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good interview...all the best. Btw during my interview also these distracting things came in,....but they were samosas, tea and roasted almonds!!! And suddenly my stomach growled...hehe.
Even M3 who was asking ques at that time, was looking at the lady member having rasgulla and he wanted to get rid of me asap so that he also could njy that delicious, yummy, mouthwatering rosogulla! He knew that I had figured that out.
Ohh Boy , they actually do that to distract .. I think I would behave like persons who acted in Alpenlibe's ad .. X_X
good interview...all the best. Btw during my interview also these distracting things came in,....but they were samosas, tea and roasted almonds!!! And suddenly my stomach growled...hehe.
Even M3 who was asking ques at that time, was looking at the lady member having rasgulla and he wanted to get rid of me asap so that he also could njy that delicious, yummy, mouthwatering rosogulla! He knew that I had figured that out.
Ohh Boy , they actually do that to distract .. I think I would behave like persons who acted in Alpenlibe's ad .. X_X
good interview...all the best. Btw during my interview also these distracting things came in,....but they were samosas, tea and roasted almonds!!! And suddenly my stomach growled...hehe.
Even M3 who was asking ques at that time, was looking at the lady member having rasgulla and he wanted to get rid of me asap so that he also could njy that delicious, yummy, mouthwatering rosogulla! He knew that I had figured that out.
Ohh Boy , they actually do that to distract .. I think I would behave like persons who acted in Alpenlibe's ad .. X_X
good interview...all the best. Btw during my interview also these distracting things came in,....but they were samosas, tea and roasted almonds!!! And suddenly my stomach growled...hehe.
Even M3 who was asking ques at that time, was looking at the lady member having rasgulla and he wanted to get rid of me asap so that he also could njy that delicious, yummy, mouthwatering rosogulla! He knew that I had figured that out.
Ohh Boy , they actually do that to distract .. I think I would behave like persons who acted in Alpenlibe's ad .. X_X
in my case, I was not distracted as such but continued answering the ques. But there started a search for cockroach!! Yeah right.....the panel member told me to wait till the scene clears out as all the members were distracted with the noise in the room. This also made the moment a light and humorous one. After the waiter went out, they told me to continue with what I was saying. This gave me two benefits. First, I was able to think more about the ques and second, I could admire those snacks quietly as well 8->
David sir's board 2nd May, 2014 Duration- 30 mins (a few more questions have occurred to me since last time)
CM Q. You have a very interesting name. What does it mean? A.
Q. But you are Hindu, are you not? A. I am by birth, sir. It is actually a very secular name. It is not only Hindus and Muslims, but also Sikhs that have this name. For example,
Q. I see. There is also a government scheme with the same name. Do you know what it's for? A.
Q. What all factors do you think parents consider before they name their children? A. Sir, there are a number of factors. Children may be given names which embody the values the parents hope they will one day develop. They may be named after grandparents, beloved relatives or family friends. They may also be named after famous historical figures, film stars, sports persons, successful politicians and so on. Then sir... they may be given names which have some special significance for the parents, such as... a word from a favorite song perhaps? (said very sheepishly)
Q. Good, but I think you are missing something. Aren't we Indians a very superstitious people? A. Oh, yes, sir. (batteesi) Children may also be named according to astrology or numerology.
Q. What is the difference between astrology and astronomy? A. Sir, astrology is based on the assumption that the movement of celestial bodies like the stars and planets affects our future and can be used to predict it. It is a study of the relationship between the two. Astronomy, on the other hand sir, is a study of celestial bodies and phenomena for scientific or academic purposes.
Q. Can you name some famous astrologers of India? A. Bejan Daruwalla, sir. And Ayushman Khurrana's father.
Q. Who? (amused) A. Um, the actor Ayushman Khurrana sir. His father is a noted astrologer.
Q. You don't know his name? A. I think it's P. Khurrana, sir, but I'm not sure what the 'P' stands for!
Q. It's fine. So why have you put DANICS and DANIPS above so many Group A services? A. Sir, the nature of work they offer seems to closely resemble that of the I.A.S and I.P.S. And sir, I thought it would be interesting to work in Delhi or in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. That's why, sir.
