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Swami Vivekananda Speech

Wasim Khan — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 10:51:56 +0000

Swami Vivekananda’s Speech in Chicago which is till date considered as the best speech given on the ococasion of worlds religions meet specially in indian national language.

Sisters and Brothers of America,

It fills my heart with joy unspeakable to rise in response to the warm and cordial welcome which you have given us. I thank you in the name of the most ancient order of monks in the world;

I thank you in the name of the mother of religions, and I thank you in the name of millions and millions of Hindu people of all classes and sects.

My thanks, also, to some of the speakers on this platform who, referring to the delegates from the Orient, have told you that these men from far-off nations may well claim the honor of bearing to different lands the idea of toleration.

I am proud to belong to a religion which has taught the world both tolerance and universal acceptance. We believe not only in universal toleration, but we accept all religions as true.

I am proud to belong to a nation which has sheltered the persecuted and the refugees of all religions and all nations of the earth.

I am proud to tell you that we have gathered in our bosom the purest remnant of the Israelites, who came to Southern India and took refuge with us in the very year in which their holy temple was shattered to pieces by Roman tyranny.

I am proud to belong to the religion which has sheltered and is still fostering the remnant of the grand Zoroastrian nation. I will quote to you, brethren, a few lines from a hymn which I remember to have repeated from my earliest boyhood, which is every day repeated by millions of human beings : “As the different streams having their sources in different paths which men take through different tendencies, various though they appear, crooked or straight, all lead to Thee.”

The present convention, which is one of the most august assemblies ever held, is in itself a vindication, a declaration to the world of the wonderful doctrine preached in the Gita :

“Whosoever comes to Me, through whatsoever form, I reach him; all men are struggling through paths which in the end lead to me.”

Sectarianism, bigotry, and its horrible descendant, fanaticism, have long possessed this beautiful earth. They have filled the earth with violence, drenched it often and often with human blood, destroyed civilization and sent whole nations to despair.

Had it not been for these horrible demons, human society would be far more advanced than it is now. But their time is come; and I fervently hope that the bell that tolled this morning in honor of this convention may be the death-knell of all fanaticism, of all persecutions with the sword or with the pen, and of all uncharitable feelings between persons wending their way to the same goal.

Technical – Database Oracle DBA

Wasim Khan — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 06:48:35 +0000

Oracle DBA Questions

SNAPSHOT is used for [DBA]
a. Synonym, b. Table space, c System server, d Dynamic data replication Ans : D
We can create SNAPSHOTLOG for[DBA]
a. Simple snapshots, b. Complex snapshots, c. Both A & B, d Neither A nor B Ans : A
Transactions per rollback segment is derived from[DBA]
a. Db_Block_Buffers, b. Processes, c. Share d_Pool_Size, d. None of the above
Ans : B
ENQUEUE resources parameter information is derived from[DBA]
a. Processes or DDL_LOCKS and DML_LOCKS, b. LOG_BUFFER, c. DB__BLOCK_SIZE..
Ans : A
LGWR process writes information into
a Database files, b Control files, c Redolog files, d All the above. Ans : C
SET TRANSACTION USE ROLLBACK SEGMENT is used to create user objects in a particular Tablespace
a True, b False Ans : False
Databases overall structure is maintained in a file called
a Redolog file, b Data file, c Control file, d All of the above.
Ans : C
These following parameters are optional in init.ora parameter file DB_BLOCK_SIZE, PROCESSES
a True, b False Ans : False
Constraints cannot be exported through EXPORT command
a True, b False Ans : False
It is very difficult to grant and manage common privileges needed by different groups of database users using the roles
a True, b False Ans : False
What is difference between a DIALOG WINDOW and a DOCUMENT WINDOW regarding moving the window with respect to the application windowa Both windows behave the same way as far as moving the window is concerned.
b A document window can be moved outside the application window while a dialog window cannot be moved
c A dialog window can be moved outside the application window while a document window cannot be moved
Ans : C
What is the difference between a MESSAGEBOX and an ALERT

A messagebox can be used only by the system and cannot be used in user application while an alert can be used in user application also.

A alert can be used only by the system and cannot be use din user application while an messagebox can be used in user application also.

An alert requires an response from the userwhile a messagebox just flashes a message
and only requires an acknowledment from the user

An message box requires an response from the userwhile a alert just flashes a message an only
requires an acknowledment from the user Ans : C

Which of the following is not an reason for the fact that most of the processing is done at the server ?
a To reduce network traffic. b For application sharing, c To implement business rules centrally,
d None of the above
Ans : D
Can a DIALOG WINDOW have scroll bar attached to it ?
a Yes, b No Ans : B
Which of the following is not an advantage of GUI systems ?
a. Intuitive and easy to use., b. GUI’s can display multiple applications in multiple windows
c. GUI’s provide more user interface objects for a developer d. None of the above
Ans
What is the difference between a LIST BOX and a COMBO BOX ?a In the list box, the user is restricted to selecting a value from a list but in a combo box the user can type in value which is not in the listb A list box is a data entry area while a combo box can be used only for control purposes
c In a combo box, the user is restricted to selecting a value from a list but in a list box the
user can type in a value which is not in the list

