GATE MA 2012 Question Paper (12-Feb-2012) (Shift-2)

Question 1

If $(1.001)^{1259} = 3.52$ and $(1.001)^{2062} = 7.85$, then $(1.001)^{3321} =$

Accepted Answer

27.64

Answer

2.23

Answer

4.33

Answer

11.37

Question 2

One of the parts (A, B, C, D) in the sentence given below contains an ERROR. Which one of the following is INCORRECT? I requested that he should be given the driving test today instead of tomorrow.

Accepted Answer

should be given

Answer

requested that

Answer

the driving test

Answer

instead of tomorrow

Question 3

Which one of the following options is the closest in meaning to the word given below? Latitude

Accepted Answer

Freedom

Answer

Eligibility

Answer

Coercion

Answer

Meticulousness

Question 4

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Given the seriousness of the situation that he had to face, his _______ was impressive.

Accepted Answer

nonchalance

Answer

beggary

Answer

nomenclature

Answer

jealousy

Question 5

Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: If the tired soldier wanted to lie down, he _______ the mattress out on the balcony.

Accepted Answer

should take

Answer

shall take

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should have taken

Answer

will have taken