Staff Selection Commission (NWR) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.

Sr. Library & Information Assistant: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Degree of a recognised University or equivalent. ii). Bachelors Degree or equivalent diploma in Lib. Science of a recognised University/ Institute or equivalent. iii). Professional experience in a Library of Standing or ‘Certificate in computer applications from a recognised Institute. Sr. Technical Assistant (Hydrometeorology): 01 Post Qualification: Postgraduate Degree in Meteorology/ Physics/ Applied Physics/ Geophysics/ Mathematics/ Statistics. Sr. Technical Assistant (Geophysics): 03 Posts Qualification: Masters Degree in Geophysics or Applied Geophysics from a recognised University. Sr. Technical Assistant (Chemical): 02 Posts Qualification: Masters Degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised University. Investigator Gr.-II: 40 Posts Qualifications: i). Bachelors Degree with Statistics or Mathematics or Economics or Commerce as one of the subjects from a recognised University. ii). Certificate/ Diploma Course in Computer Operation or Software from a recognised Institution. Fee: Rs. 50/-. No fee for Woman candidates, Physically Handicapped, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Ex-S. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Deputy Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9, Chandigarh-160017. Last Date: 15-Nov-2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.sscnwr.org/notice_down_file /revised%20sscnwr03.pdf

Staff Selection Commission Northern Region (SSCNR) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.

Speech Therapist: 03 Posts Qualifications: i). Passed 10+2 from recognised Central Board or State Board. ii). Diploma in Speech Therapy from recognised Institute. iii). Two years experience in dealing with speech defects in a Medical College or University or Clinic or, i). Bachelors Degree from a recognised University in Audiology and Speech language Pathology. ii). One year experience from recognised Institute in dealing with speech defects in a Medical College or University or Clinic. Research Assistant: 02 Posts Qualifications: i). Masters Degree in History from a recognised university or equivalent; and. ii). Two years research experience in the field of History. Evaluator: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Masters Degree in Hindi with English as a subject of study at Degree Level from a recognised University or equivalent; Or Masters Degree in Linguistics with Hindi with English as a subject of study at Degree Level from a recognised University or equivalent concerned at the degree level. ii). At least 2 years experience of teaching Hindi as a second language. Security Assistant: 01 Post Qualification: i). Graduate from a recognised University or equivalent; and ii). Experience of handling Security/Sanitary arrangements of big building. Senior Library and Information Assistant: 05 Posts Qualifications: i). Bachelors Degree from a recognised university; ii). Bachelors Degree in Library Science from a recognised university; and iii). Two years experience in a public or Institutional Library. Or Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognised institute. Security Supervisor: 02 Posts Qualifications: i). Bachelors Degree from a recognised University; and ii). Three years experience of supervising Security or Fire fighting work in Govt. or recognised Organizations. Zoo-Ranger: 02 Posts Qualifications: i). B.Sc. Degree in Zoology from a recognised University or equivalent; and ii). Two years experience in looking after wildlife in Zoos/ Sanctuaries. Youth Assistant Grade-II: 08 Posts Qualifications: i). Degree from a recognised University or equivalent; and ii). At least 02 years experience of organizing Programmes relating to Youth Work or Youth Welfare. Accounts Clerk: 01 Post Qualifications: Matriculation or equivalent; and Experience of not less than 3 years in Government accounts and payment work. Farm Assistant: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Pass in 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or Institute. ii). Certificate course or training in Agriculture from a recognised Institute; and iii). One years experience of work at an Agriculture Farm. Or B.Sc. in Agriculture. Reprographic Assistant: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board/ University /Institute; and ii). Diploma/ Certificate in Photography or Reprography from a recognised institute. Calligraphist (Jr.): 01 Post Qualifications: i). Matriculation or equivalent from a recognised Board. ii). Experience of calligraphy work preferably in a Newspaper; and iii). Ability to transcribe on stencil paper with a speed of at least 20 words per minutes. Junior Chemist: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Masters Degree in Chemistry or Dairy Chemistry or Oil Technology or Food Technology from a recognised University. ii). Bachelor of Science Degree with Chemistry as one of the subjects or Bachelor of Science (Hons.) in Chemistry from a recognised University or equivalent and with two years experience in analytical work. Sanitary Inspector: 01 Post Qualifications: i). Matriculation or equivalent qualification from a recognised university or Board. ii). should have passed Sanitary Inspector Course or possess equivalent qualifications from a recognised institution. Fee: Rs. 50/-. No fee for SC, ST, PH, Ex-Serviceman and Female candidates. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No.12, Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, New Delhi – 110504. Last Date: 31-Oct-2014 For more details, please visit: http://ssc.nic.in /notice/examnotice/Notice_Eng_3_of_B_C-II.pdf

