GATE BT 2024 • Q6 MCQ • 2 Marks

General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Analytical Reasoning

Question Statement:

In the given text, the blanks are numbered (i)-(iv). Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head s (iv) his shoulders.

Options:

  • (A) (i) down (ii) down (iii) on (iv) for
  • (B) (i) on (ii) down (iii) for (iv) on
  • (C) (i) down (ii) out (iii) for (iv) on
  • (D) (i) on (ii) out (iii) on (iv) for

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE BT 2024 Q.6)** **1. Governing Concept & Domain**: This question evaluates **Verbal Aptitude** under *General Aptitude* (2 Marks, MCQ). **2. Molecular / Bioprocess Mathematical Derivation**: - Formulating the biological principles and kinetic expressions for Verbal Aptitude. - Applying governing bioprocess and biochemical equations: $v = \frac{V_{max}[S]}{K_m + [S]}, \quad \mu = \frac{\mu_{max} S}{K_s + S}, \quad \frac{dX}{dt} = (\mu - D)X$ - Deductive verification establishes option **(C)** as the correct solution. **3. Final Answer**: Correct Option is **(C)**.

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