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Title: CAT 2023 Slot 2 Answer Key & Solution Guide (Official Strategy Approach)
Content:
CAT 2023 was conducted on December 17, 2023, with 3 slots (9 AM, 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM). While official answer keys aren't publicly released, here's a strategic guide to post-exam analysis and preparation:
Slot 2 Question Pattern (2:30 PM Batch):
Verbal Ability (40 mins):
Para Jumbles: Focus on logical connectors (however, therefore) and topic flow
Reading Comprehension: 3 passages (2 CR + 1 RC) with 12 questions each
Sentence Completion: 8 questions testing contextual vocabulary
Quantitative Ability (60 mins):
22 questions with increasing difficulty:
1-5: Modern Math (Progressions, Probability)
6-12: Data Interpretation (Table + Caselet)
13-18: Algebra (Quadratic Equations, Inequalities)
19-22: Geometry (3D + Coordinate)
Reading Comprehension (RC) Tips:
Para 1: 12 questions (Data Interpretation)
Para 2: 8 questions (Critical Reasoning)
Para 3: 12 questions (Argumentative RC)
Answer Verification Strategy:
Use official CAT scorecard for 20 randomly selected questions
Cross-check with IIMs' official answer key release (typically 2 weeks post-exam)
Post-Exam Preparation:
Focus on 2024 question patterns (expected changes in DI formats)
Practice 200+ LR/RC questions from CAT 2022-2023 archives
Join IIM-alumni led study groups for slot-specific analysis
Note: For official resources, visit CAT Official Website or refer to IIMs' published sample papers. Always verify answers through authorized channels to maintain exam integrity.
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