MBA in Finance vs HR: Which Specialization is Best for You?

MBA in Finance vs HR: Which Specialization is Best for You?

Edited By Alen Tom Shaji | Updated on Feb 20, 2025 04:05 PM IST | #CAT

A major question for many MBA aspirants is whether to pursue an MBA in Finance or HR? MBA in finance and MBA in HR both have their pros and cons. HR and Finance are the most popular MBA specializations preferred by the candidates. Candidates should understand the different factors like required skills, industry trends, career opportunities, long-term goals, etc to decide which out of the two specializations is suitable for them. This article serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the Finance and HR specialization to decide the one to choose for an MBA.

MBA in Finance vs HR: Which Specialization is Best for You?
MBA in Finance vs HR: Which Specialization is Best for You?

MBA in Finance or HR?

For the first year of the MBA, the candidates are taught the same curriculum. Upon entering the second year of the MBA candidates are provided with the choice of selecting an MBA specialization. Candidates can choose from a variety of alternatives like Finance, Marketing, HR, Operations, Retail, E-Commerce etc. Specializations like Finance, Marketing, and Operations tend to have more salary than others like Human Resources.

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MBA in Finance or HR? Skillset Comparison

Finance and HR are two very different MBA specializations to deal with. Both have a skillset unique to them. Some skills might appear to be common but those are the general skills common to every MBA specialization. The skills that one gets specialized in after these MBA specializations are given in the table below.

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MBA Finance Skills

MBA HR Skills

Financial Analysis

Employee Relations

Financial Modelling

Recruitment Strategies

Investment Strategies

Organizational Behaviour

Risk Management

Performance Management

MBA in Finance or HR? Career Opportunities

When it comes to career opportunities finance is a much more preferred MBA specialization than HR. An MBA in finance can get a candidate a high-paying job in top companies operating in fields like Investment Banking, Asset Management, Equity Research Analyst, and Financial Analysis. The HR specialization on the other hand has limited career choices for candidates. Candidates with an MBA specializing in HR tend to stay within the domain of recruitment. The industry can vary though. Different career roles for both MBA specializations are given in the table below.

MBA Finance Career Roles

MBA HR Career Roles

Financial Analyst

HR Manager

Investment Banker

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Financial Manager

Organisational Development Consultant

Equity Research Analyst (Buy/Sell Side)

Chief Human Resource Officer

Institutional Trader

Performance Coach

Fund Manager


Chief Financial Officer


Financial Consultant


MBA in Finance or HR? Industry Trends

The industry trends for MBA in Finance and HR are quite different. Finance roles are generally high paying with roles that are of crucial importance to the company. They often have to make sensitive decisions concerning money. HR roles are also important for the overall health of the organization. The HR roles are also well compensated, especially at senior levels. The best part about HR roles is that they are needed in almost every sector which makes it a very safe choice. Finance roles can have a serious impact during a period of recession.

MBA in Finance or HR? Longterm Goals

The long-term goals and career plans are important to consider when deciding whether to do an MBA in HR or finance. Depending on how a candidate sets long-term goals for their career the choice of either MBA specialization can have a great impact. Candidates wanting to see themselves associated in an important leadership role with any of the big financial institutions should ideally go for an MBA specializing in Finance.

But if a candidate is looking for a safer career route irrespective of industry and wants more work-life balance they should choose HR as their MBA specialization. The pay scale might get stagnant. Candidates choosing finance should prepare themselves for a hectic work life with tight deadlines in exchange for great pay and the opportunity to get relocated to a tier-one country.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Which MBA is better, HR or finance?

It depends on factors like the required skills, industry trends, career opportunities, long-term goals, etc to decide which out of the two specializations is suitable for them.

2. Who gets more salary, HR or finance?

In terms of salary and pay scale, an MBA in Finance tends to pay a lot more than an MBA in HR. At senior levels HR roles are also well compensated but nowhere near finance roles.

