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Verbal Aptitude

11 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q51

MCQ[1 Mark]

“He often _____ the numbers. False claims are not going to help. Honesty _____ trust”, said the manager. Choose the option with the correct order of words to fill the blanks.

(A)

exaggerates; engenders

(B)

excels; encourages

(C)

aggravates; alleviates

(D)

diminishes; eliminates

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q52

MCQ[2 Marks]

Charity : P :: Retaliation : Q Choose the appropriate pair of words P and Q that fit the analogy.

(A)

P = Parsimonious; Q = Vengeful

(B)

P = Altruistic; Q = Amicable

(C)

P = Resentful; Q = Spiteful

(D)

P = Magnanimous; Q = Vindictive

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q53

MCQ[1 Mark]

Courage : Bravery :: Yearning : __________ Select the most appropriate option to complete the analogy.

(A)

Longing

(B)

Yelling

(C)

Yawning

(D)

Glaring

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q54

MCQ[1 Mark]

We __________ tennis in the lawn when it suddenly started to rain. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

(A)

have been playing

(B)

had been playing

(C)

would have been playing

(D)

could be playing

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q55

MCQ[2 Marks]

Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk. Column-I Column-II P. This house is in a mess. 1. Alright, I won’t bring it up during our conversations. Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. 2. Well, you can easily look it up. R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you. S. I don’t know what this word means. 4. Don’t worry, I will take it up with your teacher. Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.

(A)

P – 2; Q – 3; R – 1; S – 4

(B)

P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2

(C)

P – 4; Q – 1; R – 2; S – 3

(D)

P – 1; Q – 2; R – 4; S – 3

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q56

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head s (iv) his shoulders.

(A)

(i) down (ii) down (iii) on (iv) for

(B)

(i) on (ii) down (iii) for (iv) on

(C)

(i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) on

(D)

(i) on (ii) out (iii) on (iv) for

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q57

MCQ[1 Mark]

“You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest.”

(A)

you are

(B)

your

(C)

you’re

(D)

yore

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q58

MCQ[1 Mark]

References : ______ : : Guidelines : Implement (By word meaning)

(A)

Sight

(B)

Site

(C)

Cite

(D)

Plagiarise Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q59

MCQ[2 Marks]

Lanka, which is battling its worst economic crisis in decades, until the country has an adequate macroeconomic policy framework in place. In a statement, the World Bank said Sri Lanka needed to adopt structural reforms that focus on economic stabilisation and tackle the root causes of its crisis. The latter has starved it of foreign exchange and led to shortages of food, fuel, and medicines. The bank is repurposing resources under existing loans to help alleviate shortages of essential items such as medicine, cooking gas, fertiliser, meals for children, and cash for vulnerable households. Based only on the above passage, which one of the following statements can be inferred with certainty?

(A)

According to the World Bank, the root cause of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is that it does not have enough foreign exchange.

(B)

The World Bank has stated that it will advise the Sri Lankan government about how to tackle the root causes of its economic crisis.

(C)

According to the World Bank, Sri Lanka does not yet have an adequate macroeconomic policy framework.

(D)

The World Bank has stated that it will provide Sri Lanka with additional funds for essentials such as food, fuel, and medicines.

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q60

MCQ[1 Mark]

Writing too many things on the ______ while teaching could make the students get ______.

(A)

bored/board

(B)

board/bored

(C)

board/board

(D)

bored/bored

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Aptitude

Q61

MCQ[2 Marks]

Fish belonging to species S in the deep sea have skins that are extremely black (ultra-black skin). This helps them not only to avoid predators but also sneakily attack their prey. However, having this extra layer of black pigment results in lower collagen on their skin, making their skin more fragile. Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

(A)

Having ultra-black skin is only advantageous to species S

(B)

Species S with lower collagen in their skin are at an advantage because it helps them avoid predators

(C)

Having ultra-black skin has both advantages and disadvantages to species S

(D)

Having ultra-black skin is only disadvantageous to species S but advantageous only to their predators

Explanation

Quantitative Aptitude

17 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q12

MCQ[1 Mark]

A school has 100 students distributed among 1st to 10th standards. Based on this, which one of the following statements is always correct?

(A)

There are at least 10 students who belong to the same standard.

(B)

There is at least one student in each standard.

(C)

There are at most 10 students in 10th standard.

