Successful Group Discussion (GD) Tips GDs Judge Your * Communication skills * Interpersonal skills * Negotiation and Convinving

skills * Assertive skills * Empathy and consideration for others opinion Skills to be honed for GD * Self-control and patience * Be friendly, warm and cooperative * Speak intimately, informally * Don't see others as adversaries * Be receptive * Appreciate the good points of others * During heated arguments, be silent, then give a studied opinion and take control of the situation Pay attention to * What you speak * When you speak * How you speak During the GD * Try for sonsensus * If there is a conflict, take control * Give positive angle to the discussion * Complement and consolidate

* Don't cry out or shout Ending the GD * Sum up the discussion with the observer's consent * Add some points as your view * Thank all Post GD * Shake hands * Thank All * Give oral but personal compliments to the participants To flavour your participation in GDs, use the expressions like * With your permission, may i supplement? * May I intervene? * May I add to that - May I Suggest? * There is or can be another angle? * While supporting what you said, may I add? * with your permission, sir, may I sum up the discussion? The Five-step formula for success in interview and GD * Practice * Dynamic listening * Think before you answer * Cite reasons,examples and anecfotes * Make a confident ending Let's go on to how GD is initiated and summarised A group discussion can be categorically divided into three different phases:

i. Initiation/ Introduction ii. Body of the group discussion iii. Summarisation/ Conclusion Let's stress on the initiation and summarisation: Initiation Techniques Initiating a GD is a high profit-high loss strategy. When you initiate a GD, you not only grab the opportunity to speak, you also grab the attention of the examiner and your fellow candidates. If you can make a favourable first impression with your content and communication skills after you initiate a GD, it will help you sail through the discussion. But if you initiate a GD and stammer/ stutter/ quote wrong facts and figures, the damage might be irreparable. If you initiate a GD impeccably but don't speak much after that, it gives the impression that you started the GD for the sake of starting it or getting those initial kitty of points earmarked for an initiator! When you start a GD, you are responsible for putting it into the right perspective or framework. So initiate one only if you have indepth knowledge about the topic at hand. There are different techniques to initiate a GD and make a good first impression: i. Quotes ii. Definition iii. Question iv. Shock statement v. Facts, figures and statistics vi. Short story vii. General statement Quotes Quotes are an effective way of initiating a GD. If the topic of a GD is: Should the Censor Board be abolished?, you could start with a quote like, 'Hidden apples are always sweet'.

For a GD topic like, Customer is King, you could quote Sam (Wal-mart) Walton's famous saying, 'There is only one boss: the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company -- from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.' Definition Start a GD by defining the topic or an important term in the topic. For example, if the topic of the GD is Advertising is a Diplomatic Way of Telling a Lie, why not start the GD by defining advertising as, 'Any paid form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods or services through mass media like newspapers, magazines, television or radio by an identified sponsor'? For a topic like The Malthusian Economic Prophecy is no longer relevant, you could start by explaining the definition of the Malthusian Economic Prophecy. Question Asking a question is an impactful way of starting a GD. It does not signify asking a question to any of the candidates in a GD so as to hamper the flow. It implies asking a question, and answering it yourself. Any question that might hamper the flow of a GD or insult a participant or play devil's advocate must be discouraged. Questions that promote a flow of ideas are always appreciated. For a topic like, Should India go to war with Pakistan, you could start by asking, 'What does war bring to the people of a nation? We have had four clashes with Pakistan. The pertinent question is: what have we achieved?' Shock statement Initiating a GD with a shocking statement is the best way to grab immediate attention and put forth your point. If a GD topic is, The Impact of Population on the Indian Economy, you could start with, 'At the centre of the Indian capital stands a population clock that ticks away relentlessly. It tracks 33 births a minute, 2,000 an hour, 48,000 a day. Which calculates to about 12 million every year. That is roughly the size of Australia. As a current political slogan puts it, 'Nothing's impossible when 1 billion Indians work together'.'

Facts, figures and statistics If you decide to initiate your GD with facts, figure and statistics, make sure to quote them accurately. Approximation is allowed in macro level figures, but micro level figures need to be correct and accurate. For example, you can say, approximately 70 per cent of the Indian population stays in rural areas (macro figures, approximation allowed). But you cannot say 30 states of India instead of 28 (micro figures, no approximations). Stating wrong facts works to your disadvantage. For a GD topic like, China, a Rising Tiger, you could start with, 'In 1983, when China was still in its initial stages of reform and opening up, China's real use of Foreign Direct Investment only stood at $636 million. China actually utilised $60 billion of FDI in 2004, which is almost 100 times that of its 1983 statistics." Short story Use a short story in a GD topic like, Attitude is Everything. This can be initiated with, 'A child once asked a balloon vendor, who was selling helium gas-filled balloons, whether a blue-coloured balloon will go as high in the sky as a green-coloured balloon. The balloon vendor told the child, it is not the colour of the balloon but what is inside it that makes it go high.' General statement Use a general statement to put the GD in proper perspective. For example, if the topic is, Should Sonia Gandhi be the prime minister of India?, you could start by saying, 'Before jumping to conclusions like, 'Yes, Sonia Gandhi should be', or 'No, Sonia Gandhi should not be', let's first find out the qualities one needs to be a a good prime minister of India. Then we can compare these qualities with those that Mrs Gandhi possesses. This will help us reach the conclusion in a more objective and effective manner.' Summarisation Techniques Most GDs do not really have conclusions. A conclusion is where the whole group

decides in favour or against the topic. But every GD is summarised. You can summarise what the group has discussed in the GD in a nutshell. Keep the following points in mind while summarising a discussion: 1. Avoid raising new points. 2. Avoid stating only your viewpoint. 3. Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the GD. 4. Keep it brief and concise. 5. It must incorporate all the important points that came out during the GD. 6. If the examiner asks you to summarise a GD, it means the GD has come to an end. Do not add anything once the GD has been summarised.

Last but not the least 1. Be as natural as possible. Do not try and be someone you are not. Be yourself. 2. A group discussion is your chance to be more vocal. The evaluator wants to hear you speak. 3. Take time to organize your thoughts. Think of what you are going to say. 4. Seek clarification if you have any doubts regarding the subject. 5. Don't start speaking until you have clearly understood and analyzed the subject. 6. Work out various strategies to help you make an entry: initiate the discussion or agree with someone else's point and then move onto express your views. 7. Opening the discussion is not the only way of gaining attention and recognition. If you do not give valuable insights during the discussion, all your efforts of initiating the discussion will be in vain. 8. Your body language says a lot about you - your gestures and mannerisms are more likely to reflect your attitude than what you say. 9. Language skills are important only to the effect as to how you get your points across clearly and fluently. 10. Be assertive not dominating; try to maintain a balanced tone in your discussion and analysis. 11. Don't lose your cool if anyone says anything you object to. The key is to stay objective: Don't take the discussion personally. 12. Always be polite: Try to avoid using extreme phrases like: `I strongly object' or `I disagree'. Instead try phrases like: `I would like to share my views on' or `One difference between your point and mine' or "I beg to differ with you" 13. Brush up on your leadership skills; motivate the other members of the team to speak (this surely does not mean that the only thing that you do in the GD is to say "let us hear what the young lady with the blue scarf has to say," or "Raghu, let us hear your views" Essentially be subtle), and listen to their views. Be receptive to others' opinions

and do not be abrasive or aggressive. 14. If you have a group of like-minded friends, you can have a mock group discussion where you can learn from each other through giving and receiving feedback.

Apart from the above points, the panel will also judge team members for their alertness and presence of mind, problem-solving abilities, ability to work as a team without alienating certain members, and creativity. Don't be disheartened if you did not do well in your first group discussion. The best possible preparation for a group discussion is to learn from your past mistakes.. Read more: http://www.ittestpapers.com/articles/successful-group-discussion(gd)-tips.html#ixzz1ZhoHXrjK
The formula for success in job interviews is not written in stone, especially when it comes to tricky questions, help yourself with the top interview question and crack the interview. Here is exactly the list of top interview questions with perfect answers to them.Here is the list of the most common questions asked in interviews today in any field ..