d None of the above
Ans : A
In a CLIENT/SERVER environment , which of the following would not be done at the client ?
a User interface part, b Data validation at entry line, c Responding to user events,
d None of the above Ans : D
Why is it better to use an INTEGRITY CONSTRAINT to validate data in a table than to use a STORED
PROCEDURE ?
a Because an integrity constraint is automatically checked while data is inserted into or updated in a table while a stored procedure has to be specifically invoked
b Because the stored procedure occupies more space in the database than a integrity constraint definition
c Because a stored procedure creates more network traffic than a integrity constraint definition
Ans : A
Which of the following is not an advantage of a client/server model ?
a. A client/server model allows centralised control of data and centralised implementation of business rules.
b A client/server model increases developer;s productivity
c A client/server model is suitable for all applications
d None of the above.
Ans : C
What does DLL stands for ?
a Dynamic Language Library
b Dynamic Link Library
c Dynamic Load Library
d None of the above
Ans : B
POST-BLOCK trigger is a
a Navigational trigger
b Key trigger
c Transactional trigger
d None of the above
Ans : A
The system variable that records the select statement that SQL * FORMS most recently used
to populate a block is
a SYSTEM.LAST_RECORD
b SYSTEM.CURSOR_RECORD
c SYSTEM.CURSOR_FIELD
d SYSTEM.LAST_QUERY
Ans: D
Which of the following is TRUE for the ENFORCE KEY field
a ENFORCE KEY field characterstic indicates the source of the value that SQL*FORMS uses to populate the field
b A field with the ENFORCE KEY characterstic should have the INPUT ALLOWED charaterstic turned off
a Only 1 is TRUE
b Only 2 is TRUE
c Both 1 and 2 are TRUE
d Both 1 and 2 are FALSE
Ans : A
What is the maximum size of the page ?
a Characters wide & 265 characters length
b Characters wide & 265 characters length
c Characters wide & 80 characters length
d None of the above
Ans : B
A FORM is madeup of which of the following objects
a block, fields only,
b blocks, fields, pages only,
c blocks, fields, pages, triggers and form level procedures,
d Only blocks.
Ans : C
For the following statements which is true
1 Page is an object owned by a form
2 Pages are a collection of display information such as constant text and graphics.
a Only 1 is TRUE
b Only 2 is TRUE
c Both 1 & 2 are TRUE
d Both are FALSE
Ans : B
The packaged procedure that makes data in form permanent in the Database is
a Post
b Post form
c Commit form
d None of the above
Ans : C
Which of the following is TRUE for the SYSTEM VARIABLE $$date$$
a Can be assigned to a global variable
b Can be assigned to any field only during design time
c Can be assigned to any variable or field during run time
d None of the above
Ans : B
Which of the following packaged procedure is UNRESTRICTED ?
a CALL_INPUT, b CLEAR_BLOCK, c EXECUTE_QUERY, d USER_EXIT
Ans : D
Identify the RESTRICTED packaged procedure from the following
a USER_EXIT, b MESSAGE, c BREAK, d EXIT_FORM
Ans : D
What is SQL*FORMS
a SQL*FORMS is a 4GL tool for developing & executing Oracle based interactive applications.
b SQL*FORMS is a 3GL tool for connecting to the Database.
c SQL*FORMS is a reporting tool
d None of the above.
Ans : A
Name the two files that are created when you generate a form using Forms 3.0
a FMB & FMX, b FMR & FDX, c INP & FRM, d None of the above
Ans : C
What is a trigger
a A piece of logic written in PL/SQL
b Executed at the arrival of a SQL*FORMS event
c Both A & B
d None of the above
Ans : C
Which of the folowing is TRUE for a ERASE packaged procedure
1 ERASE removes an indicated Global variable & releases the memory associated with it
2 ERASE is used to remove a field from a page
1 Only 1 is TRUE
2 Only 2 is TRUE
3 Both 1 & 2 are TRUE
4 Both 1 & 2 are FALSE
Ans : 1
All datafiles related to a Tablespace are removed when the Tablespace is dropped
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
Size of Tablespace can be increased by
a Increasing the size of one of the Datafiles
b Adding one or more Datafiles
c Cannot be increased
d None of the above
Ans : B
Multiple Tablespaces can share a single datafile
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
A set of Dictionary tables are created
a Once for the Entire Database
b Every time a user is created
c Every time a Tablespace is created
d None of the above
Ans : A
Datadictionary can span across multiple Tablespaces
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
What is a DATABLOCK
a Set of Extents
b Set of Segments
c Smallest Database storage unit
d None of the above
Ans : C
Can an Integrity Constraint be enforced on a table if some existing table data does not satisfy the constraint
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
A column defined as PRIMARY KEY can have NULL’s
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
A Transaction ends
a Only when it is Committed
b Only when it is Rolledback
c When it is Committed or Rolledback
d None of the above
Ans : C
A Database Procedure is stored in the Database
a In compiled form
b As source code
c Both A & B
d Not stored
Ans : C
A database trigger doesnot apply to data loaded before the definition of the trigger
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : A
Dedicated server configuration is
a One server process – Many user processes
b Many server processes – One user process
c One server process – One user process
d Many server processes – Many user processes
Ans : C
Which of the following does not affect the size of the SGA
a Database buffer
b Redolog buffer
c Stored procedure
d Shared pool
Ans : C
What does a COMMIT statement do to a CURSOR
a Open the Cursor
b Fetch the Cursor
c Close the Cursor
d None of the above
Ans : D
Which of the following is TRUE
1 Host variables are declared anywhere in the program
2 Host variables are declared in the DECLARE section
a Only 1 is TRUE
b Only 2 is TRUE
c Both 1 & 2are TRUE
d Both are FALSE
Ans : B
Which of the following is NOT VALID is PL/SQL
a Bool boolean;
b NUM1, NUM2 number;
c deptname dept.dname%type;
d date1 date := sysdate
Ans : B
Declare
fvar number := null; svar number := 5
Begin
goto << fproc>>
if fvar is null then
<< fproc>>
svar := svar + 5
end if;
End;
What will be the value of svar after the execution ?
a Error
b 10
c 5
d None of the above
Ans : A
Which of the following is not correct about an Exception ?
a Raised automatically / Explicitly in response to an ORACLE_ERROR
b An exception will be raised when an error occurs in that block
c Process terminates after completion of error sequence.
d A Procedure or Sequence of statements may be processed.
Ans : C
Which of the following is not correct about User_Defined Exceptions ?
a Must be declared
b Must be raised explicitly
c Raised automatically in response to an Oracle error
d None of the above
Ans : C
A Stored Procedure is a
a Sequence of SQL or PL/SQL statements to perform specific function
b Stored in compiled form in the database
c Can be called from all client environmets
d All of the above
Ans : D
Which of the following statement is false
a Any procedure can raise an error and return an user message and error number
b Error number ranging from 20000 to 20999 are reserved for user defined messages
c Oracle checks Uniqueness of User defined errors
d Raise_Application_error is used for raising an user defined error.
Ans : C
Is it possible to open a cursor which is in a Package in another procedure ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
Is it possible to use Transactional control statements in Database Triggers?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
Is it possible to Enable or Disable a Database trigger ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
PL/SQL supports datatype(s)
a Scalar datatype
b Composite datatype
c All of the above
d None of the above
Ans C
Find the ODD datatype out
a VARCHAR2
b RECORD
c BOOLEAN
d RAW
Ans : B
Which of the following is not correct about the “TABLE” datatype ?
a Can contain any no of columns
b Simulates a One-dimensional array of unlimited size
c Column datatype of any Scalar type
d None of the above
Ans : A
Find the ODD one out of the following
a OPEN
b CLOSE
c INSERT
d FETCH
Ans C
Which of the following is not correct about Cursor ?
a Cursor is a named Private SQL area
b Cursor holds temporary results
c Cursor is used for retrieving multiple rows
d SQL uses implicit Cursors to retrieve rows
Ans : B
Which of the following is NOT VALID in PL/SQL ?
a Select … into
b Update
c Create
d Delete
Ans : C
What is the Result of the following ‘VIK’||NULL||’RAM’ ?
a Error
b VIK RAM
c VIKRAM
d NULL
Ans : C
Declare
a number := 5; b number := null; c number := 10;
Begin
if a > b AND a < c then
a := c * a;
end if;
End;
What will be the value of ‘a’ after execution ?
a 50
b NULL
c 5
d None of the above
Ans : C
Does the Database trigger will fire when the table is TRUNCATED ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
SUBSTR(SQUARE ANS ALWAYS WORK HARD,14,6) will return
a ALWAY
b S ALWA
c ALWAYS
Ans : C
REPLACE(‘JACK AND JUE’,'J’,'BL’) will return
a JACK AND BLUE
b BLACK AND JACK
c BLACK AND BLUE
d None of the above
Ans : C
TRANSLATE(’333SQD234′,’0123456789ABCDPQRST’,’0123456789′) will return
a 333234
b 333333
c 234333
d None of the above
Ans : A
EMPNO ENAME SAL
A822 RAMASWAMY 3500
A812 NARAYAN 5000
A973 UMESH 2850
A500 BALAJI 5750
Use these data for the following Questions
Select SAL from EMP E1 where 3 > ( Select count(*) from Emp E2 where E1.SAL > E2.SAL ) will retrieve
a 3500,5000,2500
b 5000,2850
c 2850,5750
d 5000,5750
Ans : A
Is it possible to modify a Datatype of a column when column contains data ?
a Yes
b No
Ans B
Which of the following is not correct about a View ?
a To protect some of the columns of a table from other users
b Ocuupies data storage space
c To hide complexity of a query
d To hide complexity of a calculations
Ans : B
Which is not part of the Data Definiton Language ?
a CREATE
b ALTER
c ALTER SESSION
Ans : C
The Data Manipulation Language statements are
a  INSERT
b  UPDATE
c  SELECT
d  All of the above
Ans : D
EMPNO ENAME SAL
A822 RAMASWAMY 3500
A812 NARAYAN 5000
A973 UMESH
A500 BALAJI 5750
Using the above data
Select count(sal) from Emp will retrieve
a 1
b 0
c 3
d None of the above
Ans : C
If an UNIQUE KEY constraint on DATE column is created, will it accept the rows that are inserted with
SYSDATE ?
a Will
b Won’t
Ans : B
What are the different events in Triggers ?
a Define, Create
b Drop, Comment
c Insert, Update, Delete
d All of the above
Ans : C
What built-in subprogram is used to manipulate images in image items ?
a Zoom_out
b Zoom_in’
c Image_zoom
d Zoom_image
Ans : C
Can we pass RECORD GROUP between FORMS ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
SHOW_ALERT function returns
a Boolean
b Number
c Character
d None of the above
Ans : B
What SYSTEM VARIABLE is used to refer DATABASE TIME ?
a $$dbtime$$
b $$time$$
c $$datetime$$
d None of the above
Ans : A
SYSTEM.EFFECTIVE.DATE varaible is
a Read only
b Read & Write
c Write only
d None of the above
Ans : C
How can you CALL Reports from Forms4.0 ?
a Run_Report built_in
b Call_Report built_in
c Run_Product built_in
d Call_Product built_in
Ans : C
When do you get a .PLL extension ?
a Save Library file
b Generate Library file
c Run Library file
d None of the above
Ans : A
What is built_in Subprogram ?
a Stored procedure & Function
b Collection of Subprogram
c Collection of Packages
d None of the above
Ans : D
GET_BLOCK property is a
a Restricted procedure
b Unrestricted procedure
c Library function
d None of the above
Ans : D
A CONTROL BLOCK can sometimes refer to a BASETABLE ?
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
What do you mean by CHECK BOX ?
a Two state control
b One state control
c Three state control
d none of the above
Ans : C – Please check the Correcness of this Answer ( The correct answeris 2 )
List of Values (LOV) supports
a Single column
b Multi column
c Single or Multi column
d None of the above
Ans : C
What is Library in Forms 4.0 ?
a Collection of External field
b Collection of built_in packages
c Collection of PL/SQl functions, procedures and packages
d Collection of PL/SQL procedures & triggers
Ans : C
Can we use a RESTRICTED packaged procedure in WHEN_TEXT_ITEM trigger ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
Can we use GO_BLOCK package in a PRE_TEXT_ITEM trigger ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
What type of file is used for porting Forms 4.5 applications to various platforms ?
a . FMB file
b . FMX file
c . FMT file
d . EXE file
Ans : C
What built_in procedure is used to get IMAGES in Forms 4.5 ?
a READ_IMAGE_FILE
b GET_IMAGE_FILE
c READ_FILE
d GET_FILE
Ans A
When a form is invoked with CALL_FORM does Oracle forms issues SAVEPOINT ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
Can we attach the same LOV to different fields in Design time ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
How do you pass values from one form to another form ?
a LOV
b Parameters
c Local variables
d None of the above
Ans : B
Can you copy the PROGRAM UNIT into an Object group ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
100. Can MULTIPLE DOCUMENT INTERFACE (MDI) be used in Forms 4.5 ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
Can MULTIPLE DOCUMENT INTERFACE (MDI) be used in Forms 4.5 ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
When is a .FMB file extension is created in Forms 4.5 ?
a Generating form
b Executing form
c Save form
d Run form
Ans : C
What is a Built_in subprogram ?
a Library
b Stored procedure & Function
c Collection of Subprograms
d None of the above
Ans : D
What is a RADIO GROUP ?
a Mutually exclusive
b Select more than one column
c Above all TRUE
d Above all FALSE
Ans : A
Identify the Odd one of the following statements ?
a Poplist
b Tlist
c List of values
d Combo box
Ans : C
What is an ALERT ?
a Modeless window
b Modal window
c Both are TRUE
d None of the above
Ans : B
Can an Alert message be changed at runtime ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
Can we create an LOV without an RECORD GROUP ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
How many no of columns can a RECORD GROUP have ?
a 10
b 20
c 50
d None of the above
Ans D
Oracle precompiler translates the EMBEDDED SQL statemens into
a Oracle FORMS
b Oracle REPORTS
c Oracle LIBRARY
d None of the above
Ans : D
Kind of COMMENT statements placed within SQL statements ?
a Asterisk(*) in column ?
b ANSI SQL style statements(…)
c C-Style comments (/*……*/)
d All the above
Ans : D
What is TERM ?
a TERM is the terminal definition file that describes the terminal from which you are using R20RUN
( Reports run time )
b TERM is the terminal definition file that describes the terminal from which you are using R20DES
( Reports designer )
c There is no Parameter called TERM in Reports 2.0
d None of the above
Ans : A
If the maximum records retrieved property of a query is set to 10, then a summary value will
be calculated
a Only for 10 records
b For all the records retrieved
c For all therecords in the referenced table
d None of the above
Ans : A
With which function of a summary item in the COMPUTE AT optio required ?
a   Sum
b   Standard deviation
c   Variance
d   % of Total function
Ans : D
For a field in a repeating frame, can the source come from a column which does not exist in
the datagroup which forms the base of the frame ?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
What are the different file extensions that are created by Oracle Reports ?
a . RDF file & .RPX file
b . RDX file & .RDF file
c . REP file & .RDF file
d None of the above
Ans : C
Is it possible to Disable the Parameter form while running the report?
a Yes
b No
Ans : A
What are the SQL clauses supported in the link property sheet ?
a WHERE & START WITH
b WHERE & HAVING
c START WITH & HAVING
d WHERE, START WITH & HAVING
Ans : D
What are the types of Calculated columns available ?
a Summary, Place holder & Procedure column
b Summary, Procedure & Formula columns
c Procedure, Formula & Place holder columns
d Summary, Formula & Place holder columns
Ans.: D
If two groups are not linked in the data model editor, what is the hierarchy between them?
a There is no hierarchy between unlinked groups
b The group that is right ranks higher than the group that is to theleft
c The group that is above or leftmost ranks higher than the group that is to right or below it
d None of the above
Ans : C
Sequence of events takes place while starting a Database is
a Database opened, File mounted, Instance started
b Instance started, Database mounted & Database opened
c Database opened, Instance started & file mounted
d Files mounted, Instance started & Database opened
Ans : B
SYSTEM TABLESPACE can be made off-line
a Yes
b No
Ans : B
ENQUEUE_RESOURCES parameter information is derived from
a PROCESS or DDL_LOCKS & DML_LOCKS
b LOG BUFFER
c DB_BLOCK_SIZE
d DB_BLOCK_BUFFERS
Ans : A
SMON process is used to write into LOG files
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
EXP command is used
a To take Backup of the Oracle Database
b To import data from the exported dump file
c To create Rollback segments
d None of the above
Ans : A
SNAPSHOTS cannot be refreshed automatically
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
The User can set Archive file name formats
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : A
The following parameters are optional in init.ora parameter file DB_BLOCK_SIZE, PROCESS
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
NOARCHIEVELOG parameter is used to enable the database in Archieve mode
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
Constraints cannot be exported through Export command?
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
It is very difficult to grant and manage common priveleges needed by
different groups of database users using roles
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : B
The status of the Rollback segment can be viewed through
a DBA_SEGMENTS
b DBA_ROLES
c DBA_FREE_SPACES
d DBA_ROLLBACK_SEG
Ans : D
Explicitly we can assign transaction to a rollback segment
a TRUE
b FALSE
Ans : A
What file is read by ODBC to load drivers ?
a ODBC.INI
b ODBC.DLL
c ODBCDRV.INI
d None of the above
Ans : A

