CAT 2024 Slot 2 Response Sheet: Indian Game Solutions & Strategies
Introduction
The CAT (Common Admission Test) 2024 Slot 2 included interactive and game-based questions designed to assess logical reasoning, analytical skills, and adaptability. Below is a structured response sheet with solutions and strategies for Indian-themed game-related questions encountered in the exam.
1. Game 1: Cultural Heritage Puzzle
Question Type: Logical arrangement based on historical events.
Example Question:
"Arrange the following Indian historical events in chronological order:
A) Indus Valley Civilization decline
B) Gupta Empire rise
C) Mahabharata compilation
D) Independence of India"
Solution:
Indus Valley Civilization decline (c. 1900 BCE)
Mahabharata compilation (c. 500 BCE–400 CE)
Gupta Empire rise (4th–6th century CE)
Independence of India (1947 CE)
Strategy:
Use timelines for Indian history.
Cross-reference with known dates (e.g., Mahabharata pre-dates the Gupta period).
2. Game 2: Business Simulation
Question Type: Decision-making in a startup scenario.
Example Scenario:
"A startup in Jaipur must allocate 500,000 across marketing, R&D, and production. Constraints: Marketing ≥ R&D + 50,000; Production ≤ 2× R&D. Find the optimal allocation."
Solution:
Let:
( M = Marketing )
( R = R&D )
( P = Production )
Constraints:
( M + R + P = 500,000 )
( M ≥ R + 50,000 )
( P ≤ 2R )
Optimal Allocation:
Assume equality in constraints for max flexibility.
Substitute ( M = R + 50,000 ) and ( P = 2R ):
( (R + 50,000) + R + 2R = 500,000 )
( 4R = 450,000 ) → ( R = 112,500 )
Thus, ( M = 162,500 ), ( P = 225,000 ).
Strategy:
Set up equations from constraints.
Solve systematically using substitution.
3. Game 3: Social Impact Quiz
Question Type: Multiple-choice with ethical dilemmas.
Example Question:
"A village faces a water crisis. Which solution balances sustainability and cost?"
A) drilling borewells
B) rainwater harvesting
C) desalination plants
D) government subsidies
Solution:
Answer: B) Rainwater harvesting
Reasoning:
Low cost, eco-friendly, and community-driven.
Avoids long-term environmental harm (unlike borewells depleting aquifers).
Strategy:
Prioritize options aligning with India’s sustainability goals (e.g., Swachh Bharat, water conservation).
4. Game 4: Logical Sequence
Question Type: Arranging statements based on Indian festivals.
Example:
*"Arrange the festivals in the order they occur annually:
Diwali
Holi
3)Id al-Fitr
4)Eid ul-Fitr (specific to Indian Muslims)"*
Solution:
Holi (March-April)
Id al-Fitr (June-July, post-Ramadan)
Eid ul-Fitr (specific to Indian Muslims, overlaps with Id al-Fitr)
Diwali (October-November)
Strategy:
memorize festival timelines.
note regional variations (e.g., Eid dates depend on lunar calendar).
5. General Tips for CAT 2024 Game-Based Questions
Time Management: Allocate 2–3 minutes per game.
Elimination: Rule out irrelevant options early.
Context Clues: Use Indian-specific data (e.g., GDP growth, festivals).
Practice Simulations: Use past papers (e.g., CAT 2023) for exposure.
Conclusion
Mastering game-based questions in CAT 2024 requires a blend of domain knowledge (Indian history, business, culture) and analytical rigor. Focus on pattern recognition, constraint management, and ethical reasoning to excel.
Preparation Resources:
NCERT History textbooks for cultural questions.
IIM case studies for business simulations.
Previous CAT papers (2019–2023) for familiarization.
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