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TNPSC Group 4 2012 question paper with answer key

2012 · G4

Questions 28 to 33 of 200

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  1. Question 28

    Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Assam b) Orissa c) Andhra Pradesh d) Kerala 1. Ponam 2. Mashan 3. Jhum 4. Podu. Codes : a b c d

    1. A. 3 2 1 4
    2. B. 4 3 1 2
    3. C. 3 4 2 1
    4. D. 2 1 4 3.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 3 4 2 1

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 17, question 28; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 28: C)

  2. Question 29

    Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : ( Generation of Computers ) List I – List II a) Present day b) First c) Second d) Third 1. Valves 2. Integrated Circuits 3. Fifth generation 4. Transistors. Codes : a b c d

    1. A. 2 3 4 1
    2. B. 4 2 1 3
    3. C. 3 1 4 2
    4. D. 1 4 3 2.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 3 1 4 2

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 18, question 29; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 29: C)

  3. Question 30

    Which is the correct statement ? ‘Ratooning’ is the process followed in the cultivation of I. Sugarcane II. Paddy III. Cotton IV. Jute. Of these

    1. A. I only
    2. B. II only
    3. C. III only
    4. D. IV only.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. I only

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 19, question 30; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 30: A)

  4. Question 31

    Match the deserts in List I with their respective countries in List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Thar b) Atacama c) Sahel d) Gobi 1. Africa 2. China 3. Chile 4. India. Codes : a b c d

    1. A. 1 3 4 2
    2. B. 2 1 3 4
    3. C. 4 3 1 2
    4. D. 3 2 1 4.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 4 3 1 2

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 20, question 31; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 31: C)

  5. Question 32

    Consider the following statements : I. Mercury has the fastest orbital motion II. Mars requires 687 days to complete one revolution III. Saturn is the fifth planet from the sun. Which of the statement(s) is/are correct ?

    1. A. I only
    2. B. I and II
    3. C. II and III
    4. D. I, II and III.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. I and II

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 21, question 32; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 32: B)

  6. Question 33

    In Tamil Nadu hill rocks are called by different names in different areas. Match hill rocks areas in List I with their different names in List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Vellore b) Namakkal c) Villupuram d) Tiruvannamalai 1. Kolli hills 2. Kalvarayan 3. Gingee hills 4. Elagiri hills. Codes : a b c d

    1. A. 2 3 4 1
    2. B. 3 2 1 4
    3. C. 4 1 2 3
    4. D. 1 2 3 4.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 4 1 2 3

    Provisional answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services examination 2012 (07.07.2012), question booklet series SGSY, General Knowledge with General Tamil, General Knowledge file (questions 1-100), published with the tentative answer key (SGSY page 21, question 33; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 33: C)

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