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Question 1 Control System
Consider an even polynomial P( s) given by P( s) = s 4 + 5s 2 + 4 + K where K is an unknown real
parameter. The complete range of K for which P(s) has all its roots on the imaginary axis is
9
(A) −3 ≤ K ≤ (B) −5 ≤ K ≤ 0
2
9
(C) −4 ≤ K ≤ (D) −4 ≤ K ≤ 0
4
Ans. C
Question 2 Analog Electronics
Consider the circuit shown with an ideal OPAMP. The output voltage V0 is _______V. (Rounded off to
two decimal places)

Ans. – 0.5
Question 3 Mathematics

  3( x
2
The value of the integral + y 2 ) dx dy where D is the shaded triangular region shown in the diagram
D

is _______. (Rounded off to the nearest integer)

Ans. 512
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Question 4 Analog Electronics

A circuit and the characteristics of the diode (D) is shown below. The ratio of the minimum to maximum
∂Vout
small signal voltage gain is _______. (Rounded off to two decimal places)
∂Vin

Ans. 0.75
Question 5 Electromagnetic Theory
In a circuit, there is a series connection of an ideal resistor and ideal capacitor. The conduction current
 π
(in Amperes) through the resistor is 2sin  t +  . The displacement current (in amperes) through the
 2
capacitor is
(A) 0 (B) 2sin (t )
 π
(C) 2sin (t + π) (D) 2sin  t + 
 2
Ans. C
Question 6 Communication
Consider an FM broadcast that employs the pre-emphasis filler with frequency response.
jω
H pe (ω) = 1 + where ω0 = 104 rad/sec
ω0
For the network shown in the figure to act as a corresponding de-emphasis filter, the appropriate pair (s)
of (R, C) values is/are _______.

(A) R = 2 k Ω , C = 1 μF (B) R = 1 kΩ, C = 0.1 μF

(C) R = 1 k Ω , C = 2 μF (D) R = 2 kΩ, C = 0.5 μF
Ans. B
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Question 7 Digital Electronics

A D ( s ) gate is given having logic Y = A + B , using instance of D and input A and B are available which
of the following is/are correct.
(A) AND logic cannot be implemented (B) NOR logic can be implemented
(C) OR logic cannot be implemented (D) NAND logic can be implemented
Ans. B, D
Question 8 Mathematics
2z
Simple closed path C in the complex plane is shown in figure. If 
C z2 −1
dz = − iπ A where i = −1, then

the value of A is _______. (Rounded off to two decimal places)

Ans. 0.5
Question 9 Analog Electronics
An ideal Op-Amp circuit with a sinusoidal input is shown in figure. The 3-dB frequency is the frequency
at which the magnitude of the voltage gain decreases by 3-dB from maximum value. Which of the options
is/are correct?

1000
(A) The circuit is a low pass filter (B) The 3-dB frequency is rad/s
3
(C) The 3-dB frequency is 1000 rad/sec (D) The circuit is a high pass filter
Ans. C, D
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Question 10 Electromagnetic Theory


In a electrostatic field, the electric displacement density vector D, is given by

D( x, y, z ) = x3 axˆ + y 3 ayˆ + xy 2 azˆ c/m 2

where iˆ, ˆj , kˆ are unit vector along x-axis, y-axis, z-axis respectively. Consider a cubical region R centred
at the origin with each side of length 1 m and vertices at ( ± 0.5 m, ± 0.5 m, ± 0.5 m). The electric charge
existed within R is _______ C. (Rounded off to two decimal places)
Ans. 0.5
Question 11 Electromagnetic Theory
A waveguide consists of two infinite parallel plates (perfect conductor) at a separation of 10−4 cm, with
air as dielectric. Assume the speed of light in air to be 3 ×108 m/s. The frequency/frequencies of TM wave
which can propagate in the wave guide is/are
(A) 0.5 ×1012 Hz (B) 6 ×1015 Hz
(C) 8 ×1014 Hz (D) 1×1013 Hz
Ans. A, B, C, D
Question 12 Electromagnetic Theory

Consider the two dimensional vector field F ( x, y ) = xaˆ x + yaˆ y where iˆ and ĵ denote the unit vector along
the x-axis and the y-axis respectively. A counter C in the x-y plane, as shown in figure, below ,


The value of 
C
F ( x, y ) ⋅ (dxˆi + dyˆ j ) is _______.