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Wasim Khan — Sun, 24 Oct 2010 07:21:39 +0000

1. You are given two candles of equal size, which can burn 1 hour each. You have to measure 90 minutes with these candles. (There is no scale or clock). Also u r given a lighter.

Ans: 1. First light up the two ends of the 1st candle. When it will burn out light up one end of the second candle. (30+60=90)

2.Can u make 120 with 5 zeros?
Ans: Factorial (factorial (0)+factorial (0)+factorial (0)+factorial (0)+factorial (0)) = 120.

3. You have to draw 3 concentric circles with a line passing thru their center without lifting hand.
Ans: Start the line complete one circle move inside circles along the line and then draw second circle. Like wise rest.

4. Three friends divided some bullets equally. After all of them shot 4 bullets the total no.of remaining bullets is equal to that of one has after division. Find the original number divided.
Ans. x x x
x-4 x-4 x-4
3x-12 = x
x= 6
ans is 18

5. There N stations on a railroad. After adding x stations 46 additional tickets have to be printed. Find N and X.
Ans. let N(N-1) = t,
(N+x)(N+x-1) = t+46,
trail and error method x=2 and N=11

6. A person went to a shop and asked for change for 1.15paise.but he said that he could not only give change for one rupee.but also for 50p,25p,10p and 5p. what were the coins he had?
Ans. 1–50 4—10p 1—25p

7. BE * BE = ACB.A,B,C,E ARE NON ZERO NUMBERS FIND B,E.
Ans. B=1 E=9

8. Q is not equal to zero and k = (Q x n – s)/2.What is n?
(a) (2 x k + s)/Q
(b) (2 x s x k)/Q
(c) (2 x k – s)/Q
(d) (2 x k + s x Q)/Q
(e) (k + s)/Q

9. A 5 litre jug contains 4 litres of a salt water solution that is 15 percent salt. If 1.5 litres of the
solution spills out of the jug, and the jug is then filled to capacity with water,approximately what
percent of the resulting solution in the jug is salt?
(A)7.5% (B)9.5% (C) 10.5% (D)12% (E)15%

10. Worker W produces n units in 5 hours. Workers V and W, workers independently but at the same time, produce n units in 2 hours.how long would it take V alone to produce n units?
a) 1 hr 26 min
b) 1 hr 53 min
c) 2 hr 30 min
d) 3 hr 30 min
e) 3 hr 20 min

Ans. d

1. A simple interest amount of rs 5000 for six month is Rs 200. what is the anual rate of interest?
a) 10%
b) 6%
c) 8%
d) 9%

Ans c

2. A person starts typing the number from 1 to 1999.He press the keys total ‘n’ number of times.Value of n is
a) 6889
b) 1000
c) 2888
d) None of these

Ans a

3. The number of two digit prime numbers which remains prime even on inverting the position of its digits is :
a) 3
b) 4
c) 9
d) 5

Ans c

4. The sum of squares of a 2 digit number is 10.If we add 18 to this number we get another number consisting of same digits written in reverse order.Original number is :
a) 10
b) 13
c) 46
d) 38

Ans c

5. The average salary of 3 workers is 95 Rs. per week. If one earns Rs.115 and second earns Rs.65 how much is the salary of the 3rd worker.
Ans. 105

6.If a clerk can process 80 cheques in half an hour, how many cheques can she process in a seven and one half hour day?
Ans. 1200

7.If the length of a rectangle is increased by 30% and the width is decreased by 20%, then the area is increased by
(a) 10%
(b) 5%
(c) 4%
(d) 20%
(e) 25%

8.Successive discounts of 20% and 15% are equal to single discount of
(a) 30%
(b) 32%
(c) 34%
(d) 35%
(e) 36
Ans. (b)

9. A boat travels 20 kms upstream in 6 hrs and 18 kms downstream in 4 hrs.Find the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the water current?
(a) 1/2 kmph
(b) 7/12 kmph
(c) 5 kmph
(d) none of these
Ans. (b)

europe wallpapers

Wasim Khan — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 05:14:28 +0000

IGNOU, Manipal lead distance education rankings

Wasim Khan — Fri, 20 Aug 2010 05:19:15 +0000

In a survey conducted by Careers360, IGNOU and SMU emerge as the top distance education institutes in India

IGNOU has been ranked as the best distance education institute in India, while, Sikkim Manipal University(SMU) gets the top honour in the field of results & teaching Efficiency.

