Karnataka General Knowledge Notes for PGCET MBA
1. Proficiency in English Language
- Synonyms & Antonyms: Learn commonly asked word pairs.
- Grammar: Focus on subject-verb agreement, articles, prepositions, and tenses.
- Sentence Correction: Spot grammatical errors in sentences.
- Reading Comprehension: Practice passages with inference, vocabulary, and summary questions.
- Fill in the Blanks: Based on grammar and vocabulary.
- One-word Substitution: Identify a single word that represents a phrase.
2. General Knowledge (India & Current Affairs)
- Current Affairs: International, national, and sports events.
- Indian Constitution: Fundamental rights, directive principles, amendments.
- Economy: Budget, RBI functions, monetary policy.
- Business & Trade: Indian companies, MNCs, industrial policies.
- Science & Tech: Basic discoveries, inventions, ISRO, DRDO updates.
3. Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Analogies: Identify relationship patterns.
- Number Series: Detect number patterns or missing numbers.
- Coding-Decoding: Decode letter/number patterns.
- Blood Relations: Family tree logic problems.
- Direction Sense: Distance and directions based logic.
- Syllogism: Logical deduction from given statements.
- Puzzle Test: Arrangement-based logical puzzles.
4. Quantitative Analysis
Karnataka General Knowledge Notes for PGCET MBA
- Arithmetic: Percentages, profit-loss, SI/CI, time & work, time & distance.
- Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations.
- Geometry: Lines, angles, triangles, circles.
- Mensuration: Area, surface area, volume of shapes.
- Number System: LCM, HCF, divisibility.
- Data Interpretation: Bar graphs, pie charts, and tables.
5. Computer Awareness
- Basic Concepts: A computer is an electronic device that processes data.
- Types: Analog, Digital, Hybrid computers.
- Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Scanner.
- Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, Speakers.
- Memory: RAM (volatile), ROM (non-volatile), Cache.
- Storage Devices: HDD, SSD, USB, CD/DVD.
- Software:
- System Software: Windows, Linux.
- Application Software: MS Office, Browsers.
- MS Office:
- Word: Formatting, Paragraph, Tables.
- Excel: Formulas, Charts, Cell referencing.
- PowerPoint: Slides, Animations.
- Internet Basics: IP Address, Domain, URL, Email basics.
- Cyber Security: Virus, Malware, Phishing, Firewalls.
- Terms: Cloud Computing, AI, Machine Learning, OS.
Sample Computer Awareness Questions
1. Which of the following is an output device?
a) Keyboard b) Scanner c) Monitor d) Mouse
Karnataka General Knowledge Notes for PGCET MBA
Answer: c) Monitor
2. What is the full form of CPU?
a) Central Processing Unit
b) Computer Processing Unit
c) Central Program Utility
d) Control Program Unit
Answer: a) Central Processing Unit
3. Which program is used to prepare spreadsheets?
a) MS Word b) MS Excel c) MS PowerPoint d) MS Access
Answer: b) MS Excel
