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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 9
Given below are two statements $1$ and $2$, and two conclusions $I$ and $II$. $\text{Statement 1}$: All bacteria are microorganisms. $\text{Statement 2}$: All pathogens are microorganisms. $\text{Conclusion I}$ ... Either conclusion $\text{I}$ or $\text{II}$ is correct Neither conclusion $\text{I}$ nor $\text{II}$ is correct

Given below are two statements $1$ and $2$, and two conclusions $I$ and $II$.$\text{Statement 1}$: All bacteria are microorganisms.$\text{Statement 2}$: All pathogens are...

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GATE2020: GA: 6
Repo rate is the rate at which Reserve Bank of India $\text{(RBI)}$ lends commercial banks, and reverse repo rate is the rate at which $\text{(RBI)}$ borrows money from commercial banks. Which of the following statements can be ... borrowing and decrease lending by commercial banks. Decrease in repo rate will decrease cost of borrowing and increase lending by commercial banks.

Repo rate is the rate at which Reserve Bank of India $\text{(RBI)}$ lends commercial banks, and reverse repo rate is the rate at which $\text{(RBI)}$ borrows money from c...

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GATE2012-60
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\text{Despite several ________ the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the conflict.}$ attempts setbacks meetings delegations

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\text{Despite several ________ the mission succeeded in its attem...

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GATE2013-65
All professors are researchers. Some scientists are professors. Which of the given conclusions is logically valid and is inferred from the above arguments: All scientists are researchers All professors are scientists Some researchers are scientists No conclusion follows

All professors are researchers.Some scientists are professors.Which of the given conclusions is logically valid and is inferred from the above arguments:All scientists ar...

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GATE2020: GA: 1
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was conferred _______ Mary Kom, a six-time world champion in boxing, recently in a ceremony _______ the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’s official residence) in New Delhi. with, at on, in on, at to, at

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award was conferred _______ Mary Kom, a six-time world champion in boxing, recently in a ceremony _______ the Rashtrapati Bhawan (the President’...

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GATE2015-7
Read the following paragraph and choose the correct statement. Climate change has reduced human security and threatened human well being. An ignored reality of human progress is that human security largely depends upon environmental security ... to environmental security. Human security is contradictory to environmental security. Human progress depends upon environmental security.

Read the following paragraph and choose the correct statement.Climate change has reduced human security and threatened human well being. An ignored reality of human progr...

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GATE2020: GA: 2
Despite a string of poor performances, the chances of K.L. Rahul’s selection in the team are ________ slim bright obvious uncertain

Despite a string of poor performances, the chances of K.L. Rahul’s selection in the team are ________slimbrightobviousuncertain

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GATE2017-63
Trunks ($10$ m long) and cars ($5$ m long) go on a single lane bridge. There must be a gap of at least $20$ m after each trunk and a gap of at least $15$ m after each car. Trunks and cars travel at a speed of $36$ km/h. If cars and trunks go alternately, what is the maximum number of vehicles that can use the bridge on one hour? $1440$ $1200$ $720$ $600$

Trunks ($10$ m long) and cars ($5$ m long) go on a single lane bridge. There must be a gap of at least $20$ m after each trunk and a gap of at least $15$ m after each car...

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GATE2013-57
The Headmaster ____________ to speak to you. Which of the following options is incorrect to complete the above sentence? is wanting wants want was wanting

The Headmaster ____________ to speak to you.Which of the following options is incorrect to complete the above sentence?is wantingwantswantwas wanting

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GATE2012-57
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\text{Suresh’s dog is the one $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ was hurt in the stampede}$. that which who whom

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\text{Suresh’s dog is the one $\_\_\_\_\_\_\_$ was hurt in the ...

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GATE2020: GA: 10
The profit shares of two companies $P$ and $Q$ are shown in the figure. If the two companies have invested a fixed and equal amount every year, then the ratio of the total revenue of company $P$ to the revenue of company $Q$, during $2013-2018$ is ________. $15 : 17$ $16 : 17$ $17 : 15$ $17 : 16$

The profit shares of two companies $P$ and $Q$ are shown in the figure. If the two companies have invested a fixed and equal amount every year, then the ratio of the tota...

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GATE2012-58
Choose the grammatically INCORRECT sentence: They gave us the money back less the service charges of Three Hundred rupees This country’s expenditure is not less than that of Bangladesh The committee initially asked for a funding of Fifty Lakh rupees, but later settled for a lesser sum This country’s expenditure on educational reforms is very less

Choose the grammatically INCORRECT sentence:They gave us the money back less the service charges of Three Hundred rupeesThis country’s expenditure is not less than that...

