Multiple choice questions based examinations might sound somber and
difficult but the whole interesting point is that the correct answer is
provided with the questions and all one needs to do is to be very
diligent and careful to select the right option. It requires effort and
practice but if prepared well, it can lead to success and achievement.
There are certain tips and tricks on performing well in these exams that one can follow for some help. However, it must be realized that these cannot be alternatives for close textual readings and detailed studies. Some tips and strategies of marking the right option have been cited below..
- The first important thing is to read the questions very carefully and attentively, if required more than one. On many occasions students make a mistake just because they have not read the question properly.
- Time is an important factor in these examinations and too much time should not be devoted on each questions. If you think that you are confused with one question or do not know the answer then leave that one and move on to the next. The more number of questions that can be answered correctly will fetch higher marks.
- After reading each question it is always advisable to find out the wrong answers at once. This will leave with fewer options to find the correct option from. In this way there are high chances of getting maximum correct options.
- It is important to understand what exactly the question is demanding. On many occasions the answers are so close that it gets confusing. In such a case, each answer must be tallied with the question after reading it multiple times.
- Guess work can always be done but one should be wholly aware of the negative marking thing. One might lose out on a lot of marks in this. However, guessing does work if it is done correctly.
- In examinations that do not have negative marking, it is advisable not to leave out any questions.
- diving your time uniformly for answering all the sections seems to be a very rational idea as speed is an important element in this exam. However, hurrying is not the solution in exams like these.
Apart from
these immediate strategies, these competitive exams require rigorous
training and preparations. The more the students solve previous years’
questions and test papers, the more equipped him or she will be for
these exams. There are many online sites as well that conduct free exams
for students; utilizing these would be a great help.
Thus, the mantra for success lies not only on shortcuts and tricks but also on long term processes as the ones mentioned above
