GATE EE 2025 Set 1 — Question 4

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Each row of Column-I has three items and each item is represented by a circle in Column-II. The arrangement of circles in Column-II represents the relationship among the items in Column-I. Identify the option that has the most appropriate match between Column-I and Column-II. Note: The figures shown are representative.

Correct answer (B) (1) - (Q); (2) - (R); (3) - (S); (4) - (P) Solution Let's analyze the relationships in Column-I: 1. Animals, Zebra, Giraffe : Zebra and Giraffe are two distinct (disjoint) categories that both fall under the broader category of Animals. This is represented by two separate circles inside a larger circle, which is diagram (Q) . 2. Director, Producer, Actor : A person can be any combination of these three roles (e.g., a director can also be an actor and a producer). This is represented by three mutually intersecting circles, which is diagram (R) . 3. Word, Sentence, Novel : A word is a part of a sentence, and a sentence is a part of a novel. This is a nested hierarchical relationship represented by three concentric circles, which is diagram (S) . 4. Pianist, Guitarist, Instrumentalist : Both Pianists and Guitarists are types of Instrumentalists. Some people can play both instruments. This is represented by two intersecting circles inside a larger circle, which is diagram (P) . Matching these gives: (1)-(Q), (2)-(R), (3)-(S), (4)-(P), which corresponds to option (B). Turn this into a strength. Explore AI-powered practice and doubt support with Success Tracker.

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Correct answer (B) (1) - (Q); (2) - (R); (3) - (S); (4) - (P) Solution Let's analyze the relationships in Column-I: 1. Animals, Zebra, Giraffe : Zebra and Giraffe are two distinct (disjoint) categories that both fall under the broader category of Animals. This is represented by two separate circles inside a larger circle, which is diagram (Q) . 2. Director, Producer, Actor : A person can be any combination of these three roles (e.g., a director can also be an actor and a producer). This is represented by three mutually intersecting circles, which is diagram (R) . 3. Word, Sentence, Novel : A word is a part of a sentence, and a sentence is a part of a novel. This is a nested hierarchical relationship represented by three concentric circles, which is diagram (S) . 4. Pianist, Guitarist, Instrumentalist : Both Pianists and Guitarists are types of Instrumentalists. Some people can play both instruments. This is represented by two intersecting circles inside a larger circle, which is diagram (P) . Matching these gives: (1)-(Q), (2)-(R), (3)-(S), (4)-(P), which corresponds to option (B).

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