Staff Selection Commission (North Eastern Region) Sr. Technical Assistant (Chemical) & JSA

Applications are invited for the following posts.

Sr. Technical Assistant (Chemical): 02 Posts Qualification: Masters degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised university. Jr. Scientific Assistant (JSA): 10 Posts Qualifications: i). Degree in Science with Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics/ Chemistry, Botany and Zoology. ii). Two years experience in Food Inspection/ Analysis. Fee: Rs.50/-. No fee for Woman candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST and Ex-S.  How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (NER), Housefed Complex, West End Building, Beltola Basistha Road, Dispur, Guwahati-781006. Last Date: 20-Oct-2014 For more details, please visit: http://ssc.nic.in /notice/examnotice/AdvtNER12014.pdf

SSC Stenographers (Grade 'C' and 'D') Examination 2014 Solved Paper (Exam Held on: 14-09-2014)

Staff Selection Commission (Northern Western Region) Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts.

Speech Therapist: 02 Posts Qualifications: i). Passed 10+2 from recognised Central Board or State Board. ii). Diploma in Speech Therapy from recognised institution iii). Two years experience in dealing with speech defects in Medical College or University or Clinic Or i). Bachelors degree from a recognised university in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology ii). One year experience from recognised institution in dealing with speech defects in a Medical college or university or clinic. Library & Information Assistant: 01 Post Qualifications: 1). i). Bachelors degree from a recognised university; and ii). Degree in Library Science from a recognised university. 2). Proficiency in the Kashmiri Language at the Matriculation or equivalent level from a recognised board. Fee: Rs. 50/-. No fee for SCs, STs, Female candidates, Physically Handicapped and Ex-Servicemen. Fees should be paid only by way of CRFS. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Deputy Regional Director (NWR), Staff Selection Commission, Block No. 3, Kendriya Sadan, Sector-9 Chandigarh-160017. Last Date: 27-Sept-2014 For more details, please visit: www.sscnwr.org /notice_down_file/Advt%20for%20speech%20therapist%20&%20LIA.pdf

Staff Selection Commission, Karnataka Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following posts.

Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): 04 Posts Qualification: Masters degree in Chemistry or Agricultural Chemistry or Soil Science from a recognised university. Technical Officer (S&R): 26 Posts Qualification: Masters degree in Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Bio-Chemistry from a recognised university. Or Masters degree in Agriculture with specialisation in Entomology/ Plant Pathology/ Bio-Chemistry from a recognised university. Or Masters degree in Zoology or Botany or Chemistry from a recognised university. Senior Technical Assistant (Crops): 05 Posts Qualification: i). B.Sc. degree in Agriculture from a recognised university. ii). Two years experience in Agricultural Planning/ Development/ Extension. Or B.Sc., degree in Agriculture followed by a Postgraduate degree in any branch of Agricultural Science of a recognised university. Technical Assistant: 01 Post Qualification: Graduate in Agriculture / Economics / Mathematics or Statistics with three years Experience of noting and drafting in Technical matters preferably relating to Cashew nut. Fee: Rs.50/- (Rupees fifty only). No fee for Woman candidates, Physically Handicapped, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Ex-S. How to Apply: The application, complete in all respects, should reach "The Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, ‘E’ Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560034." Last Date: 26-Sept-2014 For more details, please visit: http://sscsr.gov.in /SSC%20KKR%20ADVT%20NO%202%20OF%202014%20NOTICE%20AND%20APPLICATION%20FORM.pdf

Staff Selection Commission, Allahabad Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts in various offices under government of India falling within the jurisdiction of Staff Selection Commission (Central Region), Allahabad.