Ans. 0
Question 13 Control System
The root locus plot of a closed-loop system with unity negative feedback and transfer function KG( s) in
the forward path is shown in the figure. Note K is varied from 0 to ∞ . Select the transfer function G( s)
that results in the root-locus plot of the closed loop system as shown in figure,
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s +1 s −1
(A) G ( s) = (B) G (s) =
s6 + 1 ( s + 1) 6
1 1
(C) G ( s) = 5
(D) G ( s ) =
s +1 ( s + 1)5
Ans. D
Question 14 Network Theory
Consider a circuit shown below,

The element Z is
(A) a capacitor of 1 F (B) an Inductor of 3H

(C) a capacitor of 3F (D) an inductor of 1 H

Ans. D
Question 15 Signals & Systems
t
The Fourier transform X ( jω) of the signal x(t ) = is
(1 + t 2 ) 2
π −ω π
(A) ωe (B) ωe − ω
2 2j
π −ω π −ω
(C) e (D) e
2j 2
Ans. B
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Question 16 Signals & Systems

Let x1 (t ) = e − t and x2 (t ) = u (t ) − u (t − 2) , where u (t ) denotes the units step function. If y(t ) denotes the
convolution of x1 (t ) and x2 (t ) then lim y (t ) = ________ (Correct upto one decimal places)
t →∞

Ans. 0
Question 17 Mathematics
1 − 2 3 1
Consider a system of linear equation Ax = b , where A =  , b= 
 −1 2 −3 3
This system equation admits__________.
(A) a unique solution for x (B) No solutions for x
(C) exactly 2 solutions for x (D) infinitely many solution for x
Ans. B
Question 18 Mathematics
∞
nd
Consider the following 
n =1 C
n
for which of the following combinations of C, d values does this series

converge ?
(A) C = 1, d = −1 (B) C = 0.5, d = −10
(C) C = 2, d = 1 (D) C = 1, d = −2
Ans. C, D
Question 19 Signals & Systems
For a vector x =  x [ 0] , x [1] ,......x [ 7 ] , the 8 - point discrete Fourier transform (DFT) is denoted by
7
 2π 
X = DFT ( x ) = [ X [0], X [1],...., X [7]] , where X [k ] =  x[n]exp  − j nk 
n =0  8 
Here, j = −1 . If x = [1, 0, 0, 0, 2, 0, 0, 0] and y = DFT(DFT(x )) , then the value of y[0] is _________
Ans. 8
Question 20 Network Theory
For the circuit shown, the locus of the impedance Z ( jω) is plotted as ω increases from zero to infinity.
The values R1 & R2 as:
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(A) R1 = 2 kΩ, R2 = 5 kΩ (B) R1 = 5 kΩ, R2 = 2.5 kΩ

(C) R1 = 2 kΩ, R2 = 3kΩ (D) R1 = 5 kΩ, R2 = 2 kΩ
Ans. C
Question 21 Digital Electronics
A state transition diagram with states A, B and C and transition probabilities P1 , P2 , P7 is shown in the
figure (e.g. P, denotes the probability of transition from state A to B). For this state diagram, select the
statement (s) which is/are universally true.

(A) P2 + P5 + P7 = 1 (B) P1 + P4 + P7 = 1
(C) P1 + P3 = P4 + P6 (D) P2 + P3 = P5 + P6
Ans. B, D
Question 22 Analog Electronics
A circuit with an ideal Op-Amp shown. The bode plot for the magnitude (in dB) of the gain transfer
V ( jω)
function Av ( jω) = 0 of the circuit is also provided (here ω, is the angular frequency in rad/sec).
Vin ( jω)
The values of R and C are

(A) R = 3kΩ, C = 1μF (B) R = 3kΩ, C = 2 μF

(C) R = 1kΩ, C = 3 μF (D) R = 4 kΩ, C = 1μF
Ans. A
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Question 23 Electronic Devices

Consider the circuit shown with an ideal long channel n MOSFET (enhancement mode, substrate is
connected to the source). The transistor is appropriately biased in the saturation region with VGG and VDD
such that it acts as a linear amplifier. Vi is the small signal ac input voltage VA and VB represent the small
signal voltages at the nodes A and B, respectively. The value of VA /VB is _______. (Rounded off to one
decimal place)

Ans. –2
Question 24 Analog Electronics
For the following circuit with an ideal Op-Amp the between the maximum and the minimum value of
the capacitor voltage (Vc ) is

(A) 15 V (B) 27 V
(C) 14 V (D) 13 V
Ans. D
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Question 25 Network Theory

