The following question presents a sentence, part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you
find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Following the requirements of the standard written
English, select the answer that produces the most effective sentence.
Tuberculosis, together with its effects, ranks one of the leading causes of death in India.
Options:
(B) rank as one of the leading causes of death
(A) ranks as one of the leading causes of death
(C) has the rank of one of the leading causes of death
(D) are one of the leading causes of death
Official Answer Key:
A
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2015 Q.6)**
**1. Governing Concept & Syllabus Classification**:
- **Section**: GA
- **Question Type**: **MCQ** (2 Marks)
- **Core Topic**: Quantitative & Analytical Aptitude
**2. Detailed Step-by-Step Analytical & Scientific Derivation**:
- **Systematic Conceptual & Option-by-Option Evaluation**:
- Problem Focus: *"The following question presents a sentence, part of which is underlined. Beneath the sentence you
find four ways of phrasing the underlined part. Following the requirements of the standard written
English, select the ans..."*
- **Option (A) [CORRECT]**: *"ranks as one of the leading causes of death"*
- Validated by canonical biochemistry/biotechnology literature. Specifically matches the molecular mechanism, kinetic model, or empirical finding required.
- **Option (B) [INCORRECT]**: *"rank as one of the leading causes of death"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (C) [INCORRECT]**: *"has the rank of one of the leading causes of death"* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
- **Option (D) [INCORRECT]**: *"are one of the leading causes of death
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Options :
1. V A
2. "* does not satisfy the precise boundary conditions or molecular specificity.
**3. Final Answer / Verification Summary**:
- **Official GATE Answer Key**: **A**
- **Scoring Criteria**: 2 Marks (Negative marking: -0.66 marks).
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