CAT 2016 Question Paper: Analysis, Link to Download CAT 2016 Question Paper PDF with Answer Key

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The aspirants preparing for the upcoming exam can download CAT Question Paper with Solution PDF file and start their preparation. Apart from this, they can also attend BYJU’S Exam Prep Online Classes and attempt CAT Mock Tests to understand their preparation level. Click on the link below and download CAT 2016 Question Paper PDF with solutions.

The below-mentioned paper is a compilation of the CAT Exam 2016 computer-based test for practice and reference. 

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CAT 2016 Question Paper- Number of Questions

There were 2 slots in the CAT Question Paper 2016, including 3 sections, such as VARC, DILR, and QA. The total number of questions in both slots was the same. Check the table below to analyze question numbers that are asked in CAT 2016 Question Paper. Know more about CAT Eligibility.

Exam Section	Number of Questions in CAT 2016 Question Paper	Number of MCQs	Number of TITA Questions	Difficulty Level of CAT 2016 Question Paper	Good Attempts
Verbal Ability and Reading comprehension	34	24	10	Easy	27-28
Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning	32	24	8	Moderate – Difficult	14-16
Quantitative Ability	34	27	7	Moderate – Difficult	22-25
Total Questions	100	75	25	Moderate to Difficult	68-72

CAT 2016 Question Paper Analysis

As per expert analysis, the paper format was similar to the previous year. The Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension sections were easy enough with respect to DILR and QA. Both DILR and QA threw a difficult set of questions along with the topic distribution. Here is a detailed analysis of slot 1 of the CAT 2016 Question Paper.

CAT Question Paper 2016 VARC Section Analysis

This section was a repetition of the previous year’s paper. Most of the questions in RC were from Economics and Environmental Studies. The questions were a little trickier, and aimed for high accuracy, as the factual questions were asked in RCs. Check the table below and understand the VARC section of the CAT 2016 Question Paper (Slot 1).

Area	Chapters	Question Number	Details
Reading Comprehension	Reading Comprehension Passages	24	Total 5 Passages, including 3 passages (450-650 words) and 2 passages (300 words) in each Difficulty levels varied from easy to moderate
Verbal Ability	Para Jumble	4	5 Sentences types, including the ambiguous sentence too Questions were extremely time-taking
	Summary	3	Small paragraph of about 150 words followed by four options.
	Para Jumble (Odd Sentence Out)	3	5-sentence paragraph. Questions were a little tricky

CAT 2016 Question Paper DILR Section Analysis

The questions from this section were little difficult as most of the DI sets had intensive calculations. Logical reasoning questions were moderate to difficult, and no DS questions were asked in CAT 2016 Question Paper. Note the table below to get a detailed analysis of the DILR section of CAT 2016 slot 1 Question Paper. Go through the CAT Syllabus and understand the topics covered.

Area	Chapters	Question Number	Doable
Data Interpretation	Veg/Non-Veg – Moderate/Difficult	4	1-2
	Train – Difficult	4	1-2
	Movies – Easy	4	4
	Pass percentage – Moderate	4	2-3
Logical Reasoning	T-shirt – Easy	4	3
	Folders – Easy	4	4
	Venn Diagram (Laptop/Smartphone/Tablet)-Moderate	4	3
	Marks – Easy	4	4

CAT 2016 Question Paper- QA Section Analysis

The difficulty level was marginally higher as basic fundamentals were asked. There were some regular topics, including Geometry, Algebra, Arithmetic, Modern Math, and Number Systems. Note the below table for a detailed analysis of the QA part of the CAT 2016 Question Paper.

Area	Chapters	Question Number	Doable
Quantitative Ability	Geometry and Mensuration	7-8	4-5
	Arithmetic	10	7-9
	Algebra	10-11	8-10
	Modern Math	2	1
	Number System	4	3

(Note: Algebra questions were based on quadratic equations and inequalities. Arithmetic questions were asked from TSD and commercial math. One pyramid question was asked in Geometry)

CAT 2016 Question Paper Pattern

There were 2 slots in the CAT Exam with total of 180 minutes time duration for each slot. Check the table below and get an idea of the CAT Exam Pattern.

Key Highlights	Details of CAT 2016 Question Paper
CAT Exam Sections	3 sections VARC: 34 Questions, DILR: 32 Questions, QA: 34 Questions
Total Questions in CAT 2016 Question Paper	100 Questions
Exam Duration	180 Minutes (with 60 Minutes sectional time limit)
Number of Slots in CAT 2016 Question Paper	2 Slots
Marking Scheme	+3 For Correct Answers -1 For Incorrect Answers No negative Marking For TITA Questions No marking for unanswered questions