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GATE2019 ME-1: GA-8
Congo was named by Europeans, Congo's dictator Mobuto later changed the name of the county and the river to Zaire with the objective of Africanising names of persons and spaces. However, the name Zaire was a Portuguese alteration of Nzadi o Nzere, ... names was prevented by the Portuguese As a dictator Mobuto ordered the Portuguese to alter the name of the river to Zaire
Congo was named by Europeans, Congo’s dictator Mobuto later changed the name of the county and the river to Zaire with the objective of Africanising names of persons an...
Arjun
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Applied Course | Mock GATE | Test 1 | Question: 8
The last sentence has been deleted from the following paragraph. From the given options, choose that one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. For decades, psychologists believed that men experienced ... characteristic attribute of depression. Men's irritability is usually seen as a telling sign of medical problems.
The last sentence has been deleted from the following paragraph. From the given options, choose that one that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way.For deca...
Applied Course
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Jan 16, 2019
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GATE2017 CE-1: GA-6
The old concert hall was demolished because of fears that the foundation would be affected by the construction of the new metro line in the area. Modern technology for underground metro construction tried to mitigate the impact of pressurized air pockets ... to metro construction in that area. pressurized air can be used to excavate large amount of soil from underground areas.
The old concert hall was demolished because of fears that the foundation would be affected by the construction of the new metro line in the area. Modern technology for un...
Milicevic3306
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Mar 26, 2018
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GATE2018 EC: GA-10
A coastal region with unparalleled beauty is home to many species of animals. It is dotted with coral reefs and unspoilt white sandy beaches. It has remained inaccessible to tourists due to poor connectivity and lack of accommodation. A company has ... are on the decline and could soon vanish. Helicopter connectivity would lead to an increase in tourists coming to the region.
A coastal region with unparalleled beauty is home to many species of animals. It is dotted with coral reefs and unspoilt white sandy beaches. It has remained inaccessible...
Lakshman Bhaiya
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Feb 21, 2018
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2018 EC: GA-8
The Cricket Board has long recognized John's potential as a leader of the team. However, his on-field temper has always been a matter of concern for them since his junior days. While this aggression has filled stadia with die-hard fans, it has taken a toll on his own batting. Until recently, ... , (ii) and (iii) only (iii) and (iv) only (ii) and (iv) only (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
The Cricket Board has long recognized John’s potential as a leader of the team. However, his on-field temper has always been a matter of concern for them since his juni...
Lakshman Bhaiya
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Feb 21, 2018
Verbal Aptitude
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verbal : Which one of the following can be inferred from the passage?
Why should this absolutely God-given faculty of memory retain so much better the events of yesterday than those of last year, and, best of all, those of an hour ago? Why, again, in old age should its grasp ... operates is the key to understand this faculty. (D) The functions of faculty of memory are beyond human comprehension
Why should this absolutely God-given faculty of memory retain so much better the events of yesterday than those of last year, and, best of all, those of an hour ago? Why,...
VIKAS TIWARI
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Dec 30, 2017
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GATE2017 EC-2: GA-6
If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for all reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mutually antagonistic parts and the effects this ... an impartial perspective. An intimate association offers an impartial perspective. Actors are typically associated with the impartial recording of matters.
“If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for all reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mu...
admin
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Nov 23, 2017
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GATE2017 ME-2: GA-6
"If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for the reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mutually antagonistic parts and the effects this mutilation ... recording of these matters." Which of the following is closest in meaning to 'cleaving' ? deteriorating arguing departing splitting
"If you are looking for a history of India, or for an account of the rise and fall of the British Raj, or for the reason of the cleaving of the subcontinent into two mutu...
Arjun
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Arjun
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Feb 26, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2017 ME-1: GA-6
"Here, throughout the early $1820$s, Stuart continued to fight his losing battle to allow his sepoys to wear their caste-marks and their own choice of facial hair on parade, being again reprimanded by the commander-in-chief. His retort that ... to wear caste-marks. The commander-in-chief was exempt from the Europeans prejudice that dictated how the sepoys were to dress.
"Here, throughout the early $1820$s, Stuart continued to fight his losing battle to allow his sepoys to wear their caste-marks and their own choice of facial hair on para...