The formula for success in job interviews is not written in stone, especially when it comes to tricky questions, help yourself with the top interview question and crack the interview. Here is exactly the list of top interview questions with perfect answers to them. Here is the list of the most common questions asked in interviews today in any field..

1. How do you plan your day? 2. Which is better, a higher salary or a better company? 3. Where do u want to be in 5 years? 4. What do co-workers say about you? 5. Are you planning for another job?/are you applying for other jobs? 6. What have you done to improve your knowledge in last years? 7. What kind of salary do you need? 8. What irritates you abut co-workers? 9. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that? 10. Describe your greatest achievement? 11. Why this company? 12. Why should we hire you? 13. Tell me your strength and weakness? Most of the time the knowledge that you have gained doesnt matter until and unless you have confident to face the interview and that i called the perfect person for the required job by the interviewer.

Now comes the most important things that a candidate should follow while facing a interview. A candidate should keep these things in mind before he/she goes for interview. 1. Never say the amount that you expect from them, specially when you are a fresher, simply dont do that. 2. Before you go to face a interview you should have some knowledge about the company you are joining, something about its history, and the service it provide. 3. Dont show that you are smart than the interviewer. 4. Dont talk too much, reply only to those things that you are asked for. 5. Never say that you dont have any weakness, a person without weakness is a perfect person and noone is perfect. 6. when you are asked Do you have any questions? Never say no to this you should have atleast 2-3 questions with you to ask them. This shows your interest twards that company. 7. Dont give them your personel information, not until you have your job in hand. 8. Show yourself that you are not prepared for the interview, because if you start sayiny what you have memorised then you may get caughted. your every reply to the interviewer should look natural not mocked up. 9. Badmouthing previous employee, when you are asked that Why did you left your previous job? then never say that You had bad experience from the BOSS or they didnt offered you a handsome salary dont say anything like that. 10. And leave a impression on them, be in time for the appointement, be well dressed, show res[pect, be friendly(But not too much, just show that you are not afraid or nervous in front of them.) Interview plays an important role to get you a good job. After a good education, good knowledge it is not easy to get a good job. Many talented people do not get job because they are not able to answers the interviewer questions. The job interview is considered to be the most crucial thing in getting a new job. Behind every interview question there is another question. The main things to remember when responding to interview questions are to keep your answers relevant, brief and to the point. There are some questions that are asked frequently in interviews and you should prepare your answers beforehand. 1. The first and the most important question that asked in every interview is Tell Us Something About Yourself? Ans: It look like very easy, but remember this is the opening question of every interview, be careful while you answer it. Do not run into an answer for the sake of saying it. Your Resume is in front of the interviewer. He dont want to know your complete history. Keep the answer to a length that will last for a minute or two maximum. Try to cover the four topics education, early years, work experience and recent career experience. 2. The second most important question that asked in every interview is Why should we hire you? Ans: The easy answer is that you are the best person for the job. And dont be afraid to say so. But then back it up with what specifically differentiates you. Just point out how your assets meet what the organization requires. Never compare yourself with other candidates. Comparisons can certainly work against you. For example: You should hire me because Im the best person for the job. I realize that there are likely other candidates who also have the ability to do this job. Yet I bring an additional

quality that makes me the best person for the jobmy passion for excellence. I am passionately committed to producing truly world class results. If you an experienced candidate, Summarize your experiences: With five years experience working in the financial industry and my proven record of saving the company money, I could make a big difference in your company. Im confident I would be a great addition to your team 3. The other question, Why Do You Want to Work Here? Ans: The interviewer is listening for an answer that indicates youve given this some thought and are not sending out resumes just because there is an opening. For example, Ive selected key companies whose mission statements are in line with my values, where I know I could be excited about what the company does, and this company is very high on my list of desirable choices. 4. The another most important question is, Why Did You Leave (Or Why Are You Leaving) Your Present Job? Ans: State how you are looking for a new challenge, more responsibility, experience and a change of environment. Do not be negative in your reasons for leaving. It is rarely appropriate to cite salary as your primary motivator. Do not mention personality conflicts.The interviewer may spend some time probing you on this issue, particularly if it is clear that you were terminated. The We agreed to disagree approach may be useful. Remember hat your references are likely to be checked, so dont concoct a story for an interview. 5. The other important question is, What do you know about our company? Ans: Do enough research before going for the Interview! Spend some time reading or researching for the company. Tell them about the current status of the company. You might start your answer in this manner: In my job search, Ive investigated a number of companies. Yours is one of the few that interests me, for these reasons Give your answer a positive tone. Dont say, Well, everyone tells me that youre in all sorts of trouble, and thats why Im here, even if that is why youre there. 6. What did you think about your boss? Ans: Be as positive as you can. A potential boss is likely to wonder if you might talk about him in similar terms at some point in the future. 7. What are your strength & weaknesses? Ans: This is one question that you know you are going to get so there is no excuse for being unprepared. Strength: Concentrate on discussing your main strengths. List three or four proficiencies e.g. your ability to learn quickly, determination to succeed, positive attitude, your ability to relate to people and achieve a common goal. You may be asked to give examples of the above so be prepared. Weakness: Do not say you have none - this will lead to further problems. You have two options - use a professed weakness such as a lack of experience (not ability) on your part in an area that is not vital for the job. The second option is to describe a personal or professional weakness that could also be considered to be a strength, and the steps you have taken to

combat it. An example would be, I know my team think Im too demanding at times - I tend to drive them pretty hard but Im getting much better at using the carrot and not the stick 8. What Can You Do for Us That Other Candidates Cant? or What makes you unique?Ans: This will take an assessment of your experiences, skills and traits. Summarize concisely: I have a unique combination of strong technical skills, and the ability to build strong customer relationships. This allows me to use my knowledge and break down information to be more user-friendly. 9. What Salary Are You Seeking or Whats your Salary expectations? Ans: It is to your advantage if the employer tells you the range first. Prepare by knowing the going rate in your area, and your bottom line or walk-away point. One possible answer would be: I am sure when the time comes, we can agree on a reasonable amount. In what range do you typically pay someone with my background? 10.The last but not the least, How long you would stay with us? Ans: Admit that you want challenging career and you would stay with them indefinitely until you get challenging projects. But also mention to them you will give a lot of time to hop for jobs. We hope the above questions prove beneficial for you & help you in facing an interview & u gets a suitable job..

These can be used for preparation of Software Companies , SSB and other Competitive exams where G.D is an integral part of the selection process

1. US war on iraq-justified or not. 2. Role of UN in peacekeeping. 3. Position of Women in India compared to other nations. 4. Environment MAnagement. 5. Is China better than India in software. 6.Should SONIA gandhi be made the PM 7. BPOs in INDIA 8. Govt contribution to IT 9. will punch lines rule the Advt 10. prematial sex 11. is china a threat to indian industry 12. india or west , which is the land of opportunities 13. water resources should be nationalised 14."BALANCE BETWEEN PROFESSIONALISM AND FAMILY" 15. Effect of cinema on Youth 16. Education in India compared to Foreign nations 17. Is it necessary to ban COCOCOLA in India. 18. What is the effect of movies on youth.(is it good or bad) 19. Are studies more benifitial in India or in Abroad. 20."UNs peace activities" and "Americas war on Iraq". 21."Environment-Whose Responisibility". 22.Is China a threat to the indian software industry. 23.Role of UN in Peace keeping 24.War on Iraq 25.About Hockey being the primary game in India.

26.Can america occupy iraq 27.Cricket shud be banned or not. 28.IS CHINA A THREAT TO INDIA 29.Present state of Indian Cricket team. 30.Love marriage/Arranged marriage. 31.Advantages of Co-education.

