MAH MBA CET VARC Questions 2025: Practice, Preparation Tips & Expert Advice

MAH MBA CET VARC Questions 2025: Practice, Preparation Tips & Expert Advice

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MAH MBA CET VARC Questions - The MAH MBA CET (Maharashtra MBA Common Entrance Test) is a state-level test for admission into MBA and MMS courses in Maharashtra, evaluating candidates on Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. VARC is significant as it evaluates language skills, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and logical thinking capabilities that are essential for management study. Good performance in VARC can substantially increase overall scores. This article is a comprehensive guide for the VARC section, including question types, key topics, preparation tips, expert advice, and practice questions to assist aspirants in improving their verbal ability and scoring well in the MAH MBA CET examination.

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MAH MBA CET VARC Questions 2025: Practice, Preparation Tips & Expert Advice
MAH MBA CET VARC Questions 2025: Practice, Preparation Tips & Expert Advice

MAH MBA CET 2025 Overview

The MAH MBA CET 2025 is a state-level exam organized by the State Common Entrance Test Cell, Maharashtra, to provide admission in MBA and MMS courses at different institutes throughout the state. The exam evaluates candidates based on four important sections: Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension (VARC), Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, and Quantitative Aptitude. It is necessary to know the MAH MBA CET exam pattern, marking scheme and important particulars for successful MAH MBA CET preparation. The section gives an overview of the MAH MBA CET 2025 exam so that aspirants become familiar with its format and details.

Particulars

Details

Exam duration

150 minutes (2 hours 30 minutes)

Medium of Exam

English

Mode of exam

Online

Type of question

Multiple Choice Objective Questions

(5 options)

Sections

Logical Reasoning

Abstract Reasoning

Quantitative Aptitude

Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension

No of Questions

200

Marking Scheme

200 Marks (+1 for each correct answer)

No negative marking

MAH MBA CET Marking Scheme

Section

No. of Questions

Max. Marks

Logical Reasoning

75

75

Abstract Reasoning

25

25

Quantitative Aptitude

50

50

Verbal Ability/Reading Comprehension

50

50

MAH MBA CET Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension Practice Questions

It is crucial to practice VARC questions to score high MAH MBA CET scores. This section will check the candidate's language ability, reading skills, vocabulary, and grammatical correctness. VARC section mostly contains reading comprehension passages, sentence completion, para jumbles, sentence correction, synonyms & antonyms, and idioms & phrases. Daily practice improves reading speed, accuracy, and critical reasoning abilities, which are essential to making the most out of time in the exam. This chapter gives a mix of practice questions that cover all question types, levels of difficulty, and expert advice to assist the aspirants in enhancing their verbal ability and improving overall performance on the MAH MBA CET exam day.

1- DIRECTIONS for the question: The passage given below is followed by four alternate summaries. Choose the option that best captures the essence of the passage.

Question:
Gradually, life for the island's birds is improving. Antarctic prions and white-headed petrels, which also nest in burrows, had managed to cling on in some sites while pests were on the island. Their numbers are now increasing. "It's fantastic and so exciting," Shaw says. As birds return to breed, they also poo. This adds nutrients to the soil, which in turn helps the plants to grow back stronger. Tall plants then help burrowing birds hide from predatory skuas. "It's this wonderful feedback loop," Shaw says. Today, the "pretty paddock" that Houghton first experienced has been transformed. "The tussock is over your head, and you're dodging all these penguin tunnels," she says. The orchids and tiny herbs that had been protected by fencing have started turning up all over the place.

a) In the absence of pests, life on the island is now protected, and there has been a revival of a variety of birds and plants.

b) There is a huge positive transformation of the ecosystem of the island when brought under environmental protection.

c) There is an increasing number of predatory birds and plants on the island despite the presence of pests which is a positive development.

d) Flowering plants, herbs and birds are now being protected on this wonderful Antarctic island.

Solution:

Explanation: Option 1 best summarizes the passage's main point about the ecosystem's improvement, including increased bird populations and plant growth following the reduction of pests. The other options either overemphasize certain aspects or miss the broader ecological improvement described in the passage.

Hence, the correct answer is option(1).