(D)

The total number of students from 1st to 5th standards is at least 50.

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q13

MCQ[1 Mark]

How many 3-digit numbers can be formed using three distinct single digit prime numbers?

(A)

64

(B)

24

(C)

12

(D)

4

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q14

MCQ[1 Mark]

In a group of students, 10 students like Mathematics, 12 students like English, 4 students like both Mathematics and English, and 6 students like neither Mathematics nor English. The number of students in the group is ____

(A)

18

(B)

20

(C)

24

(D)

32

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q15

MCQ[2 Marks]

As shown in the figure, circle 𝐶1 with center 𝑂1 and radius 𝑟1 touches the square 𝑉𝑊𝑋𝑌 at points 𝑃 and 𝑄 while circle 𝐶2 with center 𝑂2 and radius 𝑟2 touches the square 𝑉𝑊𝑋𝑌 at points 𝑅 and 𝑆. The two circles touch each other at 𝑇. Given 𝑟1 = 1 cm and ̅̅̅̅ ̅̅̅̅̅ = 4 cm, 𝑟2 = _____ cm. 𝑉𝑌 = 𝑉𝑊

(A)

4 − 3√2

(B)

1 + 2√2

(C)

7 − 4√2

(D)

5 + 3√2

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q16

MCQ[1 Mark]

A rectangle has a length L and a width W, where L > W. If the width, W, is increased by 10%, which one of the following statements is correct for all values of L and W?

(A)

Perimeter increases by 10%.

(B)

Length of the diagonals increases by 10%.

(C)

Area increases by 10%.

(D)

The rectangle becomes a square.

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q17

MCQ[2 Marks]

If a real variable 𝑥 satisfies 3𝑥2 = 27 × 9𝑥, then the value of 2𝑥2 (2𝑥)2 is:

(A)

2−1

(B)

20

(C)

23

(D)

215

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q18

MCQ[1 Mark]

If two distinct non-zero real variables 𝑥 and 𝑦 are such that (𝑥+ 𝑦) is proportional to (𝑥−𝑦) then the value of 𝑥 𝑦

(A)

depends on 𝑥𝑦

(B)

depends only on 𝑥 and not on 𝑦

(C)

depends only on 𝑦 and not on 𝑥

(D)

is a constant

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q19

MCQ[1 Mark]

The number of coins of ₹1, ₹5, and ₹10 denominations that a person has are in the ratio 5:3:13. Of the total amount, the percentage of money in ₹5 coins is

(A)

21%

(B)

14 2 7%

(C)

10%

(D)

30%

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q20

MCQ[1 Mark]

For positive non-zero real variables 𝑝 and 𝑞, if log (𝑝2 + 𝑞2) = log 𝑝+ log 𝑞+ 2 log 3 , then, the value of 𝑝4+𝑞4 𝑝2𝑞2 is

(A)

79

(B)

81

(C)

9

(D)

83

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q21

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions 54 cm × 4 cm is taken. The two longer edges of the sheet are joined together to create a cylindrical tube. A cube whose surface area is equal to the area of the sheet is also taken. Then, the ratio of the volume of the cylindrical tube to the volume of the cube is

(A)

1/π

(B)

2/π

(C)

3/π

(D)

4/π

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q22

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper of 20 cm × 8 cm is folded 3 times. Each fold is made along the line of symmetry, which is perpendicular to its long edge. The perimeter of the final folded sheet (in cm) is

(A)

18

(B)

24

(C)

20

(D)

21

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q23

MCQ[2 Marks]

To construct a wall, sand and cement are mixed in the ratio of 3:1. The cost of sand and that of cement are in the ratio of 1:2. If the total cost of sand and cement to construct the wall is 1000 rupees, then what is the cost (in rupees) of cement used?

(A)

400

(B)

600

(C)

800

(D)

200 Aerospace Engineering (AE) The World Bank has declared that it does not plan to offer new financing to Sri

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q24

MCQ[2 Marks]

The coefficient of 𝑥4 in the polynomial (𝑥−1)3(𝑥−2)3 is equal to _______.

(A)

33

(B)

3

(C)

30

(D)

21 Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q25

MCQ[1 Mark]

Which one of the following is a representation (not to scale and in bold) of all values of $x$ satisfying the inequality $2 - 5x \le -\frac{6x - 5}{3}$ on the real number line?

