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Quantitative Aptitude

34 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q1

MCQ[1 Mark]

The figure shows two 4-tile patterns. Either one or both of the patterns can be used any number of times and in any orientation to construct a new pattern. Which one of the options below cannot be constructed by using only these two 4-tile patterns assuming there are no overlaps among them?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q2

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider a knock-out women's badminton singles tournament where there are no ties. The loser in each game is eliminated from the tournament. Every player plays until she is defeated or remains the last undefeated player. The last undefeated player is declared the winner of the tournament. If there are 64 players in the beginning of the tournament, how many games should be played in total to declare the winner of the tournament?

(A)

127

(B)

64

(C)

63

(D)

32

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q3

MCQ[1 Mark]

A student needs to enroll for a minimum of 60 credits. A student cannot enroll for more than 70 credits. The credits are divided amongst project and three distinct sets of courses namely, core courses, specialization courses, and elective courses. It is compulsory for a student to enroll for exactly 15 credits of core courses and exactly 20 credits of project. In addition, a student has to enroll for a minimum of 10 credits of specialization courses. The maximum credits of elective courses that a student can enroll for is

(A)

10

(B)

15

(C)

20

(D)

25

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q4

MCQ[2 Marks]

In Panel I of the figure below, the front view and top view of a structure are shown. Which one of the 3D structures shown in Panel II possesses the views shown in Panel I?

(A)

(i)

(B)

(ii)

(C)

(iii)

(D)

(iv)

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q5

MCQ[2 Marks]

For positive real numbers S and K, the function H_K(S) is defined as: H_K(S) = max(S-K, 0)... The graph below shows the plot of a function N(S) versus S. N(S) can be expressed as

(A)

H_10(S) - H_20(S)

(B)

H_10(S) - 2H_20(S)

(C)

-H_10(S) + H_20(S)

(D)

H_15(S) - H_20(S)

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q6

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the 2020 summer Olympics' Javelin throw finals... In which round did Vitezlav Vesely have his best throw?

(A)

Third

(B)

Fourth

(C)

Fifth

(D)

Sixth

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q7

MCQ[2 Marks]

An unbiased six-faced dice... rolled twice in succession... The probability that the number appearing in the second roll is an integer multiple of the number appearing in the first roll is

(A)

1/6

(B)

5/18

(C)

7/18

(D)

5/6

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q8

MCQ[1 Mark]

The average marks obtained by a class in an examination were calculated as 30.8. However, while checking the marks entered, the teacher found that the marks of one student were entered incorrectly as 24 instead of 42. After correcting the marks, the average becomes 31.4. How many students does the class have?

(A)

25

(B)

28

(C)

30

(D)

32

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q9

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider the relationships among P, Q, R, S, and T: P is the brother of Q. S is the daughter of Q. T is the sister of S. R is the mother of Q. The following statements are made based on the relationships given above. (1) R is the grandmother of S. (2) P is the uncle of S and T. (3) R has only one son. (4) Q has only one daughter. Which one of the following options is correct?

(A)

Both (1) and (2) are true.

(B)

Both (1) and (3) are true.

(C)

Only (3) is true.

(D)

Only (4) is true.

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q10

MCQ[1 Mark]

According to the map shown in the figure, which one of the following statements is correct?

(A)

The library is located to the northwest of the canteen.

(B)

The hospital is located to the east of the chemistry lab.

(C)

The chemistry lab is to the southeast of physics lab.

(D)

The classrooms and canteen are next to each other.

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q11

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the diagram, the lines QR and ST are parallel to each other. The shortest distance between these two lines is half the shortest distance between the point P and line QR. What is the ratio of the area of the triangle PST to the area of the trapezium SQRT?

(A)

1/3

(B)

1/4

(C)

2/5

(D)

1/2

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q12

MCQ[2 Marks]

A fair six-faced dice, with the faces labelled '1', '2', '3', '4', '5', and '6', is rolled thrice. What is the probability of rolling '6' exactly once?

