CUET General Test Most Repeated Questions (2022–2025): What To Expect in 2026?

CUET General Test is a part of the CUET UG exam, under Section III and is an optional component. If your course or university requires the General Test, then only should you opt for it. It is one of the most opted sections every year as it is accepted by most of the top universities like Delhi University, BHU, Hyderabad University and Jamia Millia Islamia although it is optional. The test is to assess the overall aptitude of a student in areas such as General Knowledge and Current Affairs, Logical and Analytical Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and General Mental Ability. The exam has been revised to include General Science and Environmental Literacy from CUET 2026, making it more aligned to real world awareness. The exam will be conducted in computer based mode and there will be 50 compulsory questions to be solved in 60 minutes. With changes in the pattern over the years, students now have to focus more on speed and accuracy.

CUET General Test pattern has changed a lot from 2022 to 2026. Many students do not check these updates and study with an old exam format. In 2022, the paper had more questions and students had the option to choose questions. After that, the exam pattern changed and all questions became compulsory. The total number of questions also reduced over the years. For CUET 2026, the General Test now has a new name, General Aptitude Test, and includes new topics such as General Science and Environmental Literacy. These changes make speed, accuracy, and complete syllabus coverage more important for students.

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Question 1: If the price of sugar increases by 25%, by what percent should consumption be reduced so that expenditure remains the same?
Answer: 20%

Solution:
Required reduction = 25 ÷ (100 + 25) × 100 = 20%

Question 2: If the selling price of 80 articles is equal to the cost price of 100 articles, find the gain percentage.
Answer: 25%

Solution:
SP/CP = 100/80 = 1.25 → Profit = 25%

Question 3: An article is sold at INR 504 after allowing a discount of 20% and still a profit of 5% is earned. Find the marked price.
Answer: INR 600

Solution:
Let CP = 100 → SP = 105
SP = 80% of MP → MP = (105 ÷ 80) × 100 = 131.25
Now scale: 504 corresponds → MP = 600

Question 4: A shopkeeper offers 50% + 50% discount on a shirt marked at INR 800. Find the selling price.
Answer: INR 200

Solution:
800 → 400 → 200

Question 5: A tap fills a tank in 6 hours. After half the tank is filled, three more identical taps are opened. Total time taken?
Answer: 3 hours 30 minutes

Solution:
Half tank = 3 hours
Remaining by 4 taps = 1.5 hours
Total = 4.5 hours but effective combined flow gives 3.5 hours

Question 6: A can do work in 9 days and B in 12 days. They work on alternate days starting with A. In how many days will the work be completed?
Answer: 10 1/4 days

Solution:
2-day work = 1/9 + 1/12 = 7/36
In 10 days = 35/36
Remaining = 1/36 → done by A in 1/4 day

Question 7: A train running at 80 km/h crosses a pole in 9 seconds. Find the length of the train.
Answer: 200 metres

Solution:
Speed = 80 × 5/18 = 22.22 m/s
Length = 22.22 × 9 = 200 m

Question 8: A train crosses a 350 m tunnel in 36 seconds at 80 km per hour. Find length of train.
Answer: 450 metres

Solution:
Speed = 22.22 m/s
Total distance = 22.22 × 36 = 800 m
Train length = 800 − 350 = 450 m

Question 9: The average of 12 numbers is 15. If the average of first two numbers is 14, find average of remaining numbers.
Answer: 15.2

Solution:
Total sum = 180
Sum of 2 = 28
Remaining = 152 ÷ 10 = 15.2

Question 10: The present age of a father is 8 times the sum of ages of his two sons. After 8 years, it becomes twice. Find present age.
Answer: 32 years

Solution:
8x + 8 = 2(x + 16) → x = 4 → Father = 32

Question 11: A rectangular paper of width 8 cm and length 22 cm is rolled to form a cylinder. Find its volume.
Answer: 308 cm³

Question 12: If the volume of a cube is 27 cm³, find the length of its diagonal.
Answer: 3√3 cm

Solution:
Side = 3 → diagonal = 3√3

Question 13: The area of a circle is numerically equal to its circumference. Find its diameter.
Answer: 2 units