Arjun
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Feb 26, 2017
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GATE CSE 2017 Set 2 | Question: GA-6
We lived in a culture that denied any merit to literary works, considering them important only when they were handmaidens to something seemingly more urgent - namely ideology. This was a country where all gestures, even the most private, were ... that ideology is not as important as literature is revealed by the word: culture' seemingly' urgent' political'
“We lived in a culture that denied any merit to literary works, considering them important only when they were handmaidens to something seemingly more urgent – namely...
Arjun
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Feb 14, 2017
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GATE CSE 2017 Set 1 | Question: GA-6
"The hold of the nationalist imagination on our colonial past is such that anything inadequately or improperly nationalist is just not history." Which of the following statements best reflects the author's opinion? Nationalists ... filter of nationalism. Our colonial past never happened. Nationalism has to be both adequately and properly imagined.
"The hold of the nationalist imagination on our colonial past is such that anything inadequately or improperly nationalist is just not history."Which of the following sta...
Arjun
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Arjun
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Feb 14, 2017
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GATE2016 Aptitude Set 8: GA-8
Sourya committee had proposed the establishment of Sourya Institutes of Technology (SITs) in line with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to cater to the technological and industrial needs of a developing country. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above sentence? ... and (iv) only. (i) and (iv) only. (ii) and (iv) only. (ii) and (iii) only.
Sourya committee had proposed the establishment of Sourya Institutes of Technology (SITs) in line with Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) to cater to the technologica...
makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 25, 2017
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GATE2016 Aptitude Set 8: GA-7
A poll of students appearing for masters in engineering indicated that $60$% of the students believed that mechanical engineering is a profession unsuitable for women. A research study on women with masters or higher degrees in mechanical ... or higher degrees in mechanical engineering. The number of women pursuing higher degrees in mechanical engineering is small.
A poll of students appearing for masters in engineering indicated that $60$% of the students believed that mechanical engineering is a profession unsuitable for women. A ...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 25, 2017
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GATE2016 Aptitude Set 8: GA-4
R2D2 is a robot. R2D2 can repair aeroplanes. No other robot can repair aeroplanes. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements? R2D2 is a robot which can only repair aeroplanes. R2D2 is the only robot which can repair aeroplanes. R2D2 is a robot which can repair only aeroplanes. Only R2D2 is a robot.
R2D2 is a robot. R2D2 can repair aeroplanes. No other robot can repair aeroplanes. Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements?R2D2 is a ro...
makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 25, 2017
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GATE2016 CE-2: GA-7
Today, we consider Ashoka as a great ruler because of the copious evidence he left behind in the form of stone carved edicts. Historians tend to correlate greatness of a king at his time with the availability of evidence today. Which of the following can ... of kings are a reminder of their greatness. A king's greatness, as we know him today, is interpreted by historians.
Today, we consider Ashoka as a great ruler because of the copious evidence he left behind in the form of stone carved edicts. Historians tend to correlate greatness of a ...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 25, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2016 EC-3: GA-7
The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a source of concern. It is estimated that inoculating $70$% of pets and stray dogs against rabies can lead to a significant reduction in the ... can be eradicated in India by vaccinating $70$% of stray dogs. Stray dogs are the main source of rabies worldwide.
The overwhelming number of people infected with rabies in India has been flagged by the World Health Organization as a source of concern. It is estimated that inoculating...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 25, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2016 EC-2: GA-7
Social science disciplines were in existence in an amorphous form until the colonial period when they were institutionalized. In varying degrees, they were intended to further the colonial interest. In the time of globalization and the economic rise of postcolonial countries like India, conventional ... . (ii) only (i) and (iii) only. (ii) and (iv) only. (iii) and (iv) only.
Social science disciplines were in existence in an amorphous form until the colonial period when they were institutionalized. In varying degrees, they were intended to fu...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 21, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2016 ME-2: GA-7
A smart city integrates all modes of transport, uses clean energy and promotes sustainable use of resources. It also uses technology to ensure safety and security of the city, something which critics argue, will lead to a surveillance state. Which of the following can be ... that smart cities promote surveillance. (i) and (iv) only (ii) and (iii) only (iv) only (i) only
A smart city integrates all modes of transport, uses clean energy and promotes sustainable use of resources. It also uses technology to ensure safety and security of the ...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 20, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2016 EC-1: GA-8
Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra's brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithra wins more often than Leela does. Which one of the following statements must be TRUE ... Leela is the oldest of the three. Shiva is a better chess player than Pavithra. Pavithra is the youngest of the three.
