SATHEE CUET: How to prepare for महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ और दिवस (Important Dates & Days) for

The CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ और दिवस (Important Dates & Days) is part of the General Test (Section III). Below is an analysis of the last 3 years’ (2022-2024) marking pattern and chapter-wise weightage based on trends and available data.

1. Overall Marking Pattern (General Test - Important Dates & Days)

Total Questions in General Test : 60 (out of which 5-10 are from Important Dates & Days)
Marks per Question : +5 (correct), -1 (incorrect), 0 (unattempted)
Expected Weightage : ~5-10% of the General Test (~3-6 questions)

2. Chapter-wise Weightage (Important Dates & Days)

The topic is broadly divided into: 1. National & International Days (Highest weightage: ~50-60%)

Example: Republic Day, Independence Day, Earth Day, Yoga Day, etc.

2. Historical & Political Events (~20-30%)

Example: Important constitutional dates, birth/death anniversaries of leaders.

3. Science & Environment-related Dates (~10-20%)

Example: World Environment Day, National Science Day.

4. UN & Global Observances (~10-15%)

Example: International Women’s Day, Human Rights Day.

**3. Year-wise Trend (2022-2024)

2024 (Expected)**

Focus : More on recent events (e.g., G20 Summit 2023, Chandrayaan-3, New Education Policy).
Expected Questions : 4-6 (mostly from National/International Days).

2023

Questions Asked : ~5
2 from National Days (e.g., National Youth Day - 12 Jan).
1 from Science (e.g., National Science Day - 28 Feb).
2 from UN Days (e.g., International Yoga Day - 21 June).

2022 (First CUET)

Questions Asked : ~3-4
Mostly basic (e.g., Independence Day, Republic Day, Gandhi Jayanti).
1 from Environment (e.g., World Wildlife Day).

4. Important Topics (High Probability)

Republic Day (26 Jan), Independence Day (15 Aug), Gandhi Jayanti (2 Oct)
World Environment Day (5 June), Earth Day (22 April)
International Yoga Day (21 June), Teachers’ Day (5 Sep)
National Science Day (28 Feb), National Education Day (11 Nov)
UN Observances (Human Rights Day - 10 Dec, Women’s Day - 8 Mar)

5. Preparation Tips

Revise a month-wise list (focus on recent additions like Parakram Diwas, Constitution Day).
Link events to themes (e.g., 2024: “Year of Millet” - International Year of Millets).
Practice MCQs from previous years (NTA releases sample papers).

Conclusion