GATE Practice Question and Answer

Q: I have three eyes but only one leg. I still close one even if you beg.  What am I? 873 0

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A traffic light. It has three 'eyes' (the red, orange and green lights) and the leg is the pole holding it up. Many people beg the light to stay green as they’re approaching.

Q: _U_R_Y_ Complete this 7 letter word _U_R_Y_ 1. Girls like it2. Boys use it3. Parents hate it. 871 0

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HURRAYS.

Q: How many minutes does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes ? 850 0

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    36 7/9 min
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    32 8/11 min
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    34 3/11 min
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    65 5/11 min
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Answer : 2. "32 8/11 min"
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Answer: B) 32 8/11 min Explanation: 55 min. spaces are covered in 60 min. 60 min. spaces are covered in min. = min. Loss in 64 min. = min. Loss in 24 hrs = min. = min.

Q: Which sample is a pure substance? 839 0

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    Table salt
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    Pure water
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    a test tube of zinc oxide
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    All the above
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Answer : 4. "All the above"
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Answer: D) All the above Explanation: A pure substance can be defined as any single type of material that has not been contaminated by another substance. In chemistry, a pure substance has a definite composition. It can be a compound or an element. A pure substance is considered to be a material that consists of one type of "building block" of matter. Examples of pure substances include tin, sulfur, diamond, water, pure sugar (sucrose), table salt (sodium chloride) and baking soda (sodium bicarbonate). Tin, sulfur, and diamond are examples of pure substances which are chemical elements. All elements are pure substances. Water, sugar, salt and baking soda are pure substances which are chemical compounds. Chemical compounds also are pure substances

Q: What areas would you like to further develop professionally? 830 0

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Why they ask this and what they are looking for:   This question "What areas would you like to further develop professionally?" will uncover whether you are interested and knowledgeable about your own development and as such will can be a cloaked attempt to discover your weaknesses. A common target of the question is to discover how motivated you are to extend yourself. If you are motivated to learn, then you are probably more motivated to do the job well.   How to answer this: First show that you are concerned and active about your own development. You can indicate how development has worked for your in the past. You're right, continued learning and development is important and I continue to work to improve key skills. Do answer the question, of course, but do not show gaping holes in your skill set and especially those in key areas required in the job. A good trick is to talk about developing your skills in new areas that will be of future benefit to the company.   For example : I am in programming now and love the work, but one day I would like to develop into a management role.   Hope this helps you..!

Q: What are the qualities to be independent ? 830 0

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The qualities that a person need, to be independent are: - Have a mind of your own.- Have the confidence to challenge accepted wisdom when required.- Can effectively work alone when necessary.

Q: Present ages of Deepa and Hyma are in the ratio of 5:6 respectively. After four years, this ratio becomes 6: 7. What is the difference between their present ages? 826 0

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    6 yrs
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    4 yrs
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    8 yrs
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    2 yrs
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Answer : 2. "4 yrs"
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Answer: B) 4 yrs Explanation: Let the present age of Deepa = 5p Let the present age of Hyma = 6p After four years their ratio = 6 : 7 => 5p + 46p + 4 = 67 => 35p + 28 = 36p + 24 => p = 4 Therefore, the difference between their ages = 24 - 20 = 4 years.

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