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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key
2016 · VAO
Questions 94 to 101 of 200
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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.
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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
Answer and explanation
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)