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.

below would be __________ pressure

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.

But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one.

But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections

A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

5 , 9 , 6 , 11, 7 , ?

In how many test matches did Ravichandran Ashwin achieve the feat of becoming the fastest player in the world (in terms of number of matches) to get 300 wickets in test cricket in November 2017?

Which of the following is NOT an example of potential energy?

Who is the Human Resource development Minister in Prime Minister Modi's cabinet as of February 2018?

Which company has partnered with SIDBI, to provide a finance scheme to MSMEs in rooftop solar segment?

Headquarters of International Gas Union (IGU) located in