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    XAT GK Preparation 2023: Questions, Syllabus, Books, Analysis, and Tips

    XAT 2023 GK is the second part of Xavier Aptitude Test which consists of 5 sections divided into 2 parts. General Knowledge marks are not taken into consideration for calculation of score in XAT Result. However, XAT GK Preparation is not to be neglected as, during the personal interview round of XAT Selection Process, questions from GK will be asked. 

    • In Part 2 of XAT 2023, there will be questions on General Knowledge and one Essay Question. 25 minutes will be allotted for Part 2- XAT GK 2023 and essay writing. 
    • There is no negative marking for wrong answers in the General Knowledge section. However, 0.10 marks will be deducted for more than 8 unanswered questions in XAT 2023. CheckXAT Exam Pattern 2023
    • XAT General Knowledge usually has a moderate to difficult level with 60-70% weightage from static GK and 30-40% from current affairs. The questions from current affairs were difficult. However static GK had a moderate difficulty level. Check XAT Paper Analysis 
    • XAT 2023 is expected to be conducted on January 1, 2023. With the dynamic nature of General Knowledge sections, candidates should ensure that they start their preparation for the exam early. CheckXAT Exam Dates 2023 
    XAT GK Highlights

    XAT GK 2023 Highlights 

    ParticularsDetails
    Number of Questions25 questions 
    Marking Scheme

    +1 mark for each correct answer

    No negative marking

    Number of options for each question 5
    Sectional Time LimitFor Part II- 25 minutes 
    Difficulty level of XAT GKModerate to Difficult
    Sectional Cut offNot considered for XAT percentile calculation
    Duration 15 mins 

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    XAT GK Syllabus

    XAT 2023 GK Syllabus

    PoliticsNation and StatesIndian Polity and Constitution
    HistoryLiteratureBusiness and Corporate GK
    Important DatesNational CapitalsCurrency 
    SportsAwards and RecognitionsGeography
    BusinessEconomicsHistory
    Personality Books and Authors Film and Television
    International RelationsInternational RelationsScience and Technology
    National Issues Ecosystem and DiversitySociety
    Government Schemes Company Logo IdentificationHeadquarters 
    Merger & AcquisitionsCurrent Affairs (last 12 months)Culture 
    Note: XAT General Knowledge Syllabus consists of topics from which questions can be expected. It has to be noted that XAT does not officially release any syllabus to which aspirants can strictly adhere to. But the probable topics can be estimated from XAT previous year papers. Here is a list of topics from which you can expect questions: Also Read: XAT Syllabus 2023
    XAT GK Prep Books

    XAT 2023 General Knowledge Preparation Books

    Book Name Author Name 
    Objective General Knowledge (Lucent’s)Sanjiv Kumar 
    General knowledge (Lucent’s)Dr. Binay Karna, R. P. Suman, Manvendra Mukul, Renu Sinha, Sanjeev Kumar 
    General Knowledge 2021Manohar Pandey

    Choosing the best resources for self study is an important part for success in every competitive exam. Candidates who are preparing by themselves without any help from coaching or tuition must be extra cautious while choosing books. Best resources for the GK section of XAT  has been given above with the author name and ISBN.

    Tips to choose XAT GK Preparation Books:

    • Always go for the latest edition only for any competitive exam. Older editions with lower prices might be available but are not recommended.

    • Choose popular authors who are trusted by most students and teachers.

    • Instead of buying one book that covers all sections in XAT, it is recommended to choose different books as per sections. 

    • If you are preparing for CAT and are able to solve all hard level questions, there is no need to buy XAT specific books. 

    XAT GK Prep Resources

    Best Resources for XAT GK 2023 Preparation

    Since this is a knowledge based section and no practice is required to score in GK, the only way to crack it is by making the best use of reading materials. Some of the best resources for improving your knowledge in this area include:

    1. Economic Times
    2. Competition Success Review
    3. The Financial Times
    4. Business World
    5. Manorama Yearbook
    6. Business Line 
    7. Business Today
    8. The Hindu
    9. Hindu Business Line
    10. Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant
    11. Financial Express
    12. Wall Street Journal

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    XAT GK Exam Pattern

    XAT GK Paper Analysis 

    Number of question from different general knowledge topics in previous years:

    SectionNumber of Questions
    History1
    Geography4
    Economy & Business7
    Current Affairs2
    Personality & Awards3
    Science & Tech2
    Polity2
    Miscellaneous2
    Sports2
    Total25
    XAT GK Questions

    XAT General Knowledge Questions

    Sample questions are an effective way for students to get an overall idea of the type of questions to expect to avoid any surprises. Few sample questions are given below:

    Question 1: Which of the following countries does not border the Mediterranian sea?

