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TNPSC Group 4 2025 question paper with answer key
2025 · G4
Questions 140 to 148 of 200
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Question 140
P and Q can do a piece of work in 20 days and 40 days respectively. They started the work together and Q left after some days of work and P finished the remaining work in 8 days. After how many days from the start did Q leave?
- A. 9 days
- B. 10 days
- C. 8 days
- D. 11 days
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 8 days
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 78, question 140; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 140: C)
Question 141
Divide Rs. 2,602 between A and B, so that the amount of A at the end of 6 years is equal to the amount of B at the end of 8 years, compound interest being at 4% per annum.
- A. Rs. 1,300, Rs. 1,252
- B. Rs. 1,452, Rs. 1,150
- C. Rs. 1,302, Rs. 1,300
- D. Rs. 1,352, Rs. 1,250
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. Rs. 1,352, Rs. 1,250
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 79, question 141; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 141: D)
Question 142
Find the simple interest on Rs. 68,000 at 16 2/3% per annum for 9 months.
- A. Rs. 8,500
- B. Rs. 8,000
- C. Rs. 9,400
- D. Rs. 9,100
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Rs. 8,500
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 79, question 142; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 142: A)
Question 143
If a : b = 3 : 7 and b : c = 7 : 6, then Find the ratio between c and a
- A. 1 : 2
- B. 3 : 6
- C. 6 : 7
- D. 2 : 1
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: D. 2 : 1
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 143; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 143: D)
Question 144
The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and H.C.F is 4. Their L.C.M. is ________.
- A. 48
- B. 38
- C. 58
- D. 68
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 48
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 144; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 144: A)
Question 145
A number x is divisible by 13. When this number is divided by 16, 24, 32 it leaves a remainder 6 in each case. The least value of x is ________.
- A. 390
- B. 391
- C. 389
- D. 392
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 390
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 80, question 145; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 145: A)
Question 146
There are 80 students in a class. If 25% are absent on a particular day. Find the number of students present in the class.
- A. 10
- B. 60
- C. 30
- D. 25
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 60
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 81, question 146; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 146: B)
Question 147
The ratio of boys and girls in a class is 5 : 3. If 16% of boys and 8% of girls failed in an examination, then find the percentage of passed students.
- A. 87%
- B. 13%
- C. 84%
- D. 92%
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. 87%
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 81, question 147; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 147: A)
Question 148
Find the sum of 1 + 3 + 5 +⋯+ 55
- A. 700
- B. 784
- C. 555
- D. 550
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. 784
Final answer key
Source: Combined Civil Services Examination-IV (Group-IV Services) 2025, question booklet CCSEIVGT/2025, Part A Tamil Eligibility-cum-Scoring Test, Part B General Studies and Part C Aptitude and Mental Ability, subject code 496, published with the tentative answer key (CCSEIVGT/2025 page 82, question 148; final answer key 17.11.2025, S.No. 148: B)