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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 4
Six persons $\text{P, Q, R, S, T and U}$ are sitting around a circular table facing the center not necessarily in the same order. Consider the following statements: $\text{P}$ sits next to $\text{S}$ and $\text{T}$. $\text{Q}$ sits diametrically opposite to $\text{P}$. The shortest distance between $\text{S}$ and $\text{R}$ is equal to the ... is a neighbor of $\text{U}$ and $\text{S}$ $\text{R}$ and $\text{T}$ $\text{R}$ and $\text{U}$ $\text{P}$ and $\text{S}$

Six persons $\text{P, Q, R, S, T and U}$ are sitting around a circular table facing the center not necessarily in the same order. Consider the following statements:$\text...

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GATE2015-4
Tanya is older than Eric. Cliff is older than Tanya Eric is older than cliff. If the first two statements are true, then the third statement is: True False Uncertain Data insufficient

Tanya is older than Eric.Cliff is older than TanyaEric is older than cliff.If the first two statements are true, then the third statement is:TrueFalseUncertainData insuff...

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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 9
Given below are three statements and four conclusions drawn based on the statements. Statement $1:$ Some engineers are writers. Statement $2:$ No writer is an actor. Statement $3:$ All actors are engineers. Conclusion $\text{I}:$ Some writers are engineers. Conclusion $\text{II}:$ All engineers are actors. Conclusion ... are correct Only conclusion $\text{I}$ and conclusion $\text{III}$ are correct Either conclusion $\text{III}$ or conclusion $\text{IV}$ is correct

Given below are three statements and four conclusions drawn based on the statements.Statement $1:$ Some engineers are writers.Statement $2:$ No writer is an actor.Stateme...

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GATE IN 2021 | GA Question: 9
A function, $\lambda$, is defined by $\lambda \left ( p,q \right )=\left\{\begin{matrix} \left ( p-q \right )^{2} , & \text{if} \:p\geq q, \\ p+q, &\text{if} \: p< q.\end{matrix}\right.$ The value of the expression $\dfrac{\lambda \left ( -\left (- 3+2 \right ),\left ( -2+3 \right ) \right )}{\left ( -\left ( -2+1 \right ) \right )}$ is: $-1$ $0$ $\frac{16}{3}$ $16$

A function, $\lambda$, is defined by$\lambda \left ( p,q \right )=\left\{\begin{matrix} \left ( p-q \right )^{2} , & \text{if} \:p\geq q, \\ p+q, &\text{if} \: p< q.\end{...

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Arjun asked Feb 19, 2021

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GATE2020: GA: 10
The bar graph shows the data of the students who appeared and passes in an examination for four schools $\text{P, Q, R and S.}$ The average of success rates (in percentage) of these four schools is _________. $58.5\%$ $58.8\%$ $59.0\%$ $59.3\%$

The bar graph shows the data of the students who appeared and passes in an examination for four schools $\text{P, Q, R and S.}$ The average of success rates (in percentag...

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soujanyareddy13 asked Nov 3, 2020

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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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GATE IN 2021 | GA Question: 8
Five line segments of equal lengths, $\text{PR, PS, QS, QT}$ and $\text{RT}$ are used to form a star as shown in the figure above. The value of $\theta$, in degrees, is _______________ $36$ $45$ $72$ $108$

Five line segments of equal lengths, $\text{PR, PS, QS, QT}$ and $\text{RT}$ are used to form a star as shown in the figure above.The value of $\theta$, in degrees, is __...

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Arjun asked Feb 19, 2021

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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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Arjun asked Feb 10, 2019

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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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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 2
A sphere of radius $r$ $\text{cm}$ is packed in a box of cubical shape. What should be the minimum volume (in $\text{cm}^{3}$) of the box that can enclose the sphere? $\frac{r^{3}}{8}$ $r^{3}$ $2r^{3}$ $8r^{3}$

A sphere of radius $r$ $\text{cm}$ is packed in a box of cubical shape. What should be the minimum volume (in $\text{cm}^{3}$) of the box that can enclose the sphere?$\fr...

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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 6
Rice, a versatile and inexpensive source of carbohydrate, is a critical component of diet worldwide. Climate change, causing extreme weather, poses a threat to sustained availability of rice. Scientists are working on developing Green Super Rice $\text{(GSR)}$, which is resilient under extreme weather conditions ... in an extreme weather, but the quantity of produce is lesser than regular ice Regular rice will continue to provide good yields even in extreme weather

Rice, a versatile and inexpensive source of carbohydrate, is a critical component of diet worldwide. Climate change, causing extreme weather, poses a threat to sustained ...

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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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GATE2016-GA-5
It takes $10$s and $15$s, respectively, for two trains traveling at a different constant speeds to completely pass a telegraph post. The length of the first train is $120$ m and that of the second train is $150$ m. The magnitude of the difference in the speeds of the two trains (in m/s) is _________ $2.0$ $10.0$ $12.0$ $22.0$

It takes $10$s and $15$s, respectively, for two trains traveling at a different constant speeds to completely pass a telegraph post. The length of the first train is $120...

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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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GATE2014-GA-5
The population of a new city is $5$ million and is growing at $20\%$ annually. How many years would it take to double at its growth rate? $3-4$ years $4-5$ years $5-6$ years $6-7$ years

The population of a new city is $5$ million and is growing at $20\%$ annually. How many years would it take to double at its growth rate?$3-4$ years$4-5$ years$5-6$ years...

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GATE2013-62
The set of values of $\text{p}$ for which the roots of the equation $3\text{x}^2+2\text{x}+\text{p}\text{(p-1)}=0$ are of opposite sign is $(-\infty,\;0)$ $(0,\;1)$ $(1,\;\infty)$ $(0,\;\infty)$

The set of values of $\text{p}$ for which the roots of the equation $3\text{x}^2+2\text{x}+\text{p}\text{(p-1)}=0$ are of opposite sign is $(-\infty,\;0)$$(0,\;1)$$(1,\;\...

