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Quantitative Aptitude

31 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) $4^{14}$

(A)

$2^{16}$

(B)

$4^{16}$

(C)

$2^{14}$

(D)

$4^{14}$

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q2

MCQ[1 Mark]

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

(A)

a

(B)

b

(C)

c

(D)

d

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

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\nChoose 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)

(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

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q4

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider a string P of length $l$ laid out as a straight-line segment. String K is a semicircular arc with P as diameter. Both strings are shortened by length $x$, such that shortened K forms a full circle with shortened P as its diameter. The value of $x/l$ is (A) $\pi$ (B) $\frac{\pi-1}{2\pi}$ (C) $\frac{\pi}{2(\pi-1)}$ (D) $\frac{\pi}{\pi-1}$

(A)

\pi

(B)

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

(C)

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

(D)

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

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q5

MCQ[2 Marks]

The Roman senator Meritorius, his brother, his son, and his daughter have varying oratory skill levels, seated in a 2x2 grid. Conditions given: (i) Daughter and brother in same column. (ii) Son is seated diagonally across the sibling of the worst orator. (iii) Best and worst orators in the same row. Who is the best orator? (A) Meritorius (B) Meritorius' brother (C) Meritorius' son (D) Meritorius' daughter

(A)

Meritorius

(B)

Meritorius' brother

(C)

Meritorius' son

(D)

Meritorius' daughter

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q6

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the patterns labelled P, Q, R, and S is used to generate the given figure? (A) P (B) Q (C) R (D) S

(A)

P

(B)

Q

(C)

R

(D)

S

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q7

MCQ[1 Mark]

If $Pe^{x} = Qe^{-x}$ for all real values of $x$, which one of the following statements is true? (A) $P = Q = 0$ (B) $P = Q = 1$ (C) $P = 1; Q = -1$ (D) $\frac{P}{Q} = 0$

(A)

$P = Q = 0$

(B)

$P = Q = 1$

(C)

$P = 1; Q = -1$

(D)

$\frac{P}{Q} = 0$

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q8

MCQ[1 Mark]

The paper as shown in the figure is folded to make a cube where each square corresponds to a particular face of the cube. Which one of the following options correctly represents the cube?

(A)

a

(B)

b

(C)

c

(D)

d

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q9

MCQ[1 Mark]

Let $p_{1}$ and $p_{2}$ denote two arbitrary prime numbers. Which one of the following statements is correct for all values of $p_{1}$ and $p_{2}$? (A) $p_{1}+p_{2}$ is not a prime number. (B) $p_{1}p_{2}$ is not a prime number. (C) $p_{1}+p_{2}+1$ is a prime number. (D) $p_{1}p_{2}+1$ is a prime number.

(A)

$p_{1}+p_{2}$ is not a prime number.

(B)

$p_{1}p_{2}$ is not a prime number.

(C)

$p_{1}+p_{2}+1$ is a prime number.

(D)

$p_{1}p_{2}+1$ is a prime number.

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q10

MCQ[2 Marks]

If IMAGE and FIELD are coded as FHBNJ and EMFJG respectively then, which one among the given options is the most appropriate code for BEACH ? (A) CEADP (B) IDBFC (C) JGIBC (D) IBCEC

(A)

CEADP

(B)

IDBFC

(C)

JGIBC

(D)

IBCEC

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q11

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given figure, PQRS is a square of side 2 cm and PLMN is a rectangle. The corner L of the rectangle is on the side QR. Side MN of the rectangle passes through the corner S of the square. What is the area (in cm$^2$) of the rectangle PLMN? (A) $2\sqrt{2}$ (B) 2 (C) 8 (D) 4

(A)

$2\sqrt{2}$

(B)

2

(C)

8

(D)

4

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q12

MCQ[2 Marks]

The diagram below shows a river system consisting of 7 segments, marked P, Q, R, S, T, U, and V. It splits the land into 5 zones, marked Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4, and Z5. We need to connect these zones using the least number of bridges. Out of the following options, which one is correct? (A) Bridges on P, Q, and T (B) Bridges on P, Q, S, and T (C) Bridges on Q, R, T, and V (D) Bridges on P, Q, S, U, and V

(A)

Bridges on P, Q, and T

(B)

Bridges on P, Q, S, and T

(C)

Bridges on Q, R, T, and V

(D)

