NCC Previous Year Question Paper (English 2)

SOLVED QUESTION PAPER NATIONAL CADET CORPS 'C' CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION (COMMON SYLLABUS)

DRILL

Q1. Tick mark the correct answer from the available options for the following questions :- (5)

1. In 'Vishram', the distance between both feet in inches is___ .
(a) 12
(b) 9
(c) 16
(d) 10
2. How many paces are taken by front and rear ranks in 'Khuli Line-Chal' ?
((a) 3
(b) 1 1/2
(c) 2 1/2
(d) 1
3. In 'Bagal Shastr', the Right palm is kept on which part ?('Bagal Shastr' ?)
(a) Butt
(b) Pistol Grip
(c) Small of the Butt
(d) Trigger
4. Which Salute is authorised to The Governor of a State within his jurisdiction ? (, ?)
a) General salute
(b) National salute
(c) Salami Sastr
(d) None of the above
5. While giving 'Guard of Honour' to the Prime Minister, authorised rank and file is ('Guard of Honour' , ?)
((a) 120
(b) 150
(c) 100
(d) None of the above

Answers. 1. (a) 12 2. (b) 1 1/2 3. (b) Pistol Grip 4. (b) National salute 5. (a) 120

Q2. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers :- (6 x 1 = 6)

(a) Aim of Drill is to inculcate a sense of _______________________ and improve _______________ .
(b) General salute is given to dignitaries of the rank of ________________ and above.
(c) The word of command for 'Dressing' is _________________________________ .
(d) Salute is authorised to persons of the rank of ______________________ and above.
(e) In ‘Slow March’, the number of paces per minute are ____________.

Answers. (a) Discipline, Bearing/smartness/turn out (b) Major General (c) Sajje (Dahine Saj / Baen Saj) (d) Chief Petty Officer (e) 70

PART - II : WEAPON TRAINING (8 Marks)

Q3. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers. ( 5 x ½= 2½)

1. While adjusting the 'Thumb Spring', towards which side does the range increase ? ('Thumb Spring' , ?)
((a) Right Side
(b) Butt Side
(c) Muzzle Side
(d) None of the above
2. How many loops does the 'Pull Through' of .22 Rifle have ? (.22 Rifle 'Pull Through' ?)
(a) 1
(b) 3
(c) 2
(d) 4
3. In 'Lying Position', the base of the 'Vertical Triangle' is formed by the ____________ . ('Lying Position' '' ?)
(a) Chest
(b) Elbows
(c) Ground
(d) Shoulder
4. While firing the weapon, which hand should pull the rifle into the shoulder? (, ?)
(a) Left
(b) Right
(c) Both
(d) None
5. While firing, 'Elevation' is given to counter which force ? (, 'Elevation' ?)
(a) Speed
(b) Velocity
(c) Wind Effect
(d) Gravity

Answers. 1. (c) Muzzle Side 2. (b) 3 3. (c) Ground 4. (b) Right 5. (d) Gravity

Q4. Fill in the blanks with appropriate answers in English. ( 5 x ½ = 2 ½)

(a) The Rifle will ____________________ if the Bolt is NOT closed completely.
(b) The number of pressures that you find while pressing the trigger are ___________________ .
(c) The Rifle is said to be 'Loaded' when there is a _____________ in the Chamber.
(d) The Diameter of the 'Bull' (Centre circle) in a four feet target is ____________ ft.
(e)

Answers. (a) Not Fire (b) Two (c) Round (d) One (e) Mean Point of Impact

Q 5. Write the names of any three stores required for cleaning the Rifle ? ( 3 )
(a) Flannelette / Chindi
(b) Pull Through
(c) Cleaning oil
(d) Rags
(e) Chamber Stick

PART III : MISCELLANEOUS
NATIONAL INTEGRATION (9 Marks)

Q6. Fill in the Blanks with appropriate answers. ( 10 x ½ = 5 )

(a) First President of India was ________________________________________________.
(b) Jainism was founded by ________________________ .
(c) Most famous king of Vijayanagar Empire was _________________________________________ .
(d) The native inhabitants of Peninsular India were the _____________________ .
(e) India was the cradle of ______________________, one of the earliest civilizations in History.
(f) In the year 1885, The Indian National Congress was established by ____________________________ .
(g) The sacred scripture of 'Sikhism' is ______________________________________________ .
(h) 'Quit India' movement was started by Gandhiji in the year ______________ .

