XAT 2024 Question Paper (Available): Download XAT Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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XAT 2024 question paper with answer key and solution is available here for dwonload. XAT 2024 was conducted in a single shift from 2:00 PM to 5:30 PM on January 7, 2024. XLRI has published the official XAT question paper 2024 PDF on the website- xatonline.in. 

XAT 2024 Question Paper with Solutions PDF

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XAT 2024 Question Paper Pattern

Part Sections Number of Questions to Attempt Time Limit
Part 1 Decision Making 21 175 minutes
Verbal & Logical Ability 26
Quant 28
Part 2 Mock Keyboard Testing - 5 minutes
Part 3 GK 25 30 minutes
Essay Writing (attempt 1 of the 3 options) 1
Total - 101 210 minutes

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. Is there essay writing in XAT 2024?

Ans. Yes, there is essay writing in XAT 2024. The essay writing question in XAT question paper 2024 is clubbed with the GK section in Part 3. XLRI provides a total of 30 minutes to attempt 25 questions of GK and 1 essay writing. It is best to devote 15 minutes to GK and 15 minutes to essay writing. 

Ques. Is there GK in XAT 2024?

Ans. Yes, there is GK in XAT 2024. XLRI has not introduced any changes in the question paper pattern of XAT. There are 25 GK questions in the paper. Note that negative marking is not applicable to the GK questions in XAT. There is a negative marking 0.10 for every question left unanswered after the first 8 unattempted questions. Also, GK scores are not considered while calculating the final XAT scores and percentile.

Ques. Is XAT 2024 tougher than CAT 2023?

Ans. In general, XAT is comparatively tougher than CAT especially due to the presence of additional sections of GK, decision making, and essay writing. The difficulty level of the quant & DI section in XAT is either higher or at par with CAT exam. CAT 2023 is already conducted on Nov 26 while XAT 2024 is scheduled on Jan 7, 2024. This year’s CAT exam was more difficult than the last 2 years. So, if you are appearing for XAT 2024, then it is highly recommended you attempt CAT 2023 question paper before the test day.

Ques. Does XAT 2024 have negative marking?

Ans. Yes, XAT 2024 has a unique negative marking scheme. There is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer. What makes the marking pattern in XAT 2024 unique is the presence of negative marking for unanswered questions. Each question after the first 8 unanswered questions in a row carries a negative marking of 0.10 marks.

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XAT 2024 Questions

  • 1.
    Arun selected an integer \( x \) between 2 and 40, both inclusive. He noticed that the greatest common divisor of the selected integer \( x \) and any other integer between 2 and 40, both inclusive, is 1. How many different choices for such an \( x \) are possible?

      • 1
      • 8
      • 4
      • 0
      • 12

    • 2.
      ABCD is a rectangle where points C and D have coordinates (−2, 0) and (2, 0), respectively. If the area of the rectangle is 24, what is the best way to describe the equation of the line AB?

        • y = 3
        • y = 6
        • y = −3
        • y = −6

      • 3.
        Adu and Amu have bought two pieces of land on the Moon from an e-store. Both the pieces of land have the same perimeters, but Adu’s piece of land is in the shape of a square, while Amu’s piece of land is in the shape of a circle. The ratio of the areas of Adu’s piece of land to Amu’s piece of land is:

          • \( \pi^2 : 4 \)
          • \( \pi : 4 \)
          • \( \pi : 2 \)
          • \( 1 : 4 \)
          • \( 4 : \pi \)

        • 4.
          A and B bought lands on the Moon from an eStore, both with the same diameter but A’s land is square-shaped, and B’s land is circular. What is the ratio of the areas of their respective lands?

            • 4 : π
            • π : 4
            • 1 : π
            • π : 1

          • 5.
            A bought a phone from a store and paid \(\frac{1}{6}\) of the price using UPI, \(\frac{1}{3}\) of the price in cash, and the remaining balance a year later. He also paid 10% interest on the remaining balance after one year. What was the original price of the phone?

              • Rs.12,000
              • Rs.18,000
              • Rs.24,000
              • Rs.30,000

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