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TNPSC Group 4 2018 question paper with answer key

2018 · G4

Questions 145 to 152 of 200

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  1. Question 145

    Which of the following devices converts light signals into electrical (or) electronic signals? (1) Digital camera (2) Fax machine (3) Optical transmitter

    1. A. (1) and (2) only
    2. B. (2) and (3) only
    3. C. (1) and (3) only
    4. D. (1), (2) and (3)
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. (1) and (2) only

    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 52, question 145; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 145: A)

  2. Question 146

    A man sitting in the revolving chair with stretched hands, suddenly bend his hands, the angular velocity

    1. A. decreases
    2. B. increases
    3. C. zero
    4. D. constant
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. increases

    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 52, question 146; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 146: B)

  3. Question 147

    Which of the following statements is/are wrong? (1) Light year is a unit of time. (2) Astronomical unit (AU) is a unit of distance. (3) Parsec is a unit of mass.

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

    Correct answer: B. (1) and (3)

    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 53, question 147; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 147: B)

  4. Question 148

    Identify the incorrect pair : I. Washing soda – Na₂CO₃ II. Bleaching powder – CaO III. Plaster of paris – CaSO₄ · ½ H₂O IV. Baking soda – NaHCO₃

    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 54, question 148; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 148: B)

  5. Question 149

    What are the chemicals present in match stick?

    1. A. Red phosphorous, glue, sulphur
    2. B. Antimony sulphide, sulphur, potassium chlorate
    3. C. Antimony sulphide, red phosphorous, glue
    4. D. Antimony sulphide, phosphorous, sulphur

    Disputed answer key: no answer is shown

  6. Question 150

    Identify the odd person out of the following.

    1. A. Trisha Deb
    2. B. Nital Paul
    3. C. Lily Chanu Poonam
    4. D. Jyothi Surekha Vennam
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Nital Paul

    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 55, question 150; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 150: B)

  7. Question 151

    Mention the floriculture centre started recently under the Indo Israel joint agreement on agricultural project.

    1. A. Thovalai, Kanyakumari District
    2. B. Thally, Krishnagiri District
    3. C. Anna Nagar, Chennai
    4. D. Connoor, Nilagiri District
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. Thally, Krishnagiri District

    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 56, question 151; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 151: B)

  8. Question 152

    The Planning Commission in India is now known as

    1. A. Planning Council
    2. B. NITI Aayog
    3. C. NITI Sanjog
    4. D. Bharatiya Aayog Mandal
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. NITI Aayog

    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 56, question 152; final answer key 23.02.2021, S.No. 152: B)

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