Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence:
The administrators went on to implement yet another unreasonable measure, arguing that the measures were already ___ and one more would hardly make a difference.
Options:
(A) reflective
(B) utopian
(C) luxuriant
(D) unpopular
Official Answer Key:
D
Step-by-Step Solution & Explanation
### **Dedicated Step-by-Step Solution (GATE AE 2012 Q.58)**
**1. Problem Statement & Parameters**:
- **Module**: Propulsion (1 Mark, MCQ)
- **Topic**: Rocket Propulsion (Solid, Liquid & Hybrid Rocket Engines)
- **Organizing Institute**: IIT Delhi
- **Problem Statement**:
> Choose the most appropriate alternative from the options given below to complete the following sentence: The administrators went on to implement yet another unreasonable measure, arguing that the measures were already ___ and one more would hardly make a difference.
**2. Mathematical Derivation & Physical Analysis**:
1. **Governing Physical Principles**:
Governed by **Rocket Propulsion** (Solid, Liquid & Hybrid Rocket Engines) under *Propulsion*. 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 **D**.
**3. Comprehensive Options Analysis**:
- **(A)** *"reflective"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(B)** *"utopian"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(C)** *"luxuriant"*: ❌ **INCORRECT**.
- **(D)** *"unpopular"*: ✅ **CORRECT**.
**4. Official Answer Verification**:
- **Official Master Answer**: **D**
- **Evaluation Status**: Matches official GATE 2012 (IIT Delhi) master answer key with 100% precision.
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