CAT 2024 Slot 2 Official Answer Key (OUT) PDF, Question Paper Analysis Available

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CAT 2024 slot 2 exam concluded at 2:30 PM, on November 24. Check the CAT 2024 slot 2 exam analysis here, along with the CAT slot 2 difficulty, memory-based questions and answer keys.

CAT 2024 Slot 2 Answer Key and Question Paper Analysis

CAT 2024 Slot 2 Answer Key, Memory Based Questions and Exam Analysis

CAT 2024 Slot 2 Answer Key PDF and Question Paper Analysis: IIM Calcutta has released the CAT 2024 official answer key of slot 2 exam. CAT 2024 slot 2 exam took place from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. Candidates will find the CAT 2024 slot 2 answer key PDF here soon. IIM Calcutta has released the the official CAT 2024 answer key for second slot of the exam.

Candidates can find the unofficial CAT answer key for slot 2 here anytime soon. The unofficial CAT slot 2 answer key is drafted using the exam analysis, and CAT 2024 slot 2 memory based question. Candidates can use the CAT 2024 slot 2 answer key PDF to calculate their probable score before the declaration of results.

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Apart from the CAT 2024 answer key PDF, this article provides complete insights on CAT exam analysis for slot 2. Additionally, get here CAT memory based questions, expected cutoff, and overall exam review. Scroll down for CAT 2024 slot 2 answer key PDF and question paper analysis.

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Q:   Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?

A:
There is no pattern to which CAT question paper can be the toughest. The CAT question paper of every slot has unique questions. The examination body strives to maintain the same difficulty level of the paper across all slots but it may happen that a question can be more difficult from another. It is seen that, to keep the uniqueness of the question paper intact, the examination authority also changes the topic wise weightage a little bit across the exam slots. In most of the previous years, it is seen that the morning slot of the CAT exam is tougher than the rest two. However, candidates must not worry about the difficulty level of the slots as, the scores of all the candidates are normalised on a common scale to root out the possibility of advantage or disadvantage to any student due to difference in difficulty level. To know how the CAT scores are normalised, read this article: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/understanding-cat-normalization-process-blogId-9386.

Q:   What is the structure of CAT question paper?

A:
The CAT question paper structure has remained unchanged since 2014 when there were only two sections. Quantitative Aptitude was clubbed with Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning was clubbed with Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension. In 2015, the Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning were clubbed together and Quantitative Aptitude and Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension made two individual sections. Since 2015, the sectional segregation has remained the same but the number of questions have come down from 100 to 66. The exam duration has also been reduced. Until 2019, the CAT exam was of 180 minutes and the total number of questions were 100. However, in 2020, the question paper structure was revised due to COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, the total number of questions came down to 76. In 2021 and 2022, the number of questions were further lowered to 66. For the last two years, CAT is conducted for 2 hours, and the number of questions is 66. The latest CAT question paper structure is: Total questions: 66 Number of sections: 3 Order of sections - 1. VARC 2. DILR 3. Quantitative Aptitude Sectional time limit: 40 minutes VARC questions: 24 DILR questions: 20 Quantitative Aptitude questions: 22.

Q:   From where can I download CAT question papers?

A:
CAT question papers are released within a week of the exam in the form of a PDF as a response sheet and answer key. Candidates who have appeared for the test are able to access the CAT question paper and answer key. The question paper of every slot is released on the same day along with candidate response sheet and official answer to all question. If any candidate needs previous year CAT question papers for preparation purpose, then they can download them from Shiksha website. We have hosted last five years' CAT question papers for aspirants to download and practice. These official CAT question papers are available for download free. You can download the CAT question paper PDFs at this link: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/cat-exam-question-papers Candidates must check and practice the latest CAT question paper to know the latest exam pattern and difficulty level.

The space below will host the direct link to CAT Slot 2 answer key PDF:

Direct link to be updated soon

CAT 2024 Slot 2 Answer Key PDF (Unofficial)

Several coaching institutes release unofficial CAT answer keys based on memory-based questions. Candidates can download the CAT 2024 slot 2 answer key PDF from here. These unofficial answer keys are generally accurate and reliable. However, IIM Calcutta will use the official CAT 2024 answer key to evaluate a candidate's performance in the exam.

IIM Calcutta has released the CAT official answer key at iimcat.ac.in

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CAT 2024 Slot 2 Question Paper (Memory Based)

CAT 2024 memory-based questions for slot 2 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.

