5,000 students had appeared in the exam . . . . . . . . students could get through.

A. few

B. a few

C. little

D. a little

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Few is a quantifier used with plural countable nouns. Little is used with singular uncountable nouns. Students are plural countable nouns. "A few" means some. Option B is correct.
5,000 students had appeared in the exam a few students could get through.