INDIAN ECONOMY

A BRIEF ECONOMIC OVERVIEW

India is the world’s second-fastest growing major economy, having clocked growth rates averaging 8.9% in the four years prior to the global financial crisis that began in September 2008. The Indian economy is now poised to resume its fast pace of growth, recovering double-quick from the crisis-induced slowdown. Population growth having come down to 1.5% a year, India’s per capita income is growing at close to 7.5% a year, a rate that will allow it to more than double in ten years. This is a remarkable achievement in human history, with China’s example as the only precedent.
India’s emergence as a fast-growing trillion plus dollar economy has enormous significance for the rest of the world. The remarkable thing about India’s rise is that it is mostly benign and perceived as such by much of the world. It is also true that India faces numerous economic challenges. But India’s new prosperity is indeed trickling down to the bottom of the pyramid. The government’s redistributive policies play a major role - direct tax collections (essentially, tax on personal and corporate incomes) have been growing at close to 30% a year, thanks to lower rates and better tax administration and the government has initiated sizeable rural development and employment schemes.
Considerable emphasis is being given on infrastructure development and urban renewal. New national highways are being built across India, and this road building activity also drives growth in the rural areas. Indeed, highway projects have been a trigger for a state like Bihar, (one of India’s 28 states), to register growth in excess of 11% a year for five recent years.
The Planning Commission pegs investment in physical infrastructure to be a cumulative $542 billion during the Eleventh Five Year Plan period of 2007/08-2011/12. And this is expected to go up further to $1,000 billion over the 12th Five Year Plan 2012/13-2016/17. A steady rise in infrastructure investment is already visible. Infrastructure investment has moved up from 5.4% of GDP in 2005/06 to 7.5% of GDP in 2009/10. The Planning Commission forecasts this figure to climb up to 8.4% of GDP in 2011/12. What is of special interest to foreign investors is the ever more significant role of private investment in building India’s infrastructure. The share of the private structure in infrastructure investment has moved up from 2.2% of GDP in 2007/08 to 2.6% of GDP in 2009/10 and is expected to touch 3.3% of GDP by 2011/12.
No economy can sustain fast growth without undergoing accelerated urbanisation. The 2001 Census put India’s urban population at 28% of the total. It probably has already moved past 31%. It is a safe bet to expect half of India to live in towns by 2030, which means that over 230 million additional town dwellers. The urban space that is required to accommodate these many additional people would be upwards of 20,000 sq km. While this is a great policy challenge, there is little alternative but to build this required space, to house the fast growing sectors of industry and services. Building new towns as energy efficient, climate-friendly habitats, using mixed land use to minimise commute, extensive public transport, green building codes and green energy would be a policy challenge and a great investment opportunity. India allows 100% FDI in building new townships.
The UN estimates that India would contribute fully a quarter of the addition to the world’s workforce over the next 10 years. India would produce 136 million workers, while China would contribute just 23 million. The main challenge for India would be to ensure that these young people are educated, skilled and productively employed. While school retention rates have gone up over the last five years, raising the quality of education and increasing the proportion of students to who go on to college would be major challenges. India’s education sector offers huge opportunities.

The government has been extremely keen to use public-private-partnership (PPP) to build infrastructure. Thus, national highways, power plants and airports are being built under PPP at great speed. New Delhi’s latest international airport terminal, T3, one of the largest in the world and the fastest built, stands as gleaming testimony to the efficacy of the PPP framework. A national skill development programme is underway, with extensive collaboration between the government and the private sector.
Thanks essentially to a sustained rise in the demand for food, especially for superior food from rural households due to their additional purchasing power arising from enhanced transfers and new economic activity, India is also facing the challenge of food inflation, in recent times. This is both a problem and an opportunity to raise farm output and boost farmer incomes. While agriculture now contributes less than 18% of gross domestic output, it still employs a little more than half the workforce.
But is this growth sustainable? Such scepticism is commonplace, given the infrastructure deficits and shortages. But every such shortage is also a growth opportunity and India is putting in place a robust policy and regulatory framework that will allow each infrastructure sector to grow, as the spectacular growth of telecom has shown. India’s tele-density now stands at over 50%, with the 127-fold increase in the number of mobile phone connections from roughly 5 million in 2001 to 635 million by mid-2010 leading the way. It is entirely feasible that other sectors would replicate telecom’s success story.
There is an under-appreciated side to India’s growth story. India saves a little more than one-third its output and invests that much and little bit more, drawing on global savings, to squeeze out 9% growth. Per unit of capital, India produces far more output, thanks to two things: capital is unsubsidised and costly and this forces Indian companies to constantly innovate production processes and business models. India’s pharmaceutical industry’s cost efficiency might have its origins in the erstwhile process patent regime (now superceded by a TRIPS-compliant product patent regime), but its culture of constantly improving its own process continues to pay dividends. Bharti Airtel created a new paradigm in the telecom industry by outsourcing its networks, customer service and much else, focusing on brand building and customer acquisition. Companies around the world have adopted the model now, including Sprint in the US.
India’s exports are less than a quarter of its GDP and net exports (exports less imports) are negative. This means that Indian producers depend mostly on the domestic market, making them, for the most part, less vulnerable to economic trouble abroad. The information technology sector, of course, is a major exception.

