A bolt from the blue

• a delayed event
• an inexplicable event
• an unexpected event
• an unpleasant event
Correct Option: C  [ an unexpected event ]

Remark:

No sooner did the Chief Guest climb up to the dais ________ the bomb exploded.

• then
• than
• before
• when
Correct Option: B  [ than ]

Remark:

With the existing management the future of the company is in doldrums.

• dull
• bright
• uncertain
• secure
Correct Option: C  [ uncertain ]

Remark:

Ram made the most ________ his resources.

• at
• of
• from
• with
Correct Option: B  [ of ]

Remark:

We have bought _________ LCD television set.

• a
• an
• the
• zero article
Correct Option: B  [ an ]

Remark:

Ram made the most _________ his resources.

• at
• of
• from
• with
Correct Option: B  [ of ]

Remark:

He complained _________ the Principal against the new student.

• of
• about
• to
• for
Correct Option: C  [ to ]

Remark:

I am not conversant ___________ local languages.

• with
• to
• in
• into
Correct Option: A  [ with ]

Remark:

Let us discuss _________ matter seriously.

• the
• an
• a
• no article
Correct Option: A  [ the ]

Remark:

The furniture in this room _______ made of teak.

• are
• have
• is
• No correction
Correct Option: C  [ is ]

Remark: Furniture is an uncountable noun and is not used in the plural, so furniture is a singular subject.