A) (B) ____(C) (D) him. No Error ______(E)
A (A)
B (B)
C (C)
D (D)
E (E)