GATE CS 2024 1 Question Paper with Solutions: 65 Questions, Answer Key & Section-wise Analysis

GATE CS 2024 1 previous year paper: 65 questions with answer key and detailed solutions, section-wise breakdown and free sample questions.

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65 questions · 100 marks · 3 minutes. Engineering Mathematics: 20 · Programming and Data Structures: 6 · Databases: 6 · Computer Organization and Architecture: 6 · Computer Networks: 6 · Operating System: 5 · Theory of Computation: 4 · Digital Logic: 4 · Compiler Design: 4 · Algorithms: 4

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Question 1 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

If ‘→’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words
[dry → arid → parched] is analogous to [diet → fast → ________ ].
Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

A.
starve
B.
reject
C.
feast
D.
deny

Question 2 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

If two distinct non-zero real variables

x

and

y

are such that

(x + y)

is proportional
to

(x - y)

then the value of

\frac{x}{y}

A.
depends on $x y$
B.
depends only on $x$ and not on $y$
C.
depends only on $y$ and not on $x$
D.
is a constant

Question 3 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

Consider the following sample of numbers:
9, 18, 11, 14, 15, 17, 10, 69, 11, 13
The median of the sample is

A.
13.5
B.
14
C.
11
D.
18.7

Question 4 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

The number of coins of ₹1, ₹5, and ₹10 denominations that a person has are in the
ratio 5:3:13. Of the total amount, the percentage of money in ₹5 coins is

A.
21%
B.
$14 \frac{2}{7}$ %
C.
10%
D.
30%

Question 5 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

For positive non-zero real variables

p

and

q

, if

lo g (p^{2} + q^{2}) = lo g p + lo g q + 2 lo g 3

,
then, the value of

\frac{p ^{4} + q ^{4}}{p ^{2} q ^{2}}

A.
79
B.
81
C.
9
D.
83

Question 6 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)−(iv). Select the best match for all the
blanks.

Steve was advised to keep his head

(i)

before heading

(ii)

to bat;
for, while he had a head

(iii)

batting, he could only do so with a cool head

(i v)

his shoulders.

A.
(i) down (ii) down (iii) on (iv) for
B.
(i) on (ii) down (iii) for (iv) on
C.
(i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) on
D.
(i) on (ii) out (iii) on (iv) for

Question 7 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions 54 cm × 4 cm is taken. The two longer
edges of the sheet are joined together to create a cylindrical tube. A cube whose
surface area is equal to the area of the sheet is also taken.
Then, the ratio of the volume of the cylindrical tube to the volume of the cube is

A.
$\frac{1}{π}$
B.
$\frac{2}{π}$
C.
$\frac{3}{π}$
D.
$\frac{4}{π}$

Question 8 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a
typical 2,000 kcal diet of a person.

The total fat (all three types), in grams, this person consumes is

A.
44.4
B.
77.8
C.
100
D.
3,600

Question 9 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

A rectangular paper of 20 cm × 8 cm is folded 3 times. Each fold is made along the
line of symmetry, which is perpendicular to its long edge. The perimeter of the final
folded sheet (in cm) is

A.
18
B.
24
C.
20
D.
21

Question 10 · Engineering Mathematics MCQ

The least number of squares to be added in the figure to make AB a line of
symmetry is

A.
6
B.
4
C.
5
D.
7

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GATE CS 2024 1 Question Paper with Solutions: 65 Questions, Answer Key & Section-wise Analysis

GATE CS 2024 1 previous year paper: 65 questions with answer key and detailed solutions, section-wise breakdown and free sample questions.

65 Qs

Total Questions

100 Marks

Total Marks

3 Mins

Duration

+3 / -1 / 0

Marking Scheme

Section-wise Paper Structure

Engineering Mathematics

20 Qs

31% of total marks

Programming and Data Structures

6 Qs

9% of total marks

Databases

6 Qs

9% of total marks

Computer Organization and Architecture

6 Qs

9% of total marks

Computer Networks

6 Qs

9% of total marks

Operating System

5 Qs

8% of total marks

Theory of Computation

4 Qs

6% of total marks

Digital Logic

4 Qs

6% of total marks

Compiler Design

4 Qs

6% of total marks

Algorithms

4 Qs

6% of total marks

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Question 1

If ‘\to’ denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry \to arid \to parched] is analogous to [diet \to fast \to ________ ]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

Question 2

If two distinct non-zero real variables x and y are such that (x + y) is proportional to (x - y) then the value of \frac{x}{y}

Question 3

Consider the following sample of numbers: 9, 18, 11, 14, 15, 17, 10, 69, 11, 13 The median of the sample is

Question 4

The number of coins of ₹1, ₹5, and ₹10 denominations that a person has are in the ratio 5:3:13. Of the total amount, the percentage of money in ₹5 coins is

Question 5

For positive non-zero real variables p and q, if lo g (p^{2} + q^{2}) = lo g p + lo g q + 2 lo g 3, then, the value of \frac{p ^{4} + q ^{4}}{p ^{2} q ^{2}} is

Question 6

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head (i v) his shoulders.

Question 7

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions 54 cm \times 4 cm is taken. The two longer edges of the sheet are joined together to create a cylindrical tube. A cube whose surface area is equal to the area of the sheet is also taken. Then, the ratio of the volume of the cylindrical tube to the volume of the cube is

Question 8

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical 2,000 kcal diet of a person. Macronutrient energy contribution Carbohydrates 35% Proteins 20% Unsaturated fat 20% Saturated fat 20% Trans fat 5% The typical energy density (kcal/g) of these macronutrients is given in the table. Macronutrient Energy density (kcal/g) Carbohydrates 4 Proteins 4 Unsaturated fat 9 Saturated fat 9 Trans fat 9 The total fat (all three types), in grams, this person consumes is

Question 9

A rectangular paper of 20 cm \times 8 cm is folded 3 times. Each fold is made along the line of symmetry, which is perpendicular to its long edge. The perimeter of the final folded sheet (in cm) is

Question 10

The least number of squares to be added in the figure to make AB a line of symmetry is A B

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