Staff Selection Commission (SSC) announced the dates for the
PET/Medical Examination for recruitment of Sub-Inspector in Central
Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central
Industrial Security Force (CISF) based on the performance in the Paper I
(Written Examination).
The short listed candidates will be called for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Medical Examination on 29 July 2012 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
Staff Selection Commission invites application from eligible
candidates for recruitment of Sub-Inspector in Central Armed Police
Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub-Inspector in Central Industrial
Security Force (CISF) in Staff Selection Commission through All India
Examination scheduled to be held on 27 May 2012.
Friday, March 30, 2012
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Scheme of SSC Combined Graduate Level Examination 2012
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting Combined
Graduate Level Examination 2012 for recruitment to different posts like
Assistants, Inspectors, Divisional Accountants, Compiler etc. for which
Graduation from a recognized University is the minimum Educational
Qualification.
The Examination will comprise of two Tiers of Written Objective Type examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test/ Interview/ Skill test, wherever applicable as per the Scheme of Examination.
Posts have been placed in two groups, inter-alia, based on their Grade Pay and papers in Tier II examination/Interview. Preference for Posts, is to be indicated in the application. Candidates are requested to note that preference for Posts once exercised will be final. Request for change of preference will not be considered under any circumstance. For the post of Assistant in CSS, candidate shall have not more than three attempts unless covered by any of the exceptions notified by Government of India
Scheme of Examination: The examination will be conducted in three tiers as mentioned below.
The written examination will consist of one objective type paper as shown below:
NOTE: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In Tier-II, there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-II and III and 0.50 marks in Paper-I for each wrong answer.
Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Personality/ Test/ Interview/ Computer Proficiency Test or Skill Test (wherever applicable): For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test/ interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks. The interview will be held at the Commission‘s Regional/Sub Regional Offices of the Commission or at any other place as decided by the Commission. The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature for Tax Assistant. There will be Physical Standard Test for the post of Inspector.
The Examination will comprise of two Tiers of Written Objective Type examination followed by Computer Proficiency Test/ Interview/ Skill test, wherever applicable as per the Scheme of Examination.
Posts have been placed in two groups, inter-alia, based on their Grade Pay and papers in Tier II examination/Interview. Preference for Posts, is to be indicated in the application. Candidates are requested to note that preference for Posts once exercised will be final. Request for change of preference will not be considered under any circumstance. For the post of Assistant in CSS, candidate shall have not more than three attempts unless covered by any of the exceptions notified by Government of India
Scheme of Examination: The examination will be conducted in three tiers as mentioned below.
- Tier I: Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
- Tier II: Written Examination (Objective Multiple Choice Type)
- Tier III: Personality Test/ Interview/ Computer Proficiency Test or Skill Test (wherever applicable)
The written examination will consist of one objective type paper as shown below:
Post |
Tier I Examination |
Tier II Examination |
Interview |
Proficiency/ Skill Test |
Total Marks |
Posts for which Interview is prescribed other than Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
A. General Intelligence + Reasoning- 50 marks B. Gen. Awareness-50 marks C. Quantitative Aptitude- 50 marks D. English Comprehension- 50 marks Total Marks - 200 Duration: 2 hours For VH: 2 hours 40 minutes |
I.Quantitative Abilities: 200 marks (100 Questions) Duration: 2 hours For VH: 2hours 40 minutes where eligible. II.English Language & Comprehension: 200 marks. Total Marks: 400 Duration : 2 hours For VH: 2 hours 40 minutes wherever eligible. |
100 marks |
Computer Proficiency Test (CPT) for post of Assistant in CSS only |
700 marks |
Posts for which no Interview is prescribed, other than Compiler |
-do- |
-do- |
No |
Data Entry Skill Test at Speed of 8000 key depression per hour for post of Tax Assistant |
600 marks |
Statistical Investigator Grade-II |
-do- |
Paper-I & II as above 400 marks Paper-III Statistics 200 mark |
100 marks |
- |
800 marks |
Compiler |
-do- |
-do- |
No |
- |
900 marks |
NOTE: There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer in Tier-I. In Tier-II, there will be negative marking of 0.25 marks in Paper-II and III and 0.50 marks in Paper-I for each wrong answer.
Candidates are, therefore, advised to keep this in mind while answering the questions.
Personality/ Test/ Interview/ Computer Proficiency Test or Skill Test (wherever applicable): For posts for which Interview cum Personality Test is prescribed, the Personality Test/ interview will carry a maximum of 100 marks. The interview will be held at the Commission‘s Regional/Sub Regional Offices of the Commission or at any other place as decided by the Commission. The “Data Entry Speed” Skill Test at 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes will be of qualifying nature for Tax Assistant. There will be Physical Standard Test for the post of Inspector.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Saturday, March 24, 2012
SSC GRADUATE LEVEL EXAMINATION 2012
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SSC)
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003
Combined Graduate Level (Tier-I) Examination-2012
Staff Selection Commission will hold on 01/07/2012 and 08/07/2012, an open competitive examination for recruitment to the following posts in various Ministries/Departments by selecting/ screening the candidates for the Main Examination. The Combined Graduate Level (Tier-II) Examination-2012 is likely to be held on 15/09/2012 and 16/09/2012 :
- Inspectors of Income Tax / Inspector (Central Excise) / Inspector (Preventive Officer) / Inspector (Examiner) in Custom Houses (Group B Non-Gazetted) in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4600/-
- Assistants (CSS) in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4600/- for Central Govt. Ministries/ Departments
- Assistants in other Central Government Ministries/ Departments/ CVC etc. other than CSS cadre in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
- Inspector of Posts (Group B Non-Gazetted) in pay scales of Rs. Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
- Sub-Inspectors in CBI in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
- Assistant Enforcement Officers in Directorate of Enforcement in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4600/-
- Divisional Accountants in CAG Offices in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
- Statistical Investigators Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
- Auditors/ Junior Accountants / Accountants/ in various CAG Offices in the pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2800
- Compilers in the office of RGI the pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
- UDCs (Upper Division Clerk) in various Central Government Offices/ Departments in the pay scale Rs.5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
- Tax Assistants in various CBDT/ CBEC in the pay scale Rs.5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
- Compiler in Registrar General of India in the pay scale Rs.5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
Age Limit: (i) 18-27 years as on for Inspector of Income Tax/ Inspector (Central Excise)/ Inspector (Preventive Officer)/ Inspector (Examiner)/ Inspector of Posts / Ass.. Enforcement Officer and Divisional Accountants / Auditors /UDCs/ Tax Assistants (ii) 20 to 27 years as on for posts of Assistants and Sub-inspectors in CBI. (iii) 26 years for Statistical Investigators Gr.II. Usual age relaxation to SC/ST/OBC/PH/ExS etc. as per Govt. orders.)
Educational Qualification: Graduation in any discipline from any recognised University. (ii) Statistics/ Mathematics / Economics / Commerce subjects in Graduation for the post of Statistical Investigator Gr.II
Fee: Rs. 100/-. No fee for SC/ST/PH/Women and Ex-Serviceman. Fee will be paid only in the form of "Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS)" These stamps are available at the counter of all Departmental Post Offices of the country. For the candidates who are applying online, should pay in the branches of SBI through payment challans which can be printed online.
Closing Date: Last date for filling of the offline application is 20/04/2011 (5PM), last date is 27/04/2012 for candidates from far-flung areas.
How to Apply : Either apply Offline through prescribed application format or Apply Online from at SSC website (Pay fee st SBI in this case) at http://www.ssconline.nic.in/ or at http://www.sscregistration.sifyitest.com from 24/03/2012 to 17/04/2012 for Part-I registration and up to 20/04/2012 for Part-II Registration. (SSC online website works with Internet Explorer Browser only ?)
For further details and application format, view http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/Final%20CGLE-2012%20Notice%20%201.pdf and application format for Offline application is available at http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/Final%20Application%20Form%20CGLE,2012.pdf
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region Recruitment
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Karnataka-Kerala Region invites application from eligible candidates for recruitment to the various posts mentioned below in different Ministries/ Offices of the Government of India for the year 2012.
Name of the Posts and Number of Vacancies
Important Dates for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka- Kerala Region
Last Date of Receipt of Application Form: 13 April 2012 till 5 pm
Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka- Kerala Region
b) Desirable Qualification: Two years' experience in Geophysical investigations related to Ground Water Exploration
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
b) Desirable Qualification: Two years experience in the field of Handicrafts, Cottage Industry and Small Scale Industry
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
Pay Band for the Designated Posts
Candidates fulfilling, the minimum prescribed qualifications will be shorlisted on the basis of their educational qualifications, academic records, percentage of marks etc, or through a screening test at the discretion of the Commission.
