Driven by the desire to save trees, a)/ residents of a locality b)/ has started using solar appliances c)/ for their everyday needs. d)/ No error. e)

The Company has decided (A)/ to allott (B)/ a substantial (C)/ portion (D)/of its profits to research and development. All correct (E).

The revized (A) rates (B) of interest will be effective (C) immediately. (D) All correct (E)

The two candidates share/ a reputation for/ competency as well as/ for good communication skills.

Foreign businesses in developing countries have usually problems with lack of infrastructure and rigid laws.

Despite taking steps to / encourage foreign investment / there has been any / substantial improvement in our economy.

Kidnappers had telephoned the victim’s father from a public booth to conceal his identity.

Let me do this.

‘Allah’, he said, rising his face towards the star- spangled black sky, “punish me as much as you like- Mahesh died with thirst on his lips.”

Power to expression has the ability to overcome, neutralise, change or strengthen the transient impression formed on others by one’s initial facial appearance.