TNPSC Group-2 Answer Keys. Date of Examination: (30-07-2011) General English

 TNPSC GROUP-2 Exam (30-07-2011) General English Keys for 'C' Series

101. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
The utter simplicity of the subject was suddenly revealed to me. Ans: B. hidden

102. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
The had a special building. Ans: B. common

103. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
Gandhi was meant for truth. Ans: A. falsehood

104. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
We had to stop ever so often. Ans: A. rarely

105. Choose the correct ‘antonym’ for the underlined world from the given below:
All the designs were authentic. Ans: B. false

106. Select the word with correct prefix : Ans: D. subordinate

107. Select the word with correct prefix : Ans: B. irregular

108. Select the word with correct prefix : Ans: A. ensure

109. Select the word with correct prefix : Ans: C. careful

110. Select the word with correct prefix : Ans: D. tiresome

111. Select the correct question tag:
Do this at once _________? Ans: C. don’t you

112. Select the correct question tag:
Come home early________? Ans: C. will you

113. Select the correct question tag:
Your sister looks well___________? Ans: C. doesn’t she

114. Select the correct question tag:
Have some more rice________? Ans: B. will you

115. Select the correct question tag:
There id mosque in that street________? Ans: A. isn’t there

116. Select the correct tense:
Stephen hawking ______ the greatest of the living scientists. Ans: A. is

117. Select the correct tense:
All the students _______ the special class last week Ans: B. attended

118. Select the correct tense:
I _______ this story since 10 O’ clock Ans: B. have been writing

119. Name the correct tense form of the underline words:
When they went to the theatre, the tickets had all been sold. Ans: A. past perfect 

120. Select the correct tense:
If you call me I __________ t o your help Ans: A. will come

121. Identify the sentence pattern:
Rama killed Ravana. Ans: A. S V O

122. Identify the sentence pattern:
We elected from the leader. Ans: C. S V O C

123. Identify the sentence pattern:
We visit our relatives in vacation. Ans: D. S V O A

124. Identify the sentence pattern:
My brother gave me a present. Ans: B. S V IO DO 

125. Identify the sentence pattern:
He borrowed my book last week. Ans: B. S V O A

126. Change the following Verb into Noun form:
Collect ________ Ans: C. collection

127. Change the following Adjective into Adverb form:
Neglect _____ Ans: A. negligence

128. Change the following Adjective into Adverb form:
Deep ______ Ans: D. deeply

129. Change the following Adjective into Adverb form:
Perfect ________ Ans: C. perfectly

130. Change the following Noun into Verb form:
Success ___________ Ans: D. succeed

131. Select the correct sentence: Ans: A. I hurt myself

132. Select the correct sentence: Ans: A. she sells sea shells on the sea shore

133. Select the correct sentence: Ans: B. He is an unemployed youth

134. Select the correct sentence: Ans: C. If you work hard, you will pass 

135. Select the correct sentence: Ans: C. This is a unique occasion


136. Find out the error: Ans: D. brother

137. Find out the error: Ans: D. No Error

138. Find out the error:  Ans: C. an

139. Find out the error: Ans: C. can also spoke

140. Find out the error: Ans: C. fly 


141. Identify the compound sentence. Ans: D. He was sick yet he attended the class

142. Identify the compound sentence: Ans: B. I am a bird, so I will fly

143. Identify the simple sentence: Ans: B. Climbing the hill I saw the dog

144. Identify the complex sentence: Ans: B. Though he was sick he did not remain at home

145. Identify the complex sentence: Ans: B. Unless you dance well you cannot win

146. Identify the positive degree: Ans: A. Very few poets of the world were as great as Kamban

147. Identify the positive degree: Ans: B. Very few animals are as useful as the cow

148. Identify the positive degree: Ans: B. No other man in the town is so rich as my father

149. Identify the degree: Ans: B. Superlative degree

150. Identify the degree: Ans: A. comparative degree

151. Match: Ans: A
a. blanked - disappeared
b. scan - examine
c. diminish - reduce
d. outdated - old

152. Match Ans: C
a. deter - prevent
b. grim - fearful
c. reminiscences - memories
d. chide - scold

153. Match Ans: C
a. Greece - Greek
b. USA - American
c. Britain - British
d. Thailand - Thai

154. Match Ans: A
a. quit - leave
b. queer - strange
c. amusing - funny
d. authentic - real

155. Match Ans: C
a. diminish - reduce
b. megotiation - bargain
c. bewilderment - confusion
d. benevolent - generous

156. Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given
below:
The incessant rain was terrific. Ans: C. continuous

157. Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word form the options given
below:
He had been summoned by the commissioner. Ans: B. called 

158. Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given
below:
The door looks gleamy. Ans: C. shine 

159. Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given
below:
Kumar walked cautiously. Ans: C. carefully

160. Choose the correct ‘synonym’ for the underlined word from the options given
below:
I was too young at 16 to be frightened by anything. Ans: B. filled with fear

161. Fill in the blank with suitable article:
Ramya has come without ________ umbrella. Ans: B. an 

162. Fill in the blank with suitable article:
The girl ate ________ orange. Ans: B. an 

163. Fill in the blank with suitable article:
Kiran would make _______ better engineer than doctor. Ans: C. a 

164. Fill in the blank with suitable article:
The best way to catch _______ mouse in mousetrap. Ans: B. a

165. Fill in blank with suitable article:
Copper is ________ useful metal. Ans:A. a 

166. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:
The money was divided _______ the three sons. Ans: C. among

167. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:
Peter prefers coffee --------- tea. Ans: D. to

168. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:
He goes on Sunday to church and sits ________ the boys. Ans: A. among

169. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition.
Anoop came to school _______ train. Ans: B. by

170. Fill in the blank with suitable preposition:
He arrived ________ February. Ans: B. on

171. Select the correct voice from and fill in the blank.
A few reminders ________ to the officer Ans: A. have been sent

172. Select the correct voice form and fill in the blank:
You ________ if you disobey. Ans: B. will be punished

173. Secect the correct voice form and fill in the blank:
He remains unperturbed. even though he _______ Ans: C. has been defeated 

174. Select the correct Passive Voice:
The table can ________ by him. Ans:  B. be lifted 

175. Select the correct voice form and fill in the blank:
Let the poor _______ Ans: D. be not insulted

176. Fill in the blank with a suitable participle:
The teacher scolded the boy ________ in the classroom Ans: C. playing 

177. Fill in the blank with a gerund:
He did not like ________ late. Ans: C. working 

178. Fill in the blank with a suitable infinitive:
He showed me how ________ a fuse. Ans: A. to fix 

179. Fill in the blank with a suitable participle:
________ sick, he did not attend school. Ans: B. Being

180. Fill in the blank with a suitable participle:
This is a work already _________ by him. Ans: B. finished

181. Fill in the blank with correct Homophone:
I went to the shop to buy some _______ Ans: C. flour

182. Fill in the blank with correct Homophone:
His voice is ________ Ans: B. hoarse

183. Fill in the blank with correct Homophone:
My friends ______ the potato. Ans: B. peel

184. Fill in the blank with correct Homophone:
_______ has won finer victories than war. Ans: D. Peace

185. Fill in the blank with correct Homophone:
Abe smiled, when the warder unlocked the _______ Ans: B. cell 

186. Comprehension: Ans: D. Yangtze


187. Comprehension: Ans: C. Napoleon was born in the Island of Corsica in 1769


188. Comprehension: Ans: D. New York

189.  Comprehension: Ans:D. Quarters

190.  Comprehension: Ans: A. Beverages are harmful to our health

191. Find out the odd word (adjective) Ans: A. invert



192. Find out the odd word (adverb) Ans: A. successfully


193. Find out the odd word (verb) Ans: A. nationalize


194. Find out the odd word (noun) Ans: A. decoration


195. Find out the odd word (noun) Ans: D. opposition


196. Select the correct plural form of Clock. Ans: A. clocks


197 .Select the correct plural form of Swine. Ans: C. swine


198. Select the correct plural form of Thief. Ans: B. thieves


199. Select the correct plural form of Medium. Ans: A. media


200. Select the correct plural form of Wolf. Ans: B. wolves

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Indian Bank Probationary Officer Exam., 2010 (Held on 17-1-2010) English Language: Solved Paper

Indian Bank Probationary Officer Exam., 2010 (Held on 17-1-2010) English Language: Solved Paper

Directions—(Q. 1–5) Which of the phrases (A), (B), (C) and (D) given below should replace the phrase given in bold in the following sentence to make it meaningful and grammatically correct. If the sentence is correct as it is and ‘No correction is required’, mark (E) as the answer.

