A bag contains 3 red and 4 black balls. If two balls are drawn at random without replacement, what is the probability that both are red? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A bag contains 3 red and 4 black balls. If two balls are drawn at random without replacement, what is the probability that both are red?
A. 3/14
B. 1/7
C. 2/7
D. 9/49
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P(Both Red) = (3/7) × (2/6) = 6/42 = 1/7.

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