The selected candidates may be required to undergo a written proficiency test wherever applicable/required or considered necessary by the Commission.
How to Apply for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region
Applications must be submitted in the format available on the Regional Office website http://ssckkr.kar.nic.in and should be sent to The Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, „E‟ Wing, Kendriya Sadan,Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034 along with required documents.
Application Fee: Rs 50 only
Candidates have to pay fee in the shape of CRFS. These stamps are available at all departmental Post Offices of the country. These stamps may be pasted on the application form in the space provided for the purpose. No fee for women candidates
Note: The envelope containing the application must be super scribed in bold letters as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF .........ADVERTISED VIDE CATEGORY.........OF ADVT.NO.KKR-01/2012"
For more details and Application Format CLICK HERE
Name of the Posts and Number of Vacancies
Name of the Category | Name of the Post | Name of the Department | No of Posts |
Category No 1/BG | Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics) | Central Ground Water Board, Ministry of Water Resources | 1 post |
Category No 2/BG | Research Investigator (Forestry) | Ministry of Environment and Forests | 6 posts |
Category No 3/BG | Senior Technical Assistant in the Directorate of Areca nut & Spices Development | Spices Development, Ministry of Agriculture | 1 post |
Category No 4/BG | Junior Engineer in Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery | Ministry of Agriculture | 1 post |
Category No 5/BG | Handicrafts Promotion Officer in Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts) | Ministry of Textiles | 10 post |
Category No 6/BG | Instructor (Fishing Technology) in Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training | Ministry of Agriculture | 1 post |
Category No 7/BG | Deputy Ranger in Forest Survey of India, Southern Zone | Ministry of Environment and Forests | 4 post |
Last Date of Receipt of Application Form: 13 April 2012 till 5 pm
Eligibility Criteria for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka- Kerala Region
- Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)
b) Desirable Qualification: Two years' experience in Geophysical investigations related to Ground Water Exploration
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
- Research Investigator (Forestry)
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
- Senior Technical Assistant in the Directorate of Areca nut & Spices Development
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
- Junior Engineer in Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
- Handicrafts Promotion Officer in Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)
b) Desirable Qualification: Two years experience in the field of Handicrafts, Cottage Industry and Small Scale Industry
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
- Instructor (Fishing Technology) in Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
- Deputy Ranger in Forest Survey of India, Southern Zone
b) Desirable Qualification: NIL
c) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
Pay Band for the Designated Posts
- Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics): Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4600 Grade Pay
- Research Investigator (Forestry): Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Senior Technical Assistant in the Directorate of Areca nut & Spices Development: Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Junior Engineer in Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery: Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Handicrafts Promotion Officer in Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts): Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Instructor (Fishing Technology) in Central Institute of Fisheries Nautical & Engineering Training: Rs 9300 - 34800 with Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Deputy Ranger in Forest Survey of India, Southern Zone: Rs 5200-20200 with Rs 2400 Grade Pay
Candidates fulfilling, the minimum prescribed qualifications will be shorlisted on the basis of their educational qualifications, academic records, percentage of marks etc, or through a screening test at the discretion of the Commission.
The selected candidates may be required to undergo a written proficiency test wherever applicable/required or considered necessary by the Commission.
How to Apply for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region
Applications must be submitted in the format available on the Regional Office website http://ssckkr.kar.nic.in and should be sent to The Regional Director (KKR), Staff Selection Commission, 1st Floor, „E‟ Wing, Kendriya Sadan,Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034 along with required documents.
Application Fee: Rs 50 only
Candidates have to pay fee in the shape of CRFS. These stamps are available at all departmental Post Offices of the country. These stamps may be pasted on the application form in the space provided for the purpose. No fee for women candidates
Note: The envelope containing the application must be super scribed in bold letters as "APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF .........ADVERTISED VIDE CATEGORY.........OF ADVT.NO.KKR-01/2012"
For more details and Application Format CLICK HERE
Saturday, March 17, 2012
SSC (Western Region) Recruitment
Staff Selection Commission (SSC), Western Region invites application from eligible candidates for recruitment to the various posts mentioned below in different Ministries/ Offices of the Government of India for the year 2012
Important Dates for SSC Western Region Recruitment to Various Posts 2012
Closing Date of Receipt of Application Form: 7 April 2012 till 5 pm
b) Educational Qualification: Degree in Library Science from a recognised University or equivalent
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Marine Biology or Zoology or Oceanography or Fishery Science from a recognised University or equivalent & Post Graduate Diploma in Fisheries Science of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai or Equivalent
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognised University in Arts/ Commerce/ Science OR Diploma Certificate in Library Science of a recognised University or Institute
c) Desirable Qualification: Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognised University or equivalent & Experience in documentation work in a responsible capacity
d) Age Limit: Below 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 5200- 20200 + Rs 2800 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: 12th standard pass or equivalent & possession of a Certificate of Competancy as Mate Fishing Vessel, issued by Mercantile Marine Department
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: Diploma in Textile Technology/ Textile Manufacture/ Textile Chemistry from a recognised University or institution
c) Desirable Qualification: Two years of experience in Textile Mills covering spinning and / or weaving of cotton/ art silk/ woolen textile and synthetic Machinery stores and Accessories
d) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: 1. Post graduate degree in Food Nutrition or Dietitetics and food service Management from a recognised University or Institution; 2. Two years experience as a dieticial in a Hospital or Medical Institute
c) Desirable Qualification: degree in Home Science along with Diploma in Dietetics from a recognised University or Institute
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300-34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
b) Educational Qualification: Certificate in Forest Rangers Course from any recognised Institute OR Graduate in Science/ Computer Science
c) Desirable Qualification: Experience in Forest Inventory/ Remote Sensing/ Cartography work and Computer Application
d) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300-34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
Duly filled application form should be sent to the Office of the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Western Region) 1st Floor, Pratishtha Bhavan, 101, MK Road, Mumbai 400020 before the closing date and time (7 April 2012 till 5 pm).
For more details on SSC Western Region Recruitment Notification as well as to download the Application Form, please CLICK HERE
Important Dates for SSC Western Region Recruitment to Various Posts 2012
Closing Date of Receipt of Application Form: 7 April 2012 till 5 pm
- Librarian
b) Educational Qualification: Degree in Library Science from a recognised University or equivalent
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Senior Scientific Assistant
b) Educational Qualification: Master Degree in Marine Biology or Zoology or Oceanography or Fishery Science from a recognised University or equivalent & Post Graduate Diploma in Fisheries Science of the Central Institute of Fisheries Education, Mumbai or Equivalent
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Junior Librarian
b) Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognised University in Arts/ Commerce/ Science OR Diploma Certificate in Library Science of a recognised University or Institute
c) Desirable Qualification: Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognised University or equivalent & Experience in documentation work in a responsible capacity
d) Age Limit: Below 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 5200- 20200 + Rs 2800 Grade Pay
- Bosun
b) Educational Qualification: 12th standard pass or equivalent & possession of a Certificate of Competancy as Mate Fishing Vessel, issued by Mercantile Marine Department
c) Desirable Qualification: NIL
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Technical Officer
b) Educational Qualification: Diploma in Textile Technology/ Textile Manufacture/ Textile Chemistry from a recognised University or institution
c) Desirable Qualification: Two years of experience in Textile Mills covering spinning and / or weaving of cotton/ art silk/ woolen textile and synthetic Machinery stores and Accessories
d) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300- 34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Dietician Gr. III
b) Educational Qualification: 1. Post graduate degree in Food Nutrition or Dietitetics and food service Management from a recognised University or Institution; 2. Two years experience as a dieticial in a Hospital or Medical Institute
c) Desirable Qualification: degree in Home Science along with Diploma in Dietetics from a recognised University or Institute
d) Age Limit: Maximum 30 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300-34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
- Junior Technical Assistant
b) Educational Qualification: Certificate in Forest Rangers Course from any recognised Institute OR Graduate in Science/ Computer Science
c) Desirable Qualification: Experience in Forest Inventory/ Remote Sensing/ Cartography work and Computer Application
d) Age Limit: Maximum 28 years
e) Pay Scale: Rs 9300-34800 + Rs 4200 Grade Pay
Duly filled application form should be sent to the Office of the Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Western Region) 1st Floor, Pratishtha Bhavan, 101, MK Road, Mumbai 400020 before the closing date and time (7 April 2012 till 5 pm).
