Directions (next five questions) : In the given passage, there are blanks each of which has been numbered. Against each five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.
A strong economy would improve livelihoods and give hope for the future, but the lack of reliable electricity in the country has contributed to holding back prosperity. Over the past five years, GDP growth has averaged 3 per cent, too ...(26)... to fight poverty and create jobs. Demand for power outstrips what the country can produce and ...(27)... Planned and unplanned electricity outages of 12 to 16 hours daily nationwide ...(28)... business, aggravate unemployment and spark angry protests. The country has ...(29)... energy resources-an estimated 186 billion tonnes of coal, over 100000 megawatts of hydro potential and wind potential of upto 346000 megawatts. But the technology and investment to ...(30)... these resources are limited. An overreliance on imported fuel has exposed the country to high oil prices and there isn't enough money to keep the system- a mix of private and state run enterprises- running or to fix faulty infrastructure that leaks electricity. A resolution of power crisis is thus very critical to survival of the country.
Directions : (Next Four Questions) : Refer to the table and answer the given questions.
Data related to performance of 6 batsmen in a tournament
|
Name of the Batsman |
Number of matches played in the tournament |
Average runs scored in the tournament |
Total balls faced in the tournament |
Strike rate in the tournament |
|
M |
22 |
56 |
- |
- |
|
N |
18 |
- |
- |
153.6 |
|
O |
- |
- |
900 |
110 |
|
P |
- |
36 |
- |
84 |
|
Q |
- |
- |
- |
140 |
|
R |
24 |
51 |
1368 |
- |
Note : (i) Strike rate = Total runs scored/Total balls faced × 100
(ii) All the given batsmen could bat in all the given matches played by them.
(iii) Few values are missing in the table (indicated by -). A candidate is expected to calculate the missing value, if it is required to answer the given questions, on the basis of the given data and information.
Directions (next five questions) : In these questions, two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve both the equations and