Q. Hmm. You are from a U.T. and have studied in another U.T. One of these U.T.s wants to be a state and the other is being claimed by two states. Why do we need these U.T.s at all? A. We need the U.T.s to be U.T.s for different reasons, sir. The islands are strategically important and need to be under Central control. Delhi is a U.T because it is the National Capital and is too administratively complex to be dealt with as part of a state- but is simultaneously too small to be its own state. Chandigarh sir, is a U.T. to prevent administrative disputes between Punjab-
Q. Good, good. I think you know. There are a number of coaching centres in these places- Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee nagar. Are they any useful, you think? A. Sir, I think these coaching centres are useful to the extent that they give aspirants a good sense of the competition involved, and help them see where they stand among others. They also, at the very minimum, orient candidates towards the syllabus of the exam. Further sir, civils preparation can be very lonely business, so the coaching centre culture keeps aspirants upbeat and socially connected. But for the most part, sir, I think civils preparation is self-study, and while coaching centres can only show the way, it is up to the candidates to walk it down. Also, sir, a lot of these coaching centres are prohibitively expensive and hence out of bounds for a large number of candidates from poor backgrounds. That also needs to be corrected.
Q. Did you vote? Good. Your city had an excellent turnout. What message would you give Mumbai and Bangalore? A. Sir, I'd tell them that being the financial and technology capitals of the country respectively, they ought to have set examples for the whole country to follow. Some of the poorest and most illiterate constituencies of the country have seen turnouts exceeding 80%. People expected Mumbai and Bangalore, with their well-educated, financially-secure urban populations, to have voted in droves. They rather let the country down.
Q. What is this Sinn Fein party all about? A. Sir, Sinn Fein is a Irish nationalist party seeking the unification of North and South Ireland, and Irish separation from Great Britain.
Q. It is said India and Ireland are similar in many ways. Can you list a few? A. Sir... both of us experienced English imperialism and struggled against it. Both countries had home rule movements, led by Annie Besant. And sir...er... both countries are members of the Commonwealth today.
Q. This is all one point. Anything else? A. I'm sorry, sir. This is all that comes to mind.
(CM nods at M1)
M1 Q. Why do you want to join civil services? Don't you want to study further? A. (gave a well-rehearsed answer for the first part.) Sir, I do want to study further, and have been pursuing my Masters at IGNOU alongside.
Q. Sania Mirza is doing exceptionally well in doubles, isn't she? She has reached the final of the Portugal Open. Why is she playing better in doubles than in singles? A. I'm not sure, sir. Perhaps age has caught up with her and she is unable to perform as well in singles. But on the other hand, she has been able to establish good complementarity with other players, so she's doing well in doubles. (M1 looks unconvinced)
Q. Why don't you like cricket though? Your IPL team is performing very well. There is this player called... Called what? A. No, no, sir. I like cricket as much as the next Indian. Yes, sir, KXIP is doing quite well. Glenn Maxwell, sir, I think?
Q. Yes. Today there was some new development in the IPR regime between India and US. What was it? Does it change anything? A. Sir, US withheld a downgradation of India to 'Priority Foreign Country,' which would have meant a junking of our IPR regime. USA merely put off the decision, sir- so while a welcome step, it does not necessarily mean a long term shift in policy. Maybe they did not want to start things off on a bad note with the new government.
(CM hands it over to M2)
M2 Q. Yours is a very old college. Who founded it and when? A. Shri Krishan Dassji Gurwale, sir. In 1899.
Q. And who's the principal? A. It is Mr. Pradyuman Kumar, sir.
Q. It's opposite St. Stephen's, isn't it? What road divides these two rivals? A. Sudhir Bose Marg, sir... (pause). But they are the only ones who insist it is a rivalry, sir! (M2 laughs. Score!)
Q. What is the reason for skyrocketing cutoffs in DU? A. There are two reasons, sir. First, there simply are not enough seats to accomodate the rising tide of high school graduates. Many DU colleges suffer from critical infrastructure shortages and this needs to be remedied. Further, sir, there is a shortage of excellent colleges outside DU that could attract students with high marks. World-class counter-magnet colleges need to be developed all over the country, sir, to relieve DU of some of this pressure.
Q. What were the cutoffs for your course in the year of your selection and the two years after that? A. 88% in my year, sir. I'm not sure about the years after that, sir, but it was definitely higher.