Bridges on P, Q, S, U, and V

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q13

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 $\frac{x+y}{x-y}$ or related ratio... [Note: options evaluate constant ratio properties]

(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

Q14

MCQ[1 Mark]

Consider the following sample of numbers: $9, 18, 11, 14, 15, 17, 10, 69, 11, 13$\nThe median of the sample is (A) 13.5 (B) 14 (C) 11 (D) 18.7

(A)

13.5

(B)

14

(C)

11

(D)

18.7

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q15

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) $14\frac{2}{7}\%$ (C) $10\%$ (D) $30\%$

(A)

21%

(B)

14\frac{2}{7}%

(C)

10%

(D)

30%

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q16

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 $\frac{p^4 + q^4}{p^2 q^2}$ is (A) 79 (B) 81 (C) 9 (D) 83

(A)

79

(B)

81

(C)

9

(D)

83

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q17

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions $54\text{ cm} \times 4\text{ cm}$ is taken. The two longer edges are joined 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) $4/\pi$

(A)

1/\pi

(B)

2/\pi

(C)

3/\pi

(D)

4/\pi

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q18

MCQ[2 Marks]

A rectangular paper of $20\text{ cm} \times 8\text{ cm}$ is folded 3 times along lines of symmetry perpendicular to the long edge. The perimeter of the final folded sheet (in cm) is (A) 18 (B) 24 (C) 20 (D) 21

(A)

18

(B)

24

(C)

20

(D)

21

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q19

MCQ[2 Marks]

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

(A)

Option A

(B)

Option B

(C)

Option C

(D)

Option D

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q20

MCQ[1 Mark]

In the given figure, PQRS is a parallelogram with $PS = 7\text{ cm}$, $PT = 4\text{ cm}$ and $PV = 5\text{ cm}$. What is the length of $RS$ in cm?

(A)

\frac{20}{7}

(B)

\frac{28}{5}

(C)

\frac{9}{2}

(D)

\frac{35}{4}

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q21

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... minimum number of squares that must be coloured black, such that both PQ and MN form lines of symmetry? (A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6

(A)

3

(B)

4

(C)

5

(D)

6

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q22

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, what is the cost (in rupees) of cement used? (A) 400 (B) 600 (C) 800 (D) 200

(A)

400

(B)

600

(C)

800

(D)

200

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q23

MCQ[2 Marks]

The coefficient of $x^4$ in the polynomial $(x-1)^3(x-2)^3$ is equal to (A) 33 (B) -3 (C) 30 (D) 21

(A)

33

(B)

-3

(C)

30

(D)

21

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q24

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

(A)

circle

(B)

regular octagon

(C)

regular pentagon

(D)

rhombus

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q25

MCQ[1 Mark]

A sum of money is to be distributed among P, Q, R, and S in the proportion $5:2:4:3$, respectively. If R gets 1000 more than S, what is the share of Q (in ?)? (A) 500 (B) 1000 (C) 1500 (D) 2000

(A)

500

(B)

1000

(C)

1500

(D)

2000

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q26

MCQ[1 Mark]

A trapezium has vertices marked as P, Q, R and S (in that order anticlockwise). The side PQ is parallel to side SR. Further, it is given that, $PQ=11\text{ cm}$, $QR=4\text{ cm}$, $RS=6\text{ cm}$ and $SP=3\text{ cm}$. What is the shortest distance between PQ and SR (in cm)? (A) 1.80 (B) 2.40 (C) 4.20 (D) 5.76

(A)

1.80

(B)

2.40

(C)

4.20

(D)

5.76

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q27

MCQ[1 Mark]

The figure shows a grid formed by a collection of unit squares. The unshaded unit square in the grid represents a hole. What is the maximum number of squares without a "hole in the interior" that can be formed within the $4\times4$ grid using the unit squares as building blocks? (A) 15 (B) 20 (C) 21 (D) 26

(A)

15

(B)

20

(C)

21

(D)

26

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q28

MCQ[1 Mark]

An art gallery engages a security guard... boundary walls are opaque... Which one of the following correctly represents the set of ALL possible locations among P, Q, R and S where the security guard can be posted to watch over the entire inner space? (A) P and Q (B) Q (C) Q and S (D) R and S

(A)

P and Q

(B)

Q

(C)

Q and S

(D)

