A large number of candidates are opting optional “X”. Hence it is better to choose optional “Y”, which is chosen by very few candidates?
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As explained, the number of candidates to be selected from a certain optional is directly proportional to the number of candidates who opt for it. If the larger number of students opt for a particular subject then the number of students taking it selected for the mains will be equally large