    1. Portugal

    2. Spain

    3. Greece

    4. Italy

    5. France 

    Solution - (a) Portugal

    Question 2: Margaret Atwood and Bernardine Evaristo have been recently awarded with: 

    1. The Hugo Award 

    2. The Man Booker Prize 

    3. The Costa Book Awards

    4. The Pulitzer Prize 

    5. The Nobel Prize 

    Solution: (b) The Man Booker Prize 

    Question 3: Which Indian bank was the first to issue “Green Bonds” for financing renewable and clean energy projects? 

    1. State Bank of India 

    2. ICICI Bank

    3. Bandhan Bank 

    4. Yes Bank 

    5. Axis Bank 

    Solution - (d) Yes Bank

    Question 4: Muamua is:

    1. An interstellar object 

    2. A small primate 

    3. A Buddhist chant 

    4. NASA’s spaceship to Pluto 

    5. A character in the TV series “Star Trek”

    Solution - (a) - An interstellar object 

    Question 5: Who among the following was awarded the Ramon Magsaysay award in 2019? 

    1. T.M. Krishna 

    2. Fayed Souza 

    3. Shekhar Gupta 

    4. Arnab Goswami 

    5. Ravish Kumar 

    Solution - (e) Ravish Kumar 

    Question 6: In India, February 28th is celebrated as:

    1.  Army Day
    2.  International Yoga Day
    3.  National Integration Day
    4.  National Science Day
    5.  Sadbhavana Divas

    Answer: National science day

    Question 7: The acronym "YAHOO" stands for:

    1. A song sung by Shammi Kapoor
    2. Yet Another Hierarchical Object Orientation
    3. Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle
    4. Young American Hi-tech Organization in Ohio
    5. None of these

    Answer: Yet Another Hierarchical Officious Oracle

    Question 8: The G-7 is a group consisting of:

    1. The heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan
    2. The finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan
    3. The heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Canada and Japan
    4. The finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Canada and Japan
    5. The heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Italy and Japan

    Answer:  The finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan

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    XAT GK Analysis

    XAT General Knowledge Paper Analysis

    Year XAT GK Section DifficultyNumber of Questions
    2022Moderate to Difficult25
    2021Moderate25
    2020Moderate25
    2019Mix of easy, moderate, and difficult25
    2018Moderate to difficult25
    2017Easy to Moderate25
    2016Moderate to difficult25
    2015

    Moderate to difficult

    		30

    XAT 2022 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • XAT 2022 General Knowledge section was moderately difficult.
    • 13 questions were asked from Current Affairs which were difficult.
    • Static GK comprises of 12 questions, these questions were moderate- difficult.

    XAT 2021 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • Level of difficulty was moderate.
    • Total 25 questions were asked this year.
    • Most question were from Current Affairs followed by Geography and Economy & Business
    • Other topics included Personality & Awards, Books & Authors, and Sports

    XAT 2020 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • Level of difficulty was similar to that of 2019. 
    • 25 single statement based questions came from this section.
    • Questions were mostly from areas like Current Affairs, Moderate History, Economy & Business, Geography, Personality & Awards, Science & Tech. 
    • Overall difficulty level of the GK section was moderate.
    • Answering 12 - 14 questions with at 7 - 8 correct answers would ideally be a good attempt. 

    XAT 2019 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • Level of difficulty was similar to that of 2020. 
    • Most questions were single statement based but few multiple statements based questions were also present. 
    • Most questions were asked from Geography, Economy, and Business. 
    • Overall section was moderate to difficult. 
    • Answering 12 - 14 questions with at 7 - 8 correct answers would ideally be a good attempt. 

    XAT 2018 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • Difficulty level of the GK section was a little higher than that of 2017. 
    • There were 25 single statement based questions.
    • Most questions were from areas like History, Economics & Business, Personality & Awards. 
    • Overall difficulty level of GK in 2018 was moderate to difficult.
    • Answering 12- 14 questions with 9 - 10 correct answers would ideally be a good attempt. 