GRE Review of the Quantitative Section

Overview
The quantitative section measures your basic mathematical skills, your understanding of elementary mathematical concepts, and your ability to reason quantitatively and solve problems in a quantitative setting. There is a balance of questions requiring arithmetic, algebra, geometry, and data analysis. These are content areas usually studied in high school.
Arithmetic 
Questions may involve arithmetic operations, powers, operations on radical expressions, estimation, percent, absolute value, properties of integers (e.g., divisibility, factoring, prime numbers, odd and even integers), and the number line.
Algebra
Questions may involve rules of exponents, factoring and simplifying algebraic expressions, understanding concepts of relations and functions, equations and inequalities, solving linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, solving simultaneous equations, setting up equations to solve word problems, coordinate geometry, including slope, intercepts, and graphs of equations and inequalities, and applying basic algebra skills to solve problems.
Geometry
Questions may involve parallel lines, circles, triangles (including isosceles, equilateral, and 30°–60°–90° triangles), rectangles, other polygons, area, perimeter, volume, the Pythagorean Theorem, and angle measure in degrees. The ability to construct proofs is not measured.
Data Analysis
Questions may involve elementary probability, basic descriptive statistics (mean, median, mode, range, standard deviation, percentiles), and interpretation of data in graphs and tables (line graphs, bar graphs, circle graphs, frequency distributions).


Math Symbols and Other Information

It is important to familiarize yourself with the basic
mathematical concepts in the GRE General Test.
The publication Math Review is available as a download
on the GRE Web site at www.gre.org/
pracmats.html and provides detailed information on
the content of the quantitative section.
The quantitative section contains the following
question types:
• Quantitative Comparison Questions
• Problem Solving – Discrete Quantitative
Questions
• Problem Solving – Data Interpretation
Questions
Questions emphasize understanding basic principles
and reasoning within the context of given
information.






How the Quantitative Section is Scored

The quantitative section of the paper-based General Test is scored the same way as the verbal section. First, a raw score is computed. The raw score is the number of questions for which the best answer choice was given. The raw score is then converted to a scaled score through a process known as equating. The equating process accounts for differences in difficulty among the different test editions; thus a given scaled score reflects approximately the same level of ability regardless of the edition of the test that was taken.
Quantitative Comparison Questions
Quantitative comparison questions measure your ability to:
• reason quickly and accurately about the relative sizes of two quantities
• perceive that not enough information is provided to make such a decision
Directions*Each of the sample questions consists of two quantities, one in Column A and one in Column B. There may be additional information, centered above the two columns, that concerns one or both of the quantities. A symbol that appears in both columns represents the same thing in Column A as it does in Column B.
You are to compare the quantity in Column A with the quantity in Column B and decide whether:
(A) The quantity in Column A is greater.
(B) The quantity in Column B is greater.
(C) The two quantities are equal.
(D) The relationship cannot be determined from the information given.
Note: Since there are only four choices, NEVER MARK (E).**
Sample Questions

Strategies for Answering

• Avoid extensive computation if possible. Try to estimate the answer.

• Consider all kinds of numbers before deciding. If under some conditions Column A is greater than Column B and for others, Column B is greater than Column A, choose “the relationship cannot be determined from the information given,” and go to the next question.

• Geometric figures may not be drawn to scale. Comparisons should be made based on the given information, together with your knowledge of mathematics, rather than on exact appearance.

Answer to Question 1 

root 100 denotes 10, the positive square root of 100. (For any positive number x, root x denotes the positive number whose square is x.) Since 10 is greater than 9.8, the best answer is (B). It is important not to confuse this question with a comparison of 9.8 and x where x2 100. The latter comparison would yield (D) as the correct answer because x2 100 implies that either x 10 or x 10, and there would be no way to determine which value x would actually have.

Answer to Question 2

Since ( 6)4 is the product of four negative factors, and the product of an even number of negative numbers is positive, ( 6)4 is positive. Since the product of an odd number of negative numbers is negative, ( 6)5 is negative. Therefore, ( 6)4 is greater than ( 6)5 since any positive number is greater than any negative number. The best answer is (A). It is not necessary to calculate that

( -6)^4 = 1,296 and that (- 6)^5 = -7,776 in order to make the comparison.
Problem Solving – Discrete Quantitative Questions
Discrete quantitative questions measure
• basic mathematical knowledge
• your ability to read, understand, and solve a problem that involves either an actual or an abstract situation
Directions*
Each of the following questions has five answer choices. For each of these questions, select the best of the answer choices given.




