The CAT 2024 slot 1 exam concluded at 10:30 AM, on November 24. Shiksha contacted the test takers to learn about the difficulty of the CAT slot 1 exam, as well as memory-based questions and answers. Check CAT 2024 slot 1 exam analysis here.
CAT Slot 1 Answer Key PDF, Memory Based Questions and Exam Analysis
CAT 2024 Slot 1 answer key PDF has been released officially inside the login dashboard along with the CAT response sheet. IIM Calcutta conducted the first slot of CAT 2024 today from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. The official CAT 2024 answer key has also been released. However, candidates can find the unofficial CAT answer key for Slot 1 based on the analysis by several coaching institutes. Using the CAT 2024 slot 1 answer key PDF, candidates can calculate their probable score by analysing their performance.
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CAT 2024 Slot 1 Answer Key PDF (Official)
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CAT 2024 Slot 1 Answer Key PDF (Unofficial)
Several coaching institutes release CAT unofficial answer keys based on the memory based questions available. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 slot 1 answer key PDF from here. The accuracy and reliability of these unofficial answer keys are generally high. However, waiting for the official CAT 2024 answer key is advisable.
Also Check: CAT 2024 Question Paper PDF Download (Slot 1, 2 and 3)
CAT 2024 Slot 1 Question Paper and Answers (Memory Based)
CAT 2024 memory-based questions for slot 1 are compiled based on inputs from students. These questions provide insights into the types of questions asked in the exam. Additionally, these can help candidates evaluate their performance for upcoming exam shifts.
CAT 2024 VARC Questions (Memory Based)
Four RCs (on the following topics:
- Economics
- Art and Crafts
- Ecology (Western barred bandicoot)
- DVDs and Technology (Evolution)
CAT 2024 Quants Questions (Memory Based)
- One direct question from the Number System was 10 to the power 100 divided by seven, candidates had to choose the correct answer for the problem.
- Correct Answer: 4
- S.P of product is fixed to ensure 40% profit. If product cost 40% less, and have been sold for INR 5 less, then profit would have been 50%, then the original S.P is:
- Option A: 5
- Option B: 10
- Option C: 20
- Option D: 14 (Correct Option)
- Two points A and B are 45 km apart. Anil started from A. Sunil started from B. They met each other after 1 hour 30 mins. and after meeting, they continued towards their destinations. Time taken by Anil to reach Point B was 1 hr 15 mins more than the time taken by Sunil to reach point A. Find speed of Anil
- Option A: 12 (Correct Option)
- Option B: 16
- Option C: 18
- Option D: 24
- A shop has 187 fruits consisting of Apple, Mangoes and Oranges. Apples and Mangoes were in the ratio 5:2, and after selling 75 apples and 26 mangoes, and half of the oranges, the apple left and the oranges left, were in the ratio of 3:2. Find the number of unsold fruits.
- Correct Answer: 66
- A vessel is full of milk. 2/3rd of the milk is removed and replaced with water. This process is repeated 3 more times. Then find ratio of milk and water in the final solution.
- Correct Answer: 1:80
- For any natural Number 'n', let an be the largest number not exceeding √n, then a1 + a2 + a3... +a50 =
- Correct Answer: 217
- X is a +ve real no, 4lox10x + 4log 100 x + 8 log 1000x = 13, then the greatest integer not exceeding 'x'
- Correct Answer: 31
- Q. A.P Que x5= -4, x1, x2,...x100 are in AP. 2x6 + 2x9= x11 + x13. Find x100
- Option A: -194 (Correct Option)
- Option B: 206
- Option C: 204
- Option D: -196
- Let x, y, z be real numbers and 4(x²+y²+z²) = a, 4(x-y-z) = 3+a, then find the value of 'a'
- Option A: 1
- Option B: 1&1/3
- Option C: 4
- Option D: 3 (Correct Option)
- In sept incomes of K, A, V is 8:6:5. They rent a house using 15%, 12% and 18% of their incomes respectively. In October, rent remains the same where as the salary of each of them increased by 10%,12%, 15% respectively. What percentage of their income have they paid as the house rent (give in nearest percentage).
