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TNPSC Group 4 2019 question paper with answer key
2019 · G4
Questions 184 to 193 of 200
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Question 184
The reaction which takes place at cathode of an electrochemical cell is
- A. oxidation
- B. neutralisation
- C. reduction
- D. substitution reaction
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. reduction
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 69, question 184; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 184: C)
Question 185
An example of commonly used Insecticide is
- A. Bordeaux mixture
- B. 2, 4-Dichloro phenoxy acetic acid
- C. Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane
- D. Arsenic
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Dichloro diphenyl trichloro ethane
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 69, question 185; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 185: C)
Question 186
Match the following elements with its Latin name : (a) Lead (b) Antimony (c) Tin (d) Potassium 1. Stibium 2. Plumbum 3. Kalium 4. Stannum (a) (b) (c) (d)
- A. 1 3 2 4
- B. 1 2 3 4
- C. 2 1 4 3
- D. 4 1 2 3
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 2 1 4 3
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 70, question 186; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 186: C)
Question 187
If the focal length of a concave lens is 2 m, then the power of the lens is
- A. 2 dioptre
- B. 1 dioptre
- C. 0.5 dioptre
- D. – 0.5 dioptre
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. – 0.5 dioptre
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 71, question 187; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 187: D)
Question 188
The maximum temperature in a city on 7 days of a certain week was 34.8°C, 38.5°C, 33.4°C, 34.7°C, 35.8°C, 32.8°C, 34.3°C. Find the mean temperature for the week
- A. 34.8°C
- B. 34.9°C
- C. 34.7°C
- D. 35.2°C
Disputed answer key: no answer is shown
Question 189
A group of 100 candidates have their average height 163.8 cm with coefficient of variation 3.2. What is the standard deviation of their heights?
- A. 3.23
- B. 4.91
- C. 5.24
- D. 6.38
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 5.24
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 72, question 189; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 189: C)
Question 190
The present ages of Reena and Usha are 24 years and 36 years respectively what was the ratio between the ages of Usha and Reena, 8 years ago?
- A. 7 : 4
- B. 6 : 5
- C. 2 : 3
- D. 4 : 7
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 7 : 4
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 72, question 190; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 190: A)
Question 191
Simplify ((3³)⁻² × (2²)⁻³) / ((2⁴)⁻² × 3⁻⁴ × 4⁻²)
- A. 7 2/9
- B. 9 2/7
- C. 7 1/9
- D. 9 1/7
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 7 1/9
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 73, question 191; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 191: C)
Question 192
The total surface area of cube is 384 m². Find the side of the cube
- A. 3 m
- B. 8 m
- C. 4 m
- D. 6 m
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 8 m
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 73, question 192; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 192: B)
Question 193
Find the LCM of 3(a − 1), 2(a − 1)², (a² − 1)
- A. (a + 1)² (a + 1)
- B. (a − 1)² (a + 1)
- C. 6(a − 1)(a + 1)²
- D. 6(a − 1)² (a + 1)
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 6(a − 1)² (a + 1)
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2018-2019 and 2019-2020, question booklet CCS4T/19 (booklet code AAA), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 101-200), published with the tentative answer key (CCS4T/19 page 74, question 193; final answer key 28.06.2021, S.No. 193: D)