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GATE IN 2021 | GA Question: 1
Getting to the top is ______________ than staying on top. more easy much easy easiest easier
Getting to the top is ______________ than staying on top.more easymuch easyeasiesteasier
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GATE IN 2021 | GA Question: 10
Humans have the ability to construct worlds entirely in their minds, which don't exist in the physical world. So far as we know, no other species possesses this ability. ...
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GATE2020: GA: 1
He is known for his unscrupulous ways. He always sheds ___________ tears to deceive people. fox’s crocodile’s crocodile fox
He is known for his unscrupulous ways. He always sheds ___________ tears to deceive people.fox’scrocodile’scrocodilefox
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GATE2020: GA: 2
Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, is _____________ than accurate. more fast faster less faster more faster
Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, is _____________ than accurate.more fastfasterless fastermore faster
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GATE2020: GA: 3
Select the word that fits the analogy: $\text{Build : Building :: Grow :}$ _______________ Grown Grew Growth Growed
Select the word that fits the analogy:$\text{Build : Building :: Grow :}$ _______________GrownGrewGrowthGrowed
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GATE2020: GA: 4
I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point. What does the phrase “having said that” mean in the given text? as opposed to what I have said despite what I have said in addition to what I have said contrary to what I have said
I do not think you know the case well enough to have opinions. Having said that, I agree with your other point.What does the phrase “having said that” mean in the giv...
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GATE2020: GA: 6
Crowd funding deals with mobilisation of funds for a project from a large number of people, who would be willing to invest smaller amounts through web-based platforms in the project. Based on the above paragraph, which of the following is correct about crowd funding? Funds raised through ... through large contributions on web-based platforms Funds raised through coerced contributions on web-based platforms Funds raised through voluntary contributions on web-based platforms
Crowd funding deals with mobilisation of funds for a project from a large number of people, who would be willing to invest smaller amounts through web-based platforms in ...
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GATE2017: 56
The event would have been successful if you____________able to come. $are$ $had\;been$ $have\;been$ $would\;have\;been$
The event would have been successful if you____________able to come.$are$$had\;been$$have\;been$$would\;have\;been$
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GATE2017: 57
There was no doubt that their work was $\underline{thorough}$. Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the underlined word above? pretty complete sloppy haphazard
There was no doubt that their work was $\underline{thorough}$.Which of the words below is closest in meaning to the underlined word above?prettycompletesloppyhaphazard
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GATE2017: 61
Bhaichung was observing the pattern of people entering and leaving a car service centre. There was a single window where customers were being served. He saw that people inevitably came out of the centre in the order that they went in. However, the time they spent inside seemed to vary a lot: some people came out in ... likely to operate on a last-come-first-served basis. Entering the centre early ensured that one would have shorter service times and most people attempted to do this.
Bhaichung was observing the pattern of people entering and leaving a car service centre. There was a single window where customers were being served. He saw that people i...
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GATE2017: 62
A map shows the elevations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pelling, and Siliguri. Kalimpong is at a lower elevation than Gangtok, Pelling is at a lower elevation than Gangtok. Pelling is at a higher elevation than Siliguri. Darjeeling is at a higher elevation than Gangtok. Which of the following statements can be inferred from the ... is at a higher elevation than Siliguri Siliguri is at a lower elevation than Gangtok Only ii Only ii and iii Only ii and iv Only iii and iv
A map shows the elevations of Darjeeling, Gangtok, Kalimpong, Pelling, and Siliguri. Kalimpong is at a lower elevation than Gangtok, Pelling is at a lower elevation than ...
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GATE2019 IN: GA-1
The fisherman, ________ the flood victims owed their lives, were rewarded by the government. whom to which to whom that
The fisherman, ________ the flood victims owed their lives, were rewarded by the government.whomto whichto whomthat
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GATE2019 IN: GA-2
Some students were not involved in the strike. If the above statement is true, which of the following conclusions is/are logically necessary? Some who were involved in the strike were students. No student was involved in the strike. At least one student was involved in the strike. Some who were not involved in the strike were students. $1$ and $2$ $3$ $4$ $2$ and $3$
Some students were not involved in the strike.If the above statement is true, which of the following conclusions is/are logically necessary?Some who were involved in the ...
