UPSC 1997 Science & Technology Quantitative AptitudeQ138

UPSC 1997: The number of students in two sections, A and B, having different heights is shown in the following table: Height (in metres) Number of students with that height in Section A Section B 1.55 3 2 1.60 7 3 1.62 12 14 1.65 15 14 1.68 8 9 1.71 6 5 1.75 3 4 The ratio of the number of students of a particular height in Section A to that in Section B is the maximum for the height of

(a)1.55 m

(b)1.60 m

(d)1.71 m

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(a)1.55 m(b)1.60 m(c)1.65 m(d)1.71 m

Correct Answer: (b) 1.60 m

Compute the A∶B ratios for each height (using the given table): 1.55 m = 3/2 = 1.5; 1.60 m = 7/3 ≈ 2.33; 1.62 m = 12/14 ≈ 0.86; 1.65 m = 15/14 ≈ 1.07; 1.68 m ≈ 0.89; 1.71 m = 1.2; 1.75 m = 0.75. The largest ratio is at 1.60 m, so option (b) is correct. ([pdfcoffee.com](https://pdfcoffee.com/general-studies-prelims-paper-1997-list-i-list-ii-climatic-conditions-reasons-pdf-free.html))

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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 138. It falls under Science & Technology > Quantitative Aptitude.

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UPSC 1997 Science & Technology Quantitative AptitudeQ138

UPSC 1997: The number of students in two sections, A and B, having different heights is shown in the following table: Height (in metres) Number of students with that height in Section A Section B 1.55 3 2 1.60 7 3 1.62 12 14 1.65 15 14 1.68 8 9 1.71 6 5 1.75 3 4 The ratio of the number of students of a particular height in Section A to that in Section B is the maximum for the height of

(a)1.55 m

(b)1.60 m

(d)1.71 m

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(a)1.55 m(b)1.60 m(c)1.65 m(d)1.71 m

Correct Answer: (b) 1.60 m

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What is the correct answer to this UPSC 1997 Science & Technology question?▼

The correct answer is option (b): 1.60 m. Watch the detailed video explanation in our Sherlocking Prelims course on UnlockIAS.

Which year was this Quantitative Aptitude question asked in UPSC Prelims?▼

This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 1997, GS Paper 1, as Question 138. It falls under Science & Technology > Quantitative Aptitude.

What is the difficulty level of this UPSC question?▼

This question is rated "moderate". It requires sound conceptual understanding of the topic.

How many UPSC Prelims questions have been asked from Quantitative Aptitude?▼

UPSC has asked 164 questions from Quantitative Aptitude (under Science & Technology) across multiple years. Visit the topic page to see the full list and year-wise trends.

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