How do Multiple Select Questions (MSQs) work in GATE?
Understanding multi-correct choice questions and the absence of partial marking.
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MSQs are objective questions where one or more than one option out of the four provided can be correct. To secure full marks (1 or 2 marks), a candidate must select all the correct options and none of the incorrect ones. There is NO partial marking; if a question has A, B, and C as correct answers and you only select A and B, you receive zero marks. However, a major advantage is that there is NO negative marking for MSQs.