Comprehension

The following are the criteria for admitting students to an engineering college:
The student candidate must:

have passed 12th standard science examination having secured more than 65% in Mathematics and at least 60% in the aggregate.
be of 20 years age or more as on January 01, 2020
have obtained at least 65% in the interview and more than 60% in the entrance test.

However, if a student fulfills all the above criteria, EXCEPT:

at (1) and/or (2) above but has obtained at least 75% in the interview and more than 65% in the entrance test, the case should be referred to the Principal.
at (2) and/or (3) above but is an SC candidate securing more than 70% in the aggregate as well as in Mathematics in 12th standard science examination, the case should be referred to the Director.

Based on the criteria given above and without assuming any additional information, you have to take a decision for the candidates whose profiles have given in the five questions. Mark your answer by choosing the appropriate option in each case.

Question: 1

Priya was born in an SC family in 1998 and passed her 12thstandard science examination securing 82% in the aggregate and 66% in Mathematics. She obtained 65% in the interview as well as in the entrance test. What decision would be taken for her?

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Aditya, SC, born in 1997 (age 23+), scored exactly 65% in Maths and aggregate. He qualifies under the SC rule, but his scores are not above 70%. Hence, \textbf{refer to the Director}.

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She would be admitted
She would not be admitted
Her case is to be referred to the Principal
Her case is to be referred to the Director

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The Correct Option is A

Solution and Explanation

Priya fulfills all the basic admission criteria: she is over 20 years old as of January 1, 2020, has more than 65% in Mathematics and more than 60% in aggregate, and has scored the required marks in both the interview and entrance test. Therefore, she qualifies for admission without the need for referral.

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Question: 2

Aditya, an SC candidate, was born in 1997 and passed the 12th standard examination in science securing 65% in the aggregate as well as in Mathematics. He obtained 65% in the entrance test and 68% in the interview. What decision would be taken for him?

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Ashok is SC, passed at age 19 (less than 20), which violates the age criterion. But he scored 70% in Maths and 80% aggregate. Hence, \textbf{refer to the Director}.

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He would be admitted
He would not be admitted
His case is to be referred to the Principal
His case is to be referred to the Director

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Aditya meets the minimum criteria and belongs to the SC category. Since he scored exactly 65% in both aggregate and Mathematics (not more than 70%), referral to the Director is necessary due to his borderline eligibility.

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Question: 3

Ashok is an SC candidate, who secured 65% in the interview and 60% in the entrance test. He passed the 12th standard science examination in 2018 at the age of 19 securing 80% aggregate marks and 70% in Mathematics. What decision would be taken for him?}

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Manju doesn't meet the age criterion (under 20), but scored 75% in the interview and \textgreater65% in the entrance test. Hence, her case \textbf{goes to the Principal}.

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He would be admitted
He would not be admitted
His case is to be referred to the Principal
His case is to be referred to the Director

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Although Ashok satisfies all other criteria, he does not fulfill the age condition. However, being an SC candidate with 70% in Mathematics and 80% in aggregate, his case should be referred to the Director.

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Question: 4

Manju Tripathi passed the 12th standard science examination securing 65% in the aggregate as well as in Mathematics at the age of 18 in 2017. She secured 75% in the interview and 68% in the entrance test. What decision would be taken in her case?

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Nitesh is SC, under 20 years, scored 72% in both Maths and aggregate, meeting the SC-specific condition. Hence, \textbf{refer to the Director}.

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She would be admitted
She would not be admitted
Her case is to be referred to the Principal
Her case is to be referred to the Director

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The Correct Option is C

Solution and Explanation

Manju does not meet the age criterion (under 20 years as of Jan 1, 2020), but she secured more than 75% in the interview and met the exam and test score requirements. Hence, her case is to be referred to the Principal.

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Question: 5

Nitesh, who belongs to the SC community, passed the 12th standard examination in July 2019 at the age of 19 years securing 72% in Mathematics as well as in the aggregate. He obtained 65% in the entrance test and 76% in the interview. What decision would be taken for him?

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Nitesh is an SC candidate, under 20 years old, but he scored above 70% in both Mathematics and aggregate. As per the SC rule, his case should \textbf{be referred to the Director}.

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He would be admitted
He would not be admitted
His case is to be referred to the Principal
His case is to be referred to the Director

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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Nitesh meets all criteria except for the age requirement. Being an SC candidate who scored over 70% in Mathematics and aggregate, his case should be referred to the Director as per the given policy.

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