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GATE2019: GA-7
In a country of $1400$ million population, $70\%$ own mobile phones. Among the mobile phone owners, only $294$ million access the Internet. Among these Internet users, only half buy goods from e-commerce portals. What is the percentage of these buyers in the country? $10.50$ $14.70$ $15.00$ $50.00$

In a country of $1400$ million population, $70\%$ own mobile phones. Among the mobile phone owners, only $294$ million access the Internet. Among these Internet users, on...

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GATE2014-GA-8
Q8The total exports and revenues from the exports of a country are given in the two pie charts below.The pie chart for exports shows the quantity of each item as a percentage of the total quantity ofexports. The pie chart for the revenues shows the percentage of ... of Item 1per kilogram to the revenue generated through export of Item 4 per kilogram?Exports Revenues 1:2 2:1 1:4 4:1

Q8The total exports and revenues from the exports of a country are given in the two pie charts below.The pie chart for exports shows the quantity of each item as a percen...

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GATE2012-63
Which of the following assertions are CORRECT? P: Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the mean of the list Q: Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the standard deviation of the list R: Doubling each entry in a list doubles the mean of the list S: Doubling each entry in a list leaves the standard deviation of the list unchanged P, Q Q, R P, R R, S

Which of the following assertions are CORRECT?P: Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the mean of the listQ: Adding 7 to each entry in a list adds 7 to the standard...

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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 $60$ km/h and 90 km/h, respectively. What is the average speed in km/h for the entire journey? $72$ $73$ $74$ $75$

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 $60$ ...

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GATE2015-4
Operators $\square$, $\lozenge$ and $\rightarrow$ are defined by: $a \: \square \: b = \dfrac{a-b}{a+b}$; $a \: \lozenge \: b = \dfrac{a+b}{a-b}$; $a \rightarrow b = ab$. Find the value of $(66 \: \square \: 6) \rightarrow (66 \: \lozenge \: 6)$. $-2$ $-1$ $1$ $2$

Operators $\square$, $\lozenge$ and $\rightarrow$ are defined by: $a \: \square \: b = \dfrac{a-b}{a+b}$; $a \: \lozenge \: b = \dfrac{a+b}{a-b}$; $a \rightarrow b = ab$....

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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 8
There are five bags each containing identical sets of ten distinct chocolates. One chocolate is picked from each bag. The probability that at least two chocolates are identical is _________ $0.3024$ $0.4235$ $0.6976$ $0.8125$

There are five bags each containing identical sets of ten distinct chocolates. One chocolate is picked from each bag.The probability that at least two chocolates are iden...

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GATE2015-1
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. The principal presented the chief guest with a _________, as token of appreciation. momento memento momentum moment

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.The principal presented the chief guest with a _________, as token of app...

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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 th...

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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 occurrenc...

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GATE2012-65
A political party orders an arch for the entrance to the ground in which the annual convention is being held. The profile of the arch follows the equation $y = 2x -0.1x^2$ where $y$ is the height of the arch in meters. The maximum possible height of the arch is 8 meters 10 meters 12 meters 14 meters

A political party orders an arch for the entrance to the ground in which the annual convention is being held. The profile of the arch follows the equation $y = 2x -0.1x^2...

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GATE2019: GA-9
Two trains started at $7$AM from the same point. The first train travelled north at a speed of $80$km/h and the second train travelled south at a speed of $100$ km/h. The time at which they were $540$ km apart is ________ AM. $9$ $10$ $11$ $11.30$

Two trains started at $7$AM from the same point. The first train travelled north at a speed of $80$km/h and the second train travelled south at a speed of $100$ km/h. The...

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GATE2015-2
Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence: Frogs _________ croak roar hiss patter

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence:Frogs _________croakroarhisspatter

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GATE2013-62
In a factory, two machines $M1$ and $M2$ manufacture $60\%$ and $40\%$ of the autocomponents respectively. Out of the total production $2\%$ of $M1$ and $3\%$ of $M2$ are found to be defective. If a randomly drawn autocomponent from the combined lot is found defective, what is the probability that it was manufactured by $M2$? $0.35$ $0.45$ $0.5$ $0.4$

In a factory, two machines $M1$ and $M2$ manufacture $60\%$ and $40\%$ of the autocomponents respectively. Out of the total production $2\%$ of $M1$ and $3\%$ of $M2$ are...

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GATE2013-56
d 8 S Y S 11 then which of the following options is TRUE?

d 8 S Y S 11 then which of the following options is TRUE?

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GATE2012-64
An automobile plant contracted to buy shock absorbers from two suppliers $X$ and $Y$. $X$ supplies $60\%$ and $Y$ supplies $40 \%$ ... chosen shock absorber, which is found to be reliable, is made by $Y$ is $0.288$ $0.334$ $0.667$ $0.720$

An automobile plant contracted to buy shock absorbers from two suppliers $X$ and $Y$. $X$ supplies $60\%$ and $Y$ supplies $40 \%$ of the shock absorbers. All shock absor...

