GATE MA 2014 Question Paper (02-Feb-2014) (Shift 1)

Question 1

A student is required to demonstrate a high level of comprehension of the subject, especially in the social sciences. The word closest in meaning to comprehension is

Accepted Answer

understanding

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meaning

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concentration

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stability

Question 2

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence. One of his biggest __________ was his ability to forgive.

Accepted Answer

virtues

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vice

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choices

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strength

Question 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 sentences?

Accepted Answer

Rajan had believed that Sajan and he would be working together.

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Rajan has decided to work only in a group.

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Rajan and Sajan were formed into a group against their wishes.

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Sajan had decided to give in to Rajan's request to work with him.

Question 4

If $y = 5x^2 + 3$, then the tangent at $x = 0, y = 3$

Accepted Answer

is parallel to the x-axis

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passes through $x = 0, y = 0$

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has a slope of $+1$

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has a slope of $-1$

Question 5

A foundry has a fixed daily cost of Rs 50,000 whenever it operates and a variable cost of Rs $800Q$, where $Q$ is the daily production in tonnes. What is the cost of production in Rs per tonne for a daily production of 100 tonnes?

Accepted Answer

Range: 1300 to 1300