CAT 2010 VARC Slot 1 Question Paper(Available) :Download Solutions with Answer Key

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.

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Question 1:

According to the passage, lighting engineers need not:

(A) Plot photometric curves
(B) Utilize photometric data
(C) Understand photometric techniques
(D) Have mathematical expertise

Correct Answer: (D) Have mathematical expertise
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Question 2:

The colour black is an example of:

(A) A surface colour
(B) An achromatic colour
(C) An organic colour
(D) A diffuse colour

Correct Answer: (B) An achromatic colour
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Question 3:

Paint is an example of a substance containing:

(A) Inorganic material
(B) Body colours
(C) Surface colours
(D) Metallic colours

Correct Answer: (B) Body colours
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Question 4:

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the passage?

(A) Precise measurement is a sufficient condition to ensure validity of conclusions resulting from an experiment.
(B) Experimental data might support multiple theoretical explanations; same time, hence validity of theories needs to be tested further.
(C) Precise measurement is both a necessary and sufficient condition to ensure validity of conclusions resulting from an experiment.
(D) Precise measurement along with experimenter's knowledge of the theory underlying the experiment is sufficient to ensure the validity of conclusions drawn from experiments.

Correct Answer: (C) Precise measurement is both a necessary and sufficient condition to ensure validity of conclusions resulting from an experiment.
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Question 5:

As per Mayo’s perspective, which of the following best defines the phrase “scientific explanation”?

(A) One which is not holistic in its explanation of natural phenomena.
(B) One which survives examinations better than other explanations.
(C) One which has been thoroughly tested by scientific experts.
(D) One which refutes other explanations convincingly.

Correct Answer: (B) One which survives examinations better than other explanations.
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Question 6:

The author’s use of Snell’s law of refraction to illustrate Mayo’s perspective can best be said to be:

(A) Contrived
(B) Premeditated
(C) Superfluous
(D) Illustrative

Correct Answer: (D) Illustrative
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Question 7:

Biotic disturbances in the context means:

(A) Attacks from other living things, animals, etc.
(B) The disturbances caused by the natives on seeing the strange foreigners.
(C) The political disturbances causing the closedown of the parks.
(D) Disturbances caused by the wild animals on seeing the tourists.

Correct Answer: (D) Disturbances caused by the wild animals on seeing the tourists.
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Question 8:

By using the expression “environmentally destructive tourism” the author means:

(A) The preservation of the wild beasts.
(B) The closure of wildlife and sanctuaries.
(C) Destroying the attractive sources of wild animals and birds.
(D) The maintenance of the flora and fauna of the country.

Correct Answer: (C) Destroying the attractive sources of wild animals and birds.
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Question 9:

To implement the most scientific ways of tourism, we should:

(A) Get distinguished and talented persons trained in the field.
(B) From a commission and plan out how to implement the suggestions.
(C) Get a group of scientists abroad to learn more about tourism.
(D) Speed as much finance as possible to better the suggestions made.

Correct Answer: (B) Form a commission and plan out how to implement the suggestions.
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Question 10:

Justice Minister Bola Ige, confronted with the general incivility of local police, placed a ____ on the cads. Said the Hon. Bola Ige, “I pray that God will make big holes in their pockets.”

(A) malediction
(B) sanction
(C) proscription
(D) plea

Correct Answer: (A) malediction
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Question 11:

During the heated discussion, the leader of the group ____ refuted all the claims brought by his opponents. Later everybody acknowledged that he survived by most ____ luck.

(A) ingeniously; incredible
(B) ingeniously; incredulous
(C) ingenuously; incredible
(D) ingenuously; incredulous

Correct Answer: (A) ingeniously; incredible
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Question 12:

Choose the option that points out sentence(s) with grammatical error(s):

[I.] I love the man dancing on the table.
[II.] I love the man’s dancing on the table.
[III.] In 1986 Elie Wiesel was named the Nobel Peace Prize recipient, an honour established by Alfred Nobel.
[IV.] Neither of the recommendations works as well as we thought they would.
[V.] Either the Minister or the Minister’s wife will have to excuse themselves from the reception to speak to the caterer.

(A) II and V
(B) I and IV
(C) II and V
(D) III and IV

Correct Answer: (D) III and IV
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Question 13:

Match the dictionary definitions of the word "Infer" with its correct usage:

[A.] To derive by reasoning or implication
[B.] To surmise
[C.] To point out
[D.] To hint

Usage:

[E.] We see smoke and infer fire
[F.] Given some utterance, a listener may infer from it all sorts of things which neither the utterance nor the utterer implied
[G.] I waited all day to meet him. From this you can infer my zeal to see him.
[H.] She did not take part in the debate except to ask a question inferring that she was not interested in the debate.

(a) A–F; B–C; E–C; H–D–F
(b) A–F; B–H; C–E; D–G
(c) A–H; B–G; C–F; D–E
(d) A–E; B–F; C–G; D–H

Correct Answer: (d) A–E; B–F; C–G; D–H
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Question 14:

Match the dictionary definitions of the word "Catch" with its correct usage:

[A.] Capture
[B.] Grasp with senses or mind
[C.] Deception
[D.] Thing or person worth trapping

Usage:

[E.] All her friends agreed that Prasad was a good catch.
[F.] The proposal sounds very good but where is the catch?
[G.] Hussain tries to catch the spirit of India in this painting.
[H.] Sorry, I couldn’t catch you.

