Summary of "CAT 100%iler shares How to ELIMINATE Options in CAT | Improve VARC Score | How to get 99%ile in CAT"

Summary of “CAT 100%iler shares How to ELIMINATE Options in CAT | Improve VARC Score | How to get 99%ile in CAT”

This video features Priya Chatterjee, a 100 percentile scorer in the VARC (Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension) section of CAT 2020 and an IIM graduate, sharing detailed strategies to eliminate wrong answer options in CAT RC and VA questions. The core message is that success in the VARC section depends more on eliminating incorrect options than on directly identifying the correct one. Priya emphasizes a systematic elimination approach using 14 specific techniques to improve accuracy and confidence in answering RC questions.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Importance of Elimination in RC Questions The key to selecting the right answer is to confidently eliminate wrong options with solid reasons rather than guessing the correct one outright.
Application of Elimination Techniques Priya demonstrates these techniques using examples from CAT 2021 and 2022 papers, showing how to narrow down options effectively.
Practice and Consistency She stresses practicing these elimination methods on all mock tests and previous year papers to internalize the approach.
Mindset and Confidence The final video in her series will focus on the mental preparation and mindset needed to excel in CAT.

Detailed List of 14 Elimination Techniques

Hasty Generalization Avoid options that overgeneralize based on limited information (e.g., “all” or “none” statements not supported by the passage).
Attractive Word Trap Beware of options that pick out attractive or exact words from the passage but distort their meaning.
Extremism Eliminate options that take a statement to an extreme or absolute level beyond what the passage implies.
Verbatim Word-for-word copied sentences in options are often incorrect because the passage rarely supports exact copying without nuance.
Narrow vs. Broad Avoid options that are too narrow (focus on a small part of the passage) or too broad (go beyond the passage’s scope).
Out of Scope Eliminate options that introduce ideas or conclusions not mentioned or implied in the passage.
Faulty Comparison Avoid options that make unsupported comparisons or conclusions between entities or ideas mentioned in the passage.
Word Play Detect subtle distortions or rewordings that change the meaning of the original passage (e.g., “defied” vs. “deified”).
No External Knowledge Rely strictly on the passage content; do not use outside knowledge to judge the correctness of options.
Wrong Cause-Effect Eliminate options that incorrectly attribute causes or effects not supported by the passage.
Tone Options that shift the tone of the passage (e.g., from positive to negative) without justification should be discarded.
Check Both Sides of Compound Options For options with “and,” “but,” or “however,” ensure both parts are correct; if one is wrong, eliminate the entire option.
Quantity vs. Quality Distinguish between quantitative (number, amount) and qualitative (nature, quality) aspects; options mixing these incorrectly should be eliminated.
Attention to Detail (Bonus Tip) Read every word of the question and options carefully to avoid mistakes caused by similar-looking words or subtle differences.

Additional Points

Priya credits Shabana Ma’am for these elimination techniques, which she learned just a week before her CAT exam and practiced extensively.
She encourages students to revisit previous year papers and mocks to practice these elimination strategies.
Priya has also shared other resources including a 75-day strategy, 50-day revision plan, last-minute tips, and live paper solving sessions.
She invites viewers to join her Telegram group for peer support and interaction.
A forthcoming video will cover the psychological and mindset preparation necessary for the CAT exam.

Speakers/Sources Featured

Priya Chatterjee – CAT 100 percentile scorer, IIM graduate, main presenter and explainer of elimination techniques.
Shabana Ma’am – Educator credited for originating the 14 elimination techniques shared in the video.

This video is a comprehensive guide for CAT aspirants aiming to improve their VARC score by mastering option elimination, backed by real CAT exam examples and practical advice.