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GATE Electrical 2019 | GA Question: 8
An award-winning study by a group of researchers suggests that men are as prone to buying on impulse as women but women feel more guilty about shopping. which one of the following statements can be inferred from the given text? Some men and ... in buying on impulse Few men and women indulge in buying on impulse Many men and women indulge in buying on impulse
An award-winning study by a group of researchers suggests that men are as prone to buying on impulse as women but women feel more guilty about shopping.which one of the ...
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GATE Electrical 2012 | Question: 62
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedient, intact and fighting, even when the odds and conditions were against ... . The harsh discipline to which the legions were subjected to led to the odds and conditions being against them.
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedie...
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GATE Electrical 2012 | Question: 60
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? $\textbf{Latitude}$ Eligibility Freedom Coercion Meticulousness
Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below?$\textbf{Latitude}$EligibilityFreedomCoercionMeticulousness
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GATE Electrical 2012 | Question: 59
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\textbf{Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his _______was impressive.}$ beggary nomenclature jealousy nonchalance
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\textbf{Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his ...
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GATE Electrical 2012 | Question: 58
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: $\textbf{If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he _______ the mattress out on the balcony.}$ should take shall take should have taken will have taken
Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:$\textbf{If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he _______ the m...
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GATE Electrical 2012 | Question: 56
One of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence given below contains an ERROR. Which one of the following is $\textbf{INCORRECT}$? $\textbf{I requested that he should be given the driving test today instead of tomorrow.}$ requested that should be given the driving test instead of tomorrow
One of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence given below contains an ERROR. Which one of the following is $\textbf{INCORRECT}$?$\textbf{I requested that he should be giv...
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GATE Electrical 2017 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
Saturn is _______ to be seen on a clear night with the naked eye. Enough bright Bright enough As enough bright Bright as enough
Saturn is _______ to be seen on a clear night with the naked eye.Enough brightBright enoughAs enough brightBright as enough
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GATE Electrical 2017 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
"The hold of the nationalist imagination on our colonial past is such that anything inadequately or improperly nationalist is just not history." Which of the following statements best reflects the author's opinion? ... filter of nationalism. Our colonial past never happened. Nationalism has to be both adequately and properly imagined.
"The hold of the nationalist imagination on our colonial past is such that anything inadequately or improperly nationalist is just not history."Which of the following sta...
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GATE Electrical 2017 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
Research in the workplace reveals that people work for many reasons ________. Money beside Beside money Money besides Besides money
Research in the workplace reveals that people work for many reasons ________.Money besideBeside moneyMoney besidesBesides money
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GATE Electrical 2017 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
After Rajendra Chola returned from his voyage to Indonesia, he ________ to visit the temple in Thanjavur. Was wishing Is wishing Wished Had wished
After Rajendra Chola returned from his voyage to Indonesia, he ________ to visit the temple in Thanjavur.Was wishingIs wishingWishedHad wished
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GATE Electrical 2013 | Question: 62
Statement: There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on. Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement? The ... in India emerged in the context of colonialism. Nationalism in India is homogeneous. Nationalism in India is heterogeneous.
Statement: There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by themoderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on.Which one of the fol...
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GATE Electrical 2013 | Question: 56
They were requested not to $\textbf{quarrel}$ with others. Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word $\textbf{quarrel}$? make out call out dig out fall out
They were requested not to $\textbf{quarrel}$ with others.Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word $\textbf{quarrel}$?make outcall outdig ...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 3 | GA Question: 7
By the beginning of the $20^{th}$ century, several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. However, the clinching evidence was provided by experimental measurements of the position of a star which was directly ... confirming this paradigm shift (i), (ii) and (iv) (iii) only (i) and (iv) (iv) only
By the beginning of the $20^{th}$ century, several hypotheses were being proposed, suggesting a paradigm shift in our understanding of the universe. However, the clinchin...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 3 | GA Question: 6
A dance programme is scheduled for $10.00$ $a.m$. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event. These students should be accompanied by a parent. Other students and parents should come ... Parents who accompany them should come at $9.00$ $a.m$. All others should come at $10.00$ $a.m$.