For more details on SSC Western Region Recruitment Notification as well as to download the Application Form, please CLICK HERE
SSC (Eastern Region) Recruitment for Data Processing Assistant, Jr. Technical Assistant, Preservation Assistant, Jr. Engineers and Scientific Assistant
Applications are invited from Citizens of India for the following posts :
DATA PROCESSING ASSISTANT GRADE ‘A’
For complete advertisement visit : http://ssc.nic.in/whats%20new%20html/latest_news/English_Advertisement_ER.pdf
DATA PROCESSING ASSISTANT GRADE ‘A’
- Vacancy : 01 (UR-01)
- Department : Directorate General of Mines Safety, M/o Labour Employment, Dhanbad
- AGE : Between 18 and 25 years (Age relaxation is admissible as per Instructions)
- Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 – 34800/-, Grade Pay Rs. 4200 /-, (PB-2)
- Qualification :
- Bachelor‟s Degree in Physics/Mathematics/Statistics/ Operational Research/Computer Science of a recognised University or equivalent.
- Post-graduate Diploma/Certificate in computer application (of at least one year‟s duration) of a recognised University or equivalent OR
- Two years experience in the field of computer application
- Desirable Qualification : Knowledge of Computer Programming and “UNIX” operation system.
- Vacancy : 01 (UR-01)
- Department : O/o the Regional Director (ER), Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Kolkata
- AGE : Upto 25 years (Age relaxation is admissible as per Instructions)
- Pay Scale : Rs. 9300–34800/- + Grade Pay Rs. 4200, (PB-2)
- Qualification : M.Com. or degree in Commerce/Economics with degree in Law from a recognized University or equivalent.
- Vacancy : 01 (OBC-01)
- Department : Botanical Survey of India, Industrial Section Indian Museum, Kolkata
- AGE : Below 26 years (Age relaxation is admissible as per Instructions).
- Pay Scale : Rs. 5200 – 20200/-, Grade Pay Rs. 2800 /-, (PB-1)
- Qualification : B. Sc. with Botany as one of the subjects of a recognised University
- Desirable Qualification :
- Experience of work in a Botanical Laboratory,
- Chemistry as one of the subjects in the B. Sc. Stage,
- Ability to read and write Hindi
- Vacancy : 1 (UR-01)
- Department : Directorate General of Lighthouses and Lightships, Ministry of Shipping
- AGE : Between 21 and 32 years (Age relaxation is admissible as per Instructions).
- Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 – 34800/-, Grade Pay Rs. 4200 /-, (PB-2)
- Qualification :
- Degree in Civil Engineering; or
- Diploma in Civil Engineering with three years of experience; or
- Equivalent qualification
- Vacancy : 03 (UR-01, OBC-02)
- Department : Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine Storage, Ministry of Agriculture, Department of Agriculture Cooperation, Faridabad
- AGE : 18-25 years (Age relaxation is admissible as per Instructions).
- Pay Scale : Rs.5200 – 20200/-, Grade Pay Rs.2800/-, (PB-1)
- Qualification : B. Sc. (Agriculture)
- Vacancy : 08 (UR-04, OBC-03, ST-01)
- Department : Directorate of Plant Protection, Quarantine Storage, M/o Agriculture, D/o Agriculture Cooperation
- AGE : 18-25 years (Age-relaxation is admissible as per instructions)
- Pay Scale : Rs. 9300-34800 + GP Rs. 4200 (PB-2)
- Qualification : B.Sc. (Agriculture)
For complete advertisement visit : http://ssc.nic.in/whats%20new%20html/latest_news/English_Advertisement_ER.pdf
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
S.S.C. (C.P.O.) Sub-Inspectors Exam., 2011
English Comprehension
(Held on 28-8-2011)
Directions—(Q. 1–5) In these questions, some of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error and blacken the rectangle (●) corresponding to the appropriate letter (A, B, C). If a sentence is free from errors, blacken the rectangle corresponding to (D) in the Answer Sheet.
1. The political candidate talked (A) / as if she has already been elected (B) / to the presidency. (C) No Error. (D)
Ans : (B)
2. The way to increase the production of the food (A) / is to bring more land (B) / under cultivation. (C) No Error. (D)
Ans : (A)
3. The girls watched intently (A) / as the model applied her make-up (B) / with a practiced hand. (C) No Error. (D)
Ans : (C)
4. If he is a millionaire (A) / he would help (B) / the millennium project. (C) No Error. (D)
Ans : (A)
5. The Prime Minister along with his Cabinet colleagues (A) / have been welcomed by the Chief Minister (B) / at a formal ceremony. (C) No Error (D)
Ans : (B)
Directions–(Q. 6–10) In these questions, sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question. Choose the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by blackening the appropriate rectangle (●) in the Answer Sheet.
6. I am exhausted, let’s …… a day.
(A) call it
(B) call at
(C) call off
(D) call in
Ans : (A)
7. The worker used …… to patch up the hole in the wall.
(A) Sand
(B) Cement
(C) Soil
(D) Grass
Ans : (B)
8. She made her stepson her ……to her large fortune.
(A) Hare
(B) Heir
(C) Hair
(D) Here
Ans : (B)
9. The stewardess showed the passenger …….
(A) When to start travelling
(B) Where to land the plane
(C) How to fasten the seat belt
(D) How to judge the altitude of the plane
Ans : (C)
10. Many people reported …… a noise in the night.
(A) To hear
(B) Having heard
(C) To have heard
(D) Been hearing
Ans : (C)
Directions–(Q. 11–15) In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which best expresses
the meaning of the given word.
11. Stringent
(A) Flexible
(B) Inflexible
(C) Staunch
(D) Tough
Ans : (B)
12. Deliberately
(A) Spontaneously
(B) Inadvertently
(C) Intentionally
(D) Naturally
Ans : (C)
13. Flaunt
(A) Cut
(B) Deceive
(C) Exhibit
(D) Blame
Ans : (C)
14. Subjugate
(A) Capitulate
(B) Conquer
(C) Strike
(D) Confuse
Ans : (B)
15. Behaviour
(A) Conduct
(B) Blessing
(C) Character
(D) Response
Ans : (A)
Directions–(Q. 16–20) In these questions, choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
16. Impede
(A) Obstruct
(B) Advance
(C) Linger
(D) Guarantee
Ans : (B)
17. Perilous
(A) Carefree
(B) Impetuous
(C) Safe
(D) Impure
Ans : (C)
18. Brittle
(A) Weak
(B) Strong
(C) Fragile
(D) Bright
Ans : (A)
19. Callous
(A) Rude
(B) Insensitive
(C) Indifferent
(D) Sympathetic
Ans : (A)
20. Dishevelled
(A) Composed
(B) Tidy
(C) Confident
(D) Jovial
Ans : (B)
Directions–(Q. 21–25) In these questions, four alternatives are given for the idiom/Phrase Printed in Bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the given Idiom/Phrase and mark it in the Answer Sheet.
21. He and his friend are sailing in the same boat.
(A) Sailing together in the same boat
(B) Sharing the financial and social condition
(C) Being in the same difficult situation
(D) Getting rid of the difficult situation
Ans : (C)
22. To be successful in Today’s world, we require the gift of the gab.
(A) Ability to speak well
(B) Good interpersonal skills
(C) Divine help and guidance
(D) A fierce competitive spirit
Ans : (A)
23. Winter was so bad that the nomadic tribesmen found it difficult to keep the wolf from the door.
(A) Hunt wild animals
(B) Escape starvation
(C) Get woollen clothes
(D) Walk on ice
Ans : (B)
24. There is no soft option to the crisis now.
(A) Popular opinion
(B) Popular solution
(C) Easy and agreeable option
(D) Difficult choice
Ans : (C)
25. The teacher’s announcement to conduct a snap test came as a bolt from the blue to many students.
(A) Imaginary
(B) Unexpected
(C) Forbidden
(D) Heavenly
Ans : (B)
Directions–(Q. 26–30) In these questions, A part of the sentence is bold part of which may need improvement. Alternatives are given at (A), (B) and (C) below which may be a better option. In case no improvement is needed, your answer is (D).
26. He work hard will succeed.
(A) Who will work hard
(B) Who will be working hard
(C) Who works hard
(D) No improvement
Ans : (C)
27. It is high time you started revising your lessons.
(A) Start
(B) Had started
(C) Will start
(D) No improvement
Ans : (A)
28. With these extra people you can work easily with this job.
(A) Deal
(B) Improve
(C) Cope
(D) No improvement
Ans : (C)
29. I visited my aunt just before a week.
(A) A week before
(B) A week earlier
(C) A week ago
(D) No improvement
Ans : (C)
30. Foreigners often come a cross with serious difficulties in studying English.
(A) Have to come across with
(B) Come cross with
(C) Come across
(D) No improvement
Ans : (C)
Directions–(Q. 31–35) In these questions, out of the four alternatives, choose the one which can be substituted for the given words/sentence.