2- DIRECTIONS for the question: There is a sentence missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (option 1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Question:
Sentence: For theoretical purposes, arguments may be considered as freestanding entities, abstracted from their contexts of use in actual human activities.

Paragraph: _(A)_. An argument can be defined as a complex symbolic structure where some parts, known as the premises, offer support to another part, the conclusion. Alternatively, an argument can be viewed as a complex speech act consisting of one or more acts of premising (which assert propositions in favour of the conclusion), an act of concluding, and a stated or implicit marker ("hence", "therefore) that indicates that the conclusion follows from the premises. - (B)_. The relation of support between premises and conclusion can be cashed out in different ways: the premises may guarantee the truth of the conclusion, or make Its truth more probable; the premises may imply the conclusion; the premises may make the conclusion more acceptable (or assertible)._ (C)_. But depending on one's explanatory goals, there is also much to be gained from considering arguments as they occur in human communicative practices. (D)

a) Blank A

b) Blank B

c) Blank C

d) Blank D

Solution:

The sentence fits best at position (C). The paragraph starts with definitions of arguments and the relationship between premises and conclusions. Sentence (C) introduces a practical shift, bridging theoretical discussion with real-world applications, aligning with the paragraph's final focus.

Option A is incorrect because the paragraph begins with defining arguments, making an introductory sentence out of context.

Option B is incorrect as it continues theoretical discussion rather than introducing a new perspective.

Option D is incorrect because it concludes the paragraph's discussion on practical applications, making the sentence at (C) a better fit.

Hence, the correct answer is option(3).

3- DIRECTIONS for the question: The passage below is accompanied by a set of questions. Choose the best answer to each question.

The biggest challenge [The Nutmeg's Curse by Chosh] throws down is the prevailing understanding of when the climate crisis started. Most of us have accepted . . . that it started with the widespread use of coal at the beginning of the Industrial Age in the 18th century and worsened with the mass adoption of oil and natural gas in the 20th, Ghosh takes this history at least three centuries back, to the start of European colonialism in the 15th century. He [starts] the book with a 1621 massacre by Dutch invaders determined to impose a monopoly on nutmeg cultivation and trade in the Banda islands in today's Indonesia. Not only do the Dutch systematically depopulate the islands through genocide, but they also try their best to bring nutmeg cultivation into plantation mode. These are the two points to which Ghosh returns through examples from around the world. One is how European colonialists decimated not only indigenous populations but also indigenous understanding of the relationship between humans and Earth. Two, how this was an invasion not only of humans but of the Earth itself, and how this continues to the present day by looking at nature as a 'resource' to exploit. . .

We know we are facing more frequent and more severe heatwaves, storms, floods, droughts and wildfires due to climate change. We know our expansion through deforestation, dam building, and canal cutting - in short, terraforming, the word Ghosh uses - has brought us repeated disasters... Are these the responses of an angry Gaia who has finally had enough? By using the word 'curse' in the title, the author makes it clear that he thinks so. Use the pronoun 'who' knowingly, because Chosh has quoted many non-European sources to enquire into the relationship between humans and the world around them so that he can question the prevalent way of looking at Earth as an inert object to be exploited to the maximum.

As Ghosh" 's text, notes and bibliography show once more, none of this is new. There have always been challenges to the way European colonialists looked at other civilisations and Earth. It is just that the invaders and their myriad backers in the fields of economics, politics, anthropology, philosophy, literature, technology, physics, chemistry, and biology have dominated global intellectual discourse....

There are other points of view that we can hear today if we listen hard enough. Those observing global climate negotiations know about the Latin American way of looking at Earth as Pachamama (Earth Mother). They also know how such a framing is just provided lip service and is ignored in the substantive portions of the negotiations. In The Nutmeg's Curse, Ghosh explains why. He shows the extent of the vested interest in the oil economy - not only for oil-exporting countries but also for a superpower like the US that controls oil drilling, oil prices and oil movement around the world. Many of us know power utilities are sabotaging decentralised solar power generation today because it hits their revenues and control. And how the other points of view are so often drowned out.
Question:
Which one of the following, if true, would make the reviewer's choice of the pronoun "who" for Gala Inappropriate?

a) There is a direct cause-effect relationship between human activities and global climate change.

b) Ghosh's book has a different title: "The Nutmeg's Revenge".

c) Modem Western science discovers new evidence for the Earth being an inanimate object.

d) Non-European societies have perceived the Earth as a non-living source of all resources.

