Postal Assistants Exam General Knowledge Solved Question Paper (Exam Held On: 25-05-2014)

1. What is the term applied to evolution of vegetation so that it becomes increasingly adapted to its environment?
A) Organic evolution
B) Plant succession
C) Climatic climax
D) Adaptation

2. Where do you find the clock and calendar in /on your computer?
A) Task Bar
B) Recycle Bin
C) Library
D) Start Menu

3. Who is the author of the book 'We Indians'?
A) Khushwant Singh
B) Mulk Raj Anand
C) Nirad C. Chaudhary
D) Subramanya Swamy

4. The north pole of the earth's magnet is near the geographical
A) South
B) East
C) West
D) North

5. Where did India play its 1st one day international match?
A) Lords
B) Headingley
C) Taunton
D) The Oval

6. The Academy Award is also known as
A) Matthews Award
B) Oscar Award
C) BAFTA Award
D) Palm's de Affaire

7. The ozone layer absorbs
A) infrared radiation
B) microwaves
C) radio wave
D) ultraviolet rays

8. The Oldest coal-field in India is
A) Raniganj
B) Jharia
C) Bokaro
D) Karanpura

9. The term 'Butterfly stroke' is associated with
A) Kabaddi
B) Wrestling
C) Swimming
D) Rowing

10. Mouse technique used for access in properties of any object is
A) Dragging
B) Dropping
C) Right clicking
D) Shift clicking

11. Which of the following gas do not considered as polluting agent of air?
A) CO2
B) CO
C) NO2
D) SO2

12. What is URL?
A) It is software used in the defragmentaiton of disk of computer.
B) It is software to make the computer screen bright.
C) It is specific character straight that constitutes a reference to an internet resource.
D) It is a specific uniform alignment of the computer software to make run it faster.

13. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
A) Kalinga Award : Popularization of Science
B) David Cohen Award : Literature
C) Borlaug Award : Agriculture
D) Pulitzer Prize : Progress in religion

14. In terms of area, India is the ....... largest country of the world.
A) second
B) fourth
C) sixth
D) seventh

15. What was the pen name of Bankim Chandra Chattopadhaye?
A) Kamla Kant
B) Anila Devi
C) Jarasandha
D) Dhananjoy Bairagi

16. When did Humayun first attack Chunar fort?
A) AD 1531
B) AD 1532
C) AD 1533
D) AD 1536

17. The total number of judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is
A) 10
B) 12
C) 15
D) 18

18. 15th August is the Independence Day of India and
A) South Korea
B) Indonesia
C) China
D) Pakistan

19. Jawaharlal Nehru Award is given for
A) Government Science
B) Literary work
C) International Understanding
D) Social Work

20. 'World Food Day' is celebrated on
A) Oct 15th
B) Oct 19th
C) Oct 12th
D) Oct 16th

21. Which one of the following is not a plantation crop?
A) Tea
B) Coffee
C) Rubber
D) Sugarcane

22. Which of these keys is not on the number keypad?
A) Ctrl
B) Del
C) Enter
D) Num Lock

23. The largest standing army of the Sultanate, directly paid by the state was created by
A) Iltutmish
B) Alauddin Khilji
C) Mohammad - bin - Tughlaq
D) Sikander Lodhi

24. Manav Seva Award has been instituted in the memory of
A) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
B) Indira Gandhi
C) Acharya Vinoba Bhave
D) Rajiv Gandhi

25. A Computer portable and easy to carry by travelers is
A) Super computer
B) Laptop
C) Minicomputer
D) File servers

ANSWERS:

1. A, 2. A, 3. A, 4. D, 5. B, 6. B,7. D, 8. A, 9. C, 10. C
11. C, 12. C, 13. D, 14. D, 15. A, 16. B, 17. C, 18. A, 19. C, 20. D
21. D, 22. A, 23. B, 24. D, 25. B

Recruitment of Assistants in Clerical Cadre in State Bank of India

State Bank of India (SBI) has issued a recruitment notification for SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Vacancy 2014. The Bank is going to recruit 5092 vacancies of Assistant in Clerical Cadre. Last date of SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2014 Application Form submission is 14th June 2014. Eligible and interested applicants must read SBI Clerk Recruitment 2014 Notification carefully for more details before apply.

SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Vacancy 2014

SBI is a multinational banking and financial services company, established in India. Further information about SBI Clerk Vacancy 2014 is given here:

Bank Name: State Bank of India

Total Vacancies: 5092 Vacancies

Post Name: Assistant in Clerical Cadre

SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Vacancy 2014 Eligibility Criteria:

Educational Qualification:

• Applicants should have their Graduation degree or equivalent qualification from any recognized university.
• Final year or final semester graduates applicants also can apply for this vacancy.

