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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

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CAT 2010 Question Paper

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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

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