Bank Exams Questions

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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 word opposite in meaning to the word given.

Sultry

The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 275.

The bar graph shows average marks scored in a 100 marks English exam by students of 7 divisions of standard X. Study the diagram and answer the question.

If all students of Division B got bonus 5 marks each for winning an interschool match their new average marks would increase by how much?

In the following question, select the odd number group from the given alternatives.

_________ is a natural electrical phenomenon characterized by the appearance of streamers of reddish or greenish light in the sky, especially near the northern or southern magnetic pole.

What is the altitude of an equilateral triangle whose side is 12 cm?

In the following question, a sentence has been given in Direct/Indirect speech. Out of the four alternatives suggested, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in Indirect/Direct speech.

He said to the doctor, "How soon will I be able to walk again?"