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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ76. Let p + q = 10, where p, q are integers. Value-I = Maximum value of p × q when p, q are positive integers. Value-II = Maximum value of p × q when p ≥ – 6, q ≥ – 4. Which one of the following is correct ?
Options
- A Value-I < Value-II
- B Value-II < Value-I
- C Value-I = Value-II
- D Cannot be determined due to insufficient data
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Correct Answer
C Value-I = Value-II
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).