Draughtsman Grade-I: 02 Posts Scientific Assistant: 01 Post Junior Cartographic Assistant: 02 Posts Research Assistant: 01 Post Agriculture Field Man: 01 Post Stockman: 02 Posts Senior Technical Assistant (Geology): 03 Posts Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): 06 Posts Senior Scientific Assistant (Microbiological Research): 02 Posts Senior Scientific Assistant (Chemistry): 01 Post Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical): 02 Posts Speech Therapist: 01 Post Senior Technical Assistant (Hydrogeology): 03 Posts Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics): 02 Posts Accounts Clerk: 08 Posts Telephone Operator: 01 Post Sanitary Inspector: 01 Post Scientific Assistant: 01 Post Senior Research Assistant: 06 Posts Quarantine Inspector: 01 Post Junior Chemist: 01 Post Senior Technical Assistant (Chemical Fertilizers): 01 Post Senior Technical Assistant Gr. II (Seeds): 02 Posts Senior Technical Assistant Gr. II (Insecticide): 01 Post Economic Investigator Grade-II: 01 Post Fee: Rs.50/- No fee for Woman candidates, Physically Handicapped, SC, ST and ExS. 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. Last Date: 25-Sept-2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.ssc-cr.org /notice_detail.php?noticeID=380

GENERAL AWARENESS PRACTICE MCQs FOR SSC EXAMS

1. India attained ‘Dominion Status’ on—
(A) 15th January, 1947
(B) 15th August, 1947
(C) 15th August, 1950
(D) 15th October, 1947
Ans : (B)

2. Despotism is possible in a—
(A) One party state
(B) Two party state
(C) Multi party state
(D) Two and multi party state
Ans : (A)

3. Marx belonged to—
(A) Germany
(B) Holland
(C) France
(D) Britain
Ans : (A)

4. Which one of the following is the guardian of Fundamental Rights ?
(A) Legislature
(B) Executive
(C) Political parties
(D) Judiciary
Ans : (D)

5. Sarkaria Commission was concerned with—
(A) Administrative Reforms
(B) Electoral Reforms
(C) Financial Reforms
(D) Centre-State relations
Ans : (D)

6. The Speaker of the Lok Sabha has to address his/her letter of resignation to—
(A) Prime Minister of India
(B) President of India
(C) Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha
(D) Minister of Parliamentary Affairs
Ans : (C)

7. A want becomes a demand only when it is backed by the—
(A) Ability to purchase
(B) Necessity to buy
(C) Desire to buy
(D) Utility of the product
Ans : (D)

8. The terms ‘Micro Economics’ and ‘Macro Economics’ were coined by—
(A) Alfred Marshall
(B) Ragner Nurkse
(C) Ragner Frisch
(D) J.M. Keynes
Ans : (C)

9. During period of inflation, tax rates should—
(A) Increase
(B) Decrease
(C) Remain constant
(D) Fluctuate
Ans : (A)

10. Which is the biggest tax paying sector in India ?
(A) Agriculture sector
(B) Industrial sector
(C) Transport sector
(D) Banking sector
Ans : (D)

11. “Economics is what it ought to be.”—This statement refers to—
(A) Normative economics
(B) Positive economics
(C) Monetary economics
(D) Fiscal economics
Ans : (A)

12. The excess of price a person is to pay rather than forego the consumption of the commodity is called—
(A) Price
(B) Profit
(C) Producers’ surplus
(D) Consumers’ surplus
Ans : (C)

