NCC DIRECTORATE -- ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA
‘C’ CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
COMMON SUBJECTS (290 Marks)
PART 1 – DRILL 20 MARKS
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
Fill in the blanks
(a) Drill movements commence after getting into SAVDHAN position.
(b) The word of command “Squad Tham” is given when LEFT foot reaches the ground.
(c) In the word of command “Age Badega Dahine Mud”, “Age Badega” is
CAUTIONARY word of command.
(d) The man who stands at the right most position of the squad at front line is called RIGHT MARKER
Short answer questions (2 Marks Each) (6 Marks)
2. What are the Aims of Drill?
Ans: -
(i) To increase the Morale of the Troops.
(ii) To execute Orders properly.
(iii) To aid or help Disciplinary action.
(iv) To inculcate a sense of self discipline, improve bearing, smartness in appearance and turn out, create self confidence and to develop the quality of immediate and implicit obedience to orders.
3. What are the different points to be checked in “Savdhan” position?
Ans: - Stand erect, Heels together and in line forming an angle of 30 degrees, Look straight, Head and chest up, Neck should touch the collar, No movement, Arms hanging straight down and should fix with body, Weight of the body resting equally on heels and the toe of the feet.
4. What are the two distinct parts in word of command?
Ans: - The two distinct parts of word of command are
(i) Cautionary
(ii) Executive
Short answer questions (3 Marks Each) (6 Marks)
5. When are the following words of command are given?
(a) Khuli Line Chal - During the inspection of squad. To enable the inspecting Officer to carryout the inspection, the word of command ‘KHULI LINE CHAL’ is ordered.
(b) Dahine Saj - This command is given to ensure that the squad is required to be dressed i.e all the cadets are stood in equal distance with respect to each other.
6. What are the differences between “Line Tor” and “Visarjan?
Ans: - ‘LINE TOR’ - ‘Line Tor’ is a word of command given to close the dill temporarily
‘VISARJAN’ - ‘VISARJAN’ is a word of command given to close the drill permanently
Long answer questions (4 Marks Each) (4 Marks)
7. What do you mean by Drill? What are the different types of Drill?
Ans: - Meaning of Drill - Any procedure which when followed in proper sequence in a methodical manner is defined as ‘Drill’ Types of Drill -
(a) Open Drill - Done in a field area
(b) Close Drill - Done in peace area and in the Parade Ground
PART II – WEAPON TRAINING (MARKS: 30)
Very Short answer questions (1 Marks Each) (4 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks
(a) The trigger has TWO distinct pressures.
(b) The system of operation in SLR 7.62mm is GAS OPERATED
(c) Magazine Capacity of LMG is 30 (THIRTY) rounds.
(d) Effective range of .22 rifle is 25 (TWENTY FIVE) yards.
2. Write full form of the following (1 Mark Each) (2 Marks)
(a) LMG - LIGHT MACHINE GUN
(b) SLR - SELF LOADING RIFLE
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (8 Marks)
3. What do you mean by “Group” in firing?
Ans: - The pattern is formed by three or more than three bullets fired by a single firer at a single target with same hold and aim under same weather conditions and with the same arm is called a ‘GROUP’
4. What are the major groups in LMG?
Ans:- The major groups of LMG are
(a) Piston Group
(b) Barrel Group
(c) Butt Group
(d) Body Group
(e) Bipod Group
5. What is a “bifocal group”?
Ans: - The group formed by alternate focusing of foresight and the aiming mark.
6. What are the materials required for cleaning of rifle?
Ans: - Materials required for cleaning of a rifle
(a) Flannelette (b) Oil (c) Chamber stick (d) Pull through
(e) Rags (f) Wire gauge
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Write three basic essentials of good shooting?
Ans: - The three basic essentials of good firing (a) Firm holding
(b) Correct Aiming
(c) Good trigger operation
8. What are the dismantle sequence of Rifle .22" No 2Mk IV?
Ans: - Dismantle sequence (stripping) of Rifle .22” No 2 Mk IV
(a) Bayonet
(b) Scabbard
(c) Sling
(d) Bolt
(e) Magazine
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
9. What are the steps of sequence of firing a shot during range firing practice?
Ans: - (a) Aiming position
(b) Breathing
(c) Firing
(d) Follow through
(e) Declaration
(f) Re-loading
(g) Re-allignment
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
10. Write down major characteristics of ammunition 7.62mm as given below.
(a) Caliber - 7.62
(b) Weigth of Cart - 23.07 gms
(c) Length of Cart - 71.16 mm
(d) Powder charge - NC powder
(e) Muzzle velocity - 815mts or 2700 ft per sec
(f) Wt of propellant charge - 2.85 gms
NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND AWARENESS (30 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the Blanks (1 Mark each) (4 Marks)
(a) Our national song was written by Sri BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTARJI
(b) The festival of Bihu is celebrated in ASSAM state.
(c) NETAJI SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE founded “Azad Hind Fauz”.
(d) Jalianwalla Bagh is located in PUNJAB State.
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. Match the states and their capitals
(a) Gujarat Thiruvanantapuram ( B)
(b) Kerala Hyderabad (D)
(c) Assam Gandhinagar (A)
(d) Telangana Dispur (C)
3. In which year did the following events occur?
(a) Quit India movement 1942
(b) First war of Indian independence 1857
4. Name the holy books pertaining to the following religions
(a) Parsi - JHANDA AVESTA
(b) Sikh - GURU GRANTH SAHEB
5. What are the two sects of Islam?
Ans:- The two sects of Islam are ‘SHUNNI & SHIA’
6. Where are the following historical placeslocated?
(a) Somnath temple - SOMNATH, Gujarat
(b) Gateway of India - MUMBAI, Maharastra
Long answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. List out the measures to achieve national integration
Ans: - The measure to achieve national integration are: -
Education: - Education of the masses can become a very powerful instrument of national unity provided that it is used in right manner.
Religious Tolerance: - India is multi religious country with various religious communities such as Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians etc. Each community should appreciate the co-existence of other, should love and communal hormony in society by celebrating/observing important days of every other community. Each community should help and share the religious festivals of other community.
Linguistic Tolerance: - India is multi lingual country with linguistic groups speaking different languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil and so on. Each linguistic group should respect the language of other linguistic groups. Every Indian student should be given full facility to lean his own language wherever he is in India. The work must begin at the grass-root level, for this a band of honest and popular teachers must work. For impressionable age boys and girls must be taught and encouraged to mix with each other.
8. What is the purpose of National Integration Council?
Ans: -
The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by the then Prime Minister Jawahar lal Nehru in September-October of 1961. The purpose of the Council was to find way to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism.
(a) Stern action against “hate crimes”
(b) Enacting the communal violence bill and ensuring that it takes care of all communities
(c) Comprehensive relief and rehabilitation policies that wipe the tear from the victims of communal violence and give them opportunity of creating a new life.
(d) Adequate representation to all minorities and under privileged groups in police, administrative and judicial system.
(e) A through revamp of education system
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
9. Name the areas youth can assist in nation building?
Ans: - The prime areas where youth can assist in nation building are: -
(a) National Integration.
(b) Political Measures
(c) Security
(d) Social and cultural
(e) Promoting ‘Clean and Green’ campaigns.
Essay Type question (6 Marks)
10. Explain the relevance of NCC in unifying India? (6 Marks)
Ans:- NCC creates awareness amongst youth about the diverse heritage of our country and fosters national integration despite linguistic, cultural, religious and geographical barriers.
(i) Ethics & Social Values: These are very important values in day-to-day activities on the ground and are essentials of personality. NCC helps to cultivate these values through which the spirit of unity and value of personal sacrifice are ignited in the minds of cadets.
(ii) Cultural and Traditional values: Our country has diverse groups which have been divided on grounds of religion, caste, creed and language. NCC organisees various camps and group activities where ample opportunity is given to cadets to closely watch the cultural and traditional shows of other religion. It provides the cadets with an opportunity to appreciate each other uniqueness and cultivate friendship.
(iii) Discipline and Patriotism: A cadets is trained to give selfless service to society to be available anytime for national cause. NCC can be described as nations disciplined, trained and motivated young force available for nation service to provide assistance in various places as well as provide future leadership and participation in all walks of life.
OBSTACLE TRAINING (05 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (3 Marks)
(a) Height of the wall in the obstacle training for cadets is 06 (SIX) ft
(b) The obstacle course consists of 10 (TEN) obstacles.
(c) The distance between obstacles is 30 (THIRTY) feet.
Very short answer questions (2 Marks each) (2 Marks)
2. Write any four benefits of Obstacles Training?
Ans: - The benefits of Obstacle training is
(a) Ensure physical fitness
(b) Ensure agility
(c) Ensure mental robustness
(d) Coordination and balance of mind and body
(e) Improve risk taking ability
(f) Evaluating problem solving skills
(g) Overall team spirit.
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP (75MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (6 Marks)
(a) VALUES/ETHICS means a set principlesthat govern a person’s behavior.
(b) The skills, caliber and details of the candidate before applying for a job is called CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
(c) NEGOTIATION istreated as an important way of solving a conflict
(d) SARDAR VALLABHAI PATEL is called as “Iron man of India”.
(e) Bal Gangadhar Tilak hailed from MAHARASTRA state.
(f) GEN K M CARIAPPA is one of the Field Marshals hailed from South India.
2. State True or False (1 Marks Each) (5 Marks)
(a) Another name for a CV is a resume. True
(b) Team work is the ability to work together toward a common vision. True
(c) A CurriculumVitae (CV) does not consists of Education and Qualifications False
(d) Stress is a very common phenomenon and is universal in nature True
(e) Sardar Patel belonged to West Bengal state. False
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (16 Marks)
3. What are the types of Leadership?
Ans: - The types of Leaderships are (a) Autocratic style of leadership
(b) Democratic style of Leadership
4. What do mean by negotiation?
Ans: - Negotiation means discussion between two or more people or groups to reach beneficial outcome. The beneficial outcome can be for all of them involved or just for one on them.
