SSC Touching New Milestones

The Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms constituted a Commission called the Subordinate Services Commission on 4^thNovember, 1975 which was subsequently re-designated as Staff Selection Commission effective from the 26^th September, 1977. The functions of the Staff Selection Commission have been enlarged from time to time and now it carries out the recruitment also to all Group ‘B’ posts in the pay scale of Rs 9300 to 34800 with a grade pay of Rs 4200. 

The Staff Selection Commission is an attached office of the Department of Personnel and Training and comprises of Chairman, two Members and a Secretary-cum-Controller of Examinations who are appointed on such terms and conditions as may be prescribed by the Central Government from time to time. The Commission has nine regional offices across the country.

Mandate

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has been mandated with recruitment of Group ‘C’ non-technical and Group ‘B’ non-gazetted posts in various Ministries/Departments of Government and their Attached and Subordinate Offices except those for which recruitment is made by the Railway Recruitment Boards and Industrial Establishments. The Commission has Impartiality, Objectivity and Suitability as its motto and has been living upto it all through the years.

Nationwide Network

The Staff Selection Commission has a nationwide network of nine Regional/Sub-Regional Offices. Seven Regional Offices are located at Allahabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai and New Delhi and two Sub-Regional Offices at Chandigarh and Raipur. The Regional/Sub-Regional Offices implement the policies and programmes of the Staff Selection Commission which include holding of Examinations at various centres of the country with the help of the State Government Authorities and conducting interviews of candidates in Regions.  A proposal to upgrade the Sub-Regional Offices at Chandigarh and Raipur is under the consideration of the Government.

Touching New Marks          

The number of applications in the Commission’s recruitments and finally successful has increased manifold in the past 3-4 years.  The Commission handled 61.78 lakh applications in 2010-11 compared to 19.64 lakh in 2009-10 and 10.27 lakh in 2008-09. In 2011-12 it had received 91.00 lakh applications as on 22^nd March, 2012. The number of candidates selected by it went upto 70356 in 2011-12   (as on 22^ndMarch, 2012) compared to 23658, 10576 and 6304 in 2010-11, 2009-10 and 2008-09 respectively. The number of candidates selected in 2011-12 is expected to  exceed 80,000 as some examination results are in the final stage of processing.

In order to deal with the huge numbers, the Commission has mooted a proposal for single Common Screening Test for different levels.The aim is to limit the ratio of second stage applications to vacancies. Presently this ratio is 260:1. Despite the large volume, the time taken by SSC to complete recruitment process is 12-13 months, compared to European nations’ 18-20 months.

Introduction of E-initiatives

The Commission maintains ten websites - nine at regional offices and one independent site at headquarters. The websites are continuously updated with the objective of making them as the most important source of information. The revamped and user-friendly website of the Commission launched in October, 2009 has attracted a viewership of 2.20 crore so far and has emerged as one of the largest viewed websites in the Government sector.

It places marks of the candidates at each stage of the examination and answer keys of objective type examinations on the website, inviting objections, consideration of objection of the candidates with the assistance of experts and initiating corrective measures. All results and marks are placed on the website in PDF format, results on the same day of finalization and marks immediately thereafter. The Commission has also introduced Administration of skill tests on computer with no cost to the candidates and introduction of Computer Proficiency Test for certain posts.

It is estimated that almost 75% of candidates selected by the Commission in 2010-11 have proficiency or working knowledge of computers.

On-line application submission

The Commission introduced online applications since February, 2010 for the benefit of the candidates.  It is estimated that each candidate registering online saves Rs.25 in postal and other costs and the Commission’s precious time as application processing is not required and data entry cost of Rs. 4 to 5 per application. This has helped in reducing the duration of recruitment cycle too. Approximately 35 lakhapplicants have registered online since its introduction and the percentage of online registration has been showing steady increase and touched 50% or above in recent examinations.

Other Major initiatives

The following major initiatives have been taken by the Commission in the last three years:-

·         Restructuring of all examinations and regrouping of posts based on the recommendations of the 2^nd Administrative Reforms Commission and an Expert Group constituted with the approval of the Government.

·         Introduction of measures in the HQ of the Commission for ensuring Zero error tolerance in vital confidential work.

·         Introduction of Quality Management Systems in Regional Offices with a view to effect continual improvement in the processes and to improve customer satisfaction levels. All nine Regional Offices of the Commission have obtained ISO 9001:2008 Certification for their Quality Management System. Western Regional Office at Mumbai is the last region to obtain the certification in March, 2012.

Regular Updation of Question Bank

                Examination restructuring and updation of syllabi require a well stocked and continuously replenished Question Bank of objective type question items. Therefore, the Commission has held 11 Question Bank Workshops so far. The latest Workshop for Question Bank on Statistics was recently held in Delhi this month, which was inaugurated by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions and in the PMO. The next is scheduled in Chennai in the second quarter of 2012. Through the Workshops held so far, the Commission has added about 40,000 pre-validated objective type questions to its well stocked Question Bank in several subjects.

