Following are the Criteria for selecting a meritorious student to give the…

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Following are the Criteria for selecting a meritorious student to give the scholarship for further studies by an educational foundation. The applicant must:

1.As on 1.12.2018 he/she must not be more than 26 years and less than 21 years old.

2. Be a graduate and have scored - for B.Com. Students 62%, for B.A. students 56%, and for B.Sc. student 66% marks.

3. Have received at least one award in extra-curriculum activity.

4. Have family income not more than 3, 00,000 annually.

5. Be a resident of India for 15 years or above.

Reductions:

In case of SC/ST applicants Reduction in percentage up to 5% can be given.

However, in the case of an applicant satisfies all above conditions,

1. Except c), should be referred to the secretary of the educational foundation.

2. Except d), should be referred to the Chairmen of the educational foundation.

Read the information given above carefully and give your answer accordingly.

Raman is 24 years old and has passed his B.Sc. exam with 70% marks. He has been living in Kolkata since 1998. His father is the only earning person in the family whose annual salary is 2, 70,000. Raman got the 2nd prize in the state boxing championship.

  1. A.

    To be selected for scholarship

  2. B.

    To be referred to the chairman of the educational foundation

  3. C.

    Data insufficient

  4. D.

    To be referred to the secretary of the educational foundation

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Correct answer: A

Raman should be selected for the scholarship. Check each condition: age = 24 years, which is within 21 to 26 years; B.Sc. marks = 70%, which is above the required 66%; he has an extra-curricular award, the 2nd prize in state boxing championship; family income = ₹2,70,000, which is not more than ₹3,00,000; and he has been living in Kolkata since 1998, which is more than 15 years by 1.12.2018. Since he satisfies all required conditions and no referral exception is needed, the correct answer is Option A: To be selected for scholarship.

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