5. What do you mean by non verbal communication?
Ans: - Non Verbal communication has been defined as the communication without words. It includes apparent behavior such as facial expressions, eyes, touching and tone of voice and less obvious messages such as dress, postures and spatial distance between two or more people
6. What are the methods of communication”?
Ans:- The various methods of communication
(a) Aggressive
(b) Passive
(c) Assertive
7. What are the factors influencing/shaping your personality.
Ans: - Major factors influencing in shaping our personality are
(i) Hereditary (ii) Self-development (iii) Environment
(iv) Education (v) Past experiences
(vi) Adoptability to conditions
8. List out the Body parts involved in Body Language?
Ans: - The body parts involved in Body language are
(a) Face and Mouth (b) Eye contact (c) Tone of speech
(d) Posture of Body (e) Movement of hands/fingers
(f) Movement of legs
9. Write a short note on Garibi hatao?
Ans: - ‘Garibhi hatao; (meaning "Abolish poverty rescue the country") was the theme
and slogan by Smt Indira Gandhi's . The slogan and the proposed anti-poverty
programs that came with it were designed to give Gandhi an independent national
support, based on rural and urban poor, which would allow her to by-pass the
dominant rural castes both in and out of state and local government; likewise the
urban commercial class. And, for their part, the previously voiceless poor would at
last gain both political worth and political weight.It was part of the 5th Five-Year
Plan.
10. Explain “Give me blood I will give you freedom”?
Ans: - The slogan’ Give me blood I will give you freedom’ was given by Netaji Subash
Chandra Bose during his speech at Burma in Jul 1944. According to the Netaji it is
blood alone can pay the price of freedom.
Long answer questions (3 Marks each) (18 Marks)
11. Enumerate three techniques to overcome Stress?
Ans:- Techniques to overcome stress are
(i) Take a deep breath (ii) To talk out
(iii) Take a break during work (iv) Pay attention to physical comfort
(v) Laugh (vi) Manage time
12. What are the characteristics of a good and effective listener?
Ans:- Good and effective listener tries to give maximum amount of thought to speakers ideas being communicated, leaving a minimum amount of time for mental exercise to go off track. A good listener is
(i) Attentive - Pay attention to key points
(ii) Don’t assume - Good listeners doesn’t ignore the
information consider unnecessary
(iii) Concentrate on speaker e generously
13. Define the types of Barriers in Communication?
Ans: - Types of barriers in communication
(i) Linguistic barriers
(ii) Psychological barriers
(iii) Environment barriers
(iv) Sender and receiver barriers
14. List out any 4 types of Attitudes?
Ans:- Types of attitudes
(i) Positive attitude
(ii) Negative attitude
(iii) Neutral attitude
(iv) Rational and irrational attitudes
15. What is Time Management? How NCC training does help you to achieve that quality in you?
Ans:- Time management is a set of skills, tools and system that works together to help you get more value out of your time and use it wisely NCC helps
(i) Reduce or eliminate wasted time and efforts to have more productive time
(ii) Set and achieve long term goals
(iii) Focus on time and energy and concentrate on what is important
16. List out any 6 traits of a leader?
Ans:- Essential traits of a leader are :-
(i) Alertness (ii) Bearing (iii) Courage
(iv) Decisiveness (v) Initiative (vi) Integrity
(vii) Loyalty (viii) Dependability (xi) Endurance
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (12 Marks)
17. Write a brief notes on “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose”?
Ans: - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897. He was one of the great leaders of India’s national struggle who felt that sacrifice alone could prepare a nation for independence. He believed in action rather those words. Netaji was influenced by writings and teachings of Swamy Vivekananda. He formed a Forword Block in 1939 for an unconditional independence of India. He was founder of ‘Indian National Army’. It is to be believed that Netaji passed way in a plane crash during on 18 Aug 1945
18. You are the senior most cadet of the RDC contingent? How do you motivate your team to
achieve the best results?
Ans: - (i) Reducing the communication gap.
(ii) Be with the team always.
(iii) Appreciation as and when required.
(iv) Make every one responsible.
(v) Listen to suggestions made by others and implement fif satisfied.
(vi) Be assertive.
(vii) Better time management.
(viii) Effective communication.
19. What are the causes of “Communication gap”?
Ans:- The factors that cause communication gap are
(a) The hierarchy (not able to question higher authorities for clairification)
(b) Conflict of interest (personal interest versus parental interest)
(c) The level of motivation that one holds
(d) Perception
(e) Psychological factors
(f) Stress
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (18 Marks)
20. What is the need of Man Management? What factors affect Man Management?
Ans:- Man management is the management of men for increasing their morale. The
factors that effect man management are
(i) Always recognize the desire to be important in others
(ii) Avoid arguments
(iii) Recognize good wok
(iv) Look after helath (both physical and mental) of others
21. Team Work is essential for any success. How do you encourage your team to achieve the
desired results?
Ans:-
(i) Increase the ability to be self-directed (not dependent on leaders)
(ii) Increase tolerance that progress taken time
(iii) Increase sensitivity to owns feelings and those of others
(iv) Improvement of ability to withstand tension, frustration
(v) Better ability to anticipate realistic results of behaviors
(vi) Increase efficiency in problem solving
22. Write any six points should be followed while conducting yourself during the interview?
Ans: - Major points to be followed while conducting yourself during the interview
(a) Try to remember person’s name and call each person by his or her name
(b) Always focus on the person asking the question, but use your peripheral vision to observe facial and other non verbal expressions of others involved in the interview
(c) Beware of your tone of voice and body language.
(d) Don’t try to answer a question immediately
(e) Always answer each question honestly
(f) Don’t urge if you disagree with the opinion of the interviewer.
(g) Display a good knowledge of district, based upon all the homework you have done.
SOCIAL AWARENESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (35 Marks)
Very short answer questions (1 Marks each) (5 Marks)
1. Expand the following:
(a) NREGA - NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT
(b) NHRC - NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
(c) HIV - HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS
(d) NGO - NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION
(e) RTE - RIGHT TO EDUCATION
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. What are the 3 types of drugs?
Ans: - The three types of drugs are (a) Depressants
(b) Stimulants
(c) Hallucinogens.
3. Describe RTI in a few words?
Ans: - Right to Information (RTI) had enacted the ‘Freedom of Information’ in order to promote, transparency and accountability in administration. RTI mandates timely response to citizens request for government information. It is an act provided for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities.
4. List out the effects of Dowry System?
Ans: The effects of Dowry system:
(a) Increase in domestic violence (b) Increase in mortgage and loans
(c) Female feticide (d) Female trafficking
(e) False Dowry allegations
5. List out any 2 AIDS prevention techniques?
Ans:- The preventive ways of AIDS are
(a) Avoid indiscriminate sex (b) Use of Condoms
(c) Avoid use of shared razors. (d) Avoid sharing needles and syringes
6. Write in your own words about Swachh BharatAbhiyan?
Ans: - ‘SWACHA BHARATH ABHIYAN’ is a unique project initiated by Sri Nraendra Modi the Prime Minister of India. The aim of ‘Swacha Bharath Abhiyan; is to inculcate the sense of ‘CLEANILINESS’ amon all sects of population in India. This also paves the way for a neat and clean image of our country in the eyes of the world. Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Briefly explain cyber terrorism?
Ans:- This is a new form of terrorism, that is going to increase in profile as we rely of computers and networks for information..Cyber terrorism allows terrorist to conduct their operation with little or no risk to themselves. It provides the terrorist to disrupt and destroy the information. This type of terrorism isn’t high profile as other type of terrorist attacks but its impact can b very disruptive.
8. What are the objectives of NGOs?
Ans: - Non Governmental Organisation (NGOs) are development organizes promoted to
achieve certain objectives which are beneficial to society. Blood donation, Anti
dowry drive, Anti leprosy drive, Anti drug drive, Environmental programs are
some of the objectives of NGOs
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (8 Marks)
9. List out any eight social services activities that are undertaken by NCC cadets.
Ans: - (i) Tree plantation
(ii) Community development programs
(iii) Blood donation (iv) Rallies on drug abuse
(v) Promotion of social equality(vi) Pulse polio drives
(vii) Cleanliness programs (viii) Female feticide drives
10. Explain the role of Pradhan Manthri Grameena Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme in rural
development?
Ans:- Pradhana Manti Grameena Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme
launched in Dec 2000 This scheme was launched with objective of providing
connectivity by all weather roads to all villages with a minimum population of 500
persons above.
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
11. State any six highlights of Right to Education?
Ans:- (i) Free and compulsory education to all children in India in the 06-14 age group.
(ii) No child should be held back, expelled or required to pass a board examination till completion of elementary education.
(ix) Calls for fixed student ratio.
(x) School teachers will nedd adequate professional degree within five years or else will loose job.
(xi) School to provide adequate infrastructure with in three years, else the recognition of the school will be cancelled.
(xii) Private schools to pay penalty for violation of RTE.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE ( 35 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (5 Marks)
(a) The largest bone in the human body is FEMUR
(b) DTL stands for DEEP TRENCH LATRINES
(c) Administering TT injection prevents TETANUS
(d) Injury caused by a blow or blunt instrument is called CONTINIUOS WOUNDS
(e) Yoga is invented by PATANJALI
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. List out the articlesrequired for dressing wounds?
Ans: - The article required for dressing of wounds are
(i) Anti septic lotion (ii) Cotton (iii) gauge piece
(iv) Bandage of different sizes (v) Anti septic powder/Ointment
(vi) Scissors
3. Explain what is fever?
Ans:- Fever is defined as the state of body temperature more than normal temperature.
