GATE BT 2015 • Q2 MCQ • 1 Mark

General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Sentence Completion

Question Statement:

Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence: Frogs

Options:

  • (A) croak
  • (B) roar
  • (C) hiss
  • (D) patter % B 3. 4. * D

Official Answer Key:

A

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2015 Q.2)** **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: *"Choose the appropriate word/phrase, out of the four options given below, to complete the following sentence: Frogs..."* - **Option (A) [CORRECT]**: *"croak"* - Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required. - **Option (B) [INCORRECT]**: *"roar"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"hiss"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. - **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"patter Options : 1. V A 2. % B 3. 4. * D"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity. **3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**: - **Official GATE Answer Key**: **A** - **Scoring Criteria**: 1 Mark (Negative marking: -0.33 marks).

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