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GATE Mechanical Engineering

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2026 Q1

'The team ________ more than 300 runs in 20 overs ________ rains. However, some players needed to improve their batting skills.' Choose the option with the correct sequence of word...

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2025 PYQ

Which one of the following options has the correct sequence of objects arranged in the increasing number of mirror lines (lines of symmetry)?

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2025 PYQ

Two cars, $P$ and $Q$, start from a point $X$ in India at 10 AM . Car $P$ travels North with a speed of $25 \mathrm{~km} / \mathrm{h}$ and car Q travels East with a speed of $30 \m...

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2025 PYQ

Fish : Shoal :: Lion :_________ Select the correct option to complete the analogy.

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2025 PYQ

A final year student appears for placement interview in two companies, $S$ and $T$. Based on her interview performance, she estimates the probability of receiving job offers from c...

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2025 PYQ

Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed: P. At once, without thinking much, people rushed towards the city in hordes wit...

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2025 PYQ

The ceiling function of a real number $x$, denoted by $\operatorname{ce}(x)$, is defined as the smallest integer that is greater than or equal to $x$. Similarly, the floor function...

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2025 PYQ

Identify the grammatically correct sentence:

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2025 PYQ

If HIDE and CAGE are coded as 19-23-7-11 and 5-2-17-11 respectively, then what is the code for HIGH ?

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2024 Q1

If '→' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → _______ → chide]. Which one of the given options...

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2024 Q2

Find the odd one out in the set: {19, 37, 21, 17, 23, 29, 31, 11}

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2024 PYQ

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)–(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Prof. P __(i)__ merely a man who narrated funny stories. __(ii)__ in his blackest mom...

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2024 PYQ

Take two long dice (rectangular parallelepiped), each having four rectangular faces labelled as 2, 3, 5, and 7. If thrown, the long dice cannot land on the square faces and has 1/4...

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2024 PYQ

The real variables $x, y, z$, and the real constants $p, q, r$ satisfy $\frac{x}{pq - r^2} = \frac{y}{qr - p^2} = \frac{z}{rp - q^2}$ Given that the denominators are non-zero, the...

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2024 PYQ

How many combinations of non-null sets A, B, C are possible from the subsets of {2, 3, 5} satisfying the conditions: (i) A is a subset of B, and (ii) B is a subset of C?

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2024 PYQ

In the following series, identify the number that needs to be changed to form the Fibonacci series. 1, 1, 2, 3, 6, 8, 13, 21, …

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2024 PYQ

Four equilateral triangles are used to form a regular closed three-dimensional object by joining along the edges. The angle between any two faces is

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2024 PYQ

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [smile → giggle → laugh] is analogous to [disapprove → _______ → ch...

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2024 PYQ

Find the odd one out in the set: {19, 37, 21, 17, 23, 29, 31, 11}

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2023 Q1

He did not manage to fix the car himself, so he ________ in the garage.

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2023 Q2

Planting : Seed :: Raising : ________ (By word meaning)

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2023 PYQ

Consider the following inequalities 𝑝 2 − 4𝑞 < 4 3𝑝 + 2𝑞 < 6 where 𝑝 and 𝑞 are positive integers. The value of (𝑝 + 𝑞) is _______.

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2023 PYQ

How many pairs of sets (S,T) are possible among the subsets of {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} that satisfy the condition that S is a subset of T?

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2023 PYQ

In a recently held parent-teacher meeting, the teachers had very few complaints about Ravi. After all, Ravi was a hardworking and kind student. Incidentally, almost all of Ravi’s f...

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2023 PYQ

The minute-hand and second-hand of a clock cross each other _______ times between 09:15:00 AM and 09:45:00 AM on a day.

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2023 PYQ

Planting : Seed :: Raising : _____ (By word meaning)

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2023 PYQ

Which one of the sentence sequences in the given options creates a coherent narrative? (i) I could not bring myself to knock. (ii) There was a murmur of unfamiliar voices coming fr...

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2023 PYQ

He did not manage to fix the car himself, so he _______ in the garage.

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2022 PYQ

Which one of the following is a representation (not to scale and in bold) of all values of x satisfying the inequality $2-5x\leq-\left(\frac{6x-5}{3}\right)\;$ on the real number l...

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2022 PYQ

After playing _________ hours of tennis, I am feeling _________ tired to walk back.

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2022 PYQ

The average of the monthly salaries of M, N and S is ₹ 4000. The average of the monthly salaries of N, S and P is ₹ 5000. The monthly salary of P is ₹ 6000. What is the monthly sal...

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2022 PYQ

Given below are three conclusions drawn based on the following three statements. Statement 1 : All teachers are professors. Statement 2 : No professor is a male. Statement 3 : Some...

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2022 PYQ

A person travelled 80 km in 6 hours. If the person travelled the first part with a uniform speed of 10 kmph and the remaining part with a uniform speed of 18 kmph. What percentage...

