Date of Interview: 22 Feb, Forenoon, 1st to go
Board: Sanjay Verma Sir
Optional: Geography
Home State: West Bengal
Educational background: B.Tech. EE
Home state and places mentioned in DAF – West Bengal, Manipur
College (UG/PG) – KGEC, MAKAUT(WBUT)
Achievements (if any) – leadership position in college sky watchers club, science and maths olympiad state 1st, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
Detailed transcript –Entered the room. Greeted everyone and stood beside the chair. I was told to sit after some time.
Chairman
- Theme: Current Affairs
- Question: “You must have read all the newspapers since the morning, right? Tell me two important news articles – one related to women issues and another with no impact on the Nation.”
- Objective: Assess your awareness of current events and ability to discern importance.
- Feedback: Choose articles that showcase your understanding of social issues and national relevance. Consider providing context for each article to demonstrate depth.
- Theme: Regional History
- Question: “You were born in Murshidabad, have you stayed there? It has a rich history; why has its importance reduced in later times?”
- Objective: Evaluate your knowledge of local history and socio-economic changes.
- Feedback: Discuss historical significance and modern factors contributing to the decline.
- Question: “Many people think the progress of Bengal is mostly owed to the British; what is your opinion?”
- Objective: Gauge your critical thinking on historical narratives.
- Feedback: Present a balanced view, acknowledging both positive and negative impacts of British rule.
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Member 1
- Theme: Geography
- Question: “Tell me where can I find the Mediterranean climate? What are the characteristics of this climate?”
- Objective: Assess your geographical knowledge.
- Feedback: Provide specific regions and characteristics clearly.
- Question: “What is grown in this climate?”
- Objective: Test your knowledge of agricultural practices.
- Feedback: Correctly identify key crops; mention their economic significance.
- Question: “Why will Western Europe freeze in a few years?”
- Objective: Evaluate your understanding of climate change scenarios.
- Feedback: Discuss the implications of climate feedback loops and geographical shifts.
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Member 2
- Theme: Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan
- Question: “What did you do as a part of it?”
- Objective: Assess your involvement and awareness of initiatives.
- Feedback: Provide specific examples of activities and their impact.
- Question: “How far has this campaign been successful?”
- Objective: Evaluate your understanding of the program’s effectiveness.
- Feedback: Discuss measurable outcomes and areas needing improvement.
- Question: “Is India ‘really’ ODF as of now?”
- Objective: Test your knowledge of Open Defecation Free status.
- Feedback: Use statistics and recent reports to back your answer.
- Question: “Have you seen any behavioral shift regarding cleanliness since the commencement of this program?”
- Objective: Assess your observation and analytical skills.
- Feedback: Mention specific changes in public behavior, supported by anecdotes or data.
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Member 3
- Theme: Space Achievements
- Question: “Was there anything regarding any space achievement of India in the news today?”
- Objective: Test your current affairs knowledge related to science and technology.
- Feedback: Stay updated on recent missions and their significance.
- Theme: RTI (Right to Information)
- Question: “Are you familiar with RTI? Why was it brought?”
- Objective: Assess your understanding of transparency in governance.
- Feedback: Discuss the importance of accountability and citizen empowerment.
- Question: “If during government recruitment, is the agency bound to provide info regarding the criteria to choose the candidate?”
- Objective: Evaluate your understanding of RTI’s implications on governance.
- Feedback: Discuss the legal framework surrounding transparency in recruitment processes.
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Member 4
- Theme: Cultural Differences
- Question: “You are from KV; tell me what differences you find in culture compared to other schools.”
- Objective: Assess your personal experiences and observations.
- Feedback: Highlight specific cultural or educational practices unique to KVs.
- Theme: Astronomy
- Question: “Name 2 interesting things that you saw during your time in the Sky Watcher’s club.”
- Objective: Test your engagement with extracurricular activities.
- Feedback: Share unique observations or experiences to demonstrate enthusiasm for astronomy.
- Theme: Vedic Maths
- Question: “Do you know about Vedic Maths? How is it different from Maths we do today?”
- Objective: Evaluate your understanding of mathematical concepts.
- Feedback: Explain the key principles of Vedic Maths and its practical applications.
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Chairman Again
- Theme: Closing Remarks
- Question: “Do you think that children from families with defence backgrounds are better?”
- Objective: Assess your ability to engage in discussions on social issues.
- Feedback: Approach with sensitivity and acknowledge diverse experiences.
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