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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 1
The line ran _________ the page, right through the centre, and divided the page into two. across of between about

The line ran _________ the page, right through the centre, and divided the page into two. across of betweenabout

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saswati mahapatra answered Jan 15

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
In the given figure, $\text{PQRSTV}$ is a regular hexagon with each side of length $5\mathrm{~cm}.$ A circle is drawn with its centre at $ \mathrm{V}$ such that it passes through $\mathrm{P}.$ What is the area $ \text{( in cm}^{2})$ of the shaded region? (The diagram is representative) $\frac{25 \pi}{3}$ $\frac{20 \pi}{3}$ $6 \pi$ $7\pi$

In the given figure, $\text{PQRSTV}$ is a regular hexagon with each side of length $5\mathrm{~cm}.$ A circle is drawn with its centre at $ \mathrm{V}$ such that it passes...

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faisal_sayyed answered Jan 1

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
Consider a circle with its centre at the origin $(\mathrm{O})$, as shown. Two operations are allowed on the circle. Operation $1:$ Scale independently along the $\mathrm{x}$ and $\mathrm{y}$ axes. Operation $2:$ Rotation ... about the origin. Which figure among the options can be achieved through a combination of these two operations on the given circle?

Consider a circle with its centre at the origin $(\mathrm{O})$, as shown. Two operations are allowed on the circle.Operation $1:$ Scale independently along the $\mathrm{x...

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minimalist answered Nov 19, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
Based only on the truth of the statement 'Some humans are intelligent', which one of the following options can be logically inferred with certainty? No human is intelligent. All humans are intelligent. Some non-humans are intelligent. Some intelligent beings are humans.

Based only on the truth of the statement 'Some humans are intelligent', which one of the following options can be logically inferred with certainty?No human is intelligen...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Sep 1, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 4
A duck named Donald Duck says "All ducks always lie." Based only on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty? Donald Duck always lies. Donald Duck always tells the truth. Donald Duck's statement is true. Donald Duck's statement is false.

A duck named Donald Duck says "All ducks always lie."Based only on the information above, which one of the following statements can be logically inferred with certainty? ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Sep 1, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
If $x$ satisfies the equation $4^{8^{x}}=256$, then $x$ is equal to __________. $\frac{1}{2}$ $\log _{16} 8$ $\frac{2}{3}$ $\log _{4} 8$

If $x$ satisfies the equation $4^{8^{x}}=256$, then $x$ is equal to __________.$\frac{1}{2}$ $\log _{16} 8$$\frac{2}{3}$$\log _{4} 8$

Lakshman Bhaiya

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Sep 1, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
Three husband-wife pairs are to be seated at a circular table that has six identical chairs. Seating arrangements are defined only by the relative position of the people. How many seating arrangements are possible such that every husband sits next to his wife? $16$ $4$ $120$ $720$

Three husband-wife pairs are to be seated at a circular table that has six identical chairs. Seating arrangements are defined only by the relative position of the people....

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Sep 1, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
Elvesland is a country that has peculiar beliefs and practices. They express almost all their emotions by gifting flowers. For instance, if anyone gifts a white flower to someone, then it is always taken to be a declaration of one's love for that person. In a similar ... gifting a white flower only (ii) (i), (ii) and (iii) (i), (iii) and (iv) only (iv)

Elvesland is a country that has peculiar beliefs and practices. They express almost all their emotions by gifting flowers. For instance, if anyone gifts a white flower to...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Sep 1, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
There are $4$ red, $5$ green, and 6 blue balls inside a box. If $N$ number of balls are picked simultaneously, what is the smallest value of $N$ that guarantees there will be at least two balls of the same colour? One cannot see the colour of the balls until they are picked. $4$ $15$ $5$ $2$

There are $4$ red, $5$ green, and 6 blue balls inside a box. If $N$ number of balls are picked simultaneously, what is the smallest value of $N$ that guarantees there wil...