1. We have accepted over two billion dollars from them yet it is been used to build hospital in the area—

(A) that is yet to use

(B) although it has been used

(C) not yet being used

(D) which will be used

(E) No correction required

Ans : (C)

2. People have respond in favour the government’s efforts to resolve the budget crisis—

(A) favourably responded

(B) response in favour of

(C) responded favourably to

(D) been responding favourably

(E) No correction required

Ans : (C)

3. Striking this deal will enable the company to expand its operations in Europe—

(A) strike this deal that

(B) to strike off this deal

(C) by striking this deal to

(D) this deal was struck which

(E) No correction required

Ans : (E)

4. We admire they are taking this step despite the numerous risks involved—

(A) them to take

(B) them for taking

(C) that they have taken over

(D) how their taking of

(E) No correction required

Ans : (B)

5. The management has been left with no option else to change the branch timings to avoid losing business.

(A) but to change

(B) except the change of

(C) unless it changes with

(D) other than the changing

(E) No correction required

Ans : (A)

Directions—(Q. 6–20) Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words have been printed in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions—

The great fear in Asia a short while ago was that the region would suffer through the wealth destruction already taking place in the U.S. as a result of the financial crisis. Stock markets tumbled as exports plunged and economic growth deteriorated. Lofty property prices in China and elsewhere looked set to bust as credit tightened and buyers evaporated. But with surprising speed, fear in Asia swung back to greed as the region shows signs of recovery and property and stock prices are soaring in many parts of Asia.

Why should the sharp Asian turnaround be greeted with scepticism ? Higher asset prices mean households feel wealthier and better able to spend, which could further fuel the region’s nascent rebound. But just as easily, Asia could soon find itself saddled with overheated markets similar to the U.S. housing market. In short the world has not changed, it has just moved places.

The incipient bubble is being created by government policy. In response to the global credit crunch of 2008, policy makers in Asia slashed interest rates and flooded financial sectors with cash in frantic attempts to keep loans flowing and economies growing. These steps were logical for central bankers striving to reverse a deepening economic crisis. But there’s evidence that there is too much easy money around. It’s winding up in stocks and real estate, pushing prices up too far and too fast for the underlying economic fundamentals. Much of the concern is focused on China, where government stimulus efforts have been large and effective. Money in China has been especially easy to find. Aggregate new bank lending surged 201% in the first half of 2009 from the same period a year earlier, to nearly $ 1.1 trillion. Exuberance over a quick recovery–which was given a boost by China’s surprisingly strong 7.9% GDP growth in the second quarter–has buoyed investor sentiment not just for stocks but also for real estate.

Former U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan argued that bubbles could only be recognised in hindsight. But investors–who have been well schooled in the dangers of bubbles over the past decade are increasingly wary that prices have risen too far, and that the slightest bit of negative economic news could knock markets for a loop. These fears are compounded by the possibility that Asia’s central bankers will begin taking steps to shut off the money. rumours that Beijing was on the verge of tightening credit led to Shanghai stocks plunging 5%. Yet many economists believe that, “there is close to a zero possibility that the Chinese government will do anything this year that constitutes tightening.” And without a major shift in thinking, the easy-money conditions will stay in place. In a global economy that has produced more dramatic ups and downs than anyone thought possible over the past two years, Asia may be heading for another disheartening plunge.

