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 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.

and __________ a small circular flame

One of the most destructive volcanoes in recent times has been the Kilauea volcano.Where is it located?

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

Rags to riches

 In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which will improve the bracketed part of the sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select "no improvement".

Learning (include) discovery, insight, understanding as well as accumulation of information.

The Queen who had the nick name "Bloody Mary"

Select the word with the correct spelling.

Sewing machine was invented by

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

To beat a dead horse