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 thefour 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 tobe 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. Tolower the flame, the valve had to be _________ opened to reduce the pressure and then tightened until the desired flame size was achieved. _________ you wanted theflame to be bigger, you had to hit the piston again. Pump stoves are still in vogue.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

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

Let bygones be bygones

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 ___________ conversation-starter cultivated by years of ostentatious ___________ society is a simple ‘how do you do?’ followed by a polite shaking of hands and an optional comment on the weather. But aside __________ the mental trauma this ritual causes to those unfortunate souls who suffer from clammy hands, it also doesn’t provide much incentive to go on. Fascinating as the weather can be from time _________ time, one can speak only so much about the ____________ of the sun and express sympathy towards the depressions the Bay of Bengal faces.

from time _________ time, one

In the following question, some part of the sentence may have errors. Find out which part of the sentence has an error and select the appropriate option. If
a sentence is free from error, select 'No Error'.

Mark won all of (1)/ the award for the categories (2)/ in which he was nominated. (3)/ No error (4)

_____ are a group of chemicals that influence cell division and shoot formation.

If the average total cost are Rs 54, total fixed cost is Rs 45000 and quantity produced is 2500 units, find the average variable costs (in Rs) of the firm?

If the ___________ firm has zero costs or only has fixed cost, the quantity supplied in equilibrium is given by the point where the marginal revenue is zero.

The Leader of which country has been given a title of “General secretary” of the ruling Workers’ Party?