    XAT 2017 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • Difficulty level in 2017 was similar to that of 2016. 
    • There were 25 single statement-based questions.
    • Questions were mainly asked from Geography, Economy, and Business. 
    • Answering 12- 14 questions with 9 - 10 correct answers would ideally be a good attempt. 
    • Overall difficulty level of GK in 2018 was moderate to difficult.

    XAT 2016 General Knowledge Analysis:

    • This year's General Knowledge section was harder than that of 2015.
    • There were 25 single statement-based questions.
    • Most questions were from static and current GK.
    • The overall difficulty level for this section was moderate to difficult. 
    • Answering 10 - 11 questions with 7 - 8 correct answers would ideally be a good attempt. 

    Must Read: XAT Top Coaching Institutes (City-wise)

    XAT GK Preparation Tips and Strategy

    Some preparation tips that has helped students to create an effective study strategy has been given below:

    • Make a habit of reading articles and news pieces on a regular basis. There is no other way to crack this exam. 
    • If you don't like reading newspapers, consider downloading apps such as in short which gives major heading in a few sentences. 
    • Learn basic geography. Keep a world map pasted to your wall or a globe nearby and look at the countries at least once a day.
    • Do not spend much time on questions that you are not familiar with. You can go for guesswork as there is no negative marking but do not engage more than 30 seconds. 
    • Put more emphasis on topics from which the majority of questions are asked such as current affairs, business, geography, economics. 
    • Make the best use of resources such as recommended books. You can also gain more knowledge by watching international news channels. 
    XAT GK FAQs

    XAT General Knowledge 2023 FAQs

    Question: How many questions will be there in XAT 2023 General Knowledge?

    Ans. Candidates can expect about 25 questions from the XAT GK section.

    Question: Is there negative marking in XAT 2023 GK?

    Ans. GK is the only section in XAT 2023 with no negative marking. One mark will be awarded for correct responses. 

    Question: What is the sectional time limit for the GK section in XAT?

    Ans. Candidates will get 15 minutes for solving 25 GK questions in the XAT paper. 

    Question: What are some good resources for GK in XAT?

    Ans. Some good resources for GK in XAT include Economic Times, Competition Success Review, The Financial Times, Business World, Manorama Yearbook, Business Line, Business Today, The Hindu, Hindu Business Line, Current Affairs Yearly by Arihant, Financial Express, and Wall Street Journal. 

    Question: What are some good books for the GK section in XAT?

    Ans. Some recommended books for the GK Section in XAT are Objective General Knowledge (Lucent’s), General knowledge (Lucent’s), and General Knowledge 2022. 

    Question: What are some tips to score in the GK sections in XAT?

    Ans. To score well in the GK sections of XAT, Make a habit of reading articles and news pieces regularly, download apps such as in short which gives major heading in a few sentences, keep a world map pasted to your wall or a globe nearby and look at the countries at least once a day, do not spend much time on questions which you are not familiar with, put more emphasis on topics from which majority questions come such as current affairs, business, geography, economics, and make the best use of resources such as recommended books. 

    XAT 2025 : 8 Answered QuestionsView All

    • Top Answer By Arpita Banerjee on 07-Dec-2021

    Ans. If your profile is suitable for the specialization that you have opted for and you didn’t get a call based on your profile, then a CAT score of 95-96 can get you a call. But it is not necessarily true that everyone with a score of around 96+ will get a score-based call. They evaluate profiles too for shortlisting. 96-97 is a decent score for XAT. A score above 98 in either of these two should get you a call. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Vishesh Thapa on 07-Dec-2021

    Ans. Some XAT aspirants might have already been receiving calls from IIMs before they write XAT. While the others who did not will be all the more determined to qualify XAT.  Yes, it will be an advantage to all students appearing for XAT because they will know where they stand. Most of the people who get really good scores in CAT rarely sit for XAT. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Manali Tomar on 13-Dec-2021