3. How do I choose between HR and Finance?

For choosing between HR and Finance various factors should be considered like what are the expectations from one's career, the skillset they excel in, long-term career plans, etc. Based on how both specializations tend to prove for each factor candidates can decide for themselves.

4. What is the MBA HR salary?

The starting salary of an HR after an MBA is generally between Rs. 4 to 10 lakhs per annum. The salary will increase with more and more years of experience. The salary for MBA HR can go up to Rs. 30 lakhs per annum on the higher end.

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Let's dive deep into MBA Entrance Exams (Other than CAT)

1. XAT (Xavier Aptitude Test)

Conducted by: XLRI, Jamshedpur

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Decision Making, Verbal & Logical Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

- Duration: 3 hours.

- Marks: No negative marking for General          Knowledge.

Key Highlights:

- The Decision-Making section tests analytical and situational judgment skills.

- General Knowledge is evaluated during interviews, not for percentile calculation.

Official Website: https://xatonline.in

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2. SNAP (Symbiosis National Aptitude Test)

Conducted by: Symbiosis International (Deemed) University

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: General English, Quantitative, Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency, and Analytical & Logical Reasoning.

- Duration: 1 hour.

- Marks: Total 60 marks (MCQs).

Key Highlights:

- Specifically for admission to Symbiosis institutes like SIBM Pune and SCMHRD.

- Easy-to-moderate difficulty level.

Official Website: https://snaptest.org

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3. CMAT (Common Management Admission Test)

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Quantitative Techniques & Data Interpretation, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, General Awareness, and Innovation & Entrepreneurship.

- Duration: 3 hours.

- Marks: 400 marks.

Key Highlights:

- Accepted by over 1,000 AICTE-approved institutes.

- Includes an optional Innovation & Entrepreneurship section.

Official Website: https://cmat.nta.nic.in

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4. MAT (Management Aptitude Test)

Conducted by: All India Management Association (AIMA)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Language Comprehension, Mathematical Skills, Data Analysis & Sufficiency, Intelligence & Critical Reasoning, and Indian & Global Environment.

- Duration: 2.5 hours.

- Marks: 200 marks.

Key Highlights:

- Held multiple times a year in PBT, CBT, and IBT modes.

- Accepted by more than 600 MBA colleges in India.

Official Website: https://mat.aima.in

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5. NMAT (NMIMS Management Aptitude Test)

Conducted by: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with 50% marks.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Language Skills, Quantitative Skills, and Logical Reasoning.

- Duration: 2 hours.

- Marks: 360 marks.

Key Highlights:

- Allows three attempts, with the best score considered.

- Accepted by NMIMS and partner universities worldwide.

Official Website: https://www.mba.com/exams/nmat

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6. IIFT (Indian Institute of Foreign Trade)

Conducted by: National Testing Agency (NTA)

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree (final-year students can also apply).

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Quantitative Analysis, Reading Comprehension & Verbal Ability, Logical Reasoning & Data Interpretation, and General Knowledge.

- Duration: 2 hours.

- Marks: 300 marks.

Key Highlights:

- Specifically for IIFT’s flagship MBA in International Business.

- General Knowledge plays a significant role in shortlisting.

Official Website: https://iift.nta.nic.in

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7. TISSNET (Tata Institute of Social Sciences National Entrance Test)

Conducted by: Tata Institute of Social Sciences

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: English Proficiency, Mathematics & Logical Reasoning, and General Awareness.

- Duration: 100 minutes.

- Marks: 100 marks.

Key Highlights:

- Focused on social sciences, HRM, and public policy programs.

- General Awareness is crucial (with emphasis on current affairs).

Official Website: https://admissions.tiss.edu

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8. MICAT (MICA Aptitude Test)

Conducted by: MICA, Ahmedabad

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree and a valid CAT/XAT/GMAT score.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Psychometric Test, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, General Awareness, Divergent-Convergent Thinking, and Descriptive Test.

