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Preparing for the General Aptitude (GA) section of the GATE (Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering) is a smart move — it’s worth 15 marks and is often easier to score than the technical section.

GATE General Aptitude (GA) – Key Topics

The GA section is common for all branches. It generally includes:

1. Verbal Ability

• English Grammar

• Sentence Completion

• Word Analogies

• Antonyms & Synonyms

• Verbal Deduction

• Reading Comprehension

2. Numerical Ability

• Number Systems

• Percentages, Profit & Loss

• Ratios & Proportions

• Time, Speed & Distance

• Time & Work

• Averages

• Simple & Compound Interest

3. Logical Reasoning

• Coding-Decoding

• Blood Relations

• Syllogisms

• Directions

• Puzzles

• Venn Diagrams

4. Data Interpretation

• Bar Graphs

• Pie Charts

• Line Graphs

• Tables

• Caselets

5. Basic Mathematics

• Linear Equations

• Quadratic Equations

• Probability & Statistics

• Permutations & Combinations

• Sequences & Series (AP, GP)

Preparation Strategy

Step 1: Understand the Weightage

• GA has 15 marks out of 100.

• Usually includes 5 questions of 1 mark and 5 questions of 2 marks.

Step 2: Use the Right Books

• “Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations” by R.S. Aggarwal

• “Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning” by R.S. Aggarwal

• Previous GATE Papers (Must solve 10+ years)

Step 3: Practice with PYQs

• Solve previous year GATE General Aptitude sections.

• Identify patterns in question types.

Step 4: Take Mock Tests

• Use platforms like Made Easy, Gradeup, Testbook, or Gate Academy.

• Time yourself and analyze mistakes.

Step 5: Short Notes & Formula Sheet

• Maintain a formula sheet for quick revision of topics like percentages, averages, probability, etc.

Sample GATE Aptitude Questions

Q1. If 3x – 7 = 11, then x = ?

A) 6  B) 5  C) 4  D) 3
Answer: A) 6

Q2. A train 100 m long is moving at 60 km/hr. How long will it take to cross a pole?

A) 4 sec  B) 6 sec  C) 8 sec  D) 10 sec
Answer: C) 6 sec

Q3. Choose the word that best fits the sentence:

“She was not only intelligent ______ also very humble.”
A) and  B) but  C) also  D) or
Answer: B) but

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