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Quantitative Aptitude

32 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q1

MCQ[1 Mark]

If a positive real $x$ satisfies the following equation $$\log_2 x + \log_{\sqrt{2}} x = 48,$$ then the value of $x$ is

(A)

$2^{16}$

(B)

$4^{16}$

(C)

$2^{14}$

(D)

$4^{14}$

Explanation

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Q2

MCQ[1 Mark]

The next figure (indicated by '?') in the sequence is

(A)

A

(B)

B

(C)

C

(D)

D

Explanation

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Q3

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider the following statements about four numbers: (S1) The average of the four numbers is 25 (S2) Each number is at most 40 (S3) Each number is at least 20 Choose the option that is necessarily correct.

(A)

(S1) and (S2) together imply (S3)

(B)

(S2) and (S3) together imply (S1)

(C)

(S1) and (S3) together imply (S2)

(D)

(S1) implies (S3)

Explanation

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Q4

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider a string P of length $l$ that is laid out as a straight-line segment. Another string K is laid out as a semicircular arc with string P as its diameter, as represented in Figure (i). When both the strings are shortened by a length $x$ they can be re-arranged such that the shortened string K forms a full circle with the shortened string P as its diameter, as represented in Figure (ii). The value of $x/l$ is _______

(A)

$\pi$

(B)

$\frac{\pi - 1}{2\pi}$

(C)

$\frac{\pi}{2(\pi - 1)}$

(D)

$\frac{\pi}{\pi - 1}$

Explanation

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Q5

MCQ[2 Marks]

The Roman senator Meritorius, his brother, his son, and his daughter have varying oratory skill levels. They are seated in rows and columns as shown in the figure with exactly one person sitting in each box. It is known that (i) Meritorius' daughter and his brother are seated in the same column. (ii) His son is seated diagonally across the sibling of the worst orator. (iii) The best and worst orators are seated in the same row. Who is the best orator?

(A)

Meritorius

(B)

Meritorius' brother

(C)

Meritorius' son

(D)

Meritorius' daughter

Explanation

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Q6

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the patterns labelled P, Q, R, and S is used to generate the following figure?

(A)

P

(B)

Q

(C)

R

(D)

S

Explanation

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Q7

MCQ[1 Mark]

The 12 musical notes are given as $\text{C}, \text{C}^\#, \text{D}, \text{D}^\#, \text{E}, \text{F}, \text{F}^\#, \text{G}, \text{G}^\#, \text{A}, \text{A}^\#,$ and $\text{B}$. Frequency of each note is $\sqrt[12]{2}$ times the frequency of the previous note. If the frequency of the note $\text{C}$ is $130.8\text{ Hz}$, then the ratio of frequencies of notes $\text{F}^\#$ and $\text{C}$ is:

(A)

$\sqrt[6]{2}$

(B)

$\sqrt{2}$

(C)

$\sqrt[4]{2}$

(D)

$2$

Explanation

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Q8

MCQ[1 Mark]

The following figures show three curves generated using an iterative algorithm. The total length of the curve generated after 'Iteration $n$' is: Note: The figures shown are representative.

(A)

$\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^{\frac{n}{2}}$

(B)

$\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^n$

(C)

$\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^{2n}$

(D)

$\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)^{n(2n-1)}$

Explanation

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Q9

MCQ[1 Mark]

Which one of the following plots represents $f(x) = -\frac{|x|}{x}$, where $x$ is a non-zero real number? Note: The figures shown are representative.

(A)

A

(B)

B

(C)

C

(D)

D

Explanation

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Q10

MCQ[2 Marks]

A stick of length one meter is broken at two locations at distances of $b_1$ and $b_2$ from the origin ($0$), as shown in the figure. Note that $0 < b_1 < b_2 < 1$. Which one of the following is NOT a necessary condition for forming a triangle using the three pieces? Note: All lengths are in meter. The figure shown is representative.

(A)

$b_1 < 0.5$

(B)

$b_2 > 0.5$

(C)

$b_2 < b_1 + 0.5$

(D)

$b_1 + b_2 < 1$

Explanation

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Q11

MCQ[2 Marks]

Eight students (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) are playing musical chairs. The figure indicates their order of position at the start of the game. They play the game by moving forward in a circle in the clockwise direction. After the $1^{\text{st}}$ round, $4^{\text{th}}$ student behind P leaves the game. After $2^{\text{nd}}$ round, $5^{\text{th}}$ student behind Q leaves the game. After $3^{\text{rd}}$ round, $3^{\text{rd}}$ student behind V leaves the game. After $4^{\text{th}}$ round, $4^{\text{th}}$ student behind U leaves the game. Who all are left in the game after the $4^{\text{th}}$ round? Note: The figure shown is representative.

