# TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key > This is the Group 4 / VAO (Combined Civil Services Examination-IV) question paper of 2016 (VAO), with its 200 questions in the official order and numbering. Each answer follows the answer key TNPSC published and says whether that key is final or provisional; a disputed key shows no answer. Check the official answer keys on tnpsc.gov.in. Last updated: 2026-10-28 · By TNPSC Guide editorial team URL: https://www.tnpscguide.com/exams/group-4/papers/vao-2016-question-paper ### Question 1 பொருளுக்கு ஏற்ற பொருத்தமான உவமையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுத்து எழுதுக ‘காத்திருந்து ஏமாந்து போவது’ - A. மழைமுகம் காணாப் பயிர் போல - B. இலவு காத்த கிளி போல - C. அனலிடைப்பட்ட புழு போல - D. கிணற்றுத் தவளை போல Correct answer: B. இலவு காத்த கிளி போல (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 3, question 1; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 1: B) ### Question 2 ‘தீண்டிற்று’ என்ற வினைமுற்றுச் சொல்லின் வேர்ச்சொல்லைத் தேர்க - A. தீண் - B. தீண்டி - C. தீ - D. தீண்டு Correct answer: D. தீண்டு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 3, question 2; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 2: D) ### Question 3 இரண்டு அடி முதல் பன்னிரண்டு அடி வரை வரும் பா - A. வெண்பா - B. ஆசிரியப்பா - C. வஞ்சிப்பா - D. கலிப்பா Correct answer: A. வெண்பா (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 3, question 3; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 3: A) ### Question 4 ‘Whats App’ என்ற சொல், பார்க்கவும் கேட்கவும் படிக்கவுமான மின்னஞ்சல் குறுஞ்செய்தி வசதியை முனைவர் ம. இராசேந்திரன் ________ என மொழி பெயர்த்துள்ளார். - A. தூதுலாவி - B. கட்செவி அஞ்சல் - C. எண்ண நகலி - D. தூது செயலி Correct answer: B. கட்செவி அஞ்சல் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 3, question 4; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 4: B) ### Question 5 ஒற்றளபெடையில் அளபெடுக்கும் மெய்யெழுத்துகளின் எண்ணிக்கை - A. 8 - B. 10 - C. 11 - D. 12 Correct answer: B. 10 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 4, question 5; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 5: B) ### Question 6 சரியான விடையைத் தேர்வு செய்க - A. இயல், இசை, நாடகம் முதலான முத்தமிழை வளர்த்தல் வேண்டும் - B. இயல், இசை, நாடகம் ஆகிய முத்தமிழை வளர்த்தல் வேண்டும் - C. இயல், இசை, நாடகம் முதலிய முத்தமிழை வளர்த்தல் வேண்டும் - D. இயல், இசை, நாடகம் போன்ற முத்தமிழை வளர்த்தல் வேண்டும் Correct answer: B. இயல், இசை, நாடகம் ஆகிய முத்தமிழை வளர்த்தல் வேண்டும் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 4, question 6; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 6: B) ### Question 7 கோடிட்ட இடத்தில் உரிய விடையைத் தேர்ந்து எழுதுக. ‘கூம்பு’ என்பது ________ பெயர் ஆகும். - A. அளவுப்பண்பு - B. சுவைப்பண்பு - C. வடிவப்பண்பு - D. நிறப்பண்பு Correct answer: C. வடிவப்பண்பு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 4, question 7; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 7: C) ### Question 8 ஆற்றுவார் – அசை பிரித்துக் காட்டுதலில் சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடு - A. ஆற் + று + வார் - B. ஆற் + றுவார் - C. ஆற்று + வார் - D. ஆ + ற்று + வார் Correct answer: B. ஆற் + றுவார் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 4, question 8; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 8: B) ### Question 9 கீழ்க்காணும் சொற்களுள் குற்றியலுகரம் அல்லாத சொல்லைத் தேர்ந்தெடு - A. சுக்கு - B. சார்பு - C. உண்ணு - D. அரசு Correct answer: C. உண்ணு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 4, question 9; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 9: C) ### Question 10 பொருள்கோள் வகைகளின் எண்ணிக்கை - A. 4 - B. 6 - C. 8 - D. 10 Correct answer: C. 8 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 5, question 10; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 10: C) ### Question 11 ‘அன்னபூரணி’ எனும் புதின ஆசிரியர் - A. ஜெயகாந்தன் - B. அகிலன் - C. வைரமுத்து - D. க. சச்சிதானந்தன் Correct answer: D. க. சச்சிதானந்தன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 5, question 11; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 11: D) ### Question 12 பொருத்துக : (a) தமிழியக்கம் (b) சீட்டுக்கவி (c) சேக்கிழார் பிள்ளைத்தமிழ் (d) சூளாமணி 1. பாரதியார் 2. தோலா மொழித்தேவர் 3. பாரதிதாசன் 4. மகா வித்துவான் மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 3 1 4 2 - D. 4 3 2 1 Correct answer: C. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 5, question 12; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 12: C) ### Question 13 பொருத்துக : நூல் – புலவர் (a) பெரியபுராணம் (b) இராமாயணம் (c) சீறாப்புராணம் (d) சீவக சிந்தாமணி 1. திருத்தக்கத் தேவர் 2. உமறுப்புலவர் 3. சேக்கிழார் 4. கம்பர் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 2 4 3 1 - C. 4 2 1 3 - D. 3 2 4 1 Correct answer: A. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 5, question 13; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 13: A) ### Question 14 பொருத்துக : (a) வீரகாவியம் (b) இயேசு காவியம் (c) ஒளிப்பறவை (d) சகாராவைத் தாண்டாத ஒட்டகங்கள் 1. நா. காமராசன் 2. சிற்பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம் 3. கண்ணதாசன் 4. முடியரசன் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 3 2 1 4 - C. 2 1 4 3 - D. 1 2 3 4 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 6, question 14; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 14: A) ### Question 15 எச்.ஏ.கிருட்டிணனாருக்கு இலக்கணம் கற்பித்த ஆசிரியரின் பெயர் - A. மாணிக்க வாசகத் தேவர் - B. சங்கர நாராயணர் - C. பிலவண சோதிடர் - D. தெய்வநாயகி Correct answer: A. மாணிக்க வாசகத் தேவர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 6, question 15; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 15: A) ### Question 16 சூடாமணி நிகண்டு – ஆசிரியர் - A. திவாகரமுனிவர் - B. பிங்கலம் - C. வீரமண்டல புருடர் - D. காங்கேயர் Correct answer: C. வீரமண்டல புருடர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 6, question 16; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 16: C) ### Question 17 “மொழிகளின் காட்சிச் சாலை இந்தியா” – இக்கூற்று யாருடையது? - A. பேராசிரியர் ச. அகத்தியலிங்கம் - B. பேராசிரியர் பெ. சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை - C. பேராசிரியர் சாலை. இளந்திரையன் - D. பேராசிரியர் சாலமன் பாப்பையா Correct answer: A. பேராசிரியர் ச. அகத்தியலிங்கம் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 6, question 17; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 17: A) ### Question 18 பொருத்துக : (a) மூதுரை (b) வெற்றிவேற்கை (c) நன்னெறி (d) அறநெறிச்சாரம் 1. சிவப்பிரகாசர் 2. முனைப்பாடியார் 3. அதிவீரராம பாண்டியர் 4. ஔவையார் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 1 2 - B. 2 3 1 4 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: A. 4 3 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 7, question 18; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 18: A) ### Question 19 ‘மத்தவிலாசம்’ – என்னும் நாடக நூலை எழுதியவர் - A. இராஜ இராஜ சோழன் - B. இராஜேந்திர சோழன் - C. நந்திவர்மன் - D. மகேந்திரவர்மன் Correct answer: D. மகேந்திரவர்மன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 7, question 19; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 19: D) ### Question 20 பாரதிதாசன் நூல்களில் பொருந்தாத நூல் - A. குடும்ப விளக்கு - B. பாண்டியன் பரிசு - C. இருண்ட வீடு - D. கள்ளோ காவியமோ Correct answer: D. கள்ளோ காவியமோ (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 7, question 20; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 20: D) ### Question 21 “ஈன்று புறந்தருதல் என் தலைக்கடனே சான்றோன் ஆக்குதல் தந்தைக்குக் கடனே” எனும் பாடலடிகள் இடம் பெற்ற நூல் - A. குறுந்தொகை - B. புறநானூறு - C. பதிற்றுப்பத்து - D. பத்துப்பாட்டு Correct answer: B. புறநானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 7, question 21; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 21: B) ### Question 22 “மேற்கணக்கு நூல்கள்” என்று அழைக்கப்படுபவை - A. எட்டுத்தொகையும் பத்துப்பாட்டும் - B. நீதி இலக்கியம் - C. பக்தி இலக்கியம் - D. இக்கால இலக்கியம் Correct answer: A. எட்டுத்தொகையும் பத்துப்பாட்டும் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 8, question 22; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 22: A) ### Question 23 ஐராவதீசுவரர் கோயிலைக் கட்டிய அரசன் - A. இரண்டாம் இராசராசன் - B. இராசேந்திரன் - C. குலோத்துங்கன் - D. கிள்ளி வளவன் Correct answer: A. இரண்டாம் இராசராசன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 8, question 23; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 23: A) ### Question 24 சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடு பறவைகள் இடம்விட்டு இடம் பெயர்வதை ________ என்பர். - A. இடம் பெயர்தல் - B. புலம் பெயர்தல் - C. வலசை போதல் - D. ஊர் விட்டு ஊர் செல்லல் Correct answer: C. வலசை போதல் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 8, question 24; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 24: C) ### Question 25 சிறு பஞ்ச மூலத்தில் கடவுள் வாழ்த்துடன் எத்தனை வெண்பாக்கள் உள்ளன? - A. தொண்ணூறு - B. தொண்ணூற்றேழு - C. நூறு - D. ஐம்பது Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 8, question 25; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 25: ALL) ### Question 26 ‘நவ்வி’ எனும் சொல்லின் பொருள் - A. மான் - B. நாய் - C. நரி - D. செந்நாய் Correct answer: A. மான் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 9, question 26; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 26: A) ### Question 27 தமிழில் காணும் முதல் சித்தர் - A. திருமூலர் - B. அருணகிரிநாதர் - C. தாயுமானவர் - D. வள்ளலார் Correct answer: A. திருமூலர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 9, question 27; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 27: A) ### Question 28 பொருத்துக : (a) வண்டு (b) புறா (c) பூனை (d) குரங்கு 1. குனுகும் 2. அலப்பும் 3. முரலும் 4. சீறும் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 1 2 4 3 - C. 2 4 3 1 - D. 4 3 2 1 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 9, question 28; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 28: A) ### Question 29 தென்னாப்பிரிக்க நாட்டில் இந்தியரின் நலனுக்காகப் போராடிய வீரத்தமிழ் மங்கை - A. ஈ.