List of top Questions asked in CAT- 2011

The question below consists of a sentence divided into four parts (A)–(D). One part is grammatically incorrect. Identify the part.
Given below is a paragraph whose last line is missing. Choose the line which completes the paragraph most logically from the options given below.
So the unpleasant shocks that used to affect other people now affect us. Few of us have not been touched on the shoulder lightly or, in some cases, heavily, by the hand of failure. A dozen or more years ago, failure was for the untalented, or the unlucky. Today, no one is safe.
The project was completed ......... due to the team's dedication.
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Resilient":
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. The book became a bestseller within weeks.
B. It explored themes of love and loss.
C. The author launched her debut novel last month.
D. Critics praised its emotional depth.
The scientist's discovery was ......... and changed the field forever.
Statement: Some birds can fly.
Conclusion: Some birds cannot fly.
Is the conclusion valid?
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. The city introduced a new recycling program.
B. It aimed to reduce waste by 50 %.
C. Residents were educated about proper sorting.
D. The program saw significant participation.
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Pragmatic":
Statement: All roses are flowers.
Conclusion: Some flowers are roses.
Is the conclusion valid?
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Statement: No cats are dogs.
Conclusion: No dogs are cats.
Is the conclusion valid?
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Obscure":
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Her speech was so ......... that the audience was captivated throughout.
Arrange the following sentences to form a coherent paragraph:
A. The startup grew rapidly in its first year.
B. It offered innovative tech solutions.
C. A young entrepreneur founded the startup.
D. Investors were impressed by its potential.
Choose the grammatically correct sentence:
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Mundane":
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Candid":
Choose the word closest in meaning to "Ephemeral":
The values of the numbers \(2^{2004}\) and \(5^{2004}\) are written one after another. How many digits are there in all?
There are two water drums in my house whose volumes are in the ratio \(1 : 5\). Every day the smaller drum is filled first and then the same pipe is used to fill the bigger drum. Normally by 1:30 pm the smaller drum would just be full. But today, I returned early and started drawing water manually. I poured one-third into the smaller drum and the rest into the bigger drum. I continued this till the smaller drum was full. Immediately after that, I shifted the pipe into the bigger drum. If today the bigger drum was filled 12 minutes earlier than the normal time, when was the smaller drum full?
Two cars \(A\) and \(B\) start from two points \(P\) and \(Q\) respectively towards each other simultaneously. After travelling some distance, at a point \(R\), car \(A\) develops engine trouble. It continues to travel at \(2/3\)rd of its usual speed to meet car \(B\) at point \(S\) where \(PR = QS\). If the engine trouble had occurred after car \(A\) had travelled double the distance it would have met car \(B\) at a point \(T\) where \(ST = SQ/9\). Find the ratio of speeds of \(A\) and \(B\).
A man invests Rs. 10,000 at 5% simple interest per annum. What is the interest earned after 2 years?

In the figure, \(\triangle ABC\) is equilateral with area \(S\). \(M\) is the mid-point of \(BC\), and \(P\) is a point on \(AM\) extended such that \(MP = BM\). If the semi-circle on \(AP\) intersects \(CB\) extended at \(Q\), and the area of a square with \(MQ\) as a side is \(T\), which of the following is true?