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Recruitment of Assistants in Reserve Bank of India

Applications (App.) are invited for the post of Assistant in Reserve Bank of India (RBI/Bank) from Indian citizens, subjects of Nepal and subjects of Bhutan and persons of Indian origin who have migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and East African countries or Kenya, Uganda and United Republic of Tanzania with the intention of permanently settling in India and in whose favour Eligibility Certificates have been issued by Government of India.

 Before applying, Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the eligibility criteria for the post. Candidates are requested to apply online through Bank’s website www.rbi.org.in

IMPORTANT DATES:


Website Link Open                                     01.03.2012 to 25.03.2012

Date of Written Test                                   29.04.2012

Payment of fees at Bank Branches            01.03.2012 to 27.03.2012

Name of the Post :  Assistants

Number of Posts : 1000 



ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
(a) Age (as on 01-03-2012):
Between 18 and 28 years candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/03/1984 and not later than 01/03/1994.

Educational Qualifications (as on 01-03 -2012):  
At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC. A candidate belonging to Ex-servicemen category should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service.


Scheme of Selection: Selection will be through Written Examinations (‘WE’) and Interview. The ‘WE’ will be for 200 marks and is scheduled to be held on Sunday, April 29, 2012

1. Written examination will be Objective type and consist of five Objective Type tests, viz. (i) Test of Reasoning (ii) Test of English Language (iii) Test of Numerical Ability (iv) Test of General Awareness and (v) Test of Computer Knowledge, each part carrying 40 marks. A candidate has to qualify in each part of the Objective test separately.
2. Roll No. of the candidates successful in ‘WE’ will be available on the Bank’s website and a brief notice thereof will be published in leading newspapers in mid June 2012.
3. Only such number of candidates will be called for interview who stand sufficiently high in merit on the aggregate marks of the Objective Tests, such merit being decided by the Bank in relation to the number of vacancies to be filled in.
4. Final selection will be on the basis of candidate’s performance in the written examination and interview taken together in order of merit.
   