(A)

P; T; Q; S

(B)

V; P; T; Q

(C)

W; R; Q; V

(D)

Q; T; V; W

Explanation

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Q12

MCQ[2 Marks]

An organization allows its employees to work independently on consultancy projects but charges an overhead on the consulting fee. The overhead is $20\%$ of the consulting fee, if the fee is up to ₹ $5,00,000$. For higher fees, the overhead is ₹ $1,00,000$ plus $10\%$ of the amount by which the fee exceeds ₹ $5,00,000$. The government charges a Goods and Services Tax of $18\%$ on the total amount (the consulting fee plus the overhead). An employee of the organization charges this entire amount, i.e., the consulting fee, overhead, and tax, to the client. If the client cannot pay more than ₹ $10,00,000$, what is the maximum consulting fee that the employee can charge?

(A)

₹ 7,01,438

(B)

₹ 7,24,961

(C)

₹ 7,51,232

(D)

₹ 7,75,784

Explanation

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Q13

MCQ[1 Mark]

In a locality, the houses are numbered in the following way: The house-numbers on one side of a road are consecutive odd integers starting from $301$, while the house-numbers on the other side of the road are consecutive even numbers starting from $302$. The total number of houses is the same on both sides of the road. If the difference of the sum of the house-numbers between the two sides of the road is $27$, then the number of houses on each side of the road is

(A)

27

(B)

52

(C)

54

(D)

26

Explanation

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Q14

MCQ[1 Mark]

For positive integers $p$ and $q$, with $\frac{p}{q} \neq 1$, $\left(\frac{p}{q}\right)^{\frac{p}{q}} = p^{\left(\frac{p}{q} - 1\right)}$. Then,

(A)

$q^p = p^q$

(B)

$q^p = p^{2q}$

(C)

$\sqrt{q} = \sqrt{p}$

(D)

$\sqrt[p]{q} = \sqrt[q]{p}$

Explanation

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Q15

MCQ[1 Mark]

Which one of the given options is a possible value of $x$ in the following sequence? $$3, 7, 15, x, 63, 127, 255$$

(A)

35

(B)

40

(C)

45

(D)

31

Explanation

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Q16

MCQ[1 Mark]

On a given day, how many times will the second-hand and the minute-hand of a clock cross each other during the clock time $\text{12:05:00}$ hours to $\text{12:55:00}$ hours?

(A)

51

(B)

49

(C)

50

(D)

55

Explanation

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Q17

MCQ[2 Marks]

Three distinct sets of indistinguishable twins are to be seated at a circular table that has $8$ identical chairs. Unique seating arrangements are defined by the relative positions of the people. How many unique seating arrangements are possible such that each person is sitting next to their twin?

(A)

12

(B)

14

(C)

10

(D)

28

Explanation

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Q18

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the $4 \times 4$ array shown below, each cell of the first three columns has either a cross (X) or a number, as per the given rule. **Rule:** The number in a cell represents the count of crosses around its immediate neighboring cells (left, right, top, bottom, diagonals). As per this rule, the maximum number of crosses possible in the empty column is

(A)

0

(B)

1

(C)

2

(D)

3

Explanation

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Q19

MCQ[2 Marks]

During a half-moon phase, the Earth-Moon-Sun form a right triangle. If the Moon-Earth-Sun angle at this half-moon phase is measured to be $89.85^\circ$, the ratio of the Earth-Sun and Earth-Moon distances is closest to

(A)

328

(B)

382

(C)

238

(D)

283

Explanation

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Q20

MCQ[1 Mark]

What is the smallest number with distinct digits whose digits add up to $45$?

(A)

123555789

(B)

123457869

(C)

123456789

(D)

99999

Explanation

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Q21

MCQ[1 Mark]

In a class of $100$ students, (i) there are $30$ students who neither like romantic movies nor comedy movies, (ii) the number of students who like romantic movies is twice the number of students who like comedy movies, and (iii) the number of students who like both romantic movies and comedy movies is $20$. How many students in the class like romantic movies?

(A)

40

(B)

20

(C)

60

(D)

30

Explanation

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Q22

MCQ[1 Mark]

How many rectangles are present in the given figure?

(A)

8

(B)

9

(C)

10

(D)

12

Explanation

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Q23

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following options represents the given graph?

