RealCAT - 12
TCC-25 : CAT-25
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MACRO VIEW
The paper was of moderate complexity. The surprise in this test takes care of the worst case scenario on the D-day, if any.
MICRO VIEW
English
The section was, as always, dominated by Reading Comprehension and hence an efficient selection alongside accuracy were imperative. There were nine Verbal Ability questions, all simple enough to be answered.
Reading Comprehension
The first passage on ‘Mach’s Principle’ was comprehensible and of moderate length. All the three questions were non MCQs and at least two of them could have been answered effortlessly given that they were SDQs.
The second passage on ‘New York being a book haven’ was perspicuous enough to be comprehended in a single reading. There were two SDQs, one inference, and one title question; where all of them could have been answered.
The third passage on ‘Human Compatible’ was short and not very challenging. At least 3 questions could have been answered easily.
The fourth passage on ‘IMF’ was bedazzling to a little extent and two out of the three questions could have been answered. The presence of those two non-MCQs would have confused the test taker but given that both of them were SDQs, they should have been answered.
The fifth passage on ‘the principles underlying Dostoyevsky’s style’ was perplexing to say the least. The passage could have been incomprehensible because of the language employed and some of the test takers would have been inclined towards reading it again. One question was easy as it was direct. This passage, at best, should have been avoided.
Verbal Ability
Two of the three Summary questions were easily doable. Out of three, two Parajumble questions could be answered swiftly. Text Completion questions were challenging and demanded meticulousness.
LR & DI
This would have caught you by surprise, all part of the grand plan and hence a good selection of blocks would have helped one ace this section with the desired percentile.
Q 27 to Q 30 : The block on Brand Survey was neither too easy nor too time consuming. If attempted with patience, one could have bagged a +12.
Q 31 to Q 34 : The block on cars was moderately complex and required good grasp over Arithmethic to answer correctly. The block should have been attempted.
Q 35 to Q 38 : The block on house locations was moderately complex. If done with focus it could have been attempted correctly.
Q 39 to Q 42 : The block on animals was a lollipop. It was a must-do block.
Q 43 to Q 46 : This block was tricky and time-consuming. This could be attempted at the end.
Mathematics
The section can be categorised as moderately complex and a scrutiny of the same has been done below.
|
Topic |
Number of Questions |
Must-do Questions |
Overall complexity level |
|
Number System |
3 |
62, 65 |
Moderate |
|
Arithmetic |
7 |
47, 57 |
Moderate |
|
Geometry Family |
3 |
- |
Moderate to Difficult |
|
Basic Algebra |
7 |
48, 53, 60, 62, 63 |
Moderate |
|
Higher Algebra |
3 |
61 |
Difficult |
|
Functions |
1 |
- |
Moderate |
|
Mentation |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
|
Data Sufficiency |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Not Applicable |
Most of the Arithmetic and the Basic Algebra questions could have been managed effortlessly, in addition to which a few questions from Number System. Higher Algebra and Geometry Family were on the difficult side and hence should have been attempted if and only if Concepts were Crystal Clear.
With this we reach the end of this analysis.
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