R and S

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q29

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider the following inequalities. (i) $2x - 1 > 7$ (ii) $2x - 9 < 1$\nWhich one of the following expressions below satisfies the above two inequalities? (A) $x \le -4$ (B) $-4 < x \le 4$ (C) $4 < x < 5$ (D) $x \ge 5$

(A)

x\le-4

(B)

-4<x\le4

(C)

4<x<5

(D)

x\ge5

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q30

MCQ[2 Marks]

Four points $P(0,1)$, $Q(0,-3)$, $R(-2,-1)$, and $S(2,-1)$ represent the vertices of a quadrilateral. What is the area enclosed by the quadrilateral? (A) 4 (B) $4\sqrt{2}$ (C) 8 (D) $8\sqrt{2}$

(A)

4

(B)

4\sqrt{2}

(C)

8

(D)

8\sqrt{2}

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Quantitative Aptitude

Q31

MCQ[2 Marks]

Consider the following square with the four corners and the center marked as P, Q, R, S and T respectively. Operations X, Y, Z defined... sequences (1) XYZZ, (2) XY, (3) ZZZZ. Which statement is correct? (A) The sequence of operations (1) and (2) are equivalent (B) The sequence of operations (1) and (3) are equivalent (C) The sequence of operations (2) and (3) are equivalent (D) The sequence of operations (1), (2) and (3) are equivalent

(A)

The sequence of operations (1) and (2) are equivalent

(B)

The sequence of operations (1) and (3) are equivalent

(C)

The sequence of operations (2) and (3) are equivalent

(D)

The sequence of operations (1), (2) and (3) are equivalent

Explanation

Data Interpretation

3 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q32

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 observations are: - Q of S = $2 \times$ Q of T - Q of R = $3 \times$ Q of T - Q of Q = $4 \times$ Q of T\nPrices: P = 50, Q = 100, R = 60, S = 60, T = 40.\nWhat is the quantity of product P sold on that day? (A) 40 (B) 50 (C) 60 (D) 70

(A)

40

(B)

50

(C)

60

(D)

70

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q33

MCQ[2 Marks]

Which one of the following options is correct for the given data in the table? (A) $X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i)$; $i>0$ (B) $X(i)=X(i-1)I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)+I(i)$; $i>0$ (C) $X(i)=X(i-1)I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i)$; $i>0$ (D) $X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i-1)$; $i>0$

(A)

$X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i)$; $i>0$

(B)

$X(i)=X(i-1)I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)+I(i)$; $i>0$

(C)

$X(i)=X(i-1)I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i)$; $i>0$

(D)

$X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i)$; $Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i-1)$; $i>0$

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Data Interpretation

Q34

MCQ[2 Marks]

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical $2,000\text{ kcal}$ diet (Carbohydrates 35%, Proteins 20%, Unsaturated fat 20%, Saturated fat 20%, Trans fat 5%). Energy densities: Carb 4, Protein 4, Fat 9 kcal/g. Total fat consumed in grams is (A) 44.4 (B) 77.8 (C) 100 (D) 3,600

(A)

44.4

(B)

77.8

(C)

100

(D)

3,600

Explanation

Verbal Ability

16 Questions

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q35

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

(A)

score; despite

(B)

scoring; instead of

(C)

scored; despite

(D)

scoring; in spite of

Explanation

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q36

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.

(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

GATE→2026→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q37

MCQ[2 Marks]

'People are crowding around [blank 1] pit into which [blank 2] elephant has fallen. I have never seen an elephant looking more bewildered [blank 3] miserable. Here it is in a most undignified position, thrust into a pit and made to look up [blank 4] 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

(A)

an; a; at; and

(B)

a; an; and; at

(C)

and; a; an; at

(D)

at; a; an; and

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q38

MCQ[1 Mark]

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's _______ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence. (A) ambivalence (B) satisfaction (C) resolve (D) revolve

(A)

ambivalence

(B)

satisfaction

(C)

resolve

(D)

revolve

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q39

MCQ[1 Mark]

Bird : Nest :: Bee : _______\nSelect the correct option to complete the analogy. (A) Kennel (B) Hammock (C) Hive (D) Lair

(A)

Kennel

(B)

Hammock

(C)

Hive

(D)

Lair

Explanation

GATE→2025→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q40

MCQ[2 Marks]

Based only on the conversation below, identify the logically correct inference: "Even if I had known that you were in the hospital, I would not have gone there to see you", Ramya told Josephine. (A) Ramya knew that Josephine was in the hospital. (B) Ramya did not know that Josephine was in the hospital. (C) Ramya and Josephine were once close friends; but now, they are not. (D) Josephine was in the hospital due to an injury to her leg.

