CSAT 2021 Practice Questions

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Can anyone explain why ans is not (a)  when it is mentioned in passage itself.. Inference means conclusion then passage statement should be the answer

You have brought up a very valid question. One of the many reasons why candidates get stuck here is because they fail to understand the distinction between 'summary' and 'inference'.

The inference is a deduction based on the evidence given in the passage. What is already given in the passage would not qualify as a deduction from the passage! 

This is why 'Reading Comprehension (RC)' is considered one of the toughest sections in the CAT exam. A lot of RC questions in CAT are not based directly on the facts stated in the passage but require you to make some inferences. These inferences are logical conclusions from the facts of the passage, but not the facts therein.

So, if the inference is asked, you need to eliminate the option that has been picked up from the passage first.Then, you should go on to choose the option that appears logically consistent.

Can you pls elaborate on the other keywords which can be asked in place of inference and how they can be solved. Just a brief idea. 

AzadHindFauzsaid

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AzadHindFauzsaid

PursuitofHappynesssaid

Can anyone explain why ans is not (a)  when it is mentioned in passage itself.. Inference means conclusion then passage statement should be the answer

You have brought up a very valid question. One of the many reasons why candidates get stuck here is because they fail to understand the distinction between 'summary' and 'inference'.

The inference is a deduction based on the evidence given in the passage. What is already given in the passage would not qualify as a deduction from the passage! 

This is why 'Reading Comprehension (RC)' is considered one of the toughest sections in the CAT exam. A lot of RC questions in CAT are not based directly on the facts stated in the passage but require you to make some inferences. These inferences are logical conclusions from the facts of the passage, but not the facts therein.

So, if the inference is asked, you need to eliminate the option that has been picked up from the passage first.Then, you should go on to choose the option that appears logically consistent.

Can you pls elaborate on the other keywords which can be asked in place of inference and how they can be solved. Just a brief idea. 

Few ideas that I can tell off the top of my head:

• Attempt the paper with no inherent information in your subconscious. You know nothing. You have to answer based on what has been presented only! ===> This idea alone will help you sail over the threshold marks.

• Dealing with generalizations:A generalization is simply a fact that you've read for your GS Prelims test. For example- The growth rate of Indian agriculture has been stagnant at around 3%. This is a fact.  However, it would not be true for RC if the statement has not been used in the given passage. 2 out of 3 times, the Commission puts one or more such generalization to trap students. The logic that is to be used to solve RC questions is very different. In certain questions, you will be asked- Which of the assumptions are valid? Which is the most logical message conveyed by the passage?

1. In such questions, there's a 95% possibility of getting tricked by such generalizations. Unless a statement is drawn from the passage or is an inference/deduction to whatever is discussed in the passage, you do not mark it right no matter how correct it might appear to you.Assumptions are something that you deduce from the passage.
2. One should also remember thata fact cannot be a deduction! A deduction has to be a very generic statement. 

I think these observations will help tackle the RC. I'll add to these if any other idea occurs to me.

komarambheem3said

Can someone tell the repeated topics of PYQ Maths ?? 

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komarambheem3said

Can someone tell the repeated topics of PYQ Maths ?? 

Average, Probability, Time and Work, Profit-loss, Discount, Ratio-proportion.

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komarambheem3said

Can someone tell the repeated topics of PYQ Maths ?? 

Average, Probability, Time and Work, Profit-loss, Discount, Ratio-proportion.

Percentage also at the highest priority