- Statement I vs II 7% CMAT Actual Question Type
- Descending Order 5% CMAT type of Questions G Strategy
- Assertion Reasoning 5% in CMAT Type of Questions G Strategy
- Match the Following 13% in CMAT Type of Questions G Strategy
- Multiple Selection MCQ 15% in CMAT Type of Questions G Strategy
- Pure MCQ 50% Questions in CMAT Type of Questions G Strategy
Pure MCQ 50% Questions in CMAT Type of Questions
Pure MCQs are the bread and butter of the CMAT exam, making up roughly 50% of the paper. These are straightforward questions where only one out of four options is correct. They span across Quantitative Techniques, Logical Reasoning, Language Comprehension, and General Awareness. While they seem simple, the challenge often lies in calculation speed for Quant or vocabulary depth for Verbal. The danger here is getting stuck in a “calculation loop” or over-analyzing close options in verbal reasoning.
G Strategy for Pure MCQs:
- The “Back-Solving” Hack: In Quant, never start by solving the equation forward. Instead, plug the options into the question. If the question asks for a value of $x$, try the middle value from the options first. If it’s too high or low, you eliminate half the options instantly.
- The “Dimensionality” Check: For geometry or mensuration, check the units. If the answer must be in $cm^3$ (volume) and options have $cm^2$, eliminate them. In ratio questions, if the answer must be a multiple of 7, quickly check which option is divisible by 7.
- The “Extreme” Elimination: In Verbal/Reading Comprehension, eliminate options with extreme words like “always,” “never,” “completely,” or “only.” The truth is usually nuanced. If two options are synonyms or mean the exact same thing, both are likely wrong (since there can only be one correct answer).
Actual CMAT Questions
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Question 1: Quantitative Aptitude
A certain amount of money at compound interest grows to 66,550 in 3 years and 73,205 in 4 years. The rate percent per annum is:
- 10%
- 9%
- 5%
- 11%
Correct Option: Choice A (10%)Solution: When money grows at compound interest, the amount at the end of a year is the principal for the next year.
Amount at the end of 3 years (\(A_3\)) = 66,550
Amount at the end of 4 years (\(A_4\)) = 73,205
The difference between these amounts is the interest earned on \(A_3\) for one year.
Interest = \(73,205 – 66,550 = 6,655\)
Rate of Interest (\(R\)) = \(\frac{\text{Interest}}{\text{Principal}} \times 100\)
\(R = \frac{6,655}{66,550} \times 100\)
\(R = \frac{1}{10} \times 100\)
\(R = 10\%\) -
Question 2: Logical Reasoning
Find the missing term in the following figure?
(Note: The visual figure was not provided, but options suggest a numerical sequence logic).- 5
- 6
- 11
- 7
Correct Option: [Dependent on Visual]Note: Without the visual figure, the specific logic cannot be determined. This question usually involves finding a pattern in numbers arranged in geometric shapes (circles, triangles, or matrices). -
Question 3: Verbal Ability
“Speech without any preparation” is known as_____________.
- Ready-made
- Natural
- Present minded
- Extempore
Correct Option: Choice D (Extempore)Rationale: Extempore: Spoken or done without preparation.
Ready-made: Made to a standard size or specification rather than to order.
Present minded: Having presence of mind (alertness). -
Question 4: General Knowledge
The world record of the First Space Tourist is of:
- Anousheh Ansari
- Adolf Von
- Dennis Tito
- Robert Edwin
Correct Option: Choice C (Dennis Tito)Rationale: Dennis Tito, an American entrepreneur, became the first space tourist to fund his own trip into space. He arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket on April 28, 2001. -
Question 5: General Knowledge
The famous football player Lionel Messi belongs to which country?
- Jamaica
- Portugal
- Argentina
- Spain
Correct Option: Choice C (Argentina)Rationale: Lionel Messi was born in Rosario, Argentina, and captains the Argentina national team. He won the FIFA World Cup with Argentina in 2022.