(A)

$f(x) = x^2 2^{-|x|}$

(B)

$f(x) = x\,2^{-|x|}$

(C)

$f(x) = |x| 2^{-x}$

(D)

$f(x) = x\,2^{-x}$

Explanation

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Q24

MCQ[2 Marks]

Out of $1000$ individuals in a town, $100$ unidentified individuals are covid positive. Due to lack of adequate covid-testing kits, the health authorities of the town devised a strategy to identify these covid-positive individuals. The strategy is to: (i) Collect saliva samples from all $1000$ individuals and randomly group them into sets of $5$. (ii) Mix the samples within each set and test the mixed sample for covid. (iii) If the test done in (ii) gives a negative result, then declare all the $5$ individuals to be covid negative. (iv) If the test done in (ii) gives a positive result, then all the $5$ individuals are separately tested for covid. Given this strategy, no more than ________ testing kits will be required to identify all the $100$ covid positive individuals irrespective of how they are grouped.

(A)

700

(B)

600

(C)

800

(D)

1000

Explanation

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Q25

MCQ[2 Marks]

A $100\text{ cm} \times 32\text{ cm}$ rectangular sheet is folded $5$ times. Each time the sheet is folded, the long edge aligns with its opposite side. Eventually, the folded sheet is a rectangle of dimensions $100\text{ cm} \times 1\text{ cm}$. The total number of creases visible when the sheet is unfolded is ________.

(A)

32

(B)

5

(C)

31

(D)

63

Explanation

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Q26

MCQ[1 Mark]

A function $y(x)$ is defined in the interval $[0, 1]$ on the $x$-axis as $$y(x) = \begin{cases} 2 & \text{if } 0 \le x < \frac{1}{3} \\ 3 & \text{if } \frac{1}{3} \le x < \frac{3}{4} \\ 1 & \text{if } \frac{3}{4} \le x \le 1 \end{cases}$$ Which one of the following is the area under the curve for the interval $[0, 1]$ on the $x$-axis?

(A)

$\frac{5}{6}$

(B)

$\frac{6}{5}$

(C)

$\frac{13}{6}$

(D)

$\frac{6}{13}$

Explanation

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Q27

MCQ[1 Mark]

Let $r$ be a root of the equation $x^2 + 2x + 6 = 0$. Then the value of the expression $(r + 2)(r + 3)(r + 4)(r + 5)$ is

(A)

51

(B)

$-51$

(C)

126

(D)

$-126$

Explanation

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Q28

MCQ[1 Mark]

A palindrome is a word that reads the same forwards and backwards. In a game of words, a player has the following two plates painted with letters: **A** and **D**. From the additional plates given in the options, which one of the combinations of additional plates would allow the player to construct a five-letter palindrome. The player should use all the five plates exactly once. The plates can be rotated in their plane.

(A)

A

(B)

B

(C)

C

(D)

D

Explanation

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Q29

MCQ[2 Marks]

In a recently conducted national entrance test, boys constituted $65\%$ of those who appeared for the test. Girls constituted the remaining candidates and they accounted for $60\%$ of the qualified candidates. Which one of the following is the correct logical inference based on the information provided in the above passage?

(A)

Equal number of boys and girls qualified

(B)

Equal number of boys and girls appeared for the test

(C)

The number of boys who appeared for the test is less than the number of girls who appeared

(D)

The number of boys who qualified the test is less than the number of girls who qualified

Explanation

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Q30

MCQ[2 Marks]

A box contains five balls of same size and shape. Three of them are green coloured balls and two of them are orange coloured balls. Balls are drawn from the box one at a time. If a green ball is drawn, it is not replaced. If an orange ball is drawn, it is replaced with another orange ball. First ball is drawn. What is the probability of getting an orange ball in the next draw?

(A)

$\frac{1}{2}$

(B)

$\frac{8}{25}$

(C)

$\frac{19}{50}$

(D)

$\frac{23}{50}$

Explanation

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Q31

MCQ[2 Marks]

The corners and mid-points of the sides of a triangle are named using the distinct letters P, Q, R, S, T and U, but not necessarily in the same order. Consider the following statements: * The line joining P and R is parallel to the line joining Q and S. * P is placed on the side opposite to the corner T. * S and U cannot be placed on the same side. Which one of the following statements is correct based on the above information?

