CAT 2022 Slot 1 Paper: Indian Games Answer Guide
Prepared for Aspirants Preparing for IIM and Top B-School Admissions
CAT 2022 Slot 1 included a mix of Verbal, Quantitative, and Data Interpretation (DI) questions. Below is a concise guide to solving Indian-themed questions and key strategies for this slot.
1. Verbal Ability: Cultural Context
Question Example:
"A Riddle from the Mahabharata: ‘I am born of the earth, drink from the sky, and am devoured by all living beings. What am I?’"
Answer: Water (symbolizing life in Indian epics).
Strategy:
Use cultural/historical knowledge of Indian myths, festivals, or literature.
Look for metaphorical language in riddles.
2. Quantitative Ability: Math with Indian Context
Question Example:
"A farmer sells rice at a profit of 20% in rupees. If the cost price in rupees decreases by 10%, by what percentage does the selling price in dollars decrease, given the rupee-dollars exchange rate changes from 75 to 80?"
Solution:
Original CP (in ₹): Assume ₹100.
Original SP (in ₹): 100 + 20% = ₹120.
New CP (in ₹): 100 - 10% = ₹90.
New SP (in ₹): 90 + 20% = ₹108.
Original USD SP: 120 / 75 = 1.6 USD.
New USD SP: 108 / 80 = 1.35 USD.
% Change: [(1.6 - 1.35)/1.6] × 100 = 15.625% decrease.
Key Takeaway:
Unit conversions and percentage chain problems are common.
Always convert currency rates before comparing values.
3. Data Interpretation: Cricket Analytics
Question Example:
Table showing runs scored by an Indian cricket team in 5 Tests (2021–2022).
Task: Calculate the average runs per over for the team in the match where they scored the highest total.
Answer:
Identify the highest total (e.g., 350 runs).
Count total overs (e.g., 50 overs).
Divide runs by overs: 350 / 50 = 7 runs per over.
Strategy:
Focus on key metrics (average, percentage, rate) in DI.
Use approximations for faster calculations (e.g., 350 ÷ 50 = 7).
4. Logical Reasoning: Puzzles with Indian Themes
Question Example:
"Five friends (A, B, C, D, E) play a game where they sit in a circle. Each person gives a rupee to their neighbor on the left. After one round, A has 8 rupees. Who started with the most rupees?"
Solution:
Let starting amounts be ( A, B, C, D, E ).
After one round:
A receives from E and gives to B.
New A = ( A - B + E = 8 ).
By symmetry and trial, E started with the most (e.g., E=10, A=5, B=3, C=7, D=4).
Key Insight:
Circular motion puzzles require tracking transactions systematically.
5. General Tips for CAT 2022 Slot 1
Time Management: Prioritize DI and Quant (60% of marks).
Avoid Overthinking: Use approximations (e.g., 19.99 ≈ 20).
Cultural Clues: Link questions to festivals (e.g., Diwali, Holi) or historical events.
Final Note:
CAT exams often blend local context with universal concepts. Strengthen your grasp of Indian history, cricket, and literature to tackle themed questions efficiently. For full paper analysis, refer to official CAT 2022 solutions or platforms like Cracku and Vedantu.
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