Question for B.ED Entance Exam

Q.1. Name the Prime Minister of China who promised Indian Prime Minister durring the letter's state visit,his country's co-operationon civilian nuclear deal.
Answer- Wen Jaibao.
Q.2. Which Country laid pre-conditions of signing the Nuclear Non-Proliferation(NPT) Treaty to Supply uranium to the Indian nuclear facilities ?
Answer- Australia.
Q.3. Which private sector construction company bagged the largest contract -Rs,1,047-crore Ganga Expressway ?
Answer- J.P.Associates.
Q.4. Which Indian Chinese women will have the privilege to the torchbearer of theBeijing Olympics ?
Answer- Mena Barot.
Q.5. Which Indian bowler surpassed 600 wickets in Test Cricket and only behind Two more spin bowlers for a world record ?
Answer- Anil Kumble.
Q.6. Which business tycoon is likly to be the world's richest man after the recently IPO is listed in the stock market ?
Answer- Anil Ambani.
Q.7. Which Indian bowler was declared the Man-of-the-Match in Perth ?
Answer- Irfan Pathan.
Q.8. On January 15 U.P. Chief Minister Mayawati Turned how many years ?
Answer- 52 years.
Q.9. Which Tv company bid the Rs. 1,400-crore tele casts Rights for the indian Premier League ?
Answer- Sony Entertainment Television.
Q.10. Against which Australian cricketer India withdrew offensive charges of ill tempered Behaviour ?
Answer- Brad Hogg.

Current Affairs GK for bed entrance exam

Q.1. When did jmm leader shibu soren become the c M of jharkhand for the first time ?

Q.2. Which two senior advocates caught in a TV sting operation were banned by the Delhi High court to practice in high court and subordinate courts for four months ?

Q.3. Which Democratic Party senator From Delaware was choosen as the Vice-Presidential candidateby the presidential nominee Barack Obama ?

Q.4. Which London mayor received the olympics at beijing,the host city of next Olympics in 2012 ?

Q.5. Which school girl of Indian Origin starred alongside David Beckham at the closing ceremony of Beijing Olympics ?Q.6. Which two sportsmen of Indian Origin represented the United States in the Beijing Olympics ?

Q.7. How many new World Records were set at the Beijing Olympics ?

Q.8. Ratan Tata NANO Car project in west bengal , the company has indicated it would move out its plant.Which State Is the first choice for Tatas for relocation of its production plant ?

Q.9. In which TV commercial did Aamir Khan portray the character of Ardhanareeshwar ?

Q.10. Which Indian Do won the Asia Pacific Car Rally Championship In Makassar,Indonesia ?

Answer : (1) In March 2005,10 days After swearing-in soren stepped down as he could not prove majorityin the Assembly.

(2) R.K Anand, I.U.Khan

(3) Joseph Biden.

(4) Boris Johnson

(5) Tayyiba Dudhwala.

(6) Raj Bhavsar,bronze medalist (Gymnastycs) and Rajiv Kumar Rai(Badminton).

(7) 43.

(8) Uttarakhand.

(9) Tata Sky

(10) Gaurav Gill,Jagdev Singh.

JOBS IN LIFE INSURANCE OF INDIA

NOTICE
LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA.