(A)

75/216

(B)

1/6

(C)

1/18

(D)

25/216

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q13

MCQ[2 Marks]

A square paper, shown in figure (I), is folded along dotted lines and cut as shown in figure (IV). Which pattern will be obtained when unfolded?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q14

MCQ[2 Marks]

A shop has 4 distinct flavors of ice-cream. One can purchase any number of scoops of any flavor. The order in which the scoops are purchased is inconsequential. If one wants to purchase 3 scoops of ice-cream, in how many ways can one make that purchase?

(A)

4

(B)

20

(C)

24

(D)

48

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q15

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 y/x is a constant.

(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

Q16

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→Quantitative Aptitude

Q17

MCQ[1 Mark]

The number of coins of ₹1, 25 paise, and 10 paise denominations that a person has are in the ratio 5:3:13. Of the total amount, the percentage of money in 25 paise coins is

(A)

21%

(B)

14 2/7 %

(C)

10%

(D)

30%

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q18

MCQ[1 Mark]

For positive non-zero real variables p and q, if log(p^2 + q^2) = log p + log q + 2 log 3, then, the value of (p^4 + q^4)/(p^2 q^2) is

(A)

79

(B)

81

(C)

9

(D)

83

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q19

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions 54 cm x 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/\pi

(B)

2/\pi

(C)

3/\pi

(D)

4/\pi

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q20

MCQ[2 Marks]

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical 2,000 kcal diet of a person. The total fat (all three types), in grams, this person consumes is

(A)

44.4

(B)

77.8

(C)

100

(D)

3,600

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q21

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper of 20 cm x 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→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q22

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→Quantitative Aptitude

Q23

MCQ[1 Mark]

A series of natural numbers F1, F2, F3, F4, F5, F6, F7, ... obeys F_(n+1) = F_n + F_(n-1) for all integers n >= 2. If F6 = 37 and F7 = 60, then what is F1?

(A)

4

(B)

5

(C)

8

(D)

9

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q24

MCQ[1 Mark]

Looking at the surface of a smooth 3-dimensional object from the outside, which one of the following options is TRUE?

(A)

The surface of the object must be concave everywhere.

(B)

The surface of the object must be convex everywhere.

(C)

The surface of the object may be concave in some places and convex in other places.

(D)

The object can have edges, but no corners.

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q25

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider two functions of time (t), f(t) = 0.01 t^2 and g(t) = 4 t for 0 < t < \infty. Now consider the following two statements: (i) For some t > 0, g(t) > f(t). (ii) There exists a T, such that f(t) > g(t) for all t > T. Which one of the following options is TRUE?

(A)

only (i) is correct

(B)

only (ii) is correct

(C)

both (i) and (ii) are correct

(D)

neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q26

MCQ[2 Marks]

f(x) and g(y) are functions of x and y, respectively, and f(x) = g(y) for all real values of x and y. Which one of the following options is necessarily TRUE for all x and y?

(A)

f(x) = 0 and g(y) = 0

(B)

f(x) = g(y) = constant

(C)

f(x) != constant and g(y) != constant

(D)

f(x) + g(y) = f(x) - g(y)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q27

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the options best describes the transformation of the 2-dimensional figure P to Q, and then to R, as shown?

(A)

Operation 1: A clockwise rotation by 90^{\circ} about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the figure. Operation 2: A reflection along a horizontal line

(B)

Operation 1: A counter clockwise rotation by 90^{\circ} about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the figure. Operation 2: A reflection along a horizontal line

(C)

Operation 1: A clockwise rotation by 90^{\circ} about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the figure. Operation 2: A reflection along a vertical line

(D)

Operation 1: A counter clockwise rotation by 180^{\circ}... Operation 2: ...

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q28

MCQ[1 Mark]

A function y(x) is defined in the interval [0, 1] on the x-axis... Which one of the following is the area under the curve for the interval [0, 1] on the x-axis?

(A)

5/6

(B)

6/5

(C)

13/6

(D)

6/13

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q29

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

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q30

MCQ[1 Mark]

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?

