S.S.C. Junior Engineer Exam., 2013 Solved Paper

General knowledge Solved Paper

(Exam Held on 9-6-2013)

1. The characteristic feature of democratic socialism is–
(A) Privatization (B) Liberalization
(C) Nationalization (D) Socialization
Ans : (C)

2. If a group of rich people use power for their selfish goals, it is called as–
(A) Monarchy (B) Oligarchy
(C) Policy (D) Democracy
Ans : (B)

3. Who said that “Man is born free and everywhere he is in chains” ?
(A) Locke (B) Aristotle
(C) Marx (D) Rousseau
Ans : (D)

4. A civil servant in India may exercise political liberty by–
(A) joining any political party (B) contesting in the elections
(C) criticizing the government (D) exercising his franchise
Ans : (D)

5. The term ‘Law’ used in the phrase ‘Rule of Law’ refers to–
(A) Positive law (B) Natural law
(C) Common law (D) Conventions of the Constitution
Ans : (C)

6. The total physical product per unit of a variable input is known as–
(A) Average product (B) Average returns
(C) Average physical product (D) Average revenue
Ans : (C)

7. The discount on price when a large quantity is purchased is known as–
(A) Volume discount (B) Maximum discount
(C) Minimum discount (D) Marginal discount
Ans : (A)

8. Who was the first economist to have coined the terms ‘Micro Economics’ and ‘Macro Economics’ ?
(A) Milton Friedman (B) Ragnar Frisch
(C) J. M. Keynes (D) Paul Samuelson
Ans : (B)

9. In a free enterprise economy, the decision on what shall be produced is made by–
(A) Demand (B) Income
(C) Price mechanism (D) Cost
Ans : (C)

10. The main reason for the high growth of money supply in India since 1970 has been the rise in–
(A) Foreign lending
(B) Foreign borrowing
(C) RBI credit to the government
(D) Bank credit to the private sector
Ans : (D)

11. Who was the first Muslim to be elected as President of the Indian National Congress?
(A) Syed Ahmad Khan (B) Agha Khan
(C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah (D) Badruddin Tyabji
Ans : (D)

12. Which of the following was not known to the Rigvedic period ?
(A) Joint family system (B) Agriculture
(C) Marriage system (D) Varna system
Ans : (D)

13. The first Muslim king who invaded South India was–
(A) Balban (B) Muhammad bin Tughlaq
(C) Babur (D) Alauddin Khilji
Ans : (D)

14. The Great Bath was located in–
(A) Harappa (B) Mohenjodaro
(C) Lothal (D) Kalibangan
Ans : (B)

15. The Mughal judicial system was based on–
(A) Persian law (B) Hebrew law
(C) Islamic law (D) Indian law
Ans : (C)

16. Hurricanes are generally–
(A) active over the land (B) travelling in families
(C) dust storms (D) active over the sea
Ans : (D)

17. Orinoco oil belt is in–
(A) Dubai (B) Saudi Arabia
(C) Venezuela D) Brazil 
Ans : (C)

18. The highest peak in Africa is–
(A) Aconcagua (B) Kilimanjaro
(C) McKinley (D) Mount Elbrus
Ans : (B)

19. A layer of the Earth made up of mixed metals and silicates is called–
(A) Sial (B) Sima
(C) Mantle (D) Nife
Ans : (A)

20. The exhaustion of soil fertility is the result of–
(A) Cover cropping (B) Multiple cropping
(C) Rotation cropping (D) Over cropping
Ans : (D)

21. What type of fruit is pineapple?
(A) Siliqua (B) Sorosis
(C) Syconus (D) Samara
Ans : (C)

22. Strobilus is a structure associated with–
(A) Pea (B) Potato
(C) Pinus (D) Palm
Ans : (C)

23. Signet-ring is seen in the life cycle of–
(A) Mosquito (B) Plasmodium
(C) Entamoeba (D) Giardia
Ans : (B)

24. The number of occipital condyles in man is–
(A) One(B) Two
(C) Three (D) Four
Ans : (B)

25. Migratory larvae of Ascaris produce symptoms of pneumonia. This is known as–
(A) Down’s syndrome (B) Klinefelter’s syndrome
(C) Turner’s syndrome (D) Loeffler’s syndrome
Ans : (D)