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Four girls P, Q, R and S are studying languages in a University. P is learning French and Dutch. Q is learning Chinese and Japanese. R is learning Spanish and French. S is learning...

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Humans are naturally compassionate and honest. In a study using strategically placed wallets that appear “lost”, it was found that wallets with money are more likely to be returned...

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2022 PYQ

An equilateral triangle, a square and a circle have equal areas. What is the ratio of the perimeters of the equilateral triangle to square to circle?

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For the past m days, the average daily production at a company was 100 units per day. If today’s production of 180 units changes the average to 110 units per day, what is the value...

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Fish belonging to species S in the deep sea have skins that are extremely black (ultra-black skin). This helps them not only to avoid predators but also sneakily attack their prey....

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A person was born on the fifth Monday of February in a particular year. Which one of the following statements is correct based on the above information?

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Direction: Fill in the blank spaces in the given sentence selecting an appropriate set of words from the following options- Writing too many things on the ______ while teaching cou...

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If $f(x)=2\ln(\sqrt{e^x})$ , what is the area bounded by f(x) for the interval [0, 2] on the x-axis?

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2022 PYQ

A rhombus is formed by joining the midpoints of the sides of a unit square. What is the diameter of the largest circle that can be inscribed within the rhombus?

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2022 PYQ

In a 12-hour clock that runs correctly, how many times do the second, minute, and hour hands of the clock coincide, in a 12-hour duration from 3 PM in a day to 3 AM the next day?

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2022 PYQ

Consider the following functions for non-zero positive integers, p and q. $\rm f(p,q)=\frac{p\times p\times p\times.......\times p}{q\ terms}=p^q;\;$ ; f(p, 1) = p $g(p,q)=p^{p^{p^...

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2021 Q6

Oxpeckers and rhinos manifest a symbiotic relationship in the wild. The oxpeckers warn the rhinos about approaching poachers, thus possibly saving the lives of the rhinos. Oxpecker...

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2020 Q1

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Consistent with the ________, the operations of the company have been _________ ov...

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2020 Q2

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Her _________ should not be confused with rudeness; in fact, she is a very kind an...

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2020 Q3

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'abundant'.

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2020 Q4

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'benevolent'.

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2020 Q5

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The new policy aims to _________ the economic growth of the country.

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2020 Q6

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: Despite the challenges, the team remained _________ in their efforts to achieve th...

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2020 Q7

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'optimistic'.

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2020 Q8

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'ubiquitous'.

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2020 Q9

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The scientist's _________ research led to a breakthrough in the field of medicine.

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2020 Q10

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient ruins were a _________ reminder of a glorious past.

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2020 Q11

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'ephemeral'.

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2020 Q12

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'gregarious'.

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2020 Q13

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The artist's work was highly _________ by critics for its originality and depth.

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2020 Q14

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The sudden _________ of the storm caught everyone by surprise.

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2020 Q15

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'profound'.

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2020 Q16

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'meticulous'.

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2020 Q17

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The company's _________ growth was attributed to its innovative marketing strategi...

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2020 Q18

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient civilization left behind a _________ legacy of art and architecture.

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2020 Q19

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'benevolent'.

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2020 Q20

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'elucidate'.

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2020 Q21

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The politician's speech was full of _________ promises that were unlikely to be fu...

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2020 Q22

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The company faced a _________ challenge in adapting to the rapidly changing market...

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2020 Q23

Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the word 'cacophony'.

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2020 Q24

Choose the word that is closest in meaning to the word 'alleviate'.

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2020 Q25

Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The ancient manuscript was _________ by scholars for its historical significance.

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Crowd funding deals with mobilisation of funds for a project from a large number of people, who would be willing to invest smaller amounts through web-based platforms in the projec...

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Jofra Archer, the England fast bowler, is _____ than accurate.

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2019 Q8

Congo was named by Europeans. Congo's dictator Mobuto later changed the name of the country and the river to Zaire with the objective of Africanising names of persons and spaces. H...

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2019 PYQ

While teaching a creative writing class in India, I was surprised at receiving stories from the students that were all set in distant places: in the American West with cowboys and...

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The product of three integers X, Y and Z is 192. Z is equal to 4 and P is equal to the average of X and Y. What is the minimum possible value of P?

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X is an online provider. By offering unlimited and exclusive online content at attractive prices for a loyalty membership, X is almost forcing its customers towards its loyalty mem...

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The sum and product of two integers are 26 and 165 respectively. The difference between these two integers is ____.

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Under a certain legal system, prisoners are allowed to make one statement. If their statement turns out to be true then they are hanged. If the statement turns out to be false then...

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A final examination is the _____ of a series of evaluations that a student has to go through.

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Once the team of analysis identify the problem, we _____ in a better position to comment on the issue. Which one of the following choices CANNOT fill the given blank?

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