Sample Question
When walking, a certain person takes 16 complete steps in 10 seconds. At this rate, how many complete steps does the person take in 72 seconds?
(A) 45
(B) 78
(C) 86
(D) 90
(E) 115
 Strategies for Answering 
• Determine what is given and what is being asked.
• Scan all answer choices before answering a question.
• When approximation is required, scan answer choices to determine the degree of approximation.
• Avoid long computations. Use reasoning instead, when possible.
Answer
72 seconds represents 7 ten-second intervals plus 2/10 of such an interval. Therefore, the person who takes 16 steps in 10 seconds will take (7.2)(16) steps in 72 seconds.

(7.2)(16)= (7)(16) + (0.2)(16)
= 112 + 3.2
= 115.2

Since the question asks for the number of complete steps, the best answer choice is (E).


Problem Solving – Data Interpretation Questions

Data interpretation questions measure your ability
• to synthesize information and select appropriate data for answering a question
• to determine that sufficient information for answering a question is not provided The data interpretation questions usually appear in sets and are based on data presented in tables, graphs, or other diagrams.
Directions*
Each of the following questions has five answer choices. For each of these questions, select the best of the answer choices given.
Sample Question

graduate student applicants increase the most from that of the previous year?

(A) 1985

(B) 1986

(C) 1988

(D) 1990

(E) 1991

Strategies for Answering

• Scan the set of data to see what it is about.

• Try to make visual comparisons and estimate products and quotients rather than perform computations.

• Answer questions only on the basis of data given.

Answer This question can be answered directly by visually comparing the heights of the bars in the graph. The greatest increase in height between two adjacent bars occurs for the years 1985 and 1986. The best answer is (B).

Creating Your Own Basic Types C++

In C++, types are separated into two regions, basic and user-defined. Basic types are those defined by the language, which generally are modeled on types supported directly by the computer hardware. These types include integers, floating point numbers, and characters. Advanced types, such as strings, structures, and classes, fall into the user-defined region. In this technique, we examine the first region, the basic type. I save the advanced types for the next technique. How many times have you written a program that required a basic integer variable to be constrained within a given range? You end up duplicating the same code over and over throughout your application, in blocks that look like this:

int value = get_a_value();
if ( value < 0 || value > 10 )
{
printf(“invalid input, try again\n”);
return false;
}
Of course, after you have shoehorned all these blocks into the code, your boss comes along and tells you that the folks in the accounting department have decided that ten is no longer the magic number — now it’s 12. So, you modify all of the code, learning something in the process — namely that you’re better off using constants in this situation than variables.

Your modifications look like this:
const int maxValue = 12;
int value = get_a_value();
if ( value < 0 || value > maxValue )
{
printf(“invalid input, try again\n”);
return false;
}

You check the code into your source-code repository and sure enough, the boss comes into your office again. The accountants have requested another change. While the maximum allowable value is still 12, zero esare not allowed in the accounting system. The smallest value you are permitted to enter is 1. Grumbling, you rewrite the code one more time (taking advantage of what you have learned in the first two experiences) to create something slightly more generic:

const int minValue = 1;
const int maxValue = 12;
int value = get_a_value();
if ( value < minValue || value > maxValue
)
{
printf(“invalid input, try again\n”);
return false;
}

Implementing the Range Class In this technique, I show you a more general way to solve this problem — by using a C++ class. The idea is to just extend the basic type of int to allow for minimum and maximum values. The problem, of course, is that I still want to be able to use other types (such as integers) for comparisons and assignments and the like. The class created in the following steps handles minimum and maximum values, and restricts input within those values.

1. In the code editor of your choice, create a new file to hold the code for the implementation of the source file. In this example, the file is named ch11.cpp, although you can use whatever you choose.
2. Type the code from Listing 11-1 into your file. Better yet, copy the code from the source file on
this book’s companion Web site.

LISTING 11-1: THE RANGE CLASS
#include
#include
#include
class IntRange
{
private:
int iMin;
int iMax;
int iValue;
virtual void SetValue( int value )
{
if ( value < GetMin() )
value = GetMin();
else
if ( value > GetMax() )
value = GetMax();
iValue = value;
}
public:
IntRange(void)
{
iMin = 0;
iMax = INT_MAX;
iValue = iMin;
}
IntRange(int min, int max)
{
if ( min <= max )
{
iMin = min;
iMax = max;
}
else
{
iMin = max;
iMax = min;
}
iValue = iMin;
}
IntRange( int min, int max, int value )
{
if ( min <= max )
{
iMin = min;
iMax = max;
}
else
{
iMin = max;
iMax = min;
}
SetValue( value );
}
IntRange( const IntRange& aCopy )
{
iMin = aCopy.iMin;
iMax = aCopy.iMax;
iValue = aCopy.iValue;
}
virtual ~IntRange()
{}
virtual int GetMin(void)
{
return iMin;
}
virtual int GetMax(void)
{
return iMax;
}
// Define a few operators
IntRange& operator=(int value)
{
SetValue ( value );
return *this;
}
IntRange& operator=(double value)
{
SetValue( (int)value );
return *this;
}
virtual int GetValue(void) const
{
return iValue;
}};
If you examine this code, you will find that it verifies that the value of an integer variable falls
within a certain range. You can define your own minimum and maximum values for the range, and
the class will ensure that any value assigned to that variable falls inside that range. The interesting part of this class is the last part, comprised of the lines below the Define a few operators comment. This is where the power of C++’s extensibility shines. I have defined assignment operators so that our class can be used with the built-in types int and double. Obviously, I could add additional types here, including strings and the like, but this is enough for right now. With this power, you can now use the IntRange class tostore your data, sure that the value in the object will always be valid. That’s a comfort, and it means there’s no longer any reason to write code like the following:

int x = get_a_value();
if ( x < min || x > max )
do_some_error();
Instead, I can simply write
IntRange myRangeObj(min, max);
myRangeObj = val;
int x = myRangeObj.GetValue();
I don’t have to check the returned value, because the code requires that it be correct. There is
something else that I can do with this class, however, and that is to define external operators for
it. Being able to define an external operator is extremely beneficial because it allows users with
no access to the source code of the class to create new ways to use the class. This is something
absolutely unique to C++; no previous language has anything like it. Without having access to the
source code for this class, we can override basic operations (such as less-than, greater-than, or
equal-to) in our own code. The ability to add external operators makes it possible to add things the original programmer did not think of for the class operations.
 
3. Add the code from Listing 11-2 to your sourcecode file. This code could easily be added at
a later date, in a separate file, by a separate programme

LISTING 11-2: RANGE CLASS OPERATORS
bool operator<(const IntRange& aRange, int
aValue )
{
return aRange.GetValue() < aValue;
}
bool operator==(const IntRange& aRange, int
aValue )
{
return aRange.GetValue() == aValue;
}
 
4. Save your source-code file and close the code editor.
Testing the Range Class
After you create a Range class, you should create a test driver that not only ensures that your code is correct, but also shows people how to use your code. Here I show you how to create a test driver that validates various kinds of input from the user, and illustrates how the Range class, as defined in the previous section, is intended to be used.
1. In the code editor of your choice, open the existing file to hold the code for your test program.
In this example, I named the test program ch11_1.cpp.
2. Type the code from Listing 11-3 into your file. Better yet, copy the code from the source file in the ch11 directory of this book’s companion Web site

LISTING 11-2: THE RANGE CLASS TEST DRIVER
int main(int argc, char **argv)
{
IntRange i20(0,20);
for (int i=1; i
{
i20 = atoi(argv[i]);
printf(“Setting value to %s, value
is now %d\n”, argv[i],
i20.GetValue() );
}
i20 = 13;
if ( i20 < 19 )
printf(“The value is under 19\n”);
else
printf(“The value is over 19\n”);
if ( i20 < 10 )
printf(“The value is under 10\n”);
else
printf(“The value is over 10\n”);
if ( i20 == 13 )
printf(“The value is 13\n”);
else
printf(“The value is NOT 13\n”);
return 0;
}
3. Compile and run the application in the operating system of your choice. If you have done everything right, you should see the following output in the shell window on your system:
$ ./a.exe 1 2 -1 30
Setting value to 1, value is now 1
Setting value to 2, value is now 2
Setting value to -1, value is now 0
Setting value to 30, value is now 20
The value is under 19
The value is over 10
The value is 13
As you can see, the Range class does not allow the values to be assigned outside of the valid
entries we defined in our source code. Notice how the Range class can be used just as if
it were a basic type that was a part of the language from the very start! This amazingly powerful
technique lets you do just about anything you want (in code, that is). It even makes possible the direct conversion of your own data types into the base type you are extending, in order to pass them directly to functions that expect the basic type.

50 Common Interview Questions and Answers

1. Tell me about yourself:
The most often asked question in interviews. You need to have a short statement prepared in your mind. Be careful that it does not sound rehearsed. Limit it to work-related items unless instructed otherwise. Talk about things you have done and jobs you have held that relate to the position you are interviewing for. Start with the item farthest back and work up to the present.

2. Why did you leave your last job?
Stay positive regardless of the circumstances. Never refer to a major problem with management and never speak ill of supervisors, co- workers or the organization. If you do, you will be the one looking bad. Keep smiling and talk about leaving for a positive reason such as an opportunity, a chance to do something special or other forward- looking reasons.

3. What experience do you have in this field?
Speak about specifics that relate to the position you are applying for. If you do not have specific experience, get as close as you can.


4. Do you consider yourself successful?
You should always answer yes and briefly explain why. A good explanation is that you have set goals, and you have met some and are on track to achieve the others.

5. What do co-workers say about you?
Be prepared with a quote or two from co-workers. Either a specific statement or a paraphrase will work. Jill Clark, a co-worker at Smith Company, always said I was the hardest workers she had ever known. It is as powerful as Jill having said it at the interview herself.

