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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2022General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ67. Consider the following statements in respect of two natural numbers p and q such that p is a prime number and q is a composite number : 1. p × q can be an odd number. 2. q/p can be a prime number. 3. p + q can be a prime number. Which of the above statements are correct?
Options
- A 1 and 2 only
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 1 and 3 only
- D 1, 2 and 3
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Correct Answer
D 1, 2 and 3
Model Answer
Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).