Directions : In these questions , a part of the sentence is given in bold . Below are given alternatives to the bold part at (A) , (B) and (C) which may improve the sentence . Choose the correct alternative . In case no improvement is needed you answer is (D ) .

Having tired of playing he sat down to rest.

Choose the correct alternative.
Fire : Ashes :: Explosion : ? 

A bank offers 20% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs 7600 each on 1^st January and 1^st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained from interest is –

Direction: In the following questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given sentence.

A study of words and the way words develop

The ratio of the ages of Esha and her mother is 1 : 4 and the ratio of the ages of Esha's mother and her brother is 9 : 1. If Esha's brother is 5 years younger than Esha. What will be the age of Esha's mother after 4 years?

(DIRECTIONS 14): In the following questions, you have brief passages. Read the passages carefully and choose the best answer to each question out of the four alternatives.
Deriving your authority from the government , your position would secure the respect and consideration of everyone, especially in a service where official rank carries so much weight. This would secure you every attention and comfort on your way and there, together with a complete submission to your olders. I know these things are a matter of indifference to you expect so far as they may further, the great objects you have in view, but they are of important in themselves, and of every importance to  those who have a right to take interest in your personal position and comfort.
Writer main motive in this passage towards reader is?