2007 General Studies, all questions

UPSC Prelims 2007 · General Studies

Question 135: Basic Numeracy

In the figure shown above, what is the maximum number of different ways in which 8 identical balls can be placed in small triangles 1, 2, 3 and 4 such that each triangle contains at least one ball?

a32
b35
c44
d56

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.