{"id":40978,"date":"2024-05-06T11:28:08","date_gmt":"2024-05-06T11:28:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=40978"},"modified":"2024-05-06T11:28:10","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T11:28:10","slug":"upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/","title":{"rendered":"UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions &#8211; Basic Numeracy &#8211; Permutation, Combination and Probability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>Discover a comprehensive collection of UPSC Prelims Topic Wise Questions focusing on Basic Numeracy, specifically covering Permutation, Combination, and Probability. Dive into a diverse array of questions designed to enhance your understanding and preparation for the UPSC Preliminary examination in these fundamental mathematical concepts. This resource offers a structured approach to mastering key principles and techniques necessary for success in permutation, combination, and probability problems. Whether you&#8217;re a beginner or an advanced candidate, these meticulously crafted questions provide valuable insights and practice opportunities to excel in the competitive UPSC environment. With a strategic emphasis on topic-wise questions, aspirants can refine their problem-solving skills and develop a deeper comprehension of these mathematical concepts. Elevate your preparation, grasp essential insights, and boost your confidence to ace the UPSC Prelims with proficiency in permutation, combination, and probability within the realm of basic numeracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e723b0ce754\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e723b0ce754\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Q1_A_table_has_three_drawers_It_is_known_that_one_of_the_drawers_contains_two_silver_coins_another_contains_two_gold_coins_and_the_third_one_contains_a_silver_coin_and_gold_coin_One_of_the_drawers_is_opened_at_random_and_a_coin_is_drawn_It_is_found_to_be_a_silver_coin_What_is_the_probability_that_the_other_coin_in_the_drawer_is_a_gold_coin_1995\" title=\"Q1. A table has three drawers. It is known that one of the drawers contains two silver coins, another contains two gold coins and the third one contains a silver coin and gold coin. One of the drawers is opened at random and a coin is drawn. It is found to be a silver coin. What is the probability that the other coin in the drawer is a gold coin? (1995)\">Q1. A table has three drawers. It is known that one of the drawers contains two silver coins, another contains two gold coins and the third one contains a silver coin and gold coin. One of the drawers is opened at random and a coin is drawn. It is found to be a silver coin. What is the probability that the other coin in the drawer is a gold coin? (1995)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Ans_c\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Q2_A_student_has_60_chance_of_passing_in_English_and_54_chance_of_passing_in_both_English_and_Mathematics_What_is_the_percentage_probability_that_he_will_fail_in_Mathematics_1995\" title=\"Q2. A student has 60% chance of passing in English and 54% chance of passing in both English and Mathematics. What is the percentage probability that he will fail in Mathematics? (1995)\">Q2. A student has 60% chance of passing in English and 54% chance of passing in both English and Mathematics. What is the percentage probability that he will fail in Mathematics? (1995)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Ans_d\" title=\"Ans. (d)\">Ans. (d)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Q3_Two_packs_of_cards_are_thoroughly_mixed_and_shuffled_and_two_cards_are_drawn_at_random_one_after_the_other_What_is_the_probability_that_both_of_them_are_jacks_1995\" title=\"Q3. Two packs of cards are thoroughly mixed and shuffled and two cards are drawn at random, one after the other. What is the probability that both of them are jacks? (1995)\">Q3. Two packs of cards are thoroughly mixed and shuffled and two cards are drawn at random, one after the other. What is the probability that both of them are jacks? (1995)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Ans_c-2\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Q4_When_three_coins_are_tossed_together_the_probability_that_all_coins_have_the_same_face_up_is_1997\" title=\"Q4. When three coins are tossed together, the probability that all coins have the same face up, is (1997)\">Q4. When three coins are tossed together, the probability that all coins have the same face up, is (1997)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Ans_c-3\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Q5_In_a_factory_quality_assurance_test_is_conducted_on_various_samples_for_a_specific_characteristic_value_of_the_product_The_values_and_the_number_of_samples_are_as_given_in_the_following_table_1999\" title=\"Q5. In a factory quality assurance test is conducted on various samples for a specific characteristic value of the product. The values and the number of samples are as given in the following table. (1999)\">Q5. In a factory quality assurance test is conducted on various samples for a specific characteristic value of the product. The values and the number of samples are as given in the following table. (1999)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Ans_c-4\" title=\"Ans. (c)\">Ans. (c)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-prelims-topic-wise-questions-basic-numeracy-permutation-combination-and-probability\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_A_table_has_three_drawers_It_is_known_that_one_of_the_drawers_contains_two_silver_coins_another_contains_two_gold_coins_and_the_third_one_contains_a_silver_coin_and_gold_coin_One_of_the_drawers_is_opened_at_random_and_a_coin_is_drawn_It_is_found_to_be_a_silver_coin_What_is_the_probability_that_the_other_coin_in_the_drawer_is_a_gold_coin_1995\"><\/span><strong>Q1. A table has three drawers. It is known that one of the drawers contains two silver coins, another contains two gold coins and the third one contains a silver coin and gold coin. One of the drawers is opened at random and a coin is drawn. It is found to be a silver coin. What is the probability that the other coin in the drawer is a gold coin? (1995)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 0.25<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1.00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 0.33<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 0.60<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c\"><\/span><strong>Ans. (c)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Drawer 1<\/td><td>Drawers 2 <\/td><td>Drawer 3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2 silver coins<\/td><td>2 gold coins <\/td><td>1 silver coin + 1 gold coin<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If one drawing one silver coin, one gold coin is left, it means that, the drawer is 3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"486\" height=\"171\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Screenshot-2024-05-06-163918.