(a) A–F; B–G; C–E; D–H
(b) A–F; B–G; C–E; D–H
(c) A–G; B–F; C–E; D–H
(d) A–G; B–H; C–F; D–E

Correct Answer: (d) A–G; B–H; C–F; D–E
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Question 15:

The _____ of the country should take a greater interest in promoting the indigenous works that are rooted in the deep traditions of scholarship across the world.

(A) LITERATI
(B) LITERATE
(C) LITERATURE
(D) LITERAL

Correct Answer: (A) LITERATI
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Question 16:

_____ of different categories of problems often leads to design of improper solutions that fail to address the complexities of the problem.

(A) CONFABULATION
(B) CONFLATION
(C) CONFLICT
(D) CONFESSION

Correct Answer: (B) CONFLATION
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Question 17:

Choose the correct sequence of sentences:

[I.] But she gained courage as she went on
[II.] She was a little nervous about it just at first
[III.] and opened their eyes and mouths so very wide
[IV.] the two creatures got so close to her, one on each side

(A) I, III, II, IV
(B) II, IV, III, I
(C) II, I, IV, III
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (B) II, IV, III, I
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Question 18:

Choose the correct sequence of sentences:

[I.] It would perhaps be possible for him to be of some use to this brave girl
[II.] he said to himself, vaguely at first, that
[III.] without neglecting anything of what was due to his important mission.
[IV.] and this idea pleased him

(A) I, III, II, IV
(B) III, II, I, IV
(C) I, III, II, IV
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (A) I, III, II, IV
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Question 19:

Choose the correct phrasal usage of the given words:

[I.] Indict to
[II.] Intrigue on
[III.] Endow with
[IV.] Trample on

(A) I and IV
(B) I and III
(C) I, III and IV
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (D) None of the above
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Question 20:

Choose the correct phrasal usage of the given words:

[I.] Trace to
[II.] Sparing of
[III.] Replete with
[IV.] Wonder at

(A) I and III
(B) I, II and III
(C) II, III and IV
(D) None of the above

Correct Answer: (D) None of the above
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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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1.
Let $f(x) = \dfrac{x}{2x-1}$ and $g(x) = \dfrac{x}{x-1}$. Then, the domain of the function \[ h(x) = f(g(x)) + g(f(x)) \] is all real numbers except:

2.
There are 4 people M, S, P, R.
P gets 20% of the total.
M gets 40% of the remaining amount.
S gets 20% less than M.
R gets the remaining amount.
Find the ratio P : R.

3.
A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for 60 more, his profit would become 60%. What is the cost price of the item?

4.
If $m$ and $n$ are integers such that $(m+2n)(2m+n)=27$, then the maximum possible value of $2m-3n$ is:

5.
The sum of all the digits of the number $(10^{50} + 10^{25} - 123)$, is

6.
A man takes a loan of 1000 and repays it by paying 530 at the end of the first year, and 594 at the end of the second year. Find the rate of interest per annum.

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CAT 2010 VARC Slot 1 Question Paper with Solution PDF

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CAT Questions

1.Let $f(x) = \dfrac{x}{2x-1}$ and $g(x) = \dfrac{x}{x-1}$. Then, the domain of the function \[ h(x) = f(g(x)) + g(f(x)) \] is all real numbers except:

2.There are 4 people M, S, P, R. P gets 20% of the total. M gets 40% of the remaining amount. S gets 20% less than M. R gets the remaining amount. Find the ratio P : R.

3.A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for 60 more, his profit would become 60%. What is the cost price of the item?

4.If $m$ and $n$ are integers such that $(m+2n)(2m+n)=27$, then the maximum possible value of $2m-3n$ is:

5.The sum of all the digits of the number $(10^{50} + 10^{25} - 123)$, is

6.A man takes a loan of 1000 and repays it by paying 530 at the end of the first year, and 594 at the end of the second year. Find the rate of interest per annum.

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1.
Let $f(x) = \dfrac{x}{2x-1}$ and $g(x) = \dfrac{x}{x-1}$. Then, the domain of the function \[ h(x) = f(g(x)) + g(f(x)) \] is all real numbers except:

2.
There are 4 people M, S, P, R.
P gets 20% of the total.
M gets 40% of the remaining amount.
S gets 20% less than M.
R gets the remaining amount.
Find the ratio P : R.

3.
A shopkeeper sells an item at a profit of 20%. If he had bought it at 10% less and sold it for 60 more, his profit would become 60%. What is the cost price of the item?

4.
If $m$ and $n$ are integers such that $(m+2n)(2m+n)=27$, then the maximum possible value of $2m-3n$ is:

5.
The sum of all the digits of the number $(10^{50} + 10^{25} - 123)$, is

6.
A man takes a loan of 1000 and repays it by paying 530 at the end of the first year, and 594 at the end of the second year. Find the rate of interest per annum.