A dance programme is scheduled for $10.00$ $a.m$. Some students are participating in the programme and they need to come an hour earlier than the start of the event. Thes...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 3 | GA Question: 1
$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{While trying to collect}}} \text{ an envelop } \underset{II}{\underline{\text{from the table, }}} \underset{III}{\underline{\text{Mr.X fell down}}} \text{ and } \underset{IV}{\underline{\text{was losing consciousness}}}$ Which one of the above underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate? $I$ $II$ $III$ $IV$
$\underset{I}{\underline{\text{While trying to collect}}} \text{ an envelop } \underset{II}{\underline{\text{from the table, }}} \underset{III}{\underline{\text{Mr.X fell...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
The number of people diagnosed with dengue fever (contracted from the bite of a mosquito) in north India is twice the number diagnosed last year. Municipal authorities have concluded that measures to control the mosquito population ... diagnostic test The number of people with malarial fever (also contracted from mosquito bites) has increased this year
The number of people diagnosed with dengue fever (contracted from the bite of a mosquito) in north India is twice the number diagnosed last year. Municipal authorities ha...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 2 | GA Question: 3
Match the columns: ... $1:P, 2:Q, 3:R, 4:S$ $1:Q, 2:R, 3:S, 4:P$ $1:S, 2:P, 3:R, 4:Q$
Match the columns:$\begin{array}{llll} & \text{Column 1} & & \text{Column 2} \\ 1. & \text{eradicate} & P. & \text{misrepresent} \\ 2. & \text{distort} & Q. & \text{soak ...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
The Palghat Gap (or Palakkad Gap), a region about $30\:km$ wide in the southern part of the Western Ghats in India, is lower than the hilly terrain to its north and south. The exact reasons for the formation of ... weather patterns in neighbouring parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala Higher summer temperatures result in higher rainfall near the Palghat Gap area
The Palghat Gap (or Palakkad Gap), a region about $30\:km$ wide in the southern part of the Western Ghats in India, is lower than the hilly terrain to its north and south...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
In a press meet on the recent scam, the minister said, "The buck stops here". What did the minister convey by the statement? He wants all the money He will return the money He will assume final responsibility He will resist all enquiries
In a press meet on the recent scam, the minister said, "The buck stops here". What did the minister convey by the statement?He wants all the moneyHe will return the money...
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GATE Electrical 2014 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. He could not understand the judges awarding her the first prize, because he thought that her performance was quite __________. superb medium mediocre exhilarating
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.He could not understand the judges awarding her the first prize, because ...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 6
Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage: Since the report lacked needed information, it was of no use to them. The report was useless to them because there were no needed ... it was not real useful to them. Since the report lacked needed information, it would not had been useful to them
Out of the following four sentences, select the most suitable sentence with respect to grammar and usage:Since the report lacked needed information, it was of no use to t...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 2
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly. The industrialist had a personnel jet. I write my experience in my personnel diary. All personnel are being given the day off. Being religious is a personnel aspect.
Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.The industrialist had a personnel jet.I write my experience in my personnel diary.All personnel are being giv...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 2 | GA Question: 1
We _________ our friend's birthday and we ________ how to make it up to him. Completely forgot -- don't just know Forgot completely -- don't just know Completely forgot -- just don't know Forgot completely -- just don't know
We _________ our friend's birthday and we ________ how to make it up to him.Completely forgot don't just knowForgot completely don't just knowCompletely forgot just...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 6
Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence. The chain snatchers took to their heels when the police party arrived. Took shelter in a thick jungle. Open indiscriminate fire. Took to flight. Unconditionally surrendered.
Select the alternative meaning of the underlined part of the sentence.The chain snatchers took to their heels when the police party arrived.Took shelter in a thick jungle...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 3
Which one of the following combinations is incorrect? Acquiescence - Submission Wheedle - Roundabout Flippancy - Lightness Profligate - Extravagant
Which one of the following combinations is incorrect?Acquiescence - SubmissionWheedle - RoundaboutFlippancy - LightnessProfligate - Extravagant
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 2
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below? She enjoyed herself immensely at the party. She had a terrible time at the party. She had a horrible time at the party. She had a terrific time at the party. She had a terrifying time at the party.
Which of the following options is the closest in meaning to the sentence below?She enjoyed herself immensely at the party.She had a terrible time at the party.She had a h...
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GATE Electrical 2015 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
Didn't you buy _________when you went shopping? Any paper Much paper No paper A few paper
Didn't you buy _________when you went shopping?Any paperMuch paperNo paperA few paper
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | GA Question: 8
Sourya committee had proposed the establishment of Sourya Institutes of Technology $(SITs)$ in line with Indian Institutes of Technology $(IITs)$ to cater to the technological and industrial needs of a developing country. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the ... (iv) only. (i) and (iv) only. (ii) and (iv) only. (ii) and (iii) only.
Sourya committee had proposed the establishment of Sourya Institutes of Technology $(SITs)$ in line with Indian Institutes of Technology $(IITs)$ to cater to the technolo...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 2 | GA Question: 7
A poll of students appearing for masters in engineering indicated that $60$ % of the students believed that mechanical engineering is a profession unsuitable for women. A research study on women with masters or higher degrees ... or higher degrees in mechanical engineering. The number of women pursuing higher degrees in mechanical engineering is small.
A poll of students appearing for masters in engineering indicated that $60$ % of the students believed that mechanical engineering is a profession unsuitable for women. A...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 7
Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for example, is ubiquitous. Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the ... are both intended inventions (i) only (ii) only Both (i) and (ii) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for ex...
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GATE Electrical 2016 Set 1 | GA Question: 1
The man who is now Municipal Commissioner worked as __________. The security guard at a university A security guard at the university A security guard at university The security guard at the university
The man who is now Municipal Commissioner worked as __________.The security guard at a universityA security guard at the universityA security guard at universityThe secur...
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