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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ15. A solid cube is painted yellow on all its faces. The cube is then cut into 60 smaller but equal pieces by making the minimum number of cuts. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. The minimum number of cuts is 9. II. The number of smaller pieces which are not painted on any face is 6. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- A I only
- B II only
- C Both I and II
- D Neither I nor II
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Correct Answer
C Both I and II
Model Answer
Answer: option C, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).