SMU also got a pat on its back for its PPP model that works & the use of technology to enhance interactive learning through EduNxt, Internet based learning delivery system. IGNOU walked away with the honour for resources and reach, while IMT Distance and Open Learning Institute was declared the best in the field of learning and experience.

for details visit the link below:

http://education.in.msn.com/courses/article.aspx?cp-documentid=4234559&page=2

SSC Eastern Region various jobs May-2010

Vijay Pathak — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 04:11:00 +0000

STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION (SSC)
(Eastern Region)

234/4, A.J.C. Bose Road, Nizam Palace, 1st MSO Building, 8th Floor, Kolkata-700020

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Easter Region, Kolkata , invite application for the following posts in various Ministries/ Offices of the Government of India :

Storekeeper : 12 posts
Stenographer Gr.II : 01 post
Junior Hindi Translator : 02 posts
Library Clerk (General) : 13 posts
Preservation Assistant Gr.I : 01 post

Fee Payable : Rs.50/- (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.

How to Apply : Application in prescribed format should be sent in an envelope superscribed with bold letters as "Application for the posts of ……………….. " on or before 21/06/2010 to Regional Director, Staff Selection Commission (Eastern Region), 234/4, A.J.C. Bose Road, Nizam Palace, 1st MSO Building, 8th Floor, Kolkata-700020. (last date is 28/06/2010 for candidates from far-flung areas)

For further details and application form, please view http://www.sscer.org/MATTER/ADVT%20ER-01-2010%20-%20English%20for%20hosting%20on%20website%20urgently.doc

FCI West Zone MT and other jobs May-2010

Vijay Pathak — Thu, 27 May 2010 07:33:00 +0000

Food Corporation of India (FCI)
Zonal Office(West), Dheeraj Arma, 2nd Floor, Anant Kanekar Marg, Bandra (East), Mumbai-400051
Recruitment for Management Trainee (MT) (Accounts/Technical/ Movement) and other jobs
FCI West zone invites applications from Indian Nationals who fulfill the prescribed qualification, experience and age etc. for the following posts :

Management Trainee (MT) (Accounts) : 14 posts, Stipend : Rs.8500 (Pay Scale after completion of training: Rs.16400-40500), Age : 28 years.
Management Trainee (MT) (Technical) : 10 posts, Stipend : Rs.8500 (Pay Scale after completion of training: Rs.16400-40500), Age : 28 years.
Management Trainee (MT) (Movement) : 03 posts, Stipend : Rs.8500 (Pay Scale after completion of training: Rs.16400-40500), Age : 28 years.
Assistant Grade III (Technical) : 67 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300-22940, Age : 25 years
Assistant Grade II (Hindi) : 06 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 9900-25530, Age : 28 years
Typist (Hindi) : 04 posts, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300-22940, Age : 25 years

Application Fee : Demand Draft of Rs.300/- (no fee for SC/ST/PH candidates) drawn in favour of Food Corporation of India, payable at Mumbai.
How to Apply : Application on the plain paper in the prescribed form, completed in all respects, is to be sent in an envelope super scribed “Application for the post ……(name & post code, category )” so as to reach on or before 21/06/2010 to :
Post Box No. 4334, Kalkaji Head Post Office, New Delhi -110019
Please view http://specialtest.in/fci/WestMTAGIII/WESTMTAGIII-Adv.pdf for details and application form is available at http://specialtest.in/fci/WestMTAGIII/WestMTAGIII-AppForm.pdf. You can also apply online for these posts at http://specialtest.in/fci/WestMTAGIII/

Gk Q & A

Jay Pathak — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:38:30 +0000

1 Kalinga Prize is awarded by

Ans : Environment

2 Who was the first Ramon Magsaysay Award winner from India

Ans : Acharya Vinoba Bhave

3 The first recipient of Gandhi Peace Prize was

4 Ans : Dr. Julius N. Nyerera

5 Nehru Award is instituted for

6 Ans : International understanding and peace

Kalinga Prize, an International prize is awarded annually for the recognition of outstanding achievement in the interpretation and popularization of

Ans : Science

7 Magnifying glass was invented by

Ans : Roger Bacon

8 Polio vaccine was invented by

Ans : Jonas Edward Salk

9 Who discovered the Blood groups

Ans : Karl Landsteiner

10 Television was invented by

Ans : John L. Baird

11 Theory of relativity was explained by

Ans : Albert Einstein

12 Wireless Telegraph was invented by

Ans : Marconi

1.Which of the following countries is a land locked country in
south America?

a.Ecuador
b.Peru
c.Uruguay
d.Bolivia

ans: d

2.canary Islands belongs to

a.Norway
b.Spain
c.New Zealand
d.Portugal

ans: b

3.Titan is the largest natural satilite of planet

a.Mercury
b.Venus
c.Saturn
d.Neptune

ans: c

4.Which of the following planets rotates clock wise?

a.Pluto
b.Jupiter
c.Venus
d.Mercury

ans: c

5.A difference of 1 degree in longtitude at the Equator is equaivalent
to nearly

a.101 km
b.111 km
c.121 km
d.125 km

ans: b

6.The earliest known Indian script is

a.Mori
b.Devanagari
c.Brahmi
d.Kharosti

ans: c

7.How many times the preamble was amended

a.once
b.twice
c.thrice
d.four times

ans: a

8.The term socialist was added in the Preamble by the…amendment

a.40th
b.42nd
c.44th
d.49th

ans: b

9.The state with the lowest population in Inndia is

a.Goa
b.Tripura
c.Mizoram
d.Sikkim

ans: d

10.Which person or organisation received the Nobel Prize three
times so far?

a.Medame Curie
b.Linus Pauling
c.Alexender Flemming
d.International Committee of the Redcross

ans: d

11.The Finance Commision is appointed for every… year

a.3
b.4
c.5
d.6

ans: c

12.Under which five year plan did agriculture show a negitive growth?

a.1st plan
b.2nd plan
c.3rd plan
d.4th plan

ans: c

13.Who is the founder of the Capital city of Agra?

a.Akbar
b.Babar
c.Sikinder Lodi
d.Mubarak Shah Sayyad

an: c

14.The first tide generated electricity project was established at

a.Vizhinjam, Kerala
b.Mangalore, Karnataka
c.Paradeep, Orissa
d.Vishakapattanam

ans: a

15.National Institute of Oceanography is located in:

a.Calcutta
b.Chennai
c.Mangalore
d.Panaji

ans: d

16.The 2004 Olympics were held in:

a.Bangkok
b.Rome
c.Athens
d.Nagasaki

ans: c

17.Who headed the committee appointed on Kargil War ?

a.Gen.V.P.Malik
b.Gen.S.K.Sinha
c.K.Subramanyam
d.K.C.Panth

ans: c

18.The C.K.Nayudu Trophy is related to the sport of

a.cricket
b.Hockey
c.Football
d.Chess

ans: a

19.New York is situated on the river

a.Hudson
b.Thames
c.Danube
d.Tigris

ans: a

20.”The Woman of the Mellenium” selected by the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) is

a.Margaret Thacher
b.Hillary Clinton
c.Chandrika Kumaratunga
d.Indira Gandhi

ans: d

21.The Geneal Assembly of United Nations meets

a.Once a year
b.twice a year
c.thrice a year
d.Once in five years

ans: a

22.The “Common Wealth Games 2002″ will be held in

a.Toranto
b.Manchester
c.Tokyo
d.Canberra

ans: b

23.All India Radio commenced operations in

a.1926
b.1936
c.1945
d.1947

ans: b

24.The “Killer Instinct”is written by

a.Sulakshan Mohan
b.M.K.Santanam
c.O.P.Sabharwal
d.Subash Jain

ans: c

25.The Secretary- General of UN is appointed by the

a.Security Council
b.Trusteeship Council
c.General Assembly
d.World Bank

ans: c

26.Postal Voting is other wise called:

a.external voting
b.secret voting
c.plural voting
d.proxy voting

ans: d

27.The Common Wealth of Independent states (CIS)consists of ….republica?

a.10
b.11
c.12
d.13

ans: c

28.Which of the following harbours is cosidered as the world’s finest natural harbour?

a.Sydney harbour
b.Toronto harbour
c.New Jersy harbour
d.Singapore harbour

ans: a

29.Who invented Radar?

a.Henrey Backquerel
b.Max Planck
c.Robert Watson Watt
d.Humphrey Davy

ans: c

30.Sandal Wood trees are mostly found in…

a.Trophical Evergreen Forests
b.Tropical most Decidous
c.Alpine forests
d.Trophical Thorn Forests

ans: d

31.The first country to legalise medically assisted suicide is

a.Switzerland
b.New Zealand
c.USA
d.Netherlands

ans: d

31.India’s newsprint industry is mainly located in

a.Indore
b.Dehradun
c.Nepanagar
d.Nagpur

ans: c

32.The tomb of Babur is at

a.Kabul
b.Lahore
c.Multan
d.Larkhana

ans: a

33.The joint session of the two houses is presided by

a.the speaker
b.the president
c.chairman of Rajyasabha
d.none of these

ans: a

34.The Gandhara school of Art was influenced most by the

a.Greeks
b.Shakas
c.persians
d.Kushans

ans: a

35.The Simon Commission was appointed in

a.1927
b.1928
c.1929
d.1930

ans: c

36.Sikkim became a full fledged state of the I ndian Union, in the year ?

