Aptitude GATE previous year questions with answer
Ques 144 Gate 2014 Set-2
The old city of Koenigsberg, which had a German majority population before World War 2, is now called Kaliningrad. After the events of the war, Kaliningrad is now a Russian territory and has a predominantly Russian population. It is bordered by the Baltic Sea on the north and the countries of Poland to the south and west and Lithuania to the east respectively. Which of the statements below can be inferred from this passage?
The passage states that Koenigsberg had a German majority population before World War 2 and is now a Russian territory with a predominantly Russian population. It is surrounded by the Baltic Sea, Poland, and Lithuania. We need to identify the statement that can be directly inferred from the passage.
Analyze the Options:
A) Kaliningrad was historically Russian in its ethnic make up: The passage states that it had a German majority population before World War 2. Therefore, this cannot be inferred.
B) Kaliningrad is a part of Russia despite it not being contiguous with the rest of Russia: The passage says Kaliningrad is Russian territory and is bordered by Poland and Lithuania, indicating that it is separated from the main part of Russia. Therefore, this can be inferred.
C) Koenigsberg was renamed Kaliningrad, as that was its original Russian name: The passage only states that it is now called Kaliningrad. It does not say that Kaliningrad was its original Russian name.
D) Poland and Lithuania are on the route from Kaliningrad to the rest of Russia: The passage states that Poland and Lithuania border Kaliningrad, but it does not specifically state that they are on the route to the rest of Russia.
Correct Answer: B) Kaliningrad is a part of Russia despite it not being contiguous with the rest of Russia.
Ques 145 Gate 2014 Set-2
Match the columns.
| Column 1 | Column 2 |
|---|---|
| 1) eradicate | P) misrepresent |
| 2) distort | Q) soak completely |
| 3) saturate | R) use |
| 4) utilize | S) destroy utterly |
The words in Column 1 need to be matched with their correct meanings in Column 2.
Analyze the Options:
1) eradicate: To destroy something completely. Therefore, 1 → S.
2) distort: To misrepresent or change something from its true form. Therefore, 2 → P.
3) saturate: To soak something completely or fill it to the maximum. Therefore, 3 → Q.
4) utilize: To use something. Therefore, 4 → R.
Correct Answer: a) 1:S, 2:P, 3:Q, 4:R
Ques 146 Gate 2014 Set-2
Who _________ was coming to see us this evening?
The sentence asks about the person who was coming to see us. We need to choose the option that forms a grammatically correct indirect question.
Analyze the Options:
A) you said: "Who you said was coming..." is grammatically correct. The question is formed by placing "you said" after "who" in an embedded question.
B) did you say: "Who did you say was coming..." is also grammatically correct and is the natural direct-question form.
C) did you say that: "Who did you say that was coming..." is not appropriate in this sentence because "that" should not be used here between "say" and the relative/embedded question structure.
D) had you: "Who had you was coming..." is grammatically incorrect.
Correct Answer: B) did you say
Ques 147 Gate 2014 Set-2
Choose the most appropriate phrase from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
India is a post-colonial country because
The sentence asks why India is described as a post-colonial country.
Analyze the Options:
A) It was a former British colony: India was under British colonial rule before gaining independence in 1947. Therefore, this correctly explains why India is a post-colonial country.
B) Indian Information Technology professionals have colonized the world: This is not related to the historical meaning of post-colonial.
C) India does not follow any colonial practices: This does not explain why India is called post-colonial.
D) India has helped other countries gain freedom: This is not the reason India is described as post-colonial.
Correct Answer: A) It was a former British colony
Ques 148 Gate 2014 Set-2
If x is real and |x2 - 2x + 3| = 11, then possible values of |- x3 + x2 - x| include
Ques 149 Gate 2014 Set-1
When a point inside of a tetrahedron (a solid with four triangular surfaces) is connected by straight lines to its corners, how many (new) internal planes are created with these lines? ____________
Ques 150 Gate 2014 Set-1
Round-trip tickets to a tourist destination are eligible for a discount of 10% on the total fare. In addition, groups of 4 or more get a discount of 5% on the total fare. If the one way single person fare is Rs 100, a group of 5 tourists purchasing round-trip tickets will be charged Rs _________.
One way single person fare = ₹100
Round-trip fare for 1 person = 100 × 2 = ₹200
Total fare for 5 persons = 200 × 5 = ₹1000
Discount 1 (Round-trip discount) = 10% of 1000 = ₹100
Fare after first discount = 1000 − 100 = ₹900
Discount 2 (Group of 5 discount) = 5% of 900 = ₹45
Fare after second discount = 900 − 45 = ₹855
A group of 5 tourists purchasing round-trip tickets will be charged ₹855
Ques 151 Gate 2014 Set-1
If (z + 1/z)2=98, compute (z2 + 1/z2)
Ques 152 Gate 2014 Set-1
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 this gap are not clear. It results in the neighbouring regions of Tamil Nadu getting more rainfall from the South West monsoon and the neighbouring regions of Kerala having higher summer temperatures. What can be inferred from this passage?
Evaluate the Options:
• A) The Palghat Gap is caused by high rainfall and high temperatures in southern Tamil Nadu and Kerala - Incorrect.
The passage states that the exact reasons for the formation of the gap are not clear. Rainfall and temperature are effects of the gap, not its causes.
• B) The regions in Tamil Nadu and Kerala that are near the Palghat Gap are low-lying - Incorrect.
The passage only states that the Palghat Gap itself is lower than the hilly terrain to its north and south. It does not state that the neighbouring regions are low-lying.
• C) The low terrain of the Palghat Gap has a significant impact on weather patterns in neighbouring parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala - Correct.
The passage states that the gap results in more rainfall in neighbouring Tamil Nadu and higher summer temperatures in neighbouring Kerala.
• D) Higher summer temperatures result in higher rainfall near the Palghat Gap area - Incorrect.
The passage does not establish that higher temperatures cause higher rainfall. Both are described as effects associated with the Palghat Gap.
Final Answer:
c) The low terrain of the Palghat Gap has a significant impact on weather patterns in neighbouring parts of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Ques 153 Gate 2014 Set-1
In a press meet on the recent scam, the minister said, "The buck stops here". What did the minister convey by the statement?
Interpret the Idiom:
• The phrase "The buck stops here" is an idiomatic expression that signifies ultimate responsibility.
• Historically, "passing the buck" referred to passing on responsibility or blame to someone else. The "buck" in this context refers to an object (like a buckhorn knife) that was passed around in a poker game to indicate whose turn it was to deal or act. When the buck "stops" with someone, it means that person is no longer passing responsibility, but rather accepting it as their own.
Apply to the Context:
• In the context of a press meet about a scam, various parties might be blamed, or responsibility might be deferred.
• When the minister states, "The buck stops here," he is asserting that he will not deflect blame or responsibility to others. Instead, he is taking full and final accountability for the situation or for resolving it.
Evaluate the Options:
• A) He wants all the money: This is incorrect. The idiom does not refer to literal money or wealth.
• B) He will return the money: This is incorrect. While returning money might be a consequence of taking responsibility for a scam, the idiom itself directly addresses accountability, not the act of returning funds.
• C) He will assume final responsibility: This perfectly matches the meaning of the idiom. The minister is conveying that he is the ultimate authority or decision-maker on the matter and accepts the final blame or credit.
• D) He will resist all enquiries: This is incorrect. Taking responsibility generally implies facing the consequences and cooperating with investigations, not resisting them. Resisting enquiries would be a way to avoid responsibility.
Therefore, the statement (c) implies that the minister will assume final responsibility.
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