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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2025General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ74. A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option. Question : Is (p + q)^2 – 4 pq, where p, q are natural numbers, positive ? Statement I : p < q. Statement II : p > q. 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 can be answered even without using any of the Statements.
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Correct Answer
B The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.
Model Answer
Answer: option B, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).