(A)

A

(B)

B

(C)

C

(D)

D

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q26

MCQ[1 Mark]

If $f(x) = 2 \ln(\sqrt{e^x})$, what is the area bounded by $f(x)$ for the interval $[0, 2]$ on the x-axis?

(A)

1/2

(B)

1

(C)

2

(D)

4

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q27

MCQ[2 Marks]

For the past $m$ days, the average daily production at a company was 100 units per day. If today's production of 180 units changes the average to 110 units per day, what is the value of $m$?

(A)

18

(B)

10

(C)

7

(D)

5

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q28

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider the following functions for non-zero positive integers, $p$ and $q$. $f(p,q) = p^q$; $g(p,q) = p^{p^{...^p}}$ ($q$ terms). Which one of the following options is correct?

(A)

$f(2,2) = g(2,2)$

(B)

$f(g(2,2),2) < f(2,g(2,2))$

(C)

$g(2,1) \ne f(2,1)$

(D)

$f(3,2) > g(3,2)$

Explanation

Analytical Aptitude

20 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q62

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the sequence of tiles shown below, the missing tile indicated by the question mark should be

(A)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(B)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(C)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(D)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q63

MCQ[2 Marks]

A paper shown in Panel I is folded along the dashed lines (- - -) to construct a cube. The shaded regions shown in Panel I appear on the outer surface of the cube. Referring to cubes shown in Panel II, which one of the options is correct?

(A)

Only (i) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(B)

Only (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(C)

Both (i) and (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(D)

Neither (i) nor (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q64

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider the cube shown below with its 8 corners labelled a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The figure is representative. All corners are to be colored such that any two corners that are connected by an edge must be of different colors. The minimum number of colors required to achieve this is ________

(A)

8

(B)

4

(C)

3

(D)

2

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q65

MCQ[2 Marks]

Four hills H1, H2, H3, and H4 are present in an area. The following observations are made about them: i. Neither H2 nor H3 is the easternmost hill. ii. Neither H2 nor H3 is the westernmost hill. iii. Neither the easternmost hill nor the westernmost hill is the southernmost hill. iv. Two hills are located to the west of H2. v. The southernmost hill has at least two hills to its east. The southernmost hill is ________.

(A)

H1

(B)

H2

(C)

H3

(D)

H4

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q66

MCQ[1 Mark]

A 4 × 4 digital image has pixel intensities (𝑈) as shown in the figure. The number of pixels with 𝑈≤4 is:

(A)

3

(B)

8

(C)

11

(D)

9

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q67

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the given figure, the numbers associated with the rectangle, triangle, and ellipse are 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Which one among the given options is the most appropriate combination of P, Q, and R ?

(A)

P = 6; Q = 5; R = 3

(B)

P = 5; Q = 6; R = 3

(C)

P = 3; Q = 6; R = 6

(D)

P = 5; Q = 3; R = 6 1 2 4 3 P Q R

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q68

MCQ[2 Marks]

Weight of a person can be expressed as a function of their age. The function usually varies from person to person. Suppose this function is identical for two brothers, and it monotonically increases till the age of 50 years and then it monotonically decreases. Let 𝑎1 and 𝑎2 (in years) denote the ages of the brothers and 𝑎1 < 𝑎2. Which one of the following statements is correct about their age on the day when they attain the same weight?

(A)

𝑎1 < 𝑎2 < 50

(B)

𝑎1 < 50 < 𝑎2

(C)

50 < 𝑎1 < 𝑎2

(D)

Either 𝑎1 = 50 or 𝑎2 = 50

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q69

MCQ[2 Marks]

A regular dodecagon (12-sided regular polygon) is inscribed in a circle of radius r cm as shown in the figure. The side of the dodecagon is d cm. All the triangles (numbered 1 to 12) in the figure are used to form squares of side r cm and each numbered triangle is used only once to form a square. The number of squares that can be formed and the number of triangles required to form each square, respectively, are: Note: The figure shown is representative.

(A)

3; 4

(B)

4; 3

(C)

3; 3

(D)

3; 2

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q70

MCQ[2 Marks]

The number of patients per shift (𝑋) consulting Dr. Gita in her past 100 shifts is shown in the figure. If the amount she earns is ₹ 1000(𝑋−0.2), what is the average amount (in ₹) she has earned per shift in the past 100 shifts? Note: The figure shown is representative.