வெ.ரா. மணியம்மை - B. கஸ்தூரிபாய் - C. வேலுநாச்சியார் - D. தில்லையாடி வள்ளியம்மை Correct answer: D. தில்லையாடி வள்ளியம்மை (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 9, question 29; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 29: D) ### Question 30 மணிமேகலையில் உள்ள காதைகளின் எண்ணிக்கை - A. 10 - B. 20 - C. 30 - D. 40 Correct answer: C. 30 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 10, question 30; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 30: C) ### Question 31 பொருந்தாத ஒன்றைக் கண்டுபிடி - A. யசோதர காவியம் - B. நாககுமார காவியம் - C. உதயகுமார காவியம் - D. வளையாபதி Correct answer: D. வளையாபதி (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 10, question 31; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 31: D) ### Question 32 “செல்வத்துப் பயனே ஈதல்” – எனும் தொடர் இடம்பெற்றுள்ள நூல் - A. திருக்குறள் - B. பரிபாடல் - C. பதிற்றுப்பத்து - D. புறநானூறு Correct answer: D. புறநானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 10, question 32; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 32: D) ### Question 33 ‘தேவார மூவர்’ எனப்படுவோர் - A. திருஞான சம்பந்தர், திருநாவுக்கரசர், மணிவாசகர் - B. அப்பர், சுந்தரர், மணிவாசகர் - C. நம்பி ஆரூரன், மணிவாசகர், திருநாவுக்கரசர் - D. சம்பந்தர், அப்பர், சுந்தரர் Correct answer: D. சம்பந்தர், அப்பர், சுந்தரர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 10, question 33; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 33: D) ### Question 34 ‘ஊக்கம் உடையான் ஒடுக்கம்’ – எதைப் போன்றது - A. பதுங்கும் புலி - B. வளைந்து நிற்கும் வில் - C. பின்வாங்கி நிற்கும் ஆடு - D. சீறும் பாம்பு Correct answer: C. பின்வாங்கி நிற்கும் ஆடு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 10, question 34; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 34: C) ### Question 35 ‘தமிழ்மாதின் இனிய உயிர்நிலை’ எனப் போற்றப்படும் நூல் - A. கம்பராமாயணம் - B. சிலப்பதிகாரம் - C. திருக்குறள் - D. நாலடியார் Correct answer: C. திருக்குறள் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 11, question 35; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 35: C) ### Question 36 ஞாலத்தின் மாணப் பெரிது - A. எதிர்பாராமல் செய்யப்படும் உதவி - B. பயனை எதிர்பார்த்துச் செய்யும் உதவி - C. தகுந்த நேரத்தில் செய்யப்படும் உதவி - D. பயனை எதிர்பாராமல் செய்த உதவி Correct answer: C. தகுந்த நேரத்தில் செய்யப்படும் உதவி (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 11, question 36; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 36: C) ### Question 37 “பரணிக்கோர் சயங்கொண்டான்” என்று கலிங்கத்துப்பரணியை இயற்றிய புலவரைப் புகழ்ந்தவர் - A. பலபட்டடைச் சொக்கநாதர் - B. குமரகுருபரர் - C. தாயுமானவர் - D. இராமலிங்கர் Correct answer: A. பலபட்டடைச் சொக்கநாதர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 11, question 37; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 37: A) ### Question 38 ‘உலா’ எனும் சிற்றிலக்கியம் பாடப்பெறும் பாவகை - A. கலிவெண்பா - B. ஆசிரியப்பா - C. விருத்தப்பா - D. வஞ்சிப்பா Correct answer: A. கலிவெண்பா (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 11, question 38; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 38: A) ### Question 39 பிறமொழிச் சொற்களை நீக்கித் தூய தமிழில் உள்ளதை எழுதுக - A. நீ தான் என் அத்யந்த ஸ்நேகிதன் என்று கூறிச் சந்தோஷித்தான் - B. நீ தான் என் நெருங்கிய நண்பன் என்று கூறி மகிழ்ச்சி அடைந்தான் - C. நீ தான் என் அத்யந்த நண்பன் என்று கூறிச் சந்தோஷம் அடைந்தான் - D. நீ தான் என் அத்யந்த நண்பன் என்று கூறி சந்தோஷப்பட்டான் Correct answer: B. நீ தான் என் நெருங்கிய நண்பன் என்று கூறி மகிழ்ச்சி அடைந்தான் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 12, question 39; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 39: B) ### Question 40 பருப்பு உள்ளதா? – இது எவ்வகை வினா? - A. கொளல் வினா - B. கொடை வினா - C. ஐய வினா - D. ஏவல் வினா Correct answer: A. கொளல் வினா (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 12, question 40; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 40: A) ### Question 41 அகர வரிசையில் அமைக்கப்பட்டுள்ளதை எழுதுக - A. பாட்டு, பட்டு, பையன், பௌவம் - B. பட்டு, பாட்டு, பௌவம், பையன் - C. பையன், பௌவம், பட்டு, பாட்டு - D. பட்டு, பாட்டு, பையன், பௌவம் Correct answer: D. பட்டு, பாட்டு, பையன், பௌவம் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 12, question 41; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 41: D) ### Question 42 பின்வருவனவற்றைப் பொருத்துக : (a) வினைப்பயன் விளையுங்காலை உயிர்கட்கு (b) மக்கள், தேவர், பிரமர், நரகர், விலங்கு, பேய் என்று (c) தீவினை என்பது (d) நல்வினை என்பது 1. பத்துவகைக் குற்றங்களின் பயன் 2. பத்தின் நீங்கித் தானம், சீலம், தாங்குவது 3. மனப்பேரின்பமும், கவலையும் வாட்டும் 4. அலகில் பல்லுயிர் அறுவகைத்தாகும் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 4 2 3 - B. 3 4 1 2 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 3 2 1 4 Correct answer: B. 3 4 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 13, question 42; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 42: B) ### Question 43 “வருவையாகிய சின்னாள் வாழா ளாதல்” – இந் நற்றிணைப் பாடலில் ‘சின்னாள்’ என்பது - A. சில நாள் - B. சிறு நாள் - C. சிறிய ஆள் - D. சின்ன ஆள் Correct answer: A. சில நாள் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 13, question 43; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 43: A) ### Question 44 திணையுடன் உரிப்பொருளைப் பொருத்துக : (a) குறிஞ்சி (b) முல்லை (c) மருதம் (d) நெய்தல் 1. இருத்தலும் இருத்தல் நிமித்தமும் 2. இரங்கலும் இரங்கல் நிமித்தமும் 3. புணர்தலும் புணர்தல் நிமித்தமும் 4. ஊடலும் ஊடல் நிமித்தமும் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 3 2 4 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 4 2 1 3 - D. 2 4 3 1 Correct answer: B. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 13, question 44; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 44: B) ### Question 45 ‘ஐ’ என்னும் சொல்லின் பொருள் - A. அரண் - B. சோலை - C. காவல் - D. தலைவன் Correct answer: D. தலைவன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 13, question 45; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 45: D) ### Question 46 அகரவரிசைப்படி சொற்களைச் சீர் செய்க - A. சீப்பு, சங்கு, சைதை, சொல் - B. சங்கு, சீப்பு, சைதை, சொல் - C. சைதை, சொல், சீப்பு, சங்கு - D. சொல், சைதை, சங்கு, சீப்பு Correct answer: B. சங்கு, சீப்பு, சைதை, சொல் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 14, question 46; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 46: B) ### Question 47 காய்கனி – இதில் அமைந்துள்ள தொகைநிலைத் தொடரைக் கண்டறிக - A. வினைத் தொகை - B. உம்மைத் தொகை - C. உவமைத் தொகை - D. பண்புத் தொகை Correct answer: B. உம்மைத் தொகை (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 14, question 47; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 47: B) ### Question 48 நாற்கரணம் – சரியாகப் பிரிக்கப்பட்டிருப்பது எது? - A. நான்கு + அரணம் - B. நான் + கரணம் - C. நாண் + கரணம் - D. நான்கு + கரணம் Correct answer: D. நான்கு + கரணம் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 14, question 48; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 48: D) ### Question 49 “அளவில் சனம் உளமனைய குளம் நிறைந்த வளமருவும்” தொடரில் அடிக்கோடிட்ட எழுத்துகள் குறிக்கும் தொடை - A. மோனை - B. முரண் - C. இயைபு - D. எதுகை Correct answer: D. எதுகை (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 14, question 49; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 49: D) ### Question 50 திருக்குறளை இயற்றியவர் யார்? என ஆசிரியர் மாணவனிடம் கேட்பது - A. அறிவினா - B. ஐய வினா - C. அறியா வினா - D. கொளல் வினா Correct answer: A. அறிவினா (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 14, question 50; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 50: A) ### Question 51 ‘திருச்செந்திற் கலம்பகம்’ என்னும் நூலை இயற்றியவர் - A. ஞானதேசிகர் - B. ஈசான தேசிகர் - C. தெய்வசிகாமணி - D. முத்துகுமாரசாமி Correct answer: B. ஈசான தேசிகர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 15, question 51; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 51: B) ### Question 52 பொருத்துக : (a) சொல்லின் செல்வர் (b) வசனநடை வல்லாளர் (c) தமிழ்த் தென்றல் (d) தண்டமிழ் ஆசான் 1. திரு.வி. கல்யாணசுந்தரனார் 2. சாத்தனார் 3. ஆறுமுக நாவலர் 4. ரா.