General Knowledge 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.

When the kerosene burned, the fuel in the tank below would be __________ pressure, and __________a small circular flame would appear in the burner.The valve had to be opened to let more kerosene vapour to the burner and pumping resumed. With the increase in pressure, the burner flame would spread _________ a loud noise. To lower the flame,the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

and __________ a small circular flame

In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which is the best substitute of the phrase.
One skilled in telling stories

The focal length of a concave mirror with a radius of curvature of 20.0 cm is :

The tropical grasslands of Africa are known as?

Cricket World Cup 2019 is hosted by

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the meaning of the given word.

Perspicacious

Which of the following is not a concurrent power?

A sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect Speech. Out of the four given alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct Speech.

He said to me, “I have often told you not to play in dark.”