The CAT 2016 DILR Slot 1 examination featured a unique case study focusing on traditional Indian handicraft products from Rajasthan. This section tested analytical reasoning skills through a dataset involving local artisans and their craft production.
One question set revolved around a group of artisans producing handmade blue pottery, a specialty product from Jaipur. The data included production volumes, raw material costs, and artisan earnings over a six-month period. Candidates had to analyze the profitability trends and identify seasonal patterns in this traditional craft business.
Another problem involved a cooperative of women artisans creating Bandhani tie-dye textiles from Gujarat. The case presented data on fabric types, dye consumption, and market pricing. Analytical tasks included calculating optimal production mixes and identifying the most profitable product lines among these authentic Indian textiles.
The section also featured a dataset on Madhubani painting artists from Bihar, examining their commission structures and exhibition sales. This traditional art form, known for its intricate patterns and natural pigments, provided a rich context for data interpretation questions about artist productivity and market demand. |
