Can You Nail This GAT – Category I – Graduate Assessment Test?
GAT – Category I – Graduate Assessment Test is a test for determining the capability and suitability of a student for postgraduate studies. Is your knowledge good enough for this test? Let’s find out!
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IRON : BLACKSMITH
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Clay : Potter
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Cotton : Cloth
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Food : Gourmet
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Silver : Miner
Correct Answer
A. Clay : PotterExplanation
The relationship between clay and potter is that clay is the raw material used by a potter to create pottery. Similarly, iron is the raw material used by a blacksmith to create ironwork. Therefore, the correct answer is clay : potter.Rate this question:
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NOSE : SMELL
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Tongue : Speak
- B.
Teeth : Chew
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Foot : Hit
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Eye : Lid
Correct Answer
B. Teeth : ChewExplanation
Teeth are used for chewing food, just like the nose is used for smelling. The relationship between teeth and chewing is similar to the relationship between the nose and smelling.Rate this question:
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SKETCH : ARTIST
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Palette : Painter
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Secret : Confident
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Draft : Writer
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Cell : Prisoner
Correct Answer
C. Draft : WriterExplanation
The relationship between "Draft" and "Writer" is that a writer creates a draft before finalizing their work. Similarly, an artist creates a sketch before completing their artwork. Therefore, the correct answer is "Draft : Writer".Rate this question:
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Fauzia presents herself as a bold journalist by asking people in politics the kinds of __________ questions that other reporters do not ask.
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Irrelevant
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Abnormal
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Circumnutating
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Controversial
Correct Answer
D. ControversialExplanation
Fauzia presents herself as a bold journalist by asking people in politics the kinds of controversial questions that other reporters do not ask. This means that Fauzia asks questions that are likely to cause disagreement or discussion, challenging the status quo and pushing for more transparency and accountability. By asking controversial questions, Fauzia demonstrates her courage and determination to uncover the truth and hold those in power accountable.Rate this question:
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Ozone in the Earth's atmosphere __________ living organisms from damaging ultraviolet radiation.
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Protects
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Absorbs
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Reflects
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Warms
Correct Answer
A. ProtectsExplanation
Ozone in the Earth's atmosphere acts as a protective layer that shields living organisms from damaging ultraviolet radiation. It absorbs the harmful UV rays and prevents them from reaching the surface of the Earth, thus safeguarding living organisms from the harmful effects of excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation.Rate this question:
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In an in Vitro study, 160 white cats were injected with Salt X. 160 other white cats were injected with placebo. In two weeks, 39% of the white cats, who were injected with Salt Xshowed symptoms of Kay fever. Hence it can be concluded that Kay fever is caused by some elements similar to the elements in Salt X. Which of the following statements would most seriously weaken the above discussion?
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People suffering from Kay fever are the victims of the golden viper of Sindh
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One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment
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The natural habitats of white cats does not contain any of the elements found in Salt X.
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The 160 white cats used in the experiment were kept isolated from each other
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The scientists administered the injections being ignorant of the contents of the salt used
Correct Answer
B. One among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experimentExplanation
The statement that one among the 160 white cats had already showed symptoms of Kay fever prior to the experiment weakens the conclusion that Kay fever is caused by elements similar to those in Salt X. This suggests that the cat's symptoms could have been unrelated to the injection of Salt X, and therefore undermines the link between the symptoms and the elements in Salt X.Rate this question:
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Which of the following would most strengthen the argument above?
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Some of the elements in Salt X are extracted from the root of a certain poisonous herb of Hunza
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All most all the white cats died within two days after the first symptom appeared
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The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt X
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Normally the rate of Kay fever among white cats is less than 0.01%
Correct Answer
C. The blood test of the victims of Kay fever revealed the presence of a toxic element in their blood, normally found in salt XExplanation
The correct answer strengthens the argument by providing evidence that the toxic element found in salt X is also present in the blood of the victims of Kay fever. This suggests a possible link between the consumption of salt X and the occurrence of Kay fever.Rate this question:
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Wall chalking on public property should be outlawed. Radicals and fanatics have no right to use public property when promoting their unsavory views. The argument above is based on the idea:
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The general public has an interest in the free exchange of different political views
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Radicals and fanatics prefer the use of public property while propagating their viewpoint
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Any promotional activity, which is against public interest, should be protected by law
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Every person who uses wall chalking for the promotion of ideas is a radical or fanatic.
Correct Answer
D. Every person who uses wall chalking for the promotion of ideas is a radical or fanatic.Explanation
The given answer is not supported by the argument. The argument states that radicals and fanatics have no right to use public property for promoting their views, but it does not imply that every person who uses wall chalking for the promotion of ideas is a radical or fanatic. The argument is focused on the act of wall chalking and the negative impact it has on public property, rather than making a generalization about all individuals who engage in wall chalking.Rate this question:
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- 9.
Antonyms: PATHOLOGICAL
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Healthy
- B.
Sick
- C.
Selective
- D.
Chemicals
Correct Answer
A. HealthyExplanation
The word "pathological" refers to something that is abnormal or diseased. The antonym of pathological is "healthy," which means the opposite of being sick or diseased. Therefore, "healthy" is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 10.
REDUNDANT
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Expanded
- B.
Insufficient
- C.
Profound
- D.
Numerous
Correct Answer
B. InsufficientExplanation
The word "redundant" means unnecessary or superfluous. The given answer "insufficient" is a synonym of "not enough" or "not adequate". Both words convey a lack or shortage of something. Therefore, "insufficient" can be seen as the opposite of "redundant" because it implies a lack or insufficiency rather than an excess or redundancy.Rate this question:
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