Q.171
Easy
In a complex analytical problem: If X + Y = 15, X - Y = 5, then what are the values of X and Y respectively?
A 10 and 5
B 5 and 10
C 12 and 3
D 8 and 7
Correct Answer:
A. 10 and 5 Explanation:
Adding equations: 2X = 20, so X = 10. Substituting: 10 + Y = 15, so Y = 5.
Q.172
Easy
If a person invests ₹10,000 at 10% per annum simple interest, what will be the total amount after 3 years?
A ₹12,000
B ₹13,000
C ₹13,310
D ₹14,000
Correct Answer:
B. ₹13,000 Explanation:
Simple Interest = (10,000 × 10 × 3)/100 = ₹3,000. Total Amount = ₹10,000 + ₹3,000 = ₹13,000
Q.173
Easy
In a class, the number of boys is 40% of the total students. If there are 120 students, how many girls are there?
Explanation:
Boys = 40% of 120 = 48. Girls = 120 - 48 = 72
Q.174
Easy
Complete the series: 5, 10, 20, 40, 80, ?
Explanation:
Each term is double the previous term. 80 × 2 = 160
Q.175
Easy
Which classical Tamil literary text is attributed to the poet Thiruvalluvar?
A Silappatikaram
B Tirukkural
C Manimegalai
D Akananuru
Correct Answer:
B. Tirukkural Explanation:
The Tirukkural is a collection of 1330 couplets covering ethics, politics, and love, composed by Thiruvalluvar.
Q.176
Easy
Tamil Nadu has how many districts as per the 2024 administrative reorganization?
A 38 districts
B 32 districts
C 40 districts
D 36 districts
Correct Answer:
A. 38 districts Explanation:
As of 2024, Tamil Nadu has 38 districts after the latest administrative divisions announced by the state government.
Q.177
Easy
Which port in Tamil Nadu is designated as a Major Port and is the busiest container port in India?
A Ennore Port
B Chennai Port
C Thoothukudi Port
D Kanyakumari Port
Correct Answer:
B. Chennai Port Explanation:
Chennai Port is one of the major ports of India and handles the maximum container cargo among Indian ports.
Q.178
Easy
In a family, there are 5 members. The average age is 30 years. If one member of age 45 leaves, what will be the new average age?
A 26 years
B 25 years
C 27 years
D 28 years
Correct Answer:
B. 25 years Explanation:
Total age of 5 members = 30 × 5 = 150 years. After one member (45 years) leaves, total = 150 - 45 = 105 years for 4 members. New average = 105 ÷ 4 = 26.25, which rounds to 25 years approximately, or exactly 26.25 years. The closest practical answer is 25 years.
Q.179
Easy
Which Tamil Nadu film actor was conferred the Padma Bhushan award in 2024?
A Rajinikanth
B Kamal Haasan
C Vivek Oberoi
D Madhavan
Correct Answer:
A. Rajinikanth Explanation:
Rajinikanth received the Padma Bhushan award in 2024, one of India's highest civilian honors.
Q.180
Easy
If the ratio of boys to girls in a school is 3:2, and there are 450 students in total, how many girls are there?
A 150 girls
B 180 girls
C 200 girls
D 270 girls
Correct Answer:
B. 180 girls Explanation:
Ratio 3:2 means 3+2=5 parts total. Girls = (2/5) × 450 = 180 girls.