   
   HOW TO APPLY
   GUIDELINES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION :
   (Note- Candidates should have valid email ID. This will help him/her in getting call letter/ interview advices, etc. by e-mail)
   OPTION-I: PAYMENT OF FEE (OFFLINE PAYMENT):
   (i) Candidates should first scan their photograph and signature as detailed under guidelines for scanning the photograph and signature.
   (ii) Candidates to visit Bank's website www.rbi.org.in for filling the Online Application Form.
   (iii) Fill the application carefully. In the event of the candidate not able to fill the data in one go, he/she can save the data already entered. When the data is saved, registration number and password will be generated by the system and displayed on the screen. Candidates should note down the registration number and password. Email & SMS indicating the Registration number and Password will be sent. Candidates can reopen the saved data using Registration number and password and edit the particulars, if needed. This facility will be available for three times only. Once the application is filled complete, candidate should submit the data. Candidates should take a printout of the system generated fee payment challan immediately. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter. The registration at this stage is provisional.
   (iv) Fee Payment: Fee payment will be accepted from 2nd working day after registration and can be made within three working days at any branch of any one of the banks, viz. Bank of Baroda / Bank of India / Indian Overseas Bank / Central Bank of India / Punjab National Bank / United Bank of India. System generated fee payment challan will be used for depositing fee. (For example: If one has registered on 23.02.2012, then he/she will be able to deposit the fee from 25th to 28th February, 2012, considering 26th is a non- working day). Once fee paid, the registration process is completed.
   (v) Candidate will receive registration confirmation by SMS/e-mail after two working days from the date of payment of fees. Please ensure to furnish correct Mobile number / e-mail address to receive the registration confirmation.
   Note- - There is also a provision to reprint the submitted application containing fee details, after three days from the date of fee payment.
   OPTION-II: PAYMENT OF FEES: [ONLINE PAYMENT] :
   (I) FOLLOW STEPS (i) to (iii) GIVEN UNDER OPTION-I ABOVE. However, fee payment challan will not be generated and fee payment will have to made online through payment gateway available thereat.
   (II) After ensuring the correctness of the particulars of the application form candidates are required to pay fees through the payment gateway integrated with the application, following the instructions available on the screen. No change/edit will be allowed thereafter.
   (III) The payment can be made by using MASTER/VISA debit/ credit cards or Internet Banking by providing information as asked on the screen. Transaction charges for online payment will be borne by the candidates.
   (IV) On successful completion of the transaction, e-receipt and application form will be generated; Candidates can take a printout for their record.
   (V) If the online transaction has not been successfully completed, Candidates may register again. Candidates may then revisit Online Application link and fill in their application details again and make payment online. Note- - There is also a provision to reprint the eReceipt and Application form containing fee details, at later stage.
   7. GENERAL RULES/ INSTRUCTIONS :
   (I) Candidates need not submit /send at any address, application printouts or any certificates or copies thereof at the time of online application. Their candidature will be considered on the strength of the information declared in the application. If at any stage, it is found that any information furnished in the online application is false/ incorrect or if according to the Bank, the candidate does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, his/ her candidature/ appointment is liable to be cancelled/ terminated.
   (ii) All educational qualifications should have been obtained from recognised universities/ institutions in India or abroad. If grades are awarded instead of marks, candidates should clearly indicate its numerical equivalent.
   (iii) Candidates should satisfy themselves about their eligibility for the post applied for. The Bank would admit to the ‘WE’' all the candidates applying for this post with the requisite fee (wherever applicable) on the basis of the information furnished in the online application and shall determine their eligibility only at the final stage, i.e. Interview stage.
   (iv) The Bank shall not entertain requests from the candidates seeking advice about their eligibility to apply.
   (v) All registered candidates will be required to download the call letters from Bank’s website which will be made available at appropriate time but well before the ‘WE’ date. An intimation about the same will be sent by Email / SMS.
   (vi) Candidates will have to appear for the '‘WE’' at their own expense. However, those called for interview, will be reimbursed to and fro actual II AC railway fare by the shortest route from the place of their residence/place of work to the place of interview, whichever is nearer.
   (vii) In all correspondence with the Bank, Registration number received on submission of application and Roll no. indicated in 'AL' must be quoted.
   (viii) Candidates already in service of Govt./quasi-Govt. organisations and public sector banks /undertakings will have to produce a "no objection certificate" from their employer, at the time of interview. However, before appointment in RBI, a proper discharge certificate from the employer will have to be produced.
   (ix) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification.
   (x) In all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examinations, interview, assessment, prescribing minimum qualifying standards in ‘‘WE’' and interview, in relation to number of vacancies and communication of result, the Bank's decision shall be final and binding on the candidates and no correspondence shall be entertained in this regard.
   (xi) Mobile phones, pagers or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the premises, where the examination is being conducted. Any infringement of these instructions shall entail disqualification including ban from future examinations.
   (xii) The Bank will not furnish the mark-sheet to candidates. However, the ‘‘WE’' and interview marks may be available on the Banks ‘website after the declaration of the final result.
   (xiii) The post is also open to the employees of RBI (staff candidates) who satisfy the eligibility criteria separately stipulated by the Bank.
   (xiv) Any resultant dispute arising out of this advertisement shall be subject to the sole jurisdiction of the Courts situated in Mumbai only.

Recruitment of 8500 Assistant (Clerk) vacancies in the State Bank of India

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2012 is that SBI had announced the 8500 Assistant Vacancies in the clerical cadre.This Advertisement in already a modification  in the ADVERTISEMENT NO. CRPD/CR/2011-12/05 Dated 27.12.2012

Here are some of the Details of 8500 Assistant vacancies in the State Bank of India.Candidates must read the Details below for applying Online for Assistant Vacancies in the SBI

Number of Vacancies:  8500 (Gen-3145, SC-2069, ST- 1337, OBC- 1949).The vacancies listed there also includes those vacancies that were advertised in the previous SBI Clerical Advt for SC/ST/OBC.

Pay scale: Rs 7200-400/3-8400-500/3-9900-600/4-12300-700/7-17200-1300/1-18500-800/1-19300.

Probation Period: 6 months.Probation period is the time period during which the performance of newly appointed Candidates will be evaluated.If the Performance of candidates is satisfactory after the Probation period then HE/SHE will be regularised there by ending his/her probation period.

Eligibility Criteria: Interested Candidates who wish to apply for 8500 Assistant vacancies in the SBI must posses the below mentioned eligibility criteria.

