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SubjectTopicYearType

A square paper, shown in figure

(I)

, is folded along the dotted lines as shown in the figures

(II)

(III)

. Then a few cuts are made as shown in figure

(IV)

. Which one of the following patterns will be obtained when the paper is unfolded? Note: The figures shown are representative.

4

distinct flavors of ice-cream. One can purchase any number of scoops of any flavor. The order in which the scoops are purchased is inconsequential. If one wants to purchase

3

scoops of ice-cream, in how many ways can one make that purchase?

Despite his initial hesitation, Rehman's ____________ to contribute to the success of the project never wavered. Select the most appropriate option to complete the above sentence.

Bird : Nest :: Bee : ______

P \: e^{x} = Q \: e^{-x}

for all real values of

x

, which one of the following statements is true?

The paper as showin the figure is folded to make a cube where each square corresponds to a particular face of the cube. Which one of the following options correctly represents the cube? Note: The figures showin are representative.

p_1

p_2

denote two arbitrary prime numbers. Which one of the following statemetns is correct for all values of

p_1

p_2

Based only on the conversation below, identify the logically correct inference: "Even if I had known that you were in the hospital, I would not have gone there to see you", Ramya told Josephine.

If IMAGE and FIELD are coded as FHBNJ and EMFJG respectively then, which one among the given options is the most appropriate code for BEACH?

Which one of the following options is correct for the given data in the table? …

In the Given figure, PQRS is a square of side

2

cm and PLMN is a rectangle. The corner L of teh rectangle is on the side QR. Side MN of the rectangle passes through the corner S of the square. What is the area (in

cm^2

) of the rectangle PLMN? Note: The figure shown is representative.

The diagram below shows a river system consisting of

7

segments, marked

P, Q, R, S, T, U,

V.

It splits the land into

5

Z1, Z2, Z3, Z4,

Z5

. We need to connect these zones using the least number of bridges, Out of the following options, which one is correct? Note: The figure shown is representative.

\rightarrow

' denotes increasing order of intensity, then the meaning of the words [dry

\rightarrow

\rightarrow

parched] is analogous to [diet

\rightarrow

\rightarrow

________ ]. Which one of the given options is appropriate to fill the blank?

If two distinct non-zero real variables

x

y

(x+y)

is proportional to

(x-y)

then the value of

\frac{x}{y}

Consider the following sample of numbers:

9,18,11,14,15,17,10,69,11,13

The median of the sample is

The number of coins of ₹

1

5

10

denominations that a person has are in the ratio

5:3:13

. Of the total amount, the percentage of money in ₹

5

For positive non-zero real variables

p

q

\log \left(p^2+q^2\right)=\log p+\log q+2 \log 3,

then, the value of

\frac{p^4+q^4}{p^2 q^2}

In the given text, the blanks are numbered

\text{(i) - (iv)}

. Select the best match for all the blanks. Steve was advised to keep his head (i) before heading (ii) to bat; for, while he had a head (iii) batting, he could only do so with a cool head iv his shoulders.

A rectangular paper sheet of dimensions

54 \mathrm{~cm} \times 4 \mathrm{~cm}

is taken. The two longer edges of the sheet are joined together to create a cylindrical tube. A cube whose surface area is equal to the area of the sheet is also taken. Then, the ratio of the volume of the cylindrical tube to the volume of the cube is

The pie chart presents the percentage contribution of different macronutrients to a typical

2,000\; \mathrm{kcal}

diet of a person. The typical energy density

(\mathrm{kcal} / \mathrm{g})

of these macronutrients is given in the table. …