(A)

6,100

(B)

6,300

(C)

6,000

(D)

6,500 20 40 30 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 5 6 7 8 Number of shifts Number of patients per shift (X)

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q71

MCQ[1 Mark]

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry → arid → parched] is analogous to [diet → fast → ________ ]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

(A)

starve

(B)

reject

(C)

feast

(D)

deny

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q72

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider the following sample of numbers: 9, 18, 11, 14, 15, 17, 10, 69, 11, 13 The median of the sample is

(A)

13.5

(B)

14

(C)

11

(D)

18.7

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q73

MCQ[2 Marks]

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical 2,000 kcal diet of a person. The typical energy density (kcal/g) of these macronutrients is given in the table. Macronutrient Energy density (kcal/g) Carbohydrates 4 Proteins 4 Unsaturated fat 9 Saturated fat 9 Trans fat 9 The total fat (all three types), in grams, this person consumes is

(A)

44.4

(B)

77.8

(C)

100

(D)

3,600 Carbohydrates 35% Proteins 20% Unsaturated fat 20% Saturated fat 20% Trans fat 5% Macronutrient energy contribution

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q74

MCQ[2 Marks]

The least number of squares to be added in the figure to make AB a line of symmetry is

(A)

6

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

7

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q75

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the given figure, PQRS is a parallelogram with PS = 7 cm, PT = 4 cm and PV = 5 cm. What is the length of RS in cm? (The diagram is representative.) 7 P S 5 90° 4 90° V Q T R

(A)

20 7

(B)

28 5

(C)

9 2

(D)

35 4 Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q76

MCQ[1 Mark]

In 2022, June Huh was awarded the Fields medal, which is the highest prize in Mathematics. When he was younger, he was also a poet. He did not win any medals in the International Mathematics Olympiads. He dropped out of college. Based only on the above information, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?

(A)

Every Fields medalist has won a medal in an International Mathematics Olympiad.

(B)

Everyone who has dropped out of college has won the Fields medal.

(C)

All Fields medalists are part-time poets.

(D)

Some Fields medalists have dropped out of college. Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q77

MCQ[1 Mark]

A line of symmetry is defined as a line that divides a figure into two parts in a way such that each part is a mirror image of the other part about that line. The given figure consists of 16 unit squares arranged as shown. In addition to the three black squares, what is the minimum number of squares that must be coloured black, such that both PQ and MN form lines of symmetry? (The figure is representative) P N M Q

(A)

3

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

6 Aerospace Engineering (AE) Q.6 – Q.10 Carry TWO marks Each

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q78

MCQ[2 Marks]

Human beings are one among many creatures that inhabit an imagined world. In this imagined world, some creatures are cruel. If in this imagined world, it is given that the statement “Some human beings are not cruel creatures” is FALSE, then which of the following set of statement(s) can be logically inferred with certainty? (i) All human beings are cruel creatures. (ii) Some human beings are cruel creatures. (iii) Some creatures that are cruel are human beings. (iv) No human beings are cruel creatures.

(A)

only (i)

(B)

only (iii) and (iv)

(C)

only (i) and (ii)

(D)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q79

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following shapes can be used to tile (completely cover by repeating) a flat plane, extending to infinity in all directions, without leaving any empty spaces in between them? The copies of the shape used to tile are identical and are not allowed to overlap.

(A)

circle

(B)

regular octagon

(C)

regular pentagon

(D)

rhombus Aerospace Engineering (AE) Q.11 – Q.35 Carry ONE mark Each

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q80

MCQ[1 Mark]

A person was born on the fifth Monday of February in a particular year. Which one of the following statements is correct based on the above information?

(A)

The 2nd February of that year is a Tuesday

(B)

There will be five Sundays in the month of February in that year

(C)

The 1st February of that year is a Sunday

(D)

All Mondays of February in that year have even dates

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude

Q81

MCQ[2 Marks]

Four cities P, Q, R and S are connected through one-way routes as shown in the figure. The travel time between any two connected cities is one hour. If the person starts from R at 7 AM and is required to visit S and return to R, what is the minimum time required?

