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GATE2017 CE-2-3
Given that the scope of the construction work is well-defined with all its drawings, specifications, quantities and estimates, which one of the following of contract would be most preferred? EPC contract percentage rate contract Item rate contract Lump sum contract

answered Oct 12 in Others by Harshavaishali (140 points)

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GATE2012-59
Choose the grammatically $\textbf{INCORRECT}$ sentence: They gave us the money back less the service charges of Three Hundred rupees. This country’s expenditure is not less than that of Bangladesh. The committee initially asked for a funding of Fifty Lakh rupees, but later settled for a lesser sum. This country’s expenditure on educational reforms is very less.

answered Sep 30 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2012-60
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? $\textbf{Mitigate}$ Diminish Divulge Dedicate Denote

answered Sep 30 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2012-58
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\textbf{Suresh’s dog is the one __________ was hurt in the stampede.}$ that which who whom

answered Sep 30 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2012-56
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\textbf{Despite several _________ the mission succeeded in its attempt to resolve the conflict.}$ attempts setbacks meetings delegations

answered Sep 30 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2013-60
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair: $\text{Medicine: Health}$ Science: Experiment Wealth: Peace Education: Knowledge Money: Happiness

answered Sep 28 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-1-GA-1
A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the subject, especially in the social sciences. The word closest in meaning to comprehension is understanding meaning concentration stability

answered Sep 28 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-1-GA-3
Rajan was not happy that Sajan decided to do the project on his own. On observing his unhappiness, Sajan explained to Rajan that he preferred to work independently. Which one of the statements below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentences? ... to give in to Rajan's request to work with him. Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together.

answered Sep 28 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-1-GA-2
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive. vice virtues choices strength

answered Sep 28 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2013-59
Friendship, no matter how _________it is, has its limitations. cordial intimate secret pleasant

answered Sep 27 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-2-GA-7
Moving into a world of big data will require us to change our thinking about the merits of exactitude. To apply the conventional mindset of measurement to the digital, connected world of the twenty-first century is to miss a crucial point. As mentioned ... data is obsessed with exactness Exactitude is not critical in dealing with big data Sparse data leads to a bias in the analysis

answered Sep 27 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-2-GA-3
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? “As a woman, I have no country”. Women have no country. Women are not citizens of any country. Women’s solidarity knows no national boundaries. Women of all countries have equal legal rights.

answered Sep 27 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-2-GA-2
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. ____________ is the key to their happiness, they are satisfied with what they have. Contentment Ambition Perseverance Hunger

answered Sep 27 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2014-2-GA-1
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ____________ short-term memory loss. experienced has experienced is experiencing experiences

answered Sep 27 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-1-GA-7
Most experts feel that in spite of possessing all the technical skills required to be a batsman of the highest order he is unlikely to be so due to lack of requisite temperament. He was guilty of throwing away his wicket several times after working hard to lay a strong foundation ... technical skills will guarantee success. (iii) and (iv) (ii) and (iii) (i),(ii) and (iii) (ii) only

answered Sep 26 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-1-GA-6
Alexander turned his attention towards India, since he had conquered Persia. Which one of the statement below is logically valid and can be inferred from the above sentence? Alexander would not have turned his attention towards India had he not conquered Persia ... India. Since Alexander's kingdom extended to Indian borders after the conquest of Persia, he was keen to move further.

answered Sep 26 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2017 CE-1: GA-7
Students applying for hostel rooms are allotted rooms in order of seniority. Students already staying in a room will move if they get a room in their preferred list. Preferences of lower ranked applicants are ignored during allocation. Given the data below, which room will Ajit stay in ? ... $P$ $Q$ $R$ $S$

answered Sep 26 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2017 CE-1: GA-6
The old concert hall was demolished because of fears that the foundation would be affected by the construction of the new metro line in the area. Modern technology for underground metro construction tried to mitigate the impact of pressurized air pockets ... to metro construction in that area. pressurized air can be used to excavate large amounts of soil from underground areas.

answered Sep 26 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2016-1-GA-7
Indian currency notes show the denomination indicated in at least seventeen languages. If this is not an indication of the nation's diversity, nothing else is. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above sentences? India is ... Indian currency notes have sufficient space for all the Indian languages. Linguistic pluralism is strong evidence of India's diversity.

answered Sep 26 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-1-GA-3
The Tamil version of ___________ John Abraham-starrer Madras Cafe __________ cleared by the Censor Board with no cuts last week, but the film’s distributors _________ no takers among the exhibitors for a release in Tamil Nadu _______ this Friday. Mr. , was, found, on a, was, found, at the, was, found, on a, being, find, at

answered Sep 25 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-1-GA-2
Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair: Children $:$ Pediatrician Adult $:$ Orthopaedist Females $:$ Gynaecologist Kidney $:$ Nephrologist Skin $:$ Dermatologist

answered Sep 25 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-2-GA-2
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly. The minister insured the victims that everything would be all right. He ensured that the company will not have to bear any loss. The actor got himself ensured against any accident. The teacher insured students of good results.

