SSC Combined Graduate Level (Tier-I) Exam. 2013 Solved Paper

General Awareness 

 (Held on 21-4-2013)

1. Which one of the following is responsible for the working of Newton's colour disc experiment ?
(A) Formation of pure spectra (B) Formation of impure spectra
(C) Persistence of vision (D) Principle of complementary colour
Ans : (C)

2. The dimension MLT^-2 corresponds to–
(A) force (B) work done
(C) acceleration (D) velocity
Ans : (A)

3. Who is the founder of quantum theory of radiation ?
(A) Einstein (B) Bohr
(C) Plank (D) S. N. Bose
Ans : (C)

4. Fiber optics cable used in communication, works on the principle of–
(A) regular reflection of light (B) diffuse reflection of light
(C) reflection of light (D) total internal reflection of light
Ans : (D)

5. Which was the first electronic computer constructed at the Moore School of Engineering ?
(A) EOVAC (B) ONIVAC
(C) ENIAC (D) EDSAC
Ans : (C)

6. Which among the following standard protocols is the most widely used by the Internet?
(A) HTTP (B) TCP/IP
(C) SMTP (D) SLIP
Ans : (A)

7. The outer skin most of the crustaceans are made up of a carbohydrate. This carbohydrate is–
(A) cellulose (B) galactose
(C) chitin (D) starch
Ans : (C)

8. Rutherford's scattering experiment proved the presence of–
(A) atoms in all matter (B) electrons in atoms
(C) neutrons in atoms (D) nucleus in atoms
Ans : (D)

9. When a metal is heated in a flame, the electrons absorb energy and jump to higher energy state. On coming back to the lower energy state, they emit light, which we can observe in–
(A) Raman spectra (B) Absorption spectra
(C) Emission spectra (D) Fluorescence
Ans : (C)

10. Blood pressure may be increased by the excessive secretion of–
(A) Thyroxine (B) Testosterone
(C) Estradiol (D) Estrol
Ans : (B)

11. The concept of 'Green House Gases' was postulated by–
(A) Joseph Furier (B) Abdul Kalam
(C) M. S. Swaminathan (D) Richael Carlson
Ans : (A)

12. 'Bhopal gas tragedy' 1984 is related to–
(A) Aluminium Phosphide (B) Methyl bromide
(C) Methyl isocyanate (D) Carbon dioxide
Ans : (C)

13. The Particulate Matter (PM-10) exhaled from the polluted atmosphere is often filtered out during the process of–
(A) Coughing (B) Sneezing
(C) A and B (D) Urination
Ans : (C)

14. Sarus crane is the state bird of–
(A) Rajasthan (B) Uttar Pradesh
(C) Madhya Pradesh (D) West Bengal
Ans : (B)

15. The Tongario volcano erupted on November 21, 2012 is in–
(A) Australia (B) Indonesia
(C) Papua New Guinea (D) New Zealand
Ans : (D)

16. The Daocheng Yading Airport is located in–
(A) Thailand (B) Philippines
(C) China (D) Tibet
Ans : (C)

17. BCCI named the "Indian Cricketer of the year 2011-12" to honour–
(A) Sunil Gavaskar (B) VVS Laxman
(C) Virat Kohli (D) Yuva Raj
Ans : (C)

18. 'Martyr's Day' is marked on–
(A) January 1 (B) January 15
(C) January 30 (D) January 9
Ans : (C)

19. Who won the World Carrom Championship 2012 ?
(A) Rashmi Kumari (B) Mirabai Chanu
(C) Nishantha Fernando (D) Nuthaki Priyanka
Ans : (A)

20. The animal who can consume more salt among the following is–
(A) Sheep (B) Camel
(C) Donkey (D) Dog
Ans : (A)

21. Which of the following is only domestic Airport ?
(A) Dabolin Airport Goa (B) Srinagar Airport
(C) Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (D) None of the above
Ans : (D)