Lakshman Bhaiya

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Aug 31, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
In how many ways can cells in a $3 \times 3 $ grid be shaded, such that each row and each column have exactly one shaded cell? An example of one valid shading is shown. $2$ $9$ $3$ $6$

In how many ways can cells in a $3 \times 3 $ grid be shaded, such that each row and each column have exactly one shaded cell? An example of one valid shading is shown. ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Aug 31, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
Kind : _________ :: Often : Seldom (By word meaning) Cruel Variety Type Kindred

Kind : _________ :: Often : Seldom(By word meaning)CruelVarietyType Kindred

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Aug 31, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
Eject : Insert : : Advance : _________ (By word meaning) Advent Progress Retreat Loan

Eject : Insert : : Advance : _________(By word meaning) Advent ProgressRetreat Loan

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Jul 29, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
"I have not yet decided what I will do this evening; I ______ visit a friend." mite would might didn't

"I have not yet decided what I will do this evening; I ______ visit a friend."mite wouldmight didn't

Lakshman Bhaiya

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Jul 29, 2023

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
In the last few years, several new shopping malls were opened in the city. The total number of visitors in the malls is impressive. However, the total revenue generated through sales in the shops in these malls is generally low. ... spending enough More people are visiting the malls and spending more Fewer people are visiting the malls and not spending enough

In the last few years, several new shopping malls were opened in the city. The total number of visitors in the malls is impressive. However, the total revenue generated t...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Jul 23, 2023

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
Healthy eating is a critical component of healthy aging. When should one start eating healthy? It turns out that it is never too early. For example, babies who start eating healthy in the first year are more likely to have better overall ... health are more correlated at a young age, but not older age Healthy eating is more important for adults than kids

Healthy eating is a critical component of healthy aging. When should one start eating healthy? It turns out that it is never too early. For example, babies who start eati...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Jul 23, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
Based only on the following passage, which one of the options can be inferred with certainty? When the congregation sang together, Apenyo would also join, though her little screams were not quite audible because of the group singing. But ... had inherited her love of singing from her father. When Apenyo hummed at home, her mother tended to become thoughtful.

Based only on the following passage, which one of the options can be inferred with certainty?When the congregation sang together, Apenyo would also join, though her littl...

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admin asked May 21, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
Consider a spherical globe rotating about an axis passing through its poles. There are three points $P, Q,$ and $R$ situated respectively on the equator, the north pole, and midway between the equator and the north pole in the northern hemisphere ... following options is CORRECT? $v_P<v_R<v_Q$ $v_P<v_Q<v_R $ $v_P>v_R>v_Q $ $v_P=v_R \neq v_Q$

Consider a spherical globe rotating about an axis passing through its poles. There are three points $P, Q,$ and $R$ situated respectively on the equator, the north pole, ...

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admin asked May 21, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 5
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 figure below consists of $20$ unit squares arranged as shown. In addition to the given black squares, upto $5$ ... is representative) $\text{d}$ $\text{c, d, i}$ $\text{c, i}$ $\text{c, d, i, f, g}$

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 figure b...

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admin asked May 21, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
Which one of the options can be inferred about the mean, median, and mode for the given probability distribution (i.e. probability mass function), $P(x)$, of a variable $x?$ mean $=$ median $\neq$ mode mean $=$ median $=\operatorname{mode}$ $\operatorname{mean} \neq \operatorname{median}=\operatorname{mode}$ mean $\neq$ mode $=$ median

Which one of the options can be inferred about the mean, median, and mode for the given probability distribution (i.e. probability mass function), $P(x)$, of a variable $...

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admin asked May 21, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
The James Webb telescope, recently launched in space, is giving humankind unprecedented access to the depths of time by imaging very old stars formed almost $13$ billion years ago. Astrophysicists and cosmologists believe that this odyssey ... dark matter was known to interact via the strong-interaction, then the epithet "dark" would be justified.

The James Webb telescope, recently launched in space, is giving humankind unprecedented access to the depths of time by imaging very old stars formed almost $13$ billion ...

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admin asked May 21, 2023

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 9
Let $a=30 !, b=50!,$ and $c=100!.$ Consider the following numbers: $\log _a c, \quad \log _c a, \quad \log _b a, \quad \log _a b$ Which one of the following inequalities is $\text{CORRECT?}$ $\log _c a<\log _b a<\log _a b<\log _a c$ ... $\log _c a<\log _b a<\log _a c<\log _a b$ $\log _b a<\log _c a<\log _a b<\log _a c$

Let $a=30 !, b=50!,$ and $c=100!.$ Consider the following numbers:$$\log _a c, \quad \log _c a, \quad \log _b a, \quad \log _a b$$Which one of the following inequalities ...