Leela is older than her cousin Pavithra. Pavithra’s brother Shiva is older than Leela. When Pavithra and Shiva are visiting Leela, all three like to play chess. Pavithr...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Jan 19, 2017
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2016 EC-1: GA-7
In a world filled with uncertainty, he was glad to have many good friends. He had always assisted them in times of need and was confident that they would reciprocate. However, the events of the last week proved him wrong. Which of the following inference(s) is/are logically valid ... need. His friends did not help him last week. (i) and (ii) (iii) and (iv) (iii) only (iv) only
In a world filled with uncertainty, he was glad to have many good friends. He had always assisted them in times of need and was confident that they would reciprocate. How...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Test by Bikram | Mock GATE | Test 1 | Question: 60
Read the following passage carefully, and answer the question that follows: People who oppose the law that makes it mandatory for two wheeler riders to wear helmets argue that in a democracy, people have the right to take risks as long ... laws is lower than in states with no laws. A great number of people die in road accidents even otherwise.
Read the following passage carefully, and answer the question that follows:People who oppose the law that makes it mandatory for two wheeler riders to wear helmets argue ...
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Jan 16, 2017
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GATE2014 AG: GA-7
Moving into a world of big data will require us to change our thinking about the merits of exactitude. To apply the conventional mindset of measurement to the digital, connected world of the twenty-first century is to miss a crucial point. As ... data is obsessed with exactness Exactitude is not critical in dealing with big data Sparse data leads to a bias in the analysis
Moving into a world of big data will require us to change our thinking about the merits of exactitude. To apply the conventional mindset of measurement to the digital, co...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Mar 21, 2016
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2014 EC-1: GA-7
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 $10$ ... Rs $9$ lakh A non-resident male with annual income Rs $16$ lakh A non-resident female with annual income Rs $16$ lakh
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...
makhdoom ghaya
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makhdoom ghaya
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Mar 18, 2016
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2014 AE: GA-3
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 ... to give in to Rajan's request to work with him. Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together.
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 ...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 16, 2016
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2013 EE: GA-7
Statement: There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on. Which one of the following is the best inference from the above statement? The emergence ... . Nationalism in India emerged in the context of colonialism. Nationalism in India is homogeneous. Nationalism in India is heterogeneous
Statement: There were different streams of freedom movements in colonial India carried out by the moderates, liberals, radicals, socialists, and so on.Which one of the fo...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 16, 2016
Verbal Aptitude
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GATE2012 CY: GA-6
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedient, intact and fighting, even when the odds and conditions were against them. Which ... their seniors. The harsh discipline to which the legions were subjected to led to the odds and conditions being against them.
One of the legacies of the Roman legions was discipline. In the legions, military law prevailed and discipline was brutal. Discipline on the battlefield kept units obedie...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 15, 2016
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GATE2012 AR: GA-10
The documents expose the cynicism of the government officials - and yet as the media website reflects, not a single newspaper has reported on their existence. Which one of the following inferences may be drawn with the greatest accuracy from the ... cared. Media reports did not show the existence of the documents. The documents reveal the attitude of the government officials.
The documents expose the cynicism of the government officials – and yet as the media website reflects, not a single newspaper has reported on their existence.Which one ...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 15, 2016
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GATE2012 AE: GA-10
In the early nineteenth century, theories of social evolution were inspired less by Biology than by the conviction of social scientists that there was a growing improvement in social institutions. Progress was taken for granted and social scientists attempted to ... was a fact. did not approve of Biology. framed the laws of progress. emphasized Biology over Social Sciences.
In the early nineteenth century, theories of social evolution were inspired less by Biology than by the conviction of social scientists that there was a growing improveme...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 15, 2016
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GATE2011 GG: GA-10
In order to develop to full potential, a baby needs to be physically able to respond to the environment. It can be inferred from the passage that Full physical potential is needed in order for a baby to be able to respond to the environment. ... be developed to its full potential. A physically able baby needs to develop its full potential in order to respond to its environment.
In order to develop to full potential, a baby needs to be physically able to respond to theenvironment.It can be inferred from the passage thatFull physical potential is ...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 15, 2016
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GATE CSE 2016 Set 2 | Question: GA-07
Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for example, is ubiquitous. Many believe that the internet itself is an unintended consequence of the ... are both intended inventions. (i) only (ii) only Both (i) and (ii) Neither (i) nor (ii)
Computers were invented for performing only high-end useful computations. However, it is no understatement that they have taken over our world today. The internet, for ex...
Akash Kanase
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Akash Kanase
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Feb 12, 2016
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