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TNPSC Group 4 2012 question paper with answer key

2012 · G4

Questions 49 to 55 of 200

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  1. Question 49

    Respiratory substrates are I. Carbohydrates II. Fats III. Proteins IV. Vitamins. Of these

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

    Correct answer: B. I, II and III

    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 29, question 49; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 49: B)

  2. Question 50

    Five boys A, B, C, D & E are sitting in a park in a circle, A is facing south west. D is facing south east. B and E are right opposite to A and D respectively and C is equidistant between D and B. Which direction is C facing to ?

    1. A. West
    2. B. South
    3. C. North
    4. D. East.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. East.

    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 29, question 50; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 50: D)

  3. Question 51

    A man earns Rs. 28,000 as monthly salary. His expenditure and savings are given in the diagram. How much did he spend on entertainment ? [Figure, described: a pie chart: Food 45%, Travel 20%, Savings 15%, Rent 13%, Entertainment 7%]

    1. A. Rs. 1,950
    2. B. Rs. 1,960
    3. C. Rs. 1,970
    4. D. Rs. 1,980.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Rs. 1,960

    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 30, question 51; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 51: B)

  4. Question 52

    The trader marks his goods at 20% above cost price and allows 10% discount. Then the gain per cent is

    1. A. 6%
    2. B. 8%
    3. C. 10%
    4. D. 12%.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 8%

    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 31, question 52; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 52: B)

  5. Question 53

    In a division sum the divisor is 12 times the quotient and 5 times the remainder. If the remainder is 24, then the dividend is

    1. A. 1224
    2. B. 1242
    3. C. 1222
    4. D. 120.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 1224

    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 31, question 53; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 53: A)

  6. Question 54

    The role of aluminium in aluminothermic process is

    1. A. oxidising agent
    2. B. catalyst
    3. C. reducing agent
    4. D. moderator.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. reducing agent

    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 31, question 54; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 54: C)

  7. Question 55

    Match List I with List II correctly and select your answer using the codes given below : List I – List II a) Finely divided nickel b) Acidified potassium dichromate c) Loss of electrons d) Gain of electrons 1. Oxidation 2. Reducing agent 3. Reduction 4. Oxidising agent. Codes : a b c d

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

    Correct answer: C. 2 4 1 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 32, question 55; tentative key (booklet tick, no final key published), S.No. 55: C)

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