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GATE Civil 2023 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
A square of side length $4 \mathrm{~cm}$ is given. The boundary of the shaded region is defined by one semi-circle on the top and two circular arcs at the bottom, each of radius $2 \mathrm{~cm}$, as shown. The area of the shaded region is__________$\text{cm}^{2}.$ $8$ $4$ $12$ $10$

A square of side length $4 \mathrm{~cm}$ is given. The boundary of the shaded region is defined by one semi-circle on the top and two circular arcs at the bottom, each of...

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
Consider a cube made by folding a single sheet of paper of appropriate shape. The interior faces of the cube are all blank. However, the exterior faces that are not visible in the above view may not be blank. Which one of the following represents a possible unfolding of the cube? A. B. C. D.

Consider a cube made by folding a single sheet of paper of appropriate shape. The interior faces of the cube are all blank. However, the exterior faces that are not visib...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Mar 8, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 9
In the square grid shown on the left, a person standing at $\text{P2}$ position is required to move to $\text{P5}$ position. The only movement allowed for a step involves, two moves along one direction followed by one move in a perpendicular direction . The ... minimum number of steps required to go from $\text{P2}$ to $\text{P5}$ is $4$ $5$ $6$ $7$

In the square grid shown on the left, a person standing at $\text{P2}$ position is required to move to $\text{P5}$ position.The only movement allowed for a step involves,...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Mar 8, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 5
In the following diagram, the point $\text{R}$ is the center of the circle. The lines $\text{PQ}$ and $\text{ZV}$ are tangential to the circle. The relation among the areas of the squares, $\text{PXWR, RUVZ}$ and $\text{SPQT}$ is Area of $\text{SPQT}$ ... $\text{RUVZ}$ Area of $\text{PXWR}$ = Area of $\text{RUVZ}$ - Area of $\text{SPQT}$

In the following diagram, the point $\text{R}$ is the center of the circle. The lines $\text{PQ}$ and $\text{ZV}$ are tangential to the circle. The relation among the are...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Mar 8, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
An ant walks in a straight line on a plane leaving behind a trace of its movement. The initial position of the ant is at point $\text{P}$ facing east. The ant first turns $72^{\circ} $ anticlockwise at $\text{P},$ and then does the following two steps ... $144^{\circ}$ clockwise. The pattern made by the trace left behind by the ant is A. B. C. D.

An ant walks in a straight line on a plane leaving behind a trace of its movement. The initial position of the ant is at point $\text{P}$ facing east.The ant first turns ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Mar 8, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
Consider the following equations of straight lines: $\text{Line L1}: 2x - 3y = 5$ $\text{Line L2}: 3x + 2y = 8$ $\text{Line L3}: 4x - 6y = 5$ $\text{Line L4}: 6x - 9y = 6$ Which one among the following is the correct statement? $\text{L1}$ ... $\text{L2}$ $\text{L4}$ is perpendicular to $\text{L2}$ and $\text{L4}$ is parallel to $\text{L3}$

Consider the following equations of straight lines:$\text{Line L1}: 2x – 3y = 5$$\text{Line L2}: 3x + 2y = 8$$\text{Line L3}: 4x – 6y = 5$$\text{Line L4}: 6x – 9y =...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
Given below are two statements and four conclusions drawn based on the statements. Statement $1:$ Some soaps are clean. Statement $2:$ All clean objects are wet. Conclusion $\text{I}$: Some clean objects are soaps. Conclusion $\text{II}$: No clean ... $\text{IV}$ is correct Only conclusion $\text{I}$ and conclusion $\text{III}$ are correct

Given below are two statements and four conclusions drawn based on the statements.Statement $1:$ Some soaps are clean.Statement $2:$ All clean objects are wet.Conclusion ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
In a partnership business, the monthly investment by three friends for the first six months is in the ratio $3:4:5.$ After six months, they had to increase their monthly investments by $10 \%, 15 \%, \; \text{and} \; 20 \%,$ respectively, of ... is proportional to their individual total investment over the year? $22:23:24$ $22:33:50$ $33:46:60$ $63:86:110$

In a partnership business, the monthly investment by three friends for the first six months is in the ratio $3:4:5.$ After six months, they had to increase their monthly ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
For the picture shown above, which one of the following is the correct picture representing reflection with respect to the mirror shown as the dotted line?

For the picture shown above, which one of the following is the correct picture representing reflection with respect to the mirror shown as the dotted line?

