The number of common terms in the two sequences 17, 21,25, …., 417 and 16, 21, 26, …., 466 is
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If logab =1⁄2, logbc =1⁄3 and logca =
K⁄5, then the value of K is
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The probabilities of four cricketers A, B, C and D scoring more than 50 runs in a match are 1⁄2, 1⁄3, 1⁄4 and 1⁄10
. It is known that exactly two of the players scored more than 50 runs in a particular match. The probability that these players were A and B is
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A can do a piece of work in 25 days and B in 20 days. They work together for 5 days and then A goes away. In how many days will B finish the remaining work ?
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DIRECTIONS: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.The prospects for the Indian economy this year will be in fluenced by the behaviour of the monsoon and expansion of commerce and trade. The Eleventh Plan has envisaged a growth target of 8%. If the agriculture sector does well and the world trade conditions improve then it is possible to achieve a growth of 6-7%. We need to improve our economy and aim at a higher rate of growth in order to feed our population, maintain the standard of living and improve the quality of life. It is now more than 10 years since we have adopted reforms. We need to go forward in liberalisation but we cannot throw open the market for everything.There are sectors like village industries which need protection.
Which of the following is a conclusion which can be drawn from the facts stated in the above paragraph?
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The Indian economy depends on agricultural sector which depends a lot on monsoon.
Given that 24 carat gold is pure gold, 18 carat gold is 3⁄4 gold and 20 carat gold is 5⁄6 gold, the ratio of the pure gold in 18 carat gold to the pure gold in 20 carat gold is:
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DIRECTIONS:A sentence has been broken into 4 parts,(a), (b), (c) and (d). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error in it. The error, if any, will be in one part of the sentence.
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and a flexible way of thinking
DIRECTIONS:Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
Which one of the following option is the closest in meaning to word PHILANTHROPY?
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The word ‘philanthropy’means the practice of helping the poor and those in need especially by giving money.Hence generosity(willing to give somebody money,gifts etc) is nearest in meaning to it.
DIRECTIONS:Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
You have no business to _________ pain on a weak and poor person.
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The word‘inflict’ means burden someone with or impose.
DIRECTIONS:Each of the following items is followed by four words or group of words. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate word or group of words.
Although I was _________ of his plans, I encouraged him,because there was no one else who was willing to help.
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The word ‘sceptical’ means suspicious or doubtful.