INDIVIDUAL SPEECH TEST

Individual Speech Test

Speech test is given to see if the candidate has the power of arresting the attention of the group.In fact, it simply means that the candidate is able to impress others by the manner of expression,fluency,clarity of thoughts and all this need to be done in just 3 minutes.

You will be given 3 to 4 subjects, out of which candidates need to choose only one topic.He/She can prepare the topic for 1 minute before making the speech.

Tips for Individual Speech Test

• Only select that topic about which you have the maximum no. of points in your mind.
• Arrange your points in a proper manner before starting your speech.
• Stand in a easy and gentle way, do not stand on one leg.
• Avoid Hand movements and leg movements as it shows your nervousness.
• Wish G.T.O and other mates before you start your speech.
• Be clear with your thoughts and approach.Avoid politics and controversial topics.

Examples of Individual Spech Test Topics

Following are some topics, which you can practice upon

• Disarmament
• Money- evil or blessing?
• Book you like most.
• Role of UNA
• Compulsory Military training.
• Which comes first, mental health or physical health?
• India's publicity abroad- is it adequate?
• Discipline and it's important.
• Which of the three services- Air Force, Navy or Army- should be increased in India?
• Science can abolish poverty in backyard countries.
• Classless society
• Importance of hobbies.
• My ideal of a teacher.
• Dignity of labour.
• SAARC
• cable TV
• Internet
• Medical Tourism 

WORD ASSOCIATION TEST

Word Association Test (WAT)

Nature and Scope

Word Association Test(WAT) is one of the tools in the Protection Technique, employed by modern psychologists to assess the personality traits of an individual.The important tools of the technique are the Thematic Appereception Test(TPT) and the Psychological situation test which are discussed in the following post.

PROCEDURE

In WAT ,a word written or printed on a cardboard is kept exposed to the candidates for 15 seconds and he is asked to write a sentence,using this word within that 15 seconds.

Total no. of words shown are 50. Since the time is very short candidates has no time to think and hense they are expected to go with there sudden reaction towards that sentence.

Important Tips 

• Write simple and brief sentences to save your time.
• Your sentence must have some meaning but avoid extra preaching.
• Avoid Negative and anti-social approach.
• You can use proverbs or familier saying but not in excess.
• Your words are representing you, so use them wisely.
• Be patient and unnerved, don't get excited.
• Leave some words if you are finding it difficult to deal with.
• Practice, Practice, Practice as much as you can.

Examples

HOME     -   A happy home leads to a happy life.

FRIEND   -   A good friend is a real asset.

Try these words

 FIND, GOAL, CLUB, ATTEMPT, PICK, FAULT, LUCK, LOVE, JUNK, WORK, JUMP, GIRL, WAIT, SAD, SNAKE, WALL, ARMY, MUSIC, RUN , KEEN, LIE, FALSE, TAKE.

Military Schools in India

Military Schools India

There are 5 Military schools in India.

• Chail Military School, CHAIIL (Simla hills, H.P.)
• Ajmer Military School, AJMER (Rajas-than)
• Bangalore Military School, BANGALORE (Karnataka)
• Belgaum Military School, BELGAUM (Karnataka)
• Dholpur Military School, DHOLPUR (Rajas-than)

Military schools were formaly known as King George V.Royal Indian military colleges and later as King George Schools.These schools provide education to the sons of Defense service personnel and prepared them for careers in the Armed forces.In 1952, the Miltary schools were reorganised as residential public schools for boys.Their objectives were enlarged and admissions were thrown open to the sons of Defense service Officers and civilians also.These schools are member schools of Indian public schools conference.Each Military school is also an army unit of the statys of catagory 'A' Training establishment of Indian Army.

These schools have produced a large no. of service officers.There are many senior officers of the rank of Generals and Brigadiers who are the proud product of these schools.

AIMS

The Aims of Military schools are :-

• to provide healthy,liberal and sound general education to boys between the age 10 to 20 years without religious inhibitions and prejusdices.
• to develop in them those qualities of mid,body and character which enables them to become useful and good citizen of India.
• to prepare them academically for all exams conducted by CBSE, New Delhi and UPSC.
• to fit them as leader in any walk of life.

MOTTO

The school motto is embodied in Sanskrit words "Shilam Parm Bhushanam" which means "character is the greatest virtue".

CONTROL

The schools are run by the ministry of defense,Government of Indian.They are catagory 'A' establishment of Indian Army,under the control of the Director General Military Training,Army headquarters,New Delhi.

FEATURES

• School Assembly
• Physical Training and Games
• NCC and Scouting
• Co-Corricular activities
• House system
• Messing
• Medical and Health Care
• Functions/Celebrations
• Recreation
• Computer Training
• Canteen
• Services like Washerman,Barbers,Cobblers,Gardeners and Carpenters

ADMISSIONS

The schools have 300 boarders each plus 30 day schoolars spread over from class 6th to 12th. 67% of the boarders vacancies are reserved for the sons of serving and retired JCO's and officers of the Army and the equivalent ranks in the Navy and Air Force,10% seats goes to the service officers and the remaining 13% go to civilians.From all catagories of seats 15% are reserved for Scheduled castes and 7.5% for the Scheduled Tribes.