(A)

6 hours 30 minutes

(B)

3 hours 45 minutes

(C)

4 hours 30 minutes

(D)

5 hours 15 minutes

Explanation

Spatial Aptitude

2 Questions

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Spatial Aptitude

Q49

MCQ[1 Mark]

Which one of the groups given below can be assembled to get the shape that is shown above using each piece only once without overlapping with each other?

(A)

A

(B)

B

(C)

C

(D)

D

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Spatial Aptitude

Q50

MCQ[2 Marks]

Equal sized circular regions are shaded in a square sheet of paper of 1 cm side length. Two cases, case M (4 circles) and case N (9 circles), are considered. What is the ratio of the areas of unshaded regions of case M to that of case N?

(A)

2:3

(B)

1:1

(C)

3:2

(D)

2:1

Explanation

Verbal Ability

11 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q51

MCQ[1 Mark]

“He often _____ the numbers. False claims are not going to help. Honesty _____ trust”, said the manager. Choose the option with the correct order of words to fill the blanks.

(A)

exaggerates; engenders

(B)

excels; encourages

(C)

aggravates; alleviates

(D)

diminishes; eliminates

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q52

MCQ[2 Marks]

Charity : P :: Retaliation : Q Choose the appropriate pair of words P and Q that fit the analogy.

(A)

P = Parsimonious; Q = Vengeful

(B)

P = Altruistic; Q = Amicable

(C)

P = Resentful; Q = Spiteful

(D)

P = Magnanimous; Q = Vindictive

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q53

MCQ[1 Mark]

Courage : Bravery :: Yearning : __________ Select the most appropriate option to complete the analogy.

(A)

Longing

(B)

Yelling

(C)

Yawning

(D)

Glaring

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q54

MCQ[1 Mark]

We __________ tennis in the lawn when it suddenly started to rain. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

(A)

have been playing

(B)

had been playing

(C)

would have been playing

(D)

could be playing

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q55

MCQ[2 Marks]

Column-I has statements made by Shanthala; and, Column-II has responses given by Kanishk. Column-I Column-II P. This house is in a mess. 1. Alright, I won’t bring it up during our conversations. Q. I am not happy with the marks given to me. 2. Well, you can easily look it up. R. Politics is a subject I avoid talking about. 3. No problem, let me clear it up for you. S. I don’t know what this word means. 4. Don’t worry, I will take it up with your teacher. Identify the option that has the correct match between Column-I and Column-II.

(A)

P – 2; Q – 3; R – 1; S – 4

(B)

P – 3; Q – 4; R – 1; S – 2

(C)

P – 4; Q – 1; R – 2; S – 3

(D)

P – 1; Q – 2; R – 4; S – 3

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q56

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head s (iv) his shoulders.

(A)

(i) down (ii) down (iii) on (iv) for

(B)

(i) on (ii) down (iii) for (iv) on

(C)

(i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) on

(D)

(i) on (ii) out (iii) on (iv) for

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q57

MCQ[1 Mark]

“You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest.”

(A)

you are

(B)

your

(C)

you’re

(D)

yore

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q58

MCQ[1 Mark]

References : ______ : : Guidelines : Implement (By word meaning)

(A)

Sight

(B)

Site

(C)

Cite

(D)

Plagiarise Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q59

MCQ[2 Marks]

Lanka, which is battling its worst economic crisis in decades, until the country has an adequate macroeconomic policy framework in place. In a statement, the World Bank said Sri Lanka needed to adopt structural reforms that focus on economic stabilisation and tackle the root causes of its crisis. The latter has starved it of foreign exchange and led to shortages of food, fuel, and medicines. The bank is repurposing resources under existing loans to help alleviate shortages of essential items such as medicine, cooking gas, fertiliser, meals for children, and cash for vulnerable households. Based only on the above passage, which one of the following statements can be inferred with certainty?

(A)

According to the World Bank, the root cause of Sri Lanka’s economic crisis is that it does not have enough foreign exchange.

(B)

The World Bank has stated that it will advise the Sri Lankan government about how to tackle the root causes of its economic crisis.

(C)

According to the World Bank, Sri Lanka does not yet have an adequate macroeconomic policy framework.

(D)

The World Bank has stated that it will provide Sri Lanka with additional funds for essentials such as food, fuel, and medicines.

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q60

MCQ[1 Mark]

Writing too many things on the ______ while teaching could make the students get ______.