பி. சேதுப்பிள்ளை (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 2 4 1 - B. 2 4 1 3 - C. 4 3 1 2 - D. 1 2 4 3 Correct answer: C. 4 3 1 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 15, question 52; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 52: C) ### Question 53 பொருத்துக : (a) தொன்னூல் விளக்கம் (b) நாலடியார் (c) திருவேங்கடத்து அந்தாதி (d) மதுரைக் கலம்பகம் 1. குமரகுருபரர் 2. பிள்ளைப் பெருமாள் ஐயங்கார் 3. வீரமாமுனிவர் 4. சமணமுனிவர்கள் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 2 3 1 - B. 3 4 2 1 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 4 3 1 2 Correct answer: B. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 15, question 53; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 53: B) ### Question 54 பொருத்துக : (a) புத்தகச்சாலை (b) தீக்குச்சிகள் (c) சிக்கனம் (d) காடு 1. வாணிதாசன் 2. சுரதா 3. பாரதிதாசன் 4. அப்துல்ரகுமான் (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 2 1 3 4 - B. 3 2 4 1 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 2 3 1 4 Correct answer: C. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 16, question 54; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 54: C) ### Question 55 கரிகாலனின் முன்னோர் காற்றின் போக்கை அறிந்து கலம் செலுத்தினர் என்பதனைக் கூறும் நூல் - A. பதிற்றுப்பத்து - B. புறநானூறு - C. பரிபாடல் - D. நெடுநல்வாடை Correct answer: B. புறநானூறு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 16, question 55; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 55: B) ### Question 56 “சீடைக் காகச் சிலேட்டு பணயம் முறுக்குக் காக மோதிரம் பணயம் காப்பிக் காகக் கடுக்கன் பணயம்” இப்பாடலின் ஆசிரியர் யார்? - A. கவிமணி தேசிக விநாயகம் - B. கவிப்பேரரசு வைரமுத்து - C. கவிஞர் மு. மேத்தா - D. குழந்தைக் கவிஞர் அழ. வள்ளியப்பா Correct answer: A. கவிமணி தேசிக விநாயகம் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 16, question 56; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 56: A) ### Question 57 திரு.வி.கல்யாணசுந்தரனார் எழுதாத நூல் - A. முருகன் அல்லது அழகு - B. நாயன்மார் வரலாறு - C. தமிழ்நாடும் நம்மாழ்வாரும் - D. சத்தியவேத கீர்த்தனைகள் Correct answer: D. சத்தியவேத கீர்த்தனைகள் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 16, question 57; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 57: D) ### Question 58 ‘குறிஞ்சித் திட்டு’ எனும் நூலை இயற்றியவர் - A. பாரதியார் - B. பாரதிதாசன் - C. சுரதா - D. கவிமணி Correct answer: B. பாரதிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 17, question 58; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 58: B) ### Question 59 ‘வீர சோழியம்’ என்னும் இலக்கண நூலை இயற்றியவர் - A. காரியாசான் - B. புத்தமித்திரர் - C. பவணந்தி முனிவர் - D. வீரமா முனிவர் Correct answer: B. புத்தமித்திரர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 17, question 59; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 59: B) ### Question 60 நெஞ்சாற்றுப்படை என அழைக்கப்படும் நூல் - A. குறிஞ்சிப்பாட்டு - B. முல்லைப் பாட்டு - C. பட்டினப்பாலை - D. மதுரை காஞ்சி Correct answer: B. முல்லைப் பாட்டு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 17, question 60; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 60: B) ### Question 61 தமிழகத்தை எழுபத்திரண்டு பாளையங்களாகப் பிரித்து ஆண்டவர்கள் - A. பாண்டியர்கள் - B. நாயக்கர்கள் - C. சேரர்கள் - D. சோழர்கள் Correct answer: B. நாயக்கர்கள் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 17, question 61; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 61: B) ### Question 62 ‘நோக்கினார் கண்ணிடத்தே தம் தொழில் நிறுத்துவோர்’ – என ஓவியருக்கு இலக்கண உரை வகுத்தவர் - A. தொல்காப்பியர் - B. அடியார்க்கு நல்லார் - C. நச்சினார்க்கினியர் - D. அகத்தியர் Correct answer: C. நச்சினார்க்கினியர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 18, question 62; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 62: C) ### Question 63 சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடு கீழ் உள்ளவற்றுள் தமிழ் நாட்டில் பறவைகள் புகலிடங்களுள் ஒன்று - A. திருநின்றவூர் - B. கரூர் - C. வடுவூர் - D. பேரூர் Correct answer: C. வடுவூர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 18, question 63; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 63: C) ### Question 64 பட்டுக்கோட்டை கல்யாணசுந்தரனாரின் பட்டப்பெயர் - A. புரட்சிக் கவிஞர் - B. உவமைக் கவிஞர் - C. மக்கள் கவிஞர் - D. இயற்கைக் கவிஞர் Correct answer: C. மக்கள் கவிஞர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 18, question 64; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 64: C) ### Question 65 தேம்பாவணியில் ‘வளன்’ என்னும் பெயர்ச்சொல்லால் குறிக்கப்படுபவர் - A. இயேசு கிறிஸ்து - B. சூசை மாமுனிவர் - C. தாவீது - D. கோலியாத்து Correct answer: B. சூசை மாமுனிவர் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 18, question 65; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 65: B) ### Question 66 “நான் தனியாக வாழவில்லை; தமிழோடு வாழ்கிறேன்” எனக் கூறியவர் - A. நாமக்கல் வெ. இராமலிங்கம் பிள்ளை - B. இராமலிங்க அடிகளார் - C. திரு வி. கல்யாண சுந்தரனார் - D. பேரறிஞர் அண்ணா Correct answer: C. திரு வி. கல்யாண சுந்தரனார் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 18, question 66; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 66: C) ### Question 67 பேராயக் (காங்கிரஸ்) கட்சியிலிருந்து விலகிய பின், தந்தை பெரியார் தம்மை இணைத்துக் கொண்ட இயக்கம் - A. நீதிக்கட்சி - B. சுயராச்சியக் கட்சி - C. திராவிடர் கழகம் - D. பொதுவுடைமைக் கட்சி Correct answer: A. நீதிக்கட்சி (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 19, question 67; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 67: A) ### Question 68 கோடக நல்லூர் சுந்தர சுவாமிகள் யாருடைய ஞானாசிரியர்? - A. பெ. சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை - B. தெ.பொ. மீனாட்சி சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை - C. கவிமணி தேசிக விநாயகம் பிள்ளை - D. ரா.பி. சேதுப்பிள்ளை Correct answer: A. பெ. சுந்தரம் பிள்ளை (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 19, question 68; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 68: A) ### Question 69 புத்தபிரானின் பாதத்தில் எத்தனை சக்கர ரேகை உண்டு எனச் சாத்தனார் புகழ்கிறார்? - A. 100 - B. 1,000 - C. 500 - D. 900 Correct answer: B. 1,000 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 19, question 69; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 69: B) ### Question 70 “களையாத துன்பம் இக்காரிகைக்குக் காட்டி வளையாத செங்கோல் வளைந்தது இதுவென் கொல்” – இங்ஙனம் கூறியவர் - A. மதுரை மக்கள் - B. கவுந்தி அடிகள் - C. சீத்தலைச் சாத்தனார் - D. கண்ணகி Correct answer: A. மதுரை மக்கள் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 19, question 70; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 70: A) ### Question 71 “நெடுந்தேர் ஊர்மதி வலவ” – இந்த அகநானூற்று அடியில் உள்ள ‘வலவ’ என்பதன் பொருள் - A. தேர்ப்பாகன் - B. யானைப்பாகன் - C. வாயிற்காப்போன் - D. போர்வீரன் Correct answer: A. தேர்ப்பாகன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 20, question 71; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 71: A) ### Question 72 “தீயினாற் சுட்டபுண் உள்ளாறும் ; ஆறாதே நாவினாற் சுட்ட வடு” – இக்குறட்பாவின் படி கீழ்க்கண்டவற்றுள் எது சரி? - A. தீப்புண், நாப்புண் ஆறாதவை - B. நாப்புண் ஆறும் ; தீப்புண் ஆறாது - C. தீப்புண் ஆறும் ; நாப்புண் ஆறாது - D. தீப்புண்ணும் நாப்புண்ணும் ஆறிவிடும் Correct answer: C. தீப்புண் ஆறும் ; நாப்புண் ஆறாது (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 20, question 72; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 72: C) ### Question 73 நேயர் விருப்பம், விலங்குகள் இல்லாத கவிதை ஆகிய நூல்களை இயற்றியவர் - A. தாரா பாரதி - B. அப்துல் ரகுமான் - C. ஆலந்தூர் கோ. மோகனரங்கன் - D. மீரா Correct answer: B. அப்துல் ரகுமான் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 20, question 73; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 73: B) ### Question 74 ‘பீலிபெய் சாகாடும்’ என்பதில் ‘சாகாடு’ என்ற சொல்லின் பொருள் - A. சுடுகாடு - B. வண்டி - C. மண்டி - D. இடுகாடு Correct answer: B. வண்டி (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 20, question 74; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 74: B) ### Question 75 ‘தமிழ் நாடகக்கலைக்கு ஒரு பெர்னாட்ஷா’ எனப் பாராட்டப் பெற்றவர் - A. சங்கரதாசு சுவாமிகள் - B. பம்மல் சம்மந்த முதலியார் - C. அறிஞர் அண்ணா - D. தி.க. சண்முகம் Correct answer: C. அறிஞர் அண்ணா (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 20, question 75; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 75: C) ### Question 76 பிரெஞ்சுக் குடியரசுத் தலைவரால் ‘செவாலியர்’ விருது பெற்ற கவிஞர் - A. கண்ணதாசன் - B. வாணிதாசன் - C. முடியரசன் - D. மு. மேத்தா Correct answer: B. வாணிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 21, question 76; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 76: B) ### Question 77 “எங்கள் பகைவர் எங்கோ மறைந்தார் இங்குள்ள தமிழர்கள் ஒன்றாதல் கண்டே” - A. பாரதியார் - B. பாரதிதாசன் - C. வாணிதாசன் - D. கம்பதாசன் Correct answer: B. பாரதிதாசன் (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 21, question 77; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 77: B) ### Question 78 பொருந்தாத இணையைக் குறிப்பிடுக : - A. சிற்றிலக்கியங்கள் – தொண்ணூற்றாறு - B. திருக்குறள் – முப்பால் - C. மலைபடுகடாம் – கூத்தராற்றுப்படை - D. பரிபாடல் – பத்துப்பாட்டு Correct answer: D. பரிபாடல் – பத்துப்பாட்டு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 21, question 78; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 78: D) ### Question 79 வள்ளை என்பது - A. ஏற்றநீர் பாட்டு - B. நடவுப் பாட்டு - C. உலக்கைப் பாட்டு - D. தாலாட்டு Correct answer: C. உலக்கைப் பாட்டு (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 21, question 79; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 79: C) ### Question 80 பட்டியல் I-இல் உள்ள சொற்களை பட்டியல் II-இல் உள்ள சொற்களோடு பொருத்திக் கீழே உள்ள குறியீடுகளைக் கொண்டு சரியான விடையைத் தேர்ந்தெடுக்க பட்டியல் I – பட்டியல் II (a) அறுவை வீதி (b) கூல வீதி (c) பொன் வீதி (d) மள்ளர் வீதி 1. மள்ளர் வாழும் வீதி 2. பொற் கடை வீதி 3. தானியக் கடை வீதி 4. ஆடைகள் விற்கும் கடை வீதி (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 4 3 2 1 - B. 3 1 4 2 - C. 2 1 3 4 - D. 1 2 4 3 Correct answer: A. