In the last week before CAT 2025, practice DILR, VARC and Quants questions of previous years. Get here CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) DILR, VARC & Quant Questions PDF with Answers.
CAT 2020 questions slot 1, 2, 3 PDFs with answers
CAT 2020 question paper for all three slots had three sections - VARC (24 questions), DILR (20 questions) and QA ( 22 questions). The difficulty level was high. RC and Arithmetic dominated the exam that year. Candidates, appearing for CAT should practice CAT 2021 (Slot 1, 2, 3) DILR, VARC & Quant questions before the exam to ensure they are well versed with all types of questions that can be asked.
Shiksha has shared in this article, sectional details of CAT 2020 question paper and downloadable PDFs of Slot 1, Slot 2 and Slot 3. Practice these CAT 2020 DILR, VARC & Quant Questions and know your strength and weakness.
- CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) Sectional Breakup
- CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) DILR Questions PDF with Answers
- CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) VARC Questions PDF with Answers
- CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 2
- CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) Quants Questions PDF with Answers
CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) Sectional Breakup
Check below sectional break up of the CAT 2020 question paper of slot 1, 2 and 3 combined:
| CAT section |
Number of questions |
Important topics |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension |
24 |
Reading comprehension, parajumbles parasummary, para completion |
| Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning |
20 |
Reasoning based DI, Arrangement, Sets, Tables |
| Quantitative Aptitude |
22 |
Remainder, Indices, Log, Equations, Functions, Maxima-Minima, Sequence & Series, Algebraic Expression, TSD-, T&W-, SI-CI, Percentage, PLD, Mixture, Averages, Ratios, P&C, Circle, Cuboid/Square, Coordinate Geometry |
Commonly asked questions
Difficulty level in CAT exam is not specific to any of the three slots. The difficulty level across slots may vary every year. Know how the CAT scores are normalised: https://www.shiksha.com/mba/articles/understanding-cat-normalization-process-blogId-9386.
CAT question papers are released within a week of the exam in the form of a PDF as a response sheet and answer key. Response sheet hosts CAT exam questions and answers.
CAT has 68 questions. Each question carries three marks. There is negative marking of minus one for incorrect attempts. There is no deduction of marks for unanswered questions. Total marks in 204.
In CAT exam, each candidate gets 120 minutes to solve the paper. There are three sections in CAT Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude. For each section 40 minutes are allotted as sectional time limit. For PwD candidates, the sectional time limit is 53.20 minutes per section. Candidates have to complete each section within the given time limit. Since the CAT is an online mode exam, the test screen will move from first section to the next section automatically as soon as the time limit gets over. Thus candidates have to be mindful of the on-screen timer and pre-decide the number of questions to solve in each section. The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension section of CAT has 24 questions, Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning section has 22 questions and Quantitative Aptitude section has 22 questions. It is not mandatory to solve all the questions in CAT so candidates can devise a strategy to use 40 minutes per section as per their strength and weakness.
CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) DILR Questions PDF with Answers
Check below slot wise DILR questions asked in CAT 2020 and get free PDF for practice with answers.
CAT 2020 DILR questions Slot 1
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 DILR section Slot 1:
| Set No. |
Area |
Set Description |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Data Interpretation |
6 students appearing for exam in 5 subjects |
6 |
Moderate |
4 MCQ + 2 TITA |
| 2 |
Logical Reasoning |
4 companies competing for Contracts |
6 |
Difficult |
6 MCQ |
| 3 |
Data Interpretation |
1000 patients getting treated with 4 different drugs |
4 |
Easy to moderate |
4 TITA |
| 4 |
Data Interpretation |
10 musicians |
4 |
Moderate to difficult |
4 MCQ |
| 5 |
Logical Reasoning |
Payment to taxi drivers |
4 |
Moderate to difficult |
4 MCQ |
CAT 2020 DILR questions Slot 2
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 DILR section Slot 2:
| Set No. |
Area |
Set Description |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Data Interpretation |
Elections |
6 |
Moderate |
4 MCQ + 2 TITA |
| 2 |
Logical Reasoning |
Set on scheduling of seminars |
6 |
Difficult |
6 MCQ |
| 3 |
Data Interpretation |
Apparel and home decor of 4 cities over two years |
4 |
Moderate |
4 MCQ |
| 4 |
Logical Reasoning |
Parking lot |
4 |
Easy to Moderate |
4 MCQ |
| 5 |
Logical Reasoning |
Matrix arrangement set on beads of different colours |
4 |
Moderate to difficult |
4 TITA |
CAT 2020 DILR questions Slot 3
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 DILR section Slot 3
| Set No. |
Area |
Set Description |
Number of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
Question Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Data Interpretation-Four facilities in a school |
Elections |
4 |
Easy to Moderate |
2 TITA + 2 MCQ |
| 2 |
Data Interpretation |
Organization delivering groceries |
4 |
Moderate to Difficult |
4 MCQ |
| 3 |
Logical Reasoning |
Game of six rounds |
6 |
Moderate to Difficult |
4 TITA + 2 MCQ |
| 4 |
Logical Reasoning |
Farmer and four daughters |
6 |
Moderate to Difficult |
6 MCQ |
| 5 |
Logical Reasoning |
Patients undergoing blood test |
4 |
Easy to Moderate |
4 MCQ |
You can download CAT 2020 DILR questions PDF with answers below.
CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) VARC Questions PDF with Answers
Check below slot wise VARC questions asked in CAT 2020 and get free PDF for practice with answers.
CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 1
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 1:
| Area / Questions |
No. of Questions |
Type |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
18 |
MCQ |
Overall: Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-1: Currency in Tang Empire |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| RC- 2: Elephant Seal Migration |
5 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-3: importance of Grammar |
5 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| RC-4: Subsets of Anarchist philosophy |
4 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Verbal Ability |
08 |
MCQ & TITA |
Overall: Moderate |
| Parajumbles ( 4 sentences) |
3 |
TITA |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Out of Context sentence |
2 |
TITA |
Easy to Moderate |
| Summary |
3 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
Commonly asked questions
The CAT VARC section is dominated by RC questions. Out of 24 questions about 14-16 are based on Reading Comprehension passages and the rest of them are based on parajumbles, para completion, etc.
CAT has about 12-16 RC question. Since, it is not mandatory to solve all the questions, candidates can maximize their scores by leaving out the questions related to the passage they find the toughest. There is negative marking in CAT so candidates must ensure that they mark only the correct options or do not mark any option at all.
In CAT 2025, the following changes were seen:
- The fee amount increased from INR 2,500 to INR 2,600 for General category candidates and from INR 1,250 to INR 1300 for Reserved category candidates.
- In DILR section, number of questions increased from 20 to 22.
- Total marks of CAT DILR section increased from 60 to 66.
- Total marks of CAT exam increased from 198 to 204.
- Candidates can select five cities instead of six.
Candidates should practice CAT mock test during the day. Once, CAT admit card is released, they should practice CAT mocks at the same time as their exam slot. This will help them align their mind and body to 2 hours of rigorous test so that they can utilize their time in the CAT exam well. For example, CAT exam starts are early as 8:30 am. So, those who are not used to studying early morning will face difficulty in performing optimally if they get morning slot.
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CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 2
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 2:
| Area / Questions |
No. of Questions |
Type |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
18 |
MCQ |
Overall: Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-1: Piracy in International Waters |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| RC- 2: Renewable Energy Technologies |
5 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-3: The Study of Visual Culture |
5 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| RC-4: Aggression - Theories and Models |
4 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Verbal Ability |
08 |
MCQ & TITA |
Overall: Moderate |
| Para jumbles ( 4 sentences) |
3 |
TITA |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Out of Context sentence |
2 |
TITA |
Easy to Moderate |
| Summary |
3 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 3
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 VARC section Slot 3:
| Area / Questions |
No. of Questions |
Type |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension |
18 |
MCQ |
Overall: Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-1: On Travel Writing |
5 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-2: Economic crises |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| RC-3: Views on Human Nature |
5 |
MCQ |
Moderate to Difficult |
| RC-4: Screen Time and class |
4 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
| Verbal Ability |
08 |
MCQ & TITA |
Overall: Moderate |
| Para jumbles ( 4 sentences) |
3 |
TITA |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Out of Context sentence |
2 |
TITA |
Moderate to Difficult |
| Summary |
3 |
MCQ |
Easy to Moderate |
You can download CAT 2020 VARC questions PDF with answers below.
| CAT 2020 Question Paper (VARC) with Answers PDF |
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CAT 2020 (Slot 1, 2, 3) Quants Questions PDF with Answers
Check below slot wise Quantitative Aptitude questions asked in CAT 2020 and get free PDF for practice with answers.
CAT 2020 Quants questions Slot 1
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 Quants section Slot 1:
| Area/Question Type |
No. of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers |
2 |
Moderate |
| Arithmetic |
10 |
Easy to moderate |
| Algebra |
8 |
Moderate |
| Geometry |
3 |
Easy to moderate |
| Modern Maths |
3 |
Moderate |
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CAT 2020 Quants questions Slot 2
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 Quants section Slot 2:
| Area/Question Type |
No. of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers |
1 |
Moderate |
| Arithmetic |
9 |
Easy to moderate |
| Algebra |
7 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Geometry |
5 |
Moderate |
| Modern Maths |
4 |
Moderate |
CAT 2020 Quants questions Slot 3
Here’s a brief overview of CAT 2020 Quants section Slot 3:
| Area/Q Type |
No. of Questions |
Level of Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Numbers |
3 |
Moderate |
| Arithmetic |
10 |
Easy to moderate |
| Algebra |
4 |
Moderate to difficult |
| Geometry |
4 |
Moderate |
| Modern Maths |
5 |
Moderate |
You can download CAT 2020 Quants questions PDF with answers below.
| CAT 2020 Question Paper (QA) with Answers PDF |
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