31. The study of insects—
(A) Anthropology
(B) Zoology
(C) Etymology
(D) Entomology
Ans : (D)
32. List of issues to be discussed at a meeting—
(A) Schedule
(B) Agenda
(C) Time-table
(D) Plan
Ans : (B)
33. Speed of an object in one direction—
(A) Pace
(B) Tempo
(C) Velodrome
(D) Velocity
Ans : (D)
34. The place where public, government or historical records are kept—
(A) Coffer
(B) Pantry
(C) Archives
(D) Scullery
Ans : (C)
35. Theft of another person’s writings or ideas and passing them off as one’s own—
(A) Plagiarism
(B) Burglary
(C) Piracy
(D) Pilferage
Ans : (A)
Directions–(Q. 36–40) In these questions, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
36. (A) Embarass
(B) Embarrass
(C) Embaras
(D) Embarras
Ans : (A)
37. (A) Separetion
(B) Seperation
(C) Seperetion
(D) Separation
Ans : (D)
38. (A) Discrepancy
(B) Descrepancy
(C) Discripancy
(D) Discrepansy
Ans : (A)
39. (A) Adviceable
(B) Advicable
(C) Advisable
(D) Adviseable
Ans : (C)
40. (A) Millenium
(B) Millennium
(C) Milennium
(D) Milenium
Ans : (A)
Directions–(Q. 41–50) In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Mark your answer in the Answer sheet.
PASSAGE
(Questions No. 41–50)
Martin Luther King, Jr., was born Michael Luther King, Jr., …41… his grandfather had his name …42… to Martin. Martin Luther attended segregated public schools in Georgia, …43… from high school at the age of fifteen; he received the B.A. degree in 1948 …44… Morehouse college, a distinguished Negro institution of Atlanta from which both his father and grandfather had graduated. After three years of …45… study at Crozer Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania where he was elected president of a …46… white senior class, he was awarded the B.D. in 1951. …47… a fellowship won at Ebenezer he enrolled in graduate studies at Boston University, completing his residence …48… the doctorate in 1953 and receiving the degree in 1955. In Boston he …49… and married Coretta Scott, a young woman of …50… intellectual and artistic attainments.
41. (A) And
(B) So
(C) Since
(D) But
Ans : (A)
42. (A) Given
(B) Changed
(C) Become
(D) Made
Ans : (B)
43. (A) Graduating
(B) Finishing
(C) Graduated
(D) Finished
Ans : (C)
44. (A) In
(B) From
(C) By
(D) With
Ans : (B)
45. (A) Theological
(B) Intellectual
(C) Educational
(D) Psychological
Ans : (A)
46. (A) Predetermined
(B) Predominantly
(C) Significantly
(D) Somewhat
Ans : (B)
47. (A) From
(B) By
(C) With
(D) Through
Ans : (C)
48. (A) For
(B) Of
(C) About
(D) To
Ans : (A)
49. (A) Saw
(B) Eloped
(C) Met
(D) Watched
Ans : (C)
50. (A) Common
(B) Particular
(C) Uncommon
(D) General
Ans : (C)
Sunday, March 11, 2012
SSC combined graduate level (pre) exam 2oo8 Solved
General Awareness
1. Why two thin shirts can keep us warmer than a single thick shirt in winter?(A) Two thin shirts become thicker so prevent transmission of heat
(B) Air layer between two shirts works as good conductor
(C) Air layer between two shirts behaves like insulating media
(D) No radiation of heat takes place
ANS (C)
2. Which layer of the earth's atmosphere reflect back the radio waves to the earth's surface ?
(A) Ionosphere
(B) Stratosphere
(C) Mesosphere
(D) Exosphere
ANS (A)
3. Sound can not pass through-
(A) Water
(B) steel
(C) Air
(D) Vacuum
ANS (D)
4. Water is not effective in extinguishing a fire caused by petrol because
(A) the flame is too hot for water to cool it down
(B) water and petrol react chemically
(C) water and petrol are miscible with each other
(D) water and petrol are immiscible with each other and petrol which forms the upper layer continues to burn
ANS (D)
5. The gas used in artificial ripening of fruits is
(A) Acetylene
(B) Methane
(C) Ethane
(D) Butane
ANS (A)
6. Ruby and sapphire are oxides of
(A) Copper
(B) Tin
(C) Iron
(D) Aluminium
ANS (D)
7. In the 53rd National Film Awards, the award for "Best Feature Film" has gone for
(A) Kaalpurush-Memories in the mist
(B) Rang De Basanti
(C) Parzania
(D) Paheli
ANS (A)
8. Which of the following pairs is incorrect ?
(A) Amirkhusro -- Sarod
(B) Bhim Sen Joshi -- Vocal music
(C) Utpal Dutt -- Films
(D) Shambhu Maharaj -- Kathak
ANS (A)
9. In a photocell light energy is converted into
(A) Potential energy
(B) Chemical energy
(C) Heat Energy
(D) Electrical enrgy
ANS (D)
10. The world's largest biofuel plant with production capacity of 110 million litres of fuel annually has been set up in
(A) China
(B) India
(C) Brazil
(D) U.S.A.
11. Which of the following Universities is a Central University ?
(A) Kolkata
(B) Dibrugarh
(C) Pondicherry
(D) Kurukshetra
ANS (C)
12. According to WHO, the bird flu virus cannot be transmitted through food cooked beyond
(A) 60 degree celsius
(B) 70 degree celsius
(C) 90 degree celsius
(D) 100 degree celsius
ANS (D)
13. The science of map-making is
(A) Cartography
(B) Geography
(C) Carpology
(D) Geology
ANS (A)
14. Who is known as the father of India missile technology ?
(A) Dr. U.R.Rao
(B) Dr. A.P.J.Abdul Kalam
(C) Dr. Chidambaram
(D) Dr. Homi Bhabha
ANS (B)
15. Which of the following cities / towns lies to the northern most latitude ?
(A) Patna
(B) Allahabad
(C) Panchmarhi
(D) Ahmedabad
ANS (A)
16. Who is the author of "A River Sutra" ?
(A) V.S.Naipaul
(B) Nirad C.Choudhuri
(C) Gita Mehta
(D) Vikram Seth
ANS (C)
17. Where was Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, 2007 held ?
(A) New Delhi
(B) New York
(C) Singapore
(D) Sydney
ANS (D)
18. The capital of IMF made up by contribution of the
(A) Credit
(B) Deficit financing
(C) Member nations
(D) Borrowings
ANS (C)
19. Where is the National Academy of Agricultural Research Mangament located ?
(A) Dehradun
(B) Hyderabad
(C) New Delhi
(D) Itanagar
ANS (B)
20. Which kind of power accounts for the largest share of power generation in India ?
(A) Hydro-elctricity
(B) Thermal
(C) Nuclear
(D) Solar
ANS (B)
21. Age of a candidate to contest parliamentary election should not be lesser than
(A) 18 years
(B) 21 years
(C) 25 years
(D) 26 years
ANS (C)
22. Who develops the idea that "means justify the ends"?
(A) Kautilya
(B) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
(C) Swami Dayanand Saraswati
(D) Mahatma Gandhi
ANS (D)
23. wHO said that 'the real seat of taste is not the tongue , but the mind'?
(A) Aurobindo Ghosh
(B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(D) Swami Vivekananda
ANS (B)
24. Provincial autonomy aws one of the important features of the Act of
(A) 1935
(B) 1919
(C) 1909
(D) 1885
ANS (A)
25. Name the clan Buddha belongs to
(A) Gnathrika
(B) Maurya
(C) Saka
(D) Kuru
ANS (C)
Friday, March 9, 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012
SSC Recruitment of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF
STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SSC)
CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-3
Examination For Recruitment of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will organise an All India Examination on 27/05/2012 for Recruitment of Sub-Inspector in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF), Assistant-Sub-Inspector (ASI) in CISF. SSC invites application Offline/ Online for the above posts :
- Sub-Inspector in CPOs : 1857 posts (CRPF-559, BSF-295, CISF-533, ITBP-470), Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200 /-, Age : 20-25 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) (CISF) : 338 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. Rs.5200–20200/- Grade Pay Rs.2800 /-, Age : 20 - 25 years
Fee Payable : Rs.100/- (No fee for Women/ SC/ST/PH and Ex-Servicemen) by means of Central Recruitment Fee Stamps (CRFS) only, available at head post office all over the country OR SBI challan OR Online payment through SBI online payment.
