UPSC PYQPrelims 2025

Civil Services Examination · Question 19

Consider the following statements: I. If A ≤ B > C < D > E > F ≥ G = H; then B is always greater than E. II. If P > Q = R ≥ S = T ≤ U = V > W; then S is always less than V. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. I only
  2. II only
  3. Both I and II
  4. Neither I nor II
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Answer: (D) Neither I nor II

Explanation

In I, B and E are separated by C < D, so no fixed relation. In II, S = T ≤ U = V allows S = V, so S is not always less. (Answer as per the official UPSC answer key.)