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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

  1. A The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
  2. B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
  3. C The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
  4. 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).

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