22. Tick the correct option with regards to the contribution towards GDP (Gross Domestic Product) from Agriculture–
(A) During 1950-51 (GDP 51.88%) and 2011-12 (GDP 14.01%)
(B) During 1950-51 (GDP 11.00%) and 2011-12 (GDP 25%)
(C) During 1990-91 (GDP 29.53%) and 2011-12 (GDP 66.77%)
(D) During 1980-81 (GDP 35.69%) and 2011-12 (GDP 20.69%)
Ans : (A)

23. Second India-Africa Forum summit-2011 was held in–
(A) Eretrea (B) Ethiopia
(C) Sudan (D) Nigeria
 Ans : (B)

24. Where did Aurangzeb die ?
(A) Pune (B) Aurangabad
(C) Ahmad Nagar (D) Mumbai
Ans : (C)

25. The principle of maximum social advantage is the basic principle of–
(A) Micro Economics (B) Macro Economics
(C) Fiscal Economics (D) Environmental Economics
Ans : (C)

Staff Selection Commission Allahabad Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Scientific Assistant-I: 02 Posts Qualification: B.Sc. (Agriculture).  Junior Hindi Translator: 01 Post Qualifications: Masters degree of a recognised university in Hindi / English with English / Hindi as main Subject at degree level. Or Masters degree of a recognised university in any subject with Hindi as the medium of instruction and English as a compulsory subject at degree level. Or Bachelors degree with Hindi & English as main subjects or either of the two as medium of examination and the other as a main subject plus recognised Diploma / Certificate course in Translation from Hindi to English and vice-versa or two years experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice-versa in Central or State Government Offices including Government of India undertakings.  Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics): 01 Post Qualifications: Masters degree in Geophysics or Applied Geophysics from a recognised university.  Junior Cartographic Assistant: 01 Post Qualification: Master degree in Geography from a recognised university.  Scientific Assistant: 01 Post Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Science in Physics, Chemistry & Math / Botany, Zoology & Chemistry from a recognised university or Diploma in Textile Engineering / Textile Technology / Textile Chemistry / Leather Technology / Footwear Technology / Mechanical Engineering / Rubber Technology from a recognised university or equivalent and Two years experience in fields of Quality Assurance of Textile / Leather / Footwear / Rubber / Clothing / Timber / Metal Products etc.  Junior Technical Assistants: 05 Posts Qualifications: Degree in Commerce or Economics or Degree in Law from a recognised university.  Junior Zoological Assistants: 01 Post Qualification: Bachelors degree in Science with Zoology of a recognised university.  Handicrafts Promotion Officer: 08 Posts Qualification: Masters degree in any subject from a recognised university or equivalent.  Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): 01 Post Qualifications: Masters degree in Chemistry, Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised university or equivalent. Fee: Rs. 50/-. No fee for SCs, STs, Female candidates, Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Regional Director (CR), Staff Selection Commission, 21-23 Lowther Road, Allahabad-211002 through Speed Post only. Last Date: 14/07/2013 For more details Click here

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SSC JUNIOR ENGINEERS PAPER 2013

SSC NER Recruitment of Zoological Assistant and Scientific Assistant

Staff Selection Commission North Eastern Region (SSC NER) invited application for the recruitment of 02 Zoological Assistant (General Central Service Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial & Non-Technical) in Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India and 03 Scientific Assistant-I (General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Ministry of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture & Cooperation, Govt. of India. Eligible candidates can send their applications on or before 24 June 2013.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 24 June 2013

Vacancy Details: 
Names of the Posts: 
1. Zoological Assistant: 02 Posts
2. Scientific Assistant-I: 03 Posts

Total No. of Posts: 05

Age Limit:

• Candidates age should be between 18-25 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should possess Second Class B.Sc.(Hons.) in Zoology or B.Sc. with Zoology with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate for Post No.1
• Bachelors of Science (Agriculture) for Post No.2

Pay Scale:

• (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- for Post No.1
• (PB-1) Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2800/- for Post No.2.