6. To which of the following has the author attributed the 2008 Asian financial crisis ?

(1) Reluctance of Asian governments to taper off the economic stimulus

(2) Greed of Asian investors causing them to trade stocks of American companies at high prices

(3) Inflated real estate prices in Asian countries

(A) None

(B) Only (1)

(C) Only (3)

(D) Only (1) and (2)

(E) Only (2)

Ans : (D)

7. What does the author want to convey through the phrase “The world has not changed it has just moved places” ?(A) At present countries are more dependent on Asian economics than on the US economy

(B) Economies has become interlinked on account of globalisation

(C) Asian governments are implementing the same economic reforms as developed countries

(D) All economies are susceptible to recession because of the state of the US economy

(E) None of these

Ans : (A)

8. Which of the following can be said about the Chinese government’s efforts to revive the economy ?

(A) These were largely unsuccessful as only the housing market improved

(B) The government’s only concern was to boost investor confidence in stocks

(C) These efforts were ineffectual as the economy recovered owing to the US market stabilising

(D) These were appropriate and accomplished the goal of economic revival

(E) They blindly imitated the economic reforms adopted by the US

Ans : (B)

9. Why do experts predict that Asian policy makers will not withdraw fiscal stimulus ?

(1) The US economy is not likely to recover for a long time

(2) Stock markets are yet to regain their former levels

(3) Fear of revolt by greedy citizens

(A) None

(B) Only (3)

(C) Only (1) and (3)

(D) Only (2)

(E) Only (2) and (3)

Ans : (D)

10. What do the statistics about loans given by Chinese banks in 2009 indicate ?

(A) There was hardly any demand for loans in 2008

(B) The Chinese government has borrowed funds from the U.S.

(C) China will take longer than the US to recover from the economic crisis

(D) The GDP of China was below expectations

(E) None of these

Ans : (D)

11. Why has investor confidence in the Chinese stock market been restored ?

(1) Existing property prices which are stable and affordable

(2) The government has decided to tighten credit

(3) Healthy growth of the economy indicated by GDP figures

(A) Only (3)

(B) Only (1) and (2)

(C) All (1), (2) and (3)

(D) Only (2)

(E) None of these

Ans : (A)

12. What is the author’s main objective in writing the passage ?

(A) Illustrating that Asian economies are financially more sound than those of developed countries

(B) Disputing financial theories about how recessions can be predicted and avoided

(C) Warning Asian countries about the dangers of favouring fast growth and profits over sound economic principles

(D) Extolling China’s incredible growth and urging other countries to emulate it

(E) Advising governments about the changes in policy to strengthen economic fundamentals

Ans : (C)

13. Why does the author doubt the current resurgence of Asian economics ?

(A) Their economies are too heavily reliant on the American economy which is yet to recover

(B) Central banks have slashed interest rates too abruptly which is likely to cause stock markets to crash

(C) With their prevailing economic conditions they are at risk for a financial crisis

(D) Their GDP has not grown significantly during the last financial year

(E) None of these

Ans : (B)

14. Which of the following can be inferred from the passage ?

(1) All Asian economies are recovering at the same pace

(2) Experts are apprehensive about the state of Asian economies despite their recovery

(3) Developed countries should implement the same economies reforms as Asian ones

(A) Only (1)

(B) Only (2) and (3)

(C) Only (1) and (2)

(D) Only (2)

(E) None of these

Ans : (D)

15. According to the passage, which of the following factor(s) has/ have had a negative impact on the Asian stock markets ?

(1) Abrupt drop in exports by Asian countries

(2) Extravagant disbursement of housing loans in 2009

(3) Raising of interest rates by the Central Bank

(A) None

(B) Only (1) and (2)

(C) Only (1)

(D) Only (1) and (3)

(E) All (1), (2) and (3)

Ans : (B)

Directions—(Q. 16–18) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST SIMILAR in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

16. Fuel

(A) Petrol

(B) Stimulate

(C) Sustain

(D) Heat

(E) Charge

Ans : (B)

17. Flooded

(A) Surged

(B) Saturated

(C) Overflowed

(D) Deluge

(E) Overcome

Ans : (C)

18. Evaporated

(A) Dehydrated

(B) Melted

(C) Vaporised

(D) Vanished

(E) Dodged

Ans : (D)

Directions—(Q. 19-20) Choose the word or group of words which is MOST OPPOSITE in MEANING to the word printed in bold as used in the passage.

19. Buoyed

(A) Heavy

(B) Stifled

(C) Numbed

(D) Dull

(E) Abated

Ans : (E)

20. Sharp

(A) Blunt

(B) Incomplete

(C) Naive

(D) Indistinct

(E) Gradual

Ans : (E)

Directions—(Q. 21–30) Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical mistake/error in it. The error if any, will be in one part of the sentence. Mark the letter of that part with error as your answer. If there is ‘No error’, mark (E).