How to Apply : Online - Candidates can apply Online at http://ssconline.nic.in upto 16/03/2012.
Offline - Application in prescribed format should be sent on or before 16/03/2012 (23/03/2012 for candidates from far-flung areas) and should be send to any of the 9 regional/sub-offices of SSC where candidates want to apply.
For further details and application form, please view http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/Notice%20for%20CAPFs%20and%20CISF%202012.pdf,
Application form is available at http://ssc.nic.in/notice/examnotice/Application_Form_SI.pdf
and Online submission is available at http://ssconline.nic.in
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
SSC Scientific Assistant in Indian Meteorological Department Exam General Awareness Solved Paper (Exam held on 18-12-2011)
1. | The most distinguishing feature of the Harappan culture is the A) Arts and crafts B) Town planning and drainage system C) Harappan script D) Terracotta figurines | ||||
2. | Who was the first Muslim ruler to invade South India ? A) Jalaluddin Khilji B) Alauddin Khilji C) Muhammad-bin-Tughlaq D) Malik Kafur | ||||
3. | The Shalimar Garden at Srinagar was designed by A) Akbar B) Shah Jahan C) Aurangzeb D) Jahangir | ||||
4. | Who was the first Muslim President of the Indian National Congress ? A) Abul Kalam Azad B) Rafi Ahmed Kidwai C) Hakim Ajmal Khan D) Badruddin Tyabjee | ||||
5. | Our National Emblem has been adopted from the A) Sanchi Stupa B) Sarnath Pillar C) Golden Temple D) Kornark Temple | ||||
6. | International Date Line falls along A) 180 Degree B) 0 Degree C) 90 Degree D) 270 Degree | ||||
7. | The headquarters of Survey of India is located at A) Chennai B) Dehradun C) Hyderabad D) Bengaluru | ||||
8. | The river on which Sardar Sarovar Project is constructed is A) Mahanadi B) Krishna C) Chambal D) Narmada | ||||
9. | To which one of the following types of vegetation does rosewood belongs ? A) Tropical Evergreen B) Tundra C) Himalayan D) Tidal | ||||
10. | A Dairy Co-operative was first set up at A) Rajkot B) Manmad C) Anand D) Sholapur | ||||
11. | The edible part of potato plant is A) root B) stem C) leaf D) fruit | ||||
12. | The saffron, the dried parts used as spice are A) flowers B) petals C) stigmas D) arils | ||||
13. | Which one of the following is a false fruit ? A) Mango B) Banana C) Apple D) Grape | ||||
14. | Thrombosis is a disease of the A) Thyroid gland B) Lungs C) Blood D) Brain | ||||
15. | Sex hormones are formed from A) fats B) cholesterol C) amino acids D) disaccharides | ||||
16. | The breathing organ of Rohu fish is A) Green gland B) Trachea C) Gill D) Lung | ||||
17. | Kinetic energy of a stationary body is A) positive B) negative C) zero D) independent of mass | ||||
18. | Our eyes have A) Concave lens B) Plano-concave lens C) Convex lens D) Plano-convex lens | ||||
19. | Echo of an intermittent sound is heard distinctly if the distance of the reflector is A) 10 m B) 5 m C) 20 m D) 1 m | ||||
20. | If a convex lens made of glass is immersed in water, its focal length will A) increase B) decrease C) remain unchanged D) become infinity | ||||
21. | The headquarters of SAARC is at A) New Delhi B) Kathmandu C) Colombo D) Islamabad | ||||
22. | For which sector did the development model implemented in 1991 give a bigger role ? A) Household sector B) Public sector C) Private sector D) Core sector | ||||
23. | Which is India's first oil refinery ? A) Barauni refinery B) Koyali refinery C) Digboi refinery D) Trombay refinery | ||||
24. | NABARD is a/an A) commercial bank B) industrial bank C) apex bank for providing agricultural credit D) small scale industries bank | ||||
25. | The author of the book "Poverty and Famines : An Essay on Entitlement and Deprivation" is A) W. Arthur Lewis B) P.W.S. Andrews C) Amartya Sen D) Kenneth J. Arrow | ||||
26. | The "Quit India" resolution was moved on August 8, 1942 by A) Motilal Nehru B) Subhas Chandra Bose C) Lala Lajpat Rai D) Jawaharlal Nehru | ||||
27. | A person can be a member of Council of Ministers without being a Member of the Parliament for a period of A) one year B) 3 months C) one month D) 6 months | ||||
28. | Fundamental Rights granted to the Indian citizens are A) Justiciable B) Non-Justiciable C) Absolute D) Unlimited | ||||
29. | On which day did the Constituent Assembly adopt the Indian Constitution ? A) January 26, 1950 B) August 15, 1947 C) December 26, 1946 D) November 26, 1949 | ||||
30. | Which was the first State in India to come under Presidential Rule ? A) Goa B) Kerala C) Jammu and Kashmir D) Punjab | ||||
31. | Which of the following can be included in a 'presentation file' ? A) Sound B) Image C) Video D) All the above | ||||
32. | Which of the following methodologies is used by the Operating System in order to manage the computer's memory ? A) Partitioning B) Virtual memory C) Swapping D) All the above | ||||
33. | Which of the following metals is less reactive than Copper ? A) Iron B) Gold C) Magnesium D) Zinc | ||||
34. | Dry ice is the solid form of A) H2O B) H2 C) O2 D) CO2 | ||||
35. | Cloud is an example of A) aerosol B) emulsion C) gel D) foam | ||||
36. | The precious stone, sapphire is a mineral of A) aluminium B) silver C) nickel D) magnesium | ||||
37. | Which pollutant is responsible for ozone depletion in Antarctica ? A) Carbon monoxide B) Carbon dioxide C) Nitrogen dioxide D) Chlorofluorocarbon | ||||
38. | Acid Rain is caused due to presence in air of A) Sulphur dioxide B) Carbon monoxide C) Nitrogen D) Hydrogen | ||||
39. | Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched ? A) Zoological Survey of India - Kolkata B) Animal Welfare Board of India - Bhopal C) Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education - Dehradun D) National Institute of Animal Welfare - Ballabhgarh (Faridabad) | ||||
40. | Which of the Following States has the highest Wind Power installed capacity (in MW) ? A) Karnataka B) Maharashtra C) Rajasthan D) Tamil Nadu | ||||
41. | Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched with regard to Project Tiger Reserves ? A) Dudhwa - Lakhimpur Kheri (U.P.) B) Periyar - Idukki (Kerala) C) Ranthambore - Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan) D) Dampa - Shahdol (Madhya Pradesh) | ||||
42. | Which one of the following is not an 'Anti-Tank Guided Missile' ? A) Nag B) K-15 Sagarika C) Milan ER D) 9M111 Fagot | ||||
43. | Which of the following stone observatories built by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II in the 18th Century has been inscribed in the World Heritage List of the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation > A) Jantar Mantar, Delhi B) Jantar Mantar, Jaipur C) Jantar Mantar, Ujjain D) Jantar Mantar, Varanasi | ||||
44. | Who has written the book "The Idea of Justice" ? A) Amartya Sen B) Arun Shourie C) Amitabh Kant D) Amit Dasgupta | ||||
45. | Which one of the following famous sites has not been correctly matched with its location ? A) Amarnath Cave - Kashmir B) Chilka Lake - Orissa C) Jog Falls - Andhra Pradesh D) Lal Bagh Garden - Bengaluru | ||||
46. | Which one of the following is not included in the list of the Seven Wonders of the World announced in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal on July 7, 2007 ? A) Taj Mahal, India B) The Colossus of Rhodes C) Christ the Redeemer (Brazil) D) Great wall of China | ||||
47. | The Gold Medal in Shooting (Double Trap) in 2010 Asian Games was won by A) Ronjan Sodhi B) Abhinav Bindra C) Gagan Narang D) Vijay Kumar | ||||
48. | The next edition of the Asian Games in 2014 would be held in A) Japan B) South Korea C) Thailand D) Singapore | ||||
49. | Late Dr. M.S. Subbalakshmi distinguished herself in the field of A) Kathak B) Bharatnatyam C) Playing Violin D) Vocal Music | ||||
50. | Which of the following films has been adjudged as the Best Film at the Filmfare Awards, 2010 ? A) Paa B) 3 Idiots C) Well Done Abba D) Delhi-6 | ||||
