Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do so by being
understated, tentative or
Options:
(B) restrained
(A) hyperbolic
(D) indifferent
(C) argumentative
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2011 Q.58)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: General Aptitude
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (1 Mark)
- **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following
sentence.
If you are trying to make a strong impression on your audience, you cannot do so by being
understated, tentative or..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"restrained"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"hyperbolic"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"indifferent"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"argumentative"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 1 Mark (Negative marking: -0.33 marks).
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