21. Arranging such a large amount (A) /of funds now will be a problem why (B) / banks are usually not open (C) /so early in the morning. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (C)

22. He had telephoned yesterday to (A) /ask how much of the youth (B) /who attend our classes would be (C) /interested in working for a textile company. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (B)

23. Though he has promoted to (A) / the bank’s board as a director (B) / he continues to carry out (C) / all his current responsibilities. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (A)

24. The Board’s decision has provided (A) / employees with the opportunity (B) / to acquire upto 100 (C) / shares by the company. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (D)

25. If the manufacturing sector continues (A) / to grow at the same rate for (B) / the next few months, I think it (C) / has a high growth rate this year. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (D)

26. The government is working (A) / out a new system to compensate (B) / those companies to sell (C) / products below the market price. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (C)

27. The success of the (A) / government sponsor job guarantee programme (B) / has resulted in a (C) / drastic drop in poverty. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (B)

28. We were forced into react (A) / as no organisation can (B) / afford to adhere to (C) / these outdated regulations. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (A)

29. We had extensively discussions (A) / with the participants and (B) / obtained their feedback (C) / regarding our new services. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (A)

30. Their failure to inspect (A) / our factories is a (B) / clear indications that our (C) / license will not be renewed. (D) No error (E)

Ans : (C)

Directions—(Q. 31–35) In each question below a sentence with four words printed in bold type is given. These are lettered as (A), (B), (C) and (D). One of these four words printed in bold may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate if any. The letter of that word is your answer. If all the words printed in bold are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, mark (E) i.e. ‘All correct’ as your answer.

31. Though these programmes have proved (A) to be extremely (B) effective (C) they do have certain drawbacks. (D) All correct (E)

Ans : (E)

32. According to these estimates (A) our profitable (B) margin (C) will be higher if we adopt (D) this approach. All correct (E)

Ans : (B)

33. In order to confront (A) the threat (B) of global warming it is imperative (C) that we work altogether. (D) All correct (E)

Ans : (D)

34. Any failure (A) to complicit (B) with these fundamental (C) regulations will result in a fine. (D) All correct (E)

Ans : (B)

35. Every organization needs to be proactive (A) in devising (B) stratergies (C) to ensure the retention (D) in staff. All correct (E)

Ans : (C)

Directions—(Q. 36–40) Rearrange the following six sentences 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in the proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph; then answer the questions given below them—

1. However if this happens it will cause problems for the elderly who mainly use cheques.

2. The use of cheques has fallen dramatically in the past few years.

3. Thus cheques may be phased out gradually making sure that the needs of all consumers including the elderly are met.

4. This is because more and more consumers are transferring money electronically by direct debit or credit cards.

5. Without cheques they are likely to keep large amounts of cash in their homes making them vulnerable to theft.

6. British banks have thus voted to phase cheques out in favour of these more modern payment methods.

36. Which of the following should be the FIFTH sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

(E) 5

Ans : (C)

37. Which of the following should be the FIRST sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

(E) 6

Ans : (A)

38. Which of the following should be the SECOND sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 1

(B) 2

(C) 3

(D) 4

(E) 6

Ans : (D)

39. Which of the following should be the LAST (SIXTH) sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

(E) 6

Ans : (E)

40. Which of the following should be the THIRD sentence after rearrangement ?

(A) 2

(B) 3

(C) 4

(D) 5

(E) 1

Ans : (E)

Directions—(Q. 41–50) In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case.

The World Diabetes Congress has determined that India has the largest number of diabetics in the world. Apart from the loss of productivity, the …(41)… burden is alarming – $ 2.8 billion annually. Sedentary jobs, …(42)… of electronic entertainment, changing diet patterns and …(43)… dependence on automobiles have driven the activity …(44)… of Indians’ lives especially in cities.

The …(45)… is, therefore, to make people physically …(46)… and requires interventions which imapct a large …(47)… of the population. Admittedly physical activity is a …(48)… of choice and is strongly driven by …(49)… preferences. But policymaking needs to shift to …(50)… moderate levels of physical activity in the daily lives of people. One way to accomplish this is to create walkable communities that give residents a variety of destinations within walking distance.

