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

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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 scholarships for higher studies abroad who fulfill the following criteria: Age – More than 22 years but less than 27 years as on 1.4.2017 Minimum percentage of marks – B.Sc. with 65% or B.A. with 55% or B.Com. with 60%. Prizes/ Awards – Should have one at least in Essay, Debate or Sports. Annual family income – Not be more than Rs. 2, 50, 000 Domicile – Must be staying in India for the last 15 years or above as on 1.4.2017 Concessions: One has to fulfill the above conditions. However, certain concessions are available to the following categories: 1. Wards of Farmers – Relaxation in the maximum age limit up to five years. 2. SC/ST applicants – Relaxation in percentage of marks up to 5%. Considerations: 3. Not fulfilling 3 criteria - the case may be referred to the Secretary of the Foundation. 4. Not fulfilling 4. above - the case may be referred to 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. Damini was born on 2.4.1995 and recently passed B.Sc. with 73% marks. Her father, a lecturer at Junior College in Patna since 2000, has an annual family income of Rs. 2,49,000. She won a 3rd prize in State Athletic Championship .

  1. A.

    candidate is to be selected.

  2. B.

    case is to be referred to Secretary.

  3. C.

    case is to be referred to the Chairman.

  4. D.

    candidate is not to be selected.

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Correct answer: D

Step 1: Calculate Damini's age as on 1.4.2017. She was born on 2.4.1995, so her age is 22 years and 11 months. The condition requires age to be more than 22 years, which is not satisfied.

Step 2: Since the age condition is not met, the candidate does not fulfill the first criterion. Therefore, the case is not to be selected.

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