Age Limit:

• Applicant’s age should be between 20 to 28 years as on 1st May 2014.
• Age relaxation will be applicable as per the government rules.

Application Fee:

• General and OBC applicants need to pay Rs 450/- as application fee (including intimation charges).
• SC/ST/PWD/Ex Serviceman need to pay Rs 100/- as intimation charges only.

SBI Clerk Recruitment 2014 Selection Procedure:

Eligible applicants will be selected on the basis of their performance in Online Test & Interview.

SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Vacancy 2014 Application Procedure:

SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2014 Application Form is available on official web portal. Applicants should fill their application and apply online for this vacancy before 14th June 2014.

Important Dates for SBI Clerk Recruitment 2014:

• Starting date of online application is 26th May 2014.
• Last date of online application is 14th June 2014.
• Starting date to payment of application fee is 28th May 2014.
• Last date to payment of application fee is 17th June 2014.
• Written Exam will be organized in July/August 2014.

SBI Assistant in Clerical Cadre Recruitment 2014  Notification Click Here

Apply BY Online

State Bank of India Recruitment of Probationary Officers - 2014

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment  as Probationary Officers (POs) in State Bank of India.

Vacancies: Total Vacancies for General: 1837 Total Vacancies for PWD: 60 Eligibility Criteria: (A) Academic Qualifications: Graduation in any discipline from a recognised  University or any equivalent qualification. Those who are in the Final  year of their Graduation/Semester may also apply. (B) Age Limit:21 - 30 years Application Fee: Rs.500/- (for SC/ST Rs.100/-) How to Apply: Online only Candidates will be required to register themselves online  through Bank's websitewww.statebankofindia.com , www.sbi.co.in . After registration  candidates are required to pay the requisite application fee through offline mode by  generating the cash voucher/ challan form (or) through online mode by using  debit /credit card / Internet Banking. Selection procedure: Selection procedure consists two Phases. Phase-I: Objective (200 marks) & Descriptive (50 marks) Tests Phase - II: Group Discussion (20 marks) & Interview (30 marks) Important Dates: Online Application starts from: 07.04.2014 Fee Payment - Online: 07.04.2014 to 25.04.2014 Fee Payment - Offline: 10.04.2014 to 28.04.2014 Website:http://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/ SBI_PO_RECRUITMENT_ADVERTISEMENT _ENGLISH.pdf Scheme of Examination: The Objective Test will be online. Immediately after online Objective Test, Descriptive Test will be administered. The Objective Test with 2 hour duration consists of 4 Sections with 50 questions each as follows. a) Test of English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.) b) Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers c) Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation d) Test of Reasoning (High Level) e) Descriptive Test Note: Descriptive Test paper of only those candidates will be evaluated who have scored qualifying marks in the Objective Tests. Number of Chances: Category Number of Chances General: 4 General (PWD): 7  OBC: 7 OBC (PWD): 7SC/SC (PWD)/ ST/ ST (PWD): No Restriction

LIC Home Finance Limited Recruitment of 100 Assistant Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Assistant: 100 Posts Eligibility: i). Graduate with minimum 50% marks from recognised university/ board. ii). Preference will be given to candidates having knowledge of computer operations. Age (As on 01/02/2014): 21-35 years Selection Procedure: Selection will be made on the basis of On-line test followed by an Interview of candidates who qualify in the On-line test. The candidates found successful in the Interview have to undergo Medical Examination. Application Fee: Rs. 500/- for all candidates. Applicants have to bear Transaction charges as applicable for online payment. How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only. Important Dates: Closing date of online registration 13/03/2014 Downloading of call letters for online examination 29/03/2014 Date of online examination 06/04/2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.lichousing.com/lichousing/careers/jobs.asp

AP Eastern Power Recruitment of 937 Junior Lineman Posts

AP Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited, Visakhapatnam invites applications for 937 Junior Lineman Posts.

Post Details:
Junior Lineman: 937 Posts
Name of the Operation Circle (District): 
1. Srikakulam: 81 Posts
2. Vizianagaram: 127 Posts
3. Visakhapatnam: 135 Posts
4. Rajahmundry: 284 Posts
5. Eluru: 310 Posts
Total no. of posts: 937

Age : Age not below 18 years and not above 35 years as on 01.07.2013.
Qualification: SSLC / SSC / 10th Class with ITI qualification in Electrical Trade / Wireman trade or intermediate vocational course in Electrical Domestic Appliances and
Rewinding (EDAR) and Electrical Wiring & Contracting (EWC) on par with Electrical Wiring and Servicing of Electrical Appliances (EW & SEA) from a recognized Institution / Board.

