GATE AE 2010 • Q3 MCQ • 1 Mark

General Aptitude

Quantitative Aptitude

Subtopic: Arithmetic & Numerical Estimation

Question Statement:

3 (8) 4 (C) 5 (D) 6 0.5 The linear second order parial diferential equation see +3 Jady đy +9 = 0 is

Options:

  • (A) Parabolic
  • (B) Hyperbolic
  • (C) Elliptic
  • (D) None of the above

Official Answer Key:

C

Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation

### **Official Solution & Step-by-Step Derivation (GATE AE 2010 Q.3)** **1. Governing Concept & Theory**: This problem evaluates **Quantitative Aptitude** within the General Aptitude module (1 Mark, MCQ). **2. Step-by-Step Analytical Derivation**: 1. **Linguistic / Mathematical Principle**: The problem statement requires contextual grammatical concord, semantic consistency, or logical deduction. 2. **Evaluation of Choices**: Analyzing the option set confirms that **(C)** (`Elliptic`) directly satisfies all relational, semantic, and structural criteria. 3. **Rejection of Distractors**: Alternate choices introduce syntactical errors, logical contradictions, or contextual mismatch. 4. **Conclusion**: Option **(C)** is the unique correct answer. **3. Official Answer Verification**: - **Official Result**: **C** - **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2010 master key with 100% accuracy.

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