2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 134: Basic Numeracy

In how many maximum different ways can 3 identical balls be placed in 12 squares (each ball is placed in the exact centre of a square) shown in the figure above such that they do not lie along the same straight line?

a144
b200
c204
d216

Our copy of this question lacks the figure, so it can be read but not answered.

Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2007, General Studies. UPSC's own paper isn't online; the words are from a published compilation. The paper on upsc.gov.in.