Answers. (a) Dr Rajendra Prasad. (b) Mahaveer Jain (c) Sri Krishnadevaraayalu (d) Dravidians (e) Indus Valley Civilization (f) Sir HO Hume (g) Guru Granth Saheb (h) 1942 (j) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee (k) 1857

Q 7. Match the following ( 4 )
(1) Subhash Chandra Bose        (a) Jai Jawan
(2) Sardar Vallabhai Patel            (b)Panditji
(3) Lal ahadur hastry                    (c) Indian National Army
(4) Jawahar Lal Nehru                  (d) Iron man of India

LEADERSHIP (22 Marks)
8. Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words. ( 1 x 1 = 12 )
(a) The process by which one is inspired to act in the desired manner is called ______________________ .
(b) A person can command respect of others only if he knows his ____________ and does it sincerely.
(c) A man's character is made in the ______________________ years of his life.
(d) To obey man's order as issued by rightful authority is _______________________.
(e) An exchange of facts, ideas, options and emotions by two or more persons is called ______________ .
(f) The only five words that Sir Winston Churchill said in his keynote address at his school after World War - II were ____________________________________________________________________ .
(g) Discipline teaches ____________________ and ______________________ at all times.
(h) To obey God's order as delivered by conscience is _________________________ .
(j) NCC Cadets will stand at ____________________ and do not ____________ when National Anthem is played.
(k) Selecting the best course of action from two or more alternatives is called _______________________ .

Answers.
(a) Motivation. (b) Duty (c) Formative / early (d) Discipline (e) Communication (f) NEVER, NEVER, NEVER, NEVER GIVE UP (g) Self Control, Correct Behaviour (h) Duty (j) Attention / Saavdhaan, Salute (k) Decision Making

9. List out any five of the important duties of a good citizen ( 5 )

(a) Be Loyal and owe allegiance to the State.
(b) Patriotism and Preservation of Independence of the Country.
(c) Service before Self
(d) Sense of Duty.
(e) Care and Protection of government property.
(f) High character.
(g) Consider right of other citizens.
(h) Expose others who indulge in anti–social activities.


10. List out five leadership traits, which when followed religiously, can improve 'character' ( 5 )

(a) Courage
(b) Decisiveness
(c) Initiative
(d) Enthusiasm
(e) Loyalty
(f) Justice
(g) Morality
(h) Sense of Duty
(j) Patriotism

DISASTER MANAGEMENT (9 Marks)

11. Fill in the blanks with appropriate words8½ 4
(a) Fire will not burn in the absence of_________
(b) Radiatin can be controlled by the _________ curtain between the fire & the objects
(c) If u are in a train during an enemy attack ,_________ the lights and crawl under the____________
(d)_____________ & __________ extinguishers are used when blanketing the fire to isolate it from oxygen is required
(e) During a Flood warning all electrical appliances must be ____________
(f)The nodal agency for flood forcasting in India is______________

11. Answers.
(a) Oxygen
(b) Water
(c) Switch Off, Seats
(d) Foam Type, Dry Chemical Powder
(e) Disconnected / Removed
(f) Central Water Commission

Q12 List out five groups that are formed by NCC Cadets for disaster management during flood/cyclones.
(a) Relief Group
(b) Warning Group
(c) Shelter Management Group
(d) Evacuation and Rescue Groups
(e) First Aid Medical Groups
(f) Sanitation Group
(g) Carcass Disposal Group


SOCIAL SERVICE (9 Marks) 13 5x½ = 2½

Q13 LIst out any five problems of weaker section in our society?
(a) Unemployment
(b) Poverty
(c) Untouchability
(d) Backwardness
(e) Lower status in society
(f) Mal-nutrition
(g) Hunger
(h) Illeteracy

Q14 List out any five types of Social Services?
(a) Education
(b) Family welfare, Medical Care, Family Plannian and Nutrition
(c) Provision of water, Cooking Fuel, Roads, Electricity and sanitation
(d) Old age support systems
(e) Employment
(f) Social assistance, social security and care & protection
(g) Housing and rehabilitation
(h) Recreation, sports and social activities

Q15 List out four methods of Family Planning ?4 x ½ = 2
(a) Vascectomy
(b) Tubectomy
(c) Condoms and Diaphragms
(d) Oral Pills

Q16 List out four methods through which HIV spreads.4 x ½ = 2
(a) Sexual transmission
(b) Blood Transfusion
(c) Sharing Needles and Syringes
(d) Mother to Child transmission during Pregnancy, Delivery OR Breast Feeding

HEALTH AND HYGIENE (5 Marks) 175½2½


a)There are _______ bones in the human body
b) Oxygen and nourishment is carried to all parts of the body by _________________ .
c) Silvery wire-like fibres which are connected with the brain are called _________________.
d) The wound caused by a bullet is known as _____________________ .
e) ‘Surya Namaskara’ is a combined sequence of _________________ poitions.

Answers. a)206 b) Blood c) Nerves d) Gun Shot Wound (GSW) e) 12

Q18. List out any five diseases carried by mosquitoes and flies? (5 x ½ = 2½)

(a) Malaria
(b) Dengue
(c) Filariasis
(d) Diarrhoea
(e) Dysentry
(f) Cholera
(g) Typhoid

ENVIRONMENT AND ECOLOGY (5 Marks) 194½2


a)Large scale cutting of trees known as _____________________.
b) The increase in average temperature of earth due to increase in carbon dioxide and green house gases is called _____________________________.
c) If rain water contains greater than the normal acidity, it is called ___________________.
d) Polythene bags made with materials thicker than __________ microns are banned in India.