- Duration: 2.5 hours.

Key Highlights:

- Psychometric Test is a qualifying section.

- Specifically for MICA’s flagship PGDM-C program in Strategic Marketing and Communications.

Official Website: https://www.mica.ac.in

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9. GMAT (Graduate Management Admission Test)

Conducted by: Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC)

Eligibility: No specific eligibility; bachelor’s degree recommended.

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Analytical Writing, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Verbal Reasoning.

- Duration: 3 hours 7 minutes.

- Marks: 800 (scaled score).

Key Highlights:

- Globally recognized for MBA programs.

- Popular for Indian B-schools like ISB, SPJIMR, and Great Lakes.

Official Website: https://www.mba.com

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10. MAH-CET (Maharashtra Common Entrance Test)

Conducted by: Maharashtra State CET Cell

Eligibility: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 50% marks (45% for reserved categories).

Exam Pattern:

- Sections: Logical Reasoning, Abstract Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, and Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension.

- Duration: 2.5 hours.

- Marks: 200 marks (MCQs).

Key Highlights:

- Accepted by top Maharashtra B-schools like JBIMS, SIMSREE, and PUMBA.

- Known for its speed-intensive nature with 200 questions in 150 minutes.

Official Website: https://cetcell.mahacet.org


Let me know if you have any doubts regarding a specific exam or any other query.

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Directions for question :

M/s Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, one of the top four audit and accounting firms in the world with headquarters at London, UK, and with an operational presence in 153 countries, hires Management Trainees (MT) from all the premier management institutes of India thrice every year, in the months of January, May and September.

Each new group of Management Trainees (MT) have to go through a four month rigorous training schedule, after which they have to pass through a test consisting of a written assessment and a case-analysis. The top hundred ranked Management Trainees (MT) based on the performance in the test are confirmed as Management Executives (ME). The rest are given the opportunity of undergoing the training for four months one more time along with the next batch of Management Trainees (MT) and then passing through the subsequent test consisting of the written assessment and case-analysis. The Management Trainee (MT) who fails to get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the second time is fired.

The scatter-graph below depicts the number of Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte taking the tests from January 2020 till May 2022, and the vis-à-vis hired Management Trainees (MT) at Deloitte who were fired :

It is also known that for the month of September 2019 at Deloitte, 96 hired Management Trainees (MT) failed to be confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) the first time, and that 36 hired Management Trainees (MT) were fired. 

Question :

In which test did the minimum number of Management Trainees (MT) get confirmed as a Management Executive (ME) in the second attempt ?

Option: 1

September 2020

 

 


Option: 2

May 2021


Option: 3

January 2021

 


Option: 4

January 2022 


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the first customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.15 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.17 pm

 


Option: 3

6.18 pm

 


Option: 4

6.20 pm


Directions for question :

Six sticks of equal lengths were kept in the vertical position in an empty flower-vase, to be arranged at the six corners of a regular hexagon. The two ends of each of the sticks were of different colours. 

The top ends of the sticks were one of each of the following colours – Red, Cyan, Pink, Brown, Black and Green. The bottom ends were one of each of the following colours – Blue, Yellow, White, Orange, Purple and Grey. Both the sets of colours mentioned were in no particular order.

It was also known that :

a) The stick with the red colour was opposite to the stick with the blue colour

b) There were exactly two sticks whose both ends had colours whose names started with the same letter

c) The stick with the grey colour was adjacent to the stick with the white colour

d) The stick with the cyan colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the brown colour and the one with the blue colour

e) The stick with the purple colour was adjacent to both the sticks with the grey colour and the one with the green colour

f) The stick with the white colour was opposite to the stick with the green colour

Question :

What was the colour of the bottom end of the stick having brown colour at the top end ?

