SSC KKR Recruitment for 38 Various Posts

Staff Selection Commission Karnataka Kerala Region (SSCKKR) invited application for recruitment of 38 various posts. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before 09 January 2015. 

Details of Posts

• Senior Technical Assistant: 32 Posts
• Assistant Epigraphist: 01 Post
• Data Entry Operator: 02 Posts
• Technical Clerk (Economics): 03 Posts 

Pay Scale

• Senior Technical Assistant: Rs 9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs 4200/-
• Assistant Epigraphist: Rs 9300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs 4200/-
• Data Entry Operator: Rs 5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs 2800/-
• Technical Clerk (Economics): Rs 5200-20200 + Grade Pay of Rs 2400/-

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Senior Technical Assistant:  Diploma in Civil Engineering from a recognized University or Institute
• Assistant Epigraphist: Master’s Degree in Tamil/Malayalam/Telegu/Kannada with Ancient Indian History as subject at Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or equivalent.
• Data Entry Operator: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university
• Technical Clerk (Economics): Senior Secondary School pass

Age Limit

• Senior Technical Assistant: 30 years
• Assistant Epigraphist: 30 years
• Data Entry Operator: 18-25 years
• Technical Clerk (Economics): 18-27 years 

Important Dates

• Opening Date for Registration: 13 December 2014
• Closing Date for Registration: 09 January 2015

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SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region (KKR) Notified Recruitment for 63 Various Posts

Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Karnataka-Kerala Region (KKR) has invited application for recruitment to various posts of Data Processing Assistant, Assistant Drug Inspector, Junior Technical Assistant and Data Entry Operator. The candidates eligible for the post can apply through prescribed format before 12 December 2014.

Important Date

• Opening Date for Registration: 15 November 2014
• Closing Date for Registration: 12 December 2014

Details of Post

Total Number of the Post: 63

• Data Processing Assistant: 06 (04-UR, 01-OBC, 01-SC)
• Assistant Drugs Inspector: 50 (25-UR, 13-OBC, 08-SC, 04-ST)
• Junior Technical Assistant: 01 (01-OBC)
• Data Entry Operator: 06 (04-UR, 01-OBC, 01-ST)

Pay Scale

• Data Processing Assistant: Rs. 9300-34800+Grade pay Rs. 4600
• Assistant Drugs Inspector: Rs. 9300-34800+Grade pay Rs. 4200
• Junior Technical Assistant: Rs. 9300-34800+Grade pay Rs. 4200
• Data Entry Operator: Rs. 5200-20200+ Grade pay Rs 2800

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Data Processing Assistant Masters in (Computer Applications/CS)/MTech (Computer Applications)/BE/BTech (IT/Computer Engineering/ Computer Science /Computer Technology) OR BE/BTech in Electronics/Electronics and Communication with 02 years of experience in electronic data processing work OR Bachelors Degree (Computer Applications/ Computer Science /IT/Electronics) with 02 years of experience in electronic data processing work OR “A” level diploma (DOEACC Programme/ PG Diploma in Computer Applications/Computer System and Management or Information System and Application/ Computer Science /Computer Technology/IT/Electronics/Electronics and Communication/Post Polytechnic Diploma in Computer Applications/ Computer System and Management or Information System and Application/ Computer Science/ Computer Technology/IT/Electronics/Electronics and Communication with 03 years of experience in electronic data processing work.
• Assistant Drugs Inspector Degree in Pharmacy/ Pharmaceutical Sciences/Medicine with specialization in clinical pharmacology/ microbiology.
• Junior Technical Assistant: Certificate in Forest Rangers Course/Graduate in Science/Computer Science.
• Data Entry Operator: Graduate in Mathematics/ Mathematical Statistics/ Computer Science. Candidate must possess a typing speed of not less than 8000 key depressions per hour.

Age Limit

• Data Processing Assistant: Below 30 years
• Assistant Drugs Inspector: Below 30 years
• Junior Technical Assistant: Below 28 years
• Data Entry Operator: Below 25 years

Selection Procedure

Candidates fulfilling the prescribed qualifications will be shortlisted through a screening test at the discretion of the Commission. Shortlisted candidates will undergo a written test, and then a personal interview (if qualified in written test).

How to Apply

Eligible candidates can download the application form by clicking on the official site of http://www.ssckkr.kar.nic.in/ Candidates are required to submit their applications in the prescribed format to The Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1^st Floor, “E” Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore- 560034.

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STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SOUTHERN REGION) JTA, Asst Programmer & Other Posts Recruitment

SSC Southern Region (SSCSR) has issued notification for the recruitment of Junior Technical Assistant (JTA), Quarantine Inspector, Research Assistant and other vacancies. Post Details:

1. Junior Technical Assistant : 05 Posts
Qualification: Degree in Commerce or Economics or Degree in Law.

2. Quarantine Inspector : 01 Post
Qualification: Bachelor of Science with Zoology or Microbiology as one of the essential subjects.

3. Research Assistant : 01 Post
Qualification: Master’s Degree in relevant specialty.

4. Assistant Programmer : 09 Posts
Qualification: Bachelor of Engineering/ Technology in Computer Engineering or Computer Science or Computer Technology or Master’s Degree in Computer Application or Computer Science or Master of Technology with specialization in Computer Application.

5. Assistant Epigraphist : 02 Posts
Qualification: Master’s degree in Tamil/ Malayalam/ Telugu/ Kannada/ History with Ancient Indian History as a subject at Bachelor’s degree level.

6. Artist Grade II : 01 Post
Qualification: Matriculation, Diploma.

7. Sales Assistant : 03 Posts
Qualification: Intermediate.

How to Apply: Candidates can send their applications in prescribed format along with self attested copies of certificates. etc addressed to The Regional Director (SR), Staff Selection Commission, 2nd Floor, EVK Sampath Building, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai.
Last Date for Submission of Applications: 24.11.2014.

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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

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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)