Dependable Credentials

                The credibility and improved efficiency of the Commission have been appreciated by its client organizations and candidates population as evidenced by the growing popularity of its recruitments. Ministry of Home Affairs has been utilizing the services of the Commission in recent years for recruiting Intelligence Officers, Sub-Inspectors, Assistant Sub-Inspectors (for CISF), Constables (GD)/Riflemen/Sepoy, etc. in the Central Armed Police Forces and A&N Administration. The Commission is also assisting the Food Corporation of India this in recruitment to lower middle levels. In view of the experience  of SSC and its dependable credentials, a proposal of Ministry of Home Affairs to utilize the services of the Commission for recruitment of Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police has been accepted in principle.  A proposal to entrust recruitment of autonomous / statutory bodies to the Commission has also been under consideration of the Commission.

SSC Dates for PET/ Medical Examination 2012 for Recruitment of SI & Asst SI

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.

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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.

• 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)

Scheme of the Examination for different posts will be as followed
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.

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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 :

1. 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/-
2. Assistants (CSS) in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4600/- for Central Govt. Ministries/ Departments
3. 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/-
4. Inspector of Posts (Group B Non-Gazetted) in pay scales of Rs. Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
5. Sub-Inspectors in CBI in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
6. Assistant Enforcement Officers in Directorate of Enforcement in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4600/-
7. Divisional Accountants in CAG Offices  in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
8. Statistical Investigators Gr.II in the pay scale of Rs.9300-34800 Grade Pay Rs.4200/-
9. Auditors/ Junior Accountants / Accountants/  in various CAG Offices in the pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2800
10. Compilers in the office of RGI the pay scale of Rs. 5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
11. UDCs (Upper Division Clerk) in various Central Government Offices/ Departments in the pay scale Rs.5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400
12. Tax Assistants in various CBDT/ CBEC in the pay scale Rs.5200-20200 grade pay Rs.2400 
13. 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

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

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

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

• Senior Technical Assistant (Geophysics)

a)      Educational Qualification: Master's Degree in Geophysics or Applied Geophysics from a recognised University or equivalent
b)      Desirable Qualification: Two years' experience in Geophysical investigations related to Ground Water Exploration
c)      Age Limit: Maximum 30 years

• Research Investigator (Forestry)

a)      Educational Qualification: Master's Degree in Statistics or Operations Research or Forestry or Economics (with Statistics) or Commerce (with Statistics) or Mathematics (with Statistics) or Agriculture (with Statistics) or two years' Post-Graduate diploma in Forestry Management from a recognised Institute/University. (AND) One year's experience in collection or compilation or analysis of data including data in Agriculture or forestry work
b)      Desirable Qualification: NIL
c)      Age Limit: Maximum 30 years

• Senior Technical Assistant in the Directorate of Areca nut & Spices Development

a)      Educational Qualification: Degree in Agriculture followed by Post Graduate Degree in any branch of the Agricultural Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent
b)      Desirable Qualification: NIL
c)      Age Limit: Maximum 28 years

• Junior Engineer in Central Institute of Coastal Engineering for Fishery

a)      Educational Qualification: Diploma in Civil Engineering from recognised Board or Institute or equivalent. (AND Two years experience in survey and designs
b)      Desirable Qualification: NIL
c)      Age Limit: Maximum 30 years

• Handicrafts Promotion Officer in Office of the Development Commissioner (Handicrafts)

a)      Educational Qualification: Master's Degree in any subject from a recognised University or equivalent
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

a)      Educational Qualification: Master's Degree in Zoology or Fishery Science or Industrial Fisheries from a recognised university OR Post Graduate Diploma in Fishery Science from Central Institute of Fishery Education, Mumbai. (AND) One year experience in Sea Fishing and Gear Fabrication OR (i) Bachelor of Fishery Science (Nautical Science) from a recognised University. (ii) Three years experience in Sea Fishing and Gear Fabrication
b)      Desirable Qualification: NIL
c)      Age Limit: Maximum 30 years

• Deputy Ranger in Forest Survey of India, Southern Zone

a)      Educational Qualification: 12th standard or its equivalent or trained Forester or trained Forest Guard from the Regional Forestry School (AND) Should have at least 2 years experience in Forest Survey/working plan organisation/Forest Resource Survey work in State Forest Department
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

Selection Procedure for Recruitment in SSC Karnataka-Kerala Region
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

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

• Librarian

a)      Vacancy: 2
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

a)      Vacancy: 2
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

a)      Vacancy: 1
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

a)      Vacancy: 3
b)      Educational Qualification: 12^th 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

a)      Vacancy: 10
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

a)      Vacancy: 15
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

a)      Vacancy: 15
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) 1^st 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’

• 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.

JUNIOR TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

• 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.

PRESERVATION ASSISTANT, GRADE-I

• 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

JUNIOR ENGINEER (CIVIL)

• 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

SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT- I

• 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)

SENIOR SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT – III

• 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)

Last date of receipt of application : 09.04.2012
For complete advertisement visit : http://ssc.nic.in/whats%20new%20html/latest_news/English_Advertisement_ER.pdf

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)

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)

COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM _2011

COMBINED GRADUATE LEVEL EXAM _2011 PAPER

SSC Recruitment of Sub-Inspector in CAPFs, Assistant Sub-Inspector in CISF

STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SSC)
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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 :

1. 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
2. Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) (CISF) : 338 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. Rs.5200–20200/- Grade Pay Rs.2800 /-, Age : 20 - 25  years

Qualification : Graduation.

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,

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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