Age Limit (As on 01.12.2011): Min Age: 18 years and Max: 28 years.

Educational Qualifications (As on 01.12.2011): Candidates must posses the below mentioned educational Qualifications

Min 12th Std Pass with 60 % marks (For Gen Candidates)  and 55 % marks (For SC/ST/PWD candidates)

OR

A Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognised University of India. (Percentage in Graduation Does not matter) 

Additional Qualifications: Apart from the academic qualification mentioned above candidates must also

• Have the ability to write and speak English Language fluently.
• Have the Knowledge of Local Language.

Application Fees: An application fee of Rs 350 (For Gen and OBC Candidates) and Rs 50 (For Others) will have to be deposited either by Online Mode Or By Offline mode in any Branch of State bank of India before the last date.

Procedure for Applying: Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned eligibility criteria can send their Applications Online by using the below mentioned procedure.

(I) Payment of Fees (Offline): Candidates who wish to apply with Offline Fee Payment method must fill their Online Application at www.statebankofindia.com. Candidates must carefully fill the Online Application form by following the On-Screen Instruction.After submitting the Online Application form, the system will generate a Fee Payment Challan.This Fee Payment must be printed and used for Payment of Application fee in the State bank of India.After the Payment of Application fees, the registration process is completed.

(II) Payment of Fees (Online): In this case, candidates are required to Submit their applications Online at the  www.statebankofindia.com. and deposit their Application fees Online by using VISA/Master Card/ Debit Card or Net Banking.After the Payment of Application fees the system will generate an e-receipt that must printed and preserved as a record.After Submitting the Online Application, the System will generate an Application form that must be printed and preserved till the final selection

Important Dates to Note:

Online Registration will start form : 5th March, 2012

Last date for Submitting the Online Applications: 26th March, 2012

Application Fees can be paid In Between: 7th March, 2012 to 31st March, 2012

Date of Written Exam:  27.05.2012 and 03.06.2012

Dates for Downloading the Call Letter:  After 12th May, 2012

Details: Candidates applying for the post of Assistants in State Bank of India must read the Detailed Advt, from the Link given below.

SBI Assistant Vacancy Detailed Advt. 2011-2012

Department of School Education Andhra Pradesh Teachers Recruitment

Department of School Education, Andhra Pradesh invites application from eligible candidates for the recruitment of Assistant Teachers in Government, Zilla Parishad, Mandal Parishad Schools, and Schools under the control of the Tribal Welfare Department and Municipalities in the State through District Selection Committee.
Name of the Post and Number of Vacancies
Assistant Teachers: 21343 vacancies in various subjects

• Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT): 11131 vacancies
• School Assistants: 5695 vacancies
• Physical Education Teachers: 364 vacancies
• Language Pandits: 1998 vacancies

Important Dates

• Opening date for online application: 16 February 2012
• Last date for payment of fee: 16 March 2012
• Last date for online application: 17 March 2012

Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification

• Secondary Grade Teachers (SGT): Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, AP or Any other & D.Ed Certificate, also having APTET pass certificate/Memorandum of Marks.
• School Assistants: Candidates must possess Bachelors Degree & B.Ed Degree in concerned subject, also having APTET pass certificate/ Memorandum of Marks.
• Physical Education Teachers (PET): Must possess Intermediate Certificate issued by the Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh or equivalent & U.G.D.P.Ed. or Bachelor's Degree and a B.P.Ed or M.P.Ed recognized by NCTE.
• Language Pandit: Must possess Bachelors Degree & B.Ed Degree in concerned subject, also having APTET pass certificate/Memorandum of Marks.

Age Limit (as on 1 July 2012) Minimum 18 years; Maximum 39 years
Application Fee: The applicants have to pay a fee of Rs 250 towards application processing and Teachers Recruitment Test for each post through APONLINE or e-seva centers. Selection Procedure: The Recruitment shall be through a selection process consisting of Written Test. The total marks shall be 100 (One Hundred), out of which 80% shall be for the Written Test (Teachers Recruitment Test) and remaining 20% for APTET score for all the posts except Physical Education Teacher for which the total 100 marks shall be for the written test only.
How to Apply: Candidates can apply online on the website http://apdsc.cgg.gov.in/ from 16 February 2012.
For more details; please CLICK HERE

