Maharashtra PSC: Botany : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Optional)

Botany (Code No : 601) Paper - I
Standard : Degree

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hours

Note :
1) Answers to this paper must be written in English only.
2) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
3) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

Section – A ( Marks : 50 )
1) Algae :
    1) Occurrence, distribution and classification of algae.
    2) Thallus organization in algae.
    3) Origin and evolution of sex in algae.
    4) Types of life cycles in algae.
    5) Important features and life history of Chlorophyceae - Volvox, Oedogonium, Coleochaete, Xanthophyceae – Vaucheria, Phaeophyceae - Ectocarpus, Sargassum, Rhodophyceae – Batrachospermum.
    6) Economic importance of algae.

2) Fungi :
    1) General characters, classification, reproduction and economic importance of fungi.
    2) Important features of Mastigomycotina, Ascomycotina, Basidiomycotina and Deuteromycotina and Life histories of Pythium, Mucor, Saccharomyces, Puccinia, Colletotrichum.
    3) General account of lichens.
    4) Mushroom cultivation.
 

Section – B ( Marks : 50 )
3) Bryophytes and Pteridophytes :
    1) Structure, classification, reproduction and alternation of generations in bryophytes and pteridophytes.
    2) General characters of Hepaticopsida (e.g. Marchantia), Anthocerotopsida (e.g. Anthoceros) and Bryopsida (e.g. Funaria).
    3) General account of pteridophytes with reference to structure of sporophyte, sori, sporangia and gametophytes.
    4) Alternation of generations in pteridophytes.
    5) Important characteristics of Psilopsida, Lycopsida, Sphenopsida and Pteropsida.
 

4) Microbiology and Plant Pathology :
    1) Viruses, bacteria and plasmids - structure and reproduction.
    2) General account of infection and phytoimmunology.
    3) Applications of microbiology in agriculture, industry and medicine.
    4) Role of microbes in controlling pollution of air, soil and water.
    5) Important plant diseases caused by viruses, bacteria, mycoplasmas, fungi and nematodes and their control measures.
    6) Molecular basis of infection and disease resistance/defence mechanisms.
 

Section – C ( Marks : 50 )
5) Gymnosperms :
    1) General features of gymnosperms.
    2) Classification, diversity and evolution of gymnosperms.
    3)Salient features of living Cycadales, Coniferales and Gnetales, their structure and reproduction.

6) Angiosperms :
    1) A general account of the origin and evolution of angiosperms. Major contributions of cytology, phytochemistry and taximetrics to taxonomy.
    2) Comparative account of various systems of classification and the details of the systems proposed by Bentham and Hooker and Engler and Prantl.
    3) Study of angiospermic families - Magnoliaceae, Ranunculaceae, Brassicaceae, Rosaceae, Fabaceae, Euphorbiaceae, Malvaceae,

Maharashtra PSC: Animal Husbandry And Veterinary Science : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Optional)

Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Science (Code No : 105) Paper - I
Standard : B.V.Sc.& A.H, Degree

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hours

Note :
1) Answers to this paper must be written in English only.
2) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
3) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

Section - A ( Marks : 50 ) Veterinary Anatomy, Physiology and Biochemistry
1) 1) Anatomy and physiology of digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, musculo-skeletal and urogenital system.
2) Physiology of nervous system and sensory organs; Growth and development of embryo in livestock and poultry.

2) Physiology of digestion and absorption in ruminants and non-ruminants; Anatomy and physiology of mammary gland with reference to endocrine control; Environmental physiology and its influence on growth and production.

3) Biochemistry of carbohydrate, protein, lipids, enzymes, co- enzymes, co- factors and their role in metabolism; Biochemistry of blood and body fluids.

Section - B ( Marks : 50 ) Animal Genetics and Breeding
4) Principles of animal genetics; Heritability, repeatability, genetic correlation and their applications; Hardy - Weinberg Law.

5) 1) System of mating; Inbred lines; Heterosis; Selection of breeding animals; Response to selection; Sire index; Open nucleus breeding system.
2) National and state livestock breeding policy; Importance of conservation of livestock and poultry germplasm.

6) Chromosome complements of various productive animals; Chromosomal aberrations, their effect on fertility and productivity of livestock with special reference to dairy animals; Importance of cytogenetics in animal breeding.

Section - C ( Marks : 50 ) Livestock and Poultry Management and Nutrition
7) 1) Breeds of cattle, buffaloe, sheep, goat, pigs and poultry; Judging of farm animals; Transportation of animals; Care and management of young stock, dry, pregnant, lactating animals, breeding bulls; Dentition of animals; Farms records.