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Tamil file (questions 1-80), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 21, question 80; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 80: A) ### Question 81 To hear a distant echo, the surface reflecting the sound should atleast be at a distance (Take velocity of sound in air = 340 m/s) - A. 34 m - B. 17 m - C. 51 m - D. 10 m Correct answer: B. 17 m (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 22, question 81; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 81: B) ### Question 82 When steam is passed over red hot iron, the products formed are - A. FeO and H₂ - B. Fe₂O₃ and H₂ - C. Fe₃O₄ and H₂ - D. Fe and H₂O Correct answer: C. Fe₃O₄ and H₂ (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 22, question 82; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 82: C) ### Question 83 Which one is not nitrogen fertilizer? - A. Ammonium sulphate - B. CAN - C. Urea - D. Gypsum Correct answer: D. Gypsum (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 23, question 83; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 83: D) ### Question 84 Plants which grow in saline swamps develop numerous upright aerial roots from normal roots that are called - A. Respiratory roots - B. Prop roots - C. Parasitic roots - D. Epiphytic roots Correct answer: A. Respiratory roots (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 23, question 84; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 84: A) ### Question 85 Match List I with List II and select correct answer using the codes below the lists. List I – List II (a) Glycolysis (b) Kreb’s cycle (c) Electron transport chain (d) Fermentation 1. O₂ is not utilized 2. ATP are produced 3. Oxidation of pyruvic acid 4. Occurs in cytoplasm (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 4 3 2 1 - C. 1 3 4 2 - D. 2 4 1 3 Correct answer: B. 4 3 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 24, question 85; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 85: B) ### Question 86 Parotid gland is affected by - A. A(H₁N₁) virus - B. Hepatitis B-virus - C. Polio virus - D. Mumps virus Correct answer: D. Mumps virus (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 25, question 86; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 86: D) ### Question 87 The founder of Nalanda University - A. Chandra Gupta I - B. Kumara Gupta - C. Skanda Gupta - D. Samudra Gupta Correct answer: B. Kumara Gupta (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 25, question 87; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 87: B) ### Question 88 Which party in Tamil Nadu first introduced “Free Noon-Meal” scheme? - A. Congress - B. Justice party - C. Swarajya party - D. Dravidian party Correct answer: B. Justice party (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 25, question 88; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 88: B) ### Question 89 Krishnadevaraya wrote Amuktamalyada in the language of - A. Tamil - B. Kannada - C. Urdu - D. Telugu Correct answer: D. Telugu (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 26, question 89; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 89: D) ### Question 90 Who has received the award of ‘Ezhisai Mannar’ through Dr. S. Dharmambal? - A. T.K. Bagavathy - B. M.K. Radha - C. M.K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar - D. N.S. Krishnan Correct answer: C. M.K. Thiyagaraja Bagavathar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 26, question 90; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 90: C) ### Question 91 Which is known as “Whispering gallery”? - A. Golgumbaz - B. Jumma Mosque - C. Golconda - D. Madarasa Correct answer: A. Golgumbaz (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 26, question 91; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 91: A) ### Question 92 Match the following and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : (a) Home Rule Movement (b) Non-Co-operation Movement (c) Salt Satyagraha (d) Quit India Movement 1. 1920 2. 1942 3. 1916 4. 1930 (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 4 2 3 1 - C. 3 4 1 2 - D. 4 1 2 3 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 27, question 92; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 92: A) ### Question 93 The Treaty of Purandhar was signed in the year - A. 1656 AD - B. 1665 AD - C. 1660 AD - D. 1670 AD Correct answer: B. 1665 AD (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 28, question 93; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 93: B) ### Question 94 Consider the statement and choose the correct answer from the codes given below : Assertion (A) : The partition of Bengal came into effect on 16th October 1905. Reason (R) : It resulted in Swadeshi Movement in Bengal. - A. (A) is true but (R) is false. - B. Both (A) and (R) true (R) is not the correct explanation of (A). - C. Both (A) and (R) true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A). - D. (A) is false but (R) is true. Correct answer: C. Both (A) and (R) true. (R) is the correct explanation of (A). (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 28, question 94; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 94: C) ### Question 95 Most of the Mangrove (Sundari) trees are found in the deltas of - A. Narmadha - B. Mahanadhi - C. Hoogly - D. Cauvery Correct answer: C. Hoogly (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 29, question 95; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 95: C) ### Question 96 A major user of wind energy in the world is - A. Asia - B. Europe - C. South America - D. North America Correct answer: B. Europe (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 29, question 96; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 96: B) ### Question 97 Rank the First Four largest paddy producing countries in Asia - A. India, China, Indonesia, Bangladesh - B. Indonesia, Bangladesh, India, China - C. Bangladesh, India, Indonesia, China - D. China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh Correct answer: D. China, India, Indonesia, Bangladesh (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 29, question 97; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 97: D) ### Question 98 Who is the Chairman of Indian Planning Commission? - A. President of India - B. Prime Minister of India - C. Finance Minister of India - D. Vice President of India Correct answer: B. Prime Minister of India (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 30, question 98; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 98: B) ### Question 99 Primary Sector consists of - A. Trade - B. Construction - C. Tele Communication - D. Agriculture Correct answer: D. Agriculture (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 30, question 99; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 99: D) ### Question 100 The first demographer was - A. T.R. Malthus - B. Adam Smith - C. J.S. Mill - D. Karl Marx Correct answer: A. T.R. Malthus (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 30, question 100; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 100: A) ### Question 101 Who is the political head of the Corporation? - A. Chairman - B. Commissioner - C. Councilor - D. Mayor Correct answer: D. Mayor (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 31, question 101; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 101: D) ### Question 102 The Election Commission of India is a / an - A. Independent body - B. Statutory body - C. Private body - D. Public corporation Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 31, question 102; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 102: A/B) ### Question 103 The term of Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly is - A. 4 years - B. 5 years - C. 6 years - D. 7 years Correct answer: C. 6 years (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 31, question 103; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 103: C) ### Question 104 The Government of India introduced the Right to