4. What are the types of wounds?
Ans:- The classification of wounds
(i) Incised wounds
(ii) Lacerated wounds
(iii) Punctured wounds
(iv) Gun shot wounds
(v) Shell wounds
5. Name the classification of fractures.
Ans: - The fractures are categorized as
(i) Simple fractures
(ii) Compound fractures
(iii) Complicated fractures
6. Cholera and Rabies are spread by which animals/ insects?
Ans: - Cholera - Flies
Rabies - Dogs
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Name any six Yogasanas?
Ans:- The types of Yogasanas are
(i) Padmasana (ii) Baddha Padmasana (iii) Siddhasana
(iv) Ardhachandrasana (v) Gyam mudra (vi) Trikonasana
(vii) Suryanamaskara
8. What are the pointsto be borne in mind while administration of liquid medicines?
Ans: - (i) Check the label with prescription. If handling a new medicine read instructions carefully
(ii) Shake the medicine well.
(iii) Put your thumb near the correct marking of the dosage on the medicine glass.
(iv) Read the instruction carefully once gain before giving it to patient
(v) Put the medicine in correct place.
(vi) Take the medicine on a tray with a glass of water and spoon in case the medicine requires stirring
(vii) Never pour back the unused medicine, throw it way.
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (8 Marks)
9. Write down the various bandages used for different parts of the body along with their width?
Ans:-
Bandage for fingers - 1” wide
Bandage for head & arms - 2 1⁄2” wide
Bandage for trunk - 6” wide
Bandage for leg - 3 1⁄2” wide
10. What are the different methods of purifying water?
Ans:- Sedimentation Adding chemical coagulates as alumino ect, results in rapid formation of flakes which sediments rapidly carrying organic and other impurities with them to the bottom of the container.
Filtration is carried out by canvas cloth, filters, plastic or ceramic filters. Chemical Disinfection is done by adding alum, bleaching powder, potassium permanganate, iodine.
Chlorinating is the process of addition of calculated quantity of chlorine to the filtered water. It will pathogenic bacteria, remove harmful chemicals and removes the smell and taste.
Sterilization of water is done by boiling. It prevents water borne diseases.
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
11. One of your colleaguesin the NCC camp was bitten by a snake. What kind of first aid you will administer to the victim. (6 Marks)
Ans: - In a snake bite the poison is injected through a pair of hollow and deeply grooved
biting fangs. In case of snake bite the following first aid manner is to be observed: -
(i) Make the person lay down on the ground.
(ii) Give convincing reassurance against fear of death.
(iii) Apply light constricting tourniquet with hand kerchief, shoe lace or bandage.
(viii) Wash the snake bite area with soap and water.
(ix) Incise into the size of 2” x 2 1⁄2” across the fangs mark with a blade.
(x) Suck the blood with mouth or with suction pump.
(xi) Evacuate the person to the nearest dispensary or hospital.
(xii) In case of breathing failure, start artificial breathing.
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES (20 MARKS)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
1. State True/False
(a) Parasailing is an adventure activity done in flowing river water False
(b) Helmets are not to worn during Rock Climbing False
(c) Carabiners are used in rock climbing True
(d) Dynamic ropes are used in Rock Climbing True
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Explain the following.
(a) Chest jam - Jaming the torso into a wide crack for resting.
(b) Egyptian Binding - The same position a bridging, but with one leg in fom and the one behind the body
3. What equipment do you require for slithering?
Ans:- The equipment required for slithering are
(i) Ropes (ii) Gloves (iii) Boots (iv) Helmets and Knee pads
4. What are the safety measuresto take during cycling?
Ans: - The safety measure during cycling are
(i) Qualified supervision
(ii) Helmets and Clothing
(iii) Physical fitness
(iv) Buddy system
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
5. Match the following competitions and Titles
(a) Foot Ball - Mavalankar Championship ( B )
(b) Shooting - Jawaharlal Nehru cup ( C )
(c) Hockey - Subroto cup ( A )
6. Write three techniques of Rock climbing?
Ans:- The techniques associated with rock climbing are
(i) Arm bar, elbow bar (ii) Bridging or streaming
(iii) Chest jam (iv) European bridging
(v) Gastons (vi) Jams using feet
(vii) Toe jam in crack
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
7. What are the adventure camps organized for NCC cadets?
Ans:- The adventure camps organized for NCC cadets are
(i) Trekking camps (ii) Para sailing (iii) Cycle expeditions
(iv) Slithering (v) Rock climbing (vi) Mountaineering
(vii) Para jumping (viii) Rowing/Rafting (ix) Hang gliding
(x) Sailing/Kayaking/Yatching
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (20Marks)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (3 Marks)
1. MultipleChoice Questions (Tick the right answer)
(a) One of these is not an essential service.
(i) Postal Services
(ii) Running of Air/ Sea ports
(iii) Water and Sanitation Services
(iv) Running of Educational Institute
(b) One of the roles of NCC Cadets in the Overall District Disaster Management is giving assistance to
(i) NGOs (ii) Military
(iii) Traffic police (iv) Income tax Department
(c) Collection and Distribution of Aid Material are essential step in the loop of
(i) Food (ii) Demand and supply
(iii) Communication (iv) Shelter
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. What are the types of Fire Extinguishers?
Ans: - The types of fire extinguishers are
(i) Soda acid fire extinguisher
(ii) Foam type and Dry chemical powder fire extinguisher
(iii) CTC Carbon-dioxide and Dry fire extinguisher
3. What are that causes of floods?
Ans; - (i) Change in the course of rivers.
(ii) Man made obstructions to the natural flow of river.
(iii) Earth quakes.
(iv) Excess rains in various parts of the country.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (3 Marks)
4. What is the role of the NCC cadets during disasters?
Ans:- (i) Search for trapped people and rescue them
(ii) Salvage destroyed structure and property
(iii) Distribution of relief material to the affected population for their temporary sustain
(iv) Coordinate the relief flow from outside and ensure maximum coverage of territory in provision of relief
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
5. Write down the important aspects of site planning while sitting up relief camp during disaster
management?
Ans: The important aspects of site planning for sitting up of a relief camp during disaster management are: -
(i) Social needs (ii) Water (iii) Accessibility
(iv) Transit centre (v) Environment (vi) Soil and Ground cover
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
6. What are the types of natural disasters? Explain them briefly? (6 Marks)
Ans: - Volcanoes - When volcanoes erupt magma, ashes and other gases are released and pushed upward from beneath the earth surface. The melted lava becomes hard after it cools down and the ashes are flown way to miles by air.
Earthquakes - earthquakes are one of the many powerful natural disasters caused when the there is shift, collision, or sudden release of energy in earth crust.
Landslides - Landslides are caused by movement in the ground and the force of gravity pulling down on all earthly objects. Landslides are mainly caused by heavy rains and earth quakes.
Tsunamis - Tsunamis usually take palece in ocean and some time in large lakes too. Tsunami can range from several inches to several yards high.
Hurricanes - Hurricanes are the tornados that can rip up trees, destroy crops and even flatten buildings.
Floods - It can arise from abnormal heavy precipitation, dam failures, rapid snow melting, river blockages or even burst water mains.
Droughts - If over about two weeks, there is less than .2 mm (1/100 in) of precipitation, there is said to be drought.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSAND CONSERVATION (20 MARKS)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks
(a) WWF Stands for WORLD WILDLIFE FUND.
(b) Excessive use of Crackers will generate AIR Pollution
(c) Dachigam National park is located in JAMMU & KASHMIR
(d) ICAR Stands for INDAIN COUNCIL OF CROP RESEARCH
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. What do you understand by Rain water harvesting?
Ans:- Rain water harvesting means capturing the rain water in won houses, villages,
cities basically for accumulation and storage of rain water for rescue before it
reaches aquifer.
3. Name any three renewable energy sources?
Ans:- The renewable energy sources are Sunlight, Air, Wind, Water.
4. Briefly explain any two causes of increase in energy consumption?
Ans:- Population explosion - Exponential population growth has had a direct
bearing on the energy consumption. More
people means more requirement of energy
Increased manufacturing - Increased manufacturing is the need of the day,
however more energy is required for the same.
Transmission losses - Poor infrastructure across the country leads to
higher energy losses during the transmission or
pilferage
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
5. What are the effects of the deforestation?
Ans:- (i) Influence the co system (ii) Scanty rainfall
(ii) Dwindles wildlife (iv) Devoiding the scenic beauty of nature
(v) Dwindling raw materials (vi) Floods
6. Name six wild life projects initiated in India for conservation of wild life?
Ans:- (i) Project Tiger (ii) Project Elephant (iii) Project Hangul
(iv) Crocodile conservation project (v) Project Sea Turtle
(vi) Vulture conservation
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
7. Write a detailed note on “chipko” moment?
Ans:- This movement was born in a small village in Himalayan region. The illiterate
tribal women commenced this unique movement in Dec 1972, tha became famous as
CHIPKO (means embrace) movement. The aim of the movement is to protect the forest from
the arms of the greedy contractors.