2) Economics of livestock and poultry farming; Farm structure - system of housing and management of dairy animals and poultry; Dairy farming and clean milk production; Preparation of animals for show/exhibition; Preparation of project reports of livestock and poultry farm; Importance of sheep and goat production in National economy.

8) Feeding and management of animals under draught, flood and other natural calamities; Management of zoo/lab animals. Standards of potable water and its supply for livestock and poultry; Importance of sanitation at livestock farm and disposal/use of livestock waste; Herd health management of cattle and buffalo.

9) 1) Importance of nutrients in animal health and production; Nutrients and their requirement, metabolism in livestock and poultry; Digestion, absorption and metabolism of carbohydrate, protein, fat in livestock and poultry; Role of minerals, trace elements and vitamins in livestock and poultry nutrition; Nutritional deficiency and their management;

2) Feed additives, antibiotics, probiotics, growth stimulants in livestock and poultry nutrition; Conventional and non-conventional f

Maharashtra PSC: Agricultural Engineering : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Optional)

Agricultural Engineering  (Code No : 102) Paper - I
Standard : Degree in Agricultural Engineering

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hours

Note :
1) Answers to this paper must be written in English only.
2) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub-topics mentioned below.
3) For judging candidates’ conceptual understanding, appropriate number of numerical problems will be asked.
4) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub-topics mentioned below.

Section - A ( Marks : 50 )
1) Drying of Farm Crops :
    1) Importance and need for drying; Moisture content and its measurement, Equilibrium moisture content; Heat and mass transfer in drying, Moisture migration and prevention of moisture accumulation, Psychrometry, psychrometric chart and its application for drying process.
    2) Design of dryers; Types of food grains dryers such as Batch dryer, Recirculating batch type (RPEC) dryer, Louisiana State University (LSU) dryer, Baffle dryer, Rotary dryer and Solar (cabinet) dryer.

2) Engineering Properties and Handling of Biological Materials :
    1) Physical characteristics such as shape, size, spatial dimensions, roundness, sphericity, volume, density, specific gravity, surface area, porosity. Mechanical properties like hardness of grain, compressive strength, impact and shear resistance. Thermal properties such as specific heat, thermal conductivity, thermal diffusivity. Electrical properties like electrical conductance, capacitance and dielectric properties.
    2) Aero and hydrodynamic characteristics such as drag coefficient, terminal velocity. Rheological properties such as force deformation behavior, ideal elastic behavior, ideal plastic behavior, ideal viscous behavior, viscoelastic behavior; Material handling devices such as conveyors and elevators, Design of material handling devices like belt conveyor, screw conveyor and bucket elevator.
 

3) Processing of Biological Materials :
Importance and need of processing, Unit operations such as cleaning, sorting, grading, drying, dehydration, storage, milling, handling, mixing, packaging and transportation; Screen effectiveness, cleaning efficiency, sieve analysis, fineness modulus, uniformity index and particle size estimation; Principles and operations of air screen cleaner, specific gravity separator, spiral separator, disc separator, indented cylinder separator, magnetic separator and pneumatic separator.
 

Section - B ( Marks : 50 )
4) Dairy and Food Engineering :

    1) Mass and energy balance; heat transfer and heat exchangers (Double pipe, Shell and tubes, and coils); Pasteurization (vat, HTST and UHT pasteurization), Homogenization; Principle and operations of spray, drum, vacuum and freeze dryer. Evaporation, design of single effect and multiple effect evaporators; Principle and operations of pan, natural convection, forced convection, long tube, short tube, rising film, falling film evaporators; Vapour absorbtion system.

    2) Refrigeration, vapour compression refrigeration system; Heating and cooling load calculation; Precooling, cold storage and its design; Controlled atmospheric (CA) storages and modified atmospheric (MA) packages for horticultural crops; Freezing, estimation of freezing time using planks method; Principles of fruits and vegetables preservations - canning, drying, slicing, blanching, sterilization, thermal processing; Need and importance of food packaging, functions, general requirements, types of packaging materials, forms of packaging.

