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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ58. In a party, 75 persons took tea, 60 persons took coffee and 15 persons took both tea and coffee. No one taking milk takes tea. Each person takes at least one drink. Question : How many persons attended the party ? Statement-1 : 50 persons took milk. Statement-2 : Number of persons who attended the party is five times the number of persons who took milk only. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements ?
Options
- A The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
- B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
- C The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.
- D The Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together.
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Correct Answer
A The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).