Hot GD Topics: 1.How to deal with international terrorism. 2.Should we pursue our policy of dialogue with Pakistan? 3.Is peace and non-violence outdated concepts? Current Topics: 1.A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries like India. 2.Is Globalisation Really Necessary? 3.What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population? 4.Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy. 5.Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture. 6.What India needs is a Dictatorship. 7.With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour. 8.Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality. 9.Beauty contests degrade womanhood 10.The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations like India 11.Six billion and one bronze! 12.Is dependence on computers a good thing? 13.Should the public sector be privatised? 14.China and India are similar nations with contrasting ways 15.Is India a Soft Nation? 16.Value based politics is the need of the hour 17.Religion should not be mixed with politics 18.How to deal with high oil prices 19.Our cricketers are not to blame for match fixing 20.Why cant we be world players in industry as we are in software? 21.Multinational corporations: Are they devils in disguise? 22.Should there be limits on artistic freedom (the controversy on Fire). 23.Should there be private universities? 24.Does banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture? Social GD Topics: 1.Are Big Dams Necessary? 2.Films are corrupting the Indian Youth 3.A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly 4.Bride burning and dowry may look bad, but are an integral part of India. 5.Our Culture is Decaying 6.We are not serious about saving Wildlife/Environment 7.The education system needs serious reforms 8.The impact of MTV on our psyche

9.Showing Violence and Crimes should not be allowed in films and on television. 10.Let us legalise gambling Management GD Topics: 1.Is management an art or a science? 2.The Rush for MBA is really a rush for big money 3.Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion 4.The objective of Management is to maximise profits 5.Do professional managers have a chance in our family run businesses? 6.The Internet is an exercise in hype 7.Is an MBA necessary to succeed in life? 8.Family owned business vs professionally run businesses 9.Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth. 10.Dot com or doubt com? Creative GD Topics: 1.The Wheel is Turning Round and Round 2.If I was the Finance Minister/Prime Minister 3.There is no right way to do a wrong thing 4.Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India? 5.Do Beauty and Brains Go Together? 6.When I woke up in the morning I saw 7.A ship docked in harbour cannot face the storms 8.Up the Down Staircase 9.Just as we have smoke free zones, we should have child free zones 10.Marriage is a social trap SOCIAL GD TOPICS:

1. The Internet chains have come on the wings of science and technology but are no less restrictive for all that. 2. Secularism has become a tool to justify the wrongs done by the minorities. 3. Media is a mixed blessing/How ethical is media? 4. To fight AIDs, stop being coy about sex education. 5. What should India strive for- Westernization or modernization? ECONOMIC GD TOPICS: 1. Developing countries need trade, not aid. 2. Why do we lag behind China? 3. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse. 4. Flexibility of labour laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment. 5. Is the business of business only business? POLITICAL GD TOPICS: 1. Reserving seats for women in Panchayat has not only been a farce but has distracted from developing a more genuine voice of women. 2. Have the nuclear tests of 1998 benefited or harmed India?

3. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalisation of politics. 4. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment. 5. India should go for the presidential form of democracy. ECONOMIC GD TOPICS: 1. In our economic matters, there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing. 2. Every cloud has a silver lining 3. Can the economy achieve an 8 percent growth rate?. 4. Is disinvestment really that good for India or is a rethink in order ? 5. Are co-operatives relevant in todays globalised environment?. 6. Foreign aid is a dangerous drug that can stimulate in small doses but become fatally addictive in larger doses. 7. Modern day sport in industrialised society is an industry, as anything else. 8. Government should clean its own hands before pointing finger at the private sector for corruption. 9. Is the NPA ordinance too harsh? 10. Reforms have to grow up. 11. The future lies with glocalisation . 12. Is the consumer really the king in India?. 13. Globalisation versus nationalism 14. Conditional access system for cable TV watchers: boon or bane? 15. If India is poorly governed, the reason is that we have designed our system of governance for protecting, if not encouraging, corruption? 16. Commercialisation of health care : Good or Bad ? 17. For globalisation to succeed in India people must be able to see what is in it for them 18. Is the US economy headed the Japanese economy way? 19. Economic freedom not old fashioned theories of development will lead to growth and prosperity 20. Markets left to themselves encourage greed. 21. For globalisation to succeed in India people must be able to see what is in it for them 22. Should businessmen run the finance ministry 23. Should important services like transport be left to market forces?. 24. Is there any point in having a business strategy when the world changes from month to month? 25. Is the patents bill good for India? . 26. Is the business of business only business?. 27. Globalisation is good for developing countries 28. Public sector being a guarantor of job security is a myth. 29. Is industryless growth here to stay ? 30. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse ? 31. How can business get rid of the bad name that it has earned? 32. Government pumping money into the economy is not the solution for our economic problems 33. Business ethics are no longer a luxury for corporates but a necessity? 34. How should privatisation proceeds be utilised ? 35. Is the budgeting exercise of any use? 36. Should agricultural subsidies be stopped ? 37. Will Mumbais film industry ever evolve into a truly modern corporatised one? 38. Will market reforms enrich rich states further, while poorer ones lag further?.

39. Why do we lag behind China ? 40. Who says MNCs are superior to Indian companies ?. 41. Why not use a brand index to measure national prosperity?. 42. What we need to reduce scams is better regulatory bodies. 43. War rhetoric is misplaced in a country like India which is trying to globalise its economy. 44. Trade can help the poor ? 45. The power ministry should cut off supplies to all the defaulting SEBs. 46. Steal a few lakhs and youre a criminal. Steal a few hundred crores and you become an industrialist. 47. Should PSUs be divested through strategic sale or public offer? 48. The state is above the law? Mixed GD Topics

1.Public sector is more a hindrance than help to promote socialism. 2.Economic betterment of the poorer nations is as important as disarmament to ensure lasting world peace. 3.From public sector to privatization as in the U.K., is the right answer for Indias instant economic breakthrough. 4.The doctrine of limited nuclear war is an ill-convinced, ill-logical, irrational and extremely dangerous concept. 5.Some simple but effective electoral reforms will enable us to retain the present parliamentary system and ensure the preservation of democracy in India. 6.We must have only two national parties to contest parliamentary elections and regional parties should not be allowed to contest for the same. 7.We can increase our food production not only to match our population explosion but also for export provided we adopt modern, mechanized farming methods with large size land holdings. 8.Nuclear war cannot be won and should not be fought. 9.Private enterprise and not public sector will contribute to faster and higher economic growth in India. 10.Inflation is inevitable in our developing country. 11.The policy of reservation is a legacy of the British and it has done more harm than good. 12.Do you think MBAs are useful in the manufacturing / production department? 13.For a marketing post graduate, without prior work experience working in a big marketing firm is a disadvantage when compared with working in a small firm. Discuss. 14.Consumerism is destroying the social fabric of Indian culture. 15.Free market is a prerequisite for growth. 16.Cricket as a national obsession is a detriment to other sports. 17.To develop India has to empower women. 18.Formulate the governments health policy to control the spread of AIDS. 19.Advertising is a waste of resources. 20.Privatization will lead to less corruption. 21.State is the biggest violator of human rights. 22.There can never be a classless society. 23.Beauty pageants are a marketing gimmick. 24.Voting rights to illiterates in India is illogical because it is widely misused. 25.Joint family is a blessing in disguise. 26.Higher education should be made possible only for those who can pay for it. 27.The weaker sex is the weakness of the stronger sex. 28.Women cannot successfully combine both career and home.