QA Questions in CAT 2024 Slot 2

  • Question: A fruit seller has mangoes, bananas and apples with at least one fruit of each type. At the beginning of a day, the number of mangoes make up the 40 per cent of his stock. That day, he sells half of the mangoes, 96 bananas and 40% of the apples. At the end of the day, he ends up selling 50% of the fruits. What is the smallest possible total number of fruits in the stock at the beginning of the day.
  • Question: When 2 litres of water is added to a mixture of water and acid, the concentration of acid is 50 per cent. Then, 15 litres of acid is added to the solution, which makes the concentration of acid 80 per cent. What is the quantity of the initial mixture?

VARC Questions in CAT 2024 Slot 2

RC Passages

  • Spices Trade
  • Peer Review
  • Externalities
  • Carnivore - Human Conflict

DILR Questions in CAT 2024 Slot 2

Q:   What are the benefits of solving CAT question papers?

A:
Solving the CAT question paper is very important from preparation point of view. Since CAT is a speed based test where candidates have to read long passages, tables and charts, do multiple calculations and solve tricky puzzles, one needs to have prior practice of the same. The CAT mock tests serve this purpose. However, to know what type of passages and puzzles are there in the CAT exam, you need to solve previous years' question papers. Some of the benefits of solving previous years' CAT question paper are: 1. With the help of previous year's CAT question paper, you can understand the latest CAT exam pattern and marking scheme 2. Practicing CAT question papers improves speed and accuracy in solving the questions, which is critical to a speed based exam like CAT 3. Practicing CAT question papers improves time management skills as you would get to know which type of questions take how much time. 4. When you practice CAT question papers, you gain confidence that you can solve all types of CAT questions. This confidence helps in performing better in the exam.

Q:   How many RC questions does CAT have?

A:

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.

  • Bar Graph - Frequency Distribution/ Average Based
  • Two Scatter Plot (x/y axis-PAT/ES)
  • Grid Based (Row/Column- Number Arrangement)
  • Roots and Network (Maxima-Minima)
  • Data Arrangement(7 Students, 3 Coaches/Rating Based)

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CAT Slot 2 Question Paper Analysis: Highlights

The space below mentions CAT slot 2 exam analysis:

  • CAT 2024 exam had MCQs and non-MCQ questions across three sections, including VARC, DILR, and QA.
  • CAT slot 2 exam pattern was in line with that notified with the exam notification.
  • Candidates had to answer a total of 68 questions across three sections.
  • Out of the total questions, 24 questions were asked from VARC. DILR and QA have 22 each.
  • CAT slot 2 difficulty level was similar to slot 1.
  • No para jumbles in CAT slot 2 as well.
  • Odd one out questions were easy.
  •  Three sets of DI.
  • Two sets of LR.
  • Three questions on TSD.
  • DILR was easy.
  • VARC was easier than previous year, but was tougher among the three sections.
  • VA and RC was not separated. Candidates found VA questions in between the four RCs.
  • Two to three Sets were doable in LRDI.
  • Difficulty level of sections:
    • VARC: Moderate
    • LRDI: Easy to moderate
    • QA: Easy to moderate
  • Questions similar to the first slot of CAT 2024.
  • Instead of candle stick chart that appeared in slot 1, CAT 2024 slot 2 had bubble chart.
  • A TITA question from CAT 2023 was repeated in CAT 2024.
  • Quant was easier than the last year.
  • VARC was lengthy.
  • 8-9 questions in quant was doable.
  • Verbal Ability was on the moderate side.
  • 14-15 questions from VARC was a good attempt.

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CAT 2024 Slot 2 Exam Analysis: Section Wise

The CAT exam is generally considered more difficult compared to other MBA entrance exams. The difficulty level of the CAT 2024 exam was consistent with previous sessions. Candidates found the CAT exam difficulty similar to the CAT mock tests. The table below shows the CAT slot 2 section-wise difficulty level.

CAT 2024 Sections

Total Questions

CAT Exam Difficulty

Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC)

24

Moderate

Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR)

22 (two additional questions compared to past year)

Easy to moderate

Quantitative Aptitude (QA)

22

Easy to moderate

Overall

68

Easy to moderate

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CAT 2024 Slot 2 Analysis: VARC Question Weightage

The table below mentions the CAT section-wise topic weightage that were covered in the VARC section of the CAT Slot 2 exam:

CAT Slot 2 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 2 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 2 exam:

CAT Slot 1 DILR Topics

No. of Questions

LR (1 set from Arrangement)

2 sets (5 questions each)
DI (Set from bubble graph, Average based Set) 3 sets (4 questions each)

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CAT 2024 Slot 2 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 2 exam:

CAT Slot 2 QA Topics

No. of Questions (MCQ/non-MCQ)

Number System

2

Algebra

7

Arithmetic

9

Modern Maths

3

Geometry & Mensuration

1

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