Central Zone, Eastern Zone, Northern Zone, Southern Zone, Western Zone, North-Central Zone,South-Central Zone
Engagement of Financial Service Executives.
Approximately 160 Financial Services Executives are proposed to be engaged by variousOffices of the Corporation on Contract basis for 3 years under the jurisdiction of WESTERN ZonalOffice.
JOB REQUIREMENT
It is primarily a Marketing job. The FSE’s shall be directly responsible for Procuring NewBusiness, Providing Policy Servicing and related jobs from the bank branches / other outlets allotted tothem. They shall also carry out any other instructions given to them from time to time. For this purpose considerable movements including tours covering entire area allotted to them are involved.
1. Eligibilty Conditions:
a) Qualification:Applicant shall possess the Bachelor’s Degree of a University in India established under a statute.Preference may be given to those applicants who possess who possess the Bachelor Degree or Diploma inMarketing /Management. Good working knowledge of English and also one Regional language preferablylocal language is desirable. Knowledge of soft skills such as Power Point / Word / Excel would beadditional advantage.
b) Age:
(i) The applicant shall have completed 21 years of age and not more than 35 years of age.
(ii) The upper age limit of an applicant belonging to a group given below shall not exceed theage mentioned below:-
Category (1) Member of a Scheduled Caste or a ScheduledTribe. Age limit in years--40
Category (2) Member of OBCs (other than those in creamy layer). Age limit in years-- 38
Category (3) Ex-serviceman 35, increased by the numberof years of service in the armed forces subjectto maximum age of 45 years where he is amember of OBCs and 47 years where he is amember of SC or ST and Maximum of 42years in Other than SC,ST,OBC Cases.
2. SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection will be made on the basis of a written test if necessary, followed by an Interview of candidates who qualify in the written test. Written Test will be of Objective Type covering Test of Reasoning, Numerical Ability and General Knowledge. The date and venue of the written test, if to beconducted, will be communicated to the eligible candidates individually.
3. The selected candidates may be allotted anywhere during the period of engagement based on businessrequirements.
4. The selected candidate will have to undergo Theoretical Training, pass an examination conducted by theIRDA and obtain a license to procure Life Insurance Business. After procuring the license, if the candidateis found suitable for selection in accordance with the scheme, may be engaged as a Financial ServicesExecutive on Contract basis subject to conditions framed by the Corporation.
5. A Financial Services Executive will be paid a fixed amount every month and incentives based on theyearly performance.
6. It is clarified that selection as a Financial Services Executive does not confer any right on the candidateto be appointed as a Permanent employee in the Corporation.
7. Interview: Candidates successful in the written test (if conducted) or eligible candidates will be calledfor an Interview. The Corporation reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to be called forwritten test and/or interview commensurate with number of Financial Service Executives to be engaged andthe decision of the Corporation in this regard shall be final. No correspondence will be entertained in thisregard. Selected candidates will be engaged as Financial Services Executives subject to their being foundmedically fit by the Medical Examiner authorized by the LIC for the purpose.
Note:
1. The choice of the examination center will be taken as the Divisional Office to which the candidatehas applied.
2. No change in the choice of examination centre will be entertained under any circumstances. TheCorporation reserves the right to add or delete any Centre or alter examination date at itsdiscretion.
8. HOW TO APPLY
Candidates satisfying the conditions of eligibility as on (Cut-off date), shall submit their Application tothe Concerned Division of LIC in the format given below which shall be either hand-written in boldcapitals or typewritten on foolscap size paper only. The Application should be properly signed. Thefollowing shall accompany the Application:
1. Demand Draft of Rs 100/- drawn in favour of LIC of India payable at (Divisional Headquarters)towards application fees. ( Only for the candidates other than SC/ST candidates )2. Attested Photocopy of Caste Certificate in respect of SC/ST/OBC candidates.
3. Attested Photocopy of Qualification Certificate and Age Proof.
4. Attested Photocopy of Discharge Certificate in respect of Ex-servicemen.The candidates are advised to keep ready with them the originals and a set of attested photocopies of eachof the certificates listed at item numbers 2,3 & 4 above for verification at the time of Interview if theyqualify in the written test.
9. Application Fee (Non-Refundable):For all candidates (other than SC/ST category): Rs.100./-. The Application Fee shall be paid by DemandDraft only (valid for six months), favouring “Life Insurance Corporation of India” and payable atDivisional Headquarters. Candidate’s name and date of birth should be written on the reverse of theDemand Draft.Application Form completed in all respects with enclosures, in a closed cover with asuperscription on the cover “Engagement of Financial Services Executives, should be sent to respective Divisional Offices of LIC.
10. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
(a) Candidates should ascertain, before applying, that they satisfy all the eligibility conditions as stipulatedin the notification. Candidates who do not satisfy the eligibility conditions are liable to be disqualifiedat any stage of selection.
(b) Corporation takes no responsibility for any delay in receiving the Application Form or loss in postaltransit.
(c) Application Form not in the prescribed Format or incomplete/unsigned or received without theDemand Draft for application fee wherever applicable or Caste Certificate in case of SC/ST/OBCapplicants, shall not be considered and are liable to be rejected.
(d) Application fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances nor will it be held in reservefor future recruitment. The eligible candidates will be intimated separately about the exact date &venue of the examination. Incomplete application forms will be rejected and application fees forfeited.
(e) Decision of the Corporation in all matters regarding eligibility, conduct of examination, other tests,Interview, selection and allotment would be final and binding on all candidates. No representation orcorrespondence will be entertained by the Corporation in this regard.
(f) In case more than one application is received from an applicant for the same Division and/or differentDivisions and/or different Zones then, the first application received from the applicant as per entrymade in the register maintained by the corporation shall be treated as his only application and all theother applications shall be treated as invalid. In case of any doubt or dispute, the decision of the ZonalManager shall be final and binding on the applicant.
(g) CANVASSING IN ANY FORM WILL BE A DISQUALIFICATION.

