CMAT 2024 Slot 1 Answer Key & Analysis (English Version)
Introduction
The Common Management Admission Test (CMAT) 2024 Slot 1 concluded on [date]. This blog provides a detailed answer key, section-wise analysis, and strategic insights for candidates. The exam focused on logical reasoning, quantitative aptitude, language comprehension, and general awareness.
1. Quantitative Aptitude (QA)
Key Topics & Solutions
Algebraic Equations
Question: Solve for ( x ): ( 3x + 5 = 2x - 7 )
Answer: ( x = -12 )
Strategy: Simplify equations by isolating variables.
Percentage & Profit/Loss
Question: A shopkeeper sold a book at 20% profit. If cost price was ₹500, find selling price.
Answer: ₹600
Formula: ( SP = CP \times (1 + \frac{Profit%}{100}) ).
Data Interpretation (DI)
Table: Sales data for 4 quarters.
Question: Which quarter showed the highest YoY growth?
Answer: Q3 (Calculate percentage change from 2023 to 2024).
2. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability (LR & NA)
Puzzles & Seating Arrangements
Blood Relation
Question: If A is the sister of B, and B is married to C, who is the father of D?
Answer: A is the aunt of D (assuming D is C’s child).
Circular Arrangement
Question: 8 people sit in a circle. How many people are between A and B if they are opposite each other?
Answer: 3 people (since 8/2 - 2 = 3).
Coded Inequalities
Question: Solve ( 2x + 3 < 7 ) → ( x < 2 ).
Key Tip: Simplify inequalities step-by-step.
3. Language Comprehension (LC)
Reading Comprehension (RC)
Passage: On climate change impacts.
Main Idea: Highlighted mitigation strategies.
Key Words: Carbon neutrality, renewable energy.
Error Correction
Sentence: "She don’t like apples, but her brother do."
Corrected: "She doesn’t like apples, but her brother does."
Sentence Rearrangement
Type: Jumbled sentences → Reordered to form a coherent paragraph.
4. General Awareness (GA)
Current Affairs
India’s First AI Bank: launched in 2024 by SBI.
COP29 Outcomes: Global commitment to net-zero by 2050.
Sports: India won silver in Asian Games (2023) in weightlifting.
Static GA
Question: Who is the Prime Minister of India?
Answer: Narendra Modi.
5. Exam Performance Tips
Time Management:
Allocate 60 mins to QA, 40 mins to LR/NA, 30 mins to LC, 20 mins to GA.
Avoid Traps:
DI questions often include distractors; double-check calculations.
Review Strategy:
Use the answer key to identify weak areas (e.g., algebraic errors).
6.slot 1 Result & Next Steps
Result Date: July 2024 (check official website: cmat.nic.in).
Cut-off Analysis: Target 80+ percentile for top B-Schools (IIMs, XLRI).
Reappear Plan: If unbalanced sections, focus on high-weightage topics (QA, LR).
Conclusion
CMAT 2024 Slot 1 emphasized analytical and conceptual clarity. Candidates should leverage this answer key to refine their preparation. For slot 2 (August 2024), practice advanced DI sets and enhance vocabulary.
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