What are the important topics of CAT syllabus from which maximum questions are asked?
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CAT lays a lot of emphasis on analytical skills so the questions are asked mostly from those topics which require deep learning and practice. The three sections of CAT question paper are designed in such a way that candidates have to use their ability of minute observation and fast calculation. Shared below are the section wise main topics from which questions are asked in CAT. Verbal Ability: Parajumbles, Parasummary, Sentence Completion and Inferences
- Reading Comprehension: Questions based on passages, Para meaning, Order of sentences
- Data Interpretation: Tables, Graphs, Pie Charts, Venn Diagram, Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning
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CAT Important Topics are as follows:
Quantitative Aptitude:
Algebra
Arithmetic
Number System
Geometry
Verbal Reasoning:
Comprehension
Para Jumbles
Para Summary
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Logical Reasoning:
DI
Blood Relations
Seating Arrangements
Graphs
etc.,
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