UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · प्रश्न 79

Let x be a real number between 0 and 1. Which of the following statements is/are correct? I. x² > x³. II. x > √x. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II
उत्तर देखें और व्याख्या

उत्तर: (A) I only

व्याख्या

For 0 < x < 1, higher powers are smaller, so x² > x³, and √x > x, so II is false. (Answer as per the official UPSC answer key.)