GATE Practice Question and Answer

Q: Which is the point from where an azimuth originates? 3073 0

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    South
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    North
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    East
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    West
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Answer : 2. "North"
Explanation :

Answer: B) North Explanation: The azimuth originates at true North i.e, the azimuth originates from the north point. It is a measure of how far an object forms the observer's north point.   Azimuth is a technical mapping term which is used to describe the direction of an angle between north and south on a compass circle through which the circle line passes. It is the most common military method to express direction. When using an azimuth, the point from which the azimuth originates is the center of an imaginary circle.

Q: If 15 men 4 hours per day works for 14 days get Rs.35/- then how many men required if the work is 8 hours per day for 10 days they get 50/- ? 3073 0

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    12
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    13
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    14
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    15
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Answer : 4. "15"
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Answer: D) 15 Explanation: We know M1×D1×H1W1 = M2×D2×H2W2    => 15×4×1435 = M×8×1050   => M = 15

Q: How many number of weights do you need to weight 31 kg of Rice if you have one kg of weight stone ? 3072 0

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    3
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    5
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    7
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    9
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Answer : 2. "5"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 5 Explanation: There are total 5 ways.we have only one kg of weight so,2kg = 1kg + 1kg4kg = 1 + 2 + 18kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 116kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 131kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16So 5 weights are needed.

Q: When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will 3052 0

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    Lose electrons and forms cations
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    Gain electrons and forms anions
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    Lose electrons and forms anions
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    Gain electrons and forms cations
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Answer : 1. "Lose electrons and forms cations"
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Answer: A) Lose electrons and forms cations Explanation: When combining with nonmetallic atoms, metallic atoms generally will Lose electrons and forms cations.   As the ionization energy of te metals are very low, so they can easily lose electrons and form positively charged ion called cations.

Q: A, B, C and D enter into partnership. A subscribes 1/3 of the capital B 1/4, C 1/5 and D the rest. How much share did A get in a profit of Rs.2490 ? 3048 0

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    Rs. 820
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    Rs. 830
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    Rs. 840
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    Rs. 850
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Answer : 2. "Rs. 830"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Rs. 830 Explanation: Let the total amount in the partnership be 'x'.Then A's share = x/3B's share = x/4C's share = x/5D's share = x - (x/3 + x/4 +x/5) = 13x/60 A : B : C : D = x/3 : x/4 : x/5 : 13x/60 = 20 : 15 : 12 : 13 A's share in the profit of Rs. 2490 = 20 (2490/60) = Rs. 830.

Q: Choose the antonym of the word given from the following options ? MUNDANE 3047 0

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    Extraordinary
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    Regular
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    Visionary
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    Routine
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Answer : 1. "Extraordinary"
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Answer: A) Extraordinary Explanation:

Q: In a queue, Shankar is ninth from the rear end. Althaf's place is eighth from the front. Nitu is standing between the two. What could be the minimum numbers of boys standing in the queue ? 3046 0

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    18
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    14
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    22
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    24
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Answer : 2. "14"
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Answer: B) 14 Explanation: 1 2 3 4 5 6(Shankar) 7(Nitu) 8(Althaf) 9 10 11 12 13 14Here, Althaf is 8th from front, Shankar is 9th from rear end and Nitu is between themSo minimum no. of boys standing in the queue = 14

Q: Sponge is to Porous as Rubber is to 3036 0

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    Inflexible
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    Elastic
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    Solid
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    Massive
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Answer : 2. "Elastic"
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Answer: B) Elastic Explanation: A sponge is a porous material. Rubber is an elastic material.  Since Rubber is not a Massive or solid and not an inflexible thing, it is elastic.

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