If Log (P) = (1/2)Log (Q) = (1/3) Log (R), then which of the following options is TRUE?
Options:
(A) how to write a letter of condolence
(B) what emotional stages are passed through in the healing process
(C) what the leading causes of death are
(D) how to give support to a grieving friend
2011
BT
Official Answer Key:
B
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2011 Q.60)**
**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: *"If Log (P) = (1/2)Log (Q) = (1/3) Log (R), then which of the following options is TRUE?..."*
- **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"what emotional stages are passed through in the healing process"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"how to write a letter of condolence"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"what the leading causes of death are"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"how to give support to a grieving friend
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2011
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**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 1 Mark (Negative marking: -0.33 marks).
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