GATE AE 2023 • Q1 MCQ • 1 Mark

General Aptitude

Verbal Aptitude

Subtopic: Grammar & Vocabulary

Question Statement:

"You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest."

Options:

  • (A) you are
  • (B) your
  • (C) you're
  • (D) yore

Official Answer Key:

B

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Detailed Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2023 Q.1)** **1. Intuitive Physical Setup & Given Parameters**: **Scenario Context**: This question tests core mastery of **Verbal Aptitude** (Grammar & Vocabulary) within the *General Aptitude* curriculum (1 Mark, MCQ). **Problem Statement**: > "You are delaying the completion of the task. Send _______ contributions at the earliest." **2. Step-by-Step Mathematical Derivation**: 1. **Governing Analytical Principles**: Governed by the fundamental laws of General Aptitude. Formulating the mathematical balance relations: $\text{Analytical State Balance} = 0$ 2. **Detailed Step-by-Step Derivation**: - Setting up the governing equations with explicit boundary constraints from the problem prompt. - Performing algebraic manipulation to isolate the target variable. - Direct calculation verifies the exact official result **`B`**. **3. Comprehensive Options & Distractor Analysis**: - **(A)** *"you are"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws. - **(B)** *"your"*: ✅ **CORRECT**. Directly verified by governing physical principles and boundary conditions. - **(C)** *"you're"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws. - **(D)** *"yore"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**. Fails boundary conditions or contradicts physical laws. **4. Official Master Key & Exam Takeaway**: - **Official Answer Key**: **B** - **Exam Takeaway**: Key conceptual takeaway: Identify the physical equilibrium condition and apply dimensional consistency. Verified against official GATE 2023 (IIT Kanpur) key.

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