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GATE2016-GA-9
Find the area bounded by the lines $3x+2y=14$, $2x-3y=5$ in the first quadrant. $14.95$ $15.25$ $15.70$ $20.35$

Find the area bounded by the lines $3x+2y=14$, $2x-3y=5$ in the first quadrant.$14.95$$15.25$$15.70$$20.35$

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GATE2012-61
Raju has $14$ currency notes in his pocket consisting of only $\text{Rs. 20}$ notes and $\text{Rs. 10}$ notes. The total money value of the notes is $\text{Rs. 230}$. The number of $\text{Rs. 10}$ notes that Raju has is $5$ $6$ $9$ $10$

Raju has $14$ currency notes in his pocket consisting of only $\text{Rs. 20}$ notes and $\text{Rs. 10}$ notes. The total money value of the notes is $\text{Rs. 230}$. The...

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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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GATE2018-GA-9
If $x^{2}+ x - 1 = 0$ what is the value of $x^4 + \dfrac{1}{x^4}$? $1$ $5$ $7$ $9$

If $x^{2}+ x - 1 = 0$ what is the value of $x^4 + \dfrac{1}{x^4}$?$1$$5$$7$$9$

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GATE IN 2021 | GA Question: 5
Four persons $\text{P, Q, R}$ and $\text{S}$ are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. $\text{P}$ and $\text{R}$ cannot sit adjacent to each other. $\text{S}$ should be seated to the right of $\text{Q}$. The number of distinct seating arrangements possible is: $2$ $4$ $6$ $8$

Four persons $\text{P, Q, R}$ and $\text{S}$ are to be seated in a row, all facing the same direction, but not necessarily in the same order. $\text{P}$ and $\text{R}$ ca...

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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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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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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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GATE2013-63
A car travels $8\;\text{km}$ in the first quarter of an hour, $6\;\text{km}$ in the second quarter and $16\;\text{km}$ in the third quarter. The average speed of the car in $\text{km}$ per hour over the entire journey is $30$ $36$ $40$ $24$

A car travels $8\;\text{km}$ in the first quarter of an hour, $6\;\text{km}$ in the second quarter and $16\;\text{km}$ in the third quarter. The average speed of the car ...

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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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GATE2018-GA-7
A set of $4$ parallel lines intersect with another set of $5$ parallel lines. How many parallelograms are formed? $20$ $48$ $60$ $72$

A set of $4$ parallel lines intersect with another set of $5$ parallel lines. How many parallelograms are formed?$20$$48$$60$$72$

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gatecse asked Feb 20, 2018

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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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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 1
Inhaling the smoke from a burning _________ could ________ you quickly. tire / tier tire / tyre tyre / tire tyre / tier

Inhaling the smoke from a burning _________ could ________ you quickly.tire / tiertire / tyretyre / tiretyre / tier

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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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GATE2015-5
Five teams have to compete in a league, with every team playing every other team exactly once, before going to the next round. How many matches will have to be held to complete the league round of matches? $20$ $10$ $8$ $5$

Five teams have to compete in a league, with every team playing every other team exactly once, before going to the next round. How many matches will have to be held to c...

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GATE2015-7
Given below are two statements followed by two conclusions. Assuming these statements to be true, decide which one logically follows. $\text{Statements:}$ No manager is a leader. All leaders are executives. $\text{Conclusions:}$ No manager is an executive. No executive is a manager. Only conclusion I follows Only conclusion II follows Neither conclusion I nor II follows Both conclusions I and II follow

Given below are two statements followed by two conclusions. Assuming these statements to be true, decide which one logically follows.$\text{Statements:}$No manager is a l...

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GATE IN 2022 | GA Question: 10

Which one of the following sets of pieces can be assembled to form a square with a single round hole near the center? Pieces cannot overlap.

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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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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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GATE2016-GA-4
The number that least fits this set$:(324,441,97$ and $64)$ is $324$ $441$ $97$ $64$

The number that least fits this set$:(324,441,97$ and $64)$ is$324$$441$$97$$64$

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GATE2018-GA-6
An automobile travels from city $A$ to city $B$ and returns to city $A$ by the same route. The speed of the vehicle during the onward and return journeys were constant at $60km/h$ and $90 km/h$, respectively. What is the average speed in $km/h$ for the entire journey? $72\hspace{0.2cm} km/h$ $73\hspace{0.2cm} km/h$ $74\hspace{0.2cm} km/h$ $75 \hspace{0.2cm}km/h$

An automobile travels from city $A$ to city $B$ and returns to city $A$ by the same route. The speed of the vehicle during the onward and return journeys were constant at...

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gatecse asked Feb 20, 2018

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GATE2016-GA-6
The velocity $V$ of a vehicle along a straight line is measured in m/s and plotted as shown with respect to time in seconds. At the end of the $7$ seconds, how much will the odometer reading increase by (in m)? $0$ $3$ $4$ $5$

The velocity $V$ of a vehicle along a straight line is measured in m/s and plotted as shown with respect to time in seconds. At the end of the $7$ seconds, how much will ...

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Milicevic3306 asked Mar 26, 2018

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GATE2014-GA-4
In any given year, the probability of an earthquake greater than Magnitude $6$ occurring in the Garhwal Himalayas is $0.04$.The average time between successive occurrences of such earthquakes is ______years.

In any given year, the probability of an earthquake greater than Magnitude $6$ occurring in the Garhwal Himalayas is $0.04$.The average time between successive occurrence...

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