(A)

P cannot be placed at a corner

(B)

S cannot be placed at a corner

(C)

U cannot be placed at a mid-point

(D)

R cannot be placed at a corner

Explanation

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Q32

MCQ[2 Marks]

A plot of land must be divided between four families. They want their individual plots to be similar in shape, not necessarily equal in area. The land has equally spaced poles, marked as dots in the below figure. Two ropes, R1 and R2, are already present and cannot be moved. What is the least number of additional straight ropes needed to create the desired plots? A single rope can pass through three poles that are aligned in a straight line.

(A)

2

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

3

Explanation

Data Interpretation

3 Questions

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Q33

MCQ[2 Marks]

The table lists the unit selling price of five products P, Q, R, S, and T. On a particular day, $250$ items were sold with the average selling price of Rs. $60$. The following observations were made: (i) The quantity of S sold was twice that of T. (ii) The quantity of R sold was thrice that of T. (iii) The quantity of Q sold was four times that of T. | Product | Unit selling price (Rs.) | | :---: | :---: | | P | 100 | | Q | 60 | | R | 60 | | S | 40 | | T | 50 | What is the quantity of product P sold on that day?

(A)

40

(B)

50

(C)

60

(D)

70

Explanation

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Q34

MCQ[2 Marks]

The table lists the top 5 nations according to the number of gold medals won in a tournament; also included are the number of silver and the bronze medals won by them. Based only on the data provided in the table, which one of the following statements is INCORRECT? | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :---: | | USA | 40 | 44 | 41 | | Canada | 39 | 27 | 24 | | Japan | 20 | 12 | 13 | | Australia | 19 | 17 | 16 | | France | 16 | 26 | 22 |

(A)

France will occupy the third place if the list were made on the basis of the total number of medals won.

(B)

The order of the top two nations will not change even if the list is made on the basis of the total number of medals won.

(C)

USA and Canada together have less than 50% of the medals awarded to the nations in the above table.

(D)

Canada has won twice as many total medals as Japan.

Explanation

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Q35

MCQ[2 Marks]

The chart given below compares the Installed Capacity (MW) of four power generation technologies, T1, T2, T3, and T4, and their Electricity Generation (MWh) in a time of $1000\text{ hours (h)}$. The Capacity Factor of a power generation technology is: $$\text{Capacity Factor} = \frac{\text{Electricity Generation (MWh)}}{\text{Installed Capacity (MW)} \times 1000\text{ (h)}}$$ Which one of the given technologies has the highest Capacity Factor?

(A)

T1

(B)

T2

(C)

T3

(D)

T4

Explanation

Verbal Ability

15 Questions

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Q36

MCQ[1 Mark]

'The team _______ more than 300 runs in 20 overs _______ rains. However, some players needed to improve their batting skills.' Choose the option with the correct sequence of words to fill the blanks.

(A)

score; despite

(B)

scoring; instead of

(C)

scored; despite

(D)

scoring; in spite of

Explanation

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Q37

MCQ[1 Mark]

'All the mangoes in the basket are good.' If the above statement is false, then which one of the following statements is necessarily true?

(A)

All the mangoes in the basket are not good.

(B)

No mango in the basket is good.

(C)

In the basket, some of the mangoes are good and some are not good.

(D)

There exists at least one mango in the basket that is not good.

Explanation

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Q38

MCQ[2 Marks]

'People are crowding around _______ pit into which _______ elephant has fallen. I have never seen an elephant looking more bewildered _______ miserable. Here it is in a most undignified position, thrust into a pit and made to look up _______ a vast, curiosity-stricken crowd.' Choose the option with the correct sequence of words to fill the blanks.

(A)

an; a; at; and

(B)

a; an; and; at

(C)

and; a; an; at

(D)

at; a; an; and

Explanation

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Q39

MCQ[1 Mark]

Here are two analogous groups, Group-I and Group-II, that list words in their decreasing order of intensity. Identify the missing word in Group-II. Group-I: $\text{Abuse} \rightarrow \text{Insult} \rightarrow \text{Ridicule}$ Group-II: $\underline{\hspace{2cm}} \rightarrow \text{Praise} \rightarrow \text{Appreciate}$

(A)

Extol

(B)

Prize

(C)

Appropriate

(D)

Espouse

Explanation

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Q40

MCQ[1 Mark]

Had I learnt acting as a child, I ________ a famous film star. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

(A)

will be

(B)

can be

(C)

am going to be

(D)

could have been

Explanation

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Q41

MCQ[2 Marks]

Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed: P. Over time, such adaptations lead to significant evolutionary changes with the potential to shape the development of new species. Q. In natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments in response to challenges and opportunities. R. This process of adaptation is driven by the principle of natural selection, where favorable traits increase an organism's chances of survival and reproduction. S. As environments change, organisms that can adapt their behavior, structure and physiology to such changes are more likely to survive.

