CAT Previous Year Question Paper 2022- 1 (June 16) - CAT MCQ

To answer this question correctly we have to read the fourth paragraph of the passage. Fundamentally, the fourth paragraph compares laws and customs with technology, stating that they have comparable influence. Option 1 is the right answer because not unlike each other means like each other.

It is very difficult to justify option 4 because in the passage there is not ‘cost factor’ discussed anywhere. In the first paragraph we have evidence for option 3. Thus, option 3 can be inferred. The passage (second last paragraph) says ‘parental authority represents the interest of childhood’, suggesting that it does not go beyond childhood, and is not a permanent aspect of human nature. Towards the end of the third paragraph, we have evidence for option 1. Thus, 4 is the best choice as there is no evidence for it anywhere in the passage.

The sentence would best fit in Blank 4 because it ties together the ideas presented in the paragraph. The paragraph states that people today have access to a vast amount of information, but it is not clear if they are more knowledgeable as a result. It also mentions that the readily available knowledge can lead students away from serious study and towards an inability to write effectively. The missing sentence introduces the idea that the Internet has both positive and negative effects on knowledge and learning. It fits well in Option 4 because it connects to the idea that the Internet has let people choose sources that reinforce their opinions rather than encouraging them to question inherited beliefs, which is the final point presented in the paragraph.

The given set of sentences underlines the relationship between commuting and productivity and how it can impact innovation. The idea is that shorter commutes can support innovation by giving employees more time in the office and opportunities for in-person collaboration, while longer commutes can be physically draining and can lead to decreased productivity. This correlation is first highlighted in statement 2, which sets the context for subsequent discussion. We note that statements 4 and 3 form a logical block since 4 presents an idea [work-from-home scenarios to improve productivity] and 3 extends on it [why the idea in 4 might not be effective]. The marker word 'some' in 4 helps us link it with statement 1, which discusses the opinions of "some company leaders." So 1 puts forth the belief of one group of company leaders, and 4 presents us with the opinion held by a few other company leaders. This allows us to form the logical block: [1-4-3]. We can place 2 at the beginning of this structure to obtain a coherent paragraph. Hence, the correct answer is 2143.

Consider option 1. The transition of ideas from the previous sentence to the next is smooth here. Despite the Covid chaos pointing to a temptation to go all out, wedding lists are not expanding and couples are having secret ceremonies instead. So, we rule out this option.
The missing line explains why couples want to marry in secret. If you place this sentence in option 2, it fits right in with the idea in the previous sentence and transitions well into the next sentence, which gives one more reason why couples marry in secret. Also the 'anxiety' mentioned here relates to couples 'feeling the pinch', which the previous sentence refers to.
If the missing sentence is placed in option 3, it would follow a sentence which begins with 'plus'. The transition from celebrities marrying in secret to easing the anxiety and pressure of having a "big day" is not smooth.
The missing sentence does not fit in well at option 4. There is already a smooth transition of ideas from people wanting to avoid the spotlight and pomp to them wanting to get to the part where they are married.
So, option 2 is the best place to put the missing sentence.

The funds they received, in descending order, were Rs.390,000, Rs.210,000, Rs.165,000, Rs.77,000, and Rs.66,000.

∴ The product of tokes = 390, 210, 165, 77, 66

⇒ Break of tokens received
390 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 13
210 = 2 × 3 × 5 × 7
165 = 3 × 5 × 11
77 = 7 × 11
66 = 2 × 3 × 11

From (1): Fathima awarded tokens to everyone except Qahira,
∴ Fatima must have awarded token number 3 to everyone and Qahira received tokens whose product is 77.

From (1): Adhara awarded tokens to no one except Pragnyaa
∴ Adhara must have awared token 13 and Pragnyaa received tokens whose product is 390.

From (2): Rashida received the highest number of tokens that anyone received, but she did not receive one from Esther.
∴ Rashida must have received 4 tokes whose product can only be 210. Also, since Esther did not give her the token, hence Esther must have distributed token number 11.

From (3): Dhanavi awarded a token to Qahira but not to Smera.
∴ Dhanavi must have awared token number 7.

​​​​​​​

From (3): Bithi awarded a token to Smera but not to Qahira
∴ Bithi/Chhaya could have awared token 2/5 in any order.

​​​​​​​

If Bithi gives token number 2 to S/T, then Chhaya will given token number 5 to T/S and vice-a-versa. 

∴ Qahira received two tokens i.e., 7 and 11.

Substituting in (1), we get

Given, a and b are natural numbers.

Therefore, a = 2 and b = 4

2a + b = 2(2) + 4 = 8

The answer is option C.

It is given,

For n = 1 to n = 19, value of function is zero.

For n = 20 to n = 44, value of function will be 1.

44 = 20 + n - 1

n = 25 which is equal to given value.

This implies N = 44

M - First meeting point

Let the speeds of trains A and B be 'a' and 'b', respectively.

The total time taken by train B to travel from station Y to station X is 15 minutes.

The answer is option C

It is given, y(x + z) = 19

y cannot be 19. 

If y = 19, x + z = 1 which is not possible when both x and z are natural numbers.

Therefore, y = 1 and x + z = 19

It is given, z(x + y) = 51

z can take values 3 and 17

Case 1:

If z = 3, y = 1 and x = 16

xyz = 3*1*16 = 48

Case 2:

If z = 17, y = 1 and x = 2

xyz = 17*1*2 = 34

Minimum value xyz can take is 34.