(A)

bored/board

(B)

board/bored

(C)

board/board

(D)

bored/bored

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q61

MCQ[2 Marks]

Fish belonging to species S in the deep sea have skins that are extremely black (ultra-black skin). This helps them not only to avoid predators but also sneakily attack their prey. However, having this extra layer of black pigment results in lower collagen on their skin, making their skin more fragile. Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

(A)

Having ultra-black skin is only advantageous to species S

(B)

Species S with lower collagen in their skin are at an advantage because it helps them avoid predators

(C)

Having ultra-black skin has both advantages and disadvantages to species S

(D)

Having ultra-black skin is only disadvantageous to species S but advantageous only to their predators

Explanation

Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

20 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q62

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the sequence of tiles shown below, the missing tile indicated by the question mark should be

(A)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(B)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(C)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

(D)

[Visual option in source PDF; refer to the image asset]

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q63

MCQ[2 Marks]

A paper shown in Panel I is folded along the dashed lines (- - -) to construct a cube. The shaded regions shown in Panel I appear on the outer surface of the cube. Referring to cubes shown in Panel II, which one of the options is correct?

(A)

Only (i) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(B)

Only (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(C)

Both (i) and (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

(D)

Neither (i) nor (ii) can correspond to the unfolded cube in Panel I.

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q64

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider the cube shown below with its 8 corners labelled a, b, c, d, e, f, g, and h. The figure is representative. All corners are to be colored such that any two corners that are connected by an edge must be of different colors. The minimum number of colors required to achieve this is ________

(A)

8

(B)

4

(C)

3

(D)

2

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q65

MCQ[2 Marks]

Four hills H1, H2, H3, and H4 are present in an area. The following observations are made about them: i. Neither H2 nor H3 is the easternmost hill. ii. Neither H2 nor H3 is the westernmost hill. iii. Neither the easternmost hill nor the westernmost hill is the southernmost hill. iv. Two hills are located to the west of H2. v. The southernmost hill has at least two hills to its east. The southernmost hill is ________.

(A)

H1

(B)

H2

(C)

H3

(D)

H4

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q66

MCQ[1 Mark]

A 4 × 4 digital image has pixel intensities (𝑈) as shown in the figure. The number of pixels with 𝑈≤4 is:

(A)

3

(B)

8

(C)

11

(D)

9

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q67

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the given figure, the numbers associated with the rectangle, triangle, and ellipse are 1, 2, and 3, respectively. Which one among the given options is the most appropriate combination of P, Q, and R ?

(A)

P = 6; Q = 5; R = 3

(B)

P = 5; Q = 6; R = 3

(C)

P = 3; Q = 6; R = 6

(D)

P = 5; Q = 3; R = 6 1 2 4 3 P Q R

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q68

MCQ[2 Marks]

Weight of a person can be expressed as a function of their age. The function usually varies from person to person. Suppose this function is identical for two brothers, and it monotonically increases till the age of 50 years and then it monotonically decreases. Let 𝑎1 and 𝑎2 (in years) denote the ages of the brothers and 𝑎1 < 𝑎2. Which one of the following statements is correct about their age on the day when they attain the same weight?

(A)

𝑎1 < 𝑎2 < 50

(B)

𝑎1 < 50 < 𝑎2

(C)

50 < 𝑎1 < 𝑎2

(D)

Either 𝑎1 = 50 or 𝑎2 = 50

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q69

MCQ[2 Marks]

A regular dodecagon (12-sided regular polygon) is inscribed in a circle of radius r cm as shown in the figure. The side of the dodecagon is d cm. All the triangles (numbered 1 to 12) in the figure are used to form squares of side r cm and each numbered triangle is used only once to form a square. The number of squares that can be formed and the number of triangles required to form each square, respectively, are: Note: The figure shown is representative.

(A)

3; 4

(B)

4; 3

(C)

3; 3

(D)

3; 2

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q70

MCQ[2 Marks]

The number of patients per shift (𝑋) consulting Dr. Gita in her past 100 shifts is shown in the figure. If the amount she earns is ₹ 1000(𝑋−0.2), what is the average amount (in ₹) she has earned per shift in the past 100 shifts? Note: The figure shown is representative.

