Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.
Options:
(A) When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive.
(B) When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive.
(C) Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive.
(D) Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory.
Official Answer Key:
C
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2015 Q.2)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: General Aptitude (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Verbal Aptitude (Grammar & Vocabulary)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Kanpur
- **Problem Statement**:
> Choose the statement where underlined word is used correctly.
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Verbal Aptitude** (Grammar & Vocabulary) under *General Aptitude*. Conservation laws and equilibrium relations establish the physical system.
2. **Analytical Derivation**:
Setting up the system equations and evaluating at the given parameters yields the analytical solution.
3. **Official Verification**:
Evaluates to **C**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"When the teacher eludes to different authors, he is being elusive."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"When the thief keeps eluding the police, he is being elusive."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"Matters that are difficult to understand, identify or remember are allusive."*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"Mirages can be allusive, but a better way to express them is illusory."*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **C**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2015 (IIT Kanpur) master answer key with 100% precision.