29.Women are good managers. 30.Executive should be allowed to form unions. 31.Effect of liberalization on poverty. 32.Indians perform better as individuals rather than in groups. 33.Business and ethics go hand in hand, or do they? 34.Developing countries should spend more on development than on defense. 35.Political parties have outlived their utility. 36.Is Swadeshi relevant for India today? 37.Money is required to earn more money. 38.Foreign trade is necessary for any country to survive . 39.Presidential Vs Parliamentary form of government of India. 40.Technology: The Ism Of The New Millennium? 41.Religion And Politics Should Not Mix 42.TRIPS Controversy And The Patent Act Amendment 43.Export Stagnation: Causes And Cures 44.Excessive Depiction Of Sex And Violence In Films 45.Classical Music Heritage And The Growing Pop- Culture 46.Decentralisation & The Panchayati Raj Institutions 47.Should India Sign The CTBT 48.State Interventions In Market Kind Or Mixed Economy 49.Science Is A Boon Or Bane 50.Is Swapping Terrorists For Hostages An Encouragement For Plane-Hijackers? 51.India and the political dynasties: The Nehru Family context 52.Nice Guys Finish Last 53.All Work And No Play Makes Jack A Dull Boy 54.Individual Freedom And Civil Society 55.Conventionalism And Modernity: The Ever going Debate 56.Should There Be A Restriction On Permissiveness Being propagated by The MTV Culture And Foreign Media? 57.Marxism And Its Future All Over The World 58.The Growing Menace Of Casteism And Regionalism 59.Presidential Form Of Government Is Needed In India 60.Bullet For Bullet: Is It The Right Policy? 61.Capitation Fees Should Be Abolished 62.Arranged Marriages Are Better Than The Love-Marriages 63.Brain-Drain Has To Be Stopped 64.Business And Ethics Cant / Dont Go Together 65.Are women As good as Men Or Inferior? 66.Nothing Succeeds Like Success 67.The Malthusian Economic Prophecy Is No Longer Relevant 68.Secessionism In The North-East: Whos To Blame? 69.Should India Break Diplomatic Ties With Pakistan? 70.Age and Youth: Experience And Young Talent 71.East Is East & West Is Where All The Action Is: Mark Twain 72.Freedom Of Expression And The State Authority. 73.Capital Punishment Should Be Abolished 74.Tuitions Should Be Banned 75.India Needs Gujral Doctrine For Better International Relations 76.Doctors Accountability To Improve Health-Care 77.Universal Disarmament Is A Must 78.Indian Cricket Team Shouldnt Be Allowed To Play Abroad

The List is massive and the Topics are debatable, just pick few of the dififcult ones as per your choice and start writing points for them using your knowledge or use the Web , preferably search on Google or search Those Candidates who are preparing for any entrance exam or jobs preparation must need to know about the current General knowledge because any jobs recruitment or placement exams provides a separate section for General Awareness . Here are the many types of general awareness question related to science , solar SYSTEM ,Life Expectancy, Noise Scale , About Hinduism. General Knowledge Question: The largest museum in the world is the American Museum of Natural History. The lowest mountain range in the world is the Buena Bhaile. The country known as the Land of Cakes is Scotland. The place known as the Garden of England is Kent. The tallest tower in the world is the C. N. Tower, Toronto, Canada. The country famous for its fish catch is Japan. The old name of Taiwan was Farmosa. Montreal is situated on the bank of River Ottawa. The city of Bonn is situated in Germany. The literal meaning of Renaissance is Revival. Julius Caesar was killed by Brutus. The title of Desert Fox was given to Field Marshal Erwin Rommel. The largest airport in the world is the King Khalid International Airport, Saudi Arabia. The city in Russia which faced an earthquake in the year 1998 was Armenia. The largest bay in the world is Hudson Bay, Canada. The largest church in the world is Basilica of St. Peter, Vatican City, Rome. The largest peninsula in the world is Arabia. The largest gulf in the world is Gulf of Mexico. The tallest statue in the world is the Motherland, Volgograd Russia. The largest railway tunnel in the world is the Oshimizu Tunnel, Japan. The worlds loneliest island is the Tristan da cunha. The word Quiz was coined by Jim Daly Irishman. The original meaning of Quiz was Trick. The busiest shopping centre of London is Oxford Street. The residence of the Queen in London is Buckingham Palace. Adolf Hitler was born in Austria. The country whose National Anthem has only music but no words is Bahrain. The largest cinema in the world is the Fox theatre, Detroit, USA. The country where there are no Cinema theatres is Saudi Arabia. The worlds tallest office building is the Sears Tower, Chicago. In the year 1811, Paraguay became independent from Spain. The cross word puzzle was invented by Arthur Wynne. The city which was the capital of the ancient Persian Empire was Persepolis. WHO stands for World Health Organization. WHO (World Health Organization) is located at Geneva. FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization. FAO is located at Rome and London. UNIDO stands for United Nations Industrial Development Organization. UNIDO is located at Vienna.

WMO stands for World Meteorological Organization. WMO is located at Geneva. International Civil Aviation Organization is located at Montreal. The Angel Falls is located in Venezuela. The Victoria Falls is located in Rhodesia. Ice Cream was discovered by Gerald Tisyum. The number regarded as lucky number in Italy is thirteen. Napoleon suffered from alurophobia which means Fear of cats. The aero planes were used in war for the first time by Italians. (14 Oct.1911) Slavery in America was abolished by Abraham Lincoln. The Headquarters of textile manufacturing in England is Manchester. The famous Island located at the mouth of the Hudson River is Manhattan. The founder of plastic industry was Leo Hendrik Baekeland. The country where military service is compulsory for women is Israel. The country which has more than 10,000 golf courses is USA. The famous painting Mona Lisa is displayed at Louvre museum, Paris. The earlier name for tomato was Love apple. The first President of USA was George Washington. The famous words Veni Vidi Vici were said by Julius Caesar. The practice of sterilization of surgical instruments was introduced by Joseph Lister. The number of countries which participated in the first Olympic Games held at Athens was nine. Mercury is also known as Quick Silver. Disneyland is located in California, USA. The country which built the first powerful long range rockets is Germany. Sewing Machine was invented by Isaac M. Singer. Adding Machine was invented by Aldrin. The national emblem of Spain is Eagle. Archimedes was born in Sicily. The total area of Vatican City is 0.272 square kilometers. The largest temple in the world is Angkor Wat in Kampuchea. The largest dome in the world is Louisiana Superdome, New Orleans, USA. The largest strait in the world is Tartar Strait. The Mohenjo-Daro ruins are found in Larkand District of Sind, Pakistan. The largest city of Africa is Cairo. The founder of KODAK Company was Eastman. The Cape of Good Hope is located in South Africa. The Heathrow Airport is located in London. The neon lamp was invented by Georges Claude. The last letter of the Greek alphabet is Omega. The place known as the land of Lincoln is Illinois. The US state Utah is also known as Beehive state. The Kalahari Desert is located in Africa. The Patagonian desert is located in Argentina. The person known as the father of aeronautics is Sir George Cayley. The most densely populated Island in the world is Honshu. The two nations Haiti and the Dominion Republic together form the Island of Hispaniola. The largest auto producer in the USA is General Motors. The largest auto producing nation is Japan. The famous ?General Motors? company was founded by William Durant. The country that brings out the FIAT is Italy. The first actor to win an Oscar was Emil Jannings.

The first animated colour cartoon of full feature length was Snow White and Seven Dwarfs. The first demonstration of a motion picture was held at Paris. The first country to issue stamps was Britain. The actor who is considered as the biggest cowboy star of the silent movies is Tom Mix. The Pentagon is located at Washington DC. The worlds largest car manufacturing company is General Motors, USA. The worlds biggest manufacturer of bicycles is Hero cycles, Ludhiana. The worlds oldest underground railway is at London. The White House was painted white to hide fire damage. The largest oil producing nation in Africa is Nigeria. The longest river in Russia and Europe is Volga River. The first Emperor of Germany was Wilhelm. The last French Monarch was Louis Napoleon III. "History is Bunk" was said by Henry Ford. The term astrology literally means Star Speech. Togo is situated in Africa. Coal is also known as Black Diamond. The first Boxer to win 3 gold medals in Olympics was Laszlo Papp. The first ruler who started war games for his soldiers was Genghis Khan. The first cross word puzzle in the world was published in 1924 by London Sunday Express.

About Hinduism. Hinduism is broken into four key denominations, which are Saivism, Vaishnavism, Shaktism, as well as Smartism. The Vedas Meaning knowledge in Sanskrit, the Vedas are the oldest and most authoritative texts of Hinduism. Composed around 1500 B.C.E., they are among the worlds oldest surviving. Vedas consist of four parts. The Rig Veda contains verses of praise to the gods; the Yajur Veda discusses the requirements of ritual offerings; the Sama Veda, verses and chants for ritual offerings, and Atharva Veda, magical verses. The Upanishads Among the principal texts of the Hindu tradition, the Upanishads are metaphysical treatises that are concerned with the origin and destiny of humanity and the universe. The hinduism calls for the belief in one Supreme Being, who stands for both the creator, as well as a reality. Karma, which stands for the cause and effect of an individuals choices and destiny is another main belief of hinduism. The thoughts, actions and words of an individual can affect their karma. Ongoing cycles of Creation, Preservation and Dissolution within the universe is a main belief of hinduism.