Solution:

Explanation: Using the pronoun "who" for Gaia reflects viewing Earth as a living entity, consistent with Ghosh's perspective. If non-European societies saw Earth solely as a non-living resource, this would contradict the use of a personifying pronoun.

Option 1 is incorrect because establishing a cause-effect relationship between human activities and climate change supports, rather than contradicts, personifying the Earth.

Option 2 is incorrect as Ghosh's book title is not relevant to the pronoun's appropriateness.
Option 3 is incorrect because new evidence about Earth being inanimate from Western science does not relate to the pronoun issue in the context of Ghosh's focus.

Hence, the correct answer is option(4).

4- Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given words.

A fast-moving stream of water

  1. Torrent

  2. Quake

  3. Volcano

  4. Fissure

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Solution:

The correct choice is the first option.

A torrent refers to a strong and fast-flowing stream of water. The term is often used to describe a rushing river or a heavy downpour. It conveys the idea of a forceful and rapid flow, making it the correct one-word substitution for a fast-moving stream of water.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Quake refers to a trembling or shaking movement, typically associated with earthquakes.

  • A volcano pertains to a vent in the Earth's crust that erupts lava, ash, and gases.

  • A fissure refers to a narrow opening or crack.

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5- Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Carry the day

  1. Win a victory

  2. Lift a heavy load

  3. Bear the burden

  4. Lead an army

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Solution:

The correct choice is the first option.

Carry the day means to be victorious or be successful. Thus, win a victory is the appropriate choice, as it is the correct meaning.

6- Directions: Five jumbled up sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5), related to a topic, are given below. Four of them can be put together to form a coherent paragraph. Identify the odd sentence and key in the number of that sentence as your answer.

Question:
1. Self-care particularly links to loneliness, behavioural problems, and negative academic outcomes.
2. "Latchkey children" refers to children who routinely return home from school to empty homes and take care of themselves for extended periods of time.
3. Although self-care generally points to negative outcomes, it is important to consider that the bulk of research has yet to track long-term consequences.
4. In research and practice, the phrase "children in self-care" has come to replace latchkey in an effort to more accurately reflect the nature of their circumstances.
5. Although parents might believe that self-care would be beneficial for development, recent research has found quite the opposite.

a) Sentence 1

b) Sentence 2

c) Sentence 3

d) Sentence 4

Solution:

The odd sentence is: 1. Sentences 2, 3, 4, and 5 work together to discuss the concept of "latchkey children" (or "children in self-care"), its implications, and the research findings related to self-care. Sentence 1, while tangentially related to self-care, introduces specific outcomes like loneliness and negative academic results without integrating smoothly into the central theme of the terminology or broader research findings. It disrupts the flow of the paragraph.

Hence. the answer is option (1).

7- DIRECTIONS for the question: The passage below is accompanied by a set of questions. Choose the best answer to each question.

The Second Hand September campaign, led by Oxfam . . . seeks to encourage shopping at local organisations and charities as alternatives to fast fashion brands such as Primark and Boohoo in the name of saving our planet. As innocent as mindless scrolling through online shops may seem, such consumers are unintentionally-or perhaps even knowingly- contributing to an industry that uses more energy than aviation. . . .

Brits buy more garments than any other country in Europe, so it comes as no shock that many of those clothes end up in UK landfills each year: 300,000 tonnes of them, to be exact. This waste of clothing is destructive to our planet, releasing greenhouse gasses as "lothes are burnt as well as bleeding toxins and dyes into the surrounding soil and water. As ecologist Chelsea Rochman bluntly put it, "The mismanagement of our waste has even come back to haunt us on our dinner plate."

