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CAT 2023 Slot 1 Actual Question Paper

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The CAT 2023 Slot 1 exam, a critical milestone for management aspirants, recently concluded, setting the stage for a meticulous analysis. This comprehensive review dissects each section, explores the difficulty levels, and provides insights into the expected cut-offs.

Verbal in CAT 2023 Slot 1

VerbalTopicType
RCWolves of Rural EuropeWeaken
RCWolves of Rural EuropeTruth / All of the following Except
RCWolves of Rural EuropeScope
RCWolves of Rural EuropeReasons / Contributed to
RCGeographical factorsExamples
RCGeographical factorsReasons
RCGeographical factorsReasons
RCGeographical factorsInferred
RCIndian Ocean in literatureScope
RCIndian Ocean in literatureClaim
RCIndian Ocean in literatureWeaken
RCIndian Ocean in literatureNot True
RCEffects of racism and colonialismCriticises
RCEffects of racism and colonialismMention ” ___ “
RCEffects of racism and colonialismMention ” ___ “
RCEffects of racism and colonialismMain Idea
Non RCBest Fit in SentenceNew Type
Non RCBest Fit in SentenceNew Type
Non RCOdd Man OutOdd Man Out
Non RCOdd Man OutOdd Man Out
Non RCJumbledJumbled
Non RCJumbledJumbled
Non RCSummarySummary
Non RCSummarySummary

DILR in CAT 2023 Slot 1

RatingTiny Arrangement4 x 5
RatingTiny Arrangement4 x 5
RatingTiny Arrangement4 x 5
RatingTiny Arrangement4 x 5
RatingTiny Arrangement4 x 5
PricingCaseletHouses
PricingCaseletHouses
PricingCaseletHouses
PricingCaseletHouses
PricingCaseletHouses
VotingVenn Diagram4D
VotingVenn Diagram4D
VotingVenn Diagram4D
VotingVenn Diagram4D
VotingVenn Diagram4D
SchedulingWide Arrangement10 x 4
SchedulingWide Arrangement10 x 4
SchedulingWide Arrangement10 x 4
SchedulingWide Arrangement10 x 4
SchedulingWide Arrangement10 x 4

Quant in CAT 2023 Slot 1

Row LabelsCount of X maro
X maro8
Algebra5
Quad4
Percentages3
Geometry3
AP GP HP3
surds2
Ratios2
Time Speed2
Circle2
No of Solutions2
Logs1
SICI1
Clocks Calendars1
Mixtures1
Average1
Triangle1
Profit Loss1
Area1
Digits1
Coordinate1
Factors1
Numbers1
Time Work1
Cubic1
PnC1
Multiply1
Modulus1
Grand Total53

CAT 2023 Exam Overview:

CAT 2023 maintained its standard pattern with 66 questions to be answered in 120 minutes. The sections – Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC), Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning (DILR), and Quantitative Aptitude (QA) – adhered to the 40-minute time limit per section.

Section-wise Difficulty Analysis:

1. VARC Section:

The VARC section, housing 24 questions, exhibited a moderate difficulty level. Notably, it was deemed easier than the previous year. The Reading Comprehension passages covered topics like Wolf Environmentalists, Philosophy, Indian Ocean-based Geographical Literature, and Human Behavior. The inclusion of odd-sentence-out questions and para completion added variety to the section.

Question Breakdown:

  • Reading Comprehension: 16 questions (Moderate)
  • Verbal Ability: 8 questions (Moderate to Difficult)

2. DILR Section:

DILR, comprising 20 questions distributed across four sets, maintained a consistent difficulty level compared to CAT 2022. The sets included topics such as College Elections, Visa Applications, 12 Houses, and Restaurant Ratings. The section demanded strong analytical skills, and the language used to provide data was deemed challenging.

Question Breakdown:

  • Set 1 (College Elections): Moderate to Difficult
  • Set 2 (Visa Applications): Moderate
  • Set 3 (12 Houses): Moderate to Difficult
  • Set 4 (Restaurant Ratings): Moderate

3. QA Section:

The QA section, consisting of 22 questions, presented a higher difficulty level compared to the previous year. Algebra questions, in particular, were noted as challenging. The topics covered included Number System, Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math, and Geometry & Mensuration. The dominance of arithmetic and the inclusion of six TITA questions added complexity to the section.

Question Breakdown:

  • Number System: Easy
  • Algebra: Moderate to Difficult
  • Arithmetic: Easy to Moderate
  • Modern Math: Easy
  • Geometry & Mensuration: Moderate

Expected Cut-offs and Ideal Scores:

Based on expert inputs, the expected cut-offs for a 99 percentile score were discussed. The overall structure comparison with CAT 2022 and 2021 indicated a moderate difficulty level for CAT 2023, with an ideal score of 80 for a 99 percentile.

Section-wise Ideal Scores:

  • VARC: 40
  • DILR: 27-30
  • QA: 25-28
  • Overall: 80 (Moderate)

96 thoughts on “CAT 2023 Slot 1 Actual Question Paper”

  2. Hi Everyone, I have a valid objection from VARC of slot 1. I request you all to show your support so that we can request Rav sir to raise objection on our behalf.
    When accepted by IIM Lucknow, this will ADD 3 MARKS⭐ to all the slot 1 candidates.
    I am sharing the details below.

    Slot 1 VARC
    Question ID 48916816030
    According to the question, 4 out of 5 given sentences together will form a coherent paragraph. We have to select the odd one out and type it in as the answer.
    However, An article published by bbc.com consists of a very similar paragraph that contains all the 5 points.(Photograph attached below)

    This proves that all 5 sentences given in the question can be put together to form a coherent paragraph.