ENGAGEMENT OF FINANCIAL SERVICES EXECUTIVES (FORMAT OF APPLICATION)

BANK EXAM RELATED QUESTIONS

Question : Four of the following five are alike in a certain way on the basis of their positions in the English alphabet and so form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to the group?

1. AZ 2. EV 3. BY 4. GT 5. DU

Answer : ( 5 ) Explanation : Other pairs occupy the same place in alphabets from A and Z.

Question : If '$' means '×', '#'means '÷', '*' means '?' and '@' means '+' then what is the value of 204 # 6 * 15 $ 8 @ 88.

1. 8 2. 2 3. ?6 4. 12 5. None of these

Answer : ( 2 ) Explanation : 204 ÷ 6 ? 15 × 8 + 88 = 34 ? 120 + 88 = 2. (Apply BODMAS)

Question : If the position of the first and the sixth letters of the word 'PRESCRIBED' are interchanged, similarly position of the second and the seventh letters are interchanged and so on. Which letter will be fourth from the left end after the rearrangement?

1. E 2. S 3. B 4. D 5. None of these

Answer : ( 1 ) Explanation : Left ? RIBEDPRESS ? Right

Question : How many such pairs of letters are there in the word INTERNAL, each of which has as many letters between them in the word as they have in the English alphabet? 1. None 2. One 3. Two 4. Three 5. None of these Answer : ( 4 ) Explanation : IN, TR and NL

Question : In a certain code DIVERT is written as SCQHDU, how is CONFER written in that code? 1. QBDNEO 2. QDBNEM 3. QBDNEM 4. QDBNEO 5. None of these

Answer : ( 3 ) Explanation : D I V E R T would be TDRIEV hence CONFER would be RCEOFN. The preceding letter in alphabets is the code

Question : In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:
A country cannot develop without fast and easy communication.
Courses of action:
I. Govt. should provide communication facilities to the public at a cheaper rate.
II. More private companies should be permitted to enter into field of communication to strengthen the network. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow.

Answer : ( 5 )

Question : Statement:
?Due to availability of air tickets at cheaper rates from various airlines large no. of people now a days prefer to travel by air than travelling by train.?
Courses of action:
I. Railway ministry has to put in its best efforts to improve the quality of rail journey in respect of facilities and also the punctuality.II. Airlines should not be allowed to introduce various schemes offering concessional fare. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow.

Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:
Continuous use of computers is affecting the eyesights of many youth.
Courses of action:
I. All the establishments should permit the people using computer to take a short break after every hour of work on the computer.
II. Use of computers should be discouraged by the managements of the establishments. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow.

Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:
Proportion of females compared to that of males in the population of our country has drastically gone down in
the recent past.

