CAT 2021 Slot 2 DILR Set 1 Q1–Q6
A DILR caselet from the Data Interpretation & Logical Reasoning (DILR) section of CAT 2021 Slot 2, with 6 questions (Selection & Distribution). Answers are CAT's official key.
The set
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The following table shows how each person values each object.
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The value of any bundle by a person is the sum of that person's values of the objects in that bundle. A person X envies another person Y if X values Y's bundle more than X's own bundle.
For example, hypothetically suppose Amar's bundle consists of o1 and o2, and Barat's bundle consists of o3 and o4. Then Amar values his own bundle at 4 + 9 = 13 and Barat's bundle at 9 + 3 = 12. Hence Amar does not envy Barat. On the other hand, Barat values his own bundle at 7 + 5 = 12 and Amar's bundle at 5 + 9 = 14. Hence Barat envies Amar.
The following facts are known about the actual distribution of the objects among the five people.
1. If someone's value for an object is 10, then she/he received that object.
2. Objects o1, o2, and o3 were given to three different people.
3. Objects o1 and o8 were given to different people.
4. Three people value their own bundles at 16. No one values her/his own bundle at a number higher than 16.
5. Disha values her own bundle at an odd number. All others value their own bundles at an even number.
6. Some people who value their own bundles less than 16 envy some other people who value their own bundle at 16. No one else envies others.
Question 1
- Ao8 was given to Disha
- Bo8 was given to Amar, Charles, or Disha
- Co8 was given to Charles or Disha
- Do8 was given to Charles
Answer: (D) o8 was given to Charles Selection & Distribution MCQ
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Question 2
- AAmar
- BBarat
- CCharles
- DElise
Answer: (A) Amar Selection & Distribution MCQ
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Question 3
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Answer: 12 Selection & Distribution TITA
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Question 4
- ADisha
- BBarat
- CCharles
- DElise
Answer: (A) Disha Selection & Distribution MCQ
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Question 5
- AAmar
- BElise
- CCharles
- DDisha
Answer: (B) Elise Selection & Distribution MCQ
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Question 6
- Ao1 was given to Charles or Disha
- Bo1 was given to Charles, Disha, or Elise
- Co1 was given to Charles
- Do1 was given to Disha
Answer: (D) o1 was given to Disha Selection & Distribution MCQ
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