13. Silver halides are used in photographic plates because they are—
(A) Oxidised in air
(B) Soluble in hyposolution
(C) Reduced by light
(D) Totally colourless
Ans : (B)

14. Tetra Ethyl Lead (TEL) is—
(A) A catalyst in burning fossil fuel
(B) An antioxidant
(C) A reductant
(D) An antiknock compound
Ans : (D)

15. Curie point is the temperature at which—
(A) Matter becomes radioactive
(B) A metal loses magnetic properties
(C) A metal loses conductivity
(D) Transmutation of metal occurs
Ans : (D)

16. The isotope used for the production of atomic energy is—
(A) U-235
(B) U-238
(C) U-234
(D) U-236
Ans : (A)

17. The acceleration due to gravity at the equator—
(A) Is less than that at the poles
(B) Is greater than that at the poles
(C) Is equal to that at the poles
(D) Does not depend on the earth’s centripetal acceleration
Ans : (A)

18. Which of the following is not a nucleon ?
(A) Proton
(B) Neutron
(C) Electron
(D) Positron
Ans : (C)

19. The material used in the manufacture of lead pencil is—
(A) Graphite
(B) Lead
(C) Carbon
(D) Mica
Ans : (A)

20. Angle of friction and angle of repose are—
(A) Equal to each other
(B) Not equal to each other
(C) Proportional to each other
(D) None of the above
Ans : (A)

21. Processor’s speed of a computer is measured in—
(A) BPS
(B) MIPS
(C) Baud
(D) Hertz
Ans : (D)

22. ‘C’ language is a—
(A) Low level language
(B) High level language
(C) Machine level language
(D) Assembly level language
Ans : (B)

23. What happens to a person who receives the wrong type of blood ?
(A) All the arteries constrict
(B) All the arteries dialates
(C) The RBCs agglutinate
(D) The spleen and lymphnodes deteriorate
Ans : (C)

24. NIS stands for—
(A) National Infectious diseases Seminar
(B) National Irrigation Schedule
(C) National Immunisation Schedule
(D) National Information Sector
Ans : (C)

25. If all bullets could not be removed from gun shot injury of a man, it may cause poisoning by—
(A) Mercury
(B) Lead
(C) Iron
(D) Arsenic
Ans : (B)

26. Ringworm is a ……… disease.
(A) Bacterial
(B) Protozoan
(C) Viral
(D) Fungal
Ans : (D)

27. Pituitary gland is situated in—
(A) The base of the heart
(B) The base of the brain
(C) The neck
(D) The abdomen
Ans : (B)

28. Who discovered cement ?
(A) Agassit
(B) Albertus Magnus
(C) Joseph Aspdin
(D) Janseen
Ans : (C)

29. According to RBI’s Report on the trend and progress of banking, the Non-performing Assets (NPA’s) in India for 2008-09 for Indian Banks in 2008 have stood at—
(A) 2•3 per cent
(B) 2•6 per cent
(C) 3•5 per cent
(D) 5•2 per cent
Ans : (B)

30. Windows 7, the latest operating system from Microsoft Corporation has ……… Indian languages fonts.
(A) 14
(B) 26
(C) 37
(D) 49
Ans : (B)

31. TRIPS and TRIMS are the terms associated with—
(A) IMF
(B) WTO
(C) IBRD
(D) IDA
Ans : (B)

32. A Presidential Ordinance can remain in force—
(A) For three months
(B) For six months
(C) For nine months
(D) Indefinitely
Ans : (B)

33. Which of the following Indonesian regions was a victim of massive earthquake in 2004 ?
(A) Irian Jaya
(B) Sumatra
(C) Kalibangan
(D) Java
Ans : (B)

34. The first nonstop airconditioned ‘DURANTO’ train was flagged off between—
(A) Sealdah—New Delhi
(B) Mumbai—Howrah
(C) Bangalore—Howrah
(D) Chennai—New Delhi
Ans : (A)

