Graduate Admission Test Sample Questions Answers

The National Graduate Admission Test (NGAT) Ethiopia, also known as the Graduate Admission Test (GAT) exam Sample Questions Answers for Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Reasoning Sample Questions And Answers. Students can download this question in PDF format.

Graduate Admission Test Sample Questions Answers

 Verbal Reasoning 

Question 1: Read the following passage and answer the question.

“Renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, are becoming increasingly popular as concerns over climate change grow. These energy sources are considered more sustainable compared to fossil fuels, which contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.”

Which of the following best summarizes the passage?

  • A) Fossil fuels are a major contributor to climate change.
  • B) Solar and wind power are popular renewable energy sources.
  • C) Concerns over climate change are leading to a shift towards renewable energy sources.
  • D) Renewable energy sources are the only solution to climate change.

Answer: C) Concerns over climate change are leading to a shift towards renewable energy sources.

Explanation: The passage emphasizes the increasing popularity of renewable energy sources due to climate change concerns.

Question 2: Identify the correct meaning of the word “sustainable” as used in the passage.

  • A) Temporary
  • B) Renewable
  • C) Harmful
  • D) Costly

Answer: B) Renewable

Explanation: In the context of the passage, “sustainable” refers to energy sources that are renewable and environmentally friendly.

 Quantitative Reasoning 

Question 1: A rectangle has a length of 12 cm and a width of 8 cm. What is the perimeter of the rectangle?

  • A) 40 cm
  • B) 48 cm
  • C) 20 cm
  • D) 60 cm

Answer: A) 40 cm

Explanation: The perimeter of a rectangle is calculated as 2(length + width). So, 2(12 + 8) = 2(20) = 40 cm.

Question 2: If the price of a shirt is increased by 20% and the new price is 180 Birr, what was the original price?

  • A) 150 Birr
  • B) 160 Birr
  • C) 170 Birr
  • D) 175 Birr

Answer: A) 150 Birr

Explanation: Let the original price be X. The new price after a 20% increase is X + 0.2X = 1.2X. So, 1.2X = 180 Birr. Therefore, X = 180 / 1.2 = 150 Birr.

 Analytical Reasoning 

Question 1: All cats are animals. Some animals are pets. Therefore, some cats are pets.

Is the conclusion logically valid?

  • A) Yes
  • B) No

Answer: B) No

Explanation: The conclusion is not valid because while all cats are animals and some animals are pets, it does not necessarily follow that some cats are pets. The premises do not provide enough information to make this conclusion.

Question 2: If all roses are flowers and all flowers need sunlight, which of the following is true?

  • A) Some roses do not need sunlight.
  • B) All roses need sunlight.
  • C) Some flowers are roses.
  • D) No flowers need sunlight.

Answer: B) All roses need sunlight.

Explanation: If all roses are flowers and all flowers need sunlight, it logically follows that all roses, being a subset of flowers, need sunlight.

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