GATE MA 2017 Question Paper (05-Feb-2017) Shift 2

Question 1

The ninth and the tenth of this month are Monday and Tuesday __________

Accepted Answer

respectively

Answer

figuratively

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retrospectively

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rightfully

Question 2

It is __________ to read this year's textbook __________ the last year's.

Accepted Answer

easier, than

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most easy, than

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easier, from

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easiest, from

Question 3

A rule states that in order to drink beer, one must be over 18 years old. In a bar, there are 4 people. P is 16 years old, Q is 25 years old. R is drinking milkshake and S is drinking a beer. What must be checked to ensure that the rule is being followed?

Accepted Answer

Only P's drink and S's age

Answer

Only P's drink

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Only S's age

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Only P's drink, Q's drink and S's age

Question 4

Fatima starts from point P. goes North for 3 km, and then East for 4 km to reach point Q. She then turns to face point P and goes 15 km in that direction. She then goes North for 6 km. How far is she from point P, and in which direction should she go to reach point P?

Accepted Answer

8 km, East

Answer

12 km, North

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6 km, East

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10 km, North

Question 5

500 students are taking one or more courses out of Chemistry, Physics, and Mathematics. Registration records indicate course enrolment as follows: Chemistry (329), Physics (186), Mathematics (295), Chemistry and Physics (83), Chemistry and Mathematics (217), and Physics and Mathematics (63). How many students are taking all 3 subjects?

Accepted Answer

53

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37

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43

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47