Common Admission Test (CAT) Questions and Answers with Explanation

Q:

Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 21 marks more than the other and his marks were 80% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 88 and 67	B) 89 and 68
C) 28 and 7	D) 98 and 77

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28 and 7

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Average
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

1 1762

Q:

The colour of a thin film is due to

A) Scattering	B) Dispersion
C) Diffraction	D) Interference

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Interference

Explanation:

In physics, interference is a phenomenon in which two waves superpose to form a resultant wave of greater, lower, or the same amplitude. The color bands in thin films are a result of wavelength dependent interference caused by the close spacing of the surfaces of the film.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Physics
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

6 1762

Q:

Which theme can be found in the story of Atalanta?

A) Atalanta should never have married anyone	B) Women shouldn't try to compete against men
C) Melanion should not have tried to win against Atalanta	D) Women can be as strong and skilled as men

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Women can be as strong and skilled as men

Explanation:

The theme that is found in the story of Atalanta was Women can be as strong and skilled as men.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: World History
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

0 1761

Q:

There are five boys Prem, Raju, Sundar,Hari and Ompal. Raju has more share of land than Sundar but lesser than Prem.Ompal has the least share and Hari has lesser share of land than Sundar. Who owns the highest share of land?

A) Sundar	B) Raju
C) Hari	D) Prem

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Prem

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Arithmetical Reasoning
Exam Prep: CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE

2 1761

Q:

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Morose

A) Flatter	B) Gloomy
C) Friendly	D) Savvy

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gloomy

Explanation:

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: English
Exam Prep: TOEFL , GRE , CAT

0 1760

Q:

Which canal is considered to be an important link b/w the developed countries and the developing countries?

A) Grand Canal	B) Panama Canal
C) Suez Canal	D) Kiel Canal

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Suez Canal

Explanation:

The Suez Canal is considered to be an important link b/w the developed countries and the developing countries. It is a sea-level waterway in Egypt, connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Red Sea Constructed by the Suez Canal Company between 1859 and 1869.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: World Geography
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

2 1760

Q:

Ocean between Africa and Australia?

A) Atlantic	B) Pacific
C) Indian	D) Arctic

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indian

Explanation:

Indian Ocean is between Africa and Australia and separates them.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: World Geography
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk

1 1759

Q:

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. Out of the four options given, select the most logical order of the sentences to form a coherent paragraph.

"Phew," said I, grabbing

X-cheerfully round my head
Y-at the halo of flies
Z-which buzzed

A) YZX	B) YXZ
C) XZY	D) XYZ

CAT Questions

Quick Links