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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · VAO

Questions 111 to 119 of 200

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  1. 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

    1. A. 14 days
    2. B. 44 days
    3. C. 120 days
    4. D. 48 days
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  2. Question 112

    Two numbers are 10% and 15% less than a third number. Find the ratio of the two numbers

    1. A. 9 : 16
    2. B. 9 : 14
    3. C. 13 : 16
    4. D. 18 : 17
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  3. 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?

    1. A. 11,880
    2. B. 11,800
    3. C. 13,500
    4. D. 11,870
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  4. Question 114

    The total surface area of a cube is 384 cm², then its volume is

    1. A. 521 cm³
    2. B. 512 cm³
    3. C. 412 cm³
    4. D. 421 cm³
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  5. Question 115

    The LCM and HCF of two numbers are 45 and 3 respectively, their sum is 24, what is their difference?

    1. A. 2
    2. B. 4
    3. C. 6
    4. D. 8
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  6. Question 116

    Find the sum of the first 40 terms of the series 1² − 2² + 3² − 4² + ....

    1. A. 820
    2. B. −820
    3. C. 870
    4. D. −870
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  7. 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

    1. A. Rs. 5040
    2. B. Rs. 3150
    3. C. Rs. 2520
    4. D. Rs. 4200
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  8. Question 118

    Find the sum of the following series 2² + 3² + .... + 20²

    1. A. 2867
    2. B. 2868
    3. C. 2869
    4. D. 2870
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  9. Question 119

    Which country is set to become the firstever cashless country in the world?

    1. A. Sweden
    2. B. Netherlands
    3. C. Japan
    4. D. China
    Answer and explanation

    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)

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