General Knowledge 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.

would spread _________ a loud noise.

Dara Shikoh was killed in conflict with his brother _______________.

Which of the following Phylum are also called flatworms?

Which of the following statement(s) is/are INCORRECT regarding Phosphorus?

'My Story' is an autobiography of which famous cricketer?

WIMAX stands for

In the following question, out of the given four alternatives, select the one which is opposite in meaning of the given word.

Usurp

Sunspots appear dark because they are