Education on - A. 15th August 1947 - B. 26th January 1950 - C. 1st April 2010 - D. 10th December 1789 Correct answer: C. 1st April 2010 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 32, question 104; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 104: C) ### Question 105 Consider the following statements : Assertion (A) : Tenth Five Year Plan period was 2002 – 2007 Reason (R) : Priority was given to reduction of poverty and population growth - A. (A) true but (R) is false - B. (A) false but (R) is true - C. (A) and (R) both are true (R) is correct explanation of (A) - D. (A) and (R) both are false (R) is not correct explanation of (A) Correct answer: C. (A) and (R) both are true (R) is correct explanation of (A) (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 32, question 105; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 105: C) ### Question 106 Consider the following statement, choose the correct answer : Assertion (A) : “Liberty means the absence of restraints” — Prof. Seely. Reason (R) : Liberty is the eager maintenance of that atmosphere in which men have the opportunity to be their best selves. - A. Both (A) and (R) are True - B. (A) is True (R) is False - C. (A) is False (R) is True - D. (A) and (R) both False Correct answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are True (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 33, question 106; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 106: A) ### Question 107 Lok Adalat was introduced in - A. 1950 - B. 1987 - C. 1984 - D. 2000 Correct answer: B. 1987 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 33, question 107; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 107: B) ### Question 108 The Indian Constitution consists of fundamental rights under Part - A. Part IV - B. Part III - C. Part II - D. Part I Correct answer: B. Part III (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 34, question 108; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 108: B) ### Question 109 If TNPC = 5791 and CUP = 169. Then CPU = ? - A. 159 - B. 196 - C. 791 - D. 971 Correct answer: B. 196 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 34, question 109; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 109: B) ### Question 110 The H.C.F. of x³ + 1 and x⁴ − 1 is - A. x³ − 1 - B. x³ + 1 - C. x + 1 - D. x − 1 Correct answer: C. x + 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 34, question 110; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 110: C) ### Question 111 If A and B together complete a work in 20 days. If A alone completes the work in 24 days, then B alone completes the work in - A. 14 days - B. 44 days - C. 120 days - D. 48 days Correct answer: C. 120 days (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 35, question 111; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 111: C) ### Question 112 Two numbers are 10% and 15% less than a third number. Find the ratio of the two numbers - A. 9 : 16 - B. 9 : 14 - C. 13 : 16 - D. 18 : 17 Correct answer: D. 18 : 17 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 35, question 112; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 112: D) ### Question 113 Raman buys a washing machine for Rs. 13,500 and sells it at a loss of 12%. What is the selling price of the washing machine? - A. 11,880 - B. 11,800 - C. 13,500 - D. 11,870 Correct answer: A. 11,880 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 35, question 113; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 113: A) ### Question 114 The total surface area of a cube is 384 cm², then its volume is - A. 521 cm³ - B. 512 cm³ - C. 412 cm³ - D. 421 cm³ Correct answer: B. 512 cm³ (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 36, question 114; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 114: B) ### Question 115 The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 45 and 3 respectively, their sum is 24, what is their difference? - A. 2 - B. 4 - C. 6 - D. 8 Correct answer: C. 6 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 36, question 115; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 115: C) ### Question 116 Find the sum of the first 40 terms of the series 1² − 2² + 3² − 4² + .... - A. 820 - B. −820 - C. 870 - D. −870 Correct answer: B. −820 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 36, question 116; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 116: B) ### Question 117 If a particular amount distributed to each of 14 students is Rs. 80 more than the amount distributed to each of 18 students, find the amount - A. Rs. 5040 - B. Rs. 3150 - C. Rs. 2520 - D. Rs. 4200 Correct answer: A. Rs. 5040 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 37, question 117; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 117: A) ### Question 118 Find the sum of the following series 2² + 3² + .... + 20² - A. 2867 - B. 2868 - C. 2869 - D. 2870 Correct answer: C. 2869 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 37, question 118; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 118: C) ### Question 119 Which country is set to become the firstever cashless country in the world? - A. Sweden - B. Netherlands - C. Japan - D. China Correct answer: A. Sweden (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 38, question 119; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 119: A) ### Question 120 Which Indian cricketer has become the first batsman to cross the 10,000 run mark in Ranji Trophy Tournaments? - A. Abishek Nayar - B. Parthiv Patel - C. Wasim Jaffer - D. Baba Aparajith Correct answer: C. Wasim Jaffer (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 38, question 120; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 120: C) ### Question 121 Poet Bharathi’s works in 16 volumes, consisting over 10,000 pages is compiled by - A. Seeni Viswanathan - B. Sri Krishna - C. Renganathan - D. Sathyamoorthy Correct answer: A. Seeni Viswanathan (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 39, question 121; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 121: A) ### Question 122 The New Science ‘ECONOMETRICS’ is a combination of - A. Economics, History, Physics - B. Economics, Maths, Statistics - C. Economics, Maths, Computer Science - D. Economics, History, Ethics Correct answer: B. Economics, Maths, Statistics (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 39, question 122; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 122: B) ### Question 123 Central Government’s Indradhanush Programme is related to - A. Rivers Link Programme - B. Immunization Programme - C. Rivers Cleaning Project - D. Clean India Project Correct answer: B. Immunization Programme (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 40, question 123; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 123: B) ### Question 124 The country that was affected by ‘Hurricane Patricia’ in October, 2015 - A. Philippines - B. Japan - C. Mexico - D. Sri Lanka Correct answer: C. Mexico (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 40, question 124; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 124: C) ### Question 125 Mr. Raghuveer Chaudhary has been nominated for the 51st Jnanpith Award in December 2015. His language of expertise is - A. Marathi - B. Gujarathi - C. Sindhi - D. Konkani Correct answer: B. Gujarathi (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 41, question 125; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 125: B) ### Question 126 Name the country that has approved World’s First Dengue Vaccine - A. Australia - B. Mexico - C. Canada - D. China Correct answer: B. Mexico (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 41, question 126; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 126: B) ### Question 127 India’s First Dolphin Reserve Community is established in - A. Kerala - B. Maharastra - C. Tamil Nadu - D. West Bengal Correct answer: D. West Bengal (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 42, question 127; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 127: D) ### Question 128 Which railway station has become the first visually challenged friendly station in India? - A. Mysuru railway station - B. Bengaluru railway station - C. Delhi railway station - D. Pune railway station Correct answer: A. Mysuru railway station (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 42, question 128; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 128: A) ### Question 129 In Land Survey, one link is equal to - A. 0.20 metre - B. 0.10 metre - C. 20 metre - D. 1 metre Correct answer: A. 0.20 metre (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 43, question 129; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 129: A) ### Question 130 Part-Time Village Officers Abolition Act came into force in the year - A. 1984 - B. 1980 - C. 1979 - D. 1985 Correct answer: B. 1980 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 