35. Which among the following agencies released the report, Economic Outlook for 2009-10 ?
(A) Planning Commission
(B) PM’s Economic Advisory Council
(C) Finance Commission
(D) Reserve Bank of India
Ans : (B)

36. India and U.S. have decided to finalize agreements related to which of the following ?
(A) Trade and Investment
(B) Intellectual Property
(C) Traditional Knowledge
(D) All of the above
Ans : (D)

37. Which one of the following states does not form part of Narmada River basin ?
(A) Madhya Pradesh
(B) Rajasthan
(C) Gujarat
(D) Maharashtra
Ans : (B)

38. Which of the following countries has recently become the third largest market for Twitter ?
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Brazil
(D) Indonesia
Ans : (A)

39. The exchange of commodities between two countries is referred as—
(A) Balance of trade
(B) Bilateral trade
(C) Volume of trade
(D) Multilateral trade
Ans : (B)

40. Soil erosion on hill slopes can be checked by—
(A) Afforestation
(B) Terrace cultivation
(C) Strip cropping
(D) Contour ploughing
Ans : (A)

41. Who coined the word ‘Geography’ ?
(A) Ptolemy
(B) Eratosthenese
(C) Hecataus
(D) Herodatus
Ans : (B)

42. Which of the following is called the ‘ecological hot spot of India’ ?
(A) Western Ghats
(B) Eastern Ghats
(C) Western Himalayas
(D) Eastern Himalayas
Ans : (A)

43. The art and science of map making is called—
(A) Remote Sensing
(B) Cartography
(C) Photogrammetry
(D) Mapping
Ans : (B)

44. The age of the Earth can be determined by—
(A) Geological Time Scale
(B) Radio-Metric Dating
(C) Gravity method
(D) Fossilization method
Ans : (B)

45. The monk who influenced Ashoka to embrace Buddhism was—
(A) Vishnu Gupta
(B) Upa Gupta
(C) Brahma Gupta
(D) Brihadratha
Ans : (B)

46. The declaration that Democracy is a Government ‘of the people, by the people; for the people’ was made by—
(A) George Washington
(B) Winston Churchill
(C) Abraham Lincoln
(D) Theodore Roosevelt
Ans : (C)

47. The Lodi dynasty was founded by—
(A) Ibrahim Lodi
(B) Sikandar Lodi
(C) Bahlol Lodi
(D) Khizr Khan
Ans : (C)

48. Harshavardhana was defeated by—
(A) Prabhakaravardhana
(B) Pulakesin II
(C) Narasimhavarma Pallava
(D) Sasanka
Ans : (B)

49. Who among the following was an illiterate ?
(A) Jahangir
(B) Shah Jahan
(C) Akbar
(D) Aurangazeb
Ans : (C)

50. Which Governor General is associated with Doctrine of Lapse ?
(A) Lord Ripon
(B) Lord Dalhousie
(C) Lord Bentinck
(D) Lord Curzon
Ans : (B)

General Awareness Practice Questions

1. The common tree species in Nilgiri Hills is:
(A)Sal
(B)Pine
(C)Eucalyptus
(D)Teak
Answer: Eucalyptus.

2. Loktak is a ____?
(A)Valley
(B)Lake
(C)River
(D)Mountain Range
Answer: Lake, in Manipur .

3. Which city receives the highest cosmic radiation amongst the following.
(A)Chennai
(B)Mumbai
(C)Kolkata
(D)Delhi
Answer: New Delhi.

4. First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen was ?
(A)Rajiv Gandhi
(B)Inder Kumar Gujaral
(C)Mammohan Singh
(D)None of them
Answer: Manmohan Singh

5. Which of the following books has been written by Kishwar Desai?
(A)The Red Devil
(B)Witness the night
(C)Tonight this Savage Rite
(D)Earth and Ashes
Answer: Witness the Night.

