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GATE Civil 2017 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
The bar graph below shows the output of five carpenters over one month, each of whom made different items of furniture: chairs, tables, and beds. Consider the following statements. The number of beds made by carpenter $C2$ is exactly the same as the ... total number of tables. Which one of the following is true? Only i Only ii Both i and ii Neither i nor ii

The bar graph below shows the output of five carpenters over one month, each of whom made different items of furniture: chairs, tables, and beds.Consider the following st...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 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

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...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 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.

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...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
which word is not a synonym for the word $\textit{vernacular}$? regional indigenous indigent colloquial

which word is not a synonym for the word $\textit{vernacular}$?regionalindigenous indigentcolloquial

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
Mr. Vivek walks $6$ meters North-east, then turns and walks $6$ meters South-east, both at $60$ degrees to east. He further moves $2$ meters South and $4$ meters West. What is the straight distance in meters between the point he started from and the point he finally reached? $2\sqrt{2}$ $2$ $\sqrt{2}$ $\dfrac{1}{\sqrt{2}}$

Mr. Vivek walks $6$ meters North-east, then turns and walks $6$ meters South-east, both at $60$ degrees to east. He further moves $2$ meters South and $4$ meters West. Wh...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
Four cards are randomly selected from a pack of $52$ cards. If the first two cards are kings, what is the probability that the third card is a king? $\dfrac{4}{52} \\$ $\dfrac{2}{50} \\$ $\left ( \dfrac{1}{52}\right )\times\left ( \dfrac{1}{52}\right ) \\$ $\left ( \dfrac{1}{52}\right )\times\left ( \dfrac{1}{51}\right )\times\left ( \dfrac{1}{50}\right )$

Four cards are randomly selected from a pack of $52$ cards. If the first two cards are kings, what is the probability that the third card is a king?$\dfrac{4}{52} \\$$\df...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
The word similar in meaning to ‘dreary’ is cheerful dreamy hard dismal

The word similar in meaning to ‘dreary’ ischeerfuldreamyharddismal

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
The given question is followed by two statements; select the most appropriate option that solves the question. Capacity of a solution tank A is $70\%$ of the capacity of tank B. How many gallons of solution are in tank A and tank ... II alone is sufficient. Either statement I or II alone is sufficient. Both the statements I and II together are sufficient.

The given question is followed by two statements; select the most appropriate option that solves the question.Capacity of a solution tank A is $70\%$ of the capacity of t...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
How many four digit numbers can be formed with the $10$ digits $0,1,2,…,9$ if no number can start with $0$ and if repetitions are not allowed?

How many four digit numbers can be formed with the $10$ digits $0,1,2,…,9$ if no number can start with $0$ and if repetitions are not allowed?

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
Read the following table giving sales data of five types of batteries for years $2006$ to $2012$ ... , which type of battery achieved highest growth between the years $2006$ and $2012$? Type $V$ Type $III$ Type $II$ Type $I$

Read the following table giving sales data of five types of batteries for years $2006$ to $2012$:$$\begin{array}{|l|l|l|l|l|l|} \hline \text{Year} & \text{Type I} & \tex...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
There are $16$ teachers who can teach Thermodynamics (TD), $11$ who can teach Electrical Sciences (ES), and $5$ who can teach both TD and Engineering Mechanics (EM). There are a total of $40$ teachers, $6$ cannot teach any of the three subjects, i.e. EM, ES or ... and TD. $4$ can teach ES and TD. How many can teach both ES and EM but not TD? $1$ $2$ $3$ $4$

There are $16$ teachers who can teach Thermodynamics (TD), $11$ who can teach Electrical Sciences (ES), and $5$ who can teach both TD and Engineering Mechanics (EM). The...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
Extreme focus on syllabus and studying for tests has become such a dominant concern of Indian students that they close their minds to anything_________ to the requirements of the exam. related extraneous outside useful

Extreme focus on syllabus and studying for tests has become such a dominant concern of Indian students that they close their minds to anything_________ to the requirement...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 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