Click this link to see, How to get admission in Military Schools 

Madras Regiment

 Madras Regiment

In the aftermath of the siege of Fort St. George Madras by the French in 1758 the East India company raised two battalions from the levies the same year.The number increased to 16 by 1765.By 1826 there were as many as 52 battalions at any one time.These had various designations:Madras Nartive Infantry,Madras pioneers and Carnatic Infantry etc.

By the close of 19th century and as a result of the reduction of the army the Madras battalion was reduced to 20.Another 17 were converted to 1st and 2nd Punjab regiments,1st/7th and 1st/10th Gurkha rifles.

Another singular factor associated with the Madras regiment:It had grenadier battalions as also a riffle corps,these were later disbanded.

Regimental center of Madras Regiment

Madukarai,Wellingten(Nilgiris) since 1947.

War Memorial of Madras Regiment

Wellington(Nilgiris)

MOTTO of Madras Regiment

Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha(It is glory to die doing one's duty).

War Cry of Madras Regiment

Veer Madrassi, Adi Kollu, Adi Kollu.

Battle Honours of Madras Regiment

Pre Indipendense

Changing of the Guards

Changing Of Guards 

'Changing of the Guards' is a military tradition,whose origin is lost in antiquity.From time immemorial Guards and Sentries at fort,Palaces and Defense establishment changes periodically to enable a fresh body of soldiers to take charge.

Every Saturday,it's time for the ceremonial change of guards at the Rashtrapati bhavan,New Delhi.Its' done with a 40 min. traditional ceremony Infantry Army Guards and President's Bodyguard change guard with clockwise precision.

The regal bearing and hard training of the noble mounts of the President's bodyguard,greatly enhanced by their superb ceremonial equipage,heavily embroidered saddle cloths,ceremonial bridles and bits,lend a regal dignity and spectacle of incomparable colors and pageantry at this ceremonial parade.

After inspection,officers of the guard take salute and march past smartly.After entering inside the Iron gates of Rastrapati bhavan,the new guard take position alongside the old guards for formal salutary.Then the sentries of the old and new guards exchange keys .At the end sentries of the new guards on duty take post and remainder troops march off on the tunes of "sare jahan se achcha".

This Saturday it was the exchange of guards between 15 JAK(Jammu and Kashmir) riffles--older unit and Madras regiment--New unit of Guards.

The Parachute Regiment

The Parachute Regiment

The Indian Parachute regiment was formed on 1 May 1945 consisting of 4 battalions and an equal no. of independent companies.

After the Independence the airborne battalion was split and 55th and 70th brigade remain in India with 6 para battalions.On 15th April 1952, the Parachute regiment was re-raised by absorbing 3 battalions namely

• The Punjab Regiment(PARA)
• The Maratha Regiment(PARA)
• The Kumaon Regiment(PARA)

On 01 May 1962,a training wing of Parachute Regiment was formed in Kota under the Brigade of the guards training center and thus start the direct recruitment and training for the Parachute regiment.After that the training center of Parachute regiment shifted to many locations but finally on 15th Jan 1992 , the center along with the pay and record and account office moved to Bangalore,which seems to be a key location.

Battle Honors of Parachute Regiment

As a part British Indian Army and UNO , the Parachute regiment has many battle honours.

VICTORIA CROSS

Naik Yeshwant Ghadge, VC (Posthumous) 

ASHOK CHAKRA

Captain AS Jasrotia, AC, SM (Posthumous) 

Major Sudhir Kumar Walia, AC, SM and Bar (Posthumous)

Paratrooper Sanjog Chhetri, AC (Posthumous) 

CAPT HARSHAN R, AC (PUSTHUMOUS) 

HAV BAHADUR SINGH BOHRA,AC (POSTHUMOUS) 

HAV GAJENDRA SINGH ,AC (POSTHUMOUS)

MAJOR MOHIT SHARMA, AC, SM (POSTHUMOUS) 

MAHA VIR CHAKRA

Brigadier Mohd Usman, MVC (Posthumous) 

Lt Col HK Virk, MVC

Major AK Ramaswamy, MVC (Posthumous)  

Major SMS Brar, MVC (Posthumous) 

Paratrooper Man Singh, MVC (Posthumous) 

Major SP Chopra, MVC (Posthumous) 

Lt Col Dharam Singh, MVC 

Major RS Dyal, MVC 

Lt Col S Bhawani Singh, MVC

Lt Col KS Pannu, MVC 

Major VK Berry, MVC 

Along with that 16 Kirti Chakra,61 Vir Chakra,63 Shurya Chakra,7 PVSM

 

Para Battalions

• 1 PARA(SF)
• 2 PARA(SF)
• 3 PARA(SF)
• 4 PARA(SF)
• 5 PARA
• 6 PARA
• 7 PARA
• 9 PARA(SF)
• 10 PARA(SF)
• 21 PARA(SF)

SF-Special Forces       

MOTTO of Parachute Regiment

Shatrujeet (The Conqueror)

Insignia of Parachute Regiment

The Guards Regiment
The Mechanized Infantry Regiment