6. Which of the following folk / tribal dances is associated with Karnataka?
(A)Yakshagana
(B)Jatra
(C)Veedhi
(D)Jhora
Answer: Yakshagana

7. Who of the following received the Sangeet Natak Academi’s Ustad Bismillah Khan Puraskar for 2009 in theatre?
(A)Omkar Shrikant Dadarkar
(B)Ragini chander sarkar
(C)Abanti Chakraborty and Sukracharjya Rabha
(D)K Nellai Maniknandan
Answer: Abanti Chakraborty and Sukracharjya Rabha

8. Which of the following country did not win any of the FIFA cup in 2002, 2006 and 2010?
(A)Brazil
(B)Argentina
(C)Spain
(D)South Africa
Answer: South Africa

9. Who invented vaccination for small pox?
(A)Sir Frederick Grant Banting
(B)Sir Alexander Fleming
(C)Edward Jenner
(D)Loius Pasteur
Answer: Edward Jenner

10. Who was the first Indian to become the member of British parliament?
(A)Bankim Chandra Chaterjee
(B)W C Banerjee
(C)Dadabhai Naoroji
(D)None of the above
Answer: Dadabhai Naoroji

11. The purchase of shares and bonds of Indian companies by Foreign Institutional Investors is called?
(A)FDI
(B)Portfolio Investment
(C)NRI Investment
(D)Foreign Indirect Investment
Answer: Investment in securities, funds, by FII is Foreign Indirect Investment

12. BT Seed is associated with which among the following?
(A)Rice
(B)Wheat
(C)Cotton
(D)Oil Seeds
Answer: Cotton

13. The headquarters of International Atomic Energy Agency is in ?
(A)Geneva
(B)Paris
(C)Vienna
(D)Washington
Answer: Vienna

14. In the Budget estimates of 2011-12, an allocation of Rs. 400 Crore has been made to bring in second green revolution in East in the rice based cropping system of ____?
(A)Assam and West Bengal
(B)Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar & Jharkhand
(C)Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar
(D)Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Bihar, Jharkhand , Eastern Uttar Pradesh and
Chhattisgarh
Answer: Assam, West Bengal, Orissa, Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Chattisgarh.

15. In the Budget 2011-12, presented by the Finance Minister on 28.2.2011, the income tax limit for senior citizens has been increased to ?
(A)Rs. 2.50 Lakh
(B)Rs. 2.60 Lakh
(C)Rs. 2.80 Lakh
(D)Rs. 3.00 Lakh
Answer: Rs. 2.50 Lakh. Above 80, its 5 Lakh

16. If the Anglo Indian community does not get adequate representation in the Lok Sabha, two members of the community can be nominated by:
(A)Prime Minister
(B)President
(C)Speaker
(D)President in consultation with Parliament
Answer: President

17. For the election of President of India, a citizen should have completed the age of___?
(A)25 Years
(B)35 Years
(C)30 Years
(D)18 Years
Answer: 35 Years

18. Who said: “Good citizen makes a good state and bad citizen makes a bad state”?
(A)Plato
(B)Aristotle
(C)Rousseau
(D)Laski
Answer: Aristotle

19. Member of parliament will lose his membership if he is continuously absent from sessions for
(A)45 days
(B)60 days
(C)90 days
(D)365 days
Answer: 60 Days

20. In Indian , Residuary Powers are vested in ___?
(A)Union Government
(B)State Government
(C)Both Union and State Government
(D)Local Government
Answer: Union Government

21. Mention the place where Buddha attained enlightment?
(A)Sarnath
(B)Bodhgaya
(C)Kapilvastu
(D)Rajgriha
Answer: Bodhgaya

22. Coronation of Shivaji took place in which year?
(A)1627
(B)1674
(C)1680
(D)1670
Answer: 6 June 1674

23. The system of Dyarchy was introduced in ___?
(A)1909
(B)1919
(C)1935
(D)1945
Answer: 1919, Government of India Act 1919 had introduced the system of Dyarchy to govern the provinces of British India.

