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TNPSC VAO 2016 question paper with answer key

2016 · VAO

Questions 169 to 177 of 200

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  1. Question 169

    An employee spends on an average Rs. 2,500 for the first 8 months of a year and Rs. 1,500 for the next 4 months. If he saves Rs. 10,000 that year, then his monthly income is Rs.

    1. A. 2,500
    2. B. 3,000
    3. C. 2,600
    4. D. 3,200
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 3,000

    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 63, question 169; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 169: B)

  2. Question 170

    A Mother is 20 years older than her daughter, 4 years before she was 5 times of her daughter’s age at that time. How old is the daughter now?

    1. A. 9
    2. B. 12
    3. C. 18
    4. D. 16
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 9

    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 63, question 170; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 170: A)

  3. Question 171

    Find the difference between simple interest and compound interest for a sum of Rs. 8,000 lent at 10% p.a. in 2 years

    1. A. 90
    2. B. 100
    3. C. 80
    4. D. 70
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 80

    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 64, question 171; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 171: C)

  4. Question 172

    If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5 then find the ratio of C : A

    1. A. 15 : 8
    2. B. 8 : 15
    3. C. 5 : 4
    4. D. 5 : 20
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 15 : 8

    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 64, question 172; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 172: A)

  5. Question 173

    If the height and the base area of a right circular cone are 5 cm and 48 sq.cm respectively, then the volume of the cone is equal to

    1. A. 240 cm³
    2. B. 120 cm³
    3. C. 80 cm³
    4. D. 480 cm³
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: C. 80 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 64, question 173; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 173: C)

  6. Question 174

    Find the value of (1 − 1/3)(1 − 1/4)(1 − 1/5)............(1 − 1/100)

    1. A. 1/100
    2. B. 1/50
    3. C. 2/3
    4. D. 99/100
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 1/50

    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 65, question 174; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 174: B)

  7. Question 175

    If a : b = 2 : 3, b : c = 6 : 5 and a + b + c = 30, then 2a + 3b + 4c is

    1. A. 30
    2. B. 92
    3. C. 100
    4. D. 90
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 92

    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 65, question 175; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 175: B)

  8. Question 176

    Find the value of (0.98)³ + 3(0.98)²(0.02) + 3(0.98)(0.02)² + (0.02)³

    1. A. 2
    2. B. 1
    3. C. 0
    4. D. 3
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: B. 1

    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 65, question 176; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 176: B)

  9. Question 177

    A tap can fill a tank in 15 minutes. Another tap can empty it in 20 minutes. Initially the tank is empty, if both the taps start functioning at the same time, when will the tank become full?

    1. A. 1 hour
    2. B. 3 hours
    3. C. 2 hours
    4. D. 4 hours
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: A. 1 hour

    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 66, question 177; final answer key 14.12.2017, S.No. 177: A)

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