GATE EC 2016 Question Paper (31-Jan-2016) (Shift 1)

The Venn diagram shows the preference of the student population for leisure activities.



From the data given, the number of students who like to read books or play sports is ____.

Social science disciplines were in existence in an amorphous form until the colonial period when they were institutionalized. In varying degrees, they were intended to further the colonial interest. In the time of globalization and the economic rise of postcolonial countries like India, conventional ways of knowledge production have become obsolete.

Which of the following can be logically inferred from the above statements?

1. Social science disciplines have become obsolete.
2. Social science disciplines had a pre- colonial origin.
3. Social science disciplines always promote colonialism
4. Social science must maintain disciplinary boundaries.

Two and a quarter hours back, when seen in a mirror, the reflection of a wall clock without number markings seemed to show 1:30. What is the actual current time shown by the clock?

M and N start from the same location. M travels 10 km East and then 10 km North-East. N travels 5 km South and then 4 km South-East. What is the shortest distance (in km) between M and N at the end of their travel?

A wire of length 340 mm is to be cut into two parts. One of the parts is to be made into a square and the other into a rectangle where sides are in the ratio of 1:2. What is the length of the side of the square (in mm) such that the combined area of the square and the rectangle is a MINIMUM?