6. What do you know about this organization?
This question is one reason to do some research on the organization before the interview. Find out where they have been and where they are going. What are the current issues and who are the major players?

7. What have you done to improve your knowledge in the last year?
Try to include improvement activities that relate to the job. A wide variety of activities can be mentioned as positive self-improvement. Have some good ones handy to mention.

8. Are you applying for other jobs?
Be honest but do not spend a lot of time in this area. Keep the focus on this job and what you can do for this organization. Anything else is a distraction.

9. Why do you want to work for this organization?
This may take some thought and certainly, should be based on the research you have done on the organization. Sincerity is extremely important here and will easily be sensed. Relate it to your long-term career goals.

10. Do you know anyone who works for us?
Be aware of the policy on relatives working for the organization. This can affect your answer even though they asked about friends not relatives. Be careful to mention a friend only if they are well thought of.

11. What kind of salary do you need?
A loaded question. A nasty little game that you will probably lose if you answer first. So, do not answer it. Instead, say something like, That's a tough question. Can you tell me the range for this position? In most cases, the interviewer, taken off guard, will tell you. If not, say that it can depend on the details of the job. Then give a wide range.

12. Are you a team player?
You are, of course, a team player. Be sure to have examples ready. Specifics that show you often perform for the good of the team rather than for yourself are good evidence of your team attitude. Do not brag, just say it in a matter-of-fact tone. This is a key point.

13. How long would you expect to work for us if hired?
Specifics here are not good. Something like this should work: I'd like it to be a long time. Or As long as we both feel I'm doing a good job.


14. Have you ever had to fire anyone? How did you feel about that?
This is serious. Do not make light of it or in any way seem like you like to fire people. At the same time, you will do it when it is the right thing to do. When it comes to the organization versus the individual who has created a harmful situation, you will protect the organization. Remember firing is not the same as layoff or reduction in force.


15. What is your philosophy towards work?
The interviewer is not looking for a long or flowery dissertation here. Do you have strong feelings that the job gets done? Yes. That's the type of answer that works best here. Short and positive, showing a benefit to the organization.

16. If you had enough money to retire right now, would you?
Answer yes if you would. But since you need to work, this is the type of work you prefer. Do not say yes if you do not mean it.

17. Have you ever been asked to leave a position?
If you have not, say no. If you have, be honest, brief and avoid saying negative things about the people or organization involved.

18. Explain how you would be an asset to this organization.
You should be anxious for this question. It gives you a chance to highlight your best points as they relate to the position being discussed. Give a little advance thought to this relationship.

19. Why should we hire you?
Point out how your assets meet what the organization needs. Do not mention any other candidates to make a comparison.

20. Tell me about a suggestion you have made.
Have a good one ready. Be sure and use a suggestion that was accepted and was then considered successful. One related to the type of work applied for is a real plus.

21. What irritates you about co-workers?
This is a trap question. Think real hard but fail to come up with anything that irritates you. A short statement that you seem to get along with folks is great.

22. What is your greatest strength?
Numerous answers are good, just stay positive. A few good examples: Your ability to prioritize, Your problem-solving skills, Your ability to work under pressure, Your ability to focus on projects, Your professional expertise, Your leadership skills, Your positive attitude

23. Tell me about your dream job.Stay away from a specific job. You cannot win. If you say the job you are contending for is it, you strain credibility. If you say another job is it, you plant the suspicion that you will be dissatisfied with this position if hired. The best is to stay genetic and say something like: A job where I love the work, like the people, can contribute and can't wait to get to work.

24. Why do you think you would do well at this job?
Give several reasons and include skills, experience and interest.


26. What kind of person would you refuse to work with?
Do not be trivial. It would take disloyalty to the organization, violence or lawbreaking to get you to object. Minor objections will label you as a whiner.


27. What is more important to you: the money or the work?
Money is always important, but the work is the most important. There is no better answer.


28. What would your previous supervisor say your strongest point is?
There are numerous good possibilities: Loyalty, Energy, Positive attitude, Leadership, Team player, Expertise, Initiative, Patience, Hard work, Creativity, Problem solver

29. Tell me about a problem you had with a supervisor.
Biggest trap of all. This is a test to see if you will speak ill of your boss. If you fall for it and tell about a problem with a former boss, you may well below the interview right there. Stay positive and develop a poor memory about any trouble with a supervisor.

30. What has disappointed you about a job?
Don't get trivial or negative. Safe areas are few but can include:Not enough of a challenge. You were laid off in a reduction Company did not win a contract, which would have given you more responsibility.

31. Tell me about your ability to work under pressure.
You may say that you thrive under certain types of pressure. Give an example that relates to the type of position applied for.

32. Do your skills match this job or another job more closely?
Probably this one. Do not give fuel to the suspicion that you may want another job more than this one.