    Ans. Yes, as the questions are a bit more difficult than CAT in both quant and English.  VARC can be a bit difficult, if you have not focussed on topics of critical reasoning and decision making in your class. Quant sees a number of questions from inequality, progression, boolean algebra, PnC and the general level is higher than CAT.  The percentile-score balance and cut-offs for top 5 colleges which accept XAT scores, have low requirements.  People aren't able to get those scores also because the exam is tough.  XAT is easier because it is largely predictable.  CAT is famous for being very unpredictable.  So XAT is tougher than CAT by the level of questions asked. But as their paper is largely predictable it makes it comparatively easier to attempt. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Chirag Mishra on 11-Apr-2023

    Ans. JBIMS is a well-known management institute located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The cut-off for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people varies each year and depends on various factors such as the difficulty level of the exam, the number of applicants, etc. Here are some approximate cut-off scores for JBIMS through CAT, XAT, and CET for Maharashtra people: CAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through CAT for Maharashtra candidates is 95+ percentile. XAT: The approximate cut-off percentile for JBIMS through XAT for Maharashtra candidates is 85+ percentile. CET: The approximate cut-off score for JBIMS through CET for Maharashtra candidates is 135+ out of 200. These are approximate cut-offs, and the actual cut-offs may vary from year to year. Also, meeting the cut-off is just the first step towards getting into JBIMS, and the selection process involves several other factors such as academic performance, work experience, group discussion, and personal interviews. It is advisable to prepare well and aim for a high percentile or score to increase your chances of getting admission to JBIMS. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Ishant Jain on 13-Mar-2023

    Ans. SPJIMR According to the information available, the expected cutoff for SP Jain Institute of Management for both profile-based and normal calls through CAT and XAT is not released yet. So  I will base the answer on last year's cutoff XAT: 93.5 percentile  CAT: 85 percentile  However it’s important to note that for more certainty of admission, one must score around 93-95%ile score and a 680-690 min on GMAT. XIMB The XLRI admission cut-off is directly influenced by the difficulty level of the XAT question paper. XAT 2023 exam was held on January 8, 2023. The question paper was of moderate difficulty level, the same as last year. Given below are the section-wise XAT cut-off for XLRI admission 2023: General Engineers (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Non Engineer (BM) 95 Male 92 Female General Engineers (HRM) 93 Male 91 Female General Non Engineers (HRM) 90 Male 88 Female XIMB CAT cutoff for the previous year was 91 percentile for Business Management and HRM cutoff hasn’t been released yet. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Shikha Agrawal on 28-Feb-2023

    Ans. JBIMS, Mumbai is a highly respected management institute in India that offers a variety of programs including MHRD, MMS, M.Sc Finance, and Part-time MBA. Admissions to JBIMS MMS are divided into two categories: "Maharashtra State Candidates" and "Other than Maharashtra State Candidates." For candidates from Maharashtra, the MAH CET score is considered, while for candidates from outside Maharashtra, JBIMS accepts CAT/MAH CET/CMAT/GMAT scores. Shortlisted candidates are required to attend the CAP conducted by the Maharashtra State CET Cell. JBIMS only accepts valid MAH-CET scores for admission to its full-time MMS course, which is affiliated with Mumbai University. In the previous year, the highest cutoff for MAH-CET 2021 was 99.97%, recorded by JBIMS. For round 2 of MAH-CET, the score was recorded as 99.95%. MAH-CET releases cutoffs with merit lists for two distinct categories, the Maharashtra State (MH) category and the All India (AI) category, following a normalization method. Read more

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    • Top Answer By Shreya Matta on 26-Dec-2022

    Ans. IMI Delhi accepts only CAT/GMAT scores. The expected XAT cutoff for the rest of colleges are as follows: B-School Expected XAT cutoff  IMI Kolkata 60 Fore Delhi 86.5 KJ Somaiya 70-73  TAPMI 85 Read more

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    • Top Answer By Aruna Mukharjee on 24-Jun-2022

    Ans. There are no such qualifying marks for XAT. You need to clear the required cutoff of the particular institutes to be shortlisted. Here is the XAT cutoff 2022 for various institutes. Institute  XAT cutoff percentile  XLRI BM- 90-93 HRM - 87-92 XIMB 90-93 SPJIMR Mumbai 93-95 KJ Somaiya 85-90 IMT Ghaziabad 90-92 TAPMI Manipal 80-85 GIM Goa 85-90 MICA Ahmedabad 80-85 Grate Lakes Institute of Management 80-85 These are the expected cutoff based on last years cutoff trends.  Read more

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