GATE Practice Question and Answer

Q: If x is a whole number, then x²(x² - 1) is always divisible by ? 2410 0

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    4
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    8
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    12
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    None
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Answer : 3. "12"
Explanation :

Answer: C) 12 Explanation: we can do this by trial and error method. Putting x = 2,we get 2²(2² - 1) = 12.checking with other integers, the above equation always gives a value which is a multiple of 12,So, x²(x² - 1) is always divisible by 12.

Q: Which of the following describes the process of glycolysis? 2409 0

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    It represents the first stage in the chemical oxidation of glucose by a cell.
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    Breakdown of Glucose
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    Converts Glucose to Pyruvate
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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: Glycolysis is the chemical process that converts glucose C₆H₁₂O₆, into Pyruvate, CH₃COCOO− + H⁺.   It represents the first stage in the chemical oxidation of glucose by a cell. The free energy released in this process is used to form the high-energy molecules ATP and NADH.

Q: The Good Governance Day (GGD) is observed on which day in India? 2409 0

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    December 22
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    December 25
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    D) is observed on which day in India? A) December 22 B) December 25 C)
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    is observed on which day in India? A) December 22 B) December 25 C) December 21 D) December 24
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Answer : 2. "December 25"
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Answer: B) December 25 Explanation: The Good Governance Day (GGD) is observed every year in India on the eve of the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Q: Natural Rubber is a Polymer of 2406 0

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    butadiene
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    2methyl-1,3butadiene
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    ethylene
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    isoprene
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Answer : 4. "isoprene"
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Answer: D) isoprene Explanation: Natural Rubber is a Polymer derived from Isoprene.  Natural rubber is an addition polymer that is obtained as a milky white fluid known as Latex from a Tropical Rubber Tree.

Q: In how many ways the letters of the word NUMERICAL can be arranged so that the consonants always occupy the even places ? 2400 0

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    5!
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    6!
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    4!
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    Can't determine
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Answer : 4. "Can't determine"
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Answer: D) Can't determine Explanation: NUMERICAL has 9 positions in which 2, 4, 6, 8 are even positions. And it contains 5 consonents i.e, N, M, R, C & L. Hence this cannot be done as 5 letters cannot be placed in 4 positions. Therefore, Can't be determined.

Q: They come out at night without being called and are lost in the day without being stolen. What are they? 2392 0

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    Light
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    Bats
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    Stars
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    Flights
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Answer : 3. "Stars"
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Answer: C) Stars Explanation: Stars are what that come out at night without being called and are lost in the day without being stolen.

Q: Crack the Missing Letter Puzzle? 2392 0

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    I
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    K
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    L
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    W
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Answer : 3. "L"
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Answer: C) L Explanation: 13 x 2 = 26 => Z (opposite side) 12 x 2 = 24 => X (opposite side) 13 x 1 = 13 => M (opposite side) 12 x 1 = 12 => L (opposite side)

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Answer : 4. "Tanuja"
Explanation :

Answer: D) Tanuja Explanation: The four vocal musicians and one actress in the group are given. Two dancers are Shailaja and Tanuja. Two violinists are Girija and Vanaja. Since Jalaja and Shailaja cannot be violinists, so remaining two violinists are Tanuja and Pooja. Clearly, Tanuja is both a violinist and a dancer.

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