Sunday, 25 September 2016

CAT preparation 2016

Quantitative Aptitude (QA),
Verbal and Reading Comprehension (VRC)
Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DLIR)

# Verbal & Reading Comprehension

This section will comprise of questions that will be based on Reading comprehension, fill in the blanks, verbal reasoning, antonyms and synonyms, syllogisms, analogies,  sentence correction, idioms, etc.

Types of Questions

•    Vocabulary Based (Synonyms Antonyms)    
•    Sentence Correction
•    Fill in the blanks
•    English Usage or Grammar
•    Cloze Passage
•    Jumbled Paragraph
•    Meaning-Usage Match
•    Analogies or Reverse Analogies
•    Summary Questions
•    Verbal Reasoning –
•    Facts / Inferences / Judgements
•    Reading Comprehension

# Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative section plays a major role in the test and usually have questions with a little higher difficulty level.

Types of Questions

    Number Systems
    LCM and HCF
    Speed, Time and Distance
    Profit and Loss
    Interest (Simple and Compound)
    Percentages
    Ratio and Proportion
    Time and Work
    Averages
    Logarithm
    Linear Equations
    Inequalities
    Quadratic Equations
    Progressions
    Co-ordinate Geometry
    Surds and Indices
    Set Theory
    Permutation and Combination
    Probability
    Binomial Theorem
    Functions
    Mensuration
    Mixtures and Alligations
    Geometry
    Permutation and Combination
    Trigonometry
    Complex Numbers

# Data Interpretation

Data interpretation on the other hand will have questions, divided in 4 sets. The information sets, that will be based on bar diagrams, statistical representation of data, tables, charts, graphical representation. In this section it is tested that how candidates can interpret the given data and answer questions based on it.

Types of Questions

    Tables
    Line Charts
    Column Graphs
    Venn Diagram
    Bar Graphs
    Pie Chart

# Logical Reasoning

Questions from this section will carry a logic in them and the key to solving such questions is to quickly analyze and unveil the hidden logic.

Types of Questions

    Number and Letter Series
    Calendars
    Clocks
    Venn Diagrams
    Cubes
    Binary Logic
    Logical Matching
    Seating Arrangement
    Logical Sequence
    Syllogism
    Logical Connectives
    Blood Relations

Recommended Books

# Quantitative Aptitude

    How to Prepare for Quantitative Aptitude for the CAT Common Admission Test 5th Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma, Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill 2012 Rs. 625, 2012 edition

    The Pearson Guide To Quantitative Aptitude And Data Interpretation For The CAT by Nishit Sinha, Publisher: Pearson. Rs. 650, 2012 edition.

    Quantum CAT: Quantitative Aptitude Common Admission Test for Admission Into IIMs (Paperback) by Sarvesh K Verma Publisher: Arihant, Rs. 650, 2013 edition.

# Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning

    How to Prepare for Data Interpretation for the CAT Common Admission Test 1st Edition (Paperback) by Arun Sharma Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Rs. 550, 2012 edition.

    How to Prepare for Logical Reasoning for the CAT Common Admission Test by Arun Sharma Publisher: Tata McGraw-Hill Rs. 450, 2012 edition.

    The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The CAT 1st Edition (Paperback) by Nishit K. Sinha. Publisher: Pearson. Rs. 599, 2012 edition.


# Verbal Ability

    How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading  Comprehension for the CAT Common Admission Test 4th Edition (Paperback)  by Meenakshi Upadhyay, Arun Sharma. Publisher: Tata McGraw Hill, Rs.  575, 2011 Edition.

   The Pearson Guide To Verbal Ability And Logical Reasoning For The  CAT 1st Edition (Paperback) by Nishit K. Sinha Publisher: Pearson, Rs.  599, 2012 edition.
   

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