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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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