CAT 2010 Question Paper was rated moderate to difficult. CAT 2010 was conducted from October 27, 2010 to November 24, 2010. CAT 2010 was a computer-based examination consisting of 3 sections namely, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation, and Logical Reasoning. Each section of the Question Paper had 20 questions. Candidates were awarded 3 marks for every correct answer and 1 mark was deducted for every wrong answer. Check CAT 2022 Exam Pattern
Students preparing for CAT 2022 can download CAT 2010 Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs from below:
CAT 2010 Question Paper
CAT 2010 Question Paper | CAT 2010 Answer Key |
---|---|
Download PDF | Download PDF |
CAT 2010 Question Paper Analysis
CAT 2010 Quantitative Ability Question Paper Analysis
The Quantitative Ability of CAT 2010 Question Paper was rated moderate and included some simple calculations.
- The question paper had 3-4 questions on Geometry, 7-8 questions on Arithmetic and Number System, and a few on Algebra.
- A small application of logarithms, a mix of Higher Math and Modern Math were also included in the question paper.
- Questions from Ratio and Percentage, Volume of Solid, Permutation & combination were also there in the CAT 2010 Question Paper.
Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution.
Quantitative Ability Topics | Number of Questions |
---|---|
Equations | 1 |
Functions | 1 |
Geometry | 2 |
Logarithms | 1 |
Mensuration | 3 |
Number System | 6 |
Percentage | 2 |
Permutation and Combinations | 1 |
Sequence and Series | 2 |
Time and Distance | 1 |
CAT 2010 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Question Paper Analysis
The Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section of CAT 2010 Question Paper was a bit lengthy as it included tedious calculations.
- The question paper had sets on Pie charts, Bar graphs, Tables, Line graphs, 3D charts, Maxima & Minima, etc.
- The questions from Logical Reasoning were more or less logical based and required less or no calculations.
- The Logical Reasoning questions were based on a set of conditions, Logical arguments, Puzzles, and Venn diagrams.
Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution.
Topic | Number of Questions |
---|---|
Data Interpretation | 14 |
Logical Puzzle | 6 |
CAT 2010 Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension question Paper Analysis
The Verbal Ability & Reading Comprehension section of CAT 2010 Question Paper was rated moderate.
- The Verbal Ability covered every topic of English usage such as Para completion, Para jumble, Fill in the blanks, Correct usage of words, etc.
- The question paper had a little bit of difficult grammar and vocabulary.
- There were 3 reading comprehension passages with 3 questions each. Lots of reading practice was needed for this part.
Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution.
Topics | Number of Questions |
---|---|
Error Spotting | 3 |
Fill in The Blanks | 4 |
Para Jumbles | 2 |
Reading Comprehension | 9 |
Word Meaning | 2 |
Comments