Option: 1

 White 

 


Option: 2

Yellow 


Option: 3

Black

 


Option: 4

Grey


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.28 pm

 


Option: 2

6.35 pm

 


Option: 3

6.38 pm


Option: 4

6.45 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the second customer's order be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6.20 pm

 

 


Option: 2

6.18 pm


Option: 3

6.15 pm

 


Option: 4

6.12 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis, when would the third customer's order be considered closed ?

 

Option: 1

6.22 pm

 


Option: 2

6.25 pm


Option: 3

6.28 pm 


Option: 4

6.30 pm


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

A fourth customer comes in and orders two plates of French Toast at 6.24 pm. Suppose Moloy and Niloy had decided to process multiple orders at the same time, however strictly prioritising a first come first serve basis. For exactly how many minutes would one of the friends be idle from 6.00 pm till serving the last customer, assuming that the four customers were the only ones to have come in within the period being discussed ?

Option: 1

9

 


Option: 2

13


Option: 3

18


Option: 4

21


Directions for question:

Two friends Moloy and Niloy passed out from the Purulia Institute of Science and Technology with B.Tech degrees in Mechanical Engineering, but even after a year placement was hard to find. So they decided to take the challenge head-on, came down to Kolkata, rented a garage space on Park Street, and having an affinity towards making people enjoy good food, started their firm named 'B.Tech Bread-Omlette Wala'. 

They started with three items on the menu. One was the French Toast which could be prepared in 3 minutes. The second was the Egg Tortillas which took 15 minutes to prepare. Any one of Moloy and Niloy could prepare any one of them at a time. The third was the Egg Bhurji with French Fries. This however was prepared on an automated fryer which could prepare 3 servings at a time and took 5 minutes irrespective of the number of servings equal to or below 3. The fryer did not need anyone to attend to it, and the time to put in the raw ingredients could be neglected. So one could tend to the preparation of other items while the Egg Bhurji with French Fries were being prepared. 

They wanted to serve the orders as early as possible after the order was given. The individual items in any order were served as and when all the items were ready, and the order was then considered closed. None of the items on the menu were prepared in advance in anticipation of future orders. 

On the first day, 3 groups of customers came in and ordered at 6.00 pm, 6.10 pm, and 6.13 pm. The first order was for a plate of Egg Tortillas, two plates of French Toast, and three plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The second order was for a plate of French Toast and two plates of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. The third order was for a plate of Egg Tortilla and a plate of Egg Bhurji with French Fries. 

On the backdrop of the above information answer the questions given :

Question: 

Had Niloy been absent on that day, and assuming that the next customer's order could only be attended to when the previous customer's order was closed, at what time would the fourth customer's order (refer to the previous question) be considered closed ?

Option: 1

6:38 pm

 


Option: 2

6:42 pm

 


Option: 3

6:47 pm


Option: 4

6:49 pm


Directions for question:

The bar-graph given below shows the foreign exchange reserves of Nepal (in million Rupees) from 2014 to 2021. Answer the following questions based on the graph :

Question:

What was the percentage increase (rounded to the nearest integer, if deemed necessary) in the foreign exchange reserves in 2020 over 2016 ?

Option: 1 None

Option: 2 None

Option: 3 None

Option: 4 None

Directions for question:

The Jadavpur University’s Prince Anwar Shah Road hostel consists of two large separate buildings, one for the ladies and the other for the gents, while having a common kitchen and dining hall. It is the hostel of the CS and the EEC department of engineering students of the university.

In recognition of the growing dissatisfaction and hence complaints among the inmates of the hostel regarding the menu served for dinner, the Dean of the engineering department, Dr Aparesh Sanyal, personally decided to investigate the matter. He set about collecting information about the preference of dinner among the inmates, separately from the gents and the ladies wing of the hostel.