5) Agricultural Structures :
    1) Farm stead and Farm house design, Farm fencing – woven wire, close mesh type, barbed wire, plain wire, welded wire, electric; Cost estimation of barbed wire fencing; Dairy barn – stanchion and loose housing barn, milking parlour, pen barn, community barn; Poultry hous

Maharashtra PSC: Agriculture : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Optional)

Agriculture (Code No : 101) Paper – I
Standard : Degree in Agriculture

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hours

Note :
1) Answers to this paper must be written in English only.
2) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to interpret, to criticise and to appraise subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
3) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
 

Section - A ( Marks : 50 ) Agronomy
1) Ecology :

1) Ecology and its relevance to natural resources in India in general and Maharashtra in particular, with special reference to agriculture.
2) Agro moterology – types of climate and their methods of classification
3) Effect of climatic factors on crop growth.
4) Drought – classification and factors of drought tolerance in plants.
5) Eco-system, Environmental pollution and associated hazards to crop plants.

2) Cropping Patterns :
1) Cropping patterns in relation to Agro-climatic zones of Maharashtra
2) Concept of multiple cropping, multistory, relay, inter cropping and mixed cropping and their importance in crop production and resource management.
3) Organic Farming – Concept, Permaculture, Regenerative agriculture, Prospects and Limitations.
4) Package of practices of important cereals, pulses, oilseeds, fibers, sugarcane, and fodder crops grown during kharif and rabi seasons in Maharashtra.
5) Weeds associated with various crops and their integrated management.

3) Tillage :
1) Tillage and its objective and factors affecting it.
2) Tillage implements and its relevance for good tillage and plant growth.
3) Modern concept of tillage.
 

Section – B ( Marks : 50 ) Agricultural Chemistry and Soil Science
4) Soil :

1) Processes and factors of soil formation.
2) Classification of soil including modern concepts.
3) Physical, chemical and biological properties of soil (texture, structure, soil reaction and pH, soil air and soil temperature etc.).
4) Soil Survey and Land capability classification.
5) Soils of Maharashtra.
6) Soil fertility management in relation to sustainability of productivity.

5) Soil and Water Conservation :
1) Soil conservation, planning on watershed basis.
2) Erosion and run-off management in hilly, foothills and valley lands.
3) Dry land agriculture and its problem, stabilization of productivity in dry land agriculture.
4) Problem soils and their reclamation methods.

6) Essential Nutrients in Plants :
1) Essential plant nutrients criteria, classification, functions, deficiency symptoms and corrective measures.
2) Organic manures, inorganic fertilizers, bio-fertilizers and methods of application.
3) Fertigation, slow release fertilizers and fertilizer use efficiency.
4) Integrated plant nutrient management (IPNM) in relation to sustainable agriculture.


Section – C ( Marks : 50 ) Agricultural Engineering
7) Water Management :

1) Soil water constant and water requirement.
2) Water use efficiency in crop production.
3) Criteria for scheduling irrigation.
4) Drip and sprinkler irrigation.

Maharashtra PSC: General Study - II : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Compulsory)

General Studies – II (Code No : 009)
Standard : Degree
 

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hours

Note :
1) Answers to this paper must be written either in English or in Marathi.
2) The Nature and standard of questions in the paper will be such that a well educated person will be able to answer without any specialised study and its intention is to test candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects.
3) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to criticise subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
4) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

Section - A ( Marks : 40 ) India in World Affairs
1) Foreign Policy of India :

1) Basic Principles, Objectives, and Determinants of foreign policy.
2) India and Neighbours: Conflict and Co-operation.
3) India and Indian Ocean.
4) Foreign Economic Policy of India: Aid, Trade and economic cooperation.

2) Nuclear Policy of India :
1) Salient features.
2) Determinants of Nuclear Tests: Pokhran I (1974) and Pokhran II (1998)
3) Recent Trends in Nuclear Policy such as NPT (Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty) and CTBT (Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty.)

3) India's External and Internal Security Concerns :
1) Terrorism, Insurgency, Regional and Sub-regional conflicts; Socio-economic imbalances; Naxalite Movements, Separatist Movements, Communal Violences and Caste Conflicts.
2) Law Enforcement Mechanism and Judiciary.
    a) Existing Laws and Regulations with reference to Maharashtra.
    b) Intelligence and Security Agencies.
    c) Treaties of Extradition and Interpol.

4) International Affairs and Institutions :
1) Emerging important issues and events in international relations (1990 onwards) : Political, Strategic and Economic considerations.
2) Regional and International Institutions:
a) SAARC, ASEAN, NAM, Commonwealth of Nations and European Union.
b) United Nations System: Its Charter and Organs, (General Assembly, Security Council, Economic and Social Council and International Court of Justice)
c) UN Agencies: UNCTAD, UNESCO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNHCR, UN Peace Keeping Forces, UNCHR, ILO and WHO.
 

