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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · VAO

Questions 141 to 146 of 200

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  1. 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.

    1. A. Both (A) and (R) are false
    2. B. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) does not explain (A)
    3. C. (A) is false but (R) is true
    4. D. Both (A) and (R) are true (R) explains (A)
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  2. Question 142

    Identify the process(es) from the following which involves absorption of heat : I. Condensation II. Sublimation III. Evaporation

    1. A. I and II only
    2. B. I and III only
    3. C. II and III only
    4. D. I only
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  3. Question 143

    1 KM (A), 1 Light year (B) and 1 Astronomical unit (C) are related as

    1. A. A = B = C
    2. B. A < B < C
    3. C. A < B > C
    4. D. A > B > C
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  4. Question 144

    Mass of an object is 10 kilogram. Its weight on the earth and is space respectively are

    1. A. 5 N, 10 N
    2. B. 10 N, 10 N
    3. C. 10 N, zero N
    4. D. 98 N, zero N
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  5. Question 145

    Some metals are used to manufacture coins. Among the metals, which are called coinage metals?

    1. A. Cu, Co, Hg
    2. B. Au, Ag, Cu
    3. C. Ag, As, Sb
    4. D. Fe, At, Pb
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  6. 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

    1. A. I and II correct
    2. B. II only correct
    3. C. III and I correct
    4. D. IV only correct
    Answer and explanation

    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)

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