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
A survey of $450$ students about their subjects of interest resulted in the following outcome. $150$ students are interested in Mathematics. $200$ students are interested in Physics. $175$ students are interested in Chemistry. $50$ students are ... Based on the above information, the number of students interested in Humanities is $10$ $30$ $40$ $45$

A survey of $450$ students about their subjects of interest resulted in the following outcome.$150$ students are interested in Mathematics.$200$ students are interested i...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
Both the numerator and the denominator of $\dfrac{3}{4}$ are increased by a positive integer, $x,$ and those of $\dfrac{15}{17}$ are decreased by the same integer. This operation results in the same value for both the fractions. What is the value of $x ?$ $1$ $2$ $3$ $4$

Both the numerator and the denominator of $\dfrac{3}{4}$ are increased by a positive integer, $x,$ and those of $\dfrac{15}{17}$ are decreased by the same integer. This o...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 24, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 1
The movie was funny and I __________. could help laughing couldn’t help laughed couldn’t help laughing could helped laughed

The movie was funny and I __________.could help laughingcouldn’t help laughedcouldn’t help laughingcould helped laughed

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
The above frequency chart shows the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a set of students in an exam. From the data presented above, which one of the following is $\text{CORRECT}$? mean > mode > median mode > median> mean mode > mean > median median > mode > mean

The above frequency chart shows the frequency distribution of marks obtained by a set of students in an exam.From the data presented above, which one of the following is ...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
$\text{P}$ invested ₹$5000$ per month for $6$ months of a year and $\text{Q}$ invested ₹$x$ per month for $8$ months of the year in a partnership business. The profit is shared in proportion to the total investment made in that year. If at the end of ... receives $\dfrac{4}{9}$ of the total profit, what is the value of $x$ (in ₹)? $2500$ $3000$ $4687$ $8437$

$\text{P}$ invested ₹$5000$ per month for $6$ months of a year and $\text{Q}$ invested ₹$x$ per month for $8$ months of the year in a partnership business. The profi...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 4
Given the statements: $\text{P}$ is the sister of $\text{Q}$. $\text{Q}$ is the husband of $\text{R}$. $\text{R}$ is the mother of $\text{S}$. $\text{T}$ is the husband of $\text{P}$. Based on the above information, $\text{T}$ is ____________ of $\text{S}$. the grandfather an uncle the father a brother

Given the statements:$\text{P}$ is the sister of $\text{Q}$.$\text{Q}$ is the husband of $\text{R}$.$\text{R}$ is the mother of $\text{S}$.$\text{T}$ is the husband of $\...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
Two straight lines pass through the origin $(x_{0}, y_{0}) = (0, 0)$. One of them passes through the point $(x_{1}, y_{1}) = (1, 3)$ and the other passes through the point $(x_{2}, y_{2}) = (1, 2)$. What is the area enclosed between the straight lines in the interval $[0, 1]$ on the $x$-axis? $0.5$ $1.0$ $1.5$ $2.0$

Two straight lines pass through the origin $(x_{0}, y_{0}) = (0, 0)$. One of them passes through the point $(x_{1}, y_{1}) = (1, 3)$ and the other passes through the poin...

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
You should ___________ when to say _______________. no/no no / know know / know know / no

You should ___________ when to say _______________.no/nono / knowknow / knowknow / no

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 23, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
If $p : q = 1:2$ $q : r = 4 : 3$ $r : s = 4 : 5$ and $u$ is $50\%$ more than $s$, what is the ratio $p : u$? $2 : 15$ $16 : 15$ $1 : 5$ $16 : 45$

If$p : q = 1:2$$q : r = 4 : 3$$r : s = 4 : 5$and $u$ is $50\%$ more than $s$, what is the ratio $p : u$?$2 : 15$$16 : 15$$1 : 5$$16 : 45$

Lakshman Bhaiya

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 19, 2022

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GATE Civil 2022 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
$x:y:z = \frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{4}.$ What is the value of $\frac{x+z-y}{y} ?$ $0.75$ $1.25$ $2.25$ $3.25$

$x:y:z = \frac{1}{2} : \frac{1}{3} : \frac{1}{4}.$What is the value of $\frac{x+z-y}{y} ?$$0.75$$1.25$$2.25$$3.25$

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Lakshman Bhaiya answered Feb 19, 2022

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