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GATE BT 2022 | GA Question: 1
You should _________ when to say __________. no/no no / know know / know know / no
You should _________ when to say __________.no/nono / knowknow / knowknow / no
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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...
go_editor
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go_editor
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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 5
____________ is to $\textit{surgery}$ as $\textit{writer}$ is to __________ Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above sentence? Plan, outline Hospital, library Doctor, book Medicine, grammar
____________ is to $\textit{surgery}$ as $\textit{writer}$ is to __________Which one of the following options maintains a similar logical relation in the above sentence?P...
go_editor
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go_editor
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GATE BT 2021 | GA Question: 10
Some people suggest anti-obesity measures $\text{(AOM)}$ such as displaying calorie information in restaurant menus. Such measures sidestep addressing the core problems that cause obesity: poverty and income inequality. Which one of the following ... $\text{AOM}$ are addressing the problem superficially
Some people suggest anti-obesity measures $\text{(AOM)}$ such as displaying calorie information in restaurant menus. Such measures sidestep addressing the core problems t...
go_editor
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go_editor
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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’...
soujanyareddy13
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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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GATE2020: GA: 3
Select the word that fits the analogy: $\text{Cover : Uncover :: Associate :}$ _______ Unassociate Inassociate Misassociate Dissociate
Select the word that fits the analogy:$\text{Cover : Uncover :: Associate :}$ _______UnassociateInassociateMisassociateDissociate
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GATE2020: GA: 4
Hit by floods, the kharif (summer sown) crops in various parts of the country have been affected. Officials believe that the loss in production of the kharif crops can be recovered in the output of the rabi (winter sown) crops so that the country can achieve ... cannot be met due to floods. Officials hope that the food-grain production target will be met due to a good rabi produce.
Hit by floods, the kharif (summer sown) crops in various parts of the country have been affected. Officials believe that the loss in production of the kharif crops can be...
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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...
soujanyareddy13
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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
soujanyareddy13
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soujanyareddy13
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GATE2019: 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: 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: 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 ... 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...
soujanyareddy13
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GATE2019: GA-8
The nomenclature of Hindustani music has changed over the centuries. 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 ... . 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 centuries. Since the medieval period dhrupad styles were identified as baanis. Terms like gayaki and baaj were u...
soujanyareddy13
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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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soujanyareddy13
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GATE2016-GA-1
The volume of a sphere of diameter $1$ unit is _________ than the volume of a cube of side $1$ unit. least less lesser low
The volume of a sphere of diameter $1$ unit is _________ than the volume of a cube of side $1$ unit.leastlesslesserlow
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2016-GA-2
The unruly crowd demanded that the accused be ___________ without trial. hanged hanging hankering hung
The unruly crowd demanded that the accused be ___________ without trial.hangedhanginghankeringhung
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2016-GA-7
A smart city integrates all modes of transport, uses clean energy and promotes sustainable use of resources. It also uses technology to ensure safety and security of the city, something which critics argue, will lead to a surveillance state. Which of the following can be logically inferred ... promote surveillance. $(i)$ and $(iv)$ only $(ii)$ and $(iii)$ only $(iv)$ only (i) only
A smart city integrates all modes of transport, uses clean energy and promotes sustainable use of resources. It also uses technology to ensure safety and security of the ...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2017-56
She has a sharp tongue and it can occasionally turn ___________ hurtful left methodical Vital
She has a sharp tongue and it can occasionally turn ___________hurtfulleftmethodicalVital
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2017-57
I ________ made arrangements had I _________ informed earlier. could have, been would have, being had, have had been, been
I ________ made arrangements had I _________ informed earlier.could have, been would have, beinghad, havehad been, been
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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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...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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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...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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Verbal Aptitude
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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
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2015-3
Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word: Educe Exert Educate Extract Extend
Choose the word most similar in meaning to the given word:EduceExertEducateExtractExtend
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2015-6
The following question presents a sentence. part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Following the requirements of the standard written English, select the answer that produces the most effective sentence. Tuberculosis, ... causes of death has the rank of one of the leading causes of death are one of the leading causes of death
The following question presents a sentence. part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Following the requiremen...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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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...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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GATE2015-10
Humpty Dumpty sits on a all every day while having lunch. The wall sometimes breaks. A person sitting on the all falls if the wall breaks. Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences? Humpty Dumpty ... while having lunch Humpty Dumpty never falls during dinner When Humpty Dumpty does not sit on the wall, the wall does not break
Humpty Dumpty sits on a all every day while having lunch. The wall sometimes breaks. A person sitting on the all falls if the wall breaks.Which one of the statements belo...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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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 memor...
Milicevic3306
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Milicevic3306
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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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Milicevic3306
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GATE2014-GA-3
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? “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?“As a woman, I have no country.”Women have no country.Women are not citizens of any cou...
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Milicevic3306
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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 ... data is obsessed with exactness Exactitude is not critical in dealing with big data Sparse data leads to a 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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GATE2013-60
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair $\text{water: pipe::}$ $\text{cart: road}$ $\text{electricity: wire}$ $\text{sea: beach}$ $\text{music: instrument}$
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair$\text{water: pipe::}$$\text{cart: road}$$\text{electricity: wire}$$\text{sea: bea...
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GATE2013-59
$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{All engineering students}}}\; \underset{II}{\underline{\text{should learn mechanics,}}} \;\underset{III}{\underline{\text{mathematics and}}}\; \underset{IV}{\underline{\text{how to do computation.}}}$ Which of the above underlined parts of the sentence is not appropriate? I II III IV
$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{All engineering students}}}\; \underset{II}{\underline{\text{should learn mechanics,}}} \;\underset{III}{\underline{\text{mathematics and}}...
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GATE2013-58
Mahatama Gandhi was known for his humility as he played an important role in humiliating exit of British from India he worked for humanitarian causes he displayed modesty in his interactions he was a fine human being
Mahatama Gandhi was known for his humility ashe played an important role in humiliating exit of British from Indiahe worked for humanitarian causeshe displayed modesty in...
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Milicevic3306
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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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Milicevic3306
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GATE2012-61
Wanted Temporary, Part-time persons for the post of Field Interviewer to conduct personal interviews to collect and collate economic data. Requirements: High School-pass, must be available for Day, Evening and Saturday work. Transportation ... best inference from the above advertisement? Gender-discriminatory Xenophobic Not designed to make the post attractive Not gender-discriminatory
Wanted Temporary, Part-time persons for the post of Field Interviewer to conduct personal interviews to collect and collate economic data. Requirements: High School-pass,...
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Milicevic3306
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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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GATE2012-59
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Mitigate Diminish Divulge Dedicate Denote
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?MitigateDiminishDivulgeDedicateDenote
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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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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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