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Electrical Engineering Gate 2014 Set-3 Questions with Answer

Ques 27 GATE 2014 SET-3

Integration of the complex function f(z)=z2/(z2-1), in the counterclockwise direction, around |z-1|=1 is

A

-πi

B

0

C

πi

D

2πi


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 28 GATE 2014 SET-3

The mean thickness and variance of silicon steel laminations are 0.2 mm and 0.02 respectively. The varnish insulation is applied on both the sides of the laminations. The mean thickness of one side insulation and its variance are 0.1 mm and 0.01 respectively. If the transformer core is made using 100 such varnish coated laminations, the mean thickness and variance of the core respectively are

A

30 mm and 0.22

B

30 mm and 2.44

C

40 mm and 2.44

D

40 mm and 4.0


(d) is the correct answer.

Ques 29 GATE 2014 SET-3

The function f(x)=ex-1 is to be solved using Newton-Raphson method. If the initial value of x0 is taken as 1.0, then the absolute error observed at 2nd iteration is ________.


(0.05 to 0.07) is the correct answer.

Ques 30 GATE 2014 SET-3

Which one of the above underlined parts of the sentence is NOT appropriate?

A

I

B

II

C

III

D

IV


(d) is the correct answer.

Ques 31 GATE 2014 SET-3

If she _______ how to calibrate the instrument, she _______ done the experiment.

A

knows, will have

B

knew, had

C

had known, could have

D

should have known, would have


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 32 GATE 2014 SET-3

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word "coherent".

A

sticky

B

well-connected

C

rambling

D

friendly


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 33 GATE 2014 SET-3

Which number does not belong in the series below?
2, 5, 10, 17, 26, 37, 50, 64

A

17

B

37

C

64

D

26


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 34 GATE 2014 SET-3

The table below has question-wise data on the performance of students in an examination. The marks for each question are also listed. There is no negative or partial marking in the examination.

Q No.MarksNot Attempted
126
232
323
What is the average of the marks obtained by the class in the examination?

A

1.34

B

1.74

C

3.02

D

3.91


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 35 GATE 2014 SET-3

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 in time for the programme. The instruction you think that is appropriate for this is

A

Students should come at 9.00 a.m. and parents should come at 10.00 a.m.

B

Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m. accompanied by a parent, and other parents and students should come by 10.00 a.m.

C

Students who are not participating should come by 10.00 a.m. and they should not bring their parents. Participating students should come at 9.00 a.m.

D

Participating students should come before 9.00 a.m. Parents who accompany them should come at 9.00 a.m. All others should come at 10.00 a.m.


(b) is the correct answer.

Ques 36 GATE 2014 SET-3

By the beginning of the 20th 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 behind our sun.
Which of the following inference(s) may be drawn from the above passage?
(i) Our understanding of the universe changes based on the positions of stars
(ii) Paradigm shifts usually occur at the beginning of centuries
(iii) Stars are important objects in the universe
(iv) Experimental evidence was important in confirming this paradigm shift

A

(i), (ii) and (iv)

B

(iii) only

C

(i) and (iv)

D

(iv) only


(d) is the correct answer.

Ques 37 GATE 2014 SET-3

The Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in Rupees grew at 7% during 2012-2013. For international comparison, the GDP is compared in US Dollars (USD) after conversion based on the market exchange rate. During the period 2012-2013 the exchange rate for the USD increased from Rs. 50/ USD to Rs. 60/ USD. India's GDP in USD during the period 2012-2013

A

increased by 5%

B

decreased by 11%

C

decreased by 20%

D

decreased by 11.8%


(d) is the correct answer.

Ques 38 GATE 2014 SET-3

The ratio of male to female students in a college for five years is plotted in the following line graph. If the number of female students in 2011 and 2012 is equal, what is the ratio of male students in 2012 to male students in 2011?

A

1:1

B

2:1

C

1.5:1

D

2.5:1


(c) is the correct answer.

Ques 39 GATE 2014 SET-3

Consider the equation: (7526)8 - (Y)8 = (4364)8, where (X)N stands for X to the base N. Find Y.

A

1632

B

1737

C

3142

D

3162


(c) is the correct answer.

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