41. (A) economic

(B) finance

(C) subsidy

(D) physical

(E) health

Ans : (B)

42. (A) broadcast

(B) spread

(C) prevalent

(D) expand

(E) widespread

Ans : (E)

43. (A) totally

(B) entirely

(C) grown

(D) mutual

(E) increasing

Ans : (E)

44. (A) most

(B) out

(C) from

(D) through

(E) outside

Ans : (B)

45. (A) ultimatum

(B) hazard

(C) sensitivity

(D) challenge

(E) dispute

Ans : (A)

46. (A) equip

(B) built

(C) active

(D) trained

(E) qualified

Ans : (C)

47. (A) section

(B) scale

(C) degree

(D) per cent

(E) piece

Ans : (A)

48. (A) want

(B) matter

(C) scarcity

(D) right

(E) lack

Ans : (B)

49. (A) showing

(B) given

(C) special

(D) personal

(E) individually

Ans : (D)

50. (A) pursuit

(B) indulge

(C) introduce

(D) insist

(E) attract

Ans : (C)

(Time Table) UPSC Calendar for Examinations 2011

(UPSC TIME TABLE 2011)

S.No	NAME OF EXAM	DATE OF NOTIFICA-TION	LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS	DATE OF COMMENCEMENT OF EXAM	DURATION OF EXAM.
1	COMBINED MEDICAL SERVICES EXAM, 2011	11.09.2010	11.10.2010    (MONDAY)	16.01.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
2	C.D.S. EXAM.(I), 2011	25.09.2010	25.10.2010 (MONDAY)	13.02.2011        (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
3	N.D.A. & N.A. EXAM.(I), 2011	16.10.2010	15.11.2010  (MONDAY)	17.04.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
4	ENGINEERING SERVICES EXAMINATION, 2011	25.12.2010	24.1.2011 (MONDAY)	14.05.2011 (SATURDAY)	03 DAYS
5	CIVIL SERVICES (PREL) EXAM., 2011	19.02.2011	21.03.2011   (MONDAY)	12.06.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
6	INDIAN FOREST SERVICE    EXAM, 2011	12.03.2011	11.04.2011 (MONDAY)	09.07.2011 (SATURDAY)	10 DAYS
7	SCRA EXAM, 2011	19.03.2011	18.04.2011  (MONDAY)	31.07.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
8	N.D.A. & N.A. EXAM.(II), 2011	09.04.2011	09.05.2011   (MONDAY)	21.08.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
9	C.D.S. EXAM.(II), 2011	30.04.2011	30.05.2011   (MONDAY)	18.09.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
10	CENTRAL POLICE FORCES (AC) EXAM., 2011	28.05.2011	27.06.2011   (MONDAY)	09.10.2011 (SUNDAY)	1 DAY
11	CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAM., 2011			29.10.2011   (SATURDAY)	21 DAYS
12	I.E.S./I.S.S. EXAM., 2011	30.07.2011	29.08.2011   (MONDAY)	03.12.2011 (SATURDAY)	3 DAYS
13	GEOLOGISTS’ EXAM., 2011	13.08.2011	12.09.2011   (MONDAY)	03.12.2011 (SATURDAY)	3 DAYS
14	S.O./STENO (GD-B/GD-I) LTD. DEPTTL. COMPETITIVE EXAM.	23.07.2011	19.09.2011   (MONDAY)	17.12.2011  (SATURDAY)	4 DAYS
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PRADHAN MANTRI SADAK YOJANA

The Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojna (PMGSY) was launched on 25 December 2000 as a fully funded Centrally Sponsored Scheme. The primary objective of the PMGSY is to provide connectivity to all the eligible unconnected habitations of more than 500 persons in the rural areas (250 persons in the hilly and desert areas) by good
quality all-weather roads.
Under Bharat Nirman, goal has been set to provide connectivity to all the habitations with population of more than 1000 in the plain areas and habitations with a population of 500 or more in hilly and tribal areas in a time-bound manner by 2009. The systematic upgradation of the existing rural road networks is also an
integral component of the scheme. Accordingly, an Action Plan has been prepared for connecting 66,802 habitations with 1,46,185 km of all-weather roads.