Q. Why do students prefer North campus to South campus? A. Sir, while both North and South campuses have excellent colleges, North Campus has a far more vibrant and active campus life. There is a greater sense of community as all the colleges are close to each other. The colleges in South Campus are scattered, so it is quieter there. Further sir, more top ranked colleges are in the North Campus, so it is usually more sought after.
M3 Q. There was something about this year being an El Niño year. Why should we be worried? A. Sir, El Nino adversely affects the Indian monsoon, sir. The meterological department has already forecast a below-normal monsoon for this year. It may not be good for our crop production.
Q. What are pressure groups? A. Sir, they are interest groups that try to shape and influence government policies without actually being a part of government. They may be of different types and use a variety of methods to influence government policy.
Q. Are the pressure groups in India different from those in America? A. Sir, American pressure groups are primarily the big business houses. They use lobbying to swing political decisions in their favour and patronise political parties through donations, grants and fundraisers. They are institutional and well-organised. Indian pressure groups are generally more informal, sir- farmers groups, khap panchayats, caste organisations, etc. They influence decisions through their electoral strength, or by organising protests and dharnas. Though even we have business groups, sir.
(Passed over to M4)
M4 Q. There are a lot of zeros in your phone number. What will you do if I multiply you by zero? A. I'd be very grateful sir. I'm running in negative at the moment. (grins. M3, M2 laugh, Chairman stoic!)
Q. Asked me some strange question based on the the skyrocketing cutoffs question. Don't remember exactly what he was asking.
Q. Have you heard of Khushwant Singh? Name his most famous book. Have you read it? What is it about? A. Yes, sir. It is 'Train to Pakistan,' sir. I have read it. It is about how a peaceful village called Mano Majra on the Indian side of the border is communalised during Partition. It explores how a number of morally ambiguous characters like a local thug- Jugga, a young communist- Iqbal, a local magistrate- Hukum Chand deal with the situation.
Q. Why does Jugga sacrifice himself? Did he do the right thing? A. Sir, Jugga sacrifices himself to save his lover and his unborn child, not to mention countless innocent Muslims. He does the right thing, sir, as it helps redeem him of a lifetime of wickedness.
Q. When Gabriel Garcia Marquez died, the world mourned. When Khushwant Singh died, only India mourned. Both writers are from the so-called third world countries, so the logic of cultural hegemony by the West cannot apply. Why is this? A. Sir, I think Marquez had greater international visibility as he had won the Nobel Prize for Literature, while Khushwant Singh had generally been honoured only on a national platform with a Padma Vibhushan. Then, sir, Marquez's magical realism, as in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' appealed broadly to an international audience, while Khushwant Singh's style of writing was quintessentially Indian in its subjects and themes. Hence, he never quite broke out internationally. Perhaps this is why, sir.
Q. So you write. Do you know what an epistolary novel is? A. Yes, sir. It's a novel written in the form of a letter or series of letters.
Q. How much do you write in a day? A. I don't write everyday, sir. I usually write only for competitions.
Q. You are a cartoonist as well. Do you like Tintin? A. Yes, sir, I love Tintin!
(CM returns)
CM Q. "A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" Which famous play is this line from? A. Sorry, sir. I don't know.
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2nd May, 2014
Duration- 30 mins
(a few more questions have occurred to me since last time)
CM
Q. You have a very interesting name. What does it mean?
A.
Q. But you are Hindu, are you not?
A. I am by birth, sir. It is actually a very secular name. It is not only Hindus and Muslims, but also Sikhs that have this name. For example,
Q. I see. There is also a government scheme with the same name. Do you know what it's for?
A.
Q. What all factors do you think parents consider before they name their children?
A. Sir, there are a number of factors. Children may be given names which embody the values the parents hope they will one day develop. They may be named after grandparents, beloved relatives or family friends. They may also be named after famous historical figures, film stars, sports persons, successful politicians and so on. Then sir... they may be given names which have some special significance for the parents, such as... a word from a favorite song perhaps? (said very sheepishly)
Q. Good, but I think you are missing something. Aren't we Indians a very superstitious people?
A. Oh, yes, sir. (batteesi) Children may also be named according to astrology or numerology.
Q. What is the difference between astrology and astronomy?
A. Sir, astrology is based on the assumption that the movement of celestial bodies like the stars and planets affects our future and can be used to predict it. It is a study of the relationship between the two. Astronomy, on the other hand sir, is a study of celestial bodies and phenomena for scientific or academic purposes.