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GATE2019 IN: GA-5
Until Iran came along, India had never been ___________ in Kabaddi. defeated defeating defeat defeatist
Until Iran came along, India had never been ___________ in Kabaddi.defeateddefeatingdefeatdefeatist
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GATE2019 IN: GA-6
Since the last one year after a $125$ basis point reduction in repo rate by the Reserve Bank Of India, banking institutions have been making a demand to reduce interest rates on small saving schemes. Finally, the government announced yesterday a reduction in interest rates on small saving schemes to bring them on par ... rates on small saving scheme A reduction in interest rates on small savings scheme follow only after a reduction in repo rate by the Reserve Bank Of India
Since the last one year after a $125$ basis point reduction in repo rate by the Reserve Bank Of India, banking institutions have been making a demand to reduce interest r...
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GATE2019 IN: GA-8
The nomenclature of Hindustani music has changed over the countries. Since the medieval period, dhrupad styles were identified as baanis. Terms like gayaki and baaj were used to refer to vocal and instrumental styles, respectively. With the institutionalization of music education, the term gharana became acceptable. ... including disciples and grand disciples. Which one of the following pairings is NOT correct? dhrupad, baani gayaki, vocal baaj, institution gharana, lineage
The nomenclature of Hindustani music has changed over the countries. Since the medieval period, dhrupad styles were identified as baanis. Terms like gayaki and baaj were ...
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GATE2019 IN: GA-10
“I read somewhere that in ancient times the prestige of a kingdom depended upon the number of taxes that it was able to levy on its people. It was very much like the prestige of a head-hunter in his own community.” Based on the paragraph above, the prestige of a head-hunter depended upon ______________ the prestige of the kingdom the prestige of the heads the number of taxes he could levy the number of heads he could gather
“I read somewhere that in ancient times the prestige of a kingdom depended upon the number of taxes that it was able to levy on its people. It was very much like the pr...
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GATE2016-GA-1
An apple costs Rs.$10$. An onion costs Rs.$8$. Select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage. The price of an apple is greater than an onion. The price of an apple is more than onion. The price of an apple is greater than that of an onion. Apples are more costlier than onions.
An apple costs Rs.$10$. An onion costs Rs.$8$.Select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage.The price of an apple is greater than an onion.The price...
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GATE2016-GA-2
The Buddha said, “Holding on to anger is like $\underline{\text{grasping}}$ a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt. ” Select the word below which is closest in meaning to the word underlined above. burning igniting clutching flinging
The Buddha said, “Holding on to anger is like $\underline{\text{grasping}}$ a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burnt. �...
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GATE2016-GA-7
The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a source of concern. It is estimated that inoculating $70\%$ of pets and stray dogs against rabies can lead to a significant reduction in the number of people infected with rabies. Which of the following can be ... infected with rabies is low. Rabies can be eradicated in India by vaccinating $70\%$ of stray dogs. Stray dogs are the main source of rabies worldwide.
The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a source of concern. It is estimated that inoculating...
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GATE2015-1
Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence: Apparent lifelessness $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ dormant life. harbours leads to supports affects
Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:Apparent lifelessness $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ dormant life....
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GATE2015-2
$\text{Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phase}$. That boy from the town was a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ in the sleepy village. dog out of herd sheep from the heap fish out of water bird from the flock
$\text{Fill in the blank with the correct idiom/phase}$.That boy from the town was a $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ in the sleepy village.dog out of herdsheep from the heapfi...
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GATE2015-3
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly. When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being $\underline{elusive.}$ When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being $\underline{elusive}.$ Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are $\underline{allusive.}$ Mirages can be $\underline{allusive,}$ but a better way to express them is illusory.
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being $\underline{elusive.}$When the thief keeps eluding ...
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GATE2015-6
Select the appropriate option in place of underlined part of the sentence. $\underline{\text{Increased productivity necessary}}$ reflects greater efforts made by the employees. Increase in productivity necessary Increase productivity is necessary Increase in productivity necessarily No improvement required
Select the appropriate option in place of underlined part of the sentence.$\underline{\text{Increased productivity necessary}}$ reflects greater efforts made by the emplo...