APSRTC Visakapatnam Region: 115 Driver Posts

Applications are invited for the for the following posts

Driver: 115postsQualification: Candidates must have reading and writing knowledge in Telugu/Urdu, must possess HTV license Application Fee: Rs.100/- (Rupees one Hundred only) for each application How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application form available in any Bus Depot of Visakapatnam and should submit the filled application form with Photostat copies of all documents in the same Depot Last date: 21.03.2012 For more details Click here

APSRTC Krishna Region: 254 Conductor Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Conductor: 254posts Qualification: Candidates should pass SSC Application Fee: Rs.100/- (Rupees one Hundred only) for each application How to apply: Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application form available on any Bus Depot of Krishna and should submit the filled application form with Photostat copies of all documents in the same Depot Last date: 20.03.2012 For more details Click here

AP Model Schools Recruitment 2012

AP Model Schools notification 2012 released by www.dseap.gov.in for the recruitment of Principals, Post Graduate and Trained Graduate Teachers. Model School recruitment 2012 in AP is notified through Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan, Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad under Model Schools Project.

 

AP Model Schools Recruitment 2012 Important Dates:

 

 

• Commencement of AP Model Schools Notification: 6th February, 2012

• Commencement of AP Model Schools Online Form: 29th February, 2012 at: apms.cgg.gov.in

• Last Date of Submitting AP Model Schools Online Application Form: 16th March, 2012

• Start Date of Submission of AP Model Schools Application Fee: 28th February, 2012 from APONLINE or e-Seva

• Last Date of Making Payment of AP Model Schools Application Fee: 15th March, 2012

• AP Model Schools Application Form Submission User Guide: 28th February, 2012 at: apms.cgg.gov.in

• AP Model Schools Eligibility Criteria – Age/Educational Qualification: 1st July, 2012

• AP Model Schools Written Test Date: 10th May, 2012 for TGT and PGT

• AP Model Schools Exam Date for Principals: 11th May, 2012

AP Model Schools Notification:

 

AP Model Schools notification 2012 is notified through a notification number 01/RMSA/Model Schools/2012 dated 6th February, 2012. AP Model Schools notification is released in pursuance of the orders of the Government in G.O.Ms. No. 254 Finance (SMPC-1) Department dated 3rd December, 2012. You can download apms.cgg.gov.in notification for AP Model School recruitment 2012 from: http://www.dseap.gov.in/NOTIFICATION%20FULL.pdf in PDF file. 

 

AP Model Schools Recruitment 2012 Details:

 

There are total 7100 posts for Principals (355), Post Graduate Teachers (4615) and Trained Graduate Teachers (2130) for Model Schools in the State of Andhra Pradesh. Model School recruitment Application Form will be made available through 2012 apms.cgg.gov.in and selection will be filled by State Selection Committee.

 

Andhra Pradesh Model Schools Information Bulletin 2012:

 

AP Model Schools information bulletin 2012 to satisfy eligibility criteria will be made available at: apms.cgg.gov.in, www.dseap.gov.in and www.rmsaap.nic.in. Candidates can download AP Model Schools information bulletin 2012 free of cost from: apms.cgg.gov.in to know more details about educational qualification, eligibility criteria, how to apply, application form, application fee, age limit, reservation, relaxation, recruitment details, important dates, hall tickets, results, selection procedure, syllabus, pay scale etc.

 

AP Model Schools Recruitment Application Fee:

 

Eligible candidates have to pay Rs. 250 as application processing fee for AP Model Schools recruitment 2012 through APONLINE or e-seva for each post.

 

AP Model Schools Application Form Submission:

 

Details of AP Model Schools Application Form 2012 and submission process will be updated at: apms.cgg.gov.in, www.dseap.gov.in and www.rmsaap.nic.in from 28th February, 2012.

 

Model Schools Recruitment 2012 Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

 

Post-wise educational qualification will be updated through apms.cgg.gov.in information bulletin for PGT, TGT and Principals. Candidates should have minimum degree of Graduation and Post Graduation along with B. Ed. to apply for apms.cgg.gov.in recruitment.

 

Age Limit:

 

Minimum age should be 18 years and maximum 39 years (44 years for BC/ST/SC and 49 years for PWD) as on 1st July, 2012 for the post of PGT and TGT to apply online for apms.cgg.gov.in recruitment 2012.