As R varies, the measured voltage and current at port 2 is shown in figure (b) as a V2 Vs − I 2 plot. Note
that V2 = 5 V, I 2 = 0 A and V2 = 4 V, I 2 = − 4 mA, when variable resistor R is replaced by load shown in
figure (c). Then the value of I 2 is

Fig. (a) Fig. (b) Fig. (c)

Ans. 4
Question 26 Control System
10 10
G1 = 2
G2 = 2 its unit step Responses y1 and y2 then correct answer is
s + s +1 s + 10 s + 10
(A) y1 and y2 → Both same peak overshoot.
(B) y1 and y2 → Both same steady state value
(C) y1 and y2 → Same setting time
(D) y1 and y2 → Same ωd
Ans. A
Question 27 Electronic Devices
In a non-degenerated bulk semiconductor with electron density n = 1016 cm −3 . The value of
Ec − E fn = 200 meV . Where Ec and E fn denote the bottom of the conduction band energy and electron
Fermi level energy, respectively. Assume the thermal voltage as 26 meV and the intrinsic carrier
concentration is 1010 cm −3 for n = 0.5 ×1016 cm−3 . The closest approximate of the value of ( Ec − E fn )
among the given options is________.
(A) 174 meV (B) 182 meV
(C) 226 meV (D) 218 meV
Ans. D
Question 28 Electronic Devices
Consider an ideal long channel MOSFET (enhancement mode) with gate length 10 μm and width 100 μm
. The product of electron mobility (μ n ) and oxide capacitance per unit area (Cox ) is μ nCox = 1mA/V 2 .
The threshold voltage of the transistor is 1 V. For a gate-to-source voltage VGS = [2 − sin(2t )]V and drain-
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to-source voltage VDS = 1V (substrate connected to the source), the maximum value of the drain-to-source
current is
(A) 15 mA (B) 20 mA
(C) 5 mA (D) 40 mA
Ans. A
Question 29 Electronic Devices
Select the correct statement regarding semiconductor device
(A) Mobility of electrons always increase with temperature in silicon beyond 300 k
(B) Electron and holes are of equal density in an intrinsic semiconductor at equilibrium.
(C) Total current is spatially constant in a two terminal electronic device in dark under steady state
condition.
(D) Collector region is generally more heavily doped than base region in a BJT
Ans. B, C, D
Question 30 Electronic Devices
An ideal MOS capacitor (P-type semiconductor) is show in figure. The MOS capacitor is under strong
inversion with VG = 2 V . The corresponding inversion charge density (QIN ) is 2.2 μC/cm 2 . Assume oxide
capacitance per unit area as Cox = 1.7μF/cm 2 for VG = 4 V the value of QIN is________ μC/cm2 (Round
off 1 decimal)

Ans. 5.9
Question 31 Communication System
A symbol stream contains alternate QPSK and 16 QAM symbols. If symbols from this stream are
transmitted at the rate of 1 mega symbols per second, the raw (uncoded) data rate (in Mbps) is _______.
Ans. 3
Question 32 Mathematics
The function f ( x) = 8log e x − x 2 + 3 attains its minimum over the interval [1, e ] at x = ______ (Here
log e x is natural logarithm of x )
(A) e (B) 2
(C) (1 + e) / 2 (D) 1
Ans. D
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Question 33 Signals & Systems

Output of four systems ( S1 , S 2 , S3 and S 4 ) corresponding to the input signal sin(t ) , for all time t , are
shown in figure. Based on the given information which of the four system is/are definitely NOT LTI
(linear and time-invariant)

(A) S4 (B) S1
(C) S3 (D) S2
Ans. D
Question 34 Mathematics
Let α , β be two non-zero real numbers v1 , v2 be two non-zero real vectors of size 3 ×1 . Suppose that v1
and v2 satisfy v1T v2 = 0 , v1Tv1 = 1 and v2T v2 = 1 let A be the 3 × 3 matrix given by
A = αv1v1T + βv2v2T
The eigen values of A are_______.
α +β
(A) 0, 0, α 2 + β2 (B) 0, , αβ
2
(C) 0, α + β , α − β (D) 0, α , β
Ans. D
Question 35 Electronic Devices
Consider a long rectangular bar of direct bandgap p-type semiconductor. The equilibrium hole density is
1017 cm −3 the intrinsic carrier concentrations is 1010 cm −3 . Electron and hole diffusion length are 2 μm and
1 μm respectively. The left side of the bar ( x = 0) is uniformly illuminated with a laser photon energy
greater than the bandgap of the semiconductor. Excess electron-hole pairs are generated ONLY at x = 0
because of the laser. The steady state electron density at x = 0 is 1014 cm −3 due to laser illumination. Under
these conditions and ignoring electric field, the closest approximation (among the given options) of the
steady state electron density at x = 2 μm is
(A) 0.63 × 1013 cm −3 (B) 3.7 × 1014 cm −3
(C) 0.37 × 1014 cm −3 (D) 103 cm −3
Ans. C
Question 36 Control System
Assume r (t ) = 0 for all t, the steady state error e(∞) due to unit step disturbance d (t ) is _______.

