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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ57. Question : Is (p + q – r) greater than (p – q + r), where p, q and r are integers ? Statement-1 : (p – q) is positive. Statement-2 : (p – r) is negative. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements ?
Options
- A The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
- B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
- C The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
- D The Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together.
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Correct Answer
C The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).