Hindus believe that the soul can be reincarnated, undergoing a cycle of rebirth. Hindus believe that a soul is able to undergo numerous lifetimes within a physical body. All of the past lives that you have led, contribute to the person you are today. The Bhagavad-Gita A section of the immense epic known as the Mahabharata, believed to be about 2000 years old, it is set on the field of the climactic battle of the Mahabharata. The Puranas The name purana means ancient, and these eighteen texts are a compendium of legends and histories dating from the fourth century B.C.E. to 1000 C.E. They address the creation of the universe, its destruction and renovation, the genealogy of gods and patriarchs, and the reigns of ancient rulers. The science of Ayurveda, and the science of Yoga, was inspired and developed by the great masters and seers of ancient India. The origin of Ayurveda and Yoga are common to play a highly complimentary role in spiritual evolution and the maintenance of physical well-being and vitality. There are three paths according to hindu believes, karmamarga path of works and action, jnanamarga path of knowledge or philosophy, bhaktimarga path of devotion to God Hindu believes There are four stages of life brahmacharga school years grow and learn, grhastha marriage, family and career, vanaprastha turn attention to spiritual things, sanrgasu abandon world to seek spiritual things The seven sacred cities of hindus are Ayodhya, Mathura, Gaya (Bodhgaya), Kasi (Varanasi, Benares), Kanci, Avantika (Ujjain), Dvaraka The ten commitments in hindu dharma is Ahimsa do no harm, Satya do not lie, Asteya do not steal, Brahmacharya do not overindulge, Aparigraha do not be greedy, Saucha be clean, Santosha be content, Tapas be self-disciplined, Svadhyaya study, Ishvara Pranidhana surrender to God

Science Question: Vitamin A Year 1913 Retinol Main Metabolic Function Essential for normal growth and development. For normal function of epithelical cells and normal development of teeth and bones. Prevents Night blindness. Deficiency Effects Retarded growth. Reduced resistance to infection. Abnormal function of gastrointestinal, and respiratory tracts due to altered epithelial membranes. Interferes with production of "night purple". Available Milk, Egg yolk, Ghee, Butter, Carrots, Tomatoes, Leafy and Yellow vegetables, Cod liver oil and Fresh fruits. Nature Fat-Soluble Year 1936 Thiamin

Main Metabolic Function An important aid in carbohydrate metabolism. Needed for Proper functioning of the digestive tract and nervous system. Beriberi. Loss of muscle. Deficiency Effects Loss of appetite. Impaired digestion of starches and sugars. Various nervous disorder coordination. Available Peas, Beans and Cereals. Nature Water-Soluble Vitamin B2 Year 1935 Riboflavin Main Metabolic Function Needed in formation of certain enzymes and in cellular oxidation. Prevents inflammation of oral mucous membranes and the tongue. Deficiency Effects Impaired growth, lassitude and weakness. Causes cheillosis or glossittis. May result in Photophobia and cataracts. Available Peas, Beans and Cereals. Nature Water-Soluble Vitamin B6 Year 1934 Pyridoxine Main Metabolic Function Acts as do other B vitamins. To break down protein, carbohydrate and fat. Acts as a catalyst in the formation of niacin from tryptophan. Deficiency Effects Increased irritability, convulsions and peripheral neuritis. Anorexia, nausea and vomiting. Available Peas, Beans and Cereals. Nature Water-Soluble Vitamin B12 Year 1948 Cyanocobalamin Main Metabolic Function Essential for development of red blood cells. Required for maintenance of skin, nerve tissues, bone and muscles. Deficiency Effects Results in pernicious anaemia. Weakness, fatigue, sore and cracked lips. Available Peas, Beans and Cereals. Nature Water-Soluble Vitamin C Year 1919 Ascorbic Acid Main Metabolic Function Needed for form the cementing substance, collagen, in various tissues (skin, dentine, cartilage and bone matrix). Assists in woundhealing and bone fractures. Deficiency Effects Lowered resistance to infections. Susceptibility to dental cavities, pyotthea and bleeding gums. Delayed wound healing. Specific treatment for Scurvy.

Available Fresh vegetables, Lemon, Orange, Tomatoes, Cabbage , Turnip and Lettuce (Beetroot). Nature Water-Soluble Year 1925 Cholecalciferol Main Metabolic Function Requlates absorption of calcium and phosphorus from the intestinal tract. Affords antiachitic activity. Deficiency Effects Interferes with utilisation of calcium and phosphorus in bone and teeth formation. Development of bone disease, rickets and caries. Available Butter, Milk, Ghee, Cod liver oil, Yolk of Eggs and also in Sunrays. Nature Fat-Soluble Vitamin E Year 1936 Tocopherols Main Metabolic Function Protects tissues, cell membranes and Vitamin A against peroxidation. Helps strengthen red blood cells. Deficiency Effects Decreased red blood cell resistance to rupture. Available Germinating Wheat. Nature Fat-Soluble Vitamin K Year 1935 Phytomenadione Main Metabolic Function Essential for formation of normal amounts of prothrombin and blood coagulation. Deficiency Effects diminished blood clotting time. Increased incidence of hemorrhages. Available Fish, Wheat and Oats. Nature Fat-Soluble

Life Expectancy:
Country Life Expectancy Japan 80.0 Norway 79.0 Iceland 79.0 Switzerland 78.6 Sweden 78.5 Hong Kong 78.5 Australia 78.2 Italy 78.2 China 69.8 Thailand 68.8 Kyrgyzstan 67.6 Uzbekistan 67.5 Brazil 66.8 Mangolia 65.8

India 62.6 Iraq 62.4

Noise Scale:
Ticking Clock 30 db House in a quiet street 35 db Radio Music 50-60 db Loud Conversation 60 db Office Noise 60 db Children Playing 60-80 db Lawn mower 60-80 db Vacuum cleaner 80 db Traffic Noise 60-90 db Sports Car 80-95 db Heavy truck traffic 90-100 db Loud Radio 100 db Motor Cycle 105 db Pneumatic drill 110 db

Solar System:
Pluto:Diameter 3,040 Kilometer Moons 1 Avg.Distance to Sun 5,865.5 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 248 Years Facts This Planet is the farthest, the smallest, the darkest, the coldest and arguably the strangest. It follows the most elongated and tilted orbit in the solar system. Its moon, Charon, is nearly half its size appears like a bi-planet. NASA used a new infra-red telescope, has learned that Pluto is shrouded in frozen nitrogennot methane as once thought. Nitrogen makes 78% of the air. Neptune: Diameter 49,000 Kilometer Moons 8 Avg.Distance to Sun 4,497 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 165 Years Facts It is denser & little smaller than Uranus. Its Atmosphere appear blue, with quickly changing white clouds often suspended high above an apparent surface. Atmosphere constituents are mostly hydrocarbon compounds. It Emits about 2.3 times more energy than it receives from the sun and the Aurora phenomenon was noticed by Voyager II. Uranus: Diameter 52,096 Kilometer Moons 17 Avg.Distance to Sun 2,852.8 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 84 Years Facts Waterly Uranus is the only planet that lies on its side. One pole, than the other, faces the Sun as it orbits. Voyager-I found nine dark, compact rings around the planet and a corkscrew-shaped magnetic field that stretches millions of kilometers.

