Wheatstone Bridge & Metre Bridge question from MHT CET 2021 (24 Sep, Shift 2)

Answer: (a)

1. Redraw: two $3\ \Omega$ from the left terminal to nodes X and Y; two $2\ \Omega$ from X and Y to the right terminal; $5\ \Omega$ joins X and Y.
2. $\dfrac{3}{2} = \dfrac{3}{2}$, so the bridge is balanced and $5\ \Omega$ carries no current.
3. $R_{eq} = (3+2) \parallel (3+2) = 2.5\ \Omega$
4. $I = \dfrac{6}{2.5} = 2.4$ A
5. So the answer is (a) $2.4$ A.