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NCC DIRECTORATE -- ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA
SPECIALISED SUBJECTS: ARMY (110 Marks)
ARMED FORCES (10 Marks)
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1 Expand the following (3 Marks)
(a) ASC - ARMY SERVICE CORPS
(b) AMC - ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
(c) AOC - ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Short Answer Questions (7 Marks)
2. Name two Field Marshals of India?
Ans: -
FIELD MARSHAL SAM MANEKSHAW - 1973
FIELD MRSHAL K M CARIAPPA - 1986
3. What are the duties of Armed Forces during peace? (2 Marks)
Ans: - (i) Training of War (ii) Aid for Civil authorities
(iii) Civil defence training (iv) National development programs
(v) Providing help and assistance at the time of natural calamities
4. Name any 6 gallantry (war/peacetime) awards of Indian Army? (3 Marks)
Ans: - (i) Parmavir Chakra (ii) Ashoka Chakra
(iii) Mahavir Chakra (iv) Kirti Chakra
(v) Vir Chakra (vi) Shaurya Chakra
(vii) Sena Medal (viii) Mention in Dispatches
MAP READING (30 Marks)
1. Draw the conventional signs for the following (5 Marks)
(a) Well unmarked -
(b) Bridge -
(c) Church -
(c) Fort -
(d) Graveyard -
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Explain “Vertical Interval”?
Ans: -Vertical Interval is defined as the rise between successive contour lines or The difference
between heights of two adjacent contours from sea level.
3. What do you understand by “Back Bearing”?
Ans: -It is the bearing from the object to own position. It is the bearing taken on the
observation point back on to the original position.
4. Name any four parts of a compass?
Ans:- Parts of Compass are
(i) Lid (ii) Window (iii) Hair Line
(iv) Tongue (v) Hinge (vi) Rubber Line
(vii) Prism (viii) Notch (ix) Direction Mark
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (9 Marks)
5. What are the aids to Night Navigation?
Ans:- Night navigators require (i) Compass
(ii) Night Navigation Chart
(iii) Luminous Board (iv) Luminous stick
(v) Electric torch
6. What are the different types of bearing?
Ans: -Grid Bearing - Measured on the map from grid North with the help of a protractor.
Magnetic Bearing - Measure from magnetic North by compass.
True Bearing - Calculated by finding out the relation of true NORTH to and Grid NORTH or Magnetic North
7. Explain briefly about Magnetic Variation?
Ans: -The difference between true North and Magnetic North is called Magnetic Variation or It is the angular difference in magnetic North with respect to change in time (or place)
Long answer questions (4 Marks) (4 Marks)
8. How will you find your own position through Intersection method?
Ans:- Identify two distant and prominent objects on the ground and map. The two objects
chosen must not be more than 180 degrees or less than 30 degrees a part. Measure the
magnetic bearings of the identified objects with the help of a compass. Convert the
magnetic bearing into grid back bearing. Plot the grid back bearing on the map. Draw
the straight lines on the map through the plotted rid back bearing. The point of
intersection of two lines will be our own position.
Essay type questions (6 Marks) (6 Marks)
9. Write composition and duties of Navigation party?
Ans:- Composition and Duties of Navigation party are as follows:-
(i) Guide He carries a luminous stick and a compass set to given bearing.
(ii) Asst Guide He has a white piece of cloth at his back and a stick to measure the depth of nala/pits.
(iii) Recorder He carries additional compass already see on give bearing, night
march chart and stone pebbles. He measures the distance.
(iv) Scouts No of Scouts can be from 2 to 4 depending upon the route and tasks.
(v) Pacer Measure the distance
FIELD CRAFT & BATTLE CRAFT ( 30 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each) (5 Marks)
(a) The smallest battle unit of Infantry is SECTION
(b) FIRE and MOVEMENT are the basic tactics of Infantry.
(c) FUP stands for FORMING UP PLACE
(d) IED stands for IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
(e) Dead ground can be covered by HIGH trajectory weapon.
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Write sequence of fire orders?
Ans:- The sequence of fire orders are (i) Group (ii) Range
(iii) Indication (iv) Type of fire
3. What is Battle Drill?
Ans: -It is the drill meant to ensure that everyone in the team knows what action he has to take in the battle.
4. When is the distance over estimated?
Ans: -
Distance are over estimated when
(i) Light is bad.
(ii) The sun is in the observer’s eye.
(iii) The object is small in relation to its surroundings.
(iv) Looking through a valley of narrow lane.
(v) Lying down.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (9 Marks)
5. What are factors for objects to be seen?
Ans:- (i) Shape (ii) Shadow (iii) Surface
(iv) Shine (v) Spacing (vi) Silhouette
(vii) Movement
6. What are the methods of judging the distance?
Ans:- The methods of judging distance are
(i) Unit of measure (ii) Appearance (iii) Key range
(iv) Section average (v) Halving (vi) Bracketing
7. What are the types of section formations?
Ans:- The types of section formation are
(i) Single File formation (ii) File formation
(iii) Diamond formation (iv) Arrow-head formation
(v) Spear head formation (vi) Extended line formation
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
8. What is Ambush? Explain its types?
Ans:- Ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon on unsuspecting, moving
or temporarily halted enemy. Ambush is laid to obtain information on prisoners or to
inflict casualties on the enemy who is expected to use certain routes. The types of
Ambush are: -
(i) Opportunity Ambush
(ii) Deliberate Ambush
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
9. Explain the File Fmn with the help of a diagram?
Ans:-
INFANTRY WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT (15 MARKS)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each)
(a) Write full form of MPI MEAN POINT OF IMPACT
(b) Magazine capacity of 7.62 mm SLR is 20 (Twenty) rounds
(c) Maximum range of 81 mm Mortar is 5000 meters
(d) Killing Area of HE 36 Grenade is 08 (Eight) mtrs or 09 (Nine) yards
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. What are the supporting weapons?
Ans:- The supporting infantry weapons are
(i) 84 mm Rocket Launcher
(ii) MMG (Medium Machine Gun)
(iii) AMR (Anti Material Rifle)
(iv) 30 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(v) 81 mm Mortar
(vi) ATGM (Anti Tank Guided Missile)
3. What is the role of the Armour?
Ans: -The role of Armour is to destroy the enemy by relentless, mobile, offensive, action
both during offensive and defensive operation.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (3 Marks)
4. LMGis divided into how many groupsforthe purpose of assembling and stripping?
Ans:- LMG is divided into five groups for the purpose of assembling and stripping
(a) Assembling (b) Stripping
(i) Piston Group (i) Bipod Group
(ii) Barrel Group (ii) Body Group
(iii) Butt Group (iii) Butt Group
(iv) Body Group (iv) Barrel group
(v) Bipod Group (v) Piston Group
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
5. Name the weaponsthat are carried by an Infantry Battalion?
Ans: -The weapons carried out by Infantry battalion are
(i) 7.62mm SLR (ii) 5.56 mm LMG
(iii) 84 mm Rocket Launcher (iv) 36 HE Grenade
(v) 7.62 mm MMG/HMG (vi) 30 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(vii) 7.62 mm Gun Machine (vii) 81 mm Mortar
(xi) Anti Tank Guided Missile Launcher
MILITARY HISTORY (20 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each) (6 Marks)
(a) Kargil war took place in 1999 year.
(b) First Field marshal of Indian army is GEN SAM MANEKSHAW
(c) The Second World War was fought from 1939 to 1945 year.
(d) Prime minister of India during kargil war was Sri ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE.
(e) The military operation by which the state of “Hyderabad” was liberated from the
Nizams was OPERATION POLO.
(f) Who was the Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army during Indo Pak war in
1971? GEN SAM MANEKSHAW
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. Name two war heroes awarded with PVC during Kargil war.
Ans: -
(i) MAJ MANOJ KUMAR PANDEY
(ii) SEPOY YOGENDRA SINGH
3. How many wars India has fought with Pakistan?
Ans: -04 (Four) wars since India got independence
(i) 1947 (ii) 1965 (iii) 1971 (iv) 1999
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
4.. Write short notes on Akbar?
Ans: Akbar, the son of Mughal emperor Humayun born on 15 Oct 1542. His original name
was Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad and later he was awarded the title Akbar literally
means ‘The Great’. He was the third emperor of Mughal dynasty. During his reigns the
Mughal emperor extended from Afghanistan in the West to Burma in the East and from
Kasmir in the North to Deccan in the South. He had good trade relations with Central Asia.
He encouraged literature and was founder of Din-E-Illahi. The Mughal empire was at tits
peaks during his period in all aspects. He constructed several historical monuments and forts.
He maintained national integrity during his period.
5. What circumstances prompted Pakistan to resort to limited war in Kargil?
Ans: - (i) To divert the attention of the people of Pakistan from main issues.
(ii) To create propaganda in the world that Kargil is a internal part of Pakistan.
(iii) To appear the terrorist outfits functioning in Pakistan.
Long answer question (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
6. How Mukthi Bahini was used as a trump card against Pakistan?
Ans: -During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Mukti Bahini became part of
the Bangladesh-India Allied Forces. It was instrumental in securing the Surrender of
Pakistan and the liberation of Dacca and other cities in December 1971. The Mukti Bahini
operated inside the Pakistan territory was supported by Indian artillery.
In some instance the initial ingress helped to cross the lines well ahead of opening of
hostilities. Bypassing the Pakistani defensive positions completely threw Niazi’s forward
posture off balance and he was never able to recover from it.
COMMUNICATION (5 Marks)
1. Write the appointment codes for following (1 Mark each) (3 Marks)
(a) Commander - TIGER
(b) Medical officer - SHEEP
(c) Signal officer - SPARROW
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (2 Marks)
2. What are the methods of Communication?
Ans: - The methods of communication are
(i) Line communication
(ii) Radio Communication
NCC DIRECTORATE -- ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA
‘C’ CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
COMMON SUBJECTS (290 Marks)
PART 1 – DRILL 20 MARKS
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
Fill in the blanks
(a) Drill movements commence after getting into SAVDHAN position.
(b) The word of command “Squad Tham” is given when LEFT foot reaches the ground.
(c) In the word of command “Age Badega Dahine Mud”, “Age Badega” is
CAUTIONARY word of command.
(d) The man who stands at the right most position of the squad at front line is called RIGHT MARKER
Short answer questions (2 Marks Each) (6 Marks)
2. What are the Aims of Drill?
Ans: -
(i) To increase the Morale of the Troops.
