Instrumentation Engineering Quiz Quiz

Test your knowledge with this medium-level General Aptitude quiz inspired by GATE 2025. Answer questions covering logical reasoning, analogy, mathematical concepts, and problem-solving skills relevant to competitive exams.

1. Sentence Completion

   Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's ______ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered.

   1. revolve
   2. satisfaction
   3. resolve
   4. ambivalence

2. Analogy Reasoning

   Bird is to Nest as Bee is to which of the following?

   1. Kennel
   2. Hammock
   3. Hive
   4. Lair

3. Mathematical Statement

   If Peˣ = Qe⁻ˣ for all real values of x, which one of the following statements is true?

   1. P/Q = 0
   2. P = Q = 1
   3. P = 1; Q = -1
   4. P = Q = 0

4. Prime Number Property

   Let p₁ and p₂ denote two arbitrary prime numbers. Which one of the following statements is correct for all values of p₁ and p₂?

   1. p₁ + p₂ + 1 is a prime number.
   2. p₁ + p₂ is not a prime number.
   3. p₁p₂ is not a prime number.
   4. p₁p₂ + 1 is a prime number.

5. Logical Inference

   Based only on the statement, 'Even if I had known that you were in the hospital, I would not have gone there to see you', which inference is logically correct?

   1. Ramya did not know that Josephine was in the hospital.
   2. Ramya knew that Josephine was in the hospital.
   3. Ramya and Josephine were once close friends; but now, they are not.
   4. Josephine was in the hospital due to an injury to her leg.

6. Coding and Decoding

   If IMAGE and FIELD are coded as FHBNJ and EMFJG respectively, what is the most appropriate code for BEACH?

   1. IBCEC
   2. JGIBC
   3. IDBFC
   4. CEADP

7. Number Series Table Logic

   Given a table where X(0)=20, I(1)=-4, and X(1)=16, which formula best fits X(i) and Y(i)?

   1. X(i)=X(i-1)I(i); Y(i)=Y(i-1)+I(i); iu003E0
   2. X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i); Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i-1); iu003E0
   3. X(i)=X(i-1)I(i); Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i); iu003E0
   4. X(i)=X(i-1)+I(i); Y(i)=Y(i-1)I(i); iu003E0

8. Geometry and Area

   If PQRS is a square of side 2 cm and PLMN is a rectangle with one corner on side QR and passing through S, what is the area of rectangle PLMN?

   1. 4
   2. 8
   3. 2√2
   4. 2

9. Logical Bridges in River System

   Given a river system split into 5 zones and marked with segments P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, which of the following lists the least number of bridges needed to connect all zones?

   1. Bridges on Q, R, T, and V
   2. Bridges on P, Q, S, U, and V
   3. Bridges on P, Q, S, and T
   4. Bridges on P, Q, and T

10. Matrix Rank

    If a 2n × 2n matrix A has elements a_ij = β when (i+j) is odd and -β when (i+j) is even, with nu003E2 and β≠0, what is the rank of A?

    1. n
    2. 2
    3. 1
    4. 2n

11. Differential Equation Representation

    The solution of the differential equation dy/dx = y · 9^x represents which type of curve?

    1. a parabola
    2. a hyperbola
    3. an ellipse
    4. a circle

12. Analogy and Relationships

    Find the option that completes the analogy: Finger : Hand :: Leaf : ____

    1. Twig
    2. Branch
    3. Tree
    4. Root

13. Sentence Error Identification

    Identify the word that best fits: The team's ______ in the tournament was remarkable despite the challenges.

    1. preservance
    2. perseverance
    3. preservence
    4. preseverance

14. Numerical Sequence Reasoning

    What comes next in the sequence: 2, 4, 8, 16, ____?

    1. 24
    2. 18
    3. 32
    4. 20

15. General Science Principle

    The working of a hand-held metal detector used for frisking is primarily based on which principle?

    1. Change in reluctance of an iron core in the presence of a metallic object
    2. Change in magnetic field due to presence of a conductor
    3. Electric field induction
    4. Change in conductance of an iron core in presence of a metallic object