CAT Time, Speed and Distance is an important topic in the Arithmetic chapter of the Quantitative Aptitude (QA) section of the Common Admission Test (CAT). It covers relative speed, trains, boats and travel problems. Practising CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQs helps candidates understand question patterns, improve calculation speed, and identify concepts that appear frequently. Based on a five-year analysis of CAT 2021-2025, Time, Speed and Distance accounted for 20 out of 330 Quantitative Aptitude questions, or approximately 6.1% of the questions analysed.
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The following guide covers the year-wise weightage trend, question types, where the topic fits within Arithmetic, difficulty level, and preparation strategy.
This PDF includes:
| 83 Time, Speed and Distance questions in the PDF | 6.1% Five-year QA Share (2021-2025) |
The PDF holds 83 Time, Speed and Distance questions from CAT 1990-2025, grouped by year and slot. Answer keys and solutions are not included.
CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQ Statistics (2021-2025)
The following figures represent the aggregated number of Time, Speed and Distance questions across all three slots of CAT each year, not the count in an individual slot.
| Year | Total Questions (All Slots) | Average per Slot | Weightage in QA | Change in Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 | 1.33 | 6.06% | +1.52% |
| 2024 | 3 | 1.00 | 4.55% | −3.03% |
| 2023 | 5 | 1.67 | 7.58% | 0.00% |
| 2022 | 5 | 1.67 | 7.58% | +3.03% |
| 2021 | 3 | 1.00 | 4.55% | — |
| Total | 20 | 1.33 | 6.06% overall | — |
Weightage is the share of the 66 Quantitative Aptitude questions across the three slots in that year. Change in weightage is the difference in percentage points from the previous year. The busiest year for Time, Speed and Distance across the whole PDF was CAT 2020, with 11 questions.
CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQ Question-Type Distribution
CAT Time, Speed and Distance questions in the Quantitative Aptitude section can appear as Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) or Type In The Answer (TITA) questions.
Across the 15 slots of CAT 2021-2025, 15 of the 20 Time, Speed and Distance questions were MCQs and 5 were TITA. In the full PDF of 83 questions, 70 are MCQs and 13 are TITA.
| Question Type | Questions in CAT 2021-2025 | Share | Questions in the full PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions) | 15 | 75.0% | 70 |
| TITA (Type In The Answer) | 5 | 25.0% | 13 |
| Total | 20 | — | 83 |
Where Time, Speed and Distance Fits in CAT Arithmetic
Time, Speed and Distance accounts for 83 of the 363 questions in the Arithmetic chapter PDF, about 22.9%.
| Chapter | Questions in chapter PDF | Questions on this topic | Share of chapter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 363 | 83 | 22.9% |
Difficulty Level of CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQs
By the difficulty tag in our question bank, 48 of the 83 Time, Speed and Distance questions are medium, 33 are hard and 2 are easy.
| Difficulty | Typical question characteristics | Preparation focus | Questions in PDF |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | Direct application of one standard formula or rule | Formula recall and accuracy | 2 |
| Moderate | Multi-step problems that need two or three ideas | Concept selection and efficient calculation | 48 |
| Difficult | Questions that combine several concepts or need case analysis | Case analysis and alternative solving methods | 33 |
How to Prepare for CAT Time, Speed and Distance Using PYQs
Follow a three-stage preparation plan to get the most out of the question bank.
- Build conceptual clarity: Revise relative speed, trains, boats and travel problems before attempting timed practice.
- Practise topic-wise PYQs: Solve the 83 CAT Time, Speed and Distance questions in this PDF. Record the year and slot, your accuracy, and the time taken.
- Attempt mixed sets: Once Time, Speed and Distance is comfortable, mix it with other Arithmetic questions. Review incorrect answers and identify whether the mistake came from concept selection, calculation, or time management.
Because Time, Speed and Distance contributed 6.1% of the five-year QA dataset analysed, give it time in proportion to its share, and keep preparing the other QA chapters as well.
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CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQs FAQs
Ques. How many Time, Speed and Distance questions are asked in CAT?
Ans. Based on 2021-2025 analysis, Time, Speed and Distance accounts for 20 out of 330 QA questions, representing approximately 6.1%. The number varies across exam years and slots.
Ques. What does CAT Time, Speed and Distance cover?
Ans. It covers relative speed, trains, boats and travel problems.
Ques. How can I practise CAT Time, Speed and Distance questions PYQ topic-wise?
Ans. Solve the 83 questions in this PDF in order, noting the year and slot. Note the concepts or calculation methods you find difficult, then practise mixed Arithmetic questions under timed conditions.
Ques. Does the CAT Time, Speed and Distance PYQ PDF include solutions?
Ans. No. The PDF contains the 83 questions with their year, slot and source question number, without answer keys or solutions.
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