GATE CSE Analytical, Spatial & Verbal Aptitude – Aptitude Practice Test

Question 86

MCQ · Single Correct 1 mark

Passage: 'Automation in manufacturing has increased production efficiency significantly. However, it has reduced manual labor requirements, leading to job displacement in traditional manufacturing towns unless workers are reskilled.' Which of the following is the MAIN INFERENCE from the passage?

A Automation should be banned to protect traditional manufacturing jobs. B Manual labor is more efficient than automated manufacturing. C Manufacturing towns have completely shut down due to automation. D Reskilling workers is necessary to mitigate job displacement caused by automation.

Question 87

MCQ · Single Correct 1 mark

Argument: 'Company X implemented a 4-day workweek, and employee productivity increased by 20%. Therefore, all companies should adopt a 4-day workweek to boost productivity.' Which of the following, if true, WEAKENS the argument?

A Productivity measurement at Company X was conducted over six months. B Company X provides automated tools that allow tasks to be completed faster than in other industries. C Other companies are considering flexible work schedules. D Employees at Company X reported higher job satisfaction.

Question 88

MCQ · Single Correct 1 mark

Argument: 'Increased consumption of green tea is associated with a lower risk of heart disease in a 10-year study.' Which of the following is an ASSUMPTION underlying the conclusion that green tea directly prevents heart disease?

A Green tea is more expensive than regular tea. B Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality globally. C Green tea drinkers in the study did not also engage in other healthy habits like exercise that protect against heart disease. D Some participants dropped out of the 10-year study.

Question 89

MCQ · Single Correct 1 mark

Passage: 'Dams provide hydroelectric power and flood control. However, they flood upstream ecosystems and alter downstream sediment flow, impacting aquatic life.' What is the author's primary perspective?

A Dams have no impact on sediment flow. B Dams should be demolished immediately. C Hydroelectric power is completely environmental friendly. D Dams present both ecological trade-offs and utilitarian benefits.

Question 90

MCQ · Single Correct 1 mark

Choose the statement that LOGICALLY FOLLOWS: 'If a country invests in renewable energy, its carbon emissions decline. Country Y's carbon emissions have declined.'

A Country Y's carbon emissions will rise next year. B Country Y may or may not have invested in renewable energy. C Country Y definitely invested in renewable energy. D Country Y did not invest in renewable energy.