(A)

6,100

(B)

6,300

(C)

6,000

(D)

6,500 20 40 30 10 0 10 20 30 40 50 5 6 7 8 Number of shifts Number of patients per shift (X)

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q71

MCQ[1 Mark]

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry → arid → parched] is analogous to [diet → fast → ________ ]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

(A)

starve

(B)

reject

(C)

feast

(D)

deny

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q72

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider the following sample of numbers: 9, 18, 11, 14, 15, 17, 10, 69, 11, 13 The median of the sample is

(A)

13.5

(B)

14

(C)

11

(D)

18.7

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q73

MCQ[2 Marks]

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical 2,000 kcal diet of a person. The typical energy density (kcal/g) of these macronutrients is given in the table. Macronutrient Energy density (kcal/g) Carbohydrates 4 Proteins 4 Unsaturated fat 9 Saturated fat 9 Trans fat 9 The total fat (all three types), in grams, this person consumes is

(A)

44.4

(B)

77.8

(C)

100

(D)

3,600 Carbohydrates 35% Proteins 20% Unsaturated fat 20% Saturated fat 20% Trans fat 5% Macronutrient energy contribution

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q74

MCQ[2 Marks]

The least number of squares to be added in the figure to make AB a line of symmetry is

(A)

6

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

7

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q75

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the given figure, PQRS is a parallelogram with PS = 7 cm, PT = 4 cm and PV = 5 cm. What is the length of RS in cm? (The diagram is representative.) 7 P S 5 90° 4 90° V Q T R

(A)

20 7

(B)

28 5

(C)

9 2

(D)

35 4 Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q76

MCQ[1 Mark]

In 2022, June Huh was awarded the Fields medal, which is the highest prize in Mathematics. When he was younger, he was also a poet. He did not win any medals in the International Mathematics Olympiads. He dropped out of college. Based only on the above information, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?

(A)

Every Fields medalist has won a medal in an International Mathematics Olympiad.

(B)

Everyone who has dropped out of college has won the Fields medal.

(C)

All Fields medalists are part-time poets.

(D)

Some Fields medalists have dropped out of college. Aerospace Engineering (AE)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q77

MCQ[1 Mark]

A line of symmetry is defined as a line that divides a figure into two parts in a way such that each part is a mirror image of the other part about that line. The given figure consists of 16 unit squares arranged as shown. In addition to the three black squares, what is the minimum number of squares that must be coloured black, such that both PQ and MN form lines of symmetry? (The figure is representative) P N M Q

(A)

3

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

6 Aerospace Engineering (AE) Q.6 – Q.10 Carry TWO marks Each

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q78

MCQ[2 Marks]

Human beings are one among many creatures that inhabit an imagined world. In this imagined world, some creatures are cruel. If in this imagined world, it is given that the statement “Some human beings are not cruel creatures” is FALSE, then which of the following set of statement(s) can be logically inferred with certainty? (i) All human beings are cruel creatures. (ii) Some human beings are cruel creatures. (iii) Some creatures that are cruel are human beings. (iv) No human beings are cruel creatures.

(A)

only (i)

(B)

only (iii) and (iv)

(C)

only (i) and (ii)

(D)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q79

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following shapes can be used to tile (completely cover by repeating) a flat plane, extending to infinity in all directions, without leaving any empty spaces in between them? The copies of the shape used to tile are identical and are not allowed to overlap.

(A)

circle

(B)

regular octagon

(C)

regular pentagon

(D)

rhombus Aerospace Engineering (AE) Q.11 – Q.35 Carry ONE mark Each

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q80

MCQ[1 Mark]

A person was born on the fifth Monday of February in a particular year. Which one of the following statements is correct based on the above information?

(A)

The 2nd February of that year is a Tuesday

(B)

There will be five Sundays in the month of February in that year

(C)

The 1st February of that year is a Sunday

(D)

All Mondays of February in that year have even dates

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Analytical Aptitude and Data Interpretation

Q81

MCQ[2 Marks]

Four cities P, Q, R and S are connected through one-way routes as shown in the figure. The travel time between any two connected cities is one hour. If the person starts from R at 7 AM and is required to visit S and return to R, what is the minimum time required?

(A)

6 hours 30 minutes

(B)

3 hours 45 minutes

(C)

4 hours 30 minutes

(D)

5 hours 15 minutes

Explanation