Aptitude Mechanical previous year questions with answer


Ques 91 Gate 2018 Set-1


From the time the front of a train enters a platform, it takes 25 seconds for the back of the train to leave the platform, while travelling at a constant speed of 54 km/h. At the same speed, it takes 14 seconds to pass a man running at 9 km/h in the same direction as the train. What is the length of the train and that of the platform in meters, respectively?

A

210 and 140

B

162.5 and 187.5

C

245 and 130

D

175 and 200



Ques 92 Gate 2018 Set-1


Consider the following three statements: (i) Some roses are red.
(ii) All red flowers fade quickly.
(iii) Some roses fade quickly.
Which of the following statements can be logically inferred from the above statements?

A

If (i) is true and (ii) is false, then (iii) is false.

B

If (i) is true and (ii) is false, then (iii) is true.

C

If (i) and (ii) are true, then (iii) is true

D

If (i) and (ii) are false, then (iii) is false



Ques 93 Gate 2014 Set-1


Choose the most appropriate phrase from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
The aircraft take off as soon as its flight plan was filed.

A

Is allowed to

B

will be allowed to

C

was allowed to

D

has been allowed to



Ques 94 Gate 2014 Set-1


Read the statements:

All women are entrepreneurs. Some women are doctors. Which of the following conclusions can be logically inferred from the above statements?

A

All women are doctors

B

All doctors are entrepreneurs

C

All entrepreneurs are women

D

Some entrepreneurs are doctors



Ques 95 Gate 2014 Set-1


Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence.
Many ancient cultures attributed disease to supernatural causes. However, modern science has largely helped _________ such notions.

A

impel

B

dispel

C

propel

D

repel



Ques 96 Gate 2014 Set-1


What is the next number in the series?
12 35 81 173 357 ____


725 is the correct answer.


Ques 97 Gate 2014 Set-1


Find the odd one from the following group:
W,E,K,O       I,Q,W,A       F,N,T,X       N,V,B,D

A

W,E,K,O

B

I,Q,W,A

C

F,N,T,X

D

N,V,B,D



Ques 98 Gate 2014 Set-1


For submitting tax returns, all resident males with annual income below Rs 10 lakh should fill up Form P and all resident females with income below Rs 8 lakh should fill up Form Q. All people with incomes above Rs 10 lakh should fill up Form R, except non residents with income above Rs 15 lakhs, who should fill up Form S. All others should fill Form T. An example of a person who should fill Form T is

A

a resident male with annual income Rs 9 lakh

B

a resident female with annual income Rs 9 lakh

C

a non-resident male with annual income Rs 16 lakh

D

a non-resident female with annual income Rs 16 lakh



Ques 99 Gate 2014 Set-1


A train that is 280 metres long, travelling at a uniform speed, crosses a platform in 60 seconds and passes a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. What is the length of the platform in metres?


560 is the correct answer.


Ques 100 GATE 2014 Set-1


The statistics of runs scored in a series by four batsmen are provided in the following table. Who is the most consistent batsman of these four?

A

K

B

L

C

M

D

N