GATE EE 2021 Set 1 — Question 6

MCQ+2 / -0.67EasyReading ComprehensionVerbal AptitudeGeneral Aptitude

General Aptitude → Verbal Aptitude → Reading Comprehension

Last updated 5 September 2026

Question

The importance of sleep is often overlooked by students when they are preparing for exams. Research has consistently shown that sleep deprivation greatly reduces the ability to recall the material learnt. Hence, cutting down on sleep to study longer hours can be counterproductive. Which one of the following statements is the CORRECT inference from the above passage?

Correct answer (D) To do well in an exam, adequate sleep must be part of the preparation. Solution The passage argues that sleep deprivation negatively impacts the ability to recall information and that sacrificing sleep for extra study time is counterproductive. This implies that for preparation to be effective (i.e., to ensure recall during the exam), adequate sleep is necessary. Option D directly reflects this inference. Options A, B, and C are either unsupported by the text or directly contradict the passage's logic. Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (D) To do well in an exam, adequate sleep must be part of the preparation. Solution The passage argues that sleep deprivation negatively impacts the ability to recall information and that sacrificing sleep for extra study time is counterproductive. This implies that for preparation to be effective (i.e., to ensure recall during the exam), adequate sleep is necessary. Option D directly reflects this inference. Options A, B, and C are either unsupported by the text or directly contradict the passage's logic.

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