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GATE2018-GA-3
For $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, $\sin x$ and $\cos x$ are both decreasing functions in the interval __________. $\bigg( 0, \dfrac{\pi}{2} \bigg) \\$ $\bigg( \dfrac{\pi}{2}, \pi \bigg) \\$ $\bigg( \pi, \dfrac{3\pi}{2} \bigg) \\$ $\bigg(\dfrac{3 \pi}{2}, 2 \pi \bigg)$

For $0 \leq x \leq 2\pi$, $\sin x$ and $\cos x$ are both decreasing functions in the interval __________.$\bigg( 0, \dfrac{\pi}{2} \bigg) \\$$\bigg( \dfrac{\pi}{2}, \pi ...

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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 3
Consider the following sentences: Everybody in the class is prepared for the exam. Babu invited Danish to his home because he enjoys playing chess. Which of the following is the $\text{CORRECT}$ observation about the above two sentences? $\text{(i)}$ is ... and $\text{(ii)}$ is ambiguous $\text{(i)}$ is grammatically incorrect and $\text{(ii)}$ is ambiguous

Consider the following sentences:Everybody in the class is prepared for the exam.Babu invited Danish to his home because he enjoys playing chess.Which of the following is...

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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 6
We have $2$ rectangular sheets of paper, $M$ and $N$, of dimensions $6$ cm $\times$ $1$ cm each. Sheet $M$ is rolled to form an open cylinder by bringing the short edges of the sheet together. Sheet $N$ is cut into equal square patches and assembled to form the largest ... of the cube is _____________ $\frac{\pi}{2}\\$ $\frac{3}{\pi} \\$ $\frac{9}{\pi} \\$ $3 \pi$

We have $2$ rectangular sheets of paper, $M$ and $N$, of dimensions $6$ cm $\times$ $1$ cm each. Sheet $M$ is rolled to form an open cylinder by bringing the short edges ...

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GATE2019: 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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GATE2017-58
In the summer, water consumption is known to decrease overall by $25\%$. A Water Board official states that in the summer household consumption decreases by $20\%$. While other consumption increases by $70\%$. Which of the following statements is correct? The ... consumption is $1/17$ The ratio of household to other consumption is $17/8$ There are errors in the official s statement

In the summer, water consumption is known to decrease overall by $25\%$. A Water Board official states that in the summer household consumption decreases by $20\%$. While...

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GATE2017-65
A contour line joins locations having the same height above the mean sea level. The following is a contour plot of a geographical region. Contour lines are shown at $25$ n intervals in this plot. The path from P to Q is best described by Up-Down-Up-Down Down-Up-Down-Up Down-Up-Down Up-Down-Up

A contour line joins locations having the same height above the mean sea level. The following is a contour plot of a geographical region. Contour lines are shown at $25$ ...

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GATE2015-9
A cube of side $3$ units is formed using a set of smaller cubes of side $1$ unit. Find the proportion of the number of faces of the smaller cubes visible to those which are NOT visible. $1:4$ $1:3$ $1:2$ $2:3$

A cube of side $3$ units is formed using a set of smaller cubes of side $1$ unit. Find the proportion of the number of faces of the smaller cubes visible to those which a...

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GATE2013-63
Following table gives data on tourists from different countries visiting India in the year $2011$ ... third of the total number of tourists ho visited India in $2011$? USA and Japan USA and Australia England and France Japan and Australia

Following table gives data on tourists from different countries visiting India in the year $2011$.$$\begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Country} & \textbf{Number of Touri...

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GATE2018-GA-4
The area of an equilateral triangle is $\sqrt{3}$. What is the perimeter of the triangle? $2$ $4$ $6$ $8$

The area of an equilateral triangle is $\sqrt{3}$. What is the perimeter of the triangle?$2$$4$$6$$8$

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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 4
A circular sheet of paper is folded along the lines in the direction shown. The paper, after being punched in the final folded state as shown and unfolded in the reverse order of folding, will look like ________.

A circular sheet of paper is folded along the lines in the direction shown. The paper, after being punched in the final folded state as shown and unfolded in the reverse ...

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GATE2019: 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 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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GATE2017-61
"If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for the reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mutually antagonistic parts and the effects this mutilation will ... for the impartial recording of these matters". Here, the word antagonistic' is cIosest in meaning to impartial argumentative separated hostile

"If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for the reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mutu...

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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 this 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 this growth rate?$3-4$ years$4-5$ years$5-6$ year...

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