Dr Sanyal was able to gather the following partial information :  

 

Hostel inmates

Menu preference for dinner

Total

Egg Meal

Fish Meal

Chicken Meal

Gents

   

20

 

Ladies

     

64

Total

 

60

   

 

The Warden of the hostel was consulted, who after investigation declared that the following facts were clear :

1. Forty percent of the hostel inmates were ladies

2. One-third of the gentlemen inmates preferred an egg meal for dinner

3. Half the hostel inmates preferred either fish meal or chicken meal

Question:

What proportion of the lady hostel inmates preferred a fish meal for dinner ?

 

 

Option: 1

0.25

 

 


Option: 2

0.50

 


Option: 3

0.75

 


Option: 4

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Marketing Director

A career as Marketing Director is also known as a marketing expert who is responsible for the overall marketing aspect of the company. He or she oversees plans and develops the company's budget. The marketing Director collaborates with the business team to plan and develop the marketing and branding strategies for the company's products or services. 

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Business Development Executive

A Business Development Executive (BDE) is a professional responsible for identifying growth opportunities and fostering strategic partnerships to enhance a company's market position. Typically, a BDE conducts market research, analyses industry trends, and identifies potential clients or business prospects. He or she plays a crucial role in developing and implementing sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. 

A BDE often collaborates with cross-functional teams, including marketing and product development, to align business objectives. Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this role. BDE strives to expand the company's customer base, drive sales, and contribute to overall organisational growth in a dynamic and competitive business environment.

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Content Marketing Specialist

Content Marketing Specialists are also known as Content Specialists. They are responsible for crafting content, editing and developing it to meet the requirements of digital marketing campaigns. To ensure that the material created is consistent with the overall aims of a digital marketing campaign, content marketing specialists work closely with SEO and digital marketing professionals.

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Sales Manager

A sales manager is a revenue-generating source for a company. Any organisation or company which sells a commodity or service requires sales to generate revenue. A Sales manager is a professional responsible for supervising the sales team. An Individual as a sales manager works closely with salespeople, assigns sales territories, sets quotas, mentors the members of the sales, assigns sales training, and builds a sales plan. 

The Sales Manager work also includes hiring and laying off sales personnel after evaluating his or her work performance. In bigger entities, sales quotas and plans are usually set at the executive level. He or she is responsible for overseeing the set target or quotas met by salespeople or upholding any policy. He or she guides his or her fellow salespeople and allows them to sell.

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Business Analyst

Individuals who opt for a career as a business analyst look at how a company operates. He or she conducts research and analyses data to improve his or her knowledge about the company. This is required so that an individual can suggest the company strategies for improving their operations and processes.

In a business analyst  job role a lot of analysis is done, things are learned from past mistakes and the successful strategies are enhanced further. A business analyst goes through real-world data in order to provide the most feasible solutions to an organisation. Students can pursue Business Analytics to become Business Analysts. 

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Marketing Manager

A marketing manager is a person who oversees a company or product marketing. He or she can be in charge of multiple programmes or goods or can be in charge of one product. He or she is enthusiastic, organised, and very diligent in meeting financial constraints. He or she works with other team members to produce advertising campaigns and decides if a new product or service is marketable. 

A Marketing manager plans and executes marketing initiatives to create demand for goods and services and increase consumer awareness of them. A marketing manager prevents unauthorised statements and informs the public that the business is doing everything to investigate and fix the line of products. Students can pursue an MBA in Marketing Management courses to become marketing managers.

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SEO Analyst

An SEO Analyst is a web professional who is proficient in the implementation of SEO strategies to target more keywords to improve the reach of the content on search engines. He or she provides support to acquire the goals and success of the client’s campaigns. 

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Digital Marketing Executive

Digital marketing is growing, diverse, and is covering a wide variety of career paths. Each job function aids in the development of effective digital marketing strategies and techniques. The aims and objectives of the individuals who opt for a career as a digital marketing executive are similar to those of a marketing professional: to build brand awareness, promote company services or products, and increase conversions. Individuals who opt for a career as Digital Marketing Executives, unlike traditional marketing companies, communicate effectively through suitable technology platforms.

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