Correct answer: (b) 2 and 3
Explanation
- A
2 only
(a) 2 only: Claims that only two of the given rows are correctly matched, which is incorrect because the actual number of correct matches as per the official key is three.
- B
2 and 3
(x) Official key: 2 and 3. This option correctly identifies the valid pairs among the matched committees and sectors, reflecting the official key for this question.
- C
1, 3 and 4
(1, 3 and 4): Incorrectly includes rows that do not match the official assessment of committee mandates and their appointing institutions.
- D
2 and 4
(2 and 4): Fails to capture the precise combination of correctly matched rows recognized in the official key.
Summary. Official key is (b). The correct combination of properly matched rows includes 2 and 3, while the remaining options fail to reflect the accurate pairing of committees with their respective sectors and establishing authorities.
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