It's not surprising, then, that people are scrambling for a solution, the most common of which is second-hand shopping. Retailers selling consigned clothing are currently expanding at a rapid rate ....If everyone bought just one used item in a year, it would save 449 million lbs of waste, equivalent to the weight of 1 million Polar bears. "Thrifting" has increasingly become a trendy practice. London is home to many second-hand, or more commonly coined 'vintage', shops across the city from Bayswater to Brixton.
So you're cool and you care about the planet; you've killed two birds with one stone. But do people simply purchase a second- hand item, flash it on Instagram with \#vintage and call it a day without considering whether what they are doing is actually effective?

According to a study commissioned by Patagonia, for instance, older clothes shed more microfibres. These can end up in our rivers and seas after just one wash due to the worn material, thus contributing to microfibre pollution. To break it down, the amount of microfibres released by laundering 100,000 fleece jackets is equivalent to as many as 11,900 plastic grocery bags, and up to 40 per cent of that ends up in our oceans. So where does this leave second-hand consumers? [They would be well advised to buy] high-quality items that shed less and last longer [as this] combats both microfibre pollution and excess garments ending up in landfills.

Luxury brands would rather not circulate their latest season stock around the globe to be sold at a cheaper price, which is why companies like ThredUP, a US fashion resale marketplace, have not yet caught on in the UK. There will always be a market for consignment but there is also a whole generation of people who have been taught that only buying new products is the norm; second-hand luxury goods are not in their psyche. Ben Whitaker, director at Liquidation Firm B-Stock, told Prospect that unless recycling becomes cost-effective and filters into mass production, with the right technology to partner it, "high-end retailers would rather put brand before sustainability."

Question:
According to the author, companies like ThredUP have not caught on in the UK for all of the following reasons EXCEPT that:

a) luxury brands want to maintain their brand image.

b) the British don't buy second-hand clothing.

c) recycling is currently not financially attractive for luxury brands.

d) luxury brands do not like their product to be devalued.

Solution:

The passage does not suggest that the British don't buy second-hand clothing. In fact, it mentions that second-hand shopping, especially "thrifting," has become trendy in London, indicating that people in the UK are indeed interested in second-hand clothing. The other options are mentioned in the passage as reasons why ThredUP has not caught on in the UK: luxury brands want to maintain their brand image, recycling is not financially attractive for luxury brands, and luxury brands do not want their products to be devalued.

The correct answer is 2) the British don't buy second-hand clothing.

Hence, the answer is option (2).

8- Directions: The passage below is accompanied by a set of questions. Choose the best answer to each question.

The Second Hand September campaign, led by Oxfam . . . seeks to encourage shopping at local organisations and charities as alternatives to fast fashion brands such as Primark and Boohoo in the name of saving our planet. As innocent as mindless scrolling through online shops may seem, such consumers are unintentionally-or perhaps even knowingly- contributing to an industry that uses more energy than aviation. . . .

Brits buy more garments than any other country in Europe, so it comes as no shock that many of those clothes end up in UK landfills each year: 300,000 tonnes of them, to be exact. This waste of clothing is destructive to our planet, releasing greenhouse gasses as "lothes are burnt as well as bleeding toxins and dyes into the surrounding soil and water. As ecologist Chelsea Rochman bluntly put it, "The mismanagement of our waste has even come back to haunt us on our dinner plate."

It's not surprising, then, that people are scrambling for a solution, the most common of which is second-hand shopping. Retailers selling consigned clothing are currently expanding at a rapid rate ....If everyone bought just one used item in a year, it would save 449 million lbs of waste, equivalent to the weight of 1 million Polar bears. "Thrifting" has increasingly become a trendy practice. London is home to many second-hand, or more commonly coined 'vintage', shops across the city from Bayswater to Brixton.
So you're cool and you care about the planet; you've killed two birds with one stone. But do people simply purchase a second- hand item, flash it on Instagram with \#vintage and call it a day without considering whether what they are doing is actually effective?

According to a study commissioned by Patagonia, for instance, older clothes shed more microfibres. These can end up in our rivers and seas after just one wash due to the worn material, thus contributing to microfibre pollution. To break it down, the amount of microfibres released by laundering 100,000 fleece jackets is equivalent to as many as 11,900 plastic grocery bags, and up to 40 per cent of that ends up in our oceans. So where does this leave second-hand consumers? [They would be well advised to buy] high-quality items that shed less and last longer [as this] combats both microfibre pollution and excess garments ending up in landfills.