33. What motivates you to do your best on the job?
This is a personal trait that only you can say, but good examples are: Challenge, Achievement, Recognition

34. Are you willing to work overtime? Nights? Weekends?
This is up to you. Be totally honest.

35. How would you know you were successful on this job?
Several ways are good measures:You set high standards for yourself and meet them. Your outcomes are a success.Your boss tell you that you are successful

36. Would you be willing to relocate if required?
You should be clear on this with your family prior to the interview if you think there is a chance it may come up. Do not say yes just to get the job if the real answer is no. This can create a lot of problems later on in your career. Be honest at this point and save yourself uture grief.

37. Are you willing to put the interests of the organization ahead of your own?
This is a straight loyalty and dedication question. Do not worry about the deep ethical and philosophical implications. Just say yes.

38. Describe your management style.
Try to avoid labels. Some of the more common labels, like progressive, salesman or consensus, can have several meanings or descriptions depending on which management expert you listen to. The situational style is safe, because it says you will manage according to the situation, instead of one size fits all.

39. What have you learned from mistakes on the job?
Here you have to come up with something or you strain credibility. Make it small, well intentioned mistake with a positive lesson learned. An example would be working too far ahead of colleagues on a project and thus throwing coordination off.

40. Do you have any blind spots?
Trick question. If you know about blind spots, they are no longer blind spots. Do not reveal any personal areas of concern here. Let them do their own discovery on your bad points. Do not hand it to them.


41. If you were hiring a person for this job, what would you look for?
Be careful to mention traits that are needed and that you have.

42. Do you think you are overqualified for this position?
Regardless of your qualifications, state that you are very well qualified for the position.

43. How do you propose to compensate for your lack of experience?
First, if you have experience that the interviewer does not know about, bring that up: Then, point out (if true) that you are a hard working quick learner.

44. What qualities do you look for in a boss?
Be generic and positive. Safe qualities are knowledgeable, a sense of humor, fair, loyal to subordinates and holder of high standards. All bosses think they have these traits.

45. Tell me about a time when you helped resolve a dispute between others.
Pick a specific incident. Concentrate on your problem solving technique and not the dispute you settled.

46. What position do you prefer on a team working on a project?
Be honest. If you are comfortable in different roles, point that out.


47. Describe your work ethic.
Emphasize benefits to the organization. Things like, determination to get the job done and work hard but enjoy your work are good.

48. What has been your biggest professional disappointment?
Be sure that you refer to something that was beyond your control. Show acceptance and no negative feelings.

49. Tell me about the most fun you have had on the job.
Talk about having fun by accomplishing something for the organization.

50. Do you have any questions for me?
Always have some questions prepared. Questions prepared where you will be an asset to the organization are good. How soon will I be able to be productive? and What type of projects will I be able to assist on? are examples.

TANCET 2011 NOTIFICATION

“Common Entrance Test” Tamilnadu CET-2011
M.B.A. / M.C.A. / M.E. / M.Tech. / M.Arch. / M.Plan. DEGREE PROGRAMMES

The Anna University (Chennai) will conduct the 2011 edition of the Tamil Nadu Common Entrance Test (TANCET 2011) on May 29 and 30, 2011 . It is mandatory for students aspiring to join MBA, MCA, ME, MTech, M.Arch and MPlan postgraduate degree courses to appear for the TANCET.
The TANCET 2011 will be conducted in various centres in Chennai, Coimbatore, Erode, Karaikudi, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Chidambaram, Salem, Thanjavur, Villupuram, Virudhunagar, Nagercoil, Madurai and Karaikudi, a university press release said. A notification regarding the TANCET 2011 will be issued soon.
TANCET MBA: Anna University

TANCET 2011 Notification :-
Applications are invited for the TANCET 2011 to be conducted by Anna University Chennai on behalf of the Government of Tamil Nadu on May 29 and 30 2011 from candidates who seek admission to 1. M.B.A., 2. M.C.A. A and 3. M.E. / M.Tech., / M.Arch. / M.Plan. Degree programmes in Tamil Nadu for the year 2011-2012 offered at University Departments of Anna University Chennai, Anna University Coimbatore, Anna University Trichy, Anna University, Tirunelveli, Govt. Engineering, Arts and Science Colleges, Govt. Aided Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges, and Govt. Quota seats in self-financing Engineering, Arts & Science Colleges / standalone Institutions. Some Universities and Self–Financing Engineering Colleges may also opt to admit the students on the basis of TANCET 2011 for their quota of seats.
Other State candidates can appear for the entrance tests but, admission is subject to the eligibility conditions of the admitting authority / University.

TANCET 2011 ELIGIBILITY :-
1. MBA: A pass in any Degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern or a pass in any Degree with 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern.

2. MCA: A pass in any degree with 10 + 2 + 3/4 years pattern with Mathematics at + 2 level or Mathematics/Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level or a pass in 10 + 3 (Diploma) + 3 years pattern with Mathematics at Diploma level or Mathematics / Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.