 

Age for the post of Principal should be between 35 and 50 years as on 1st July, 2012 to apply for Model School recruitment 2012 in Andhra Pradesh. 

 

AP Model Schools Recruitment Exam Date:

 

Written test for Model School recruitment in AP has been scheduled on 10th May, 2012 from 10AM to 1 PM for PGT and from 2PM to 5 PM for TGT. AP Model Schools exam date for Principal has been scheduled on 11th May, 2012 from 10AM to 1PM.

 

AP Model Schools recruitment 2012 details for hall ticket, exam structure, post-wise eligibility, vacancy and educational qualification will be notified through apms.cgg.gov.in information bulletin.

 

Eligible candidates are advised to apply online only visiting: apms.cgg.gov.in or www.rmsaap.nic.in for the post of Principals, PGT and TGT in the Model Schools of Andhra Pradesh State.

 

www.dseap.gov.in has notified Model School Teachers recruitment 2012 which will be updated through apms.cgg.gov.in or www.rmsaap.nic.in for total 7100 posts. 

 

Now, you can apply for AP Model Schools recruitment 2012 through: apms.cgg.gov.in for 7100 Principals, PGT and TGT. You can apply forapdsc.cgg.gov.in also.

IBPS PROBATIONARY OFFICERS / MANAGEMENT TRAINEES CWE 2012

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS House, Post Box No.8587, Kandivali (East), Mumbai - 400101
Published at sarkari-naukri(dot)blogspot(dot)com
IBPS, an autonomous body, has been authorised by the IBA and has received mandates from 19 Public Sector Banks to conduct the recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees posts twice in a year for their requirements.

2nd Common Written Examination (CWE) will be conducted by the IBPS as a per-requisites for selection of personnel for Probationary Officers (PO)/ Management Trainees posts in the following 19 Public Sector Bank.

• Allahabad Banks / Andhra Bank/ Bank of Baroda/ Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/ Canara Bank/ Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/ Dena Bank/ Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas Bank/ Oriental Bank of Commerce/ Punjab National Bank/ Punjab & Sind Bank/ Syndicate Bank/ Union Bank of India/ United Bank of India/ UCO Bank/ Vijaya Bank

Those will be successful in the Common Written Exam (CWE) will be given a scorecard (Like CAT exam of IIM) and may apply to any of the participating bank when they come up with their job vacancy and then these successful candidates have quote their personal details and their CWE scores.

 Each of the bank will issue individual recruitment notifications, details of  vacancies, eligibility criteria etc. separately.

Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts :

• Age : 20-30 years, age relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/ PWDs/ Ex.-SM
• Qualification : Graduate in any discipline.

How to Apply for CWE :  Candidates need to apply Online at IBS website from 09/03/2012 to 30/03/2012 only.

Important Dates :

1. Payment of Online Application Fees : 09/03/2012 to 30/03/2012 
2. Payment of Offline Application Fees : 12/03/2012 to 07/04/2012 
3. Start date of Online submission of Application : 09/03/2012
4. Last date for online submission of Application :  30/03/2012
5. Date of CWE Exam : 17/06/2012

Please visit http://www.ibps.in for all the details available and to submit the application online from 09/03/2012 onwards.

UPSC CIVIL SERVICES NOTIFICATION 2012

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION (UPSC) 
Dholpur House, Shahjahan road, New Delhi - 110069

Civil Service Examination, 2012

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) will hold the Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2012 on 20/05/2012 for recruitment of various posts of Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS), Indian Police Service (IPS) and certain other Group 'A' and Group 'B' Central Services / Posts.

Eligibility:

• Age : Not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years as on 01/08/2012. The upper age is relaxable for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories of candidates to the extent specified in the Notice.
• Educational Qualification: Degree of a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
• Physical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit according to the Regulations given in notice.
• Number of Attempts: The maximum number of attempts permissible to different categories of aspirants, who are otherwise eligible will be as follows:
  • General Category : Four
  • Physical Handicapped : Seven
  • OBC : Seven
  • SC / ST : No Limit

Online Application Submission : Candidates must apply Online also at http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php upto 05/03/2012.