Section – B ( Marks : 40 ) Indian Economy, Planning, Trade, Rural Development
5) Planning : Process - Types - Review of India's First to Tenth Five year Plans. Evaluation. Social and Economic Indicators of Development. State and Local Level Planning. Decentralisation - 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments.

Indian Economy - trends in Sectoral Development and profile of service Sector. Challenges in Indian Economy - Poverty, Unemployment and Regional Imbalances.

6) Urban and Rural Infrastructure Development: Need and Significance. Growth and Development of Social and economic infrastructure such as Energy, Water supply and sanitation, Housing, Transport (Road, Ports etc.) Communications (Post and Telegraphs, Telecommunication), Network of Radio, TV, Internet. Crises, problems related to Infrastructure in India. Policy alternatives - Public-Private Sector Partnership. FDI and Infrastructure Development - Privatisation of infrastructure development. Centre and State Government Policies for Infrastructure Development. Transport and Housing (Urban and Rural). Problems - Centre and State Government initiatives and programmes.

7) Industry : Need - importance and role of industries in economic and social development, Growth Pattern, Structure of Large-scale Industries in India with special reference to Maharashtra. Small-scale, Cottage and Village industries Problems Prospects of Small scale, cotage and village industry. Impact of liberalisation, privatisation and globalisation on SSIs. State Government Policy, measures and programmes for development, promotion and monitoring of SSIs (with special reference to Maharashtra) Export Potential of Small scale and cottage industries.

8) Co-operation: Concept, Meaning, Objectives, Old and new principles of co-operation. Growth and diversification of co-operative movement in India. Co-operative institution in Maharashtra – types, role, importance and diversification. State policy and Co-operative sector - Legislation, Supervision, Audit and Aid. Problems of Co-operatives in Maharashtra. Prospects of Cooperatives in the era of global competition.

9) Economic reforms: Background, Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation – (concept, meaning, scope and limitations). Economic Reforms at Centre and State Level. WTO Regime - Provisions and its implications and impact on Indian Economy, issues and problems.

10) International Trade and International Captial Movements: Emerging Trends in era of globalisation. Growth, Composition and Direction of India's Foreign

Maharashtra PSC: General Study - I: Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Compulsory)

General Studies – I (Compulsory) (Code No : 008)
Standard : Degree

Total Marks : 200
Nature of Paper : Conventional Type
Duration : 3 Hourshttp://www.upscportal.com

Note:
1) Answers to this paper must be written either in English or in Marathi.
2) The Nature and standard of questions in the paper will be such that a well educated person will be able to answer without any specialised study and its intention is to test candidate’s general awareness of a variety of subjects.
3) This paper will test the candidate’s ability to comprehend, to analyse, to criticise subject matter related to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.
4) It is expected from candidates to study the latest and recent developments and happenings pertaining to the topics/sub topics mentioned below.

Section - A (Marks : 40 )http://www.upscportal.com
1) History:

1) Brief history of Maharashtra: Socio-cultural development during the following regimes - Satvahanas - Vakatakas - Chalukyas - Rashtrakutas - Shilahars - Yadavas – Muslim regimes and Marathas.

2) History of Modern India (1818-1857) particularly Maharashtra: Introduction of modern education - Press, Railway, Post and Telegraph, Industries, Land reforms and Socio-religious reforms – Its impact on society.

3) Social and economic awakening: Indian Nationalism - 1857 revolt and after, Indian National Congress (1885 - 1947), Role of important personalities, Role of Press and Education in social awakening in pre- independent India.http://www.upscportal.com

4) The other contemporary movements during pre-independence: Satyashodhak Samaj - Dr. B.R.Ambedkar's Movement - Hindu Mahasabha- Muslim League - National Revolutionary Movement - Leftist Movement – Peseant Movement - Tribal uprising.

5) Post Independence development: Integration of princely states, formation of Linguistic states, Samyukta Maharashtra movement major political parties and personalities involved therein, Major developments and personalities during 1960-1990.

6) Cultural Heritage of Maharashtra (Ancient to Modern) : Performing Arts (Dance, Drama, Films, Music and Folk Arts), Visual Arts (Architecture, Painting and Sculpture) and Festivals.

7) Impact of Literature on socio - psychological development of Maharashtra: Bhakti, Dalit, Urban and Rural Literature.

Section – B ( Marks : 40 ) http://www.upscportal.com
2) Geography of India – with special reference to Maharashtra :

1) Location and extent - India's strategic location with reference to her neighbours, Indian Ocean Rim, Asia and the World.

