RC loophole?

Asked by Kartikeya Kandiana on 2026-07-20 in CAT Prep

I have observed this pattern in RCs. The questions in the RC, well not all RCs but almost all of the RCs, have different options as answers. For example, the question no.1 has option B as its answer, and none of the other 3 questions have B as its solution, either it will be option A, C or D but not B. Is this real? have anybody else observed this pattern? Or is it a loophole in CAT RCs?

5 Answers

Pallapu Manohar · 2026-07-20 · 1 helpful

It's not that thing each rc is different maybe the one's you've solved are of this pattern

kunal · 2026-07-20 · 1 helpful

does it really matter?,,just focus on the options and not their numbers

Vaidehi · 2026-07-20 · 1 helpful

I have noticed but that's not something which really matters. Are you thinking of -

1. B
2.D
3. C
4. ( It's definitely A now - let's go for it)

This strategy won't help 😭, but if it's just an observation then yes, I have noticed too. But it's not omnipresent.

MANCHINTI PAVAN KUMAR REDDY · 2026-07-20 · 1 helpful

No, this is not a real pattern in CAT RCs.

CAT does not follow any rule that each option (A, B, C, D) can appear only once within an RC. The answer distribution is randomized, and you can absolutely have:

* B, B, C, A
* D, D, A, C
* A, A, A, D

or any other combination.

If you've noticed this in a few mocks or past papers, it's most likely a coincidence or a design choice by that particular test setter. Relying on this "pattern" during the exam is risky and can lead to incorrect answers.

Kartikeya Kandiana · 2026-07-21 · 1 helpful

Well, I was just sharing my observation. Looking to find out is it just me or anybody else has also spotted this. I do not encourage anyone to follow this method.

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