XAT 2024 Question Paper and Answer Key Solutions Available (Memory Based); PDF Download
Xavier Aptitude Test 2027 ( XAT )
XAT Exam Date 2027
3 Jan '27
XAT 2024 question paper and answer key solutions (memory based) have been provided here. Candidates appearing for XAT 2025 must check the official XAT 2024 question paper and answer keys to get an idea of the latest question type and difficulty level. They should also solve the XAT question paper 2024 once before the exam.
XAT 2024 answer key
XAT 2024 exam was held on January 7, 2024 from 2 PM to 5:30 PM. The official XAT 2024 question paper was released on January 7, 2024, after the exam. This is the first time, XAT authorities have released the XAT question paper before answer key. Candidates appearing for XAT 2025 must check the official XAT 2024 question paper and answer keys to get an idea of the latest question type and difficulty level. They should also solve the XAT question paper 2024 once before the exam.
XAT 2024 question paper download PDF: XAT-2024-QP-first-Copy
- XAT Answer Key 2024 (Memory Based)
- XAT 2024 Question Paper
- XAT 2024 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level
XAT Answer Key 2024 (Memory Based)
Here are some memory based XAT questions and answer keys 2024 for candidates to check their answers and evaluate their performance.
Q: Log 5 (x-2) = 2 Log 25 (2x-4). Number of values of X?
a) 0
b) 4
c) 1
d) Infinitely many
e) 2
Q: A four digit number abbb, a>0
What is the necessary sufficient condition?
a) 3b is divisible by a
b) B is equal to 0
c) 21b is divisible by a
d) 9b is divisible by a
e) B is divisible by a
Q: King has some rare jewels in three boxes, first box has 1/3, second box has K/5 and third box has 66. If K>0, find the number of rare jewels King had.
a) 240
b) 1080
c) 660
d) 990
e) Cannot be determined
XAT exam was moderately difficult. Overall, Quantitative Aptitude and Data Interpretation section of the XAT 2024 were tough. This section of the XAT 2024 question paper was dominated by Arithmetic and there was on DI set.
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Commonly asked questions
Yes, solving XAT question paper is of immense help in exam preparation as one can get an idea of the exam pattern, difficulty level of the questions, and learn time management. The XAT question papers of previous years also give you an idea of what type of questions (Reading Comprehension passages and poem) are asked in XAT. In fact, preparation of Decision Making section is totally dependent on XAT question papers. XAT question papers of previous years also act as practice test providing you with the opportunity to master speed and time management.
Candidates must solve previous years’ XAT questions paper of at least last five years, so that they are aware of the latest type of questions especially poem, RC passages and Decision Making passages.
XAT Decision Making questions can be tricky. Key is to understand what solution is being discussed in it. To crack this section of XAT, practice a variety of Decision Making questions.
Yes, solving XAT question papers of previous years, just a week before the exam will be helpful. By the last week of the exam, you would have completed your preparation and doing revision. While, doing revision, solving previous years' XAT question papers will be helpful in assessing strong and weak areas, as well as understanding which type questions have been asked previously and what can you expect. Basis that, and your strength and weakness, you can decide which questions to attempt and which to skip. Solving past years' XAT question papers will also boost your confidence.
XAT 2024 Question Paper
The exam pattern of XAT 2024 exam was same as last year. Here’s a table indicating the sectional break up of the XAT 2024 question paper.
| XAT Sections |
No. of Questions |
Total Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
22 |
22 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
26 |
26 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
28 |
28 |
| General Knowledge |
25 |
25 |
| Essay Writing (250 words) |
1 |
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XAT 2024 Questions Paper: Difficulty Level
Give below are the difficulty levels of all the sections of XAT question paper as per the exam experts:
| XAT Sections |
Level of Difficulty |
Number of Good Attempts |
|---|---|---|
| Decision Making |
Moderate |
11-15 |
| Verbal and Logical Ability |
Easy |
18-20 |
| Quantitative Ability & Data Interpretation |
Moderate to tough |
18-20 |
| General Knowledge |
Moderate |
8-10 |
| Essay Writing (250 words) |
Moderate |
To be evaluated after PI shortlisting |
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