Questions

Brass, Bronze and Steel is a metallic alloy made up of two or more chemical element. But Silver a chemical element with symbol Ag and atomic number 47.

As a wholesaler, applicant should say that he/she would face production problem, growing consumption, not concentrating on important market segment, scale of operations not being proper, delivery to different stores and having some issues with suppliers and not a good relationship with suppliers. I would face these problems in reaching the target commitment to suppliers as a wholesaler.

Separation of an employee exists when the service of an employee comes to an end because of one reason or other. "Separation of employment" refers broadly to the process of managing the termination of employment. It is a sensitive issue for any organization. 

Types of separation:

1) Volunntary:

a) Resignation
b) Job abandonment
c) Retirement

2) Involuntary:

a) Layoff
b) Dismissal
c) Plant closure
d) Death or Disability.

The relationship between two organisms such that one lives on the other and one gets benefited while the other get infected.

Subdued means restrained in style or quality. Softened means being or made softer or less loud or clear.
Dampened means to suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity. Quite means to a degree (not used with a negative).
Silenced means reduced to silence. The reaction of the authorities is already mentioned, i.e. muted. All the options, except 'quite', are synonymous with 'muted'. But the reaction was toned-down. Hence, the correct answer is 1.