24. The editor of Young India and Harijan was ____?
(A)Nehru
(B)Ambedkar
(C)Mahatma Gandhi
(D)Subhash Chandra Bose
Answer: Mahatma Gandhi

25. Who of the following attended all the three round table conferences?
(A)B R Ambedkar
(B)M M Malviya
(C)Vallabh Bhai Patel
(D)Mahatma Gandhi
Answer: B R Ambedkar.

26. Which is the largest living bird on Earth?
(A)Emu
(B)Ostrich
(C)Albatross
(D)Siberian Crane
Answer: Ostrich

27. Rihand Dam project provides irrigation to ____?
(A)Gujarat & Maharastra
(B)Odisha and West Bengal
(C)Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
(D)Kerala and Karnataka
Answer: C

28. The Headquarters of MCF (Master Control Facility) is
(A)Hyderabad
(B)Thumba
(C)Sri Harikota
(D)Hassan
Answer: Hassan , Now Bhopal also.

29. Which is the longest irrigation canal in India?
(A)Sir hind Canal
(B)Yamuna Canal
(C)Indira Gandhi Canal
(D)East Kosi Canal
Answer: Indira Gandhi Canal

30. Which one of the following minerals is found in Monazite Sand?
(A)Potassium
(B)Uranium
(C)Thorium
(D)Sodium
Answer: Thorium

31. Which plant is called ‘Herbal Indian Doctor” ?
(A)Amla
(B)Neem
(C)Tulsi
(D)Mango
Answer: Amla

32. In Coriander, useful parts are?
(A)Roots and leaves
(B)leaves and flowers
(C)leaves and dried fruits
(D)flowers and dried fruits
Answer: leaves and dried fruits

33. The pH of Human Blood is ___?
(A)7.2
(B)7.8
(C)6.6
(D)7.4
Answer: 7.4

34. Which among the following is the largest endocrine gland of country?
(A)Thyroid
(B)Parathyroid
(C)Adrenal
(D)Pituitary
Answer: Thyroid

35. Which amongst the following is the largest mammal?
(A)Elephant
(B)Whale
(C)Dinosaur
(D)Rhinoceros
Answer: Whale (Blue Whale).

36. Which part becomes modified as the tusk of elephant?
(A)Canine
(B)Premolar
(C)Second Incisor
(D)Molar
Answer: second upper incisors

37. Optical fibres are based upon the phenomenon of which of the following?
(A)Interference
(B)Dispersion
(C)Diffraction
(D)Total Internal Reflection
Answer: Total Internal Reflection

38. Now a days, Yellow lamps are frequently used as street lights. Which among the following gases, is used in these lamps?
(A)Sodium
(B)Neon
(C)Hydrogen
(D)Nitrogen
Answer: Sodium

39. Mirage is an example of ____?
(A)Refraction of light
(B)Total Internal Reflection of Light
(C)Refraction and Total Internal Reflection of Light
(D)Dispersion of Light
Answer: Refraction and Total Internal Reflection of Light

40. The phenomenon of light associated with the appearance of blue color of sky is?
(A)Interference
(B)Reflection
(C)Refraction
(D)Scattering
Answer: Scattering

41. In which of the following areas, spreadsheet software is more useful?
(A)Psychology
(B)Publishing
(C)Statistics
(D)Message sending
Answer: Statistics

42. A Groupware is a
(A)Hardware
(B)Software
(C)Network
(D)Firmware
Answer: Groupware is collaborative software . Correct option B

43. Lens is made up of ___?
(A)Pyrex Glass
(B)Flint Glass
(C)Ordinary Glass
(D)Cobalt Glass
Answer: Flint glass

44. The element which is used for vulcanizing rubber is?
(A)Sulfur
(B)Bromine
(C)Silicon
(D)Phosphorus
Answer: Sulfur

45. Which of the following is responsible for extra strength of Pyrex glass?
(A)Potassium carbonate
(B)Lead Oxide
(C)Borax
(D)Ferric Oxide
Answer: Borax