2) Physical Geography: Evolution of the Subcontinent - Major physiographic regions - Problems of floods and river pollution - Physiographic details of Maharashtra.

a) Climate: Distribution of Rainfall. Rainfall in Maharashtra - spatial and temporal variability - Agroclimatic zones of Maharashtra - Problem of Drought and scarcity, DPAP (Draught Prone Area Programme) –Water requirement in Agricultural, Industrial and Domestic Sectors. Problem of Drinking Water.

b) Soils - problems of soil erosion and degradation in Maharashtra.http://www.upscportal.com

c) Natural Vegetation and wild life - Forest types in India and Indian wild life - National Parks – Sanctuaries in Maharashtra - Tiger Project.

3) Economic Geography:

Minerals and Energy Resources : There distribution, importance and development in Maharashtra. Tourism in Maharashtra - Religious, Medicinal, Eco-Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

4) Human and Social Geography:http://www.upscportal.com

Distribution of population. Migration of population - effects of migration on source and destination areas. Rural settlements in Maharashtra. Problems of Urban and Rural Settlements – Environmental, Housing, Slum, Water Supply and Sanitation, Urban Traffic and Pollution.
 

Section – C ( Marks : 40)

3) Indian Polity (With special Reference to Maharashtra) : http://www.upscportal.com

1) The Constitution of India: Making of the Constitution - Philosophy of the Preamble - Salient Features of the Constitution (Secular democratic and socialist) - Fundamental Rights and Duties - Directive Principles of State Policy such as Free and Compulsory primary education, Uniform Civil Code - Centre - State relations and Formation of New States - Independent Judiciary - Amendment Procedure : Major Amendments to the Constitution : Landmark Judgments used for interpreting the Constitution.

Structure and Functions of major Commissions and Boards: Election Commission, Union and State Public Service Commissions, National Women's Commission, Human Rights Commission, National Minorities S.C./S.T. Commission - River Water Dispute Settlements Board etc.

2) The Political System (Structure, Powers and Functions of Governments) :http://www.upscportal.com

a) The Central Government - The Union Executive: President- Vice-President - Prime Minister and Council of Ministers - Attorney General of India - Comptroller and Auditor General of India

b) The Union Legislature - Parliament, Speaker and Dy. Speaker - Parliamentary Committees - Parliament's Control over Executive.

c) Judiciary: Organisation of Judiciary - Integrated Judiciary - Functions - Role and Power of the Supreme Court and High Court - Subordinate Courts – Lok Pal, Lok Aayukt and Lok Nyayalaya - Judiciary as a watch-dog protecting the Constitutional Order- Judicial Activism.

d) The State Government: The State Executive - Governor - Chief Minister and the Council of Minister - Role, Functions and Powers - The State Legislature - Legislative Assembly - Legislative Council - Compositions - Powers, Functions and Role - Legislative Committees.

e) The Local Governments :

(1) Urban - Municipal Corporations, Municipal councils, Municipalities, Nagarpanchayat and Cantonment Boards. Structure, Officials, Resources, Powers- Functions and Controls.http://www.upscportal.com

(2) Rural - Panchayat Raj System - Zilla Parishad, Taluka Panchayat and Village

Maharashtra PSC: ENGLISH : Revised Syllabus for State Services (Main) Examination (Compulsory)

English (Compulsory) (Code No : 003)

UPSC Interview By Abhishek | Mains Exam Year 2007

On 17th march the civil services (main) 2007 result came out.I was surfing the net when a friend of mine informed me about the results.I thought that as usual the UPSC website would not open as is the case usually once results are announced.But to my surprise it opened and very soon i found myself going through the list of roll numbers and was elated to find my roll number(after having twice missed the interview bus).But the joy soon turned into horror when on 19th afternoon i got a speedpost from UPSC informing me that my interview was on 31st march at 9 am ,i.e., first day first show.Panic set in and i prepared myself for running against time.Some suggested be your natural self ,and some others told me to fake it ,leaving me totally confused.Then there were mock(ing) interviews which were useful as well as counterproductive.In fact ,my confidence took a nosedive on 27th after a late night mock session.Next day i met Ravindran Sir(vajiram) and his words boosted my confidence.On 29th ,i went for my final mock at Chanakya which went off well.