26. Which one of the following animals is an osmoconformer ?
(A) Hagfish (B) Seal
(C) Whale (D) Rohu
Ans : (A)

27. Which one of the following is the source of Solar energy ?
(A) Nuclear fission
(B) Nuclear fusion
(C) Artificial radioactivity
(D) X-ray emission
Ans : (B)

28. Who, for the first time, successfully determined the charge of an electron ?
(A) Thomspon (B) Millikan
(C) Rutherford (D) Coulomb
Ans : (B)

29. The ‘solder’ used for connecting electronic circuits consists of–
(A) Lead and Tin (B) Tin and Iron
(C) Copper and Lead (D) Lead and Aluminium
Ans : (A)

30. What type of molecular motion is responsible for heat conduction?
(A) Translational (B) Vibrational
(C) Rotational (D) Spin
Ans : (B)

31. Pick the odd one out–
(A) Compiler (B) Interpreter
(C) Assembler (D) Word Processor
Ans : (D)

32. MS-Office is an example of–
(A) an operation system (B) a telecommunication software
(C) a programming language (D) a productivity software
Ans : (C)

33. In India, the day 5th September is celebrated as Teacher’s Day to honour the birthday of–
(A) Rabindra Nath Tagore (B) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
(C) Dr. Rajendra Prasad (D) Mrs. Indira Gandhi
Ans : (B)

34. Which among the following polluting agents is responsible for creating a hole in the ozone layer?
(A) CO (B) CFC
(C) SO₂ (D) CH₄
Ans : (B)

35. Injection of weakened microbes to confer resistance to a disease is known as–
(A) Transfusion (B) Vaccination
(C) Inoculation (D) Intimation
Ans : (B)

36. Who, among the following, is the author of ‘Das-Kapital’ ?
(A) Rousseau (B) Karl Marx
(C) Chanakya (D) Montesquieu
Ans : (B)

37. When and where will the next Olympics be held?
(A) Beijing, 2014 (B) Shanghai,2012
(C) Rie-de-janeiro, 2016 (D) Taiwan, 2013
Ans : (C)

38. A Persian form of singing a poem is called–
(A) Ghazal (B) Qawali
(C) Thumri (D) Bhajan
Ans : (A)

39. Green-house effect causes–
(A) increase of temperature (B) increase of moisture in air
(C) decrease of temperature (D) decrease of moisture in air
Ans : (A)

40. The advantage of rain-water harvesting is that it–
(A) helps in reducing floods
(B) increases the ground water level
(C) causes more rains
(D) reduces floods and replenishes ground water
Ans : (A)

41. Volvo, the car manufacturing company, introduced–
(A) Alarm (B) Fog light
(C) Seat belts (D) Rear view mirrors
Ans : (B)

42. The Dark Continent is–
(A) Asia (B) Australia
(C) Africa (D) Europe
Ans : (C)

43. The major constituent of air is–
(A) Nitrogen (B) Carbon dioxide
(C) Oxygen (D) Hydrogen
Ans : (A)

44. The souring of milk to curd is an example of–
(A) Saponification (B) Putrefaction
(C) Fermentation (D) Esterfication
Ans : (C)

45. Which one of the following compounds is formed when formaldehyde is treated with Grignard reagent?
(A) Primary alcohol (B) Secondary alcohol
(C) Tertiary alcohol (D) Dihydric alcohol
Ans : (A)

46. Fly ash is–
(A) CO2 (B) Organic particular matter
(C) Small ash particles (D) NOx
Ans : (C)

47. Addition of chlorine to raw water before treatment is known as–
(A) Plain chlorination (B) Post-chlorination
(C) Pre-chlorination (D) Super-chlorination
Ans : (C)

48. Which of the following is not a water treatment technique?
(A) Reverse osmosis (B) Ion exchange
(C) Electro-dialysis (D) Electrostatic precipitation
Ans : (D)

49. Which one of the following is a major indoor air pollutant in India?
(A) Ozone (B) Peroxy Acetyl Nitrite (PAN)
(C) Carbon monoxide (D) Sulphur dioxide
Ans : (C)

50. Multi Drug Therapy is for the infection of–
(A) Leprosy (B) AIDS
(C) Cholera (D) Hepatitis
Ans : (B)

SSC Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam Syllabus

Paper-I 

Questions on ‘General Intelligence and Reasoning’ will be non-verbal considering the functions attached to the post. Questions on Numerical Aptitude and General English will be simple, of a level that an average matriculate will be in a position to answer comfortably. Questions on General Awareness will be also of similar standard.