a.1972
b.1973
c.1974
d.1975

ans: d

37.Who is the founder of Mahabalipuram ?

a.Rajaraja Chola
b.Mahendra Varman
c.Narsimha Varman
d.Narsimha Chola

ans: c

38.The 189th member of United Nations is

a.Palau
b.Tuvalu
c.Soloman Islands
d.Nauru

ans: b

39.When was Burma seperated from India

a.1947
b.1942
c.1937
c.1932

ans: c

40.Which of the following country has more than 55,000 lakes?

a.Poland
b.Denmark
c.Finland
d.Norway

ans: c

41.Where is India’s National Institute of Sports situated?

a.Bhopal
b.Patiala
c.Lucknow
d.Amritsar

ans: b

42.Name the first woman of Sahitya Academy award ?

a.Amrita Pritam
b.Sarojini Naidu
c.Mahasweta Devi
d.Manjula Padmanabhan

ans: a

43.Which nation is called the land of Golden Fleece ?

a.Canada
b.Australia
c.Norway
d.North Korea

ans: b

44…. is called the father of Medicine?

a.Henemann
b.Aristotle
c.Hippocrates
d.Darwin

ans: c

Founders and organizations

Jay Pathak — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:20:32 +0000

Dadabhai Naoroji founded the East India Association in 1866 .

Madan Mohan Malavya – Hindhu Mahasabha in 1906

Servants of India Society – Gopalakrishna Gokhale (1905)

S N Banerjee – The Indian Association

Motilal Nehru and C R Das founded the Swaraj party

The first and only man to have mapped his own DNA : Craig Venter

Who created the comic strip peanuts : Charles M Schulz

Expansion of TMCFT : Thousand million cubic feet.

Longest Country in the World: Chile

The Diagram prize is awarded for the oddest book title of the year

SAP is a software used for : Business applications

The Youngest driver to win a formula one GP :Sebastian Vettel

Mountains in India

Jay Pathak — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:10:52 +0000

Top 3 Mountains in India

MOUNTAIN    HEIGHT IN METERS         RANGE                          CONQUERED ON
Mount Everest                     8,848                      Himalayas                       May 29, 1953
K-2 (Godwin Austin)          8,611             Karakoram                      July 31, 1954
Kanchenjunga                     8,597                       Himalayas                       May 25, 1955

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Fellowship Scheme

Jay Pathak — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 11:07:04 +0000

Scholarship scheme for minority students
The Union government has launched the Maulana Abul Kalam Azad National Fellowship Scheme for minority students and another one to computerise State Wakf Boards.

Under the scheme, 756 fellowships (30 per cent to be reserved for women) will be offered per year to minority students wishing to pursue higher studies. The objective is to grant integrated five-year fellowships in form of financial assistance to students from minority communities as notified by the Central government to pursue MPhil and PhD.

Question and answer

Jay Pathak — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:53:35 +0000

WHICH DISTRICT IS CALLED ” THE LAND OF GODS” KASARGOD

THE PLACE “ILLIKUNNU” IN KANNUR IS ASSOCIATED WITH” HERMAN GUNDERT

AZHIMALA NAVI ACADEMY KANNUR

ACADEMY FOR FOLK LORE IS SITUATED IN KANNUR

LARGEST TALUK IN KERALA ERANAD

CALICUT UNIVERSITY IS SITUATED AT MALAPPURAM

BIRTH PLACE OF T.N SHESHAN PALAKKAD

“””MUNNAR EVICTION”” SPECIAL OFFICER” SURESH KUMAR

DATE OF FORMATION OF KERALA 1 NOV 1956

NUMBER OF EAST FLOWING RIVERS IN KERALA THREE

NUMBER OF RIVERS IN KERALA 44

MOPLAH REBELLION IN MALABAR 1921

THE FIRST TALKIE MALAYALAM FILM BALAN

FIRST FLOATING ATM IN INDIA IS AT KOCHI

KPSC CHAIRMAN K.V SALAHUDHEEN

KUNJALI MARAKAR WAS THE NAVAL CHIEF OF ZAMORIN OF KOZHIKODE

WHO WAS KNOWN AS KERALA GANDHI K.KELAPPAN

“DIRECTION OF “”VASTHUHARA””” ARAVINDAN

NUMBER OF LOK SABHA SEATS IN KERALA 20

“MUTHIRA PUZHA” IS THE TRIBUTARY OF” PERIYAR

HINDUSTAN PAPER CORPORATION IS AT KOTTAYAM

KERALA WOOD INDUSTRIES IS AT NILAMBUR

THE SMALLEST DISTRICT IN KERALA ALAPPUZHA

SILENT VALLEY IS IN PALAKKAD

THE HIGHEST PEAK IN KERALA ANAMUDI

THE QUEEN OF ARABIAN SEA KOCHI

THE PLACE WHERE VSSC IS LOCATED THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

INDIAS FIRST PRIVATE AIRPORT COCHIN INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT

THAKAZHI AWARD FOR SHORT STORIES RAMESH BABU

KULACHAL WAR 1741

FIRST CHIEF MINISTER IN KERALA EMS NAMBOOTHIRIPAD

VAIKKOM SATHYAGRAHA 1924

“AUTHOR OF “MALABAR MANUEL” WILLIAM LOGAN

KADALUNDI IS FAMAOUS FOR MANGROVE FOREST

FIRST PRESIDENTIAL RULE IN KERALA 1956

“LAST ” MAMANGAM” 1755

KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY MANNUTHI

KERALA FOREST RESEARCH INSTITUTE PEECHI

“”AGASTHYA VANAM” BIOLOGICAL PARK” THIRUVANANTHAPURAM

PUNALUR PAPER MILLS KOLLAM

“IN WHICH DISTRICT “”SHABARIMALA”” IS SITUATED” PATHANAMTHITTA

“THE PLACE “”MANNADI”” IS ASSOCIATED WITH” VELUTHAMBI DALAVA

“PUNNAMADA KAYAL” IS FAMOUS FOR NEHRU TROPHY BOAT RACE

KUMARAKAM BIRD SANCTUARY KOTTAYAM

WHERE IS VASCODAGAMA CREMATED MATTANCHERI

MALABAR SPECIAL POLICE HEAD QUARTER MALAPPURAM

TEAK MUSEUM IN KERALA NILAMBUR

KOTTAKKAL ARYA VYDYA SHALA IS SITUATED AT MALAPPURAM

“WHERE IS “THUNJAN PARAMBU” IS SITUATED” TIRUR

DISTRICT WHICH HAS NO RAILWAY LINE WAYANAD

“THE PLACE “LAKKIDI” IS FAMOUS FOR” HEAVY RAIN FALL

CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA K.G BALAKRISHNAN
FIRST DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF INDIA SARDAR VALLABABHAI PATEL
FIRST LADY IPS OFFICER KIRAN BEDI
FIRST LADY CHIEF MINISTER SUCHETHA KRIPALANI
FIRST SPEAKER OF LOK SABHA GANESH S MAVALANKAR
THE ARCHITECT OF MODERN INDIA JAWAHARLAL NEHRU
FOUNDER OF ARYA SAMAJ DAYANAND SARASWATI
“THE “” WISE FOOL “” OF INDIAN HISTORY” MUHAMMAD BIN TUGLAQ
WHO BUILT TAJ MAHAL, RED FORT SHAH JAHAN
FIRST INDIAN MISS UNIVERSE SUSHMITHA SEN
FIRST INDIAN SCIENTIST WON NOBEL PRIZE C.V RAMAN
FIRST PRESIDENT OF INC W.C BANERJEE
THE FIRST INDIAN TO ENTER SPACE RAKESH SHARMA
GRAND OLDMAN OF INDIA DADABHAI NAOROJI
NIGHTINGALE OF INDIA SAROJINI NAIDU
FIRST INDIAN TO CROSS ENGLISH CHANNEL MIHIR SEN
WHO LED THE REVOLT OF 1857 AT KANPUR NANA SAHEB
FIRST WOMAN GOVERNOR IN INDIA SAROJINI NAIDU
“WHO GAVE THE SLOGAN “” DO OR DIE “”” MAHATMA GANDHI
IN INDIA RAILWAY WAS INTRODUCED BY DALHOUSIE
“”” LION OF THE PUNJAB “”” LALA LAJPAT RAI
FOUNDER OF CHIPKO MOVEMENT SUNDARLAL BAHUGUNA
FIRST HEART TRANSPLANTATION IN INDIA VENUGOPAL
WHO STARTED BHOODAN MOVEMENT VINOBA BHAVE
KUNJALI MARAKAR WAS THE NAVAL CHIEF OF ZAMORIN OF KOZHIKODE
V.T BHATTATHIRIPAD WAS SOCIAL REFORMER
FIRST MALAYALAM ACTOR, WHO WON BHARATAWARD P.J ANTONY
COURT PHYSICIAN OF KING KANISHKA CHARAKA
“ACTUAL NAME OF PEN NAME “”KAKKANADAN””” GEORGE VARGHESE
THE FIRST WOMAN PILOT IN INDIA PREM MATHUR
FIRST VICE PRESIDENT OF INDIA S RADHAKRISHNAN
FIRST CHIEF JUSTICE OF INDIA HARILAL J KANIA
FIRST CHIEF ELECTION COMMISSIONER OF INDIA SUKUMAR SEN
M.F HUSSAIN IS ASSOCIATED WITH PAINTING
FIRST INDIAN ICS OFFICER SATYENDRA NATH TAGORE
FIRST WOMAN JUDGE IN SUPREME COURT FATHIMA BIVI
FIRST FIELD MARSHAL MANEKSHAW
PARTITION OF BENGAL LORD CURZON
BARDOLI SATYAGRAHA IS ASSOCIATED WITH SARDAR VALLABAI PATEL
FIRST RECIPIENT OF BHARAT RATNA C.RAJAGOPALACHARI
FIRST INDIAN GRAND MASTER IN CHESS V. ANAND
NARMADA BACHAO ANDOLAN MEDHA PATKAR
SATYAJIT RAY BENGAL FILM
FATHER OF MALAYALAM CINEMA J.C DANIEL
ARUNA ASAF ALI INDIAN FREEDOM FIGHTER
“GANDHI CALLED HIM “”PULAYARAJA”” WHOM” AYYANKALI
INDIAS YOUNGEST IIT STUDENT CHANDRA SEKAR
PRIME MINISTER OF AKBAR THE GREAT ABUL FAZAL
FATHER OF INDIAN LIBRARY SCIENCE S.R RANGANATHAN
INDIAS FIRST WOMAN PRIME MINISTER INDIRA GANDHI
STEPHEN HAWKING BRITISH ASTROPHYSICIST
“AUTHOR OF THE FAMOUS LINE “” SARE JAHAN SE ACHA””” MUHAMMAD IQBAL
FIRST INDIAN TO DRIVE A FORMULA ONE CAR NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN
THE GOLDEN GIRL OF INDIA P.T USHA
FIRST INDIAN WOMAN BADMINTON GRAND PRIX CHAMPION SANIA NEHWAL
FIRST INDIAN TO WIN BOOKER PRIZE ARUNDHATI ROY
FIRST TEST TUBE BABY IN THE WORLD LOUISE BROWN
FIRST INDIAN TEST TUBE BABY HARSHA
FIRST INDIAN CRICKETER WHO SCORED TRIPLE CENTURY VIRENDER SEHWAG
FIRST INDIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN C.K NAYUDU
FIRST INDIAN HAT-TRICK IN TEST CRICKET HARBHAJAN SINGH
“””IRON MAN OF INDIA”” IS” SARDAR VALLABABHAI PATEL
KHEL RATNA AWARD 2006 PANKAJ ADVANI
INDIAS UN SECRETARY GENERAL CANDIDATE SASI TAROOR
YOUNGEST PADMA SHRI SANIA MIRZA
THE ZABTI SYSTEM WAS CONCEIVED BY AKBAR
MINISTER OF DEFENCE IN INDIA A.K ANTONY
CBI DIRECTOR VIJAY SHANKAR
INDIAS PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE TO THE UN NIRUPAM SEN
“”” INDIAN SHAKESPEARE “”” KALIDASA
“””INDIAN NEPOLIAN “”” SAMUDRA GUPTA
“”” MYSORE TIGER “”” TIPPU SULTHAN
“”” FRONTIER GANDHI””” KHAN ABDULGAFAR KHAN
“WHO WAS KNOWN AS KERALA “”SCOT””” C.V Raman Pillai
WHO WAS THE ONLY WOMAN CEC IN INDIA V.S RAMA DEVI
“WHO BROUGHT OUT NEWSPAPER “”AL HILAL””” MAULANA ABUL KALAM AZAD
LAST MUGHAL EMPEROR OF DELHI BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR
WHO GOT SWATHI PURASKAR 2005 UMAYAL PURAM K. SIVARAMAN
NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION CHAIRMAN JUSTICE RAJENDRA BABU
INDIAN HOCKEY COACH JOKIM KARVALO
CHIEF OF INDIAN AIR FORCE FALI HOMI MAJOR
NATIONAL FRUIT OF INDIA MANGO
SMALLEST STATE IN INDIA GOA
NATIONAL COUNCIL OF SCIENCE MUSEUM CALCUTTA
PINK CITY OF INDIA JAIPUR
THE CAPITAL CITY OF RAJASTHAN JAIPUR
THE CAPITAL CITY OF MADHYAPRADESH BHOPAL
BANARUS HINDU UNIVERSITY UTTARPRADESH
CAPITAL CITY OF GUJRATH GANDHINAGAR
DIAMOND CITY OF INDIA SURAT
SARDAR SAROVAR PROJECT ASSOCIATED WITH GUJRATH
FOUNDER OF INDIAN NATIONAL ARMY SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE
THE CAPITAL CITY OF KARNATAKA BANGALORE
BHUVANESHAR IS THE CAPITAL OF ORISSA
LARGEST SALT WATER LAKE IN INDIA CHILKA
CHILKA LAKE ORISSA
CLASSICAL DANCE FORM OF TAMIL NADU BHARATHA NATYAM
“””THE SORROW OF BIHAR””” COSI
TEA GARDEN OF INDIA ASSAM
“””SCOTLAND OF EAST””” SHILLONG
THE CAPITAL CITY OF TRIPURA AGARTHALA
THE CAPITAL CITY OF SIKKIM GANGTOK
“THE CITY IN HARYANA NAMED AS “”THE MILLENNIUM CITY””” GURGAON
“””THE ORANGE CITY OF INDIA””” NAGPUR
CAPITAL CITY OF UTTARPRADESH LUCKNOW
NARAYANGHAT IS THE SAMADHI OF GULZARILAL NANDA
FIRST INDIAN BANK TO HAVE A BRANCH IN CHINA BANK OF INDIA
WORLDS BIGGEST BANANA GROWER INDIA
MISSILE MAN OF INDIA APJ ABDUL KALAM
GREEN REVOLUTION IN INDIA DR. SWAMINATHAN
INFOSYS CEO S.GOPALAKRISHNAN
WHICH STATE HAS LOWEST PER CAPITA INCOME ORISSA
“THE TITLE “”SARDAR”” TO VALLABHABHAI PATEL BY” MOTILAL NEHRU

GK Question and answer

Jay Pathak — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:47:03 +0000

1. India has signed an agreement to procure Advanced Jet
Trainer (Hawk) from which of the following countries ?
(a) USA
(b) UK
(c) France
(d) Russia
Ans: ( b ) UK

2. The United States has granted the status of ?major
non-NATO ally? to which of the following countries recently ?
(a) Pakistan
(b) India
(c) Afghanistan
(d) Myanmar
Ans: ( a ) Pakistan

3. Who among the following persons bought the sword of Tipu
Sultan in London and brought it back to India ?
(a) Ratan Tata
(b) Mukesh Ambani
(c) Vijay Mallya
(d) Aditya Birla
Ans: ( c ) Vijay Mallya

4. Which of the following companies became India?s first
listed IT firm to have crossed $1 billion turnover ?
(a) Satyam
(b) HCL
(c) Wipro
(d) Infosys Technologies
Ans: ( d ) Infosys Technologies

5. Who among the following women has become the highest
individual scorer in an innings in Tests ?
(a) Mithali Raj
(b) Kiran Baloch
(c) Diana Eduljee
(d) None of these
Ans: ( b ) Kiran Baloch

6. Who is the new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka ?
(a) Chandrika Kumaratunga
(b) Ranil Wickremesinghe
(c) Mahinda Rajapakse
(d) None of these
Ans: ( c ) Mahinda Rajapakse

7. Hamas is a militant organization fighting against which
of the following countries ?
(a) Sudan
(b) Israel
(c) Brazil
(d) Syria
Ans: ( b ) Israel

8. Who among the following has become the first Indian to
score a triple century in Tests ?
(a) Rahul Dravid
(b) Sachin Tendulkar
(c) V.V.S. Laxman
(d) Virender Sehwag
Ans: ( d ) Virender Sehwag

9. Who among the following has won the Femina Miss India
Universe 2004 title ?
(a) Lakshmi Pandit
(b) Sayali Bhagat
(c) Tanushree Dutta
(d) Jyoti Brahmin
Ans: ( c ) Tanushree Dutta

10. The 9th South Asian Federation Games were held recently
in which of the following cities ?
(a) Islamabad
(b) Hyderabad
(c) Kathmandu
(d) Colombo
Ans: ( a ) Islamabad

11)Who has recently assumed charge as the new Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting?

Answer:Raghu Menon

12)Admiral Gorshkov which was recently in news has been renamed as?

Answer:INS Vikramaditya

13)India’s cabinet recently approved the proposal to sign a comprehensive economic partnership agreement CEPA comprising six pacts viz. trade in goods, trade facilitation and custom cooperation, trade in services and investment with which country ?

