Questions and Answers
Who among the following is DEFINITELY an expert in tabla but not in either mridangam or ghatam?
Who among the following is DEFINITELY an expert in mridangam but not in either tabla or ghatam?
Which of the following pairs CANNOT have any musician who is an expert in both tabla and mridangam but not in ghatam?
If C is an expert in mridangam and F is not, which are the three musicians who are experts in tabla but not in either mridangam or ghatam?
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Which one of the following musicians is an expert in both tabla and ghatam?
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What percentage of the money supply did coins constitute during most of the dynasty's history?
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What was a significant limitation of using textiles as currency for small transactions?
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Which currency was considered better suited for larger transactions?
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What disadvantage did textiles have compared to coins?
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Why was there opposition to paying taxes with coins?
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Which characteristic of textiles made them advantageous over coins?
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What issue did coins face that textiles did not, according to the content?
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What can be inferred about the stability of textile values compared to coin values?
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What is the percentage increase in speed required for the train to arrive on time after its emergency stop?
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What is the mean of all 4-digit even natural numbers of the form 'aabb', where a > 0?
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How long does the train take to cross an electric post, given the crossing times of two persons?
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If a, b and c are positive integers with ab = 432, bc = 96, and c < 9, what is the smallest possible value of a + b + c?
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In a group, if 28% are young and 65% are literate, what percentage of old people are among the illiterates?
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If Veeru invested Rs 10000 at 5% simple interest for two years, how much interest did he earn?
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After Veeru's investment, how much more will Joy earn by investing Rs 8000 at 10% simple interest for two years?
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What is the relationship between the speeds of the two persons walking beside the railway track?
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What does the passage primarily discuss regarding Europe's position in the international order?
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Which of the following best summarizes Europe's response to modern-world stimuli?
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What misconception does the passage highlight about forensic phonetics?
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According to the passage, which of the following is NOT mentioned as a change Europe has made?
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How does the passage characterize benign shamans compared to dead-malevolent shamans?
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Which statement accurately reflects the author's view on forensic phonetics in legal contexts?
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What aspect of the passage does Option D correctly summarize?
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Which of the following claims about European changes would be incorrect according to the passage?
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Who missed the Mathematics examination?
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Which candidate has the same score in both Hindi and Science?
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What was Esha's average score based on her best three subjects?
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Which two candidates are likely to have missed the Hindi examination?
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Based on the conditions provided, who among the following is most likely to have missed their English examination?
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Which of the following statements is true about Carl's examination statuses?
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Who is eliminated as a potential candidate for missing the English exam?
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Which candidates are confirmed not to have missed the English examination?
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Study Notes
Economic Context of Currency during the Tang Dynasty
- Severe copper shortages led to government mints producing coins insufficiently, resulting in coins making up only 10% of the money supply.
- Taxes primarily demanded in coin faced opposition due to the inability of peasant producers, who were skilled in weaving or agriculture, to produce coins.
- Textiles served as major currencies alongside coins, each offering distinct advantages and disadvantages.
Currency Comparison: Coins vs. Textiles
- Over time, textiles could deteriorate, leading to reduced value when stained, faded, or torn; value also decreased if cut into smaller pieces.
- Coins offered better assay for small transactions, while textiles excelled in larger transactions due to lower weight and stable dimensions.
- Standard dimensions of textiles remained consistent from the 3rd to the 10th century: 56 cm wide and 12 m long, facilitating easier trade.
Transaction Characteristics
- Textiles were preferred for significant transactions and had a more stable valuation compared to coins, which fluctuated.
- Coins were limited to smaller, local transactions, while textiles proved more versatile for larger exchanges.
Musicians’ Expertise Evaluation
- Both A and B are mridangam experts; only one specializes in tabla.
- D is proficient in tabla and ghatam.
- F and G are tabla experts; only one can play mridangam.
- Neither I nor J is a tabla expert.
- H and I lack mridangam skills; only one specializes in ghatam.
Logic Questions Summary
- Identifying individuals definitively expert in tabla or mridangam can vary based on the given conditions of musical expertise.
- Combinations of musicians lead to conclusions on who cannot belong to overlapping expertise categories, affecting possible selections of experts in tabla and ghatam.
Train Journey Scenario
- A train traveling at one-third its speed leads to a 30-minute delay.
- On the return journey, it initially travels at normal speed but stops for 4 minutes, requiring a significant speed increase to maintain schedule.
Numeric Problems Summary
- Mean of all 4-digit even numbers of the format 'aabb' is examined.
- A specific train crossing time and interaction of multiple speed scenarios are calculated based on their relative speeds when crossing individuals and posts.
- Constraints of integers in multiplication equations provide a pathway to minimizing cumulative values.
People Group Analysis
- Distribution of young and old members along with literacy rates analyzed to derive percentages.
- Feedback on financial investments leads to evaluations of interest and principle relationships in monetary contexts.
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Explore the unique currency dynamics during the Tang Dynasty, where a severe copper shortage affected coin production and prompted the use of textiles as currency. This quiz covers the comparison between coins and textiles, highlighting their advantages and transaction characteristics in trade. Test your understanding of this fascinating economic context!