Luxury brands would rather not circulate their latest season stock around the globe to be sold at a cheaper price, which is why companies like ThredUP, a US fashion resale marketplace, have not yet caught on in the UK. There will always be a market for consignment but there is also a whole generation of people who have been taught that only buying new products is the norm; second-hand luxury goods are not in their psyche. Ben Whitaker, director at Liquidation Firm B-Stock, told Prospect that unless recycling becomes cost-effective and filters into mass production, with the right technology to partner it, "high-end retailers would rather put brand before sustainability."

Question:
The act of "thrifting", as described in the passage, can be considered ironic because it:

a) offers luxury clothing at cut-rate prices.

b) is not cost-effective for retailers.

c) is an anti-consumerist attitude.

d) has created environmental problems.

Solution:

The irony in "thrifting" comes from the fact that, while it is presented as a sustainable alternative to fast fashion, it has unintended environmental consequences. For instance, older clothes can shed microfibres, contributing to pollution. The passage explains that washing second-hand clothing, especially older garments, can actually lead to microfibre pollution, which is damaging to the environment. This makes the act of thrifting ironic, as it’s intended to help the planet but may still contribute to environmental problems. Hence, the answer is option 4.

9- Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word "inundate":

a) The city streets were inundated with floodwaters after the heavy rain.

b) The company decided to inundate the market with their new product.

c) Her inbox was inundated with emails from clients.

d) They planned to inundate the garden with pesticides to control the pests.

Solution:

The word "inundate" means to overwhelm with a flood or great quantity of something. Using it to describe the intentional spreading of pesticides is inappropriate. The correct option is (d).

10- Choose the option which has the incorrect or inappropriate usage of the word "ubiquitous":

a) Mobile phones have become ubiquitous in today's society.

b) The internet has made information ubiquitous and easily accessible.

c) He was surprised by the ubiquitous palm trees in the desert.

d) Pollution has become a ubiquitous problem in urban areas.

Solution:

The word "ubiquitous" means present, appearing, or found everywhere. it is an adjective and in the sentence "He was surprised by the ubiquitous palm trees in the desert" it has been incorrectly used grammatically as THE should be followed by a noun. The correct option is (c).

11- The four sentences (labelled 1, 2, 3 and 4) given below, when properly sequenced, would yield a coherent paragraph. Decide on the proper sequencing of the order of the sentences and key in the sequence of the four numbers as your answer.

1. Algorithms hosted on the internet are accessed by many, so biases in AI modelshave resulted in much larger impact, adversely affecting far larger groups of people.

2. Though “algorithmic bias” is the popular term, the foundation of such biasis not in algorithms, but in the data; algorithms are not biased, data is, as algorithms merely reflect persistent patterns that are present in the training data.

3. Despite their widespread impact, it is relatively easier to fix AI biases than human-generated biases, as it is simpler to identify the former than to try to make people unlearn behaviors learnt over generations.

4. The impact of biased decisions made by humans is localised and geographically confined, but with the advent of AI, the impact of such decisions is spread over a much wider scale.

a) Sequence - 4,3,1,2

b) Sequence - 4,2,3,1

c) Sequence - 1,2,3,4

d) Sequence - 2,3,1,4

Solution:

The sequence 4312 presents a coherent argument about Western misconceptions of African tradition, asserts the reality of a rich local culture, uses an example of contemporary writing, and explores the conflict between Western and African traditions.

Hence, the correct answer is option(1).

12- DIRECTIONS for the question: There is a sentence missing in the paragraph below. Look at the paragraph and decide in which blank (option 1, 2, 3, or 4) the following sentence would best fit.

Sentence: This philosophical cut at one's core beliefs, values, and way of life is difficult enough.

