UPSC PYQPrelims 2026

Civil Services Examination · Question 9

How many words can one form by shuffling the letters of the word QUEUE, if Q is always followed by U? The words thus formed need not necessarily have any meaning.

  1. 6
  2. 8
  3. 10
  4. 12
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Answer: (D) 12

Explanation

Treat 'QU' as one block. Units: QU, U, E, E. Arrangements = 4!/2! = 12.