How To Prepare For GATE General Aptitude?
Aug 27, 2021
GATE 2022 Syllabus- General Aptitude
Knowing what to study in General Aptitude before starting your preparation is the first prerequisite to be headed in the right direction. Hence, we have listed the latest syllabus in the table given below.
| Topics | Sub-topics |
| Verbal Aptitude | BasicEnglishGrammar Tenses Articles Adjectives Prepositions Conjunctions Verb-noun agreement and other parts of speech Basic Vocabulary Words Idioms Phrases in context Reading and Comprehension Narrative Sequencing |
| Quantitative Aptitude | Data Interpretation Data graphs (Bar graphs, pie charts, and other graphs representing data) 2- and 3-dimensional plots Time and Work Speed, Time, and Distance Maps Tables Numerical Computation and Estimation Ratios and Propotions Percentages Average and Ages Exponents and Logarithms Permutations and Combinations Number Series Mensuration and Geometry Elementary Statistics Probability |
| Analytical Aptitude | Logic: Deduction and Induction Analogy Blood relations and reasoning |
| Spatial Aptitude | Transformation of Shapes: Translation, Rotation, Scaling, Mirroring, Assembling, and Grouping Paper folding, Cutting, and Patterns in 2 and 3 dimensions |
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Effective Tips for General Aptitude Preparation
Though the General Aptitude section is considered easy, a candidate can even score full marks in it with extra preparation. In order to get a decent rank in the GATE exam, consider following the below-mentioned tips to prepare effectively:
# Make it a point to study General Aptitude daily for at least one hour. By following this essential ritual you will be able to cover the entire syllabus in the stipulated time.
# Since General Aptitude topics are not new and have been studied at some point of time in the past, you just need to brush up and practice them for their better understanding.
# Data Interpretation questions are asked every year, hence, practice solving them on a regular basis. Questions related to Graphs, Pie Charts, and Figure based questions, should be solved frequently.
# Focus on your vocabulary and learn at least 5 new words every day and their usage. Also, try to develop a habit of reading newspapers and articles in English magazines. It will help you to understand the basic flow of the English language and help you to answer grammar questions correctly.
# The most important thing during the General Aptitude preparation is to solve the previous year questions and online test series. It helps you to get an idea of the type of questions asked in the exam. Solving test series will help you in time management.
# Consider solving General Aptitude questions as breathing time! There may be a time when you are exhausted studying technical subjects and you can’t carry anymore. At the same time, you also don’t want to waste the crucial time sitting idle. Utilize that time judiciously by solving GA questions.
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GATE 2020 Aptitude Questions with Answers
Below listed are General Aptitude questions that were asked in the GATE 2020 exam. Take a look and understand what GATE tests in a candidate.
Q.No.1 The untimely loss of life is a cause of serious global concern as thousands of people get killed________ accidents every year while many other die_______ diseases like cardio vascular diseases, cancer, etc.
A. in, of
B. from, of
C. during, from
D. from, from
Answer: A
Q.No.2 He was not only accused of theft___________ of conspiracy.
A. rather
B. but also
C. but even
D. rather than
Answer: B
Q.No.3 Select the word that fits the analogy:
Explicit:Implicit ::Express:_________
A. Impress
B. Repress
C. Compress
D. Suppress
Answer: B
Q.No.4 The Canadian constitution requires that equal importance be given to English and French. Last year, Air Canada lost a lawsuit, and had to pay a six-figure fine to a French-speaking couple after they filed complaints about formal in-flight announcements in English lasting 15 seconds, as opposed to informal 5 seconds messages in French.
The French speaking couples were upset at__________.
A. the in-flight announcements being made in English.
B. the English announcements being clearer than the French ones.
C. the English announcements being longer than the French ones.
D. Equal importance being given to English and French.
Answer: C
Q.No.5 It is quarter past three in your watch. The angle between the hour hand and the minute hand is_______.
A. 0°
B. 7.5°
C. 15°
D. 22.5°
Answer: B
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