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Topic

Permutations and Combinations

Asked 2 times in ESE, peaking in 2025.
2
PYQs
1
Exams
1
Years active
2025–2025
Span
2025
Peak
0/2
Answers
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Key insights

  • Most tested in ESE — 2 of 2 PYQs
  • Most asked in 2025
  • Recurs across 1 years (2025–2025)

Across exams

ESE · 2

How the concept evolved

225
Rising — more than half its appearances (2 of 2) are since 2016.

Sample questions

You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
ESE2025
In how many ways can 5 prizes be distributed among 4 candidates when every candidate can take one or more prizes?
  1. A 1024
  2. B 625
  3. C 600
  4. D 120
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Quantitative Aptitude › Number System
ESE2025
If at a get-together 22 people shake their hands with each other, how many handshakes will take place in all?
  1. A 132
  2. B 231
  3. C 321
  4. D 484
Answer key not yet available (pending official release)
Quantitative Aptitude › Number System

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