Application Fee:

• Candidates have to pay the fee of Rs.50/- in the shape of CRFS pasted at the top of the application in the space provided which must be got cancelled from the counter clerk of any post office.
• Women candidates /Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ PH candidates are exempted from the fees.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on the performance in screening test/ proficiency test/ interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can send their applications in the prescribed format available on the website http://ssc.nic.in along with one recent passport size photograph affixed and one additionally duly attested photograph to be enclosed, attested copies of all relevant certificates/ mark sheets, caste certificates (if applicable) by super scribing the post applied for on the top of the envelope, to the address given below:

Regional Director,

Staff Selection Commission (NER),

Housefed Complex, Last Gate,

Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur,

Guwahati-781006 (Assam)

Detailed Advertisement

SSC Chennai Recruitment for Various Posts

Staff Selection Commission (Southern Region) Chennai invited applications for recruitment to Group 'B' and Group ‘C’ posts in various Offices. Eligible and interested candidates may apply through prescribed format and should send the duly filled application forms to the SSC, Chennai office till 01 July 2013.

Important Dates

Last Date for Receipt of applications: 01 July 2013 & 08 July 2013 (for residents of Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahaul & Spiti District and Pangi Sub-Division of Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep and those residing abroad)

Vacancy Details

CATEGORY NO. SR – 01

Name of the Post: Scientific Assistant – 1 in Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage (Group C)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1, OBC – 1 & SC – 1

Pay Scale: PB-1 of Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs.2800

Age Limit: 18-25 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: B. Sc. In Agriculture

 CATEGORY NO. SR – 02

Name of the Post: Photographer Grade – III in Zoological Survey of India, Chennai (Group C)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1

Pay Scale: PB-1 of Rs.5200-20200 with Grade Pay of Rs.2400

Age Limit: 18-25 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: Matriculation or equivalent with the knowledge of practical experience in photography and photomicrography, developing, printing, enlarging, copying and preparation of lantern slides.

CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 01

Name of the Post: Senior Scientific Assistant (Explosives) in Directorate of Forensic Sceince Services (Group B)

No. of Vacancy: OBC – 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry/Forensic Science

 CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 02

Name of the Post: Post Graduate Teacher (Chemistry) in Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu(Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: Master’s Degree in Chemistry and Degree or Diploma in Teaching or Education

 CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 03

Name of the Post: Trained Graduate Teacher (Tamil) in Cordite Factory, Aruvankadu(Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: Graduate or Degree in Tamil and Degree or Post Graduate or Diploma in Teaching or Education.

 CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 04

Name of the Post: Assistant Field Officer in Soil and Land Use Survey of India, Department of Agriculture and Co-operation (Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 8, OBC – 3 & SC – 2 and one seat is reserved for HH

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification: M. Sc. Degree in Soil Science, Agriculture Chemistry or Agriculture with specialization in Soil Science.

CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 05

Name of the Post: Library & Information Assistant in Zoological Survey of India, Chennai (Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: 18-25 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification:  Bachelor’s Degree in Arts/Science/Commerce and Library Science

CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 06

Name of the Post: Zoological Assistant in Marine Biology Regional Centre in Zoological Survey of India, Chennai Name of the Post: Library & Information Assistant in Zoological Survey of India, Chennai (Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1, ST - 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: 18-25 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification:  Second Class B.Sc. (Hons.) or B. Sc. with Zoology with not less than 55% marks in aggregate.

CATEGORY NO. SR – B- 07

Name of the Post:  Senior Radio Technician in Directorate of Lighthouse and Lightship, Chennai (Group B)

No. of Vacancy: UR – 1

Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs.4200

Age Limit: Not exceeding 30 years

(Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.)

Educational Qualification:  Degree in Electronics or Electrical Communication Engineering, or Diploma in Electronics/Electrical Communication or Radio Engineering along with 3 years experience in installation/maintenance of Electrical/Wireless Equipments.

Selection Procedure

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the written proficiendy test and Interview / Skill test.

