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TNPSC Group 4 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · G4

Questions 186 to 196 of 200

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  1. Question 186

    As explained by Robert Malthus, Population increases in the

    1. A. Proportionate ratio
    2. B. Geometric ratio
    3. C. Arithmetic ratio
    4. D. Smaller ratio
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Geometric ratio

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 70, question 186; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 186: B)

  2. Question 187

    Which plan was implemented after the Annual Plans of 1966 – 69?

    1. A. Second Five Year Plan
    2. B. Fifth Five Year Plan
    3. C. Third Five Year Plan
    4. D. Fourth Five Year Plan
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. Fourth Five Year Plan

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 71, question 187; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 187: D)

  3. Question 188

    “Bachpan Bachao Andolan” is an organisation that fights against

    1. A. Child labour
    2. B. Bonded labour
    3. C. Child marriage
    4. D. Poverty
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. Child labour

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 71, question 188; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 188: A)

  4. Question 189

    The base of a triangle is four times its height and its area is 50 m². The length of the base is

    1. A. 10 m
    2. B. 15 m
    3. C. 20 m
    4. D. 25 m
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 20 m

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 72, question 189; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 189: C)

  5. Question 190

    A can do a piece of work in 20 days and B can do it in 25 days. Both of them finished the work and earned Rs. 3,600. Then A’s share is

    1. A. Rs. 1,600
    2. B. Rs. 2,000
    3. C. Rs. 3,000
    4. D. Rs. 3,100
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Rs. 2,000

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 72, question 190; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 190: B)

  6. Question 191

    If (7/12)⁻⁴ × (7/12)³ˣ = (7/12)⁵; then the value of x is

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

    Correct answer: D. 3

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 73, question 191; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 191: D)

  7. Question 192

    If 22 men can build a wall of 110 meters in 10 days. The length of a similar wall built by 30 men in 6 days is

    1. A. 100 mts
    2. B. 90 mts
    3. C. 80 mts
    4. D. 70 mts
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 90 mts

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 73, question 192; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 192: B)

  8. Question 193

    If the ratio of length and breadth of a rectangle is 4 : 7. Find the length while its breadth is 77 cm.

    1. A. 22 cm
    2. B. 33 cm
    3. C. 44 cm
    4. D. 55 cm
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 44 cm

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 74, question 193; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 193: C)

  9. Question 194

    A room is 5 m 40 cm long and 4 m 50 cm broad. Its Area is

    1. A. 23.4 m²
    2. B. 24.3 m²
    3. C. 25 m²
    4. D. 98.01 m²
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 24.3 m²

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 74, question 194; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 194: B)

  10. Question 195

    Simplify 5 1/4 + 4 3/4 + 7 5/8 + 6 7/8 ÷ 11 3/4

    1. A. 98/47
    2. B. 108/49
    3. C. 98/45
    4. D. 96/47

    Disputed answer key: no answer is shown

  11. Question 196

    Find the rate of interest at which, a sum of money becomes 9/4 times in 2 years.

    1. A. 69 1/2%
    2. B. 67 1/2%
    3. C. 62 1/2%
    4. D. 61 1/2%
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 62 1/2%

    Final answer key

    Source: Group-IV Services 2015-2016, question booklet GRFT3, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC standard), examination 06.11.2016, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (GRFT3 page 75, question 196; final answer key 11.06.2018, S.No. 196: C)

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