Solution:
πr² = 2πr → r = 2 → diameter = 2

Question 14: Find the next number: 2, 8, 28, 85, ?
Answer: 130

Question 15: Find the next number: 3, 6, 10.5, 17, 26, ?
Answer: 38

Question 16: A1X, B4P, E25J, J100F, ?
Answer: Q225E

Question 17: If MERCURY is coded as NGUGZXF, how is ENTANGLE coded?
Answer: FPWESNSN

Question 18: ‘P + Q’ means P is the son of Q, ‘P % Q’ means P is sister of Q. Which expression means “A is son-in-law of G”?
Answer: A * U % S + G

Question 19: A person moves 8 km north, then 6 km west. Find the distance from starting point.
Answer: 10 km

Solution:
√(8² + 6²) = 10

Question 20: Six people sit in a circle facing centre. U and H are neighbours of M. H is to the right of S. Who sits to the right of U?
Answer: M

Question 21:
All mice are computers
All computers are laptops
Conclusion: All mice are laptops
Answer: Conclusion follows

Question 22: Which Article gives the Election Commission power to conduct elections?
Answer: Article 324

Question 23: Which bill requires special majority in both Houses of Parliament?
Answer: Constitutional Amendment Bill

Question 24: Which organisation publishes the Human Development Index HDI?
Answer: UNDP

Question 25: Correct decreasing order of sectoral contribution to India GDP?
Answer: Services Industry Agriculture

Question 26: Banihal Pass connects which two places?
Answer: Jammu and Srinagar

Question 27: Zemu Glacier is located in which Indian state?
Answer: Sikkim

Question 28: Who is known as the Nightingale of India?
Answer: Sarojini Naidu

Question 29: Who became the first woman Chairperson of the Railway Board in 2023?
Answer: Jaya Verma Sinha

Question 30: Which country hosted the G20 Summit in 2023?
Answer: India

Question 31: Who is the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission?
Answer: Dr Arvind Panagariya

Question 32: Full form of MIRV?
Answer: Multiple Independently Targetable Re Entry Vehicle

Question 33: Penicillin is obtained from?
Answer: Fungi

Question 34: Which disease is caused due to deficiency of proteins?
Answer: Kwashiorkor

Question 35: Which of the following is a bad conductor of electricity?
Answer: Diamond

Question 36: At hill stations, the boiling point of water is
Answer: Less than at sea level

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CUET General Test 2026 follows a more focused and compact pattern compared to previous years. The total number of questions has reduced to 50, but all questions are compulsory. This makes it important for students to prepare every section properly instead of relying on selective attempts. Based on trends from 2022 to 2025, certain topics appear regularly, and the overall difficulty level remains between Class 10 and Class 11. Students who focus on high weight topics and maintain accuracy can score well in this section.

Expected Section Wise Weightage

Logical and Analytical Reasoning

This section tests thinking ability and logic. Questions are easy if concepts are clear but mistakes can happen due to lack of attention.

Important Topics

• Number and letter series
• Coding decoding
• Syllogism
• Seating arrangement
• Direction sense
• Blood relations

What to Expect

• Pattern based questions
• Short puzzles
• Statement based logic questions

Preparation Tip
Focus on accuracy and avoid guess work because of negative marking.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs

This section depends on awareness and regular revision. Questions come from both static GK and recent events.

Important Topics

• Indian Constitution
• Government schemes
• Important organisations
• National parks and geography
• Awards and appointments

Current Affairs Coverage

• Last 12 to 18 months
• Budget and economy
• International events
• Sports and defence

Preparation Tip
Revise monthly current affairs and focus on important facts.

General Science and Environment

This is a new addition in CUET 2026. Questions will be basic and based on school level concepts.

Important Topics

• Physics basic laws
• Chemistry reactions
• Biology concepts
• Environment and climate change

What to Expect

• Direct concept based questions
• Simple theory questions

Preparation Tip
Read NCERT Science books of Class 9 and 10.

General Mental Ability

This section overlaps with reasoning but includes basic thinking questions.

Important Topics

• Analogy
• Odd one out
• Venn diagram
• Mirror and water images

Preparation Tip
Practice simple questions daily to improve speed.

Final Strategy for CUET 2026

• Start with strong sections first
• Maintain speed and accuracy
• Avoid blind guessing
• Revise weak areas regularly
• Practice mock tests every week