Ans. – 0.1
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Question 37 Electronic Devices

Consider the CMOS circuit shown in the figure (Substrate are connected to their respective sources). The
W 
gate width (W) to gate length (L) ratios   of the transistor are shown. Both the transistor have the
L
same gate oxide capacitance per unit area. For the P MOSFET, the threshold voltage –1 V the mobility of
cm 2 cm 2
holes is 40 . For the N MOSFET the threshold voltage is 1 V the mobility of electron is 300 .
V.s V.s
The steady state output voltage V0 is

(A) Equal to 0 V (B) Equal to 2 V

(C) More than 2 V (D) Less than 2 V
Ans. D
Question 38 Electronic Devices
The ideal long channel on n MOSFET and p MOSFET devices shown in the circuit have threshold voltage
of 1 V and – 1 V, respectively. The MOSFET substrate are connected to their respective source. Ignore
leakage current and assume that the capacitors are initially discharged. For the applied voltage as shown
the steady state voltage are

(A) V1 = 5 V, V2 = 4 V (B) V1 = 4 V, V2 = 5 V
(C) V1 = 4 V, V2 = −5 V (D) V1 = 5 V, V2 = 5 V
Ans. B
Question 39 Mathematics
2 2
∂ f ( x, y ) ∂ f ( x, y )
PDE a 2
+b = f ( x, y ) & a, b → + ve district real number select combination values of
∂x ∂y 2
real & number ∈ &n such that f ( x, y ) = e (εx + ny ) is a sol. of given PDE.
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1
(A) ε= ,n = 0 (B) ε= 0, n = 0
a
1 1 1 1
(C) ε= ,n = (D) ε= n=
2a 2b a b
Ans. A, C
Question 40 Mathematics
The BAR graph shows below for number of wicket taken in a match by a Bowler in (for Ex. in 17 of her
match, the Bowler has taken 5 wicket each). The median number of wicket taken by the Bowler in a match
_____.

No. of wickets in a match

Ans. 4
Question 41 Mathematics
H ( x) is entropy of discrete random variable X taking K possible to distinct real values, which of the
statement is true
(A) H ( x ) ≤ log 2 K (B) H ( x ) ≤ H (2 x )

(C) H ( x) ≤ H (2 x) (D) H ( x) ≤ H ( x 2 )
Ans. A
Question 42 Communication
α lies between interval [0.25, 1]. The value of α for which capacity of channel is maximum _______

Ans. 1
Question 43 Control Systems
A closed loop transfer function with unity negative feedback, KG present is forward path with K = 2. A
complete Nyquist plot of G( s) is shown below. Note Nyquist contour has been chosen in clockwise
direction. Assume G has no pole on closed right half of complex plane. The number of poles of closed
loop transfer function in closed right half of complex plane
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(A) 1 (B) 3
(C) 2 (D) 0
Ans. C
Question 44 Network Theory
The value of I is

(A) 1 (B) –1
(C) 0 (D) 0.1
Ans. D
Question 45 Network Theory
The current I in the circuit shown below,

(A) 1.6 ×10−3 A (B) 0.75 ×10−3 A

(C) − 0.5 ×10−3 A (D) 1.25 ×10−3 A
Ans. B
Question 46 Communication
The transfer function of system is given by,
H(f )

α f
–α 0
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S1 : The system is a purely delay system for the input applied between frequency range from − α to + α
S 2 : The relation between input and output power spectral density S X ( f ) = SY ( f ) .
(A) S1 incorrect, S 2 incorrect (B) S1 incorrect, S 2 correct
(C) S1 correct, S 2 incorrect (D) S1 correct, S 2 correct
Ans. A