(ii) To execute Orders properly.
(iii) To aid or help Disciplinary action.
(iv) To inculcate a sense of self discipline, improve bearing, smartness in appearance and turn out, create self confidence and to develop the quality of immediate and implicit obedience to orders.
3. What are the different points to be checked in “Savdhan” position?
Ans: - Stand erect, Heels together and in line forming an angle of 30 degrees, Look straight, Head and chest up, Neck should touch the collar, No movement, Arms hanging straight down and should fix with body, Weight of the body resting equally on heels and the toe of the feet.
4. What are the two distinct parts in word of command?
Ans: - The two distinct parts of word of command are
(i) Cautionary
(ii) Executive
Short answer questions (3 Marks Each) (6 Marks)
5. When are the following words of command are given?
(a) Khuli Line Chal - During the inspection of squad. To enable the inspecting Officer to carryout the inspection, the word of command ‘KHULI LINE CHAL’ is ordered.
(b) Dahine Saj - This command is given to ensure that the squad is required to be dressed i.e all the cadets are stood in equal distance with respect to each other.
6. What are the differences between “Line Tor” and “Visarjan?
Ans: - ‘LINE TOR’ - ‘Line Tor’ is a word of command given to close the dill temporarily
‘VISARJAN’ - ‘VISARJAN’ is a word of command given to close the drill permanently
Long answer questions (4 Marks Each) (4 Marks)
7. What do you mean by Drill? What are the different types of Drill?
Ans: - Meaning of Drill - Any procedure which when followed in proper sequence in a methodical manner is defined as ‘Drill’ Types of Drill -
(a) Open Drill - Done in a field area
(b) Close Drill - Done in peace area and in the Parade Ground
PART II – WEAPON TRAINING (MARKS: 30)
Very Short answer questions (1 Marks Each) (4 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks
(a) The trigger has TWO distinct pressures.
(b) The system of operation in SLR 7.62mm is GAS OPERATED
(c) Magazine Capacity of LMG is 30 (THIRTY) rounds.
(d) Effective range of .22 rifle is 25 (TWENTY FIVE) yards.
2. Write full form of the following (1 Mark Each) (2 Marks)
(a) LMG - LIGHT MACHINE GUN
(b) SLR - SELF LOADING RIFLE
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (8 Marks)
3. What do you mean by “Group” in firing?
Ans: - The pattern is formed by three or more than three bullets fired by a single firer at a single target with same hold and aim under same weather conditions and with the same arm is called a ‘GROUP’
4. What are the major groups in LMG?
Ans:- The major groups of LMG are
(a) Piston Group
(b) Barrel Group
(c) Butt Group
(d) Body Group
(e) Bipod Group
5. What is a “bifocal group”?
Ans: - The group formed by alternate focusing of foresight and the aiming mark.
6. What are the materials required for cleaning of rifle?
Ans: - Materials required for cleaning of a rifle
(a) Flannelette (b) Oil (c) Chamber stick (d) Pull through
(e) Rags (f) Wire gauge
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Write three basic essentials of good shooting?
Ans: - The three basic essentials of good firing (a) Firm holding
(b) Correct Aiming
(c) Good trigger operation
8. What are the dismantle sequence of Rifle .22" No 2Mk IV?
Ans: - Dismantle sequence (stripping) of Rifle .22” No 2 Mk IV
(a) Bayonet
(b) Scabbard
(c) Sling
(d) Bolt
(e) Magazine
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
9. What are the steps of sequence of firing a shot during range firing practice?
Ans: - (a) Aiming position
(b) Breathing
(c) Firing
(d) Follow through
(e) Declaration
(f) Re-loading
(g) Re-allignment
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
10. Write down major characteristics of ammunition 7.62mm as given below.
(a) Caliber - 7.62
(b) Weigth of Cart - 23.07 gms
(c) Length of Cart - 71.16 mm
(d) Powder charge - NC powder
(e) Muzzle velocity - 815mts or 2700 ft per sec
(f) Wt of propellant charge - 2.85 gms
NATIONAL INTEGRATION AND AWARENESS (30 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the Blanks (1 Mark each) (4 Marks)
(a) Our national song was written by Sri BANKIM CHANDRA CHATTARJI
(b) The festival of Bihu is celebrated in ASSAM state.
(c) NETAJI SUBASH CHANDRA BOSE founded “Azad Hind Fauz”.
(d) Jalianwalla Bagh is located in PUNJAB State.
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. Match the states and their capitals
(a) Gujarat Thiruvanantapuram ( B)
(b) Kerala Hyderabad (D)
(c) Assam Gandhinagar (A)
(d) Telangana Dispur (C)
3. In which year did the following events occur?
(a) Quit India movement 1942
(b) First war of Indian independence 1857
4. Name the holy books pertaining to the following religions
(a) Parsi - JHANDA AVESTA
(b) Sikh - GURU GRANTH SAHEB
5. What are the two sects of Islam?
Ans:- The two sects of Islam are ‘SHUNNI & SHIA’
6. Where are the following historical placeslocated?
(a) Somnath temple - SOMNATH, Gujarat
(b) Gateway of India - MUMBAI, Maharastra
Long answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. List out the measures to achieve national integration
Ans: - The measure to achieve national integration are: -
Education: - Education of the masses can become a very powerful instrument of national unity provided that it is used in right manner.
Religious Tolerance: - India is multi religious country with various religious communities such as Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, Christians etc. Each community should appreciate the co-existence of other, should love and communal hormony in society by celebrating/observing important days of every other community. Each community should help and share the religious festivals of other community.
Linguistic Tolerance: - India is multi lingual country with linguistic groups speaking different languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Urdu, Tamil and so on. Each linguistic group should respect the language of other linguistic groups. Every Indian student should be given full facility to lean his own language wherever he is in India. The work must begin at the grass-root level, for this a band of honest and popular teachers must work. For impressionable age boys and girls must be taught and encouraged to mix with each other.
8. What is the purpose of National Integration Council?
Ans: -
The National Integration Council originated in a conference convened by the then Prime Minister Jawahar lal Nehru in September-October of 1961. The purpose of the Council was to find way to address the problems of communalism, casteism and regionalism.
(a) Stern action against “hate crimes”
(b) Enacting the communal violence bill and ensuring that it takes care of all communities
(c) Comprehensive relief and rehabilitation policies that wipe the tear from the victims of communal violence and give them opportunity of creating a new life.
(d) Adequate representation to all minorities and under privileged groups in police, administrative and judicial system.
(e) A through revamp of education system
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
9. Name the areas youth can assist in nation building?
Ans: - The prime areas where youth can assist in nation building are: -
(a) National Integration.
(b) Political Measures
(c) Security
(d) Social and cultural
(e) Promoting ‘Clean and Green’ campaigns.
Essay Type question (6 Marks)
10. Explain the relevance of NCC in unifying India? (6 Marks)
Ans:- NCC creates awareness amongst youth about the diverse heritage of our country and fosters national integration despite linguistic, cultural, religious and geographical barriers.
(i) Ethics & Social Values: These are very important values in day-to-day activities on the ground and are essentials of personality. NCC helps to cultivate these values through which the spirit of unity and value of personal sacrifice are ignited in the minds of cadets.
(ii) Cultural and Traditional values: Our country has diverse groups which have been divided on grounds of religion, caste, creed and language. NCC organisees various camps and group activities where ample opportunity is given to cadets to closely watch the cultural and traditional shows of other religion. It provides the cadets with an opportunity to appreciate each other uniqueness and cultivate friendship.
(iii) Discipline and Patriotism: A cadets is trained to give selfless service to society to be available anytime for national cause. NCC can be described as nations disciplined, trained and motivated young force available for nation service to provide assistance in various places as well as provide future leadership and participation in all walks of life.
OBSTACLE TRAINING (05 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (3 Marks)
(a) Height of the wall in the obstacle training for cadets is 06 (SIX) ft
(b) The obstacle course consists of 10 (TEN) obstacles.
(c) The distance between obstacles is 30 (THIRTY) feet.
Very short answer questions (2 Marks each) (2 Marks)
2. Write any four benefits of Obstacles Training?
Ans: - The benefits of Obstacle training is
(a) Ensure physical fitness
(b) Ensure agility
(c) Ensure mental robustness
(d) Coordination and balance of mind and body
(e) Improve risk taking ability
(f) Evaluating problem solving skills
(g) Overall team spirit.
PERSONALITY DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP (75MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (6 Marks)
(a) VALUES/ETHICS means a set principlesthat govern a person’s behavior.
(b) The skills, caliber and details of the candidate before applying for a job is called CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
(c) NEGOTIATION istreated as an important way of solving a conflict
(d) SARDAR VALLABHAI PATEL is called as “Iron man of India”.
(e) Bal Gangadhar Tilak hailed from MAHARASTRA state.
(f) GEN K M CARIAPPA is one of the Field Marshals hailed from South India.
2. State True or False (1 Marks Each) (5 Marks)
(a) Another name for a CV is a resume. True
(b) Team work is the ability to work together toward a common vision. True
(c) A CurriculumVitae (CV) does not consists of Education and Qualifications False
(d) Stress is a very common phenomenon and is universal in nature True
(e) Sardar Patel belonged to West Bengal state. False
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (16 Marks)
3. What are the types of Leadership?
Ans: - The types of Leaderships are (a) Autocratic style of leadership
(b) Democratic style of Leadership
4. What do mean by negotiation?
Ans: - Negotiation means discussion between two or more people or groups to reach beneficial outcome. The beneficial outcome can be for all of them involved or just for one on them.