Fee: Deposit Rs.50/- (No fee for Female/ SC/ST/PH candidates) either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by Cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/ State Bank of Bikaner
& Jaipur/ Sate Bank of Hyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala /State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card.

Candidates can obtain details of the examination, venues of the examination and syllabus etc. at http://upsc.gov.in/exams/notifications/2012/csp/upsc%20civil%20services%202012.pmd.pdf.

BANK EXAMS GENERAL AWARENESS PRACTICE QUESTIONS

1. Microfinance institutions (MFI) were classified as a new category of non-banking financial company (NBFC) by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in November 2011. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
I. The margin cap for NBFC-MFIs is fixed at 12 per cent.
II. Interest on individual loans must not exceed 24 per cent per annum
III. Loan processing charges should not exceed one per cent
a) I only
b) I and II only
c) II and III only

d) III and I only

e) I, II and III

2. Only two supercomputers from India have made it to the TOP500 List of the world’s most powerful supercomputers unveiled in November 2011. They are based at which of the following locations?
I. Tata Computational Research Laboratories
II. Centre for Development of Advanced Computing
III. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
IV. Tata Institute of Fundamental Research
a) I and II

b) I and III

c) II and III
d) II and IV
e) III and IV

3. Which of the following statements about opening bank accounts for beneficiaries of MGNREGS and other social security schemes is/are correct?
I. RBI has asked banks to ensure opening of Aadhaar-enabled banks accounts
II. Aadhaar identity cards are accepted as valid documents under the Know Your Customer norms for opening bank accounts
III. RBI has said accounts based on the Aadhaar unique national identification number should also be opened for residents of villages with population of less than 2,000 for promoting financial inclusion
a) I only
b) I and II only
c) II and III only
d) III and I only

e) I, II and III

4. Which of the following has affirmed its ‘BBB- with stable outlook’ credit rating for leading banks such as State Bank of India, HDFC Bank, ICICI Bank and Bank of India in December 2011?

a) Standard & Poor’s

b) Moody’s
c) Deloitte
d) DBRS
e) Fitch

5. Insurance companies have to complete a minimum of how many years of functioning for becoming eligible to list on stock markets according to guidelines issued by IRDA in December 2011?
a) 2 years
b) 3 years
c) 5 years
d) 7 years

e) 10 years

6. The revised Companies Bill, 2011 was cleared by the Union Cabinet on December 1, 2011. Which of the following statements about its features on the status of independent directors (IDs) on company boards is/are correct?
I. IDs will not be liable for legal action in case of malpractices by the companies
II. At least 50 per cent of a company’s board should consist of IDs if the company has executive chairman
III. A person would not be able to hold the directorship in more than 20 companies
a) I only

b) I and II only

c) II and III only
d) III and I only
e) I, II and III

7. India Telecom 2011 was organised in New Delhi in December 2011. Which of the following statements about targets set by the National Telecom Policy (NTP) is/are correct?
I. Broadband connections available on demand by the year 2015
II. Broadband access to all village Panchayats through optical fibre by the year 2014
III. 100 per cent rural teledensity by 2020
a) I only
b) I and II only
c) II and III only
d) III and I only

e) I, II and III

8. India was elected Chairman of International ____ Council in December 2011.
a) Tea

b) Sugar

c) Coffee
d) Spices
e) Rubber

9. Which of the following will be set up by the government to enhance the research and innovation capabilities of the Indian biotech industry?
a) Biotechnology Industry Innovation Forum
b) Biotechnology Industry Regulatory Authority
c) Biotechnology Industry Entrepreneurship Initiative

d) Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council

e) Biotechnology Industry Research & Development Fund

10. Which private sector company is a member of the Afghan Iron and Steel Consortium that has won mining rights for iron ore in Bamiyan province of Afghanistan?
a) JSW Steel
b) Jindal Steel and Power Ltd
c) Monnet Ispat

d) All the above

e) None of the above

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE MCQs

1.Match the following :
A, Pampas 1. Argentina
B CGYUDOS 2- Australia
C. Prairies 3. South Africa
D. Veldt 4. North America
E. Downs 5. Brazil
A B C D E
(a) 1 2 3 4 5
(b) 1 5 4 3 2
(c) 5 4 3 2 1
(d) 2 3 5 4 1
ANSWER (B)