43, question 130; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 130: B) ### Question 131 Consider the following statement, choose the correct answer : (1) Taluk A Register contains Village no, name and its hamlet names. (2) Taluk C Register contains short term lease and long term lease particulars of the villages. - A. (1) and (2) are correct - B. (1) is correct and (2) is not correct - C. (1) and (2) are incorrect - D. (1) is incorrect and (2) is correct Correct answer: A. (1) and (2) are correct (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 44, question 131; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 131: A) ### Question 132 Choose the correct descending order of hierarchy in the District Revenue Administration. - A. Collector – District Revenue Officer–Revenue Divisional Officer–Tahsildar - B. District Revenue Officer – Collector –Revenue Divisional Officer–Tahsildar - C. Revenue Divisional Officer – District Revenue Officer–Collector –Tahsildar - D. Tahsildar – District Revenue Officer – Revenue Divisional Officer – Collector Correct answer: A. Collector – District Revenue Officer–Revenue Divisional Officer–Tahsildar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 45, question 132; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 132: A) ### Question 133 Who is responsible for maintaining and reporting of survey stone? - A. Panchayat Secretary - B. Public Welfare Officer - C. Director of Survey - D. Village Administrative Officer Correct answer: D. Village Administrative Officer (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 45, question 133; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 133: D) ### Question 134 The income certificate is valid only for ________ months/year from the date of issuance. - A. One year - B. 3 months - C. 6 months - D. 2 years Correct answer: A. One year (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 46, question 134; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 134: A) ### Question 135 Other Backward Classes (OBC) certificate is issued by - A. District Collector - B. Tahsildar - C. Sub-Collector - D. Revenue Inspector Correct answer: B. Tahsildar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 46, question 135; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 135: B) ### Question 136 Which one of the following forms is used for Death reporting? - A. Form – 2 - B. Form – 5 - C. Form – 1 - D. Form – 4 Correct answer: A. Form – 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 46, question 136; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 136: A) ### Question 137 A marginal farmer – means one who is holding - A. 1.25 Acres of Wetland (or) 2.5 Acres of Dry land (or) less than both - B. 2.5 Acres of Wetland (or) 5 Acres of Dry land (or) less than both - C. 2.5 Acres of Dry land (or) 5 Acres of Wetland (or) less than both - D. 1.25 Acres of Dry land (or) 2.5 Acres of Wetland (or) less than both Correct answer: A. 1.25 Acres of Wetland (or) 2.5 Acres of Dry land (or) less than both (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 47, question 137; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 137: A) ### Question 138 Point out the wrong statement in the following statements : Statements : - A. Destitute widow certificate is issued by the Tahsildar - B. Village Administrative Officer is the Registrar for Births & Deaths in the Village Panchayats - C. Legal-Heirship certificate is issued by the Tahsildar - D. Income certificate is issued by the Tahsildar Correct answer: A. Destitute widow certificate is issued by the Tahsildar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 47, question 138; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 138: A) ### Question 139 The sub division Patta transfer order is issued by - A. Tahsildar - B. Deputy Tahsildar - C. Revenue Inspector - D. Firka Surveyor Correct answer: A. Tahsildar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 48, question 139; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 139: A) ### Question 140 ‘BLO’ term related to - A. Election - B. Disaster Management - C. Public Health - D. Patta Transfer Correct answer: A. Election (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 48, question 140; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 140: A) ### Question 141 Consider the following statements : Assertion (A) : Government cannot claim any right over the trees in private lands. Reason (R) : Under the Tamilnadu Panchayat Act 1994 certain lands vest in the local body the Panchayat have rights over the trees in these lands. - A. Both (A) and (R) are false - B. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) does not explain (A) - C. (A) is false but (R) is true - D. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) explains (A) Correct answer: B. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) does not explain (A) (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 49, question 141; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 141: B) ### Question 142 Identify the process(es) from the following which involves absorption of heat : I. Condensation II. Sublimation III. Evaporation - A. I and II only - B. I and III only - C. II and III only - D. I only Correct answer: C. II and III only (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 50, question 142; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 142: C) ### Question 143 1 KM (A), 1 Light year (B) and 1 Astronomical unit (C) are related as - A. A = B = C - B. A < B < C - C. A < B > C - D. A > B > C Correct answer: C. A < B > C (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 50, question 143; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 143: C) ### Question 144 Mass of an object is 10 kilogram. Its weight on the earth and is space respectively are - A. 5 N, 10 N - B. 10 N, 10 N - C. 10 N, zero N - D. 98 N, zero N Correct answer: D. 98 N, zero N (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 50, question 144; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 144: D) ### Question 145 Some metals are used to manufacture coins. Among the metals, which are called coinage metals? - A. Cu, Co, Hg - B. Au, Ag, Cu - C. Ag, As, Sb - D. Fe, At, Pb Correct answer: B. Au, Ag, Cu (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 51, question 145; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 145: B) ### Question 146 I. Sodium hydroxide is used to remove grease stains from cloths. II. Calcium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of wax. III. Ammonium hydroxide is used in the white washing of buildings. IV. Magnesium hydroxide is used as a medicine for stomach troubles. – Of these - A. I and II correct - B. II only correct - C. III and I correct - D. IV only correct Correct answer: D. IV only correct (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 51, question 146; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 146: D) ### Question 147 Consider the following statements : Assertion (A) : Mitochondria are called power houses of the cell. Reason (R) : Mitochondria contain enzymes necessary for the oxidation of food during respiration and release energy in the form of ATP molecules. - A. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) explains (A) - B. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) does not explain (A) - C. (A) is true but (R) does not explain (A) - D. (A) is false but (R) is true Correct answer: A. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) explains (A) (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 52, question 147; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 147: A) ### Question 148 The cells which provide nourishment to developing sperms - A. Sertoli cells - B. Interstitial cells - C. Egg cells - D. Follicle cells Correct answer: A. Sertoli cells (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 53, question 148; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 148: A) ### Question 149 What is Mediasteanum? - A. Membrane around the lungs - B. Membrane around the heart - C. Membrane around the kidney - D. Space between the two lungs Correct answer: D. Space between the two lungs (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 53, question 149; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 149: D) ### Question 150 Hazardous bio-medical wastes are usually disposed off by means of - A. Land fills - B. Deep well injection - C. Incineration - D. Surface impoundment Correct answer: C. Incineration (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 53, question 150; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 150: C) ### Question 151 The King who issued the infallibility decree was - A. Babar - B. Humayun - C. Shersha - D. Akbar Correct answer: D. Akbar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 54, question 151; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 151: D) ### Question 152 The tower of Arunachalaeswara temple was completed by - A. Thirumalai Nayak - B. Achutappa - C. Vijaya Ragava - D. Krishnadevaraya Correct answer: B. Achutappa (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 54, question 152; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 152: B) ### Question 153 The excavation of the Indus Valley Civilization was done in - A. 1921 - B. 1922 - C. 1924 - D. 1926 Correct answer: A. 1921 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 54, question 153; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 153: A) ### Question 154 Where K. Kamaraj was kept in prison in 1930? Where did he hoist the Indian National Flag in 1947? - A. Alipore, Sathyamoorthy’s house - B. Delhi, Chennai Fort - C. Andaman, Delhi Fort - D. Vellore, Virudunagar Home Correct answer: A. Alipore, Sathyamoorthy’s house (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 55, question 154; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 154: A) ### Question 155 ________ describes the social condition of the Sangam Tamils. - A. Manimegalai - B. Tholkappiam - C. Pathupattu - D. Ettuthogai Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 55, question 155; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 155: C/D) ### Question 156 Who among the following was the political Guru of Gandhiji? - A. G. Subramanya Iyyer - B. Surendranath Banerjee - C. Feroz Shah Mehtha - D. Gopala Krishna Gokhale Correct answer: D. Gopala Krishna Gokhale (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 56, question 156; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 156: D) ### Question 157 In which year Jawaharlal Nehru declared the “Poornaswaraj” of India? - A. 1926 - B. 1927 - C. 1928 - D. 1929 Correct answer: D. 1929 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 56, question 157; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 157: D) ### Question 158 Consider the following statements : I. Cave Pillars are formed when stalacties and stalagmites meet together. II. Delta is a depositional feature of almost triangular shape at foot hills. Which of the statements given above is/are correct? - A. I only - B. Both I and II - C. II only - D. Neither I nor II Correct answer: A. I only (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 57, question 158; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 158: A) ### Question 159 Choose the correct answer : The Atmospheric layer where the decrease of temperature with increasing elevation at a Normal lapse rate. - A. Troposphere - B. Stratosphere - C. Thermosphere - D. Exosphere Correct answer: A. Troposphere (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 57, question 159; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 159: A) ### Question 160 The physiocrafts considered only the following as productive occupation - A. Manufacturing Industry - B. Agriculture - C. Service Sectors - D. Soldiers Correct answer: B. Agriculture (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 58, question 160; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 160: B) ### Question 161 The difference between NNP and NDP - A. Depreciation - B. Current transfers from rest of the world - C. Indirect tax - D. Net factor income from abroad Correct answer: D. Net factor income from abroad (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 58, question 161; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 161: D) ### Question 162 Consider the following statements : Assertion (A) : The right to Information Act was passed by the Parliament on 12th October 2005. Reason (R) : Parliament passes the Act to enable all the citizens’ fundamental right to access information from public bodies. - A. Both (A) and (R) are individually true - B. (A) is true but (R) is false - C. Both (A) and (R) are false - D. (A) is false but (R) is true Correct answer: D. (A) is false but (R) is true (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 59, question 162; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 162: D) ### Question 163 Match the following List I – List II with suitable options : List I (Source) – List II (Acid) (a) Lemon (b) Grapes (c) Tomatto (d) Apple 1. Malic acid 2. Oxalic acid 3. Citric acid 4. Tartaric acid (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 4 2 1 - B. 3 2 4 1 - C. 2 4 1 3 - D. 4 2 3 1 Correct answer: A. 3 4 2 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 60, question 163; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 163: A) ### Question 164 In Tamil Nadu, the State Human Rights Commission was constituted in - A. 1997 - B. 1998 - C. 1999 - D. 2000 Correct answer: A. 1997 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 61, question 164; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 164: A) ### Question 165 Match the following : (a) Age of voting (b) Symbols allocation (c) Open ballot (d) Fundamental duties 1. Election Commission 2. 18 years 3. 42nd Amendment 4. Raising hands (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 1 2 3 4 - B. 2 1 4 3 - C. 3 4 2 1 - D. 4 3 1 2 Correct answer: B. 2 1 4 3 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 61, question 165; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 165: B) ### Question 166 What is the age limit of Judges of High Court? - A. 60 - B. 62 - C. 65 - D. 70 Correct answer: B. 62 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 62, question 166; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 166: B) ### Question 167 The Chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee was - A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar - B. Dr. Sinha - C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad - D. Jawaharlal Nehru Correct answer: A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 62, question 167; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 167: A) ### Question 168 ________ deals with the socio-economic development and empowerment of women through self-help groups. - A. Short Stay Home - B. Family Counselling Centres - C. Swayamsidha - D. Skill development Correct answer: C. Swayamsidha (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 62, question 168; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 168: C) ### Question 169 An employee spends on an average Rs. 2,500 for the first 8 months of a year and Rs. 1,500 for the next 4 months. If he saves Rs. 10,000 that year, then his monthly income is Rs. - A. 2,500 - B. 3,000 - C. 2,600 - D. 3,200 Correct answer: B. 3,000 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 63, question 169; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 169: B) ### Question 170 A Mother is 20 years older than her daughter, 4 years before she was 5 times of her daughter’s age at that time. How old is the daughter now? - A. 9 - B. 12 - C. 18 - D. 16 Correct answer: A. 9 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 63, question 170; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 170: A) ### Question 171 Find the difference between simple interest and compound interest for a sum of Rs. 8,000 lent at 10% p.a. in 2 years - A. 90 - B. 100 - C. 80 - D. 70 Correct answer: C. 80 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 64, question 171; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 171: C) ### Question 172 If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5 then find the ratio of C : A - A. 15 : 8 - B. 8 : 15 - C. 5 : 4 - D. 5 : 20 Correct answer: A. 15 : 8 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 64, question 172; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 172: A) ### Question 173 If the height and the base area of a right circular cone are 5 cm and 48 sq.cm respectively, then the volume of the cone is equal to - A. 240 cm³ - B. 120 cm³ - C. 80 cm³ - D. 480 cm³ Correct answer: C. 80 cm³ (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 64, question 173; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 173: C) ### Question 174 Find the value of (1 − 1/3)(1 − 1/4)(1 − 1/5)............