Courses of action:
I. Social workers shoule take up the task of emphasizing the importance of having atleast one female child in each family in both rural and urban areas of the counry.
II. Government should severely punish the persons involved in the practice of female foeticide. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows. 5. if both I and II follow. Answer : ( 5 )

Question : Directions: In the question below is given a statement followed by two courses of action numbered I and II. A course of action is a step or administrative decision to be taken for improvement, follow-up or further action in regard to the problem, policy, etc. On the basis of the information given in the statement, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, then decide which of the suggested courses of action logically follow(s) for pursuing.

Statement:
Reading habits in the children of coming generations is diminishing day by day.
Courses of action:
I. Access to various electronic gadgets such as television, computer and particularly the internet
should be controlled.
II. Parents should ensure and cultivate reading habits among their children. 1. if only I follows. 2. if only II follows. 3. if either I or II follows. 4. if neither I nor II follows.

Answer : ( 2 )

Question : Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.

Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.
Which programme is telecast on Thursday?

1. P 2. S 3. R 4. U 5. None of these Answer : ( 5 )

Question : Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different
days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which of the following combination of daychannel-programme is correct?

1. Thursday'C'R 2. Tuesday'C'Q 3. Saturday'E'U 4. Monday'E'P 5. None of these

Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which channel telecasts on Wednesday? 1. F 2. E 3. G 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different
days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Channel 'C' telecasts on which day of the week? 1. Thursday 2. Tuesday 3. Friday 4. Cannot be determined 5. None of these

Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: Study the following information carefully to answer this question.
Seven T.V. channels A, B, C, D, E, F and G telecast different programmes P, Q, R, S, T, U and V on different days of the week from Monday to Sunday, not necessarily in the same order.
Channel A telecast Programme T on Sunday. Channel D does not telecast Programme P or U but telecasts on the day just prior to Channel F. Channel C telecasts Programme Q but not on Monday. Channel B telecasts Programme R on Tuesday. Channel G telecasts Programme V but not on Monday. Channel C telecasts on the next day of Channel G and previous day of Channel D. Programme 'P' is telecast before Programme 'U'.

Which channel telecasts programme 'S'? 1. E 2. D 3. F 4. D or E 5. None of these

Answer : ( 2 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should there be a quota for underprivileged categories and the minority communities for admissions into the
premier educational institutions in India?

Arguments:
I. No, admissions to the premier institutes should be only on merit and there should be no system for any special consideration.
II. No, this will put the deserving non-reserved category students to disadvantage. 1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong.

Answer : ( 1 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Can the total ban on dance bars across a State be justified?
Arguments:
I. Yes, running of dance bars gives scope for various illegal and criminal activities.
II. No, the livelihood of the families of bar-girls is totally dependent on the dance bars. 1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong. Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should the top officials and politicians detained by the law enforcement agencies be given special treatment
in jails while under-trial?
Arguments:
I. No, there is no such need for any special treatment, they should be treated like all other detainees.
II. Yes, it is necessary to take care of their special security requirements. 1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong.

Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should stricter discipline be imposed upon all the children by parents and teachers in view of the increasing
criminal cases among the youth?
Arguments:
I. Yes, too much freedom to the children is leading to such cases of crime.
II. No, freedom to the children is necessary in the changing social scenario. 1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong.

Answer : ( 3 )

Question : Directions: In making decisions about important question, it is desirable to be able to distinguish between 'strong' arguments and 'weak' arguments. 'Strong' arguments must be both important and directly related to the question. 'Weak' arguments may not be directly related to the question and may be of minor importance or may be related to the trivial aspects of the question. Each question below is followed by two arguments numbered I and II. You have to decide which of the arguments is a 'strong' argument and which is a 'weak' argument.

Should the gender-reassignment surgeries be legally permitted?

Arguments:
I. Yes, it is the genuine need of the transsexuals.
II. No, people will take disadvantage of the facility since it is difficult to judge the genuineness of the requirement. 1. if only argument I is strong. 2. if only argument II is strong. 3. if either argument I or II is strong. 4. if neither argument I nor II is strong. 5. if both arguments I and II are strong.

Answer : ( 2 )