5. What do you mean by non verbal communication?
Ans: - Non Verbal communication has been defined as the communication without words. It includes apparent behavior such as facial expressions, eyes, touching and tone of voice and less obvious messages such as dress, postures and spatial distance between two or more people
6. What are the methods of communication”?
Ans:- The various methods of communication
(a) Aggressive
(b) Passive
(c) Assertive
7. What are the factors influencing/shaping your personality.
Ans: - Major factors influencing in shaping our personality are
(i) Hereditary (ii) Self-development (iii) Environment
(iv) Education (v) Past experiences
(vi) Adoptability to conditions
8. List out the Body parts involved in Body Language?
Ans: - The body parts involved in Body language are
(a) Face and Mouth (b) Eye contact (c) Tone of speech
(d) Posture of Body (e) Movement of hands/fingers
(f) Movement of legs
9. Write a short note on Garibi hatao?
Ans: - ‘Garibhi hatao; (meaning "Abolish poverty rescue the country") was the theme
and slogan by Smt Indira Gandhi's . The slogan and the proposed anti-poverty
programs that came with it were designed to give Gandhi an independent national
support, based on rural and urban poor, which would allow her to by-pass the
dominant rural castes both in and out of state and local government; likewise the
urban commercial class. And, for their part, the previously voiceless poor would at
last gain both political worth and political weight.It was part of the 5th Five-Year
Plan.
10. Explain “Give me blood I will give you freedom”?
Ans: - The slogan’ Give me blood I will give you freedom’ was given by Netaji Subash
Chandra Bose during his speech at Burma in Jul 1944. According to the Netaji it is
blood alone can pay the price of freedom.
Long answer questions (3 Marks each) (18 Marks)
11. Enumerate three techniques to overcome Stress?
Ans:- Techniques to overcome stress are
(i) Take a deep breath (ii) To talk out
(iii) Take a break during work (iv) Pay attention to physical comfort
(v) Laugh (vi) Manage time
12. What are the characteristics of a good and effective listener?
Ans:- Good and effective listener tries to give maximum amount of thought to speakers ideas being communicated, leaving a minimum amount of time for mental exercise to go off track. A good listener is
(i) Attentive - Pay attention to key points
(ii) Don’t assume - Good listeners doesn’t ignore the
information consider unnecessary
(iii) Concentrate on speaker e generously
13. Define the types of Barriers in Communication?
Ans: - Types of barriers in communication
(i) Linguistic barriers
(ii) Psychological barriers
(iii) Environment barriers
(iv) Sender and receiver barriers
14. List out any 4 types of Attitudes?
Ans:- Types of attitudes
(i) Positive attitude
(ii) Negative attitude
(iii) Neutral attitude
(iv) Rational and irrational attitudes
15. What is Time Management? How NCC training does help you to achieve that quality in you?
Ans:- Time management is a set of skills, tools and system that works together to help you get more value out of your time and use it wisely NCC helps
(i) Reduce or eliminate wasted time and efforts to have more productive time
(ii) Set and achieve long term goals
(iii) Focus on time and energy and concentrate on what is important
16. List out any 6 traits of a leader?
Ans:- Essential traits of a leader are :-
(i) Alertness (ii) Bearing (iii) Courage
(iv) Decisiveness (v) Initiative (vi) Integrity
(vii) Loyalty (viii) Dependability (xi) Endurance
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (12 Marks)
17. Write a brief notes on “Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose”?
Ans: - Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose was born on 23 January 1897. He was one of the great leaders of India’s national struggle who felt that sacrifice alone could prepare a nation for independence. He believed in action rather those words. Netaji was influenced by writings and teachings of Swamy Vivekananda. He formed a Forword Block in 1939 for an unconditional independence of India. He was founder of ‘Indian National Army’. It is to be believed that Netaji passed way in a plane crash during on 18 Aug 1945
18. You are the senior most cadet of the RDC contingent? How do you motivate your team to
achieve the best results?
Ans: - (i) Reducing the communication gap.
(ii) Be with the team always.
(iii) Appreciation as and when required.
(iv) Make every one responsible.
(v) Listen to suggestions made by others and implement fif satisfied.
(vi) Be assertive.
(vii) Better time management.
(viii) Effective communication.
19. What are the causes of “Communication gap”?
Ans:- The factors that cause communication gap are
(a) The hierarchy (not able to question higher authorities for clairification)
(b) Conflict of interest (personal interest versus parental interest)
(c) The level of motivation that one holds
(d) Perception
(e) Psychological factors
(f) Stress
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (18 Marks)
20. What is the need of Man Management? What factors affect Man Management?
Ans:- Man management is the management of men for increasing their morale. The
factors that effect man management are
(i) Always recognize the desire to be important in others
(ii) Avoid arguments
(iii) Recognize good wok
(iv) Look after helath (both physical and mental) of others
21. Team Work is essential for any success. How do you encourage your team to achieve the
desired results?
Ans:-
(i) Increase the ability to be self-directed (not dependent on leaders)
(ii) Increase tolerance that progress taken time
(iii) Increase sensitivity to owns feelings and those of others
(iv) Improvement of ability to withstand tension, frustration
(v) Better ability to anticipate realistic results of behaviors
(vi) Increase efficiency in problem solving
22. Write any six points should be followed while conducting yourself during the interview?
Ans: - Major points to be followed while conducting yourself during the interview
(a) Try to remember person’s name and call each person by his or her name
(b) Always focus on the person asking the question, but use your peripheral vision to observe facial and other non verbal expressions of others involved in the interview
(c) Beware of your tone of voice and body language.
(d) Don’t try to answer a question immediately
(e) Always answer each question honestly
(f) Don’t urge if you disagree with the opinion of the interviewer.
(g) Display a good knowledge of district, based upon all the homework you have done.
SOCIAL AWARENESS & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (35 Marks)
Very short answer questions (1 Marks each) (5 Marks)
1. Expand the following:
(a) NREGA - NATIONAL RURAL EMPLOYMENT GUARANTEE ACT
(b) NHRC - NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL
(c) HIV - HUMAN IMMUNO-DEFICIENCY VIRUS
(d) NGO - NON GOVERNMENT ORGANISATION
(e) RTE - RIGHT TO EDUCATION
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. What are the 3 types of drugs?
Ans: - The three types of drugs are (a) Depressants
(b) Stimulants
(c) Hallucinogens.
3. Describe RTI in a few words?
Ans: - Right to Information (RTI) had enacted the ‘Freedom of Information’ in order to promote, transparency and accountability in administration. RTI mandates timely response to citizens request for government information. It is an act provided for setting out the practical regime of right to information for citizens to secure access to information under the control of public authorities.
4. List out the effects of Dowry System?
Ans: The effects of Dowry system:
(a) Increase in domestic violence (b) Increase in mortgage and loans
(c) Female feticide (d) Female trafficking
(e) False Dowry allegations
5. List out any 2 AIDS prevention techniques?
Ans:- The preventive ways of AIDS are
(a) Avoid indiscriminate sex (b) Use of Condoms
(c) Avoid use of shared razors. (d) Avoid sharing needles and syringes
6. Write in your own words about Swachh BharatAbhiyan?
Ans: - ‘SWACHA BHARATH ABHIYAN’ is a unique project initiated by Sri Nraendra Modi the Prime Minister of India. The aim of ‘Swacha Bharath Abhiyan; is to inculcate the sense of ‘CLEANILINESS’ amon all sects of population in India. This also paves the way for a neat and clean image of our country in the eyes of the world. Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Briefly explain cyber terrorism?
Ans:- This is a new form of terrorism, that is going to increase in profile as we rely of computers and networks for information..Cyber terrorism allows terrorist to conduct their operation with little or no risk to themselves. It provides the terrorist to disrupt and destroy the information. This type of terrorism isn’t high profile as other type of terrorist attacks but its impact can b very disruptive.
8. What are the objectives of NGOs?
Ans: - Non Governmental Organisation (NGOs) are development organizes promoted to
achieve certain objectives which are beneficial to society. Blood donation, Anti
dowry drive, Anti leprosy drive, Anti drug drive, Environmental programs are
some of the objectives of NGOs
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (8 Marks)
9. List out any eight social services activities that are undertaken by NCC cadets.
Ans: - (i) Tree plantation
(ii) Community development programs
(iii) Blood donation (iv) Rallies on drug abuse
(v) Promotion of social equality(vi) Pulse polio drives
(vii) Cleanliness programs (viii) Female feticide drives
10. Explain the role of Pradhan Manthri Grameena Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) scheme in rural
development?
Ans:- Pradhana Manti Grameena Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) is a centrally sponsored scheme
launched in Dec 2000 This scheme was launched with objective of providing
connectivity by all weather roads to all villages with a minimum population of 500
persons above.
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
11. State any six highlights of Right to Education?
Ans:- (i) Free and compulsory education to all children in India in the 06-14 age group.
(ii) No child should be held back, expelled or required to pass a board examination till completion of elementary education.
(ix) Calls for fixed student ratio.
(x) School teachers will nedd adequate professional degree within five years or else will loose job.
(xi) School to provide adequate infrastructure with in three years, else the recognition of the school will be cancelled.
(xii) Private schools to pay penalty for violation of RTE.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE ( 35 MARKS)
Very short answer questions
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Marks each) (5 Marks)
(a) The largest bone in the human body is FEMUR
(b) DTL stands for DEEP TRENCH LATRINES
(c) Administering TT injection prevents TETANUS
(d) Injury caused by a blow or blunt instrument is called CONTINIUOS WOUNDS
(e) Yoga is invented by PATANJALI
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (10 Marks)
2. List out the articlesrequired for dressing wounds?
Ans: - The article required for dressing of wounds are
(i) Anti septic lotion (ii) Cotton (iii) gauge piece
(iv) Bandage of different sizes (v) Anti septic powder/Ointment
(vi) Scissors
3. Explain what is fever?
Ans:- Fever is defined as the state of body temperature more than normal temperature.
