Avoiding Common Mistakes in Competitive Exams MCQs

1. : What is a common mistake candidates make during competitive exams?
(A) Reading questions carefully
(B) Managing time wisely
(C) Misreading the question and rushing answers
(D) Reviewing answers before submission

2. : How can candidates avoid silly mistakes in exams?
(A) By skipping difficult questions
(B) By careful reading and double-checking answers
(C) By guessing all answers
(D) By writing answers hastily

3. : What should you do if you don’t know the answer to a question?
(A) Leave it blank and move on
(B) Spend too much time on it
(C) Make an educated guess and revisit if time permits
(D) Panic and waste time

4. : Why is time management important in competitive exams?
(A) To finish as quickly as possible without checking
(B) To allocate enough time to all sections and questions
(C) To spend all time on easy questions only
(D) To avoid answering difficult questions

5. : What is the best way to avoid negative marking?
(A) Guess all answers
(B) Answer only if you are sure or can eliminate some options
(C) Skip all questions with doubts
(D) Write random answers

6. : How can practicing past papers help avoid mistakes?
(A) It makes you memorize answers only
(B) It familiarizes you with question patterns and time pressure
(C) It wastes time
(D) It increases exam anxiety

7. : What should you avoid during the last few minutes of the exam?
(A) Reviewing answers carefully
(B) Making last-minute changes without confidence
(C) Checking unanswered questions
(D) Staying calm

8. : Why is reading instructions carefully important?
(A) Instructions are not important
(B) To avoid penalties and follow exam rules correctly
(C) To waste time
(D) To confuse yourself

9. : What is a good strategy to handle exam stress?
(A) Ignoring it completely
(B) Practicing relaxation techniques and staying positive
(C) Panicking during the exam
(D) Avoiding preparation

10. : What should you do immediately after receiving the exam paper?
(A) Start answering the first question quickly
(B) Skim through the entire paper to plan your time
(C) Close the paper and wait
(D) Ask for extra time