Paragraph: The experience of reading philosophy is often disquieting. When reading philosophy, the values around which one has heretofore organised one's life may come to look provincial, flatly wrong, or even evil._(A)_. When beliefs previously held as truths are rendered implausible, new beliefs, values, and ways of living may be required. (B). What's worse, philosophers admonish each other to remain unsutured until such time as a defensible new answer is revealed or constructed. Sometimes philosophical writing is even strictly critical in that it does not even attempt to provide an alternative after tearing down a cultural or conceptual citadel. (C), The reader of philosophy must be prepared for the possibility of this experience. While reading philosophy can help one clarify one's values, and even make one self-conscious for the first time of the fact that there are good reasons for believing what one believes, it can also generate unremediated doubt that is difficult to live with. _(D)_.

a) Blank A

b) Blank B

c) Blank C

d) Blank D

Solution:

The missing sentence in Option 2 fits well with the paragraph's discussion on "productive dualism" in developing countries and helps establish the context for subsequent discussions on this topic.

Hence, the correct answer is option(2).

13- Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word.

ABOMINABLE

  1. Delightful

  2. Hateful

  3. Colourful

  4. Distasteful

Solution:

The correct choice is the first option.

Abominable is synonymous with something detestable or unpleasant. Delightful signifies something that is extremely pleasing or enjoyable, making it the correct antonym.

The meanings of the other options are as follows:

  • Hateful refers to something that is full of hate.

  • Colourful describes something that is vibrant, rich in colours, or visually striking.

  • Distasteful refers to something that is offensive, unpleasant, or objectionable.

14- Find the misfit sentence:

a) The marketing team launched a successful advertising campaign.

b) The dessert tasted heavenly after a spicy meal.

c) The scientists conducted groundbreaking research on climate change.

d) The athlete broke the world record in the 100 -meter sprint.

Solution: Sentence (b) is the misfit because it is about food and taste, while the others describe achievements or scientific endeavours.

15- Instructions
The passage below is accompanied by a set of questions. Choose the best answer to each question. Comprehension:

The Chinese have two different concepts of a copy. Fangzhipin . . . are imitations where the difference from the original is obvious. These are small models or copies that can be purchased in a museum shop, for example. The second concept for a copy is fuzhipin . . . They are exact reproductions of the original, which, for the Chinese, are of equal value to the original. It has absolutely no negative connotations. The discrepancy with regard to the understanding of what a copy is has often led to misunderstandings and arguments between Chinese and Western museums. The Chinese often send copies abroad instead of originals, in the firm belief that they are not essentially different from the originals. The rejection that then comes from the Western museums is perceived by the Chinese as an insult. . . .

The Far Eastern notion of identity is also very confusing to the Western observer. The Ise Grand Shrine [in Japan] is 1,300 years old for the millions of Japanese people who go there on pilgrimage every year. But in reality, this temple complex is completely rebuilt from scratch every 20 years. . . .

The cathedral of Freiburg Minster in southwest Germany is covered in scaffolding almost all year round. The sandstone from which it is built is a very soft, porous material that does not withstand natural erosion by rain and wind. After a while, it crumbles. As a result, the cathedral is continually being examined for damage, and eroded stones are replaced. In the cathedral’s dedicated workshop, copies of the damaged sandstone figures are constantly being produced. Of course, attempts are made to preserve the stones from the Middle Ages for as long as possible. But at some point, they, too, are removed and replaced with new stones.

Fundamentally, this is the same operation as with the Japanese shrine, except in this case, the production of a replica takes place very slowly and over long periods of time. In the field of art as well, the idea of an unassailable original developed historically in the Western world. Back in the 17th century [in the West], excavated artworks from antiquity were treated quite differently from today. They were not restored in a way that was faithful to the original. Instead, there was massive intervention in these works, changing their appearance. . . .

It is probably this intellectual position that explains why Asians have far fewer scruples about cloning than Europeans. The South Korean cloning researcher Hwang Woo-suk, who attracted worldwide attention with his cloning experiments in 2004, is a Buddhist. He found a great deal of support and followers among Buddhists, while Christians called for a ban on human cloning. Hwang legitimized his cloning experiments with his religious affiliation: ‘I am Buddhist, and I have no philosophical problem with cloning. And as you know, the basis of Buddhism is that life is recycled through reincarnation. In some ways, I think, therapeutic cloning restarts the circle of life.’

