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Key Facts: NTRCA College Exam

100

MCQ Questions

NTRCA Circular

40%

Passing Mark

NTRCA Rules

0.25

Negative Mark

Per wrong answer

350 BDT

Exam Fee

Teletalk SMS

1 hour

Time Limit

NTRCA Rules

12%

Average Pass Rate

NTRCA Reports

The NTRCA College Level Preliminary exam is a 100-question MCQ test with a passing mark of 40%. Each incorrect answer deducts 0.25 marks. The fee is BDT 350. It covers Bangla, English, math, and GK.

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1Which of the following is the correct Sandhi (phonetic junction) of the word 'দিগন্ত' (Diganta)?

A.দিক + অন্ত (Dik + Anta)

B.দিগ + অন্ত (Dig + Anta)

C.দি + গন্ত (Di + Ganta)

D.দিঃ + অন্ত (Dih + Anta)

Explanation: According to Sanskrit Sandhi rules, if a voiceless velar stop 'ক্' (k) at the end of a word is followed by a vowel, it changes into its corresponding voiced stop 'গ্' (g). Therefore, 'দিক + অন্ত' becomes 'দিগন্ত'. The other choices violate this phonetic junction rule.

2Which punctuation mark correctly completes the Bengali interrogative sentence 'সে কি আজ কলেজে যাবে___' (Will he or she go to college today)?

A.।

B.?

C.;

D.:

Explanation: The sentence asks a direct question, so it must end with a question mark: 'সে কি আজ কলেজে যাবে?' The Bengali full stop (দাঁড়ি) ends a statement, while the semicolon and colon serve different internal sentence functions.

3What type of Samas (compound word) is 'স্মৃতিসৌধ' (Smritisoudha - Memorial)?

A.Madhyapadalopi Karmadharaya

B.Upapada Tatpurusha

C.Sasthi Tatpurusha

D.Vyadhikarana Bahuvrihi

Explanation: The Vyas-vakya (analytical sentence) for 'স্মৃতিসৌধ' is 'স্মৃতি রক্ষার্থে সৌধ' (palace/structure built to preserve memory). Here, the middle phrase 'রক্ষার্থে' (to preserve) is omitted in the compound word. Therefore, it is classified as Madhyapadalopi Karmadharaya Samas.

4In the sentence 'ডাক্তার ডাক' (Call the doctor), in which case (Karaka) and case-ending (Vibhakti) is the word 'ডাক্তার' (Doctor)?

A.Karma Karaka with Shunya (zero) Vibhakti

B.Karta Karaka with Shunya (zero) Vibhakti

C.Karana Karaka with Shunya (zero) Vibhakti

D.Sampradana Karaka with Shunya (zero) Vibhakti

Explanation: In 'ডাক্তার ডাক', 'ডাক্তার' is the object of the action 'ডাক' (call), so it is Karma Karaka. No visible case ending is attached to the noun, so it takes Shunya (zero) Vibhakti.

5What is the meaning of the Bengali idiom (Bagdhara) 'আকাশ কুসুম' (Akash Kushum)?

A.Daydream or impossible fancy

B.An unexpected gift

C.A highly valuable asset

D.Fierce rivalry or enmity

Explanation: The literal meaning of 'আকাশ কুসুম' is 'a flower in the sky', which is physically impossible. Therefore, as an idiom, it represents a daydream, illusion, or an impossible fancy that has no connection with reality.

6Which of the following is the correct spelling of the Bengali word meaning 'moment'?

A.মুহূর্ত (Muhurta)

B.মুহুত্ত (Muhutta)

C.মুহুর্ত (Muhurta with short u)

D.মূহুর্ত (Muhurta with long u first)

Explanation: The correct spelling is 'মুহূর্ত'. It consists of the consonant 'ম' with a short 'u' (মু), followed by 'হ' with a long 'u' (হূ), and 'ত' with a ref (র্ত). Spelled out: ম + উ + হ + ঊ + র + ত.

7What is the meaning of the Bengali idiom 'অরণ্যে রোদন' (Aranye Rodan)?

A.A warning of approaching danger

B.A sudden financial gain

C.A futile appeal that no one heeds

D.A joyful public announcement

Explanation: Literally, 'অরণ্যে রোদন' means crying in a forest where nobody hears. Figuratively, it means a futile appeal or complaint that receives no response.

8Which is the correct standard Bengali spelling of the word meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless'?

A.নিরিহ

B.নিরিহ্

C.নিরীহ্

D.নিরীহ

Explanation: The standard spelling is 'নিরীহ'. It uses the long vowel sign 'ী' after র and does not take a final hasanta.

9What is the correct root verb (Prakriti) and suffix (Pratyaya) of the Bengali word 'কর্তব্য' (Kartabya - duty)?

A.কৃ + তব্য (Kr + Tabya)

B.কর + তব্য (Kar + Tabya)

C.কর্তৃ + য (Kartr + Ya)

D.ক + তব্য (Ka + Tabya)

Explanation: In Bengali grammar, 'কর্তব্য' is a Sanskrit primary derivative word (Kridanta). The root verb is 'কৃ' (meaning 'to do') and the suffix is 'তব্য' (indicating suitability or necessity). When combined, they form the word 'কর্তব্য'.

10Which of the following is a synonym of the Bengali word 'কোকিল' (Kokil - cuckoo)?

A.কাক (Kak)

B.পরভোজী (Parabhoji)

C.ময়ূর (Moyur)

D.পিক (Pik)

Explanation: The word 'পিক' (Pik) is the standard Sanskrit-derived synonym for cuckoo ('কোকিল'). The other options name different birds or unrelated concepts.

About the NTRCA College Exam

100-mark MCQ preliminary test for registering as a college-level teacher (Lecturer/Instructor) in non-government educational institutions in Bangladesh.

Exam sponsor: Non-Government Teachers' Registration & Certification Authority (NTRCA), Bangladesh. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

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100 questions

Time Limit

1 hour

Passing Score

40%

Exam / Certification Fees

350 BDT

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25%

Bengali (Bangla)

Bengali grammar, idioms, spelling, and history of Bengali literature.

25%

English

English grammar, parts of speech, voice, narration, prepositions, translation, and vocabulary.

25%

General Mathematics

Arithmetic (percentage, profit-loss, interest), algebra, indices, logarithms, and basic geometry.

25%

General Knowledge

Bangladesh history, affairs, international relations, general science, technology, and ICT.

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Time limit: 1 hour
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NTRCA College: Suggested Study Strategy

1Dedicate balanced time across all four subjects, as they carry equal weight of 25 marks each.

2Practice high-school level mathematics, specifically arithmetic formulas, percentage, and logarithm.

3Solve previous years' NTRCA college-level questions to get familiar with the grammar pattern and lit terms.

4Be cautious when guessing answers due to the 0.25 negative marking penalty for incorrect options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the passing score for the NTRCA College Level Preliminary Exam?

The minimum passing score is 40% (40 out of 100 marks). However, candidates must be careful with negative marking, as 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer.

How much is the NTRCA exam fee and how is it paid?

The application fee is BDT 350. It must be paid online using a Teletalk prepaid mobile SIM card via SMS within 72 hours of submitting the online application.

What is the negative marking policy for the NTRCA MCQ test?

For each wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted from your total score. Unanswered questions do not result in any mark deduction.

What happens after passing the NTRCA Preliminary Exam?

Passing the Preliminary MCQ exam qualifies you to sit for the 100-mark subject-specific Written Examination. Candidates passing the written exam are called for the final Viva-Voce test.