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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · VAO

Questions 155 to 161 of 200

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  1. Question 155

    ________ describes the social condition of the Sangam Tamils.

    1. A. Manimegalai
    2. B. Tholkappiam
    3. C. Pathupattu
    4. D. Ettuthogai

    Disputed answer key: no answer is shown

  2. Question 156

    Who among the following was the political Guru of Gandhiji?

    1. A. G. Subramanya Iyyer
    2. B. Surendranath Banerjee
    3. C. Feroz Shah Mehtha
    4. D. Gopala Krishna Gokhale
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  3. Question 157

    In which year Jawaharlal Nehru declared the “Poornaswaraj” of India?

    1. A. 1926
    2. B. 1927
    3. C. 1928
    4. D. 1929
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  4. 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?

    1. A. I only
    2. B. Both I and II
    3. C. II only
    4. D. Neither I nor II
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  5. Question 159

    Choose the correct answer : The Atmospheric layer where the decrease of temperature with increasing elevation at a Normal lapse rate.

    1. A. Troposphere
    2. B. Stratosphere
    3. C. Thermosphere
    4. D. Exosphere
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  6. Question 160

    The physiocrafts considered only the following as productive occupation

    1. A. Manufacturing Industry
    2. B. Agriculture
    3. C. Service Sectors
    4. D. Soldiers
    Answer and explanation

    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)

  7. Question 161

    The difference between NNP and NDP

    1. A. Depreciation
    2. B. Current transfers from rest of the world
    3. C. Indirect tax
    4. D. Net factor income from abroad
    Answer and explanation

    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)

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