Question:-
Which one of the following scenarios is unlikely to follow from the arguments in the passage?

a) A 17th century British painter would have no problem adding personal touches when restoring an ancient Roman painting.

b) A 20th century Japanese Buddhist monk would value a reconstructed shrine as the original.

c) A 17th century French artist who adhered to a Christian worldview would need to be completely true to the original intent of a painting when restoring it.

d) A 21st century Christian scientist is likely to oppose cloning because of his philosophical orientation.

Solution:

The passage provides historical context for how artworks from ancient times were treated during the 17th century in Western civilizations. Unlike today's preservation-focused approach, artists and restorers during this period did not aim to faithfully replicate the original artworks. Rather, they frequently made significant modifications to these excavated pieces, resulting in substantial changes to their original appearance.

In light of this historical backdrop, Option C—which posits that a 17th-century French artist with Christian beliefs would be obligated to stay entirely faithful to the original intention of a painting during the restoration process—appears to be at odds with the practices described in the passage. The text explicitly states that during the 17th century, the priority was not on preserving the original form of an artwork. There was "massive intervention" in these pieces, meaning they were altered considerably during the restoration process. This suggests that the reverence for an "unassailable original" may not have been as deeply ingrained in 17th-century restoration practices as it is in contemporary ones.

Contrastingly, Options A, B, and D are scenarios about which the passage does not provide enough information to form a definitive judgment. Therefore, they remain ambiguous in the context of the passage's insights.

Therefore, based on the arguments and evidence presented in the passage, Option C emerges as the most improbable scenario. It contradicts the historical practices described by suggesting that a 17th-century French artist, even one adhering to a Christian worldview, would be strictly committed to restoring an artwork faithfully to its original form. Hence, Option C is the correct choice for this question.

Hence, the correct answer is option(3).

MAH MBA CET VARC 2025 Preparation Tips

To perform well in the VARC section of MAH MBA CET 2025, the candidates must read newspapers, editorials, and business magazines to enhance reading and vocabulary. Practice of para jumbles, sentence correction, and reading comprehension passages regularly is necessary. Previous years' papers and mock tests should be solved to understand the pattern of the exam and enhance speed. Moreover, learning shortcut methods for rapid passage analysis can enhance efficiency. The candidates should also prepare for the exam using the best MAH MA CET preparation materials for more practice.

  • Read Daily – Read newspapers, editorials, and business magazines daily to enhance reading speed and understanding.

  • Master Vocabulary – Learn new words every day with flashcards, word lists, and apps to address synonyms, antonyms, and cloze tests.

  • Practice RC Passages – Practice various Reading Comprehension questions to improve your capacity to read and analyze passages with speed.

  • Work on Grammar & Sentence Correction – Review key grammar rules and practice error spotting in sentences.

  • Improve Para Jumbles – Enhance logical sequence abilities to answer mixed-up paragraphs correctly.

  • Take Timed Mock Tests – Practice under examination conditions to gain speed, accuracy, and time management skills.

  • Analyze Mistakes – Check and learn from wrong answers in mock tests in order to recognize weak points and perform better.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is MAH MBA CET?

MAH MBA CET exam is a state-level entrance test held for entry into MBA/MMS courses of Maharashtra. It is an internet-based test testing a candidate’s logical, verbal, and quantitative aptitude.

2. What are the main sections in MAH MBA CET?

The test contains four sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension, and Quantitative Aptitude. Logical Reasoning has the maximum weightage.

3. Is there a negative marking in MAH MBA CET?

No, there is no negative marking in the MAH MBA CET exam. Students can answer all questions without fear of losing marks for wrong answers.

4. How many questions are there in MAH MBA CET?

There are 200 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), with one mark awarded per question. The test lasts for a total of 150 minutes.

5. What is the difficulty level of the MAH MBA CET exam?

The level of difficulty is usually moderate, but Logical Reasoning is usually the most challenging section. Speed and accuracy are very important in order to score well.

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Questions related to MAH MBA CET

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You are likely a Type B student for the MAH MBA CET.

Here's why:

  • Type A students typically require both HSC and graduation from Maharashtra.
  • Type B students need either their or their parents' domicile in Maharashtra.