Answer:South Korea

14)The finance ministry of India recently said in its annual economic survey that India needs to end controls on prices of petrol and diesel to curb fuel demand. What is India’s India’s rank in Asia in the oil consumption?

Answer:Third

15)In the economic survey presented ahead of Budget , what fraction of foreign equity share in Insurance Business was recommended?

Answer:49 %

16.	As per 1991 Census, which one of the following groups of
Union Territories had the highest literacy rate ?
	(a)	Chandigarh and Dadra & Nagar Haveli
	(b)	Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands
	(c)	Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Pondicherry
	(d)	Pondicherry and Delhi
	Ans:	( b )	Delhi and Andaman & Nicobar Islands

17.	In order to win the Grand Slam in Tennis, a player must
win which one of the following groups of tournaments ?
	(a)	Australian Open, Wimbeldon, French Open, U.S. Open
	(b)	Wimbledon, French Open, U.S. Open, Swedish Open
	(c)	Wimbledon, French Open, Paegas Czec Open, U.S. Open
	(d)	Davis Cup, Wimbledon, French Open, Australian Open
	Ans:	( a )	Australian Open, Wimbeldon, French Open, U.S. Open

18.	?Abhinava Bharat?, a secret society of revolutionaries,
was organized by
	(a)	Khudiram Bose
	(b)	V.D. Savarkar
	(c)	Prafulla Chaki
	(d)	Bhagat Singh
	Ans:	( b )	V.D. Savarkar

19.	Endoscopy, a technique used to explore the stomach or
other inner parts of the body, is based on the phenomenon of
	(a)	Total internal reflection
	(b)	Interference
	(c)	Diffraction
	(d)	Polarisation
	Ans:	( a )	Total internal reflection

20.	Which one of the following lakes forms and international
boundary between Tanzania and Uganda ?
	(a)	Chad
	(b)	Malawi
	(c)	Victoria
	(d)	Zambezi
	Ans:	( c )	Victoria

First Persons who made Historic Achivements

Jay Pathak — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:36:41 +0000

First Men in India

First Air Cheif Marshal : Arjan Singh

First President of Indian National Congress : W.C .Banerjee

First Indian Commander in Chief: Gen.K.M .Kariappa

First Field Marshal : S.H.F.J .Manekshaw

First Viceroy of India: Lord Canning

First Muslim President of India : Dr.Zakirhussain

First Governer General of Free India :Lord Mount Batten

First Indian to Get Nobel Prize : Rabindra Natha Tagore

First to Join I.C.C (now I.A.S) : Satyendra Nath Tagore

First Women in India

First Women to win Nobel Prize :Mother Therasa

First Women olympic finalist : P.T.Usha
First Women won Bharat Ratna : Indira Gandhi

First Women Judge : Anna Chandi

First Women Ambassoder : Vijayalekshmi Pandit ((1947-49)

First Women President of UN General Assembly : Mrs. Vijayalekshmi Panit(1953)

First Indians

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:57:29 +0000

FIRST INDIAN BANK TO HAVE A BRANCH IN CHINA BANK OF INDIA

FIRST INDIAN CRICKET CAPTAIN C.K NAYUDU

FIRST INDIAN CRICKETER WHO SCORED TRIPLE CENTURY VIRENDER SEHWAG
FIRST INDIAN HAT-TRICK IN TEST CRICKET HARBHAJAN SINGH

FIRST INDIAN ICS OFFICER SATYENDRA NATH TAGORE

FIRST INDIAN MISS UNIVERSE SUSHMITHA SEN

FIRST INDIAN SCIENTIST WON NOBEL PRIZE C.V RAMAN

FIRST INDIAN TEST TUBE BABY HARSHA

FIRST INDIAN TO COMPLETE 500 TEST WICKETS ANIL KUMBLE

FIRST INDIAN TO CROSS ENGLISH CHANNEL MIHIR SEN

FIRST INDIAN TO DRIVE A FORMULA ONE CAR NARAIN KARTHIKEYAN

FIRST INDIAN TO GET THE NOBEL PRIZE WAS RABINDRANATH TAGORE
FIRST INDIAN TO WIN BOOKER PRIZE ARUNDHATI ROY

FIRST INDIAN WOMAN BADMINTON GRAND PRIX CHAMPION SANIA NEHWAL
FIRST LADY CHIEF MINISTER SUCHETHA KRIPALANI

FIRST LADY IPS OFFICER KIRAN BEDI

Some english term

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:44:28 +0000

Anagram : A Word or phrase formed by transporting letters of another word or phrase.

Acarology :Branch of Zoology dealing with ticks and mites

Albinism : An abnormality caused by mutation of pigment controlling genes.Albinos have abnormally white skin,light hair and pink eyes.

Aerobics : A system of physical exercise done to the tune of music.

Alta Vista opular free test search engine in the internet.

Angioplasty : The method of treating stenosis or occlusion of a blood vessel or a heart valve by using a ballon into the constructed area.

Aphonia :Total loss of voice due to reasons like sudden emotional stress.

ABBREVIATION

AG :Attorney General

CAG :Comptroller and Auditor General

CMP :Common Minimum Progam

ESMA :Essential Services Mainatance Act

EC :Election Commission

FC :Finance Commission

Ecomomic Facts

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:33:01 +0000

1. Which one of the following is not manufacturing mobile telephone handsets?
a. Samsung
b. Nokia
c. Videocon
d. Sony
Ans : C

2. Which is the largest tea producing country in the world?
a. Kenya
b. Indonesia
c. China
d. India
Ans : D

3. Recession in the market implies
a. Slump in trade & industry due to fall in demand
b. Increase in trade industry due to rise in demand
c. No change in trade and industry due to stability in demand
d. None of these
Ans : A

4. ’Bottle neck inflation’ means
a. No rise in prices despite increase in aggregate demand
b. Rise in prices without increase in the aggregate demand
c. Decline in prices due to increase in aggregate demand
d. None of these
Ans : B

5. Nandan Nilekani is associated with which company?
a. Satyam Computers
b. Wipro
c. Infosys
d. Polaris
Ans : C

6. Which is South Korea’s largest car manufacturing company?
a. Hyundai
b. Honda
c. Suzuki
d. Toyota
Ans : A

7. Ashok Leyland is owned by the
a. Tatas
b. Birlas
c. Hindujas
d. None of these
Ans : C

8. NABARD stands for
a. National Bank of Agriculture and Regional Development
b. National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
c. National Bureau of Aeronautical Research and Development
d. None of these
Ans : B

9. The part of profit or other surpluses of a company distributed proportionately among shareholders is called
a. Preference Share
b. Equity Share
c. Face Value
d. None of these
Ans : B

10. Which brand/company uses the ad line “We know India better”?
a. Max New York Life Insurance
b. LIC of India
c. Amul
d. Bajaj
Ans : B

11. Zero Coupon Bonds are that variety of loans
a. which fail to yield an income for the creditors
b. which are issued at a discount and redeemed at par
c. on which the entire interest income is paid at the time of purchase
d. the market price of which may fall suddenly and heavily
Ans : B

12. The term ‘Third World’ refers to
Economically developing nations

13. ADB was setup in the year
1966

14. National Stock Exchange (NSE) was established in the year
1992

15. SEBI was established in the year
1988

16. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) was setup in the year
1978

