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Institute of Agribusiness and Development Studies (IADS) Bangladesh Agricultural University
Mymensingh
MBA in Agribusiness Admission Test
Semester: April-September/2020 Marks: 100 Time: 1 hour and 30 minutes
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Invigilator’s Signature and Date Signature of the candidate:...
Name of the candidate:………
Father’s name :………
Mother’s name :………
Date of birth :………...……….. Roll No.:………
Instruction for the candidate
1. You will be required to write your name, father‟s name, mother‟s name, date of birth and roll number on the top of this booklet.
2. You must show the admit card, otherwise you cannot attend the test.
3. Use ink/ball point pen everywhere.
4. During the test, do not talk, whisper, or turn your eyes or head away from your own papers. Any evidence of cheating or non-compliance with instruction will disqualify you from the test, and your name will be removed from the list of candidates for admission.
5. Mobile phones and sophisticated calculators are strictly prohibited to use in the examination hall.
Part to be filled by the examiner Communication
ability (20)
Analytical Ability &
Mathematics (30)
Writing and interpretation skills
(50)
Total marks obtained
(100) Corrected
MCQs
Marks Total marks
Corrected MCQs
Marks Total marks
Q 1
Q 2
Q 3
Q 4
Q 5
Q 6
Q 7
Q 8
Total marks
1.0 1.5
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Examiner‟s Signature and date
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Communication ability
Marks: 20 (20×1) 1. Communication is a part of______skills.
a) hard b) rough c) short d) soft
2. What is the main purpose of communication?
a) Skill and personality development b) Control and management
c) Information and persuasion d) None of the above
3. Communication strengthens ______and ______ relationship in an organization.
a) Employer-Father b) Employer-Employee c) Mother-Employer d) Mother-Child
4. E-mail is an example of:
a) Message b) Feedback c) Channel d) Encoding
5. The nouns which cannot be felt or seen are called:
a) Common b) Proper c) Abstract d) Collective
6. Effective paraphrasing avoids the risk of:
a) Changing b) Noting c) Copying d) Plagiarism
7. Smiling is an example of ______ communication.
a) Verbal b) Nonverbal c) Written d) Spoken
8. Which of the following word is spelled correctly?
a) Flebbertigibbet b) Flibbertegibbet c) Flibbertigibbet d) Flibbertegebbet
Page 3 of 9 9. What is the synonym of “enhance”?
a) Increase b) Augment c) Enlarge
d) All of the above
10. I asked two people the way to the station, but ______ of them could help me.
a) none b) neither c) either d) both
11. It is important to ensure proper _____ room where you are giving your presentation.
a) darkness b) lightning c) lighting d) ventilation
12. What kind of information should be included in a resume?
(1) Work experience (2) Education
(3) Affiliation and membership (4) Letter of recommendation a) All, except (1)
b) All, except (2) c) All, except (3) d) All, except (4)
13. Effective communication can only be gained when:
(1) Feedback is encouraged (2) The audience is understood (3) Thoughts are organized a) All of the above
b) All, except (1) c) All, except (2) d) All, except (3)
14. The language of the report should be:
a) Formality b) Casual c) Loose d) Formal
Page 4 of 9 15. Match the following
A. Although 1. Says an idea more simply B. In brief 2. Generalizes or sums up C. In other words 3. For instance
D. Provides an example 4. Indicates other ways of considering something
The correct answer is
a) A – 1, B – 2, C – 3, D – 4 b) A – 4, B – 2, C – 1, D – 3 c) A – 3, B – 4, C – 2, D – 1 d) A – 2, B – 1, C – 4, D – 3 16. In writing of an apology letter, focus on:
a) Problem
b) Rectification of problem c) Compensation
d) Words
17. Which skill is required while reading?
a) Reason for reading b) Ability to interpret c) Knowledge
d) All of the above
18. This book _____first published in 1985.
a) has been b) is c) was d) was being
19. Choose the correct sentence:
a) He is used to work hard.
b) He is used to working hard.
c) He used to working hard.
d) He has used to working hard.
20. What is the elaboration of “BCC” in an E-mail?
a) Blend Carbon Copy b) Blind Correct Copy c) Blind Carbon Copy d) Blind Carbon Code
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Analytical ability & Mathematics
Marks: 30 (20 x 1.5)
In the below questions (21-32) your analytical reasoning is tested by showing you various shapes and then asking you to interpret those shapes and finding for example how many triangles there are in the picture. These questions will in other words test your visual aptitude.
21. Choose the figure which is different:
Answer: a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 22. Choose the figure which is different:
Answer: a) 1 b) 2 c) 3 d) 4 23.Find the number of triangles in the given figure.