Since you were born and reside in Maharashtra, fulfilling the domicile criteria, you fall under Type B. The mode of your graduation (online or offline) doesn't affect your candidature type in this case.

However, it's crucial to verify this information on the official MAH MBA CET website or contact the authorities for definitive confirmation

hope this helps you!!

Hello aspirant,

The MBA Mah CET dates for 2024 have been revealed. The dates of the 2024 MAH MBA CET test are March 9 and 10. The official website, cetcell.mahacet.org, has the Maharashtra CET dates for 2024. As stated in the MAH CET schedule 2024 that was made public, the registration period will run from January 10 until January 31, 2024.

For more information you can visit our website by clicking on the link given below.

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mah-cet-important-dates

Thank you

Hope this information helps you.

Hello,

MAH CET MBA is to be conducted for 150 minutes in cbt mode, there are a total of four sections such as logical reasoning with 75 questions, abstract reasoning with 25 questions, , quantitative aptitude with 50 questions, and verbal ability/reading comprehension with 50 questions. one mark is awarded for each   correct answer, there is no negative marking,

The integral topics for each section has been mentioned below;

Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension consists of topics such as Antonyms, Comprehension of passages, Fill in the blanks, Grammar, Vocabulary, Para Jumbles, Synonyms, Sentence completion, Sentence arrangement, Sentence Correction, Spelling/Inappropriate usage, Phrase replacement, Odd Sentence Para Jumble, Verbal Reasoning

Logical/Abstract Ability consists of the topics such as Symbol-based Comparison, Linear and Circular Arrangement, Direction, Sequential Output, Series Completion, Conditional Coding, Selection Criteria, Venn Diagram, Verbal Ability. Input/Output,Blood Relations, Coding/Decoding, Syllogisms

Quantitative Aptitude consists of topics such as Arithmetic, Algebra, Geometry, Mensuration, Probability, Ratio & Proportion, Numbers, Percentage, Quantitative Reasoning, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation - Graphs, Charts, Tables

check out our page at https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mah-cet-syllabus to know more details regarding this.

hello aspirant,

I hope that you are doing absolutely great.

With reference to your above mentioned query, I would like to tell you that you are not eligible for MAH MBA CET Exam as the minimmum qualifying score in graduation needs to be 50% and 45 percent marks in total aggregate for backward class and those disabled candidates who belong to Maharashtra state. But you have scored 48% in grduation.

Further, below are the detail eligibility criteria;

  • Candidates should have completed their Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of duration from any institution/ university which should be recognized by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or Association of Indian Universities.

  • Candidates must be done their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50 percent marks in total aggregate or its equivalent. (45 percent marks in total aggregate for backward class and those disabled candidates who belong to Maharashtra state)

  • Note - Those who are pursuing their final year of graduation are also eligible to apply for MAH CET 2022.

Further, you can follow the below mentioned link to know more about the MAH MBA eligibility criteria ; https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mah-cet-eligibility-criteria

i hope that this will help.




Hello Aspirant,

I hope you are doing well.

There are many books available in the market and online that will assist candidates in better preparing for the MAH CET MBA 2022 and resolving their problems. The following are some of the best books for MAH CET MBA 2022:

  • 50+ Solved Papers MBA by Arihant Publications

  • Maharashtra MBA MH-CET 2022 by Arihant Publications

  • How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for CAT by Arun Sharma

  • MH-CET (MBA/ MMS) Entrance Guide by Disha Publications

  • How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for CAT by Arun Sharma

  • How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT by Arun Sharma

  • The Pearson Guide to CET: MBA Maharashtra by Vandana Thorpe

  • Target MHCET (MBA/MMS) – Past papers + 6 Mock Tests by Disha Publications

  • Maharashtra MBA CET Guide by RPH Editorial Board by Priyanka Prakashan

  • Study material on all sections of MBA CET Maharashtra by Chandresh Agarwal

You can downoad them from the lonk given below:

https://bschool.careers360.com/articles/mah-cet-syllabus#Best-Books-to-Prepare-for-MAH-CET-MBA-2022

I hope this helps.

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