Comprehension: Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the…

Comprehension: Directions: Study the given information carefully to answer the questions that follow.

A reputed educational foundation is to select meritorious students for the award of scholarships for higher studies abroad who fulfil the following criteria:

1. Age – More than 22 years but less than 27 years as on 1.4.2017.

2. Minimum percentage of marks – B.Sc. with 65% or B.A. with 55% or B.Com. with 60%.

3. Prizes/Awards – Should have at least one in Essay, Debate or Sports.

4. Annual family income – Not more than Rs. 2,50,000.

5. Domicile – Must be staying in India for the last 15 years or above as on 1.4.2017.

Concessions: One has to fulfil the above conditions. However, certain concessions are available to the following categories:

• Wards of Farmers – Relaxation in the maximum age limit up to five years.

• SC/ST applicants – Relaxation in percentage of marks up to 5%.

Considerations:

• Not fulfilling criterion 3 (Prizes/Awards) – the case may be referred to the Secretary of the Foundation.

• Not fulfilling criterion 4 (Annual family income) – the case may be referred to the Chairperson of the Foundation.

You have to study the information provided for a candidate in each of the following questions and decide the course of action.

Javed, son of a foreman in Indonesia earning Rs. 2,48,000 annually, came to India with his family in 1987 and has since settled in Mumbai. He won 1st prize in an international debate competition. He is a 23-year-old Science graduate with 69% marks.