.General Aptitude.
Question 56
A sum of money is to be distributed among P, Q, R and S in the proportion.
5 : 2 : 4 : 3 respectively.
If R get }1000 more than S, what is the share of Q (in }) ?
(A) 1000 (B) 1500
(C) 2000 (D) 500
Ans. C
Question 57
Consider the following inequalities.
2x −1 > 7
2x − 9 < 1
Which one of the following expression below satisfies the above two inequalities.
(A) x ≤ −4 (B) −4 < x ≤ 4
(C) x ≥ 5 (D) 4 < x < 5
Ans. D
Question 58
A trapezium has vertices marked as P, Q, R and S (in that order anticlockwise.) the side PQ is parallel to
side SR. Further, it is given PQ = 11 cm, QR = 4 cm, RS = 6 cm and SP = 3 cm. What is shortest distance
between PQ and SR(in cm)?
(A) 4.20 (B) 1.80
(C) 5.76 (D) 2.40
Ans. D
Question 59
Four points P(0, 1), Q(0, –3), R(–2, –1) and S(2 , –1) represent the vertices of a quadrilateral. What is the
area enclosed lag the quadrilateral?
(A) 8 2 (B) 4
(C) 8 (D) 4 2
Ans. C
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Question 60
Mosquitoes pose a threat to human health controlling mosquitoes using chemicals may have undesired
consequences. In Florida, authorities have used genetically modified mosquitoes to control the overall
mosquito population. It remains to be seen if this novel approach has unforeseen consequences.
Which one of the following is the correct logical inference. Based on the information in the above passage?
(A) Using genetically modified mosquitoes is better then using chemicals to kill mosquitoes because they
do not have any side effects.
(B) Using chemical to kill mosquitoes may have undesired consequences but it is not clear if using
genetically modified mosquitoes has any negative consequence.
(C) Using chemicals to kill mosquitoes is better than using genetically modified mosquitoes because
genetic engineering is dangerous.
(D) Both using genetically modified mosquitoes and chemicals have undesired consequence and can be
dangerous.
Ans. C
Question 61
An art gallery engages a security guard to ensure that the items displayed are protected. The diagram
below represents the plan of the gallery where the boundary walls are opaque. The location where the
security guard posted is identified such that all the inner space (shaded region in the plan) of the gallery
is within the line of sight of the security guard.
If the security guard does not move around the posted location and as 3600 view, which one of the
following correctly represent of the set of all possible location among the locations P, Q, R and S where
the security guard can be posted to watch over the entire inner space of the gallery.

P R

Q
S

(A) P and Q (B) Q and S

(C) R and S (D) Q
Ans. B
Question 62
Consider the following square with the four corners and the center marked as P, Q, R, S and T respectively.
Let X, Y and Z represent the following operations.
X : Rotation of the square by 180 degree with respect to the S-Q axis
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Y : Rotation of the square by 180 degree with respect to the P-R axis
Z : Rotation of the square by 90 degree clockwise with respect to the axis perpendicular going into the
screen and passing through the point T.
P Q

S R
Consider the following three distinct sequences of operation (which are applied in the left to right order)
1. XYZZ
2. XY
3. ZZZZ
Which one of the following statement is correct as per the information provided above?
(A) The sequence of operation 1, 2 and 3 are equivalent
(B) The sequence of operation 2 and 3 are equivalent
(C) The sequence of operation 1 and 3 are equivalent
(D) The sequence of operation 1 and 2 are equivalent
Ans. C
Question 63
Mr. X speaks ______ Japanese ________Chinese.
(A) Either/nor (B) Also/but
(C) Neither/nor (D) Neither/or
Ans. C
Question 64
In a class of five students P, Q, R, S and T only student is known to have copied in the exam. The
disciplinary committee has investigated the situation and recorded the statements from the students as
given below.
Statement of P : R has copied in the exam
Statement of Q : S has copied in the exam
Statement of R : P did not copy in the exam
Statement of S : only one of us is telling the truth
Statement of T : R is telling the truth
The investigating team had authentic in formation that S never lies.
Based on the information given above, the person. Who has copied in the exam is.
(A) R (B) P
(C) Q (D) T
Ans. B
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Question 65
The figure shows a grid formed by a collection of the unit squares. The unshaded unit square in the grid
represents a hole. What is the maximum number of squares without a ‘hole in the interior’ that can be
formed within the 4 × 4 grid using the unit square as building block?

1 Unit

1 Unit
(A) 26 (B) 21
(C) 15 (D) 20
Ans. D

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