3. M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan.: Details of the eligibility conditions will available in the website: www.annauniv.edu check out Eligibility Qualifications for admission 2011 to M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./M.Plan degree programmes in Anna Universities

Those who are appearing for final year / semester examination of the above qualifying degree in April / May 2011 can also apply for TANCET 2011.

TANCET 2011 Application forms and APPLICATION PROCESS :-
Application Form of TANCET 2011 is common for all the three entrance tests. Candidates have to submit only one application. The candidates have to pay a fee of Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC / ST Candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu on production of a copy of Permanent Community Certificate) as entrance test fee for any one of the Programmes either (1) M.B.A. or (2) M.C.A. or (3) M.E./M.Tech./M.Arch./ M.Plan.
If a candidate desires to appear for more than one programme, for every additional programme, he / she has to pay Rs.300/- (Rs.150/- for SC/ST candidates belonging to Tamil Nadu) along with the filled-in application.

SPOT REGISTRATION: Hall Tickets will be issued to the candidates who come in person to the following Co-ordinating Centres with cash or D.D. for the required amount towards Entrance Test fee and a copy of 10th Std. Mark Sheet.

TANCET 2011 Exam Centres :-
1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai, 2. Govt. College of Technology, Coimbatore, 3. Annamalai University, Chidambaram, 4. PSNA College of Engg. & Technology, Dindigul, 5. Institute of Road and Transport Technology, Erode, 6. Alagappa College of Engg. & Technology, Karaikudi, 7.Thiagarajar College of Engg., Madurai, 8. Govt. Polytechnic College, Nagercoil, 9. Govt. College of Engg., Salem, 10. Kunthavai Naachiyaar Govt. Arts College for Women, Thanjavur, 11. Govt. College of Engg., Tirunelveli, 12. Anna University Trichy, Trichy, 13. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore, 14. University College of Engg., Villupuram, 15. Kamaraj College of Engg., Virudhunagar.

REGISTRATION THROUGH INTERNET: The candidates can also register through internet by logging on to www.annauniv.edu/tancet2011.

1. Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, 2. Govt College of Technology, Coimbatore, 3. Thiagarajar College of Engg, Madurai, 4. Govt College of Engg, Salem, 5. Bishop Heber College, Trichy, 6. Govt. College of Engg, Tirunelveli and 7. Thanthai Periyar Govt. Institute of Technology, Vellore.

Issue of TANCET Application Form 2011:
Candidates can also obtain the Application form for TANCET either 1) in Person (or) 2) by Post (or) 3) by Internet Registration.

TANCET 2011 Application Form :-
Application Form is common for all the three entrance tests.
The completed application (registered through Internet) should reach The Secretary, TANCET, Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 600 025 on or before 26.04.2011, by 5.30 p.m.
TANCET MCA Entrance Exam
TANCET 2011 Examination Centres: Examination Centres: 1.Chennai, 2.Coimbatore, 3.Chidambaram, 4.Dindigul, 5.Erode, 6.Karaikudi, 7.Madurai, 8.Nagercoil, 9.Salem, 10.Thanjavur, 11.Tirunelveli, 12.Trichy, 13.Vellore, 14.Villupuram, 15.Virudhunagar.

The completed application forms of TANCET 2011 should reach The Secretary, TANCET, Examination Centre, Anna University Chennai, Chennai 600 025 on or before 26.04.2011, by 5.30 p.m.. The Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered at any cost.

TANCET - 2011 Applications from 29.3.2011 The Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of The Director, Entrance Examinations, Anna University Chennai, payable at Chennai, obtained from any Nationalized bank on or after 29.03.2011.

TANCET results 2011 are out check out TANCET RESULTS

for more info on TANCET 2011, application forms and notifications visit www.annauniv.edu

CONTINUATION OF AD

1556 Death of Humayun and accession of Akbar
1556 Second Battle of Panipat, Akbar defeats Hemu
1565 Battle of Talikota
1568-1595 Akbar captures Chittor, Ranthambor, Gujarat, Bengal, Kashmir, Sind, Orissa, Central India and Qandh

1600 Queen Elizabeth grants Charter to the company of merchants in London to trade with the east
1605 Death of Akbar and accession of Jahangir
1616 St.Thomas Roe received by Jahangir
1627 Death of Jahangir
1627 Birth of Shivaji
1628 Shah Jahan proclaimed Emperor
1630 Annexation of Ahmednagar
1658 Accession of Aurangzeb
1674 Shivaji assumes royal title
1680 Death of Aurangzeb
1686 Annexation of Colconda
1707 Death of Aurangzeb
1707-1712 Reign of Bahadur Shah
1717 Farrukhsiyar grants firman to the English Company exempting their trade in Bengal from payment of duties in return for lumpsum payment of Rs.3000 per annum
1739 Nadir Shah occupies Delhi
1744-1748 First Anglo-French Carnatic War
1748-1754 Second Anglo-French Carnatic War
1757-1763 Third Anglo-French Carnatic War
1747-1761 Invasion of Ahmad Shah Abdali
1757 Battle of Plassey. The British establish control over the rich provinces of Bihar, Bengal and Orissa
1760 Battle of Wandiwash. French are decisively defeated by the British and the French dream of an empire in India comes to an end
1761 Third Battle of Panipat – Abdali defeats the Marathas
1764-1765 The Battle of Buxar. Introduction of dual system of Government in Bengal
1767-1769 First Anglo-Mysore War
1770 The great famine of Bengal
1772 End of dual government in Bengal. The Company starts direct administration of Bengal. Warren Hastings assumes office as governor.