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GATE2014-GA-1
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ___________ short-term memory loss. experienced has experienced is experiencing experiences
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ___________ short-term memo...
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GATE2014-GA-2
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. ____________is the key to their happiness; they are satisfied with what they have. Contentment Ambition Perseverance Hunger
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.____________is the key to their happiness; they are satisfied with what t...
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GATE2014-GA-3
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? $\text{“As a woman. I have no country.”}$ Women have no country. Women are not citizens of any country. Women’s solidarity knows no national boundaries. Women of all countries have equal legal rights
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? $\text{“As a woman. I have no country.”}$Women have no country.Women are not...
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GATE2014-GA-7
Moving into a world of big data will require us to change our thinking about the merits of exactitude. To apply the conventional mindset of measurement to the digital, connected world of the twenty-first century is to miss a crucial point. As mentioned earlier, the obsession with exactness is an artefact of the information- ... is a digital world. Big data is obsessed with exactness. Exactitude is not critical in dealing with big data. Sparse data leads to bias in the analysis.
Moving into a world of big data will require us to change our thinking about the merits of exactitude. To apply the conventional mindset of measurement to the digital, co...
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GATE2013-65
$\text{Statement:}$ There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on. Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement? The emergence of nationalism in colonial India led to our Independence Nationalism in India emerged in the context of colonialism Nationalism in India is homogeneous Nationalism in India is heterogeneous
$\text{Statement:}$ There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on.Which one ...
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GATE2013-59
They were requested not to $\text{quarrel}$ with others. Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word $\text{quarrel}$? make out call out dig out fall out
They were requested not to $\text{quarrel}$ with others.Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word $\text{quarrel}$?make outcall outdig outf...
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GATE2013-58
Choose the grammatically $\text{CORRECT}$ sentence: Two and two add four Two and two become four Two and two are four Two and two make four
Choose the grammatically $\text{CORRECT}$ sentence:Two and two add fourTwo and two become fourTwo and two are fourTwo and two make four
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GATE2013-57
Complete the sentence: Dare _____________ mistakes. commit to commit committed committing
Complete the sentence:Dare _____________ mistakes.committo commitcommittedcommitting
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GATE2013-56
$\text{Statement:}$ You can always give me a ring whenever you need. Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement? Because I have a nice caller tune Because I have a better telephone facility Because a friend in need is a friend indeed Because you need not pay towards the telephone bills when you give me a ring
$\text{Statement:}$ You can always give me a ring whenever you need.Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement?Because I have a nice caller...
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GATE2012-62
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedient, intact and fighting, even when the odds and conditions were against them. Which one of the following statements best sums up the meaning of the ... Discipline was the armies' inheritance from their seniors The harsh discipline to which the legions were subjected to led to the odds and conditions being against them
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedie...
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GATE2012-60
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\text{Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his ___ was impressive}$. beggary nomenclature jealousy nonchalance
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\text{Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his __...
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GATE2012-59
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? $\text{Latitude}$ Eligibility Freedom Coercion Meticulousness
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?$\text{Latitude}$EligibilityFreedomCoercionMeticulousness
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GATE2012-58
One of the parts $\text{(A, B, C, D)}$ in the sentence given below contains an $\text{ERROR}$. Which one of the following is $\text{INCORRECT}$? $\text{I requested that he should be given the driving test today instead of tomorrow.}$ requested that should be given the driving test instead of tomorrow
One of the parts $\text{(A, B, C, D)}$ in the sentence given below contains an $\text{ERROR}$. Which one of the following is $\text{INCORRECT}$?$\text{I requested that he...
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GATE2012-56
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\text{If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he___ the mattress out on the balcony.}$ should take shall take should have taken will have taken
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\text{If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he___ the mattress...
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GATE2018-GA-1
"When she fell down the ________ , she received many _________ but little help." The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are stairs, stares stairs, stairs stares, stairs stares, stares
"When she fell down the ________ , she received many _________ but little help."The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence arestairs, staresstairs, stairss...
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GATE2018-GA-2
"In spite of being warned repeatedly, he failed to correct his _________ behaviour ." The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is rational reasonable errant good
"In spite of being warned repeatedly, he failed to correct his _________ behaviour ."The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence isrationalreasonableerrantgo...
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