Q. Can you name some famous astrologers of India?
A. Bejan Daruwalla, sir. And Ayushman Khurrana's father.
Q. Who? (amused)
A. Um, the actor Ayushman Khurrana sir. His father is a noted astrologer.
Q. You don't know his name?
A. I think it's P. Khurrana, sir, but I'm not sure what the 'P' stands for!
Q. It's fine. So why have you put DANICS and DANIPS above so many Group A services?
A. Sir, the nature of work they offer seems to closely resemble that of the I.A.S and I.P.S. And sir, I thought it would be interesting to work in Delhi or in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. That's why, sir.
Q. Hmm. You are from a U.T. and have studied in another U.T. One of these U.T.s wants to be a state and the other is being claimed by two states. Why do we need these U.T.s at all?
A. We need the U.T.s to be U.T.s for different reasons, sir. The islands are strategically important and need to be under Central control. Delhi is a U.T because it is the National Capital and is too administratively complex to be dealt with as part of a state- but is simultaneously too small to be its own state. Chandigarh sir, is a U.T. to prevent administrative disputes between Punjab-
Q. Good, good. I think you know. There are a number of coaching centres in these places- Rajendra Nagar and Mukherjee nagar. Are they any useful, you think?
A. Sir, I think these coaching centres are useful to the extent that they give aspirants a good sense of the competition involved, and help them see where they stand among others. They also, at the very minimum, orient candidates towards the syllabus of the exam. Further sir, civils preparation can be very lonely business, so the coaching centre culture keeps aspirants upbeat and socially connected. But for the most part, sir, I think civils preparation is self-study, and while coaching centres can only show the way, it is up to the candidates to walk it down. Also, sir, a lot of these coaching centres are prohibitively expensive and hence out of bounds for a large number of candidates from poor backgrounds. That also needs to be corrected.
Q. Did you vote? Good. Your city had an excellent turnout. What message would you give Mumbai and Bangalore?
A. Sir, I'd tell them that being the financial and technology capitals of the country respectively, they ought to have set examples for the whole country to follow. Some of the poorest and most illiterate constituencies of the country have seen turnouts exceeding 80%. People expected Mumbai and Bangalore, with their well-educated, financially-secure urban populations, to have voted in droves. They rather let the country down.
Q. What is this Sinn Fein party all about?
A. Sir, Sinn Fein is a Irish nationalist party seeking the unification of North and South Ireland, and Irish separation from Great Britain.
Q. It is said India and Ireland are similar in many ways. Can you list a few?
A. Sir... both of us experienced English imperialism and struggled against it. Both countries had home rule movements, led by Annie Besant. And sir...er... both countries are members of the Commonwealth today.
Q. This is all one point. Anything else?
A. I'm sorry, sir. This is all that comes to mind.
(CM nods at M1)
M1
Q. Why do you want to join civil services? Don't you want to study further?
A. (gave a well-rehearsed answer for the first part.) Sir, I do want to study further, and have been pursuing my Masters at IGNOU alongside.
Q. Sania Mirza is doing exceptionally well in doubles, isn't she? She has reached the final of the Portugal Open. Why is she playing better in doubles than in singles?
A. I'm not sure, sir. Perhaps age has caught up with her and she is unable to perform as well in singles. But on the other hand, she has been able to establish good complementarity with other players, so she's doing well in doubles. (M1 looks unconvinced)
Q. Why don't you like cricket though? Your IPL team is performing very well. There is this player called... Called what?
A. No, no, sir. I like cricket as much as the next Indian. Yes, sir, KXIP is doing quite well. Glenn Maxwell, sir, I think?
Q. Yes. Today there was some new development in the IPR regime between India and US. What was it? Does it change anything?
A. Sir, US withheld a downgradation of India to 'Priority Foreign Country,' which would have meant a junking of our IPR regime. USA merely put off the decision, sir- so while a welcome step, it does not necessarily mean a long term shift in policy. Maybe they did not want to start things off on a bad note with the new government.