(A)

$P \rightarrow Q \rightarrow R \rightarrow S$

(B)

$Q \rightarrow S \rightarrow R \rightarrow P$

(C)

$R \rightarrow S \rightarrow Q \rightarrow P$

(D)

$S \rightarrow P \rightarrow R \rightarrow Q$

Explanation

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Q42

MCQ[1 Mark]

If '$\rightarrow$' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words $[\text{simmer} \rightarrow \text{seethe} \rightarrow \text{smolder}]$ is analogous to $[\text{break} \rightarrow \text{raze} \rightarrow \underline{\hspace{1.5cm}}]$. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

(A)

obfuscate

(B)

obliterate

(C)

fracture

(D)

fissure

Explanation

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Q43

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. From the ancient Athenian arena to the modern Olympic stadiums, athletics $\underline{\text{(i)}}$ the potential for a spectacle. The crowd $\underline{\text{(ii)}}$ with bated breath as the Olympian artist twists his body, stretching the javelin behind him. Twelve strides in, he begins to cross-step. Six cross-steps $\underline{\text{(iii)}}$ in an abrupt stop on his left foot. As his body $\underline{\text{(iv)}}$ like a door turning on a hinge, the javelin is launched skyward at a precise angle.

(A)

(i) hold (ii) waits (iii) culminates (iv) pivot

(B)

(i) holds (ii) wait (iii) culminates (iv) pivot

(C)

(i) hold (ii) wait (iii) culminate (iv) pivots

(D)

(i) holds (ii) waits (iii) culminate (iv) pivots

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q44

MCQ[1 Mark]

"I cannot support this proposal. My ________ will not permit it."

(A)

conscious

(B)

consensus

(C)

conscience

(D)

consent

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q45

MCQ[1 Mark]

Courts : ________ :: Parliament : Legislature (By word meaning)

(A)

Judiciary

(B)

Executive

(C)

Governmental

(D)

Legal

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q46

MCQ[2 Marks]

Forestland is a planet inhabited by different kinds of creatures. Among other creatures, it is populated by animals all of whom are ferocious. There are also creatures that have claws, and some that do not. All creatures that have claws are ferocious. Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following options can be logically inferred with certainty?

(A)

All creatures with claws are animals.

(B)

Some creatures with claws are non-ferocious.

(C)

Some non-ferocious creatures have claws.

(D)

Some ferocious creatures are creatures with claws.

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q47

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following options can be inferred from the given passage alone? > When I was a kid, I was partial to stories about other worlds and interplanetary travel. I used to imagine that I could just gaze off into space and be whisked to another planet. > *[Excerpt from The Truth about Stories by T. King]*

(A)

It is a child's description of what he or she likes.

(B)

It is an adult's memory of what he or she liked as a child.

(C)

The child in the passage read stories about interplanetary travel only in parts.

(D)

It teaches us that stories are good for children.

Explanation

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Q48

MCQ[1 Mark]

The ________ is too high for it to be considered ________.

(A)

fair / fare

(B)

faer / fair

(C)

fare / fare

(D)

fare / fair

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q49

MCQ[1 Mark]

Given below are four statements. * **Statement 1:** All students are inquisitive. * **Statement 2:** Some students are inquisitive. * **Statement 3:** No student is inquisitive. * **Statement 4:** Some students are not inquisitive. From the given four statements, find the two statements that CANNOT BE TRUE simultaneously, assuming that there is at least one student in the class.

(A)

Statement 1 and Statement 3

(B)

Statement 1 and Statement 2

(C)

Statement 2 and Statement 4

(D)

Statement 3 and Statement 4

Explanation

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Q50

MCQ[2 Marks]

Some people believe that "what gets measured, improves". Some others believe that "what gets measured, gets gamed". One possible reason for the difference in the beliefs is the work culture in organizations. In organizations with good work culture, metrics help improve outcomes. However, the same metrics are counterproductive in organizations with poor work culture. Which one of the following is the CORRECT logical inference based on the information in the above passage?

(A)

Metrics are useful in organizations with poor work culture

(B)

Metrics are useful in organizations with good work culture

(C)

Metrics are always counterproductive in organizations with good work culture

(D)

Metrics are never useful in organizations with good work culture

Explanation