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CAT 2009 Question Paper was rated moderate. IIM Ahmedabad conducted CAT 2009 from November 28, 2009 to December 7, 2009. CAT 2009 Question Paper had 3 sections namely, Verbal Ability, Quantitative Ability, and Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning. The duration of the test was 2 hours and 15 minutes. It was the first time for CAT to be a computer-based online test. Check CAT 2022 Exam Pattern

Students preparing for CAT 2022 can download CAT 2009 Question Paper with Answer Key PDFs from below:

CAT 2009 Question Paper

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CAT 2009 Quantitative Ability Question Paper Analysis

  • The question had various topic-based questions which involved simple calculations.
  • The difficulty level of this section was easy to moderate level.

Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution

Topics Number of Questions
Averages 1
Functions 1
Geometry 3
Logarithms 1
Mensuration 2
Mixture and Alligation 1
Percentage 1
Probability 1
Quadratic Equation 1
Sequence and Series 1
Set Theory 1
Simple and Compound interest 1
Simplification 1
Time and Distance 2
Time and Work 1
Trigonometry 1

CAT 2009 Verbal Ability Question Paper Analysis

  • The Verbal Ability section of CAT 2009 question paper was rated moderate to difficult.
  • Verbal Ability covered entirely every topic of English usages such as Sentence Correction, Critical Reasoning, Para Jumbles, Paragraph Completion, Paragraph Summary, and Reading Comprehension.

Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution

Topics Number of Questions
Reading Comprehension 13
Sentence Correction 2
Error Spotting 5

CAT 2009 Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Question Paper Analysis

  • This section of CAT 2009 question paper had tedious calculations so it was a bit lengthy.
  • Pie charts, Venn Diagrams, and Logical DI were in the question paper.
  • Logical Reasoning questions were based on Logical arrangements and puzzles which required less or no calculations.

Students should follow the below table for a better understanding of question distribution

Topics Number of Question
Data Interpretation 10
Logical Puzzle 10

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