Select the pair that best expresses a relationship similar to that expressed in the pair:Children $:$ PediatricianAdult $:$ OrthopaedistFemales $:$ GynaecologistKidney $:...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 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

The Tamil version of ___________ John Abraham-starrer Madras Cafe __________ cleared by the Censor Board with no cuts last week, but the film’s distributors _________ n...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 4
If ROAD is written as URDG, then SWAN should be written as: VXDQ VZDQ VZDP UXDQ

If ROAD is written as URDG, then SWAN should be written as:VXDQVZDQVZDPUXDQ

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 5
A function $f(x)$ is linear and has a value of $29$ at $x=-2$ and $39$ at $x=3.$ Find its value at $x=5.$ $59$ $45$ $43$ $35$

A function $f(x)$ is linear and has a value of $29$ at $x=-2$ and $39$ at $x=3.$ Find its value at $x=5.$$59$$45$$43$$35$

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 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 ... . Since Alexander's kingdom extended to Indian borders after the conquest of Persia, he was keen to move further.

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 senten...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 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 ... skills will guarantee success. (iii) and (iv) (ii) and (iii) (i),(ii) and (iii) (ii) only

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 temp...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
The exports and imports (in crores of Rs.) of a country from the year $2000$ to $2007$ are given in the following bar chart. In which year is the combined percentage increase in imports and exports the highest?

The exports and imports (in crores of Rs.) of a country from the year $2000$ to $2007$ are given in the following bar chart. In which year is the combined percentage incr...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 9
Choose the most appropriate equation for the function drawn as a thick line, in the plot below. $x=y – \mid y \mid $ $x=-(y – \mid y \mid )$ $x=y+ \mid y \mid $ $x=-(y+\mid y \mid )$

Choose the most appropriate equation for the function drawn as a thick line, in the plot below.$x=y – \mid y \mid $$x=-(y – \mid y \mid )$$x=y+ \mid y \mid $$x=-(y+...

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GATE Civil 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
The head of a newly formed government desires to appoint five of the six selected members $P, Q, R, S, T, $and $U$ to portfolios of Home, Power, Defense, Telecom, and Finance. $U$ does not want any portfolio if $S$ gets one of the five. $R$ wants either Home ... $S$ - Telecom, $U$ - Finance $Q$- Home, $U$ - Power, $T$ - Defense, $R$ - Telecom, $P$ - Finance

The head of a newly formed government desires to appoint five of the six selected members $P, Q, R, S, T, $and $U$ to portfolios of Home, Power, Defense, Telecom, and Fin...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
In a group of four children, Som is younger to Riaz. Shiv is elder to Ansu. Ansu is youngest in the group. Which of the following statements is/are required to find the eldest child in the group? Statements Shiv is younger to Riaz. ... $1$ and $2$ are not sufficient to determine the eldest child.

In a group of four children, Som is younger to Riaz. Shiv is elder to Ansu. Ansu is youngest in the group. Which of the following statements is/are required to find the e...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 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 ... obsessed with exactness Exactitude is not critical in dealing with big data Sparse data leads to a bias in the analysis

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, co...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
The total exports and revenues from the exports of a country are given in the two pie charts below.The pie chart for exports shows the quantity of each item as a percentage of the total quantity of exports. The pie chart for the revenues shows the percentage of ... to the revenue generated through export of Item $4$ per kilogram? $1:2$ $2:1$ $1:4$ $4:1$

The total exports and revenues from the exports of a country are given in the two pie charts below.The pie chart for exports shows the quantity of each item as a percenta...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 9
$X$ is $1$ km northeast of $Y.$ $Y$ is $1$ km southeast of $Z.$ $W$ is $1$ km west of $Z.$ $P$ is $1$ km south of $W.$ $Q$ is $1$ km east of $P.$ What is the distance between $X$ and $Q$ in km? $1$ $\sqrt{2}$ $\sqrt{3}$ $2$

