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.

was achieved. _________ you wanted the flame

The Westminster parliamentary system was developed in ___________.

______ is a thyroid hormone which controls the balance of calcium in the body.

The Charter of Liberties - popularly known as 'The Magna Carta' - was signed in England in which year?

Which one of the following does not directly refer to cholesterol?

Which Indian Bank co-launched a Contactless debit card along with Japan's JCB International?

Which tennis player has been awarded the Padma Bhushan award 2016?

Which of the following is not true about Gymnosperms?