IPU CET flashcards

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IPU CET full form

Indraprastha University Common Entrance Test, conducted by Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, for admission to its various undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

CET marking scheme

Most IPU CET papers are objective multiple-choice with four options; negative marking is generally absent, but candidates must confirm the exact scheme in the current-year programme brochure.

Syllabus source for CET

The official GGSIPU CET information brochure for the specific programme code is the authoritative source for subject list, marking scheme, duration, and eligibility.

Dimensional analysis use

A technique to verify or derive physical relations by equating dimensions of both sides; useful in Physics numericals when the exact formula is uncertain.

Standard gravitational constant g

Acceleration due to gravity near Earth's surface, approximately 9.8 m/s^2; used in mechanics numericals and often required to two significant figures.

Le Chatelier's principle

When a system at equilibrium is disturbed by change in concentration, pressure, or temperature, the equilibrium shifts to counteract the change; frequently tested in Chemistry.

Mole concept

One mole equals 6.022 x 10^23 particles and the molar mass in grams; central to stoichiometry, limiting reagent, and concentration calculations in Chemistry.

Periodic trend: electronegativity

Electronegativity generally increases across a period and decreases down a group; tested alongside atomic radius and ionisation enthalpy trends.

Quadratic roots relation

For ax^2 + bx + c = 0, sum of roots = -b/a and product = c/a; discriminant b^2 - 4ac determines nature of roots.

Binomial general term

In (a + b)^n, the (r+1)th term is nCr a^(n-r) b^r; used for finding specific terms, middle term, and coefficients in Mathematics papers.

AP sum formula

Sum of n terms of an arithmetic progression with first term a and common difference d is n/2 [2a + (n-1)d]; frequently tested in series questions.

Distance formula

Distance between points (x1, y1) and (x2, y2) is sqrt((x2-x1)^2 + (y2-y1)^2); foundational for coordinate geometry in CET Mathematics.

Cell organelle functions

Mitochondria perform respiration and ATP synthesis, ribosomes synthesise proteins, chloroplasts perform photosynthesis, and lysosomes carry hydrolytic enzymes; common Biology one-liners.

Mendelian monohybrid ratio

Cross between heterozygotes for one trait yields a 3:1 phenotypic ratio and 1:2:1 genotypic ratio in the F2 generation; frequently tested in Genetics.

Human circulatory system

Heart has four chambers; oxygenated blood flows through left atrium and ventricle, deoxygenated through right; pulmonary artery carries deoxygenated blood, unusual among arteries.

Subject-verb agreement rule

A singular subject takes a singular verb, plural subject a plural verb; phrases between subject and verb do not change the number of the subject.

Idiom meaning strategy

Idioms are fixed expressions whose meaning cannot be derived from individual words; candidates should learn common idioms with usage examples rather than literal translations.

Coding-decoding reasoning

A pattern where letters or numbers are substituted according to a rule; identify the shift or substitution by comparing the coded and original words.

Syllogism reasoning

Logical deduction from two premises; conclusions must follow necessarily, and diagrams (Venn) help test whether a conclusion is always true.

Blood relations reasoning

Questions present family relations in text; candidates draw a family tree with gender and generation markers to determine the asked relation.

Seating arrangement reasoning

Circular or linear arrangement puzzles where candidates fix one person and place others using given clues; direction and facing are critical constraints.

Number series reasoning

A sequence where each term follows a rule (difference, ratio, square, cube, or alternating pattern); identify the rule by comparing consecutive differences.

Fundamental Rights

Part III of the Indian Constitution (Articles 12-35) guarantees rights including equality, freedom, and constitutional remedies; frequently tested in Legal Aptitude.

Strict liability principle

A person is liable for harm caused by hazardous activity regardless of intent or negligence; contrasted with negligence, which requires a duty and breach.

Essentials of a valid contract

Offer, acceptance, lawful consideration, capacity of parties, free consent, lawful object, and intention to create legal relations are required under the Indian Contract Act.

Tort of negligence elements

Duty of care owed, breach of that duty, causation, and resulting damage; all four must be established for a negligence claim.

Indian Parliament structure

Consists of the President, Rajya Sabha (Council of States), and Lok Sabha (House of the People); frequently tested in General Awareness and Legal Aptitude.

Repo rate

The rate at which the Reserve Bank of India lends short-term funds to commercial banks; a key monetary policy tool tested in General Awareness.

GDP definition

Gross Domestic Product is the total monetary value of all final goods and services produced within a country's borders in a given period.

Articles vs Schedules

The Indian Constitution originally had 395 Articles and 8 Schedules; current counts are higher due to amendments, and exact numbers are common GK questions.

Current affairs window

General Awareness questions typically draw from the last 12 months of national and international events, plus static GK on polity, geography, and economy.

Time management in CET

With roughly 100-150 objective questions in 2-2.5 hours, candidates should target about one minute per question and skip lengthy numericals on first pass.