Civil Engineering Gate Yearwise
Civil Engineering Gate 2014 Set-I Questions
Ques 1Aptitude
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
a) understanding
b) meaning
c) concentration
d) stability
a is the correct answer.
Ques 2Aptitude
Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
One of his biggest ______ was his ability to forgive.
a) vice
b) virtues
c) choices
d) strength
b is the correct answer.
Ques 3Aptitude
If y = 5x2 + 3, then the tangent at x = 0, y = 3
a) passes through x = 0, y = 0
b) has a slope of +1
c) is parallel to the x-axis
d) has a slope of −1
d is the correct answer.
Ques 4Aptitude
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?
a) Rajan has decided to work only in a group.
b) Rajan and Sajan were formed into a group against their wishes.
c) Sajan had decided to give in to Rajan’s request to work with him.
d) Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together
c is the correct answer.
Ques 5Aptitude
A foundry has a fixed daily cost of Rs 50,000 whenever it operates and a variable cost of Rs 800Q, where Q is the daily production in tonnes. What is the cost of production in Rs per tonne for a daily production of 100 tonnes?
1300 is the correct answer.
Ques 6Aptitude
Find the odd one in the following group:
ALRVX, EPVZB, ITZDF, OYEIK
a) ALRVX
b) EPVZB
c) ITZDF
d) OYEIK
d is the correct answer.