On 31st i got up at 6 am (very early by my sleeping standards)and by 8:20 i was on my way to Dholpur House.I reached the UPSC main gate at 8:45 am and found a crowd of fellow 'sufferers' impeccably dressed and in high spirits. I met Sudhir(orissa),Pushkar(CISF,Bihar),Rohit(BSF) and few others and we asked each other about the number of attempts and optionals.A sense of camaraderie develops when you have the same optionals and more so if you have made the same number of attempts.There were lot of third attempt 'veterans' ,so i felt at home.At 9 am sharp we were allowed inside the hallowed portals.After signing the register we were asked to wait in a big hall.There were 7 round tables,everybody had been alloted a particular round table. In my group, there were Harkamal(Chandigarh),Aastha(JNU,Patna),myself and Lalit Kumar(Delhi).Since of the four i was the first one to arrive ,i assumed(wrongly)that there were three guys and one girl in our group.But Harkamal turned out to be female(later on i told her about my misperception and we shared a laugh).Very soon i was joined by the other three candidates and we started talking ,sharing our fears and

SSC CPO SI: Previous Year Model Practice Question Paper (Solved)

1. In which State was the first non- Congress Government set up in Independent India?
(a) Punjab
(b) Bihar
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Kerala

2. Cheap money means
(a) low rates of interest
(b) low level of saving
(c) low level of income
(d) low level of standard of living

3. Under the rules of the IMR, each member is required to declare the par value of its legal tender money in terms of the US dollars and
(a) Silver
(b) Gold
(c) Pound Sterling
(d) Diamond

4. The Government takes ‘Ways and means advances’ from
(a) RBI
(b) IDBI
(c) SBI
(d) ICICI

5. Kisan Credit Card Scheme was introduced in
(a) 1991
(b) 1996
(c) 1998
(d) 2000

6. Compared to the rich the poor save
(a) a large part of their income
(b) an equal part of their income
(c) a smaller part of their income
(d) all of their incomes

7. One of the main factors that led to rapid expansion of Indian exports is
(a) imposition of import duties
(b) liberalization of the economy
(c) recession in other countries
(d) diversification of exports

8. When too much money is chasing too few goods, the situation is
(a) Deflation
(b) Inflation
(c) Recession
(d) Stagflation

9. With which crop has Green Revolution been associated?
(a) Rice
(b) Wheat
(c) Pulses
(d) Sugarcane

10. Who was the first Indian Governor-General of India ?
(a) B. R. Ambedkar
(b) C. Rajagopalachari
(c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(d) Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

11. A candidate, to become a member of the Rajya Sabha, should not be less than
(a) 21 years of age

SBI Bank Exam: Selection Process And Eligibility Criteria 2009

Eligibility Criteria:

1. Candidate must be citizen of India.
2. Candidate should have completed their graduation with at least 60 % aggregate from the recognized University to be eligible for this course.
3. Candidate must be computer literate to be eligible for this course.
4. Candidate must be above 21 years of age and must not be more than 30 years of age.

Selection Criteria:

1.Tier I - Preliminary Examination : Time 2 Hours

• Candidates have to appear in objective type examination conducted by the bank.

Examination will consist of:

1. Reasoning Ability Test
2. Quantitative Aptitude
3. General Awareness/Computer Knowledge
4. English Language

2. Tier II - Main Test : Time 3 Hours

This will be an Objective and Descriptive type examination

The objective type examination of 2 hours duration will consist of :

1. Test of Reasoning
2. Data Analysis and Interpretation
3. Marketing Knowledge
4. Test of English Language
5. The Descriptive type examination will be a test of English knowledge that has to be done in 1 hour.

3. Tier III - Group Discussion & Interview :

• Selected candidates from Tier I and II are called for Personal Interview

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1. If 100ns is Memory Access Time & 125 microsec is 1frame period. The no. of line that can be supported in a Time Divison Switch is
a)125 Lines
b)625 Lines
c)525 Lines
d)465 Lines

2. The no. of edjes in disjoint Hamilton circuit in a complex graph with 17 edges is
a) 8
b) 9
c) 136
d) 17^2

3. 15 persons in a club sit every day ina dinner table such that every member has different neighbour. This arrangement will last for how many days.
Assume a system has 16MB cache mean Disk Access Time & cache Access time is 76.5 ns & 1.5 overall mean Access time us 465ms for each tripling the memory the miss rate is halved. The memory required to bring down the mean Access time to 24ns is
a) 16 MB
b) 24 MB
c) 32 MB
d) 48 MB

4.Average transfer speed of a i/p serial line is minimum 25,000 Bytes & maximum 60000 Bytes. Polling Strategy adopted takes 4microsec(whether there is