AMU BA PYQ 2019-20 consists of 100 questions divided into four distinct categories:
| Section | Number of Questions | Question Range |
| General Awareness (GK, History, Polity, Geography) | 40 Questions | Q.26 – Q.65 |
| English Language | 25 Questions | Q.1 – Q.25 |
| Islamic Studies & History | 25 Questions | Q.76 – Q.100 |
| Reasoning & General Intelligence | 10 Questions | Q.66 – Q.75 |
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Detailed Breakdown:
Detailed Breakdown for 2019:
1. English Language (25 Questions) This section focuses heavily on vocabulary, grammar rules, and sentence structures:
- Vocabulary: Synonyms, antonyms, and word replacements (e.g., replacing lethargy with laziness, kernel with core, swansong with last, antonym of tenacious).
- Idioms & Phrases: Meanings of common sayings and phrasal verbs (e.g., “What’s sauce for the goose is sauce for the gander”, “To be under fire”, “Cessation of arms before a formal treaty”).
- Grammar & Usage: Prepositions, relative pronouns, and appropriate verb tenses (e.g., “Mr. Das is junior to Mr. Sharma”, “surprised at the news”, usage of who/whom, “keep the umbrella over your head”).
- Sentence Structure: Direct/Indirect speech and correct phrasing (e.g., “She reminded me where I had to leave the papers”, “The chief said that he would have the fort destroyed”).
2. General Awareness (40 Questions) This is the largest section and covers a very broad spectrum of general knowledge, current events, and social sciences:
- Current Affairs & Sports: (e.g., Men’s singles Australian Open 2019 winner, 2018 Krishi Unnati Mela venue, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, matching athletes like Hima Das/Mary Kom).
- Geography & Environment: (e.g., Newest state of India [Telangana], Cauvery water dispute, identifying Lagoon lakes, most widespread soil in India [Alluvial], ‘International Earth Day’).
- Science & Tech: (e.g., Nipah virus carrier [Bat], Exobiology, ISRO’s earth observation satellite [HysIS], lowest layer of the atmosphere [Troposphere]).
- History (Indian & World): (e.g., Establishment of the first printing press in 1556, author of the Iliad [Homer], Gautam Buddha’s resting place, 19th-century Suffragette movement in Europe).
- Books, Authors & Awards: (e.g., Jawaharlal Nehru Award, identifying books NOT authored by Amitav Ghosh).
3. Reasoning & General Intelligence (10 Questions) This section tests mental ability, logical deduction, and mathematical puzzles:
- Series & Sequences: Number series and alphabet series completion (e.g., Finding the next term in 7, 3, 10, 6, 16… and 0, 1, 1, 2, 4, 7… or ACEJO…).
- Coding & Decoding: Word analogies and coding patterns (e.g., If FEBRUARY is coded as RYUABRFE, how is NOVEMBER written? MAMTA : REPVB :: PUNAM : ?).
- Logical & Mathematical Puzzles: Data sufficiency and basic math logic (e.g., Distributing sweets among 24 children, finding the value of ‘r’ using statements).
- Directions & Blood Relations: (e.g., Rana traveling North/Left/Right to find distance from starting point, counting the total male members in a joint family).
4. Indo-Islamic Culture & Aligarh Movement (25 Questions) This section is highly specific to the heritage of the university, Islamic history, and the Mughal era:
- Sir Syed Ahmad Khan & Aligarh Movement: Key texts, foundations, and associates (e.g., Establishment of Mohammadan Educational Conference in 1886, subject matter of ‘Khutbat-i-Ahmadiyya’, Sir Syed’s Quran commentary ‘Tafsir al-Quran’, leaders NOT associated with the movement like Maulana Qasim Nanotvi).
- Islamic History & Concepts: Core pillars, vocabulary, and early history (e.g., Angel bringing revelations [Jibrail], First written constitution ‘Mithaq-e-Madina’, meaning of ‘Zakat’, Longest Surah of the Quran [Al-Baqarah]).
- Mughal & Indian History: Rulers, administration, and architecture (e.g., Market control policy of Alauddin Khilji, Akbar constructing the ‘Ibadat Khana’, Battle of Plassey year , Tomb of Sher Shah Suri at Sasaram, Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque).
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AMU BA PYQ 2019-20 paper whose explanation is given below.
1. Choose the appropriate sentence:
(A) Tehmina accepted her father’s offer to drive her home
(B) Tehmina excepted her father’s offer to drive her home
(C) Tehmina exempted her father’s offer to drive her home
(D) Tehmina except her father’s offer to drive her home
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2. His lethargy was the reason for his incomplete projects.
(A) inactivity
(B) laziness
(C) illness
(D) displeasure
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3. When it saw the cat, the squirrel ____________ the tree.
(A) scampering
(B) scampered
(C) scampers
(D) scamped
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4. The credibility of a candidate is gauged by his achievements.
(A) performance
(B) reliability
(C) bio-data
(D) ability
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5. The kernel of political instability is corruption.
(A) core
(B) reason
(C) antithesis
(D) end
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