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40984\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_A_student_has_60_chance_of_passing_in_English_and_54_chance_of_passing_in_both_English_and_Mathematics_What_is_the_percentage_probability_that_he_will_fail_in_Mathematics_1995\"><\/span><strong>Q2. A student has 60% chance of passing in English and 54% chance of passing in both English and Mathematics. What is the percentage probability that he will fail in Mathematics? (1995)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 36<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_d\"><\/span><strong>Ans. (d)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Probability of passing in English <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= P(E)= 60\/100 = 0.6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probability of passing in both Maths and English<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>= P(E \u2229 M) = 54\/100 = 0.54<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probability of passing in Maths = P(M)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P(M) and P(E), both are independent events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P(E \u2229 M) = P(E) X P(M)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P(M) = P(E \u2229 M)\/P(E) = 0.54\/0.6 = 0.9<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8230; Probability of failing in Maths=1-0.9 = 0.1 = 10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hence, the percentage probability that he will fail in Mathematics = 0.1\u00d7100=10%<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_Two_packs_of_cards_are_thoroughly_mixed_and_shuffled_and_two_cards_are_drawn_at_random_one_after_the_other_What_is_the_probability_that_both_of_them_are_jacks_1995\"><\/span><strong>Q3. Two packs of cards are thoroughly mixed and shuffled and two cards are drawn at random, one after the other. What is the probability that both of them are jacks? (1995)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1\/13 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 2\/13<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 7\/1339<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1\/169<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-2\"><\/span><strong>Ans. (c)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Total number of cards = 2 x 52 = 104<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and total number of jacks = 2 x 4 = 8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probability for the jack in first draw = 8\/104<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>and probability for the jack in second draw = 7\/103<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the events are independent events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Required probability = (8\/104) x (7\/103) = 7\/1339<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_When_three_coins_are_tossed_together_the_probability_that_all_coins_have_the_same_face_up_is_1997\"><\/span><strong>Q4. When three coins are tossed together, the probability that all coins have the same face up, is (1997)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) 1\/3<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) 1\/6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) 1\/4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) 1\/12<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-3\"><\/span><strong>Ans. (c)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When three coins are tossed simultaneously then, total outcomes = 8 [HHH, HHT, HTH, HTT, T\u0397\u0397, \u03a4\u0397\u03a4, TTH, TTT] Favourable outcome = 2 [HHH, TTT]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>P (Same face up) = 2\/8 = 1\/4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_In_a_factory_quality_assurance_test_is_conducted_on_various_samples_for_a_specific_characteristic_value_of_the_product_The_values_and_the_number_of_samples_are_as_given_in_the_following_table_1999\"><\/span><strong>Q5. In a factory quality assurance test is conducted on various samples for a specific characteristic value of the product. The values and the number of samples are as given in the following table. (1999)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><div class=\"pcrstb-wrap\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Characteristic value, X<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of samples<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>10<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>11<\/td><td>7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>12<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>13<\/td><td>15<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>14<\/td><td>28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>15<\/td><td>33<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>16<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>17<\/td><td>11<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>18<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>19<\/td><td>6<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>20<\/td><td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Consider the following statements based on the table<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I. The probability that X \u2264 15 is 0.64. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>II. The probability that 13 &lt; X \u2264 17 is greater than 0.64. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>III. The probability that X = 15 is less than 0.22.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Which of the above statement is\/are not true? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(a) I alone <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(b) I and II <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(c) II and III <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(d) I, II and III<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ans_c-4\"><\/span><strong>Ans. (c)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Total number of samples<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>=3+7+10+15+28+33+24+11+10+6+3 = 150<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Probability (P) = Number of samples of (X) \/ Total number of samples (150)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now, we consider the given statements<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211;&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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