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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper II (CSAT)

Question

QQ6. Three prime numbers p, q and r, each less than 20, are such that p - q = q - r. How many distinct possible values can we get for (p + q + r) ?

Options

  1. A 4
  2. B 5
  3. C 6
  4. D More than 6
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Correct Answer

D More than 6

Model Answer

Answer: option D, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).

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