Question: Is p greater than q? 1. Statement-1: p x q is greater than zero. 2. Statement-2: p² is greater than q². Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?

A

The Question can be answered by using one of the Statements alone, but cannot be answered using the other Statement alone.

B

The Question can be answered by using either Statement alone.

C

The Question can be answered by using both the Statements together, but cannot be answered using either Statement alone.

D

The Question cannot be answered even by using both the Statements together.

Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation

To solve this elegantly, we need to think like a skeptic and look for cases that break the rule, just like the 'Counter-Example' strategy suggested in 2020 and 2022 PYQs [26], [32]. **Step 1: Check Statement 1 alone ($p \ti

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