ECAT Preparation Book PDF 2026 (Free Download)

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Each model paper carries the same number of MCQs per subject as the real ECAT paper, so sitting it is a rehearsal of the real thing, not a random worksheet.

Sample MCQs from the ECAT book

The first 10 questions of model paper 1.

1. Mathematics

   1. What profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price, if by selling at 2/3rd of that price, there would be a loss of 20%?

   • A. 20%
   • B. 25%
   • C. 13 1/30%
   • D. 12%
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   Answer: A, 20%. See the explanation

2. Physics

   2. X-rays can be produced by bombardment of _ on target metal:

   • A. Protons
   • B. Electrons
   • C. Neutrons
   • D. Alpha particles
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   Answer: B, Electrons. See the explanation

3. Chemistry

   3. Which acid is used in the manufacture of plastics?

   • A. Carbolic Acid
   • B. Acetic Acid
   • C. Carbonic Acid
   • D. Oxalic Acid
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   Answer: B, Acetic Acid. See the explanation

4. English

   4. He was _ of theft in the court.

   • A. Charged
   • B. Blamed
   • C. Reported
   • D. Accused
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   Answer: A, Charged. See the explanation

5. Mathematics

   5. The plan for a rectangular area is drawn to a scale of 1:500. If the length and breadth in the plan is 30 cm and 20 cm, find the actual area.

   • A. 1200 m²
   • B. 1500 m²
   • C. 12000 m²
   • D. 15000 m²
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   Answer: D, 15000 m². See the explanation

6. Physics

   6. Total confinement of light for propagation in the optical fiber is obtained by:

   • A. Total internal reflection
   • B. Continuous refraction
   • C. Both A and B
   • D. None of these
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   Answer: C, Both A and B. See the explanation

7. Chemistry

   7. Pure water freezes at 0 oC and boils at 100 oC at standard conditions. Calcium chloride was added to pure water. What do you expect about its freezing point and boiling point?

   • A. No change in its freezing point and boiling point
   • B. Freezing point increases and boiling point decreases.
   • C. Freezing point increases and boiling point increases
   • D. Freezing point decreases and boiling point increases
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   Answer: D, Freezing point decreases and boiling point increases. See the explanation

8. English

   8. In each of the following question, four alternative sentences are given. Choose the CORRECT one and fill the Circle corresponding to that letter in the MCQ Responsen Form.

   • A. As she said the computer was programmed by Mona.
   • B. Just like she said the computer was programmed by Mona.
   • C. As like she said the computer was programmed by Mona.
   • D. Just like she had she said the computer was programmed by Mona.
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   Answer: A, As she said the computer was programmed by Mona.. See the explanation

9. Mathematics

   9. The number of terms in the expansion of (x+√2x)7 - (x-√2y)7 is:

   • A. 3
   • B. 5
   • C. 2
   • D. 4
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   Answer: D, 4. See the explanation

10. Physics

    10. Solar energy at normal incidence outside the earth's atmosphere is about:

    • A. 2.5 kWm-2
    • B. 0.6 kWm-2
    • C. 1.4 kWm-2
    • D. 2.0 kWm-2
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    Answer: C, 1.4 kWm-2. See the explanation

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