CAT 2023: Tips To Prepare For Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning Questions
The IIM CAT exam 2023 will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Admit cards for the exam will be released today. Although the number of questions is lowest for the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section, it needs a dedicated strategy for preparation as it could prove to be the highest-scoring section. Here is a detailed guide on preparing for the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section of CAT.
The IIM CAT exam 2023 will be conducted on November 26, 2023. Admit cards for the exam will be released today.
The CAT 2023 exam will have 3 sections:
- Verbal and Reading Comprehension.
- Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning.
- Quantitative Ability (QA).
Although the number of questions is lowest for the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section, it needs a dedicated strategy for preparation as it could prove to be the highest-scoring section.
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Here is a detailed guide on preparing for the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning section of CAT.
CAT Exam 2023: Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning syllabus
| Section | Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 20 questions (10 Data Interpretation questions and 10 Logical Reasoning questions) |
| Maximum marks | 60 marks |
| Total Time Allotted | 40 minutes |
| Type of questions | 2 types: - Multiple Choice Questions(MCQs) - Type in the Answer (TITA) |
| Marking Scheme | +3 for every correct answer -1 for every incorrect answer TITA has no negative marking |
| Main Topics | Puzzles Venn Diagrams Cubes Quant-based Reasoning Directions Blood Relation Decision Making Series Coding ¨C Decoding Visual Reasoning Tables Graphs Data Caselets Seating Arrangement Syllogism |
How to prepare for Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning?
1. Learning basics and practice
It is necessary to first learn the basics of each topic from the syllabus.
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Then, move on to Study Material Booklets and attempt various problems in order to prepare for the different varieties of Questions that appear in CAT.
It is essential to practice as many sets as possible so that the approaches for different kinds of sets are well entrenched in one's mind.
2. Learn shortcuts
After you have understood the basics, it is necessary to learn shortcuts for the various kinds of questions.
You can pick up on the shortcuts from YouTube videos posted by educators.
Such shortcuts will help you solve the questions quickly, which is crucial in this competitive exam.
3. Focus on accuracy in mock tests
Often, working in haste, we tend to miss out on accuracy.
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While practising mock test, focus on accuracy by reading the question a couple of times and making sure you mark the right answer.
4. Solve previous years' papers
A good way to understand the kind of questions that actually come in the exams and to gauge their difficulty level is to go through the previous years' papers. This will also help candidates get familiar with the kind of questions asked frequently and also aid in their practice.
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