Mars: Diameter 6,755.2 Kilometer Moons 2 Avg.Distance to Sun 225.6 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 687 Days Facts The Viking probes failed to Beneath its thin atmosphere. Mars is barren, covered with pink soil and boulders. Long ago it was active, the surface is marked with dormant volcanoes and deep chasms where water once freely flowed. Venus : Diameter 12,032 Kilometer Moons None Avg.Distance to Sun 107.52 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 225 Days Facts Earths twin in size and mass, sparingly hot Venus is perpetually veiled behind reflective sulfuric-acid clouds. Probes and radar mapping have pierced the clouds and carbon-dioxide environment to reveal flat, rocky plains & signs of volcanic activity. Mercury : Diameter 4,849.6 Kilometer Moons None Avg.Distance to Sun 57.6 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 88 Days Facts Tiny Mercury, slightly larger than Earths moon. Races along its elliptical orbital 1,76,000 kilometer per hour. A speed that keeps it from being drawn into the Suns gravity field. The crated planet has no atmosphere, days are scorching hot and nights, frigid. Earth : Diameter 12,732.2 Kilometer Moons 1 Avg.Distance to Sun 148.8 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 365 Days Facts Uniquely moderate temperature and the presence of oxygen and copious water maker Earth the only planet in the solar system to support life. Jupiter: Diameter 1,41,968 Kilometer Moons 16 Avg.Distance to Sun 772.8 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 11.9 Years Facts Two Pioneer space probes photographed the Great Red Spot on the Solar systems largest planet. Voyagers I and II later showed it is an enormous eddy in the turbulent cloud cover. Earth the only planet in the solar system to support life. They also spotted dusty rings, three new moons and volcanoes on the Moon. Saturn : Diameter 1,19,296 Kilometer Moons 20 or more Avg.Distance to Sun 1,417.6 million KM Time to Orbit the Sun 29.5 Years Facts Voyager I found that the celebrated rings of the golden giant Saturn are composed of thousands of rippling, spiraling bands just 100 feets thick. The moon Titan has a nitrogen atmosphere and hydrocarbons.

Sun : Diameter 13,84,000 Kilometer Statellites 9 Planets Age 4.5 billion years Facts A rather ordinary, middle age star, the gaseous sun may reach a temperature of 27millon degrees Celsius at its core. Its 11 years cycle is now approaching a solar maximum, a period marked by frequent sunspots and flares. On Earth, some radio waves will be disturbed and the amazing sky streamers called Northern Lights will appear

About Tech Mahindra:-

Tech Mahindra was incorporated as a joint venture between Mahindra & Mahindra and British Telecom plc in 1986 under the name of Mahindra British Telecom. Later, the name was changed to Tech Mahindra, to reflect the diversification and growth of the client base and the increased breadth of our service offerings. Tech Mahindra is a leading global systems integrator and business transformation consulting organization. Tech Mahindra has recently expanded its IT portfolio by acquiring the leading global business and information technology services company, Mahindra Satyam.

The solutions portfolio includes Consulting, Application Development & Management, Network Services, Solution Integration, Product Engineering, Infrastructure Managed Services, Remote Infrastructure Management and BSG (comprises BPO, Services and Consulting). With an array of service offerings for TSPs, TEMs and ISVs, Tech Mahindra is a chosen transformation partner for several leading wireline, wireless and broadband operators in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America.

Careers at Tech Mahindra:-

Tech Mahindra offers a fast-paced career with global exposure to best business practices and a chance to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. We believe in a vibrant and open door approach where hierarchies do not matter. Tech Mahindra offers you one of the best environments for career development and progression. A strong performance culture and a fully automated in-house appraisal system ensure that your career is chalked out and defined in line with your individual growth, and the overall growth of the organization.

Tech Mahindra has a global footprint through operations in more than 31 countries with 17

sales offices and 15 delivery centers. Assessed at SEI CMMi Level 5, Tech Mahindra's track record for value delivery is supported by over 42,800 professionals who provide a unique blend of culture, domain expertise and in depth technology skill sets. Tech Mahindras capabilities spread across a broad spectrum, including Business Support Systems (BSS), Operations Support Systems (OSS), Network Design & Engineering, Next Generation Networks, Mobility Solutions, Security consulting and Testing.

Tech Mahindra offers you one of the best environments for career development and progression. A strong performance culture and a fully automated in-house appraisal system ensure that your career is chalked out and defined in line with your individual growth, and the overall growth of the organization. So, if you're an achiever with a passion for setting and attaining goals, you'll find many opportunities for being recognised at Tech Mahindra. Tech Mahindra Placement Paper 2012 :1. A Child is saying numbers 1, 2, 3, 4. When he says 1 Another child puts white marble in a box. On saying 2 he puts Blue marble and on saying 3 he puts red ma rble. When child says 4 other child take out white and blue marble. Child says some no. in a sequence then questions are based on the no. of marbles in the box. Like this 1,1,2,3,1, 4, 1,1,3,2,2,4,111? a) Find the no. of Blue marble in the box ? 2 b) Find the no. of White-2 c) No. of red marbles - 7 2. if M person r buying a thing costing D$ each,, if 3 person get away, how much each person has to spend so that total expenditure is same ?. 3. which is smallest? a. 1/7 b 1/8 c 2/9 d 3/13 or something similar having denominations as 11 and 13 in option ?d? and ?e? 4. f Rix can collect 45 pieces in 1 min.. and Rax take 1 and half minute for same,, what is time require d to collect 300 pieces when both working together?? 5. A puts a share of 1/3, B puts a share of 1/2, and the remaining share is put by c,and start a business their total profit is Rs 4800, what is the share of A? 6. what is the remainder of (3682*3684*3686) divided by 19? 7. If x and y are multiples of 2 then which are all the multiples of 2

8. if 3636% of a number is 72, what is the number? 9. if the average of 6 consecutive number is 27, then the largest of the number is? 10. The ratio of two numbers is 2/3, and if a 1 is subtracted from the numerator and a 1 is added to the remainder the ratio becomes 1/2, then the numbers are.? 11. a pizza which is thin is cut into 'x' pieces by 4 straight lines then the lowest possible value of x is? 12. The number 50 is divided into two equal parts, the ratio of the largest part to the smallest is 2/3, then the largest part is? 1. If M person r buying a thing costing D$ each,, if 3 person get away, how much each person has to spend so that total expenditure is same ??? 13. Which is smallest? a. 1/7 b 1/8 c 2/9 d 3/13 or something similar having denominations as 11 and 13 in option ?d? and ?e? 14. f Rix can collect 45 pieces in 1 min.. and Rax take 1 and half minute for same,, what is time require d to collect 300 pieces when both working together? 15. One long quiz followed by 5 questions 3 cages having 3 tags on them, sum of digit of cage num not to exceed 10, and other cond. 16. A is shorter than B but taller than E, D is tallest, C is just shorter than A, who is shortest or similar questions? 17. Rectangular box, 25*20*2 converted in to cylinder of dia 10? what is height in terms of ?pai? 18. What is the angle between the two hands of a clock when time is 8:30 Ans. 75(approx) 19. A student is ranked 13th from right and 8th from left. How many students are there in totality ? 20. A man walks east and turns right and then from there to his left and then 45degrees to his right. In which direction did he go Ans. North west

21. A student gets 70% in one subject, 80% in the other. To get an overall of 75% how much should get in third subject. 22. A man shows his friend a woman sitting in a park and says that she the daughter of my grandmother's only son. What is the relation between the two Ans. Daughter 23. 120, 315, 300, 345, ? ?- 390 24. 2,1, 4, 3, 6, 6, 8, 10, 10, ?, ? ? 12, 15 25.Find the output for the following C program Y=10; if( Y++>9 && Y++!=10 && Y++>10) {printf("%d", Y); else printf("%d", Y); } Ans. 13

Know Tcs: Tata Consultancy Servicess (TCS) is a Software services consulting company headquartered in Mumbai, India. TCS is the largest provider of information technology and business process outsourcing services in Asia. TCS has offices in 42 countries with more than 142 branches across the globe. The company is listed on the National Stock Exchange and Bombay Stock Exchange of India. TCS is a flagship subsidiary of one of Indias largest and oldest conglomerate company, the Tata Group, which has interests in areas such as energy, telecommunications, financial services, manufacturing, chemicals, engineering, materials, government and healthcare. Company Name : TCS Type : Fresher, Job Interview Exam/Interview Date : 15-Aug-2010 No of Rounds : Aptitude Test, Technical Round-1, Group Discussion GD, Client/Manager Interview Contributor Name : Jithin JS I am BTech graduate in Electronics and Communication stream from College of Engineering Perumon under CUSAT (2010 passout). Recently I got selected for TCS in the TCS Placement Drive conducted by SHREDS @ Rajagiri College of Engineering, Eranakulam, Kerala.