4. What are the types of wounds?
Ans:- The classification of wounds
(i) Incised wounds
(ii) Lacerated wounds
(iii) Punctured wounds
(iv) Gun shot wounds
(v) Shell wounds
5. Name the classification of fractures.
Ans: - The fractures are categorized as
(i) Simple fractures
(ii) Compound fractures
(iii) Complicated fractures
6. Cholera and Rabies are spread by which animals/ insects?
Ans: - Cholera - Flies
Rabies - Dogs
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
7. Name any six Yogasanas?
Ans:- The types of Yogasanas are
(i) Padmasana (ii) Baddha Padmasana (iii) Siddhasana
(iv) Ardhachandrasana (v) Gyam mudra (vi) Trikonasana
(vii) Suryanamaskara
8. What are the pointsto be borne in mind while administration of liquid medicines?
Ans: - (i) Check the label with prescription. If handling a new medicine read instructions carefully
(ii) Shake the medicine well.
(iii) Put your thumb near the correct marking of the dosage on the medicine glass.
(iv) Read the instruction carefully once gain before giving it to patient
(v) Put the medicine in correct place.
(vi) Take the medicine on a tray with a glass of water and spoon in case the medicine requires stirring
(vii) Never pour back the unused medicine, throw it way.
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (8 Marks)
9. Write down the various bandages used for different parts of the body along with their width?
Ans:-
Bandage for fingers - 1” wide
Bandage for head & arms - 2 1⁄2” wide
Bandage for trunk - 6” wide
Bandage for leg - 3 1⁄2” wide
10. What are the different methods of purifying water?
Ans:- Sedimentation Adding chemical coagulates as alumino ect, results in rapid formation of flakes which sediments rapidly carrying organic and other impurities with them to the bottom of the container.
Filtration is carried out by canvas cloth, filters, plastic or ceramic filters. Chemical Disinfection is done by adding alum, bleaching powder, potassium permanganate, iodine.
Chlorinating is the process of addition of calculated quantity of chlorine to the filtered water. It will pathogenic bacteria, remove harmful chemicals and removes the smell and taste.
Sterilization of water is done by boiling. It prevents water borne diseases.
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
11. One of your colleaguesin the NCC camp was bitten by a snake. What kind of first aid you will administer to the victim. (6 Marks)
Ans: - In a snake bite the poison is injected through a pair of hollow and deeply grooved
biting fangs. In case of snake bite the following first aid manner is to be observed: -
(i) Make the person lay down on the ground.
(ii) Give convincing reassurance against fear of death.
(iii) Apply light constricting tourniquet with hand kerchief, shoe lace or bandage.
(viii) Wash the snake bite area with soap and water.
(ix) Incise into the size of 2” x 2 1⁄2” across the fangs mark with a blade.
(x) Suck the blood with mouth or with suction pump.
(xi) Evacuate the person to the nearest dispensary or hospital.
(xii) In case of breathing failure, start artificial breathing.
ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES (20 MARKS)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
1. State True/False
(a) Parasailing is an adventure activity done in flowing river water False
(b) Helmets are not to worn during Rock Climbing False
(c) Carabiners are used in rock climbing True
(d) Dynamic ropes are used in Rock Climbing True
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Explain the following.
(a) Chest jam - Jaming the torso into a wide crack for resting.
(b) Egyptian Binding - The same position a bridging, but with one leg in fom and the one behind the body
3. What equipment do you require for slithering?
Ans:- The equipment required for slithering are
(i) Ropes (ii) Gloves (iii) Boots (iv) Helmets and Knee pads
4. What are the safety measuresto take during cycling?
Ans: - The safety measure during cycling are
(i) Qualified supervision
(ii) Helmets and Clothing
(iii) Physical fitness
(iv) Buddy system
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
5. Match the following competitions and Titles
(a) Foot Ball - Mavalankar Championship ( B )
(b) Shooting - Jawaharlal Nehru cup ( C )
(c) Hockey - Subroto cup ( A )
6. Write three techniques of Rock climbing?
Ans:- The techniques associated with rock climbing are
(i) Arm bar, elbow bar (ii) Bridging or streaming
(iii) Chest jam (iv) European bridging
(v) Gastons (vi) Jams using feet
(vii) Toe jam in crack
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
7. What are the adventure camps organized for NCC cadets?
Ans:- The adventure camps organized for NCC cadets are
(i) Trekking camps (ii) Para sailing (iii) Cycle expeditions
(iv) Slithering (v) Rock climbing (vi) Mountaineering
(vii) Para jumping (viii) Rowing/Rafting (ix) Hang gliding
(x) Sailing/Kayaking/Yatching
DISASTER MANAGEMENT (20Marks)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (3 Marks)
1. MultipleChoice Questions (Tick the right answer)
(a) One of these is not an essential service.
(i) Postal Services
(ii) Running of Air/ Sea ports
(iii) Water and Sanitation Services
(iv) Running of Educational Institute
(b) One of the roles of NCC Cadets in the Overall District Disaster Management is giving assistance to
(i) NGOs (ii) Military
(iii) Traffic police (iv) Income tax Department
(c) Collection and Distribution of Aid Material are essential step in the loop of
(i) Food (ii) Demand and supply
(iii) Communication (iv) Shelter
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. What are the types of Fire Extinguishers?
Ans: - The types of fire extinguishers are
(i) Soda acid fire extinguisher
(ii) Foam type and Dry chemical powder fire extinguisher
(iii) CTC Carbon-dioxide and Dry fire extinguisher
3. What are that causes of floods?
Ans; - (i) Change in the course of rivers.
(ii) Man made obstructions to the natural flow of river.
(iii) Earth quakes.
(iv) Excess rains in various parts of the country.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (3 Marks)
4. What is the role of the NCC cadets during disasters?
Ans:- (i) Search for trapped people and rescue them
(ii) Salvage destroyed structure and property
(iii) Distribution of relief material to the affected population for their temporary sustain
(iv) Coordinate the relief flow from outside and ensure maximum coverage of territory in provision of relief
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
5. Write down the important aspects of site planning while sitting up relief camp during disaster
management?
Ans: The important aspects of site planning for sitting up of a relief camp during disaster management are: -
(i) Social needs (ii) Water (iii) Accessibility
(iv) Transit centre (v) Environment (vi) Soil and Ground cover
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
6. What are the types of natural disasters? Explain them briefly? (6 Marks)
Ans: - Volcanoes - When volcanoes erupt magma, ashes and other gases are released and pushed upward from beneath the earth surface. The melted lava becomes hard after it cools down and the ashes are flown way to miles by air.
Earthquakes - earthquakes are one of the many powerful natural disasters caused when the there is shift, collision, or sudden release of energy in earth crust.
Landslides - Landslides are caused by movement in the ground and the force of gravity pulling down on all earthly objects. Landslides are mainly caused by heavy rains and earth quakes.
Tsunamis - Tsunamis usually take palece in ocean and some time in large lakes too. Tsunami can range from several inches to several yards high.
Hurricanes - Hurricanes are the tornados that can rip up trees, destroy crops and even flatten buildings.
Floods - It can arise from abnormal heavy precipitation, dam failures, rapid snow melting, river blockages or even burst water mains.
Droughts - If over about two weeks, there is less than .2 mm (1/100 in) of precipitation, there is said to be drought.
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESSAND CONSERVATION (20 MARKS)
Very short answer questions (1 Mark Each) (4 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks
(a) WWF Stands for WORLD WILDLIFE FUND.
(b) Excessive use of Crackers will generate AIR Pollution
(c) Dachigam National park is located in JAMMU & KASHMIR
(d) ICAR Stands for INDAIN COUNCIL OF CROP RESEARCH
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. What do you understand by Rain water harvesting?
Ans:- Rain water harvesting means capturing the rain water in won houses, villages,
cities basically for accumulation and storage of rain water for rescue before it
reaches aquifer.
3. Name any three renewable energy sources?
Ans:- The renewable energy sources are Sunlight, Air, Wind, Water.
4. Briefly explain any two causes of increase in energy consumption?
Ans:- Population explosion - Exponential population growth has had a direct
bearing on the energy consumption. More
people means more requirement of energy
Increased manufacturing - Increased manufacturing is the need of the day,
however more energy is required for the same.
Transmission losses - Poor infrastructure across the country leads to
higher energy losses during the transmission or
pilferage
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
5. What are the effects of the deforestation?
Ans:- (i) Influence the co system (ii) Scanty rainfall
(ii) Dwindles wildlife (iv) Devoiding the scenic beauty of nature
(v) Dwindling raw materials (vi) Floods
6. Name six wild life projects initiated in India for conservation of wild life?
Ans:- (i) Project Tiger (ii) Project Elephant (iii) Project Hangul
(iv) Crocodile conservation project (v) Project Sea Turtle
(vi) Vulture conservation
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
7. Write a detailed note on “chipko” moment?
Ans:- This movement was born in a small village in Himalayan region. The illiterate
tribal women commenced this unique movement in Dec 1972, tha became famous as
CHIPKO (means embrace) movement. The aim of the movement is to protect the forest from
the arms of the greedy contractors.