Ans. | 1. B 2. B 3. D 4. D 5. B 6. A 7. B 8. D 9. A 10. C | 11. B 12. C 13. C 14. C 15. B 16. C 17. C 18. C 19. C 20. A | 21. B 22. C 23. C 24. C 25. C 26. D 27. D 28. A 29. D 30. D | 31. D 32. D 33. B 34. D 35. A 36. A 37. D 38. A 39. B 40. D | 41. D 42. B 43. B 44. A 45. C 46. B 47. A 48. B 49. D 50. B |
SSC COMBINED HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL EXAM GENERAL AWARENESS SET-2 SOLVED PAPER (EXAM HELD ON: 11-12-2011)
1. | The market price is related to : a) very short period b) short period c) long period d) very long period | ||||
2. | The working of a rocket is based on the principle of : a) Conservation of momentum b) Conservation of mass c) Conservation of energy d) Conservation of angular momentum | ||||
3. | Double is a __________ data type. a) primitive b) user defined c) system defined d) local | ||||
4. | ‘Kesari’ the News paper was started by : a) G.K.Gokhle b) B.G. Tilak c) Sardar Patel d) Raja Ram Mohan Roy | ||||
5. | Konark which has famous ‘Sun God Temple’with wonderful specimens of Hindu architecture lies in the state of : a) Orissa b) Gujarat c) Karanatka d) Tamilnadu | ||||
6. | Cost of production of the producer is given by : a) sum of wages paid to labourers b) sum of wages and interest paid on capital c) sum of wages, interest, rent and supernormal profit d) sum of wages, interest, rent and normal profit | ||||
7. | The upper house of State Legislature in India is called : a) Legislative Council b) Legislative Assembly c) Executive Council d) Governor -in- Council | ||||
8. | The planet that takes 88 days to make one revolution of the Sun is : a) Mercury b) Saturn c) Jupiter d) Mars | ||||
9. | Fat can be separated from milk in a cream separator because of : a) Cohesive force b) Gravitational force c) Centripetal force d) Centrifugal force | ||||
10. | Cadmium pollution is associated with : a) Minamata disease b) Black foot disease c) Dyslexia d) Itai-Itai | ||||
11. | Most of the computers available today are a) 3rd generation computer b) 4th generation computer c) 5th generation computer d) 6th generation computer | ||||
12. | The state which has recently overtaken Karanatka for the top rank in the production of bio-fertilisers is : a) Tamilnadu b) Gujarat c) Maharashtra d) Punjab | ||||
13. | The Third battle of Panipat was fought in the year : a) 1526 A.D. b) 1556 A.D. c) 1761 A.D. d) 1776 A.D. | ||||
14. | Gas released during Bhopal tragedy was : a) Sodium isothiocyanate b) Potassium isothiocyanate c) Ethyl isothiocyanate d) Methyl isothiocyanate | ||||
15. | Yellow spot on citrus leaves is due to the defficiency of : a) Zinc b) Magnesium c) Boron d) Iron | ||||
16. | Maximum number of sugar factories are located in : a) Uttar Pradesh b) Tamilnadu c) Bihar d) Assam | ||||
17. | India is a secular state because in our country : a) state has no religion b) religion has been abolished c) state patronises a particular religion d) none of the above | ||||
18. | The atmospheric layer closest to the Earth is : a) Mesosphere b) Hydrosphere c) Troposphere d) Ionosphere | ||||
19. | ’Giddha’ is a form of dance associated with the state of : a) Punjab b) Himachal Pradesh c) Haryana d) Rajasthan | ||||
20. | While computing national income estimates, which of the following is required to be observed? a) The value of exports to be added and the value of imports to be subtracted b) The value of exports to be subtracted and the value of imports to be added c) The value of both exports and imports to be added d) The value of both exports and imports to be subtracted | ||||
21. | The fuse wire is made of : a) an alloy of Tin and Copper b) an alloy of Tin and Led c) an alloy of Tin and Alluminium d) an alloy of Nickel and Chromium | ||||
22. | Which one of the following is smallest endocerine gland in human body? a) Adrenal b) Thyroid c) Pituitary d) Pancreas | ||||
23. | Vector of Kala-azar is a) Anopheles mosquito b) Culex mosquito c) Tse-Tse fly d) Sand fly | ||||
24. | Iltutmish established a centre of learning at : a) Multan b) Kolkata c) Alwar d) Patna | ||||
25. | AGMARK is a guarantee of standard : a) quality b) weight c) quantity d) size | ||||
26. | In case no party enjoys absolute majority in the Legislative Assembly of a state, the Governor will go by : a) the advice of former Chief Minister b) the advice of the Prime Minister c) the advice of the President of India d) his own discretion | ||||
27. | Which one of the following is a Wild Life Sanctuary? a) Jaldapara b) Garumara c) Corbett d) Cahpramari | ||||
28. | The energy that can harness heat stored below the Earth’s surface is known as : a) thermal energy b) nuclear energy c) tidal energy d) geo-thermal energy | ||||
29. | The All Women Expedition Team of the Indian Air Force which scaled the Mount Everest sometime back was headed by : a) Sqn. Lda. D. Panda b) Sqn. Lda. Nirupama Pandey c) Flt.Lt. Nivedita Choudhary d) Flt. Lt. Rajika Sharma | ||||
30. | An instrument used to measure humidity is : a) Anemometer b) Hygrometer c) Thermometer d) Pyrheliometer | ||||
31. | If the Prime Minister of India submits his resignation to the President, it will mean the resignation of the : a) Prime Minister only b) Prime Minister and Cabinet Minsters c) Entire Council of Ministers d) Prime Minister, Cabinet Minsters and the Speaker | ||||
32. | ‘National Botanical Garden’ is located in a) Shimla b) Kolkata c) Lucknow d) Bengaluru | ||||
33. | Bleaching powder is prepared by passing a) Chlorine over slaked lime b) Oxygen over slaked lime c) Carbon dioxide over slaked lime d) Chlorine over quick lime | ||||
34. | When was the Indian Constitution adopted? a) 15th August, 1947 b) 26th November, 1947 c) 26th January, 1950 d) 2nd October, 1952 | ||||
35. | October and November months give more rainfall to : a) Malwa Plateau b) Chota Nagpur Plateau c) Eastern Hills d) Coromandal Coast | ||||
36. | Which of the following years has been ranked as one of the three warmest years? a) 2006 b) 2008 c) 2009 d) 2010 | ||||
37. | Which one of the following is considered as nature’s radar? a) Hippopotamus b) Pigeon c) Vulture d) Owl | ||||
38. | The gas used to dilute oxygen for breathing by deep sea divers is : a) Neon b) Argon c) Nitrogen d) Helium | ||||
39. | Under the “Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme” the amount of pension for those above 80 years has been increased per month from Rs. 200 to a) Rs. 300 b) Rs. 400 c) Rs. 500 d) Rs. 1000 | ||||
40. | The temperature of boiling water in a steam engine may be high because: a) there are dissolved substances in water b) there is low pressure inside the boiler c) there is high pressure inside the boiler d) the fire is at very high temperatrure | ||||
41. | Who was the mother of Mahavira? a) Yashoda b) Trishala c) Jameli d) Mahamaya | ||||
42. | Rangaswami cup is associated with : a) Wrestling b) Football c) Hockey d) Golf | ||||
43. | The river which is used for inland waterways in India is : a) Ganga b) Cauevri c) Mahi d) Luni | ||||
44. | Equilibrium price is the price when : a) supply is greater than demand b) supply is less than demand c) demand is very high d) supply equals demand | ||||
45. | ‘Yellow Revolution’ is associated with the production of a) Polutry b) Gold c) Sunflower d) Oil seeds | ||||
46. | Who invented ‘Helicopter’? a) Cockrell b) Breguet c) Otis d) Frank Whittle | ||||
47. | The chief raw material used for manufacturing Rayon is : a) Nylon b) Cellulose c) Silicon d) Radium and Argon | ||||
48. | The Great Bath of Indus Valley Civilization is found at : a) Harappa b) Mohenjodaro c) Ropar d) Kalibangan | ||||
49. | The World Day to Combat Desertification is observed every year on : a) 4th May b) 17th June c) 14th August d) 3rd October | ||||
50. | The airways company acquired by South India’s ‘Sun Group’ is a) Go Air b) Indigo c) Spice Jet d) Jet Airways | ||||
