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TNPSC Group 4 2012 question paper with answer key

2012 · G4

Questions 34 to 40 of 200

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  1. Question 34

    Which of the following statements is/are correct ? I. In India, the winds that blow from north get deflected and come from the north west. These winds are known as the ‘retreating monsoon’. II. In India, the winds that blow from the north get deflected and come from the north east. These winds are known as the ‘retreating monsoon’. Of these

    1. A. I only
    2. B. II only
    3. C. Both I and II
    4. D. Neither I nor II.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. II 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 22, question 34; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 34: B)

  2. Question 35

    Consider the following statements : I. Himachal lies between Himadri and Siwalik ranges. II. Passes are the natural gaps across the mountains. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

    1. A. I only
    2. B. II only
    3. C. Both I and II
    4. D. Neither I nor II.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. Both 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 23, question 35; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 35: C)

  3. Question 36

    Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Australia b) South Africa c) Eurasia d) North America 1. Horses 2. Bisons 3. Kangaroos 4. Zebras. Codes : a b c d

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

    Correct answer: C. 3 4 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 23, question 36; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 36: C)

  4. Question 37

    The harmonic mean and geometric mean of two values are 6.4 and 8 respectively. The values are

    1. A. 8 and 8
    2. B. 32 and 2
    3. C. 4 and 16
    4. D. 10 and 6.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 4 and 16

    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 24, question 37; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 37: C)

  5. Question 38

    If the sum of 3 consecutive integers is 540, then integers are

    1. A. 178, 179, 183
    2. B. 176, 186, 178
    3. C. 178, 180, 182
    4. D. 179, 180, 181.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. 179, 180, 181.

    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 24, question 38; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 38: D)

  6. Question 39

    From the group of 5 men and 5 women, two persons are chosen at random. The probability that one of them is man and the other woman is

    1. A. 2/5
    2. B. 3/5
    3. C. 5/9
    4. D. 4/9.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 5/9

    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 25, question 39; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 39: C)

  7. Question 40

    A box contains 4 red, 5 blue and 6 green balls of identical size. Two balls are drawn at random. The probability that one is blue and the other is green is

    1. A. (5 × 6)/(15 × 14)
    2. B. (5 × 6 × 2)/(15 × 14)
    3. C. (4 × 5)/(15 × 14)
    4. D. (4 × 5 × 2)/(14 × 15).
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. (5 × 6 × 2)/(15 × 14)

    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 25, question 40; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 40: B)

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