GATE General Aptitude Practice Questions Practice Test

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  1. 1. Verbal Aptitude

    Choose the word that best completes: 'Her argument was so ___ that no one could refute it.'

    • a.weak
    • b.cogent
    • c.vague
    • d.trivial

    Answer: b

    Explanation: 'Cogent' means clear, logical, and convincing.

  2. 2. Verbal Aptitude

    'Ephemeral' most nearly means:

    • a.Short-lived
    • b.Permanent
    • c.Heavy
    • d.Loud

    Answer: a

    Explanation: 'Ephemeral' means lasting a very short time.

  3. 3. Verbal Aptitude

    Antonym of 'expand':

    • a.Grow
    • b.Enlarge
    • c.Stretch
    • d.Contract

    Answer: d

    Explanation: The antonym of 'expand' is 'contract'.

  4. 4. Verbal Aptitude

    Fill in: 'The results were ___ with our expectations.'

    • a.consistent in
    • b.consistent with
    • c.consist of
    • d.consistent to

    Answer: b

    Explanation: 'Consistent with' is the correct collocation.

  5. 5. Numerical Aptitude

    A shopkeeper gives a 10% discount on a 500 item. The price paid is:

    • a.450
    • b.480
    • c.400
    • d.490

    Answer: a

    Explanation: 500 x 0.9 = 450.

  6. 6. Numerical Aptitude

    If 5 machines make 5 items in 5 minutes, how long do 100 machines take to make 100 items?

    • a.100 minutes
    • b.20 minutes
    • c.1 minute
    • d.5 minutes

    Answer: d

    Explanation: Each machine makes 1 item in 5 minutes; 100 machines make 100 items in 5 minutes.

  7. 7. Numerical Aptitude

    The next term: 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ?

    • a.36
    • b.30
    • c.49
    • d.40

    Answer: a

    Explanation: Perfect squares; 6^2 = 36.

  8. 8. Logical Reasoning

    If all Bloops are Razzies and all Razzies are Lazzies, then all Bloops are:

    • a.Only Razzies
    • b.Lazzies
    • c.Not Lazzies
    • d.None

    Answer: b

    Explanation: By transitivity, all Bloops are Lazzies.

  9. 9. Logical Reasoning

    A is B's father. B is C's father. A is C's:

    • a.Father
    • b.Brother
    • c.Grandfather
    • d.Uncle

    Answer: c

    Explanation: A is the grandfather of C.

  10. 10. Logical Reasoning

    If MONDAY is to 6 letters, then FRIDAY has:

    • a.6 letters
    • b.7 letters
    • c.5 letters
    • d.8 letters

    Answer: a

    Explanation: FRIDAY has 6 letters.

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