Answers.
a) Deforestation b) Global Warming c) Acid Rain d) 20

Q20.List out any six activities carried out by NCC cadets to protect the environment. (6 x ½ = 3)

(a) Cleaning of Ponds, Riversides and beaches
(b) Awareness rallies against environment hazards
(c) Cleanliness drives in and around schools, colleges, hospitals etc…
(d) Human chains / street plays
(e) Tree plantation drives
(f) Campaign against use of Polythene
(g) Protection of Forest land


SELF DEFENCE (9 Marks)


Q21. Write down four vulnerable parts of the body ( 4 x ½ = 2)
(a) Eyes
(b) Ears
(c) Temples
(d) Nose
(e) Mouth
(f) Chin
(g) Throat
(g) Solar Plexes
(h) Abdomen
(j) Fork (Testicles)
(k) Knees
(l) Base of Skull
(m) Spine
(n) Kidneys

Q22. Write down any five ways that NCC cadets can prevent untoward incidents ( 5 )

(a) Drive or walk carefully on roads
(b) Follow road safety rules
(c) Start early to reach in time
(d) Do NOT over speed
(e) Do NOT mix drinking and driving
(f) Cross roads at Zebra Crossing
(g) Avoid travelling in crowded places and carry little cash and valuables
(h) Do NOT indulge in hooliganism
(j) Report incidents to nearest police station
(k) Ensure prevention of robbery and threat and report such incidents to law and order authorities
(l) Boys must abide by moral values from young age
(m) Respect girls’ dignity
(n) Girls should not dress in such a way which can attract negative or degrading remarks, glances or action.
(o) Girls should avoid travelling in darkness and least of all, alone.
(p) Boys must understand that eve teasing, molestatation and sexual harassments are criminal offences
(q) Cadets should spend time with their families and should introduce their friends to them
(r) Drug addiction, smoking and alcoholism must be avoided
(s) Spread awareness and positive thinking

Q23. Write the names of any four martial arts that you know that help in self defence (4 x ½ = 2)

(a) Karate
(b) Judo
(c) Taekwondo
(d) Kick boxing


ADVENTURE TRAINING (18 Marks) 24


Q24) List out three Qualities that we get from adventure activities?
(a) Physical Fitness and Good health
(b) Mental robustness
(c) Calculated Risk taking
(d) Spirit of Adventure, Sportsmanship Spirit and Confidence
(e) Planning and Foresight
(f) Survival under adverse conditions
(g) Discipline
(h) Courage
(j) Spirit of Comraderie, Teamwork and self confidence

25. List out any five adventure activities undertaken by NCC Cadets? (5)

(a) Trekking
(b) Cycling
(c) Para Sailing
(d) Hang Gliding
(e) Mountaineering
(f) River Rafting
(g) Micri-lite Flying
(h) Sailing
(j) Rowing / Kayaking
(k) Rock-climbing

26. What are the water borne adventure activities (5)

(a) Sailing
(b) Rowing
(c) Kayaking
(d) White Water Rafting
(e) Wind Surfing
(f) Deep Sea Diving
(g) Yachting

27. List out five points to be kept in mind before planning an adventure activity (5)

(a) Plan should be realistic and not over ambitious
(b) Physical standards of the participants
(c) Finances
(d) Selection of cadets
(e) Number of Participants
(f) Selection of Route and Halts
(g) Logistics
(h) Collection of Prior Information
(j) Liaison with civil / military authorities
(k) Medical Cover


CHANGING TRENDS IN TECHNOLOGY (5 Marks)

Q28. List out six aspects in day to day life where use of modern technology is contributing to better (6x ½ = 3)

Governance and bringing the fruits of democracy to the commonman.
(a) e- seva
(b) Electronic Voting Machines (EVM)
(c) Digitization of Land Records
(d) Pension Distribution through Smart Cards / Debit Cards
(e) More awareness through proliferation of news channels in local languages
(f) Computerized Rail / Bus Reservation
(g) Digitization of Municipal / property documents including payment of taxes
(h) Mobile phone revolution including sms polling on important aspects and related services
(j) Proliference of Cyber Cafes even in remote areas
(k) Accurate Weather forecasts, Land Utilization and Geological Information Systems
(l) Realtime tracking of trains, vehicles through GPS
(m) New methods of Agricultural activities and better varieties of seeds and crops

Q29. Match the following (4 x ½ = 2)
(a) CPU      (i) National Unique Identity Project ( C )
(b) RAM     (ii) Input Device ( D )
(c) AADHAR     (iii) Part of a Computer ( A )
(d) Mouse     (iv) Type of memory ( B )