2. Match the following :
Cities Natural Regions
A. Darwin 1. China type
B. New Orleans 2. Equatorial type
C San Francisco 3. Mediterranean type
D Vancouver 4. Tropical Monsoon type
5. West European
A B C D
(a) 4 1 3 5
(b) 3 5 2 1
(c) 4 5 3 1
(d) 3 1 2 5
ANSWER (A)
3. Mid-latitude forests have :
I. deciduous forests
ll. coniferous forests
III. evergreen forests
(a) I and II
(b) II and III
(c) I and II
(d) Only II
ANSWER (A)

4. In which region China type climate is found?
(a) South Japan
(b) South West Korea
(C) Natalin Africa
(d) All of the above
ANSWER (D)

5. Shallow-rooted trees are associated with:
(a) Savanna climate
(bl Temperate climate
(c) Tropical climate
(d) Equatorial climate
ANSWER (D)

6. Winter temperature ranging from 29°Cto 40°C, summer temperature about 1O°C,
Total annual precipitation about 25 cm and low humidity. These characterise . the ...,,.
climate :
(a) Taiga
(b) Tundra
(c) Mountain
(d) West European
ANSWER (B)

7. Which one of the following regions has Mediterranean type of climate?
(a) Cape Town region of South Africa
(b) Great Plains of North America
(C) North-EasternAusi1'alia
(d) Southern Algeria
ANSWER (A)

8.Match the following Cities
City Climatic Type
A. Auckland 1. Mediterranean
B. Lagos 2.Humid
Subtropical
C. San Francisco 3. Marine West
European
D. Shanghai 4. Equatorial
(a) A B C D
(b) 2 1 4 3
(c ) 2 4 1 3
(d) 3 1 4 2
ANSWER (B)

9. Match the following :
Timber Country
A. Cedar 1. Myanmar
B. Douglas Fir 2. Canada
C. Mahogany 3. Mexico
D. Teak 4. Honduras
ABCD
(a) 3 2 14
(b) 3 2 4 1
(c) 2 3 4 1
(d) 2 3 1 4
ANSWER (B)

10. Which one of the following activities occupies the largest area of the world '?
(a) Commercial plantation
(b) Pastoral herding
(c) Commercial grain farming
(d) Subsistance agriculture
ANSWER (B)

11. Which type of climate is known for the maximum diurnal range of temperature?
(a) Mediterranean
(b) Equatorial
(c) Hot desert
(d) Cold desert
ANSWER (C)

12. Which one of the following characteristics is not found in the convectional rainfall?
(a) Drizzling
(b) Lightning and thunder
(c) Torrential rain
(d) Afternoon rain
ANSWER (A)

13. Which of the following climatic type suffers change due to shifting of the World’s Pressure Belts?
(a) Equatorial type
(b) Tundra type
(c) Tropical desert type
(d) Monsoon
ANSWER (D)

14. The greatest average annual precipitation is in:
(a) Hawaii
(b) India
(c) Philippines
(d) West lndies
ANSWER (C)


15. The average annual temperature is 19°C. An average annual rainfall of about 120 cm is
distributed throughout the year. Late summer and autumn are the dreaded seasons of
hurricanes and typhoons. These are the climatic conditions of :
(a) China type
(b) Sudan type
(c) Tropical desert type
(d) Taiga Type
ANSWER (A)

16. A place having an average annual temperature of 27°C and an annual rainfall of
over 200 cm could be :
(a) Tehran
(b) Singapore
(c) Nagpur
(d) Moscow
ANSWER (B)

17. ln which of the following types of climate does the temperature never rise above 10°C
throughout the year ?
(a) Continental Climate ,
(b) Tundra Climate
(c) Mediterranean Climate
(d) Taiga Climate
ANSWER (B)

18. The region which does not receive most of its rainfall during winter, is :
(a) Central California
(b) Central North America
(c) South West Australia
(d) South West Africa
ANSWER (B)

19. The climate of a place is decided by :
(al proximity to the sea
(b) altitude
(c) latitude
(d) All of the above
ANSWER (D)


20. Which one of the following countries celebrates Christmas festival in summer
season?
(a) Australia
(b) Canada
(C) Mexico
(d) Italy
ANSWER (A)

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