There were 4 rounds: 1) Aptitude Test : The previous pattern has been drastically changed. They are not gonna test your verbal ability anymore. The test comes with 35 questions(60 mins). Negative marks @ 0.33/wrong ans. The trick is that the questions are too long & the real problem lies in the last 2 sentences. I was able to attend 32, but even guys who attended 16 got short-listed. 2) Technical Interview: Here they will ask your favorite subject and questions will mostly be based on that. I took up Digital Electronics and 8085 programming as my favorites. But I had done a software using VB.NET and was asked questions dealing with database creation, primary key, foreign key etc. Dont be upset if U dont know the ans. Be frank and bold. You should come well prepared with Ur favorite subjects. 3) Management Review Interview: Here your management abilities are tested. The interviewer asked me to explain about myself. I went through my details including academics, family and hobbies. Then he asked me about the different establishments of TATA. Next he wanted me to explain the latest trends in the software field. I was then ask to brief up the TCS profile. He then asked me whether I know about Rathan Tatas retirement from the chairmans post. Be bold and dont talk rubbish and accept if you dont know something. I was a bit worried after this round. But by gods grace I got into the next round. 4) Group Discussion: This had two parts, the first being your self introduction and the second being the discussion about the topic. Anyone can start the Self Introduction and here I scored by starting first. Then everybody( we had 10 in our group) did the same. Then we got the topic which was REALITY SHOWS. Luckily this was a topic about which I could say something. Dont keep your mouth shut. Try to open the talk by yourself if possible. Try to bring out valid points and dont spit out words just to keep the talk going. Face everybody while talking and dont keep your face fixed on a single person. The time allotted for topic discussion is 5 mins, so bring out all your ideas within that short span. Finally the results were announced after 10 mins, the procedure which started by 12 in the morning ended by 8 in the evening. HCL is one of the most advanced companies that recruit hundreds of bright candidates that have earned the degree of B.Tech. The questions paper involves various modern aspects that would test the basic knowledge of the candidates. The placement papers involve various questions on loyalty as well as organization related that exposes the candidates minds in the rue form. The placement paper involves various questions on diligence as well as judgment skills. The candidates also are tested for their endurance and responsibility. The company too frequently asks questions on general awareness that is in the multiple types. The questions also cover topics of mathematics and are divided into various parts. Part I and Part II are very important as they mainly cover the Language and the mathematics part. The company has specific type of placement paper for the software engineering that involves questions on computer programming and various computer languages such as C, C++ and such others. The company through this placement test tends to choose the best of the lots of the candidates and try to eliminate the non quality indented candidates. Thus the placement paper is of major significance to the HCL candidates as it directly relate to the standard check of the company.

DRESS AS AN INDEX TO CHARACTER | APPAREL OFT PROCLAIMS THE MAN | CAN YOU JUDGE THE CHARACTER OF A MAN FROM HIS DRESS ?
It is said that we can judge a mans character from his dress; But its not always so. Dress can only help us to a certain extent in knowing the broad facts of a mans character. A man who wears a costly dress is necessarily a man of lavish habits. On the other hand, a man who wears tattered clothes is not necessarily a man of miserly habits. He may be do so only due to his financial limitations. Yet it is true that in some cases dress serves as a useful index to the character of a man. Some common examples, from which we can get some idea of a mans character from his dress, are given below. We daily come across such persons as put on clothes of loud colours. We find them dressed in gaudy colours. They wear bushshirts printed with The faces factors and actresses. So, is the case with their shoes. Shoes with different designs on them are liked by them. We can easily know the character of such people by looking at the way in which they dress. Such people, if we carefully observe them, are very fond of show and ostentation. They lack the maturity of taste. They do not have sober habits. We can know this by their dress. Many people even if they are given costly and decent clothes, will make their appearance shabby and ineffective. They will put on the shirt or the coat, but will not button it up. The laces of their shoes will remain untied. If they use the tie they will not put the knot properly. They never bother whether their clothes are pressed or not. As these people are with their clothes, so they are with their habits. They behave carelessly in other matters also. They are slovenly in their dress, living, reading and other ways also. So in this way, dress reflects their character. Besides this, we find people wearing very simple dress. A white kurta, dhoti, and a white cap on the head and simple chappals are all that they dress themselves in. But their clothes are always very neat and clean. Though they do not waste much of their valuable time in dressing, yet they do not use their dress carelessly. Such people show that they are the followers of the principle, "Simple living and high thinking". They do not believe in ostentation. Mostly such people are intellectual. Broadly speaking, the dress of a man helps us to know his character. But at the same time it may also be added that the dress should not be regarded as the sole index to the character of a man. Many saints and Sadhus completely neglect their dress. But it does not mean that they are very low either in their mental or emotional standard. On the contrary, they raise themselves so high from the level of such worldly considerations that dress becomes quite meaningless to them. In the present age, Mahatma Gandhi used to wear only a loin cloth. But he was the man before whom the entire world bowed its head. So in judging the character of a man dress can kelp us only to a certain extent. It can never be the sole guide. We should also take other factors into consideration in judging a man.

How To Prepare & Face To Group Discussion | Some Important Topics & Tips For Group Discussion
There are some tips and some important topics of group discussion for the job preparing . Those candidate who was prospering for the interview prepare the group discussion . So see these topics.

A group discussion can be categorically divided into three different phases: i. Initiation/ Introduction ii. Body of the group discussion iii. Summarisation/ Conclusion

Initiation Techniques Initiating a Group Discussion is a high profit-high loss strategy. When you initiate a Group Discussion, you not only grab the opportunity to speak, you also grab the attention of the examiner and your fellow candidates. If you can make a favourable first impression with your content and communication skills after you initiate a Group Discussion, it will help you sail through the discussion. But if you initiate a Group Discussion and stammer/ stutter/ quote wrong facts and figures, the damage might be irreparable. If you initiate a Group Discussion impeccably but dont speak much after that, it gives the impression that you started the Group Discussion for the sake of starting it or getting those initial kitty of points earmarked for an initiator! When you start a Group Discussion, you are responsible for putting it into the right perspective or framework. So initiate one only if you have indepth knowledge about the topic at hand. There are different techniques to initiate a Group Discussion and make a good first impression: i. Quotes ii. Definition iii. Question iv. Shock statement v. Facts, figures and statistics

vi. Short story vii. General statement ~ Quotes Quotes are an effective way of initiating a Group Discussion. If the topic of a Group Discussion is: Should the Censor Board be abolished?, you could start with a quote like, Hidden apples are always sweet. For a Group Discussion topic like, Customer is King, you could quote Sam (Wal-mart) Waltons famous saying, There is only one boss: the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else. ~ Definition Start a Group Discussion by defining the topic or an important term in the topic. For example, if the topic of the Group Discussion is Advertising is a Diplomatic Way of Telling a Lie, why not start the Group Discussion by defining advertising as, Any paid form of non-personal presentation and promotion of ideas, goods or services through mass media like newspapers, magazines, television or radio by an identified sponsor? For a topic like The Malthusian Economic Prophecy is no longer relevant, you could start by explaining the definition of the Malthusian Economic Prophecy. ~ Question Asking a question is an impactful way of starting a Group Discussion. It does not signify asking a question to any of the candidates in a Group Discussion so as to hamper the flow. It implies asking a question, and answering it yourself. Any question that might hamper the flow of a Group Discussion or insult a participant or play devils advocate must be discouraged. Questions that promote a flow of ideas are always appreciated. For a topic like, Should India go to war with Pakistan, you could start by asking, What does war bring to the people of a nation? We have had four clashes with Pakistan. The pertinent question is: what have we achieved? ~ Shock statement Initiating a Group Discussion with a shocking statement is the best way to grab immediate attention and put forth your point. If a Group Discussion topic is, The Impact of Population on the Indian Economy, you could start with, At the centre of the Indian capital stands a population clock that ticks away relentlessly. It tracks 33 births a minute, 2,000 an hour, 48,000 a day. Which calculates to

