CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper with Solution: PDF Download

Updated on Oct 11, 2026 14:03 IST

By Abhishek Dhawan, Deputy Manager - MBA & BBA Content

CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR section had 22 questions. The questions were distributed across five sets, with two sets having five questions each and three sets having four questions each. CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR questions paper was rated moderate to difficult. Candidates preparing for CAT exam 2026, must check out the question of DILR section of previous year to know the latest trend of question.

Download CAT previous year paper from our website and practice the questions to understand the expected model of questions in the November 29, 2026 exam. With the CAT 2026 exam closing it, candidates must move on from CAT syllabus to CAT mock test practice. Dedicate this last month to sectional and full length CAT mock tests.

Table of contents

CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Topic-wise Weightage
CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: Set-wise Difficulty
FAQs on CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper

CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Questions with Solutions

Check below two DILR sets from CAT 2025 exam, slot 3. Also find correct answers for the same. Further below get a free PDF of full DILR section of CAT 2025 Slot 3 question paper, along with detailed solution.

Directions for questions 25 to 29: Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below.

Three countries - Pumpland (P), Xiland (X) and Cheeseland (C) - trade among themselves and with the (other countries in) Rest of World (ROW). All trade volumes are given in IC (international currency). The following terminology is used:

- Trade balance = Exports - Imports

- Total trade = Exports + Imports

- Normalized trade balance = Trade balance / Total trade, expressed in percentage terms

The following information is known.

1. The normalized trade balances of P, X and C are 0%, 10%, and -20%, respectively.

2. 40% of exports of X are to P. 22% of imports of P are from X.

3. 90% of exports of C are to P; 4% are to ROW.

4. 12% of exports of ROW are to X, 40% are to P.

5. The export volumes of P, in IC, to X and C are 600 and 1200, respectively. P is the only country that exports to C.

Q.1. How much is exported from C to X, in IC?

Correct Answer: 48

Q.2. How much is exported from P to ROW, in IC?

Correct Answer: 200

Q.3. How much is exported from ROW to ROW, in IC?

Correct Answer: 1008

Q.4. What is the trade balance of ROW? 1) 100 2) 0 3) -200 4) 200

Correct Answer: 4

Q.5. Which among the countries P, X, and C has/have the least total trade?

1) Only 𝑃

2) Only C

3) Both 𝑋 and 𝐶

4) Only X

Correct Answer: Option 3

Directions for questions: Answer the questions on the basis of the information given below.

Seven children, Aarav, Bina, Chirag, Diya, Eshan, Farhan, and Gaurav, are sitting in a circle facing inside (not necessarily in the same order) and playing a game of 'Passing the Buck'. The game is played over 10 rounds. In each round, the child holding the Buck must pass it directly to a child sitting in one of the following positions: - Immediately to the left; - Immediate to the right; - Second to the left; or - Second to the right. The game starts with Bina passing the Buck and ends with Chirag receiving the Buck. The table below provides some information about the pass types and the child receiving the Buck. Some information is missing and labelled as '?'.

Round	Pass Type	Received By
1	Immediately to the left	Aarav
2	Second to the right	?
3	Immediately to the right	Diya
4	?	?
5	?	Aarav
6	Second to the left	?
7	Immediately to the left	Gaurav
8	Immediately to the left	?
9	?	Farhan
10	?	Chirag

Q.6. Who is sitting immediately to the right of Bina?

1) Eshan

2) Aarav

3) Farhan

4) Chirag

Correct Answer: Option 1

Q.7. Who is sitting third to the left of Eshan?

1) Chirag

2) Aarav

3) Divya

4) Gaurav

Correct Answer: Option 1

Q.8. For which of the following pass types can the total number of occurrences be uniquely determined?

1) Immediately to the left

2) Second to the right

3) Immediately to the right

4) Second to the left

Correct Answer: Option 3

Q.9. For which of the following children is it possible to determine how many times they received the Buck?

1) Eshan

2) Gaurav

3) Bina

4) Farhan

Correct Answer: 2

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CAT 2025 - Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: 22 Questions with detailed step-by-step solutions.

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CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: MCQ & TITA Weightage

Check set wise weightage of CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR questions in terms of MCQ vs TITA questions

Set	Total Questions	MCQs	TITA
Export-Import Trade	5	2	3
Currency and Travel	5	2	3
Step Graph	4	4	0
Six Friends - Calls	4	0	4
Circular Arrangement	4	4	0
TOTAL	22	12	10

CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Topic-wise Weightage

Check topic wise weightage in CAT 2025 slot 3 DILR question paper. The sets were based on topics from diverse fields.

Topic	Weightage (No. of Questions)
Export-Import Trade	5
Currency and Travel	5
Step Graph	4
Six Friends and Calls	4
Circular Arrangement	4

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CAT 2025 Slot 3 DILR Question Paper: Set-wise Difficulty

Check difficulty level of all DILR sets in CAT 2025 slot 3 question paper:

Set	Questions	Difficulty Level
Export-Import Trade	5	Moderate to Difficult
Currency and Travel	5	Difficult
Step Graph	4	Easy
Six Friends and Calls	4	Moderate
Circular Arrangement	4	Easy
TOTAL	22	Moderate

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FAQs on CAT 2025 Slot 3 Question Paper

Find some important FAQs related to CAT 2025 slot 3 DILR question paper:

Q: Which CAT slot has the toughest question paper?

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.

Q: What are the maximum marks in CAT exam?

Maximum marks in CAT is 204. There are 68 questions each carrying 3 marks. VARC is of 72 marks and DILR and Quants are of 66 marks each.

Q: Is it possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt?

Yes, it is possible to score 99.99 percentile in CAT in first attempt. Many toppers of previous years' are such candidates. One must study in a focussed manner and do a lot of mock test practice. Exam day strategy is also crucial for better performance.

Q: How can I prepare for DILR section of CAT?

CAT DILR preparation is completely based on practice papers and mock tests. You should obtain recommended CAT DILR sample papers and mock test series. Make sure to cover all types of question. Also practice DILR questions of past year with the help of CAT question papers.