GATE BT 2015 • Q1 MCQ • 1 Mark

General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Sentence Completion

Question Statement:

sentence. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following The principal presented the chief guest with a _ as token of appreciation

Options:

  • (A) momento
  • (B) memento
  • (C) momentum
  • (D) moment

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2015 Q.1)** **1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**: - **Section**: GA - **Question Type**: **MCQ** (1 Mark) - **Core Topic**: Quantitative & Analytical Aptitude **2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**: - **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**: - Problem Focus: *"sentence. Choose the most appropriate word from the options given below to complete the following The principal presented the chief guest with a _ as token of appreciation..."* - **Option (B) [CORRECT]**: *"memento"* - Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required. - **Option (A) [INCORRECT]**: *"momento"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"momentum"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"moment Options : 1. 2. 0 B 3. 8 C 4. * D"* 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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