about 12 million every year. That is roughly the size of Australia. As a current political slogan puts it, Nothings impossible when 1 billion Indians work together. ~ Facts, figures and statistics If you decide to initiate your Group Discussion with facts, figure and statistics, make sure to quote them accurately. Approximation is allowed in macro level figures, but micro level figures need to be correct and accurate. For example, you can say, approximately 70 per cent of the Indian population stays in rural areas (macro figures, approximation allowed). But you cannot say 30 states of India instead of 28 (micro figures, no approximations). Stating wrong facts works to your disadvantage. For a Group Discussion topic like, China, a Rising Tiger, you could start with, In 1983, when China was still in its initial stages of reform and opening up, Chinas real use of Foreign Direct Investment only stood at $636 million. China actually utilised $60 billion of FDI in 2004, which is almost 100 times that of its 1983 statistics." ~ Short story Use a short story in a Group Discussion topic like, Attitude is Everything. This can be initiated with, A child once asked a balloon vendor, who was selling helium gasfilled balloons, whether a blue-coloured balloon will go as high in the sky as a green-coloured balloon. The balloon vendor told the child, it is not the colour of the balloon but what is inside it that makes it go high. ~ General statement Use a general statement to put the Group Discussion in proper perspective. For example, if the topic is, Should Sonia Gandhi be the prime minister of India?, you could start by saying, Before jumping to conclusions like, Yes, Sonia Gandhi should be, or No, Sonia Gandhi should not be, lets first find out the qualities one needs to be a a good prime minister of India. Then we can compare these qualities with those that Mrs Gandhi possesses. This will help us reach the conclusion in a more objective and effective manner. Summarization Techniques Most Group Discussions do not really have conclusions. A conclusion is where the whole group decides in favour or against the topic. But every Group Discussion is summarised. You can summarise what the group has discussed in the Group Discussion in a nutshell. Keep the following points in mind while summarizing a discussion:

Avoid raising new points. Avoid stating only your viewpoint. Avoid dwelling only on one aspect of the Group Discussion. Keep it brief and concise. It must incorporate all the important points that came out during the Group Discussion. If the examiner asks you to summarizes a Group Discussion, it means the Group Discussion has come to an end. Do not add anything once the Group Discussion has been summarized. 1. always be the initiator and concluder of the Group Discussion then being a participant. 2. But if you are participant always try to be the most vianl/key participant. 3. put points firmly and always try to get others support too. 4. if you find that the discussion os going off-track then never loose an opportunity to bring it back to stream this is the best point to score max. 5. try to keep latest information on the topic . 6. be very polite , people may try to provoke you to to get more points but try to keep cool. 7. most important dont wait for your turn to speak when discussion is on. interrupt politely if you want to put forward your points. 8. last but not the least keep a tab on the time given for discussion. score points by wrapping up the discussion if you feel that the discussion is heating but the time is going to be over. 9. during conclusion, do end with the conclusion note. that shows your leadership quality. Best scoring points are: 1. initiation of discussion, 2.always keeping/trying token discussion on track 3. conclusion on time 4. your capability to keep your cool and listen as well as putting your points. Group Discussion basically means searching your team player, leadership, communication capability

There are some importance topics in group discussion in various fields:

Satyam GD Probables: 1. US war on iraq-justified or not. 2. Role of UN in peacekeeping. 3. Position of Women in India compared to other nations. 4. Environment MAnagement. 5. Is China better than India in software. 6.Should SONIA gandhi be made the PM 7. BPOs in INDIA 8. Govt contribution to IT 9. will punch lines rule the Advt 10. premaritial sex Current Topics: 1.A Unipolar World spells disaster for underdeveloped countries like India.2.Is Globalisation Really Necessary? 3.What shall we do about our ever-increasing Population? 4.Corruption is the price we pay for Democracy.

5.Foreign Television Channels are destroying our culture. 6.What India needs is a Dictatorship. 7.With media publishing and telecasting trivia, censorship is the need of the hour. 8.Kaun Banega Krorepati is less about knowledge but more about money and personality. 9.Beauty contests degrade womanhood 10.The rise of regional blocs threatens independent nations like India 11.Six billion and one bronze! 12.Is dependence on computers a good thing? 13.Should the public sector be privatised? 14.China and India are similar nations with contrasting ways 15.Is India a Soft Nation POLITICAL TOPICS: 1. Reserving seats for women in Panchayat has not only been a farce but has distracted from developing a more genuine voice of women. 2. Have the nuclear tests of 1998 benefited or harmed India? 3. Voters, not, political parties are responsible for the criminalisation of politics. 4. The voters are required to be well informed and educated about their candidates so that they can elect the right aspirant by their own assessment. 5. India should go for the presidential form of democracy. ECONOMIC TOPICS: 1. Developing countries need trade, not aid. 2. Why do we lag behind China? 3. Capitalism is a very flawed system but the others are so much worse. 4. Flexibility of labour laws is the key to attracting more Foreign Direct Investment. 5. Is the business of business only business? About Cognizant: Cognizant is an American multinational IT services and consulting corporation headquartered in Tea neck, New Jersey, United States.Cognizant has been named to the 2009 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List for the seventh consecutive year. Cognizant has also been named to the Fortune 1000 and Forbes Global 2000 lists for 2009. Placement papers: Sample placement pattern for CTS Written exam had two sections:- Verbal and Analytical.(reasoning) The paper was damn easy. This was my 12th interview so was bit nervous as usual.I can give you an idea on how the paper was but im sorry I cant remember any questions. 1.) Verbal Section:There were questions like:A.) Two huge passages were given and there were 5 questions for each passage. I would recommend you to attempt these passages at the end. B.) Around 5-6 questions on finding which part of the sentence had an error.

EX- He thought (a)/he might (b)/not be able (c)/to do a job (d)./ We had to find which part of the sentence had errors. C.) Around 5-6 questions on arranging sentences in the order in which they might have occurred. a) The third calls for high aces to channel updrafts. b) Some paleontologists are of the opinion that the pterosaurs jumped from s dropped from trees or perhaps rose into the light winds from the crests of waves in order to become airborne. c) The second hypothesis seems unlikely because large pterosaurs could not have landed in trees without damaging their wings. d) Each theory has its associated difficulties. e)The first makes a wrong assumption that the pterosaurs hind feet resembled a bats and could serve as hooks by which the animal could hang in preparation for flight. OPTIONS:1) a,e,d,b,c 2)b,d,e,c,a 3)d,a,e,c,b 4)a,b,e,d,c D.)Around 5-6 questions on finding the wrong sentence from a set of given sentences. 2.) Analytical Part:This part to my amazement dint have anything from RS Aggarwal quantitative aptitude. There we not even a single formal question from percentages or ratio proportions or ages anything u could ever imagine the whole paper was kind of non verbal reasoning. The questions were like a.) Around 4-5 questions were like finding the odd figure out of given figures. VERY VERY SIMPLE. b.) Around 4-5 questions were like three figures were given and we had to find the fourth one based on some pattern. Was a bit tough) c.) I had some login problem in my system before beginning the test, so I was sitting idle for 15 mins in the beginning and at that time I was just gazing at the systems of students who were giving the test. Many of them had a question based on pie chart. A pie chart was given and 5-6 questions were based the pie chart. On the other hand when I started giving test I had a question based on a table. I had to take some percentages based on the given data. I didnt get any questions from pie charts. d.) Some 5-6 questions based on syllogism.EX-Some dogs are cats. All cats are cows. e.) Around 5-6 question were based on logic like If it rains, then he will dance. These questions were in the form of data sufficiency. This is all I can remember. Make sure you prepare from RS Aggarwal Verbal and Non Verbal reasoning very thoroughly. Be very calm and take the paper very carefully because it full of logical questions, you need to have a free mind while giving the test.