(e) Here the basic requirement is that “number of days required” and “number of days required for background research” should be ≤ 10. “Number of days required” : option (a) : 3 + 5 + 3 = 11 days option (c) : 3 + 5 + 4 = 12 days Hence, these options are ruled out. “Number of days required for background research” in option (b) : 3 + 5 + 3 = 11 days.