    It means, there is NO ODD ONE OUT!
    Thus, all the given options are INCORRECT!❌

    Please raise objection for this question. It recieved support from 26+ people in the WhatsApp group as well.

    Reply

  4. Slot 1 Varc
    Question ID 48916816030
    According to the question, 4 out of 5 given sentences together will form a coherent paragraph. We have to select the odd one out and type it in as the answer.
    However, An article published by bbc.com consists of a very similar paragraph that contains all the 5 points.(Photograph attached below)
    This proves that all 5 sentences given in the question can be put together to form a coherent paragraph.
    It means, there is NO ODD ONE OUT!
    Thus, all the given options are INCORRECT!❌

    Reply

  9. Dear sir,

    Please consider SLOT 1: VARC

    QId. 48916816167

    There answer key says the answer is Ans.Id. 48916840340

    But sir, we believe the correct Ans.Id. would be 48916840339.

    As the second and third lines of second paragraph compare the divergence between two groups on the basis of environmental factors (between people of arctic and lowlands) and the argument is carried forward in the australian example hence 1st option should be the best choice.

    Reply

  13. Question id 48916816166 convener option 48916840334 ❌ correct answer 48916840336✅ author has not criticised scholar for labelling geographic explanation deterministic but has criticised for tainted racist interpretations of scholars

    Reply

  16. ID 48916816030
    According to the question, 4 out of 5 given sentences together will form a coherent paragraph. We have to select the odd one out and type it in as the answer.
    However, An article published by bbc.com consists of a very similar paragraph that contains all the 5 points.
    This proves that all 5 sentences given in the question can be put together to form a coherent paragraph.
    It means, there is NO ODD ONE OUT!
    Thus, all the given options are INCORRECT!

    Reply

  18. Q 19 Slot 1 quants
    In a right-angled triangle ∆ABC, the altitude AB is 5 cm, and the base BC is 12 cm. P and Q are two points on BC such that the areas of ∆ABP, ∆ABQ and ∆ABC are in arithmetic progression. If the area of ∆ABC is 1.5 times the area of ∆ABP, the length of PQ, in cm, is.

    Question ID : 48916816339

    , in this if we choose points QP instead of PQ we will get the ans 4.

    I this this question has 2 answers ,
    1. 2 if we take PQ
    2. 4 If we take QP

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  20. SLOT 1 QUANT
    QUESTION ID: 48916815419

    In This Question if student goes to solve with trick cancelling numbers on both sides they will get exact answers.. But when we approach the question with traditional method and due to heavy decimal numbers calculations multiple times…it is not possible to get exact answer as 20808₹….It can be in the range + or – 2-3 Rupees… And it happened With Almost 80%peoples….Otherwise for heavy decimal numbers calculations cat never gives TITA Question and should not be given also.. When we refer to other standard exams.. Same rule is followed. Either it is given ad MCQ or TITA with Answer type – Range. (Not Equal to)

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  22. VARC SLOT 1

    QUESTION id – 48916816030
    QUESTION id – 48916816199
    Question id – 48916816023

    Two odd one out question
    One para jumble question

    Please challenge these questions

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  23. I want raise an objection to the Question ID : 48916815762.
    Correct option is given as – option ID : 48916838965
    But I think the real correct option is Option ID : 48916838966
    because going by the statement it should be Marks of boy=<Marks of Girl=<2(Marks of boy) which will make the total no of integral values as 22

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  24. Question ID : 48916815762
    Given correct option ID – 48916838965
    Real correct option ID – 48916838966
    because acc to the statement, marks of boy=<marks of girl=<2(marks of boy) which will the no of required values 22

    Reply

  25. Sir Below I’m posting the Final Questions that we have discussed. Must Raise objections for these Questions.

    1. Slot 1 Varc
    Question ID 48916816030
    According to the question, 4 out of 5 given sentences together will form a coherent paragraph. We have to select the odd one out and type it in as the answer.
    However, An article published by bbc.com consists of a very similar paragraph that contains all the 5 points.(Photograph attached below)
    This proves that all 5 sentences given in the question can be put together to form a coherent paragraph.
    It means, there is NO ODD ONE OUT!
    Thus, all the given options are INCORRECT!❌

    2. Slot 1
    LRDI
    Question id:- 48916816317
    Convener answer- 48916840864✅
    Alternate answer- 48916840863✅
    Both the answers are correct✅

    3.Varc slot 1
    Question id- 48916816167
    Answer given by convener- 48916840340❌
    Answer according to us – 48916840339✅

    4. id 48916816166
    convener option 48916840334 ❌
    correct answer 48916840336✅

    Reply

  27. slot1

    Question ID : 48916816220
    Option 1 ID : 48916840528
    Option 2 ID : 48916840527
    Option 3 ID : 48916840529
    Option 4 ID : 48916840526

    Reply

  29. LRDI
    Question id:- 48916816317
    Convener answer- 48916840864✅
    Alternate answer- 48916840863✅
    Both the answers are correct✅

    Reply

  30. BYJU TRIED TO SOLVE DILR VISA ALLOTMENT QUESTION AND COULD NOT SOLVE IT DECLARED IT WRONG. CHALLENGE THE WHOLE SET, WE WILL GET MARKS IN SCALING. SLOT1 CHALLENGE VISA ALLOTMENT SET, BAJU CANT SOLVE IT, UNACADEMY RAN AWAY FROM SOLVING IT.

    Reply

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