(A)

(B)

(C)

(D)

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q31

MCQ[2 Marks]

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

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q32

MCQ[2 Marks]

First ball is drawn. What is the probability of getting an orange ball in the next draw?

(A)

1/2

(B)

8/25

(C)

19/50

(D)

23/50

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q33

MCQ[2 Marks]

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

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q34

MCQ[2 Marks]

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

6 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q35

MCQ[2 Marks]

Combinatorics deals with problems involving counting... Consider the following statements: P: Combinatorics is always invoked in the modeling of physical phenomena. Q: Modeling some physical phenomena involves assigning probabilities to combinatorial possibilities in order to compute average values of physical quantities. Based on the passage above, what can be inferred about statements P and Q?

(A)

P is False and Q is False

(B)

P is False and Q is True

(C)

P is True and Q is False

(D)

P is True and Q is True

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q36

MCQ[2 Marks]

Based only on the information provided in the passage, which one of the following statements is true?

(A)

The author of the passage carries a mirror in his pocket to reflect upon things.

(B)

The author of the passage had decided to write a poem on epics.

(C)

The pocket-knife is described as the infant of the sword.

(D)

Epics are described as too inconvenient to write.

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q37

MCQ[1 Mark]

A survey for a certain year found that 90% of pregnant women received medical care at least once before giving birth. Of these women, 60% received medical care from doctors, while 40% received medical care from other healthcare providers. Given this information, which one of the following statements can be inferred with certainty?

(A)

More than half of the pregnant women received medical care at least once from a doctor.

(B)

Less than half of the pregnant women received medical care at least once from a doctor.

(C)

More than half of the pregnant women received medical care at most once from a doctor.

(D)

Less than half of the pregnant women received medical care at most once from a doctor.

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q38

MCQ[2 Marks]

Based only on the information provided above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty?

(A)

All the working population of Zombieland will henceforth ride bicycles to work.

(B)

Riding bicycles will ensure that all of the working population of Zombieland is free of health issues.

(C)

The health experts suggested to the Government of Zombieland to declare riding bicycles as mandatory.

(D)

The Government of Zombieland believes that riding bicycles is a form of physical exercise.

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q39

MCQ[1 Mark]

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

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q40

MCQ[2 Marks]

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

Verbal Ability

9 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q41

MCQ[1 Mark]

The antonym of the word protagonist is

(A)

agnostic

(B)

antagonist

(C)

arsonist

(D)

anarchist

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q42

MCQ[1 Mark]

'When the teacher is in the room, all students stand silently.' If the above statement is true, which one of the following statements is not necessarily true?

(A)

If any student is not standing silently, then the teacher is not in the room.

(B)

When the teacher is in the room, all students are silent.

(C)

If all students are standing, then the teacher is in the room.

(D)

When the teacher is in the room, all students are standing.

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q43

MCQ[1 Mark]

Ravi had ___ younger brother who taught at ___ university. He was widely regarded as ___ honorable man. Select the option with the correct sequence of articles to fill in the blanks.

(A)

a; a; an

(B)

the; an; a

(C)

a; an; a

(D)

an; an; a

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q44

MCQ[1 Mark]

The CEO's decision to downsize the workforce was considered myopic because it sacrificed long-term stability to accommodate short-term gains. Select the most appropriate option that can replace the word "myopic" without changing the meaning of the sentence.

(A)

visionary

(B)

shortsighted

(C)

progressive

(D)

innovative

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q45

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→Verbal Ability

Q46

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks.

(A)

(i) down, (ii) down, (iii) on

(B)

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

(C)

(i) down, (ii) out, ...

(D)

(i) on, ...

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q47

MCQ[1 Mark]

We reached the station late, and ___ missed the train.

(A)

near

(B)

nearly

(C)

utterly

(D)

mostly

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q48

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following sentence sequences creates a coherent narrative?

(A)

(i), (ii), (iv), (3)

(B)

(ii), (iii), (i), (iv)

(C)

(iv), (2), (i), (iii)

(D)

(iii), (ii), (i), (iv)

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q49

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