UPSC CSE Prelims 2012

Correct Option (D)

The given statements establish a comparative scoring hierarchy:

• Statement 1: Rama scored more than Rani (Rama > Rani).
• Statement 2: Rani scored less than Ratna (Ratna > Rani).
• Statement 3: Ratna scored more than Rama (Ratna > Rama).
• Statement 4: Padma scored more than Rama but less than Ratna (Ratna > Padma > Rama).

By integrating these statements, a complete ranking can be constructed. Statement 3 and Statement 4 directly indicate Ratna > Padma > Rama. Incorporating Statement 1 (Rama > Rani) into this sequence establishes the full order: Ratna > Padma > Rama > Rani. Therefore, Ratna achieved the highest score.

Incorrect Options:

Based on the derived complete ranking (Ratna > Padma > Rama > Rani):

• Rama (A): Rama's score is lower than both Ratna's and Padma's.
• Padma (B): Padma's score is lower than Ratna's.
• Rani (C): Rani's score is the lowest among all individuals mentioned.

Consequently, Rama, Padma, and Rani did not score the highest.