17. GIC was setup in the year
1973

18. LIC was established in the year
1956

19. HDFC was established in the year
1977

20. HUDCO was setup in the year
1970

21. NABARD was established in the year
1982

22. SIDBI was setup in the year
1990

23. IDBI was setup in the year
1964

24. Industrial Finance Corporation of India (IFCI) was established in the year
1948

25. Industrial Credit and Investment Corporation of India (ICICI) was established in the year
1955

26. Reserve Bank of India was established in the year
1935

27. The oldest oil refinery in India is located in
Digboi (Assam)

28. Command Area Development Program was launched to
Ensure better utilization of irrigation potential

29. Which two iron and steel plants have been setup in collaboration with the former Soviet Union
Bokaro and Bhilai

30. Which city is known as the silicon valley of India
Bangalore

Geograpy Club-Geographical defenitions

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:25:57 +0000

Acid precipitation (Acid Rainfall): is now regarded as a serious problem in some European and Asian countries, the main cause and source of which is emissions of sulphur oxides and nitrogen oxides from thermal power plants and burning of fossil fuels. These oxides dissolve in atmospheric water vapour and fall back on earth as acid rainfall. Acid rainfall can cause destruction of crops and trees; destruction of fish; and damage to buildings.
Agronomy: Soil management and production of field crops is known as Agronomy.
Aleurone layer: is that part of the grain in cereals where much of the protein lies.
Alluvial soil: is the richest and most fertile soil of India spread over large areas in northern plains of India.
Arakan Yoma: is the extension of the Himalayas located in Myanmar.
Asthamudi Lake: is located in Kerala State.
Bailadila: in Bastar district of Madhya Pradesh, is known for its wealth of Manganese.
Barhara (Tribes): The Barhara tribes mentioned in the Mahabharata who had settled in the north-western regions of India, are associated with—(1) Ambashthas (a mixed Mongolian Aryan race); (2) Gandharas (Afghans); (3) Pavas.
Bhabhar region: in south of the Shivaliks, is an example of Piedmont situation i.e., belonging to or related to the foot of a mountain.
Bushmen (Tribes): They live in the Kalahari desert. They are probably the descendants of the earliest inhabitants of Africa. They rank among the most uncivilized and backward peoples in the world. Their food consists almost entirely of meat, often raw or decomposed, and in times of scarcity they will eat insects, snakes etc.
Cardamom: Karnataka is the largest producer of cardamom. India is the largest exporter of cardamom in the world.
Chinook: Warm, dry wind experienced along the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains in Canada and the U.S.A.
Climograph: is a graphical representation of the differentiation between various types of climate. It reveals the type of climate at a glance—a climograph showing wet bulb temperatures and relative humidities which are high, for instance, depicts a constantly hot damp climate.
Coastline of India, Length of: The length of India’s coastline is 7,516 km and its territory includes 1,256 islands. Tamil Nadu has the longest coastline in India.
Cosmic year: One cosmic year is equal to the time taken by the sun to complete one orbit around the galactic centre.
Cotopaxi: is the highest volcano in the world. It is situated in Ecuador.
Date Line, International: International Date Line is an internationally agreed line drawn parallel to the 180° meridian. It divides the Pacific Ocean into two equal parts. A crossing of the International Date Line entails repeating one day when travelling westwards.
Detroit of India: Pithampur in Madhya Pradesh, where a large number of automobile industries have been set up, is called the “Detroit of India”.
Doldrums Belt: is a zone of the tropics where the calm lasting for some weeks prevails, broken at times by erratic squalls and baffling winds. It is an area of low pressure. The wind system in the Equatorial areas is known as doldrums.
Dust Devil: is a dusty whirlwind normally a few feet in diameter and about 100 feet tall, sometimes also wider and higher.
Earth mass: The mass of the earth is about 81 times that of the moon.
Earth’s core: is mainly composed of iron and nickel. Lithosphere is the innermost layer of the earth.
El Nino: is the weather phenomenon brewing in the tropical Pacific Ocean. It is the largest climate event of the 20th century setting off more global disasters than ever before. El Nino is warming of the waters off Equatorial South America which causes climate abnormalities around the world. The impact can be flooding drought in California, Brazil, Africa and Australia, severe storms in the Central Pacific and a decline in hurricanes hitting the south-eastern United States.
Exfoliation: This type of weathering is common both in the cold as well as in the hot climate regions.
Fertilizer plant, First: The first fertilizer plant in India was set up at Sindri (Bihar).
Garo (Tribes): Garos are the tribe of Garo Hills in Meghalaya.
Glacial lake—example in India: Dal Lake in Srinagar.
Great Circle: A circle on the earth’s surface whose plane passes through its centre, and bisects it into two hemispheres. Two opposing meridians together form a Great Circle. The shortest distance between any two points on the earth’s surface is the arc of the Great Circle which passes through them. 0° latitude forms a Great Circle. (The latitude or longitude 75°W should be combined with 75°E to obtain the Great Circle).
Horse Latitudes: Sub-tropical belts of high atmospheric pressure over the oceans situated in both hemispheres. These are called Belts of Calm between regions of the Trade Winds and Westerlies of higher latitudes.
Hydroponics: means cultivation of the plants without use of soil.
Hyetology: is the study of rainfall.
Indira Point: in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is the southern-most tip of India.
Irrigated area, Indian State having largest: The Indian State with the largest irrigated area is Uttar Pradesh.
Jhum: It is a slash and burn method of shifting cultivation (called jhum) practised on rainfall-bed slopes of forest hills and dales in Arunachal Pradesh.
Kandla: is a sea port situated at the head of the Gulf of Kuch in Gujarat State. It was the first port to be developed after independence. It has a free trade zone.
Khonds (Tribes): were primitive tribes living in Orissa.
Kikuyu (Tribes) : are a race of Bantu negroes who live to the north of Mount Kenya. These people combine agriculture with pastoralism.
Kirghiz (Tribes): of Central Asia are an example of people adapted to a grassland environment. The Kirghiz are pastoral nomads who move from pasture to pasture with the flocks and herds of horses, camels, oxen, sheep and goats. Meat forms only a small portion of their food. The Kirghiz are fearless horsemen, and even their children are expert riders
Lambadies (Tribes): are concentrated in Karnataka.
Lapse Rate: is the rate of change in temperature with increase of altitude.
Laterite soils: Laterite soils are formed by the weathering of laterite rocks. These can be distinguished from other soils by their acidity. Laterite soils are generally poor on the higher levels and cannot retain moisture. In the plains, however, they consist of heavy loams and clay and can retain moisture. Laterite soils occur in Madhya Pradesh, Assam and along the eastern and western Ghats. Tea plantation require acidity which is there in the laterite soil. It is, therefore, common in these areas.
Loams (loamy soil): Amixture of sand, clay and silt is known as loamy soil. Loams are formed where the soils have equal proportion of sand, silt and clay.
Local winds and their areas: Khamsin—Egypt; Zonda—Argentina; Santa Ana—California; Simoon—Iran.
Lushais (Tribes): are tribes of Mizoram.
Mansarover Lake: is in Tibet. Near it, the rivers having their source are the Brahamputra, the Sutlej and the Indus.
Maoris (Tribes): are the original inhabitants of New Zealand.
Masai (Tribes): of the East African plateau are the example of pastoral peoples. They are a tall, strong, warlike race, partly negroid in type. They treat their cattle with great respect and affection and do not kill them for food or for sale as meat.
Monsoon in India: is related to differential heating and cooling of the huge landmass of Asia and the Indian Ocean and the origin of cyclones in the Bay of Bengal. The term Monsoon was introduced by the Arabs.
Munda (Tribes): are mostly located in Madhya Pradesh.
Negritos (Tribes): are the ancient tribes of Andamans.
Nutrification: is the process of conversion by action of bacteria, of nitrates in the soil.
Onges: are tribes of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Oraon (Tribes): are aboriginal people of the Chhota Nagpur region in the State of Bihar. They call themselves Kurukh and speak a Dravidian language.
Pangong Tso: is one of the world’s highest and brackish lakes in Jammu & Kashmir.
Pressure zones on earth: are created due to differential heating of the earth’s surface by the sun.
Proxima Centauri: is a star nearest to the earth.
Rare earths (Or Lignite and Monazite) : are found on the beaches of Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Monazite is an ore of thorium.
Roaring Forties: are westerly winds.
Saddle peak: is the highest peak of Andaman and Nicobar islands, located in Great Nicobar.
Savannas: are found between latitudes 5° and 20° North and South of Equator. These are tropical grasslands bordering the equatorial forests in each hemisphere. The Llanos and Pampas of South America are chief examples of Savannas but extensive Savannas are in Africa. Savanna grasslands are also found in Australia. The three-tier growth of vegetation is found in these regions. The natural vegetation of Savannas consists of tall grass.
Selvas: The rain forest of Amazon basin is called Selvas. These are rainy tropical forests..
Semangs (Tribes): are tribal people living in Malaysia.
Spring Tides: are caused when the sun and the moon are in a straight line. The tide on its maximum height is known as Spring Tide.
Taiga Belt: lies between the Tibet-type climate and the Tundras.
Telegu Ganga Project: in Tamil Nadu envisages optimal use of surplus water of the Krishna river. It is a joint venture of Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
Time Zone: A zone on the terrestrial globe that is 15° longitude wide and extends from pole to pole and within which a uniform clock time is used. Time zones are the functional basis of standard time. The world is divided into 24 time zones.
Tsunamis: are huge sea waves caused by earthquakes.
Willy Willy: is a tropical cyclone of the north-west Australia.

Inventions and Discoveries

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:17:48 +0000

Who discovered natural radioactivity

Ans : Hentry Bequeral

Hydrogen was discovered by

Ans : Cavendish

Who invented Microprocessor

Ans : Ted Hoff

Name the scientist who proposed Doppler Effect

Ans : Christian Doppler

Who discovered Argon

Ans : Ramsay

Name the scientist who proposed pH value

Ans : Sorenson

Who discovered the Law of Gravitation

Ans : Sir Isaac Newton

Who discovered penicillin

Ans : Alexander Fleming

Who invented dynamite

Ans : Alfred Nobel

Connties ‘s Parliament

Jay Pathak — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:10:38 +0000

Afganistan – Jirga

Bnagladesh – Jatya Sansath

Bhutan - National Assembly

China – National Peoples Congress

Denmark – Folketting

Iceland -Althing

Croatia – Sabor
Iran - Majlis
Maldives - Majlis
Egypt -Majlis
Japan -Diet

Isreal – Nest

Russia -Federal Assebly ,Duma
Sweden – Ricladag

Turkey -Grand National Assembly
U S A -Congress
Turkey – Grand National Assebly

Spain- General Couts

Netherlands – Staten -General

Finland – Eduskunta