Ans. | 1. A 2. A 3. A 4. B 5. A 6. D 7. A 8. A 9. D 10.D | 11. B 12. A 13. C 14. D 15. B 16. A 17. A 18. C 19. A 20. A | 21. B 22. C 23. D 24. D 25. A 26. D 27. C 28. D 29. B 30. B | 31. C 32. C 33. A 34. C 35. D 36. D 37. B 38. D 39. C 40. C | 41. B 42. C 43. D 44. D 45. D 46. B 47. B 48. B 49. B 50. C |
SSC FCI EXAM GENERAL AWARENESS SOLVED PAPER SET-2 (EXAM HELD ON: 05-02-2012)
1. | Megasthenes lived for many years at the court of the : a) Magadha kings b) Nanda kings c) Mauryas d) Guptas | ||||
2. | As per the provisional data of the 2011 census of India, the gap in literacy between men and women stands reduced to percentage points: a) 10.8 b) 16.5 c) 18.4 d) 20.3 | ||||
3. | The people of the Indus Valley worshiped : a) Brahma b) Vishnu c) Pashupathi d) Vayu | ||||
4. | Haemoglobin of the blood forms carbonyl haemoglobin with: a) Carbon dioxide b) Carbon monoxide c) Sulphur dioxide d) Nitrogen dioxide | ||||
5. | What should be the minimum size of a plane mirror to have the full image of a person, when he stands at a distance? a) same size as the person b) double the size of the person c) half the size of the person d) 1/4th of the size of the person | ||||
6. | Banana leaf tears easily because : a) leaf blade is thin b) leaf blade has no veins c) leaf blade has veins arranged in parallel manner d) leaf blade has undeveloped veins | ||||
7. | Who was the Judge against whom the Parliament initiated impeachment proceedings, but failed ultimately? a) Justice Bhagawati b) Justice Ajit Ray c) Justice Sikri d) Justice Ramaswami | ||||
8. | A heavy and a lighter body of same size are dropped from a height. Which one of them will reach a) Lighter body b) Heavier body c) Both of them together d) Cannot be predicted | ||||
9. | The Atomic Energy Commission was set up in : a) 1948 b) 1950 c) 1952 d) 1960 | ||||
10. | The humidity of air is measured by the instrument called a) Hydrometer b) Hygrometer c) Seismometer d) Barometer | ||||
11. | The term ‘Gambit’ is associated with: a) Chess b) Tennis c) Basketball d) Baseball | ||||
12. | The most common indicator organism that indicates level of water pollution is : a) E.coli b) P.typhi c) C.vibrio d) Entamoeba | ||||
13. | Which of the following States of India has the largest length of surface roads? a) Uttar Pradesh b) Andhra Pradesh c) Maharashtra d) Tamilnadu | ||||
14. | Chhatrapati Shivaji’s Court was adorned by the Ministers called: a) Nayanmars b) Ashtadiggajas c) Navaratnas d) Ashtapradhans | ||||
15. | Hot water bag is used for fomentation because: a) Water is a cheap liquid b) Water has high specific heat capacity c) Water has high latent heat d) Water is easily available | ||||
16. | ‘Tappatikkali’ is a folk dance associated with the State of : a) Tamil Nadu b) Kerala c) Andhra Pradesh d) Gujarat | ||||
17. | The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 due to the initiative of : a) Gopal Krishna Gokhale b) Dadabhai Naoroji c) W.C. Banerjee d) Allan Octavian Hume | ||||
18. | From where are the words ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the base plate of the emblem of India taken? a) Rigveda b) Mundaka Upanishad c) Padam Purana d) Ramayana | ||||
19. | Real National Income is equal to the size of Population multiplied by : a) Per Capita Real Income b) Personal Income c) Personal Disposable Income d) Market Prices | ||||
20. | The tree which releases oxygen even during night is : a) Neem b) Banyan c) Mango d) Pipal | ||||
21. | Quagga is an extinct species of : a) Cat b) Horse c) Zebra d) Antelope | ||||
22. | Martyr’s day is observed on the death anniversary of : a) Mahatma Gandhi b) Smt. Indira Gandhi c) Lal Bahadur Shastri d) Rajiv Gandhi | ||||
23. | The expansion of the term HTML is: a) Higher Text Markup Language b) Higher Text Machine Language c) Hyper Text Machine Language d) Hyper Text Markup Language | ||||
24. | The blood group that lacks antigen is : a) A b) B c) AB d) O | ||||
25. | Lightning conductor is made of : a) Copper b) Glass c) Ebonite d) Plastic | ||||
26. | The most abundant metal in the earth’s crust is : a) calcium b) aluminium c) iron d) magnesium | ||||
27. | When Indian leaders stress upon making with indigenous resources, they advocate : a) stopping imports b) promoting exports c) self-reliance d) national pride | ||||
28. | The maximum strength of Lok Sabha is _______. a) 543 b) 555 c) 553 d) 552 | ||||
29. | The golden fibre of India is a) Cotton b) Hemp c) Jute d) Silk | ||||
30. | Which one of the following is known as ‘Brown Coal’? a) Bituminous b) Anthracite c) Peat d) Lignite | ||||
31. | The new agricultural strategy called ‘Green Revolution’ was initiated in : a) 1947 b) 1951 c) 1965 d) 1972 | ||||
32. | The State of Assam has : a) five National Parks and eleven wildlife sanctuaries b) three National Parks and nine wildlife sanctuaries c) three National Parks and eight wildlife sanctuaries d) two National Parks and six wildlife sanctuaries | ||||
33. | The decision of how much to produce is determined by the individuals in a : a) Socialistic Economy b) Mixed Economy c) Capitalistic Economy d) All the above | ||||
34. | The famous ‘Dilwara Temples’ are situated in : a) Rajasthan b) Maharashtra c) Madhya Pradesh d) Andhra Pradesh | ||||
35. | To edit text read by an optical scanner, one needs ____________ to translate the image into ASCII characters a) an OMR b) an OCR c) a MICR d) a digitizer | ||||
36. | In mammals, the cheek teeth are : a) Incisors b) Premolar c) Molar d) Premolar and Molar | ||||
37. | Who discovered Insulin? a) William Harvey b) Louis Pasteur c) F.G. Banting d) Alexander Fleming | ||||
38. | The term ‘operation flood’ refers to : a) Flood Control b) Milk Production c) Food grain Production d) Population Control | ||||
39. | PVC is obtained by the polymerisation of : a) Propene b) Vinyl Chloride c) Styren d) Acetylene | ||||
40. | The fundamental rights have : a) moral force behind them. b) force of public opinion behind them. c) legal force behind them. d) no force behind them. | ||||
41. | Which of the following is correctly matched? a) Assam – Itanagar b) Arunachal Pradesh – Guwahati c) Manipur – Imphal d) Nagaland – Shilong | ||||
42. | A candidate contesting for Lok Sabha must have attained the age of : a) 21 years b) 18 years c) 25 years d) 30 years | ||||
43. | The second session of the Indian National Congress was presided over by : a) W.C. Banerjee b) Badruddin Tyabji c) Dadabhai Naoroji d. Surendra Nath Banerjee | ||||
44. | For controlling pollution, dust escaping from factory chimneys is to be prevented. For this : a) metal grid or wire-mesh is placed over it. b) a metal grid coated with an insulator is placed on it. c) a wire-mesh coated with grease is placed on it d) an electrically charged wire-mesh is placed on it to attract dust. | ||||
45. | Which of the following is the worst flood affected area in India? a) Assam b) Nagaland c) Manipur d) Tripura | ||||
46. | Which of the following is correct about Socialism? a) State is a necessary evil. b) State is a march of God on earth. c) State is an unnecessary evil. d) State promotes common goods. | ||||
47. | Full form of BCG is : a) Bacillus Cholera Germ b) Bacillus Calmette Guerin c) Bacillus Curative Gene d) Bacillus Cholera Guerin | ||||
48. | The organic compounds present in petroleum are separated by : a) Distillation b) Fractional crystallisation c) Frractional distillation d) Sublimation | ||||
49. | Who of the following is NOT a recepient of 2011 Nobel Peace Prize? a) Hu Jintao b) Leymah Gbowee c) Ellen Jhonson-Sirleaf d) Tawakkol Karman | ||||
50. | The pH of human blood is : a) 2 b) 10 c) 5.5 d) 7.3 | ||||
Ans. | 1. C 2. B 3. C 4. B 5. C 6. C 7. D 8. B 9. A 10.B | 11.A 12.D 13.C 14.D 15.B 16.B 17.A 18.B 19.A 20.D | 21.C 22.A 23.D 24.C 25.A 26.B 27.A 28.D 29.C 30.D | 31.C 32.A 33.C 34.A 35.B 36.A 37.C 38.B 39.B 40.C | 41.C 42.C 43.C 44.D 45.A 46.D 47.B 48.C 49.A 50.D |