1773 The Regulating Act
1775-1782 First Anglo-Maratha War
1780-1784 Second Anglo-Maratha War
1784 Pitt’s India Act
1790 Third Anglo-Mysore War
1793 Permanent settlement introduced in Bengal
1798-1805 Wellesley in Governor General in Bengal
1813 Charter Act
1814-1816 Anglo-Nepal War
1817-1818 Third Anglo-Maratha War. Marathas decisively defeated. Prohibition of sati
1829 Prohibition of sati
1833 Renewal of the company’s charter and abolition of its trading rights.
1839 Death of Ranjit Singh. New treaty forced on the Amirs of Sind
1843 British annex Sind
1845-1846 Second Anglo-Sikh War and annexation of Punjab
1853 First Railway line in India from Bombay to Thana is opened. First telegraph line from Calcutta to Agra. Renewal of the Company’s charter.
1854 Charles Wood’s dispatch on Indian education.
1857 Outbreak of a vast revolt. Establishment of universities at Bombay, Calcutta and Madras.
1858 British government takes over administration of British India from the East India Company. Queen Victoria’s proclamation.
1861 The Indian Councils Act. Enactment of the Indian Civil and Criminal Code
1865 Telegraphic communication with Europe opens
1869 Opening of the Suez Canal
1876-1877 Delhi Durbar. The Queen of England proclaimed Empress of India

1883 Ilbert Bill
1885 The Indian National Congress is founded
1892 Indian Councils Act passed
1905 Partition of Bengal announced
1906 Muslim League formed at Dacca
1911 King George V visits India. A durbar held at Delhi. The capital of India is transferred from Calcutta to Delhi. Partition of Bengal is annulled
1914 Outbreak of World War I
1916 Foundation of the Banaras Hindu University is laid. Home Rule league founded the Indian National Congress and Muslim League sign Lucknow pact
1917, April Gandhi launches Champaran campaign in Bihar to focus attention on grievances of Indigoplanters. Montague’s announcement regarding introduction of a responsible Government in India.
1918 Trade union movement begins in India. All India Depressed Classer League formed
1919, April 6 Call for all-India hartal against Rowlatt Bills.
1919, April 9 Deportation of Dr Satyapal and Dr Kitchlew. Trouble begins at Amritsar April 13 Jallianwala Bagh tragedy at Amritsar. Government of India Act, 1919 Passed
1920 First meeting of the All-India Trade Union Congress. Foundation of
Aligarh Muslim University laid. Hunter Commission Report on Jallianwala Bagh massacre published. First Non-corporation movement Launched by Gandhi.
1922, Feb Violent incidents at Chauri Chaura. Gandhi calls of Noncooperation movement
1925 Communist Party of India organized at Kanpur
1927 Appointment of Simon Commission
1928 Nehru Report

1929 Congress adopts the goal of complete independence for India
1930 Feb 14 Congress passes Civil Disobedience movement resolution March 12 Gandhi begins Dandi march to manufacture illegal salt. First round table Conference held in London.
1931 Gandhi-Irwin Pact. Civil disobedience movement suspended. Second round table conference held.
1932 R MacDonald announces communal award (modified by the Poona Pact, September 24)
1935 Government of India Act, 1935, passed
1937 Congress ministries formed in provinces
1938 All-India Kisan Sabha formed
1939 Subbash Chandra Bose resigns as president of the Congress. Second world war begins. Resignation of congress ministries in provinces
1940 Muslim League adopts the Pakistan resolution. Congress starts individual civil disobedience movement.
1941 Death of Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
1942, Feb Japanese bombardment of Rangoon. Singpore falls. March-April Cripps Mission visits India
August-Sep Quit India movement launched
1945 Simla conference held
1946, March- June Cabinet mission visits India. Elections for constituent Assembly
held July Jawaharlal Nehru heads Interim government December 9 Indian constituent assembly meets at Delhi
1947, Feb 20 Lord Attlee announces Britain’s decision to transfer power to Indian before June,
1948 June 3 Lord Mountbatten announces transfer of power in August 1947 July Indian independence Act passed by British parliament. India is to be partitioned. August 15 India become free
1948 Jan 30 Death of Gandhi
1949, Nov 26 Adoption of New Constitution

1950, Jan 26 Constitution of India comes into force and India becomes a Republic