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NCC DIRECTORATE -- ANDHRA PRADESH AND TELANGANA
SPECIALISED SUBJECTS: ARMY (110 Marks)
ARMED FORCES (10 Marks)
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1 Expand the following (3 Marks)
(a) ASC - ARMY SERVICE CORPS
(b) AMC - ARMY MEDICAL CORPS
(c) AOC - ARMY ORDNANCE CORPS
Short Answer Questions (7 Marks)
2. Name two Field Marshals of India?
Ans: -
FIELD MARSHAL SAM MANEKSHAW - 1973
FIELD MRSHAL K M CARIAPPA - 1986
3. What are the duties of Armed Forces during peace? (2 Marks)
Ans: - (i) Training of War (ii) Aid for Civil authorities
(iii) Civil defence training (iv) National development programs
(v) Providing help and assistance at the time of natural calamities
4. Name any 6 gallantry (war/peacetime) awards of Indian Army? (3 Marks)
Ans: - (i) Parmavir Chakra (ii) Ashoka Chakra
(iii) Mahavir Chakra (iv) Kirti Chakra
(v) Vir Chakra (vi) Shaurya Chakra
(vii) Sena Medal (viii) Mention in Dispatches
MAP READING (30 Marks)
1. Draw the conventional signs for the following (5 Marks)
(a) Well unmarked -
(b) Bridge -
(c) Church -
(c) Fort -
(d) Graveyard -
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Explain “Vertical Interval”?
Ans: -Vertical Interval is defined as the rise between successive contour lines or The difference
between heights of two adjacent contours from sea level.
3. What do you understand by “Back Bearing”?
Ans: -It is the bearing from the object to own position. It is the bearing taken on the
observation point back on to the original position.
4. Name any four parts of a compass?
Ans:- Parts of Compass are
(i) Lid (ii) Window (iii) Hair Line
(iv) Tongue (v) Hinge (vi) Rubber Line
(vii) Prism (viii) Notch (ix) Direction Mark
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (9 Marks)
5. What are the aids to Night Navigation?
Ans:- Night navigators require (i) Compass
(ii) Night Navigation Chart
(iii) Luminous Board (iv) Luminous stick
(v) Electric torch
6. What are the different types of bearing?
Ans: -Grid Bearing - Measured on the map from grid North with the help of a protractor.
Magnetic Bearing - Measure from magnetic North by compass.
True Bearing - Calculated by finding out the relation of true NORTH to and Grid NORTH or Magnetic North
7. Explain briefly about Magnetic Variation?
Ans: -The difference between true North and Magnetic North is called Magnetic Variation or It is the angular difference in magnetic North with respect to change in time (or place)
Long answer questions (4 Marks) (4 Marks)
8. How will you find your own position through Intersection method?
Ans:- Identify two distant and prominent objects on the ground and map. The two objects
chosen must not be more than 180 degrees or less than 30 degrees a part. Measure the
magnetic bearings of the identified objects with the help of a compass. Convert the
magnetic bearing into grid back bearing. Plot the grid back bearing on the map. Draw
the straight lines on the map through the plotted rid back bearing. The point of
intersection of two lines will be our own position.
Essay type questions (6 Marks) (6 Marks)
9. Write composition and duties of Navigation party?
Ans:- Composition and Duties of Navigation party are as follows:-
(i) Guide He carries a luminous stick and a compass set to given bearing.
(ii) Asst Guide He has a white piece of cloth at his back and a stick to measure the depth of nala/pits.
(iii) Recorder He carries additional compass already see on give bearing, night
march chart and stone pebbles. He measures the distance.
(iv) Scouts No of Scouts can be from 2 to 4 depending upon the route and tasks.
(v) Pacer Measure the distance
FIELD CRAFT & BATTLE CRAFT ( 30 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each) (5 Marks)
(a) The smallest battle unit of Infantry is SECTION
(b) FIRE and MOVEMENT are the basic tactics of Infantry.
(c) FUP stands for FORMING UP PLACE
(d) IED stands for IMPROVISED EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
(e) Dead ground can be covered by HIGH trajectory weapon.
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (6 Marks)
2. Write sequence of fire orders?
Ans:- The sequence of fire orders are (i) Group (ii) Range
(iii) Indication (iv) Type of fire
3. What is Battle Drill?
Ans: -It is the drill meant to ensure that everyone in the team knows what action he has to take in the battle.
4. When is the distance over estimated?
Ans: -
Distance are over estimated when
(i) Light is bad.
(ii) The sun is in the observer’s eye.
(iii) The object is small in relation to its surroundings.
(iv) Looking through a valley of narrow lane.
(v) Lying down.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (9 Marks)
5. What are factors for objects to be seen?
Ans:- (i) Shape (ii) Shadow (iii) Surface
(iv) Shine (v) Spacing (vi) Silhouette
(vii) Movement
6. What are the methods of judging the distance?
Ans:- The methods of judging distance are
(i) Unit of measure (ii) Appearance (iii) Key range
(iv) Section average (v) Halving (vi) Bracketing
7. What are the types of section formations?
Ans:- The types of section formation are
(i) Single File formation (ii) File formation
(iii) Diamond formation (iv) Arrow-head formation
(v) Spear head formation (vi) Extended line formation
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
8. What is Ambush? Explain its types?
Ans:- Ambush is a surprise attack from a concealed position upon on unsuspecting, moving
or temporarily halted enemy. Ambush is laid to obtain information on prisoners or to
inflict casualties on the enemy who is expected to use certain routes. The types of
Ambush are: -
(i) Opportunity Ambush
(ii) Deliberate Ambush
Essay type questions (6 Marks each) (6 Marks)
9. Explain the File Fmn with the help of a diagram?
Ans:-
INFANTRY WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT (15 MARKS)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each)
(a) Write full form of MPI MEAN POINT OF IMPACT
(b) Magazine capacity of 7.62 mm SLR is 20 (Twenty) rounds
(c) Maximum range of 81 mm Mortar is 5000 meters
(d) Killing Area of HE 36 Grenade is 08 (Eight) mtrs or 09 (Nine) yards
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. What are the supporting weapons?
Ans:- The supporting infantry weapons are
(i) 84 mm Rocket Launcher
(ii) MMG (Medium Machine Gun)
(iii) AMR (Anti Material Rifle)
(iv) 30 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(v) 81 mm Mortar
(vi) ATGM (Anti Tank Guided Missile)
3. What is the role of the Armour?
Ans: -The role of Armour is to destroy the enemy by relentless, mobile, offensive, action
both during offensive and defensive operation.
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (3 Marks)
4. LMGis divided into how many groupsforthe purpose of assembling and stripping?
Ans:- LMG is divided into five groups for the purpose of assembling and stripping
(a) Assembling (b) Stripping
(i) Piston Group (i) Bipod Group
(ii) Barrel Group (ii) Body Group
(iii) Butt Group (iii) Butt Group
(iv) Body Group (iv) Barrel group
(v) Bipod Group (v) Piston Group
Long answer questions (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
5. Name the weaponsthat are carried by an Infantry Battalion?
Ans: -The weapons carried out by Infantry battalion are
(i) 7.62mm SLR (ii) 5.56 mm LMG
(iii) 84 mm Rocket Launcher (iv) 36 HE Grenade
(v) 7.62 mm MMG/HMG (vi) 30 mm Automatic Grenade Launcher
(vii) 7.62 mm Gun Machine (vii) 81 mm Mortar
(xi) Anti Tank Guided Missile Launcher
MILITARY HISTORY (20 Marks)
1. Fill in the blanks (1 Mark each) (6 Marks)
(a) Kargil war took place in 1999 year.
(b) First Field marshal of Indian army is GEN SAM MANEKSHAW
(c) The Second World War was fought from 1939 to 1945 year.
(d) Prime minister of India during kargil war was Sri ATAL BIHARI VAJPAYEE.
(e) The military operation by which the state of “Hyderabad” was liberated from the
Nizams was OPERATION POLO.
(f) Who was the Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army during Indo Pak war in
1971? GEN SAM MANEKSHAW
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (4 Marks)
2. Name two war heroes awarded with PVC during Kargil war.
Ans: -
(i) MAJ MANOJ KUMAR PANDEY
(ii) SEPOY YOGENDRA SINGH
3. How many wars India has fought with Pakistan?
Ans: -04 (Four) wars since India got independence
(i) 1947 (ii) 1965 (iii) 1971 (iv) 1999
Short answer questions (3 Marks each) (6 Marks)
4.. Write short notes on Akbar?
Ans: Akbar, the son of Mughal emperor Humayun born on 15 Oct 1542. His original name
was Abu’l-Fath Jalal ud-din Muhammad and later he was awarded the title Akbar literally
means ‘The Great’. He was the third emperor of Mughal dynasty. During his reigns the
Mughal emperor extended from Afghanistan in the West to Burma in the East and from
Kasmir in the North to Deccan in the South. He had good trade relations with Central Asia.
He encouraged literature and was founder of Din-E-Illahi. The Mughal empire was at tits
peaks during his period in all aspects. He constructed several historical monuments and forts.
He maintained national integrity during his period.
5. What circumstances prompted Pakistan to resort to limited war in Kargil?
Ans: - (i) To divert the attention of the people of Pakistan from main issues.
(ii) To create propaganda in the world that Kargil is a internal part of Pakistan.
(iii) To appear the terrorist outfits functioning in Pakistan.
Long answer question (4 Marks each) (4 Marks)
6. How Mukthi Bahini was used as a trump card against Pakistan?
Ans: -During the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, the Mukti Bahini became part of
the Bangladesh-India Allied Forces. It was instrumental in securing the Surrender of
Pakistan and the liberation of Dacca and other cities in December 1971. The Mukti Bahini
operated inside the Pakistan territory was supported by Indian artillery.
In some instance the initial ingress helped to cross the lines well ahead of opening of
hostilities. Bypassing the Pakistani defensive positions completely threw Niazi’s forward
posture off balance and he was never able to recover from it.
COMMUNICATION (5 Marks)
1. Write the appointment codes for following (1 Mark each) (3 Marks)
(a) Commander - TIGER
(b) Medical officer - SHEEP
(c) Signal officer - SPARROW
Short answer questions (2 Marks each) (2 Marks)
2. What are the methods of Communication?
Ans: - The methods of communication are
(i) Line communication
(ii) Radio Communication