This Action Plan also envisages upgradation/renewal of 1,94,130 km of the existing rural road network. Subsequently, based on ground verfication by States, 62,985 habitations were found eligible to be connected under the programme, out of which 3421 habitations have been connected under other schemes. Thus, the revised target is to connect 59,564 habitations. It is estimated that an investment of about Rs.48,000 crore would be required for achieving the targets under Bharat Nirman. The implementation strategy focuses on quality, cost management and ‘on time’ delivery. Up to July, 2008, project proposals amounting to Rs. 81,717 crore have been approved against which a sum of Rs. 38,499 crore has been released for 86,146 roads covering a length of 3,31,736 km. Against these, 52,218 road works having road length of 1,75629 km have been completed with a cumulative expenditure of Rs. 35,295 crore.

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students

DIRECTORATE OF GOVERNMENT EXAMINATIONS, CHENNAI – 600 006.

“CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS”

Applications are invited from eligible students for the award of scholarship under the above scheme. The candidates who have passed and secured a minimum of 80% of marks and above in the Higher Secondary Examination held in March 2010, conducted by the State Board of School Examinations, Tamil Nadu and pursuing FIRST YEAR of higher studies in 2010-2011 (not correspondence or distance mode) are eligible to submit application for getting
scholarship announced by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education, Government of India. From the applications received, the required number of 4883 applications will be selected based on merit category wise.

The scholarship will be given @ Rs.1000/- per month at Graduation level for first three years of College and University courses and Rs.2000/- per month at Post graduation level.
Students pursuing professional courses would get Rs.2000/- per month in the 4th and 5th year.

The scholarship would be paid for 10 months in an academic year.

The award of scholarship shall be subject to the following conditions:
 
1. The scholarship shall be awarded to the Indian nationals only.
2. The Undergraduate/Post graduate/Professional courses are pursued in a recognized college/institution in India.
3. The students should belong to non-creamy layer (Parental income not exceeding Rs.4.5 lakhs per annum) as defined by the Department of Personnel and Training in their Notification No.36012/22/93-Estt. (SCT), dated 08.11.1993 and as modified vide their OM No.36033/3/2004-Estt. (Res) dated 09.03.2004 and as may be further modified from time to time and not availing of any other scholarship scheme.
4. The reservation would be applicable in terms of Central Reservation Policy and internal earmarking.
5. The scholarship will be distributed amongst Pass outs of the Science, Commerce Humanities and Vocational Streams in the ratio of 3: 2: 0.5: 0.5 with equal number among boys and girls.

The Blank application forms can be downloaded by the eligible candidates through http://www.tn.gov.in/dge on or before 12.11.2010.
 
The filled-in applications (Annexure III to VI the formats of which are available in this website) should be submitted to the Joint Director (Hr.Sec.), Directorate of Government Examinations, DPI Campus, College Road, Chennai – 6 on or before 16.11.2010 either by Registered or Speed Post.

Needless to mention that this is a provisional offer only and final selection will depend upon the student satisfying the eligibility criteria and number of scholarships ear-marked for this Board.
Director of Government Examinations, Chennai – 6.

15th Lok Sabha Elections

Election to the 15th Lok Sabha The general elections to the 15th Lok Sabha were held in five phases – on April 16, 23 and 30 and May 7 and 13, 2009.

1. Number of constituencies affected by delimitation: 499/543
2. Number of constituencies with photo electoral rolls: 522/543
3. Number of SC constituencies : 84; In 2004 : 79
4. Number of ST constituencies : 47; In 2004 : 41
5. A polling booth in the interiors of Gir forest in Junagadh had one voter   UPA Begins its Second Term General elections to the 15th Lok Sabha brought cheers to the Congress when the results of the elections were declared In May 16, 2009. By returning Congress and UPA back to power, the country’s electorate decisively indicated their reference for a stable government.

Dr. Manmohan Singh was sworn in Prime Minister by the President, Pratibha Patil, on May 22, 2009, for a second successive term.

Mr. Singh is only India’s second PM after Jawaharlal Nehru, to serve a full term in office and be re – elected for a second.  

First Women Speaker of the Lok Sabha Ms. Meira Kumar