SSC FCI EXAM GENERAL AWARENESS SOLVED PAPER SET-1 (EXAM HELD ON: 05-02-2012)
1. | In which year did Gandhiji start Satyagraha Movement ? A) 1919 B) 1927 C) 1934 D) 1942 | ||||
2. | An ecosystem consists of A) producers, consumers and decomposers in a particular area. B) all the plants and animals of an area. C) a living community and its environment. D) carnivorous and herbivorous of an area | ||||
3. | The telephone was invented by A) G. Marconi B) Alexander Graham Bell C) J.L Baird D) Thomas Barrow | ||||
4. | The crop mainly grown in hills is A) Sweet corn B) Sweet jowar C) Sweet potato D) Sweet pea | ||||
5. | Who is called as the 'Prophet of New India ' A) Dayanand Saraswati B) Sri Ramakrishna D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy D) Swami Vivekananda | ||||
6. | Ethnic group Mongoloids are found in India in A) Southern region B) South-central region C) North-western region D) North-eastern region | ||||
7. | When a vibrating tuning fork is placed on table, a loud sound is heard. This is due to A) reflection B) refraction C) forced vibrations D) damped vibrations | ||||
8. | An insect-catching plant is A) Australian Acacia B) Smilax C) Nepenthes D) Nerium | ||||
9. | The method not used as a Biological control is A) Use of predators of a pest. B) Pheromone traps C) Use of pesticides D) Use of neem extracts | ||||
10. | The States in India are demanding greater autonomy from the centre in the ___ field , A) Legislative B) Administrative C) Financial D) All the above | ||||
11. | Light houses are places with powerful lights to A) guide and resolve traffic jams in crowded metro-cities during nights B) guide and help large crowds at religious gatherings during nights C) indicate to the incoming war-ships, the location of a harbour during night D) guide and warn the ships coming from different directions in the oceans. | ||||
12. | In a Capitalistic Economy, the Prices are determined by A) Demand and Supply B) Government Authorities C) Buyers in the Market D) Sellers in the Market | ||||
13. | Who of the following has not been an interlocutor on Jammu & Kashmir ? A) M.M. Ansari B) Radha Kumar C) Shujaat Bukhari D) Dilop Padgaonkar | ||||
14. | The Zone of Earth's atmosphere immediately above its surface up to a height of about 16 kms above equator and 8 Kms over the poles is known as A) Mesosphere B) Thermosphere C) Troposphere D) Stratosphere | ||||
15. | The term 'Pitcher' is associated with A) Wrestling B) Boxing C) Baseball D) Basketball | ||||
16. | The filament of electric bulb is made up of A) Copper B) Nichrome C) Lead D) Tungsten | ||||
17. | Which of the following is called ' Brown paper " A) Jute B) Cotton C) Rubber D) Tea | ||||
18. | A Secular State is one which : A) has no religion of its own B) is irreligious C) is anti- religion D) takes into consideration the religious sentiments of the people | ||||
19. | What does Jahangir means ? A) National Monarch B) The Grand Monarch C) Conqueror of the world D) Hero of hundred battles | ||||
20. | Gol Gumbaz is in A) Konark B) Hyderabad C) Puri D) Bijapur | ||||
21. | The early Buddhist scriptures were composed in A) Prakrit texts B) Pali texts C) Sanskrit texts D) Pictographical text | ||||
22. | In Mohanjadaro, the Largest building is A) the great bath B) a granary C) the Pillared hall D) a two storeyed house | ||||
23. | Where was the Royal Durbar held on November 1st 1858 to issue the Queen's proclamation ? A) Lucknow B) Kanpur D) Delhi D) Allahabad | ||||
24. | Male(Anopheles) mosquito feeds on: A) Blood of man B) Nectar of flower C) Blood of Culex D) Blood of leech | ||||
25. | Tooth paste is a product sold under : A) Monopolistic Competition B) Perfect Competition C) Monopoly D) Duopoly | ||||
26. | The National Development Council includes : A) all central Cabinet Ministers B) Chief Ministers of all the States C) Cabinet Ministers of all the States and the Centre D) Members of the Estimates Committee of the Parliament | ||||
27. | Which of the following is not a cause of low productivity in Indian agriculture A) Co-operative farming B) Inadequate inputs availability C) Sub-division and fragmentation of Land D) Poor finance and marketing facilities. | ||||
28. | The gas that is used in the manufacture of vanaspati ghee is A) Oxygen B) Carbon dioxide C) Hydrogen D) Nitrogen | ||||
29. | Cement is usually a mixture of A) Calcium silicate and calcium aluminate B) Calcium silicate and calcium ferrate C) Calcium aluminate and calcium ferrate D) Lime stone and silicon dioxide | ||||
30. | Which of the following is not a Hardware ? A) Processor chip B) Printer C) Mouse D) Java | ||||
31. | Scurvy is caused due to the deficiency of : A) Vitamin- D B) Vitamin - K C) Vitamin - E D) Vitamin - C | ||||
32. | According to a study conducted by Hyderabad's National Institute of Nutrition, The healthiest of 14 fresh fruits commonly consumed in India with maximum' Goodness Index' is A) Indian Plum B) Mango C) Guava D) Custard apple | ||||
33. | The Parliament can legislate on subjects given in the Union List only in consultation with the State Government for the State of : A) Assam B) Rajasthan C) Jammu & Kashmir D) Kerala | ||||
34. | Tsunamis are waves generated by A) Earthquakes beneath the Sea B) Moon's pull C) High tides of the oceans D) Cyclones | ||||
35. | Which is the largest State of India ? A) Madhya Pradesh B) Andhra Pradesh C) Rajasthan D) Maharashtra | ||||
36. | Which one of the following is a system software A) Database programs B) Word processors C) Spreadsheets D) Compilers | ||||
37. | A piece of wood is held under water. The upthrust on it will be : A) Equal to the weight of the wood B) less than weight of the wood C) more than weight of the wood D) zero | ||||
38. | Kamakhya temple is an important place of tourism in the State of A) Tamil Nadu B) Assam C) Himachal Pradesh D) Manipur | ||||
39. | Electric bulbs are filled with A) Nitrogen B) Carbon dioxide C) Argon D) Oxygen | ||||
40. | The atmospheric gas that is mainly responsible for Green House effect: A) Ozone B) Oxygen C) Nitrogen D) Cabondioxide | ||||
41. | Wisdom teeth is the A) 1st molar teeth B) 2nd molar teeth C) 3rd molar teeth D) 4th molar teeth | ||||
42. | Who of the following pairs of Nobel Laureates in Physics was awarded 2010 Nobel Prize ? A) John C Mather, George F. Smoot B) Albert fert, Peter Grunberg C) David J Gross, Frank. Wilczek D) Andre Geim, Konstantin Novoselov | ||||
43. | "Tabal Chongli" is a form of folk dance associate with the State of A) West Bengal B) Assam C) Andhra Pradesh D) Maharashtra | ||||
44. | Who is the supreme Commander-in-Chief of armed forces of the country ? A) Defence Minister B) Prime Minister C) Senior-most among the three service Chiefs. D) President | ||||
45. | Which of the following is correctly matched ? A) Assam-Itanagar B) Arunachal Pradesh-Guwahati C) Tripura-Agartala D) Nagaland-Shillong | ||||
46. | The purest form of Iron is A) Cast iron B) Steel B) Pig iron D) Wrought iron | ||||
47. | The caste system of India was created for : A) Immobility of labour B) recognition of the dignity of labour C) economic uplift D) occupational division of labour | ||||
48. | The iron ore which contains 72 % of iron is A) Magnetite B) Limonite C) Haematite D) Siderite | ||||
49. | Surat is located on the banks of the river : A) Narmada B) Sharavathi C) Mahi D) Tapti | ||||
50. | The tusk of elephant is an enormously enlarged: A) Upper incisor B) Upper canine C) lower canine D) lower incisor | ||||
Ans. | 1. A 2. A 3. B 4. 5. B 6. D 7. D 8. C 9. A 10. D | 11. D 12. A 13. C 14. C 15. C 16. D 17. B 18. A 19. C 20. D | 21.B 22. A 23. D 24. A 25. A 26. *A & B 27. A 28. C 29. A 30. D | 31. D 32. C 33. C 34. A 35. C 36. B 37. A 38. B 39. C 40. D | 41.C 42.D 43.B 44.D 45.C 46.D 47.D 48.A 49.D 50.A |
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