(1 − 1/100) - A. 1/100 - B. 1/50 - C. 2/3 - D. 99/100 Correct answer: B. 1/50 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 65, question 174; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 174: B) ### Question 175 If a : b = 2 : 3, b : c = 6 : 5 and a + b + c = 30, then 2a + 3b + 4c is - A. 30 - B. 92 - C. 100 - D. 90 Correct answer: B. 92 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 65, question 175; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 175: B) ### Question 176 Find the value of (0.98)³ + 3(0.98)²(0.02) + 3(0.98)(0.02)² + (0.02)³ - A. 2 - B. 1 - C. 0 - D. 3 Correct answer: B. 1 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 65, question 176; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 176: B) ### Question 177 A tap can fill a tank in 15 minutes. Another tap can empty it in 20 minutes. Initially the tank is empty, if both the taps start functioning at the same time, when will the tank become full? - A. 1 hour - B. 3 hours - C. 2 hours - D. 4 hours Correct answer: A. 1 hour (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 66, question 177; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 177: A) ### Question 178 If ROAD is coded as URDG then SWAN is coded as - A. VXDQ - B. VZDQ - C. VZCP - D. UXDQ Correct answer: B. VZDQ (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 66, question 178; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 178: B) ### Question 179 India’s first dedicated scientific mission to study the outermost layer and the chromosphere of sun is - A. Ravi - B. Aditya - C. Kiran - D. Jwala Correct answer: B. Aditya (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 66, question 179; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 179: B) ### Question 180 Which bank has launched M – Visa mobile payment solution in October 2015? - A. IDBI - B. ICICI - C. Axis - D. HDFC Correct answer: B. ICICI (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 67, question 180; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 180: B) ### Question 181 The 43rd Chief Justice of India appointed in December 2015 is - A. Justice K.N. Basha - B. Justice H.C. Dattu - C. Justice Swatantra Kumar - D. Justice T.S. Thakur Correct answer: D. Justice T.S. Thakur (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 67, question 181; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 181: D) ### Question 182 The First Telungana Language Day was observed on - A. September 9, 2015 - B. October 4, 2015 - C. January 1, 2015 - D. December 14, 2015 Correct answer: A. September 9, 2015 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 68, question 182; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 182: A) ### Question 183 Which state launched e-Pragati in 2015, a scheme to bring all government services under one roof? - A. Andhra Pradesh - B. Kerala - C. Uttar Pradesh - D. Delhi Correct answer: A. Andhra Pradesh (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 68, question 183; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 183: A) ### Question 184 Which state government has launched Anwesha Scheme in December 2015 to provide quality education to scheduled caste and scheduled tribe students? - A. Jharkand - B. Chattisgarh - C. Odisha - D. Manipur Correct answer: C. Odisha (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 69, question 184; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 184: C) ### Question 185 In September 2015, the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu inaugurated a new park inside the Vandaloor Zoo. It is the - A. Butterfly Park - B. Elephant Park - C. Tiger Park - D. Bird Park Correct answer: A. Butterfly Park (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 69, question 185; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 185: A) ### Question 186 Which country was recently declared the cow as its National Animal? - A. Indonesia - B. Malaysia - C. Nepal - D. Mauritius Correct answer: C. Nepal (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 70, question 186; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 186: C) ### Question 187 The scientist who explained “Big Bang Theory” at first was - A. Edwin Hubble - B. Ab George Lematry - C. Ptolemy - D. Aryiabatta Correct answer: B. Ab George Lematry (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 70, question 187; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 187: B) ### Question 188 70th Anniversary of United Nations Foundation Day was on - A. 24 October 2015 - B. 12 October 2015 - C. 21 October 2015 - D. 15 October 2015 Correct answer: A. 24 October 2015 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 71, question 188; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 188: A) ### Question 189 The Revenue Court in the state deals with which among the following case? - A. Cases of patta transfer appeal - B. Cases of tenancy laws - C. Cases of stamp duty - D. Cases of ‘UDR’ correction Correct answer: B. Cases of tenancy laws (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 71, question 189; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 189: B) ### Question 190 Village Account No. 1 deals with - A. Cultivation Account - B. Adangal - C. Lease Register - D. Inam Register Correct answer: A. Cultivation Account (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 72, question 190; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 190: A) ### Question 191 Who will be Jamabandhi Officer for any Taluk? - A. Deputy Tahsildar, Tahsildar or Block Development Officer - B. Tahsildar, Special Tahsildar or Block Development Officer - C. Deputy Tahsildar and Special Tahsildar - D. Deputy Collector, District Revenue Officer or District Collector Correct answer: D. Deputy Collector, District Revenue Officer or District Collector (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 72, question 191; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 191: D) ### Question 192 How many types of wet lands are there? - A. 3 - B. 4 - C. 5 - D. 6 Correct answer: A. 3 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 73, question 192; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 192: A) ### Question 193 What is registered in B memo by the Village Administrative Officer? - A. Encroachment - B. Patta transfer - C. Chitta - D. 2C patta Correct answer: A. Encroachment (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 73, question 193; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 193: A) ### Question 194 1 Cent is equal to - A. 435.6 sq. ft - B. 144 sq. ft - C. 100 sq. meter - D. 1089 sq. ft Correct answer: A. 435.6 sq. ft (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 74, question 194; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 194: A) ### Question 195 In which of the following lands the land lease is not banned? - A. Water course poramboke, like lake, Eri and pond - B. Meikkal and gracing ground poramboke - C. Burial grounds - D. Un assessed dry waste Correct answer: D. Un assessed dry waste (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 74, question 195; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 195: D) ### Question 196 Match List I with List II & select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists : List I – List II (a) Devadayam (b) Dharmadayam (c) Dasabandham (d) Brahmadayam 1. Inams granted to charitable service institutions such as Chowltry, Thanneer Pandhal and educational institutions 2. Inam granted to religious personnels such as prohits and Panchangis 3. Inam granted to religious institutions and their related services 4. Inam granted for support of works on irrigation under maintenance (a) (b) (c) (d) - A. 3 1 4 2 - B. 2 3 4 1 - C. 1 2 3 4 - D. 3 4 2 1 Correct answer: A. 3 1 4 2 (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 75, question 196; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 196: A) ### Question 197 Who is the sanctioning authority for old Age Pension order? - A. Zonal Deputy Tahsildar - B. Head Quarter Deputy Tahsildar - C. Special Tahsildar (SSS) - D. Tahsildar Correct answer: C. Special Tahsildar (SSS) (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 76, question 197; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 197: C) ### Question 198 Which of the following is called as an important agro-based industry? - A. Steel - B. Cement - C. Sugar - D. Jute Disputed answer key: no answer is shown Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 76, question 198; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 198: C/D) ### Question 199 The Birth and Death should be Registered within the time of ________, in respect of villages. - A. 21 days - B. 23 days - C. 24 days - D. 25 days Correct answer: A. 21 days (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 77, question 199; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 199: A) ### Question 200 Which among the following register is maintained for Lease Land? - A. ‘A’ Register - B. ‘B’ Register - C. ‘C’ Register - D. ‘D’ Register Correct answer: C. ‘C’ Register (Final answer key) Source: Village Administrative Officer in the Tamil Nadu Ministerial Service (2014-2015), question booklet VGT19 (symbol ρ), General Tamil with General Studies, General Studies file (questions 81-200, General Studies and Basics of Village Administration), published with the tentative answer key (VGT19 page 77, question 200; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 200: C) ## Sources - [Question papers and answer keys](https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/English/answerkeys.aspx) - [Older question papers (2007-2012)](https://www.tnpsc.gov.in/english/previous-questions.html)