- Correct Answer: 13:2%
Q: What are the benefits of solving CAT question papers?
Q: How many RC questions does CAT have?
The CAT VARC section is dominated by RC questions. Out of 24 questions about 14-16 are based on Reading Comprehension passages and the rest of them are based on parajumbles, para completion, etc.
CAT has about 12-16 RC question. In CAT 2022, there were four RC passages each having four questions. The ideal attempt was estimated at 13. Since, it is not mandatory to solve all the questions, candidates can maximize their scores by leaving out the questions related to the passage they find the toughest. There is negative marking in CAT so candidates must ensure that they mark only the correct options or do not mark any option at all.
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CAT Slot 1 QA Questions: Correct Answer: -2/3
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CAT Slot 1 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights
Check the CAT question paper analysis for the first slot:
- CAT 2024 slot 1 question paper had a mix of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and non-MCQs across three sections:
- Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR)
- Quantitative Ability (QA)
- First slot of CAT 2024 exam had 68 questions, i.e. an increase of 2 questions.
- DILR had 22 questions instead of 20.
- VARC had no para jumble questions in the first slot of CAT 2024.
- DILR had five sets, with 3 sets with 4 questions each, and 2 sets with 5 questions each.
- DILR had 3 bar-graph based questions.
- VARC had 2 odd one outs.
- More TITA questions this year.
- 3 DI Sets, while 2 LI Sets.
- 11 TITA questions in LRDI.
- One passage in VARC was related to Stranger Things, a Netflix web series.
- No surprise elements in the exam.
- Arithmetic was easier.
- Difficulty level was similar to 2021 question paper.
- Number of good attempts in DILR - 8-9 (90+ percentile).
- One question on candle stick charts from stock market.
- There were 5-6 TITA questions in Quants.
- RC was leagthy.
- Cutoff expected to rise this year.
CAT 2024 Analysis by Experts
The table below mentions the direct links to CAT exam analysis by experts.
| CAT Analysis 2024 | CAT 2024 Exam Analysis by Experts |
|---|---|
| CAT 2024 Analysis by CATKing | Check Here |
| CAT 2024 Analysis by IMS | Check Here |
| CAT 2024 Analysis by Career Launcher and TIME | Check Here |
CAT 2024 Slot 1 Exam Analysis: Section Wise
Typically, the CAT exam is considered difficult if compared with other MBA entrance exams. The difficulty standards were at par with previous exam sessions. Candidates found the CAT exam difficulty in line with the CAT mock tests. The table below mentions the CAT slot 1 section-wise difficulty level:
| CAT 2024 Sections |
Total Questions |
CAT Exam Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) |
24 |
Moderate to tough |
| Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) |
22 |
Easy to moderate |
| Quantitative Aptitude (QA) |
22 |
Easy to moderate |
| Overall |
68 |
Easy to moderate |
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CAT 2024 Slot 1 Analysis: VARC Question Weightage
The table below mentions the CAT section wise weightage for topics that were covered in the VARC section of the CAT Slot 1 exam:
| CAT Slot 1 VARC Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
16 |
| Verbal Ability - Para jumbles |
0 |
| Verbal Ability - Summary |
3 |
| Verbal Ability - Sentence completion |
3 |
| Verbal Ability- Odd one out |
2 |
CAT 2024 Slot 1 Analysis: DILR Question Weightage
The table below mentions the CAT section wise weightage for topics that were covered in the DILR section of the CAT Slot 1 exam:
| CAT Slot 1 DILR Topics |
No. of Questions |
|---|---|
| LR | 2 sets (5 questions each) |
| DI | 3 sets (4 questions each) |
CAT 2024 Slot 1 Analysis: QA Question Weightage
The table below mentions the CAT section wise weightage for topics that were covered in the QA section of the CAT Slot 1 exam:
| CAT Slot 1 QA Topics |
No. of Questions (MCQ/non-MCQ) |
|---|---|
| Number System |
2 |
| Algebra |
7-8 |
| Arithmetic |
8-9 |
| Modern Maths |
1 |
| Geometry & Mensuration |
2-3 |
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