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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2024 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
Change Language

Let $p, q, r$ and $s$ be distinct positive integers. Let $p, q$ be odd and $r, s$ be even. Consider the following statements :

1. $(p - r) (qs)$ is even.

2. $(q - s) q^2 s$ is even.

3. $(q + r)^2 (p + s)$ is odd.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

A

1 and 2 only

B

2 and 3 only

C

1 and 3 only

D

1, 2 and 3

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2024 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
Change Language

If the sum of the two-digit numbers AB and CD is the three-digit number 1CE, where the letters A, B, C, D, E denote distinct digits, then what is the value of A?

A

9

B

8

C

7

D

Cannot be determined due to insufficient data

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2024 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
Change Language

The total cost of 4 oranges, 6 mangoes and 8 apples is equal to twice the total cost of 1 orange, 2 mangoes and 5 apples.

Consider the following statements:

1. The total cost of 3 oranges, 5 mangoes and 9 apples is equal to the total cost of 4 oranges, 6 mangoes and 8 apples.

2. The total cost of one orange and one mango is equal to the cost of one apple.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A

1 only

B

2 only

C

Both 1 and 2

D

Neither 1 nor 2

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UPSC Civil Service Prelims Paper II 2024 (CSAT)
MCQ (Single Correct Answer)
+2.5
-0.833
Change Language

Let $p$ and $q$ be positive integers satisfying $p < q$ and $p + q = k$. What is the smallest value of $k$ that does not determine $p$ and $q$ uniquely?

A

3

B

4

C

5

D

6

UPSC Civil Service Subjects
Comprehension
Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
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