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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · VAO

Questions 147 to 154 of 200

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  1. 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.

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

    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)

  2. Question 148

    The cells which provide nourishment to developing sperms

    1. A. Sertoli cells
    2. B. Interstitial cells
    3. C. Egg cells
    4. D. Follicle cells
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  3. Question 149

    What is Mediasteanum?

    1. A. Membrane around the lungs
    2. B. Membrane around the heart
    3. C. Membrane around the kidney
    4. D. Space between the two lungs
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  4. Question 150

    Hazardous bio-medical wastes are usually disposed off by means of

    1. A. Land fills
    2. B. Deep well injection
    3. C. Incineration
    4. D. Surface impoundment
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  5. Question 151

    The King who issued the infallibility decree was

    1. A. Babar
    2. B. Humayun
    3. C. Shersha
    4. D. Akbar
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  6. Question 152

    The tower of Arunachalaeswara temple was completed by

    1. A. Thirumalai Nayak
    2. B. Achutappa
    3. C. Vijaya Ragava
    4. D. Krishnadevaraya
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  7. Question 153

    The excavation of the Indus Valley Civilization was done in

    1. A. 1921
    2. B. 1922
    3. C. 1924
    4. D. 1926
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  8. Question 154

    Where K. Kamaraj was kept in prison in 1930? Where did he hoist the Indian National Flag in 1947?

    1. A. Alipore, Sathyamoorthy’s house
    2. B. Delhi, Chennai Fort
    3. C. Andaman, Delhi Fort
    4. D. Vellore, Virudunagar Home
    Answer and explanation

    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)

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