$X$ is $1$ km northeast of $Y.$ $Y$ is $1$ km southeast of $Z.$ $W$ is $1$ km west of $Z.$ $P$ is $1$ km south of $W.$ $Q$ is $1$ km east of $P.$ What is the distance bet...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 10
$10\%$ of the population in a town is $HIV^{+}$. A new diagnostic kit for HIV detection is available, this kit correctly identifies $HIV^{+}$ individuals $95\%$ of the time, and $HIV^{-}$ individuals $89\%$ ... time. A particular patient is tested using this kit and is found to be positive. The probability that the individual is actually positive is________

$10\%$ of the population in a town is $HIV^{+}$. A new diagnostic kit for HIV detection is available, this kit correctly identifies $HIV^{+}$ individuals $95\%$ of the ti...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 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

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.A person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease ____________ short-term mem...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 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

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 ...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 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.

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 cou...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 4
In any given year, the probability of an earthquake greater than Magnitude $6$ occurring in the Garhwal Himalayas is $0.04.$ The average time between successive occurrences of such earthquakes is ________ years.

In any given year, the probability of an earthquake greater than Magnitude $6$ occurring in the Garhwal Himalayas is $0.04.$ The average time between successive occurrenc...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 5
The population of a new city is $5$ million and is growing at $20\%$ annually. How many years would it take to double at this growth rate? $3-4$ years $4-5$ years $5-6$ years $6-7$ years

The population of a new city is $5$ million and is growing at $20\%$ annually. How many years would it take to double at this growth rate?$3-4$ years$4-5$ years$5-6$ year...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
Find the odd one in the following group: ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIK ALRVX EPVZB ITZDF OYEIK

Find the odd one in the following group: ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIKALRVX EPVZB ITZDF OYEIK

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
Anuj, Bhola, Chandan, Dilip, Eswar and Faisal live on different floors in a six-storeyed building (the ground floor is numbered $1,$ the floor above it $2,$and so on). Anuj lives on an even-numbered floor.Bhola does not live on an odd numbered floor. Chandan does not ...

Anuj, Bhola, Chandan, Dilip, Eswar and Faisal live on different floors in a six-storeyed building (the ground floor is numbered $1,$ the floor above it $2,$and so on). An...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 8
The smallest angle of a triangle is equal to two thirds of the smallest angle of a quadrilateral. The ratio between the angles of the quadrilateral is $3:4:5:6.$ The largest angle of the triangle is twice its smallest angle. What is the sum, in degree, of the second largest angle of the triangle and the largest angle of the quadrilateral?

The smallest angle of a triangle is equal to two thirds of the smallest angle of a quadrilateral. The ratio between the angles of the quadrilateral is $3:4:5:6.$ The larg...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 9
One percent of the people of country $X$ are taller than $6$ ft. Two percent of the people of country $Y$ are taller than $6$ ft. There are thrice as many people in country $X$ as in country $Y.$ Taking both countries together, what is the percentage of people taller than $6$ ft? $3.0$ $2.5$ $1.5$ $1.25$

One percent of the people of country $X$ are taller than $6$ ft. Two percent of the people of country $Y$ are taller than $6$ ft. There are thrice as many people in count...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 10
The monthly rainfall chart based on $50$ years of rainfall in Agra is shown in the following figure. Which of the following are true? ($k$ percentile is the value such that $k$ percent of the data fall below that value) On average, it rains more in July than in ... is at least $500$ mm of rainfall (i) and (ii) (i) and (iii) (ii) and (iii) (iii) and (iv)

The monthly rainfall chart based on $50$ years of rainfall in Agra is shown in the following figure. Which of the following are true? ($k$ percentile is the value such th...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 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

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 isunders...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 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

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive.vicevirtueschoicesst...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 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 ... give in to Rajan's request to work with him. Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together.

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 ...

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GATE Civil 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 4
If $y=5x^{2}+3,$then the tangent at $x=0,y=3$ passes through $x=0,y=0$ has a slope of $+1$ is parallel to the $x$-axis has a slope of $-1$

If $y=5x^{2}+3,$then the tangent at $x=0,y=3$passes through $x=0,y=0$has a slope of $+1$is parallel to the $x$-axishas a slope of $-1$

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