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UPSC Civil ServicesPrelims2023General Studies Paper II (CSAT)
Question
QQ79. A cuboid of dimensions 7 cm × 5 cm × 3 cm is painted red, green and blue colour on each pair of opposite faces of dimensions 7 cm × 5 cm, 5 cm × 3 cm, 7 cm × 3 cm respectively. Then the cuboid is cut and separated into various cubes each of side length 1 cm. Which of the following statements is/are correct ? 1. There are exactly 15 small cubes with no paint on any face. 2. There are exactly 6 small cubes with exactly two faces, one painted with blue and the other with green. Select the correct answer using the code given below :
Options
- A 1 only
- B 2 only
- C Both 1 and 2
- D Neither 1 nor 2
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Correct Answer
A 1 only
Model Answer
Answer: option A, as per UPSC's final answer key (Series A).