GATE 2025 Question Paper - General Aptitude

Q: What kinds of questions are included in the General Aptitude section?

It includes MCQs on vocabulary analogies and sentence completion, mathematical frequency/ratio problems, iterative curve-length calculations, function-plot identification, and logical reasoning tasks like coherent paragraph ordering and elimination games.

Q: How is the curve length asked in Q.4 determined?

Q.4 asks for the total length after a given number of iterations generated by an iterative algorithm, using the provided representative figure and segment lengths.

Q: How is the maximum consulting fee calculated when GST and overhead apply?

First compute the overhead based on whether the consulting fee is up to ₹5,00,000 or above it, then add consulting fee and overhead, apply 18% GST, and use the constraint that the client cannot pay more than ₹10,00,000.

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The document provides GATE 2025 General Aptitude question content covering multiple-choice problems across verbal, mathematical, analytical, and reasoning topics. It includes vocabulary analogy and sentence completion, music-note frequency ratio and function-plot selection, curve length computation via iterative processes, and coherent paragraph ordering. Additional sections include triangle feasibility from segment lengths, musical chairs elimination logic, medal-table statement correctness, and an overhead plus GST fee calculation to determine the maximum consulting charge under a payment limit. Overall, it focuses on exam-style problem solving with marked question sets.

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General Aptitude

Q.1 - Q.5

Q.6 - Q.10

Q.11 - Q.17

General Aptitude Q.1 – Q.5 Carry ONE mark Each | Q.1 | Here are two analogous groups, Group-I and Group-II, that list words in their decreasing order of intensity. Identify the missing word in Group-II.
Group-I: Abuse → Insult → Ridicule
Group-II: → Praise → Appreciate | | --- | --- | | (A) | Extol | | (B) | Prize | | (C) | Appropriate | | (D) | Espouse | | | | | Q.2 | Had I learnt acting as a child, I a famous film star.
Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence. | | --- | --- | | (A) | will be | | (B) | can be | | (C) | am going to be | | (D) | could have been | | | | | Q.3 | The 12 musical notes are given as 􀜥 , 􀜥 \# , 􀜦 , 􀜦 \# , 􀜧 , 􀜨 , 􀜨 \#, 􀜩 , 􀜩 \#, 􀜣 , 􀜣 \#, and 􀜤 . Frequency of each note is 12√2 times the frequency of the previous note. If the frequency of the note C is 130.8 Hz, then the ratio of frequencies of notes 􀜨\# and 􀜥 is: | | --- | --- | | (A) | 6√2 | | (B) | √2 | | (C) | 4√2 | | (D) | 2 | | | | | Q.4 | The following figures show three curves generated using an iterative algorithm. The total length of the curve generated after ‘Iteration 􀝊 ’ is:
Note: The figures shown are representative. | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | 1 | | | | | Iteration 0:
Iteration 1:
Iteration 2: | | 1
Length of each segment: ~~ ~~3
1
Length of each segment: ~~ ~~9 | | (A) | 􀯡
(~~ ~~53) 2 | | | | (B) | (~~ ~~53)􀯡 | | | | (C) | (~~ ~~53)2􀯡 | | | | (D) | (~~ ~~53)􀯡 (2􀯡−1) | | | | | | | | | Q.5 | Which one of the following plots represents 􀝂(􀝔) = − ~~ ~~|􀯫􀯫|, where 􀝔 is a nonzero real number?
Note: The figures shown are representative. | | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | (A) | (0, −1)

f(x)(0, 1)
x | | | | | (B) | (0, 1)

f(x)
x (0, −1) | | | | | (C) | | | f(x) | | | | | | (1, 0)
| x | | | (−1, 0) | | | | | (D) | | f(x)(0, 1)
| | | | | (0, −1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Q.6 – Q.10 Carry TWO marks Each | Q. 6 | Identify the option that has the most appropriate sequence such that a coherent paragraph is formed:
P. Over time, such adaptations lead to significant evolutionary changes with the potential to shape the development of new species.
Q. In natural world, organisms constantly adapt to their environments in response to challenges and opportunities.
R. This process of adaptation is driven by the principle of natural selection, where favorable traits increase an organism’s chances of survival and reproduction.
S. As environments change, organisms that can adapt their behavior, structure and physiology to such changes are more likely to survive. | | --- | --- | | (A) | P → Q → R → S | | (B) | Q → S → R → P | | (C) | R → S → Q → P | | (D) | S → P → R → Q | | | | | (D) | 􀜾 1 + 􀜾2 < 1 | | --- | --- | | | | | Q.7 | A stick of length one meter is broken at two locations at distances of 􀜾1 and 􀜾2 from the origin (0), as shown in the figure. Note that 0 < 􀜾 1 < 􀜾 2 < 1. Which one of the following is NOT a necessary condition for forming a triangle using the three pieces?
Note: All lengths are in meter. The figure shown is representative. | | --- | --- | | | | | (A) | 􀜾 1 < 0.5 | | (B) | 􀜾 2 > 0.5 | | (C) | 􀜾 2 < 􀜾 1 + 0.5 | | Q.8 | Eight students (P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W) are playing musical chairs. The figure indicates their order of position at the start of the game. They play the game by moving forward in a circle in the clockwise direction.
After the 1st round, 4th student behind P leaves the game. After 2nd round, 5th student behind Q leaves the game. After 3rd round, 3rd student behind V leaves the game. After 4th round, 4th student behind U leaves the game. Who all are left in the game after the 4th round? | | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | | Note: The figure shown is representative. | | | | | P | | | | | U | | T | | (A) | P; T; Q; S | | | | (B) | V; P; T; Q | | | | (C) | W; R; Q; V | | | | (D) | Q; T; V; W | | | | | |

FAQs

What kinds of questions are included in the General Aptitude section?

It includes MCQs on vocabulary analogies and sentence completion, mathematical frequency/ratio problems, iterative curve-length calculations, function-plot identification, and logical reasoning tasks like coherent paragraph ordering and elimination games.

How is the curve length asked in Q.4 determined?

Q.4 asks for the total length after a given number of iterations generated by an iterative algorithm, using the provided representative figure and segment lengths.

How is the maximum consulting fee calculated when GST and overhead apply?

First compute the overhead based on whether the consulting fee is up to ₹5,00,000 or above it, then add consulting fee and overhead, apply 18% GST, and use the constraint that the client cannot pay more than ₹10,00,000.

Aug 27, 2026

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