answered Sep 24 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-2-GA-3
which word is not a synonym for the word $\textit{vernacular}$? regional indigenous indigent colloquial

answered Sep 24 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2015-2-GA-1
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. The official answered __________ that the complaints of the citizen would be looked into. respectably respectfully reputably respectively

answered Sep 24 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2017 CE-1: GA-2
________with someone else’s email account is now a very serious offence. Involving Assisting Tampering Incubating

answered Sep 24 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2019 CE-2: GA-5
Hema Das was_____ only Indian athlete to win _______ gold for India. the , many the, a an, a an , the

answered Sep 24 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2016-1-GA-2
A rewording of something written or spoken is a _________. paraphrase paradox paradigm paraffin

answered Sep 23 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2016-2-GA-3
Choose the most appropriate set of words from the options given below to complete the following sentence. ________ _________ is a will, ________ is a way. Wear, there, their Were, their, there Where, there, there Where, their, their

answered Sep 23 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2016-2-GA-2
He $\underline{\text{turned a deaf ear to}}$ my request What does the underlined phrasal verb mean? ignored appreciated twisted returned

answered Sep 23 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2016-2-GA-1
If I were you, I _______ that laptop. It's much too expensive. won't buy shan't buy wouldn't buy would buy

answered Sep 23 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2018 CE-2: GA-2
"Although it does contain some pioneering ideas, one would hardly characterize the work as _____." innovative simple dull boring

answered Sep 21 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2018 CE-2: GA-1
"His face ____ with joy when the solution of the puzzle was ___ to him." The words that best fill the blanks in the above sentence are shone, shown shone, shone shown, shone shown, shown

answered Sep 21 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2018 CE-1: GA-2
"It is no surprise that every society has had codes of behavior; however, the nature of these codes is often _____." The word that best fills the blank in the above sentence is unpredictable simple expected strict

answered Sep 21 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2018 CE-1: GA-1
"The driver applied the ____ as soon as she approached the hotel where she wanted to take a ____" brake, break break, brake brake, brake break, break

answered Sep 21 in Verbal Ability by srestha (1.5k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-1
Consider the following simultaneous equations (with $c_1$ and $c_2$ being constants): $3x_1+2x_2=c_1$ $4x_1+x_2=c_2$ The characteristic equation for these simultaneous equation is $\lambda^2 – 4 \lambda – 5=0$ $\lambda^2 – 4 \lambda + 5=0$ $\lambda^2 + 4 \lambda – 5=0$ $\lambda^2 + 4 \lambda + 5=0$

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-2
Let $w=f(x,y)$, where $x$ and $y$ are functions of $t$. Then, according to the chain rule, $\frac{dw}{dt}$ is equal to $\frac{dw}{dx} \frac{dx}{dt} + \frac{dw}{dy} \frac{dt}{dt}$ ... $\frac{d w}{dx} \frac{\partial x}{\partial t} + \frac{dw}{dy} \frac{\partial y}{ \partial t}$

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-4
Let $G$ be the specific gravity of soil solids, $w$ the water content in the soil sample, $\gamma_w$ the unit weight of water, and $\gamma_d$ ... $\gamma_d = \frac{Gw}{1 + \gamma_w}$ $\gamma_d = \frac{Gw}{1 - \gamma_w}$

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-5
Consider the following statements related to pore pressure parameters, $A$ and $B$: $A$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $A$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ $B$ always lies between $0$ and $1.0$ $B$ can be less than $0$ or greater than $1.0$ For these statements, which of the following options is correct? P and R P and S Q and R Q and S

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-6
Consider a rigid retaining wall with partially submerged cohesionless backfill with a surcharge. Which one of the following diagrams closely represents the Rankine’s active earth pressure distribution against this?

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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GATE2017 CE-2-7
If a centrifugal pump has an impeller speed of $N$ (in rpm), discharge $Q$ (in $m^3/s$) and the total head $H$ (in $m$), the expression for the specific speed $N_s$ of the pump is given by $N_s = \frac{NQ^{0.5}}{H^{0.5}}$ $N_s = \frac{NQ^{0.5}}{H}$ $N_s = \frac{NQ^{0.5}}{H^{0.75}}$ $N_s = \frac{NQ}{H^{0.5}}$

asked Aug 7 in Others by gatecse (3.9k points)

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