MAT PBT will be conducted on March 6, 2021 (Feb session), while the MAT IBT exam is being conducted from March 8 to 13. Here are some preparation tips for the Indian & Global Environment section of MAT that will help come in handy while preparing for MAT.

- MAT 2021 Exam Pattern
- Topics Covered Under MAT 2021 Indian & Global Envi..
- MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment Section-Wise ..
- Best Books For MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environmen..
- MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment Sample Questi..
- MAT Time Management
- Important Topics to Crack the MAT 2021 Indian & Gl..
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The Indian and Global Environment section of MAT 2021 has 40 multiple choice questions each carrying one mark. Candidates usually focus on Maths, Reasoning and Comprehension as they believe that the section of Indian & Global Environment can be tackled easily and leave just the last few days for this section. But this strategy can fail as this section also requires equal attention and with the right preparation strategy, candidates can score really well in this section. This article will take you through all the important topics under the Indian and Global Environment section that will be covered in the MAT entrance exam.
MAT 2021 Exam Pattern
Before getting into the preparation strategy for MAT, let's take a look at the exam pattern of MAT.
Section | No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Mathematical Skills | 40 | 40 |
Language Comprehension | 40 | 40 |
General Intelligence & Logical Reasoning | 40 | 40 |
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency | 40 | 40 |
India and Global Environment | 40 | 40 |
Total | 200 | 200 |
Topics Covered Under MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment
Refer to the table below to know all the topics covered in the Indian & Global Environment section of the MAT entrance exam.
S.No. | Syllabus |
1 | Current affairs |
2 | Top officials of big companies |
3 | Punch line of companies |
4 | Entertainment |
5 | Business |
6 | Books and Authors |
7 | International Organisation |
8 | Famous awards and Prizes |
9 | History |
10 | Social issues |
11 | Finance |
12 | Important Quotations |
13 | Sports |
14 | Science |
15 | World Records |
16 | Geography |
17 | Major Corporate news |
18 | Politics |
MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment Section-Wise Questions
Total 40 questions will be asked in the exam with each carrying equal marks. You can check the total weightage of the section and the number of the questions that will be asked in the exam in the table given below
Type of Questions | Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) |
Total weightage in MAT syllabus 2020 | 20% |
No. of Questions | 40 |
Best Books For MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment
Candidates can refer to the best books listed below for the Indian & Global Environment section preparation. These books have mostly covered all the topics mentioned in the syllabus of the Indian & Global Environment preparation section of MAT.
Book Name | Writer/ Publisher |
The Mega Yearbook: Current Affairs & General Knowledge For Competitive Exams | Disha Experts |
MAT 18 Years Topic-wise Solved Papers | Disha Experts |
Face To Face MAT With 19 Years | BS Sijwali |
Manorama Year Book | Mammen Mathew |
MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment Sample Questions
Some of the sample questions of MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment are provided below. They can also download the sample paper of MAT provided here.
Question 1: Who is the First Women Prime Minister in the World?
a) Indira Gandhi b) Srimavo Bandaranaike
c) Margaret Thatcher d) Benazir Bhutto
Question 2: National Income of India is Compiled by?
a) Indian Statistical Institute b) National Development Council
c) Central Statistical Organisation d) Finance Commission
Question 3: Bhakra Dam is built Across the River?
a) Sutlej b) Ravi
c) Jhelum d) Chenub
Question 4: Which of the following is the Bankers of the Bank?
a) IDB b) SBI
c) SBI and RBI d) RBI
MAT Time Management
The level of difficulty for the section of Indian & Global Environment is usually between moderate to difficult. As this section does not require calculation, candidates are advised to solve this section quickly and save time for the arithmetic and logical section. This is not a time taking section as candidates either know the answer to the question or don't.
Important Topics to Crack the MAT 2021 Indian & Global Environment Questions Easily
Some of the important topics to prepare for the section are listed below.
- This section covers questions from current affairs and general knowledge.
- Watch YouTube videos and News to note that all the important facts about the Indian & Global Environment.
- Download a good current affairs and news app from the play store to stay updated about all the latest happenings in the world.
- Develop a basic knowledge of the Business Sector and Banking Sector.
Candidates may refer to CollegeDekho to get more updates regarding the MAT entrance exam. Besides this, they must note that the MAT exam is conducted four times a year but the syllabus and exam pattern will remain the same for all editions.
Also Read: CMAT Syllabus and Paper Pattern
Candidates may also download the previous year question paper of MAT entrance exam to get more questions from the Indian & Global Environment section. Those who have any doubt regarding the MAT exam may ask questions on the CollegeDekho QnA zone.
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