Pattern of Assertion-Reasoning and Multiresponse Combination type of MCQs

In addition to standard multiple choice questions (MCQs) of “Assertion and Reason” type and ”multi-response combination” type may be expected

Pattern for “Assertion and Reason” type of MCQs

* Regarding _____________________,

Assertion statement

Reason: statement

A). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is the correct explanation

for Assertion

B). Both Assertion and Reason are true, and Reason is not the correct explanation

for Assertion

C). Assertion is true, but Reason is false

D). Assertion is false, but Reason is true

Pattern for “multi-response combination” type of MCQs

* True statements regarding ___________

1. statement 1

2. statement 2

3. statement 3

4. statement 4

A) only 1, 2 and 3 are correct

B) only 1 and 3 are correct

C) only 2 and 4 are correct

D) only 4 is correct