General Intelligence: It would include questions of non-verbal type. The test will include questions on similarities and differences, space visualization, problem solving, analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, figure classification, arithmetical number series, non-verbal series etc. The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate’s abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationship, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.

English Language : Candidates' understanding of the Basics of English Language, its vocabulary, grammar, sentence structure, synonyms, antonyms and its correct usage, etc. his/her writing ability would be tested.

Numerical Aptitude: This paper will include questions on problems relating to Number Systems, Computation of Whole Numbers, Decimals and Fractions and relationship between Numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit and Loss, Discount, use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, Ratio and Time, Time and Work, etc.

General Awareness: Questions will be designed to test the ability of the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society. Questions will also be designed to test knowledge of current events and of such matters of everyday observation and experience in their scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person. The test will also include questions relating to India and its neighbouring countries especially pertaining to Sports, History, Culture, Geography, Economic scene, General Polity including Indian Constitution, and Scientific Research etc. These questions will be such that they do not require a special study of any discipline.

Paper-II: 

The Paper will be set in English and Hindi to test basic language skills commensurate with the educational qualification prescribed for the post. Candidates will be required to write one short essay/letter in English and Hindi each. Candidates can opt to write the essay/letter in any Indian language listed in 8th Schedule of the Constitution in lieu of Hindi.

Senior Technical Assistant jobs in Staff Selection Commission

Educational Requirements: Degree in Science/Engineering with Associateship in Sugar Technology awarded by National Sugar Institute, Kanpur

Qualifications: Post Graduate Diploma in Sugar Technology from a recognized University/Institution or equivalent.

Experience Requirements: Practical Experience in a sugar factory as a manufacturing chemist or Research/Practical experience in a research institution of a Government organization.

Age Limit: 30 Years

Pay Scale: Rs. 9300-34800 with G.P. 4200/-

How to ApplyApplications must be submitted in the format published in the Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dated .2013. The application form is available on the Regional Office website www.ssc-cr.org The applications should be submitted to the Regional Director as per the address given in the notice. The application, complete in all respects, should reach the Regional Director (As per address given below) by 06.12.2013. In the case of candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura, Nagaland, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and for candidates residing abroad their closing date for receipt of application would be 13.12 .2013. Application shall be rejected if received late and/or not complete in all respects as provided in the rules.

Last Date: 06th December 2013

For more Details, please visit: http://www.ssc-cr.org/noticeboard/ADVERTISEMENT%20NO.%20CR-32013.pdf

SSC MMulti Tasking Staff 2014 Notification

SSC Multi Tasking Staff Notification & Application Form 2014: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) is going to invite online application for the recruitment of Multi Tasking Staff (MTS).interested and eligible candidates may apply online before 6th December 2013.every year more then lacks of candidates appeared in SSC examination now candidates apply for this post.candidates can apply for this post through official website from 9th November 2013 to 6th December 2013. 

Name of Examination: Multi Tasking Staff

Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 18 to 25 years as on date 01-01-2014

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have done 10th class from any recognized board

Application Fee: Unreserved candidates need to pay Rs. 10/- and reserved candidates not need to any fee

Pay Scale: Rs.5200-20,200 + GP Rs. 1800/-

SSC MTS Notification Date: 9th November 2013

Last Date for submission of online application: 6th December 2013

SSC MTS 2014 Examination Date: 16th February and 23rd February 2014

SSC MTS 2013 Admit Card: 1st week of February

How to Apply Online: Candidates go to official website that is ssc.nic.in and clickon SSC MTS Apply Online 2014 and fill their application fee and uploaded their signature and photograph now payment their application fee after the payment candidates take a print out of it for further uses in future.

Official website: http://www.ssc.nic.in/

Apply Online: http://ssc-cr.org/

Staff Selection Commission (Western Region) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

1. Milk Recorder: 01 Post
Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent. Preference shall be given to candidates having good handwriting.