Application Fees

Candidates have to pay a non-refundable application fees of Rs.50/- (Rupees Fifty Only) in the form of Central Recruitment Fee Stamps which are available in all the Post Offices.

(All Female candidates, SC / ST / PH candidates, and Ex-Servicemen are exempted from payment of fees.)

How to Apply

Eligible and interested candidates are required to send their duly filled in applications in the prescribed format along with the copies of all the required documents / certificates at the following address on or before the closing date, i.e. 01 July 2013:

“The Regional Director (SR)

Staff Selection Commission

2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building

College Road, Chennai – 600217”

Imp: Applicant should clearly super-scribe “Name of the Post, Advertisement No. & Category No., on the envelop.

NOTE

• One envelope should contain only one application
• Candidate should send only one application for a particular post.
• If a candidate is applying for more than one category / post, separate application should be submitted along with separate fees for each.
• Serving Defense Personnel who are likely to be released within one year of the closing date can also apply.

Detailed Advertisement

SSC NER Recruitment of Zoological Assistant and Scientific Assistant

Staff Selection Commission North Eastern Region (SSC NER) invited application for the recruitment of 02 Zoological Assistant (General Central Service Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial & Non-Technical) in Zoological Survey of India, Ministry of Environment & Forests, Govt. of India and 03 Scientific Assistant-I (General Central Service Group ‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine & Storage, Faridabad, Ministry of Agriculture, Deptt. of Agriculture & Cooperation, Govt. of India. Eligible candidates can send their applications on or before 24 June 2013.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Applications: 24 June 2013

Vacancy Details: 
Names of the Posts: 
1. Zoological Assistant: 02 Posts
2. Scientific Assistant-I: 03 Posts

Total No. of Posts: 05

Age Limit:

• Candidates age should be between 18-25 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per the rules.

Educational Qualification:

• Candidates should possess Second Class B.Sc.(Hons.) in Zoology or B.Sc. with Zoology with not less than 55% of marks in aggregate for Post No.1
• Bachelors of Science (Agriculture) for Post No.2

Pay Scale:

• (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/- for Post No.1
• (PB-1) Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2800/- for Post No.2.

Application Fee:

• Candidates have to pay the fee of Rs.50/- in the shape of CRFS pasted at the top of the application in the space provided which must be got cancelled from the counter clerk of any post office.
• Women candidates /Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Tribes/ PH candidates are exempted from the fees.

Selection Process:

Candidates will be selected based on the performance in screening test/ proficiency test/ interview.

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can send their applications in the prescribed format available on the website http://ssc.nic.in along with one recent passport size photograph affixed and one additionally duly attested photograph to be enclosed, attested copies of all relevant certificates/ mark sheets, caste certificates (if applicable) by super scribing the post applied for on the top of the envelope, to the address given below:

Regional Director,

Staff Selection Commission (NER),

Housefed Complex, Last Gate,

Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur,

Guwahati-781006 (Assam)

For Detailed Advertisement Click Here

Staff Selection Commission NER Recruitment

Staff Selection Commission (NER) invited applications for recruitment of Sr. Scientific Asst & Sr. Preservation Asst vacancies.

Detail of Vacancies

1. Name of the post: Sr. Scientific Asst (Physics)
No. of post- 01
Age limit: 30 Years
Pay Scale: PB-2: Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
Educational Qualification: Masters Degree in Physics/Biophysics/Forensic Science with Physics as one of the subjects at B.Sc. level from a recognized University or equivalent.          

2. Name of the post: Sr. Preservation Asst
No. of post- 01
Age limit: 27 Years
Pay Scale: PB-1: Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.2800/-

Educational Qualification:

• B.Sc. with Botany from a recognised University.
• Two years’ experience in collection and preservation of plant specimens in Government Departments, Autonomous Organisations and recognised Universities.
Desirable Qualification: Knowledge in systematic botany, knowledge of field collections or herbarium methodology or arranging botanical exhibits of a museum and ability to read and write in Hindi.

