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TNPSC Group 4 2018 question paper with answer key

2018 · G4

Questions 119 to 127 of 200

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  1. Question 119

    Simplify : 9/8 ÷ 3/5 of (3/4 + 3/5)

    1. A. 1 11/18
    2. B. 1 5/18
    3. C. 1 13/18
    4. D. 1 7/18
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. 1 7/18

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 38, question 119; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 119: D)

  2. Question 120

    A sum of money triples itself at 8% per annum over a certain time. The time taken is

    1. A. 20 years
    2. B. 22 years
    3. C. 25 years
    4. D. 30 years
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 25 years

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 38, question 120; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 120: C)

  3. Question 121

    Find the correct relationship between G.C.D. and L.C.M. I. G.C.D. = L.C.M. II. G.C.D. ≤ L.C.M. III. L.C.M. ≤ G.C.D. IV. L.C.M. > G.C.D.

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

    Correct answer: B. II

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 39, question 121; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 121: B)

  4. Question 122

    If p, q, r, s, t are in A.P, then the value of p − 4q + 6r − 4s + t is

    1. A. 1
    2. B. 2
    3. C. 3
    4. D. 0
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. 0

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 39, question 122; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 122: D)

  5. Question 123

    The G.C.D. and L.C.M. of 90, 150, 225 is

    1. A. 15, 450
    2. B. 450, 15
    3. C. 90, 225
    4. D. 225, 150
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 15, 450

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 40, question 123; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 123: A)

  6. Question 124

    If y − 1/y = 6 find the value of y³ − 1/y³

    1. A. 216
    2. B. 222
    3. C. 234
    4. D. 228
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 234

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 40, question 124; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 124: C)

  7. Question 125

    Which of the following statement is false in a Parallelogram?

    1. A. The opposite sides are parallel
    2. B. The opposite angles and sides are equal
    3. C. The diagonals are equal
    4. D. The diagonals bisect each other
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. The diagonals are equal

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 40, question 125; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 125: C)

  8. Question 126

    Reciprocal of 0 is ________.

    1. A. 0
    2. B. 1
    3. C. ∞
    4. D. no reciprocal
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: D. no reciprocal

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 41, question 126; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 126: D)

  9. Question 127

    Which one of the following statements is false?

    1. A. Among the common divisors of given numbers, the greatest divisor is the G.C.D.
    2. B. If the G.C.D. of any two numbers is 1 they are said to be prime numbers
    3. C. Among the common multiples of given numbers, the least is the L.C.M.
    4. D. The product of any two numbers is equal to the product of their G.C.D. and L.C.M.
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. If the G.C.D. of any two numbers is 1 they are said to be prime numbers

    Final answer key

    Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-4 (Group-IV Services) 2015-2016, 2016-2017 and 2017-2018, question booklet CCSFT, General Tamil with General Studies (SSLC STD), General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCSFT page 41, question 127; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 127: B)

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