2. Storekeeper Grade-III: 03 Posts
Qualification: Secondary School Certificate or equivalent.

3. Technician Group C: 03 Posts
Qualification: B.Sc. (Biology/ Microbiology).

4. Scientific Assistant-I: 15 Posts
Qualification: B.Sc. (Agricultural).

5. Junior Chemist: 07 Posts
Qualifications: i). Masters degree in Chemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Oil Technology or Food Technology. Or ii). Bachelor of Science degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects or Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry or equivalent and with two years experience in analytical work.

6. Jr. Technical Assistant: 01 Post
Qualification: Certificate in Forest Rangers course from any recognised institute/ Graduate in Science/ Computer Science.

7. Botanical Assistant: 03 Posts
Qualifications: i). M.Sc. degree in Botany Or first class B.Sc. (Hons.) with Botany Or second class B.Sc. with Botany with 3 years experience. ii). Aptitude for Systematic Botany as evidenced by having taken special papers in the subject having research or field experience.

8. Jr. Fishing Gear Technologist: 01 Post
Qualifications: i). Master of Fisheries Science or Master of Science in Zoology or Marine Biology or Industrial Fisheries. ii). Two years experience in supervision of making, mending, etc of different types of fishing gears in a Government Department or undertaking or in a recognised private company or firm or institute.

9. Assistant Epigraphist (Arabic and Persian Inscriptions): 03 Posts
Qualifications: i). Masters degree in Persian or Arabic with Medieval Indian History as a subjects at the Bachelors degree level or equivalent. Or ii). Masters degree in History with Medieval Indian History as a subjects and Arabic or Persian as one of the subjects at the Bachelor degree level or equivalent.

10. Draughtsman Grade-I: 03 Posts
Qualifications: i). Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent. ii). Three years Diploma in Electrical/ Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.

11. Film Division: 03 Posts
Qualifications: i). Higher Secondary or equivalent. ii). Six years experience in editing of films. Or i). Degree/ Diploma in Film Editing or equivalent qualification and ii). Two years experience in editing of films (including apprenticeship period, if any).

12. Sr. Technical Assistant (Hydrogeology): 01 Post
Qualifications: Master degree in Geology or Hydrogeology or Applied Geology or equivalent.

13. Information Assistant: 01 Post
Qualifications: i). Degree. ii). Knowledge of Computer Application supported by diploma or degree in Computer Application from a Govt. Institute or Institute recognised by the Govt. iii). General knowledge of and familiarity with places of tourist interest in India. iv). Knowledge of various phases of Indian History and architecture, ancient and modern.

14. Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): 01 Post
Qualifications: i). Masters degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science or equivalent. ii). Two years experience in Ground Water Analysis and Ground Water Chemistry.

Examination Fee: Rs.50/-. All female applicants, SC, ST, physically handicapped and ex-servicemen applicants are exempted from paying examination fees subject to fulfillment of conditions stated at Para-12 of this Notice.

How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Office of the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (WR), 1st Floor, Pratishtha Bhavan, 101, MK Road, Mumbai-400020.

Last Date: 20/12/2013

For more details, please visit: http://www.sscnwr.org/notice_down_file/wr1-2013eng.pdf

SSC CENTRAL REGION RECRUITMENT OF VARIOUS POSTS

Application in the prescribed format are invited  for the following posts in various Central Government Departments / Organisations :

1. Senior Technical Assistant (Hydrogeology) : 01 post in Central Ground Water Board, Faridabad : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 grade pay Rs. 4600/-
2. Senior Technical Assistant (Geology) : 01 post in M/o Culture, O/o National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow 
3. Senior Technical Assistant (Physics) : 01 post in M/o Culture, O/o National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow 
4. Senior Technical Assistant (Monuments and Wall Paintings) : 01 post in M/o Culture, O/o National Research Laboratory for Conservation of Cultural Property, Lucknow 
5. Laboratory Attendant : 01 post in M/o Agriculture, O/o The National Seed Research & Training Centre, Varanasi
6. Horticulture Assistant : 01 post in O/o Directorate General Archaeological Survey of India, Horticulture Grade, Agra 
7. Senior Technical Assistant (Sugar Technology) : 01 post in National Sugar Institute, Kanpur (UP)

How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format should be send by Speed Post only on or before 06/12/2013 toRegional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23, Lowther Road, Allahabad - 211002.

For further details and application form, please visit http://www.ssc-cr.org/index.php

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