Application Fee

• CRFS of Rs.50/-(Rupees fifty) only.
• No fee for Women candidate/Schedule Castes/Schedule Tribes/PH.

Selection Process

Candidates fulfilling the minimum prescribed qualifications will be shortlisted on the basis of their educational qualifications, academic records, and percentage of marks etc. or through a screening test at the discretion of the Commission. Candidates, thus, selected may be required to undergo a written proficiency test wherever applicable/required or considered necessary by the Commission at its discretion. The Commission holds discretion to fix different qualifying standard for different categories in the proficiency test wherever applicable. Candidates qualified on the basis of merit of proficiency test if any held, would be required to appear at the interview. Final select list would be prepared in order of merit as disclosed by the aggregate marks(marks of Proficiency Test wherever applicable and interview) finally awarded to each candidate taking into account the number of vacancies advertised and in that order so many candidates as are found suitable by the Commission would be recommended.

How to Apply

Candidates may send their application in prescribed format available on the website ‘http://ssc.nic.in’.

Important Dates:

Last date of Application: 22 April 2013

Staff Selection Commission, Karnataka Recruitment

Staff Selection Commission, Karnataka  invited for the following posts:

1. Junior Technical Assistant: 01 Posts Qualification: Certificate in Forest Rangers Course from any recognised Institute/Graduate in Science/Computer Science. 2. Draughtsman Grade-I: 08 Posts Qualifications: i). Higher Secondary (10+2) of a recognised University/Board/Institution or equivalent. ii). Three years Diploma in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering from a recognised University/Institution or equivalent. 3. Laboratory Assistant: 01 Posts Qualification: Intermediate Science with one year’s experience OR High School Science with 3 years experience in Microbiology or Chemistry laboratory of repute. 4. Fieldmssan: 01 Posts Qualification: Matriculation or its equivalent examination passed. Fee: Rs. 50/- No fee for Woman candidates, PH, SC, ST and Ex-Serviceman. How to Apply: The complete application in the prescribe format along with all relevant documents should reach the Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, 'E' Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560 034. Last Date: 26/04/2013 For more details Click here

Staff Selection Commission Various jobs Recruitment

The Staff Selection Commission will hold a Combined All India Open Examination for recruitment to the following posts under Ministry of Defence:

1. Junior Hindi Translators Qualification: i) Master Degree of a recognised University or equivalent in English/Hindi with Hindi/English as a compulsory or elective at degree level; ii) Candidates must ensure that they have studied English and Hindi as main subjects and not as a paper in all three years of BA Pass course. 2. Hindi Pradhyapak: Qualification: (i) Master’s degree in Hindi with English as one of the subjects at degree level either as compulsory or optional or as a language paper from a recognised university or equivalent (ii) Bachelor’s degree in Education from a recognised university, institute & equivalent (iii) Two years experience of Teaching Hindi at Senior Secondary Level. 3. Senior/Junior Translators: Qualification: i) Master’s degree from a recognised university in Hindi with English as a compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at the degree level; or Master’s degree from a recognised university in English with Hindi as compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level; or Master’s degree of a recognised university in any subject other than Hindi or English, with Hindi or English medium and English or Hindi as a compulsory or elective subject or as medium of examination at degree level ; or ii) Recognised Diploma or certificate course in translation from Hindi to English and vice versa or two years’ experience of translation work from Hindi to English and vice versa in Central or State Govt. Offices, including Govt. of India undertakings Fee: Rs. 100/-. The candidates should pay the fee by means of "Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS)"only. CRFS are available at the counter of all Departmental Post Offices of the country Scheme of Examination: The examination will consist of two parts: • Paper-I: Written examination carrying 400 marks • Paper- II: Personality Test (Interview) carrying 100marks How to Apply: The complete application in the prescribe format along with all relevant document should reach the following address as mention in the notification Important Dates: • Last date for receiving of application form 19/04/2013 • Date of written Examination 02/06/2013 For more details Click here