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CAT 2024 Slot 1 VARC Question Paper: Download PDF with Answer Key and Solutions
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| Updated On - Nov 29, 2024

CAT 2024 Slot 1 Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension (VARC) Question Paper is available here for download. CAT 2024 Slot 1 VARC has been conducted on 24th November 2024 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM. With 24 questions and a total weightage of 72 marks, the VARC section challenges candidates to showcase their analytical reading skills and command over the language. The CAT 2024 slot 1 VARC was moderate.

Downloading and analyzing the Slot 1 VARC paper can help future candidates understand the question patterns, difficulty level, and ideal strategies for tackling this critical section effectively.

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CAT 2024 Slot 1 VARC Questions with Solutions

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CAT Questions

1.
Read the Passage carefully and answer the following questions
A health food store specializing in dietary supplements and whole grains recorded the following sales figures (in kilograms) for various food categories last month: Millets (M) = 500 kg at a cost price of 40/kg and selling price of 50/kg; Protein supplements (P) = 300 kg at a cost price of 80/kg and selling price of 100/kg; Vitamin supplements (V) = 200 kg at a cost price of 60/kg and selling price of 80/kg; Carbohydrates (C) = 600 kg at a cost price of 80/kg and selling price of 100/kg; Fats (F) = 100 kg at a cost price of 120/kg and selling price of 150/kg. Additionally, they sold 50 kg of mixed nuts (N) at a cost price of 100/kg and a selling price of 130/kg

      2.
      Read the following passage and answer the questions given below:
      Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed human life with innovations ranging from personalized recommendations to breakthroughs in healthcare and education. Despite these advances, experts warn about AI’s potential destructiveness if left unchecked. Au- tonomous systems, such as self-driving cars, could cause accidents due to unforeseen errors. Additionally, AI-powered surveillance systems pose risks to privacy and civil liberties, as governments and corporations might misuse them to monitor individuals. 
      One of the gravest concerns is the development of autonomous weapons, which could make life-and-death decisions without human oversight, leading to ethical dilemmas and potential large-scale harm. Furthermore, AI systems can perpetuate biases, resulting in unfair outcomes in hiring, credit allocation, and judicial decisions. 
      Efforts to address these concerns include the formulation of ethical guidelines, the promotion of transparency in AI systems, and the regulation of AI applications. Collab- oration between policymakers, technologists, and ethicists is crucial to ensure AI remains a force for good. However, as AI continues to evolve rapidly, striking a balance between innovation and responsibility remains an ongoing challenge.

          3.
          In September, the incomes of \(K\), \(A\), and \(V\) are in the ratio \(8:6:5\). They rent a house, contributing \(15\%\), \(12\%\), and \(18\%\) of their respective incomes. In October, the rent remains the same, but the salaries of \(K\), \(A\), and \(V\) increase by \(10\%\), \(12\%\), and \(15\%\), respectively. What percentage of their total income is paid as house rent in October? (Round to the nearest percentage.)

              4.
              S invested 22,000 for 6 years at a 4% rate compounded half-yearly. B also invested a certain amount of money for 5 years in the same scheme and then reinvested it for a year at a 10% rate of simple interest. If their total amounts become the same after 6 years, what was B’s initial investment?

                  5.
                  A bus leaves the bus stand at 9 am and travels at a constant speed of 60 km/h. It reaches its destination 3.5 hours later than its original time. The next day, it travels \( \frac{2}{3} \) of its route within \( \frac{1}{3} \) of its initial time and travels the rest of the route within 40 minutes. At what time does it reach its destination normally?

                    • 1:15 PM
                    • 1:17 PM
                    • 3:12 PM
                    • 1:25 PM

                    6.
                    A shopkeeper sells half of the grains plus \(3 \, \text{kg}\) of grains to Customer 1, and then sells another half of the remaining grains plus \(3 \, \text{kg}\) to Customer 2. When the 3rd customer arrives, there are no grains left. Find the total grains that were initially present.

                      • 10
                      • 36
                      • 42
                      • 18

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