How to Apply: Applicant must compulsorily fill-up all relevant fields of application and submit application post/in person only.

Last date for application: 31.03.2014

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AP Eastern Power Recruitment of 146 Junior Assistant (LDC) Posts

AP Eastern Power Distribution Company Limited, Visakhapatnam invites applications for 146 Junior Assistant (LDC) Posts.

Post Details:
Junior Assistant (LDC): 146 Posts

Qualification: Must hold the degree of B.A or B.Com, or B.Sc. Must have passed certificate course in Computer Application / Office Automation.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply On-line mode.

Last date for payment of Fee at AP Online: 01.04.2014

Last date for submission of Application: 01.04.2014

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Andhra Pradesh Circle (Department of Posts) Postal Assistants Recruitment

Applications are invites for Postal Assistant, Sorting Assistant and other posts in Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Department of Posts.

Post Details:
1. Postal Assistant: 364 Posts
2. Sorting Assistant: 103 Posts
3. Postal Assistant in Saving banks Control Organisation: 28 Posts
4. Postal Assistant in Circle / Regional Officers: 45 Posts
5. Postal Assistant in Mail Motor Service: 1 Post 

Age limit: 18 – 27 years.

Qualification: 10 + 2 standard or 12th class pass.

How to Apply: Through Online Registration.

Last date for online registration: 27.03.2014

Website: http://www.pasadrexam2014.in/
Online Application: http://www.pasadrexam2014.in/

Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank Recruitment of Officer & Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Posts

Chaitanya Godavari Grameena Bank invites applications for the post of Officer in Middle Management Grade (Scale III), Officer in Middle Management Grade (Scale II), Officer in Junior Management (Scale I) Cadre and Office Assistant (Multipurpose) for those who have qualified the online CWE for RRBs conducted by IBPS during September/ October 2013.

1. Officer Scale-III: 01 Post
2. Officer Scale-II (IT): 02 Posts
3. Officer Scale-II (CA): 01 Post
4. Officer Scale-II (Law): 01 Post
5. Officer Scale-II (Treasury Manager): 01 Post
6. Officer Scale-I: 56 Posts
7. Office Assistant (Multipurpose): 81 Posts

Eligibility: Eligibility Criteria is to be considered as per RRBs CWE-II Advertisement published in Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar Issue Dated 6th July – 12th July, 2013 released by IBPS and posted on the IBPS’s website www.ibps.in.

Language Proficiency: The candidates for Officer Scale-I and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) are essentially required to possess proficiency in the local language of the State i.e. TELUGU for which vacancies he/she wishes to apply, to be eligible for recruitment in the above cadres. (The condition does not apply for the posts of Officers Scale-II & III). For ensuring proficiency in local language, the candidate should have passed 10th standard exam with local language i.e. Telugu as one of the subject.

Fee: Rs. 20/- for SC/ ST/ PWD candidates and Rs.100/- for all others.

How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only. No other means/ mode of application will be accepted.

Important Daters:

• Opening date for online registration 25/02/2014
• Closing date for online registration 13/03/2014

For more details, please visit:
http://chaitanyagodavarigrameenabank.in/Advertisement%
20-%20Recruitment%20IBPS%20CWE-II%20for%20RRBs.doc

Andhra Pradesh Dairy Development Coop Federation Limited (APDDCF), Hyderabad Recruitment of Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Managers Gr. II (P&I): 07 Posts 1) Multi Zone - I: 02 Posts 2) Multi Zone - II: 05 Posts Qualification: B.VSc. Assistant Quality Control Officer: 01 Post 1) Multi Zone – I: 01 Post Qualifications: M.Tech. (Dairying)/ M.Sc. (Dairying)/ MVSc (Dairying)/ M.Sc. (Food Technology). Processing Supervisors: 06 Posts 1) Zone – V: 02 Posts 2) Zone – VI: 04 Posts Qualifications: Minimum qualifications IDD ‘or’ B.Sc. (DT)/ B.Tech. (DT)/ B.Tech. (Dairying), (4 years duration). Quality Control Supervisors: 01 Post 1) Zone – VI: 01 Post Qualifications: B.Tech. (Dairying)/ M.Sc. (Chemistry)/ M.Sc. (Micro biology)/ M.Tech. “or ” M.Sc. (Food Technology). Plant Mechanics: 02 Posts 1) Zone – VI: 01 Post 2) Zone – II: 01 Post Qualifications: Diploma in Electrical ‘or’ Mechanical Engineering. Refrigeration Operator / Mechanics: 02 Posts 1) Zone – VI: 02 Posts Qualifications: SSC with ITI (Refrigeration & Air Conditioning). Boiler Operator Gr. II (District Posts): 02 Posts 1) Mahabubnagar: 01 Post 2) Nizamabad: 01 Post Qualifications: SSC with ITI passed with 2nd class Boiler Certificate issued by the competent authority. Electrician Gr. II (District Posts): 05 Posts 1) Nizamabad: 01 Post 2) Khammam: 01 Post 3) Warangal: 01 Post 4) Ananthapur: 02 Posts Qualification: SSC with ITI Electrical ‘or’ Electronics. Age (As on 01/02/2014): 34 years Application Form: Applications form are available at all APDDCF General Manager/ Deputy Director Offices from 24/02/2014. How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach the Managing Directors Office, APDDCF Ltd., Lalapet, Hyderabad. Important Dates: Last date for submission hard copy of the application 19/03/2014 Date of written test: 06/04/2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.apddcf.gov.in/new-DOCS/1Recruitment %20Notification%20-%202014.pdf

Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board (HMWSSB) Recruitment of 658 General Purpose Employee (Sewerage/ Water Supply) Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

1. General Purpose Employee (Sewerage): 208 Posts 2. General Purpose Employee (Water Supply): 450 Posts Qualification: Candidates should be pass 7th class from recognised board. Age Limit (As on 01/01/2014): 18 - 36 years How to Apply: The completed application in the prescribed format along with all relevant documents should reach "The Managing Director, Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board, Administrative Office, Khairathabad, Hyderabad - 500004." Last Date: 10/03/2014 For more details, please visit: http://jobslogin.in/wp -content/uploads/2014/02/hyderabad_water_supply.bmp

Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC), Hyderabad Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Sr. Resident:1. General Medicine: 06 Posts 2. Pediatrics: 01 Post 3. General Surgery: 06 Posts 4. Orthopedics: 01 Post 5. Ophthalmology: 01 Post 6. ENT: 01 Post 7. OBG: 01 Post 8. Anesthesia: 01 Post 9. Radio Diagnosis: 01 Post Jr. Resident: 1. General Medicine: 08 Posts 2. Pediatrics: 02 Posts 3. General Surgery: 08 Posts 4. Orthopedics: 02 Posts 5. Ophthalmology: 01 Post 6. ENT: 01 Post 7. OBG: 02 Posts Tutor (Medical Teaching Faculty): 1. Anatomy: 04 Posts 2. Physiology: 04 Posts 3. Biochemistry: 04 Posts 4. Pharmacology: 01 Post 5. Pathology: 01 Post 6. Microbiology: 01 Post 7. Forensic Medicine: 01 Post 8. Comm. Medicine: 01 Post How to Apply: Candidates can attend walk-in-interview at the Chamber of Medical Superintendent, ESIC Model Hospital, Nacharam, Hyderabad. Along with their bio-data, two passport size photograph, original documents, and also one set of attested photocopies of all relevant documents. Walk-in-interview: 12/03/2014 For more details, please visit: http://www.esic.nic.in/Recruitment/rec_ap-19.2.14.pdf

Andhra Pradesh Forest Department Recruitment of 2167 Various Posts

Applications are invited for the following posts:

Forest Section Officer (FSO): 151 Posts Qualifications: Must possess a Bachelors degree in Botany or Forestry or Horticulture or Zoology or Physics or Chemistry or Mathematics or Statistics or Geology or Agriculture as a subject. Or Bachelors degree in Engineering with Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering or Civil Engineering of any university in India, established or incorporated by or under a Central Act, State Act or Provincial Act or an Institution recognised by the University Grants Commission or an equivalent qualification. Forest Beat Officer (FBO): 751 Posts Qualification: Must have passed Intermediate examination or its equivalent. Asst. Beat Officer (ABO): 1224 Posts Thanadar: 16 Posts Bungalow Watcher: 11 Posts Qualification: Must have passed 10th class examination or its equivalent. Technical Assistant: 14 Posts Qualifications: Must possess a trade certificate of draftsman (civil) trade, i.e. ITI in the state or its equivalent examination. Fee: Rs. 300/-. The application fee can be paid at Mee-Seva or AP-Online Centers or by Credit card or Debit Card through online mode. How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only. Important Date: Opening date of online registration 17/02/2014 Closing date of online registration 03/03/2014 For more details, please visit:https://googledrive.com/host/0Bz3wkxti1EcPc3p4OGtvYlVEbDg/Notification.pdf

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