(A)

Ramya knew that Josephine was in the hospital.

(B)

Ramya did not know that Josephine was in the hospital.

(C)

Ramya and Josephine were once close friends; but now, they are not.

(D)

Josephine was in the hospital due to an injury to her leg.

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q41

MCQ[1 Mark]

If '$\rightarrow$' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry $\rightarrow$ arid $\rightarrow$ parched] is analogous to [diet $\rightarrow$ fast $\rightarrow$ \_]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank? (A) starve (B) reject (C) feast (D) deny

(A)

starve

(B)

reject

(C)

feast

(D)

deny

Explanation

GATE→2024→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q42

MCQ[2 Marks]

In the given text, fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions/words: Steve was advised to keep his head (i) his shoulders... [Options match (C)]

(A)

Option A

(B)

Option B

(C)

Option C

(D)

Option D

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q43

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

(A)

you are

(B)

your

(C)

you're

(D)

yore

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q44

MCQ[1 Mark]

Blueprint : Design :: Guidelines : _________ (By word meaning) (A) Sight (B) Site (C) Cite (D) Plagiarise

(A)

Sight

(B)

Site

(C)

Cite

(D)

Plagiarise

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q45

MCQ[1 Mark]

In 2022, June Huh was awarded the Fields medal... 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.

(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.

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q46

MCQ[2 Marks]

Human beings are one among many creatures... If "Some human beings are not cruel creatures" is FALSE, which statements can be inferred? (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)

(A)

only (i)

(B)

only (iii) and (iv)

(C)

only (i) and (ii)

(D)

(i), (ii) and (iii)

Explanation

GATE→2023→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q47

MCQ[2 Marks]

The World Bank has declared that it does not plan to offer new financing to Sri Lanka... 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.

(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

Q48

MCQ[1 Mark]

Mr. X speaks _______ Japanese _______ Chinese. (A) neither/or (B) either/nor (C) neither / nor (D) also / but

(A)

neither/or

(B)

either/nor

(C)

neither / nor

(D)

also / but

Explanation

GATE→2022→General Aptitude→Verbal Ability

Q49

MCQ[2 Marks]

Mosquitoes pose a threat to human health. Controlling mosquitoes using chemicals may have undesired consequences. In Florida, authorities have used genetically modified mosquitoes to control the overall mosquito population. It remains to be seen if this novel approach has unforeseen consequences.\nWhich one of the following is the correct logical inference based on the information in the above passage? (A) Using chemicals to kill mosquitoes is better than using genetically modified mosquitoes because genetic engineering is dangerous (B) Using genetically modified mosquitoes is better than using chemicals to kill mosquitoes because they do not have any side effects (C) Both using genetically modified mosquitoes and chemicals have undesired consequences and can be dangerous (D) Using chemicals to kill mosquitoes may have undesired consequences but it is not clear if using genetically modified mosquitoes has any negative consequence

(A)

Using chemicals to kill mosquitoes is better than using genetically modified mosquitoes because genetic engineering is dangerous

(B)

Using genetically modified mosquitoes is better than using chemicals to kill mosquitoes because they do not have any side effects

(C)

Both using genetically modified mosquitoes and chemicals have undesired consequences and can be dangerous

(D)

Using chemicals to kill mosquitoes may have undesired consequences but it is not clear if using genetically modified mosquitoes has any negative consequence

Explanation

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Q50

MCQ[2 Marks]

In a class of five students P, Q, R, S and T, only one student is known to have copied in the exam. The disciplinary committee has investigated the situation and recorded the statements from the students as given below.\nStatement of P: R has copied in the exam.\nStatement of Q: S has copied in the exam.\nStatement of R: P did not copy in the exam.\nStatement of S: Only one of us is telling the truth.\nStatement of T: R is telling the truth.\nThe investigating team had authentic information that S never lies.\nBased on the information given above, the person who has copied in the exam is (A) R (B) P (C) Q (D) T

(A)

R

(B)

P

(C)

Q

(D)

T

Explanation