(CM hands it over to M2)
M2
Q. Yours is a very old college. Who founded it and when?
A. Shri Krishan Dassji Gurwale, sir. In 1899.
Q. And who's the principal?
A. It is Mr. Pradyuman Kumar, sir.
Q. It's opposite St. Stephen's, isn't it? What road divides these two rivals?
A. Sudhir Bose Marg, sir... (pause). But they are the only ones who insist it is a rivalry, sir! (M2 laughs. Score!)
Q. What is the reason for skyrocketing cutoffs in DU?
A. There are two reasons, sir. First, there simply are not enough seats to accomodate the rising tide of high school graduates. Many DU colleges suffer from critical infrastructure shortages and this needs to be remedied. Further, sir, there is a shortage of excellent colleges outside DU that could attract students with high marks. World-class counter-magnet colleges need to be developed all over the country, sir, to relieve DU of some of this pressure.
Q. What were the cutoffs for your course in the year of your selection and the two years after that?
A. 88% in my year, sir. I'm not sure about the years after that, sir, but it was definitely higher.
Q. Why do students prefer North campus to South campus?
A. Sir, while both North and South campuses have excellent colleges, North Campus has a far more vibrant and active campus life. There is a greater sense of community as all the colleges are close to each other. The colleges in South Campus are scattered, so it is quieter there. Further sir, more top ranked colleges are in the North Campus, so it is usually more sought after.
(Over to M3)
M3
Q. There was something about this year being an El Niño year. Why should we be worried?
A. Sir, El Nino adversely affects the Indian monsoon, sir. The meterological department has already forecast a below-normal monsoon for this year. It may not be good for our crop production.
Q. What are pressure groups?
A. Sir, they are interest groups that try to shape and influence government policies without actually being a part of government. They may be of different types and use a variety of methods to influence government policy.
Q. Are the pressure groups in India different from those in America?
A. Sir, American pressure groups are primarily the big business houses. They use lobbying to swing political decisions in their favour and patronise political parties through donations, grants and fundraisers. They are institutional and well-organised. Indian pressure groups are generally more informal, sir- farmers groups, khap panchayats, caste organisations, etc. They influence decisions through their electoral strength, or by organising protests and dharnas. Though even we have business groups, sir.
(Passed over to M4)
M4
Q. There are a lot of zeros in your phone number. What will you do if I multiply you by zero?
A. I'd be very grateful sir. I'm running in negative at the moment. (grins. M3, M2 laugh, Chairman stoic!)
Q. Asked me some strange question based on the the skyrocketing cutoffs question. Don't remember exactly what he was asking.
Q. Have you heard of Khushwant Singh? Name his most famous book. Have you read it? What is it about?
A. Yes, sir. It is 'Train to Pakistan,' sir. I have read it. It is about how a peaceful village called Mano Majra on the Indian side of the border is communalised during Partition. It explores how a number of morally ambiguous characters like a local thug- Jugga, a young communist- Iqbal, a local magistrate- Hukum Chand deal with the situation.
Q. Why does Jugga sacrifice himself? Did he do the right thing?
A. Sir, Jugga sacrifices himself to save his lover and his unborn child, not to mention countless innocent Muslims. He does the right thing, sir, as it helps redeem him of a lifetime of wickedness.
Q. When Gabriel Garcia Marquez died, the world mourned. When Khushwant Singh died, only India mourned. Both writers are from the so-called third world countries, so the logic of cultural hegemony by the West cannot apply. Why is this?
A. Sir, I think Marquez had greater international visibility as he had won the Nobel Prize for Literature, while Khushwant Singh had generally been honoured only on a national platform with a Padma Vibhushan. Then, sir, Marquez's magical realism, as in 'One Hundred Years of Solitude' appealed broadly to an international audience, while Khushwant Singh's style of writing was quintessentially Indian in its subjects and themes. Hence, he never quite broke out internationally. Perhaps this is why, sir.
Q. So you write. Do you know what an epistolary novel is?
A. Yes, sir. It's a novel written in the form of a letter or series of letters.
Q. How much do you write in a day?
A. I don't write everyday, sir. I usually write only for competitions.
Q. You are a cartoonist as well. Do you like Tintin?
A. Yes, sir, I love Tintin!
(CM returns)
CM
Q. "A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse!" Which famous play is this line from?
A. Sorry, sir. I don't know.
Thank you *********, your interview is over.
204 may not be an optimistic score!