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The correct decreasing order of $pK_b$ is

AIIMSAIIMS 2011Amines

Solution:

Substituent with strong $+$R effect, $+I$ effect and weaker $-I $ effect increases the basicity. Hence $PK_{b}$ decreases. Also, alkylamines are stronger bases than arylamines. So, the order is (d).