Answer: a) 16 b) 14 c) 9 d) 7
24. Flow : River :: Stagnant : ? a) Rain
b) Stream c) Pool d) Canal
25. 'Reading' is related to 'knowledge' in the same way as 'Work' is related to:
a) Money b) Employment c) Experience d) Engagement
Page 6 of 9 26. What number should replace the question mark?
Answer:
27. Find the missing number in the series.
4, 18, ?, 100, 180, 294, 448 Answer:
28. Which man is the tallest?
When,
A is smaller than B B is smaller than C C is smaller than D D is taller than E Answer:
29. In a certain Language “EDITION” is written as “IDETNOI” then how “MEDICAL” is written as____.
Answer:
481 846 365
5
655 ? 184
297 789 492
Page 7 of 9 Reading comprehension (30-32):
If a person suddenly encounters any terrible danger, the change of nature one undergoes is equally great. Sometimes fear numbs our senses. Like animals, one stands still, powerless to move a step in fright or to lift a hand in defense of our lives, and sometimes one is seized with panic, and again, act more like the inferior animals than rational beings. On the other hand, frequently in cases of sudden extreme peril, which cannot be escaped by flight, and must be instantly faced, even the most timid men at once as if by miracle, become possessed of the necessary courage, sharp quick apprehension and swift decision. This is a miracle very common in nature. Man and the inferior animals alike, when confronted with almost certain death „gather resolution from danger‟ but there can really be no trace of so debilitating a feeling in the person fighting, or prepared to fight for dear life. At such times the mind is clearer than it has ever been; the nerves are steel, there is nothing felt but a wonderful strength and daring. Looking back at certain perilous moments in my own life, I remember them with a kind of joy, not that there was any joyful excitement then, but because they broadened my horizon, lifted me for a time above myself.
30. The title that best suits the passage would be:- a) The Will to Fight
b) The Miracle of Confronting Danger c) The Change of Nature
d) Courage and Panic
31. Explain the phrase „gather resolution from danger‟-
a) A state of utter hopelessness makes one determined to face the difficulty.
b) Find peace in times of difficulty.
c) To remain calm and not to lose hope.
d) To be enthusiastic and brave the odds.
32. The author feels happy in the recollection of dangers faced and overcome because:
a) They brought him a new experience.
b) These experiences boosted his confidence.
c) They added a new perspective and lifted him above himself for a time.
d) He felt elated as he was alive.
33. What is the largest two digits prime number?
a) 97 b) 96 c) 99 d) 98
34. What percentage should be added to 40 to make it 50?
a) 15 b) 25 c) 75 d) 80
Page 8 of 9 of C. If monthly income of C is Tk. 2000 then what is the sum of monthly incomes of A, B and C?
a) Tk. 6872 b) Tk. 7046 c) Tk. 7772 d) Tk. 7040
36. Speed of a car is 60 km/hour. Distance covered in 1 ⁄ hours is……… . a) 60 km.
b) 65 km.
c) 70 km.
d) 75 km.
37. What should come in place of question mark (?) in the following question?
4 : 13 :: 64 : ? a) 168 b) 198 c) 208 d) 228
38. The length of a rectangle is three times the width. If the perimeter is 36 cm, the width is:
a) 9 cm b) 4.45 cm c) 13 cm d) 13.5 cm
39. If 5 boys take 7 hours to pack 35 cartoons, then how many boys can pack 66 cartoons in 3 hours?
a) 22 b) 26 c) 39 d) 45
40. A bookseller sold a book for Tk. 423 and incurred a loss of 6%. At what price would it be sold so as to earn a profit of 8%?
a) Tk. 525 b) Tk. 500 c) Tk. 486 d) Tk. 490
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Writing skill
Marks: 50
[Answer all the questions. The figures in the right margin indicate full marks.]
1. What is Agribusiness? Write down the names of five leading agribusiness farms of Bangladesh. ---05 2. Why do you want to study in the MBA in Agribusiness program?---10 3. What are the risks involved in agriculture and agribusiness?---10 4. This year, the price of potato has gone up sharply in the local markets of Bangladesh.
What reasons are behind this according to you? ---05 5. Marketing and promotion activities are the key to a successful business. To what extent
do you agree?--- 05 6. Nowadays, farmers are diversifying from crop to non-crop agriculture like livestock,
poultry, and fisheries. What are the reasons for these types of diversifications?---05 7. Retail prices of rice and wheat in Dhaka city from 2015 to 2017 are given below in the figure. Explain the figure.---10
