GATE BT 2013 • Q64 MCQ • 2 Marks

General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Data Interpretation

Question Statement:

If ൅ 9| ൌ3 then the possible value of ଶ would be: (A) 30 (B) -30 (C) -42 (D) 42

Options:

  • (A) 30
  • (B) -30
  • (C) -42
  • (D) 42

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2013 Q.64)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**: - **Section**: GA - **Question Type**: **MCQ** (2 Marks) - **Core Topic**: Biochemistry, Microbiology & Molecular Biology **2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**: - **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**: - Problem Focus: *"If ൅ 9| ൌ3 then the possible value of ଶ would be:..."* - **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"-30"* - Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required. - **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"30"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"-42"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"42"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. **3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**: - **Official GATE Answer Key**: **B** - **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.66 marks).

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