Answer: A) Capillary action phenomenon Explanation: Blotting paper absorbs ink by the process of capillary action. The capillary action is based on the property of surface tension of liquid.   All unsized paper will absorb water. Blotting paper is not sized and made bulkier to provide capillary action for faster absorption of liquid.   Blotting paper has also been sold as a cosmetic to aid in the removal of skin oils and makeup.

Answer: A) NPA's Explanation: Bad loans in banking terminology are generally known as NPA's. A Non - performing Asset (NPA) is defined as a credit facility in respect of which the interest and installment of principal have remained 'past due' for a specified period of time.

Answer: C) There are not sufficient funds in your accoun Explanation: NSF means - Not Sufficient Funds.

Answer: A) NH-1 Explanation: N.H. 1 is also called The Sher Shah Suri Marg between Delhi and Amritsar.

Answer: A) Vacuum Explanation: A Sound wave needs a medium for propogation. Hence, Sound cannot travel through a vacuum. A vacuum is an area without any air, like space. So sound cannot travel through space because there is no matter for the vibrations to work in.

Answer: D) 72 Explanation: If number of visitors on 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th day are k, l, m, n & o respectively, thenk + l + m + n = 58 x 4 = 232 ---- (i) & l + m + n + o = 60 x 4 = 240 ---- (ii)Subtracting (i) from (ii), we get o-k = 8 ---(iii)Given, k/o = 8/9 ----(iv)So from (iii) & (iv), we geta = 64, e = 72Therefore, number of visitors on 5th day is 72.

Answer: C) 810 acres Explanation: 12 men120 acres36 days54 men?54 days  As 12 men can reap 120 acres, 54 men will be able to reap more acres in 36 days, 120 acres of land was reaped, so in 54 days, more land will be reaped.   Thus, the numbers of acres that can be reaped by 54 men in 54 days = 5412x120x5436 = 810 acres

Answer: A) Geothermal Energy Explanation: Geothermal energy is heat energy generated and stored in the Earth. Geothermal energy has been used for thousands of years in some countries for cooking and heating. It is simply power derived from the Earth's internal heat.