Questions

In the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial and non commercial sources. The most _____ sources of energy today are coal and natural gas, hydro
electricity and nuclear power. On the other hand, firewood, cow-dung cakes and vegetable waste etc. _____ non commercial forms of energy. While non commercial
forms of energy _____ demand, coal is the _____ source of commercial energy in India.

The _____ of energy in India are met from both commercial

Why does the west coast of India receive more rainfall from southwest monsoon than the east coast?

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the word similar in meaning to the word given.

Cantankerous

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/Phrase.

By fits and starts

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Which process usually requires water?

Which of the following phrases (i), (ii), and (iii) given below each sentence should replace the phrase printed in bold letters to make the sentence grammatically correct? Choose the best option among the five given alternatives that reflect the correct use of phrase in the context of the grammatically correct sentence. If the sentence is correct as it is, mark (E) i.e., "No correction required" as the answer.
Insurance is a contract, represented for a policy, in which an individual or entity receives financial protection.
i. Represented in a policy
ii. Represented by a policy
iii. Represented with a policy

Find the power of a convex lens if the image formed is at a distance of 16 cm from the lens when the object is placed on the other side of the lens at 20 cm from the optical centre?