NSS WRITTEN TEST MATERIAL

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NSS WRITTEN TEST MATERIAL

NSS-National Service Scheme
Motto-NOT ME, BUT YOU
This expresses the essence of democratic living and upholds the need for selfless services and appreciation of another man's point of view and also show consideration for fellow human beings. It underlines the welfare of an individual is ultimately dependent on the welfare of the society as a whole. Therefore it should be the aim of the N.S.S. to demonstrate this motto in its day-to-day activities.

NSS SYMBOL:

NSS was launched in 1969(Gandhis centenary year). Co-coordinator of IIT KGP NSS Unit-Prof.Goutam Saha Head of IIT KGP NSS Unit-Prof. P.K.Bhowmick
OBJECTIVES:

understand the community in which they work understand themselves in relation to their community identify the needs and problems of the community and involve them in problem solving process develop among themselves a sense of social and civic responsibility utilize their knowledge in finding practical solution to individual and community problems develop competence required for group living and sharing of responsibilities gain skills in mobilizing community participation acquire leadership qualities and democratic attitude develop capacity to meet emergencies and natural disasters practice national integration and social harmony

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ACTIVITIES:
Free Coaching Centre in and around Campus Environment protection Village/Underdeveloped school network Village/Underdeveloped youth network Participation in Govt. programs Survey of needs and plan/monitoring Cultural group NSS Meet Supporting Dept. initiatives NSS Camp Observing days of national importance NSS Newsletter, Website

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NEWSLETTER:

QUESTIONS:
1. What is the regional centre of IIT KGP NSS Unit? Answer: Kolkata 2. Write any 5 objectives of NSS? 3. Write any 6 activities of NSS? 4. State the motto of NSS and explain it. 5. Draw a rough sketch of NSS symbol/flag/badge. 6. Write the activities done by you during NSS briefly. 7. Write the things which you learnt during NSS. 8. What is the name of NSS newsletter in ITT KGP? Answer: Anuraag 9. Write about the activities mentioned in NSS newsletter. 10. Write any students speak which you like in NSS newsletter.

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11. To which government ministry, NSS belong? Answer: Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports or HRD

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12. When does NSS Day celebrated every year generally? Answer: 24th september 13. Where does main branch of NSS located? Answer: New Delhi 14. What are the awards presented for good service in NSS by central government? Answer: Indira Gandhi NSS awards 15. Explain the NSS symbol. Answer: The symbol for the NSS has been based on the giant Rath Wheel of the world famous Konark Sun Temple (The Black Pagoda) situated in Orissa, India. The wheel portrays the cycle of creation, preservation and release and signifies the movement in life across time and space, the symbol thus stands for continuity as well as change and implies the continuous striving of NSS for social change. 16. Explain the NSS Badge. Answer: The NSS Symbol is embossed on the badge. The eight bars in the wheel represent the 24 hours of a day. The red colour indicates that the volunteer is full of young blood that is lively, active, energetic and full of high spirit. The navy blue colour indicates the cosmos of which the NSS is tiny part, ready to contribute its share for the welfare of the mankind. 17. Who is present minister of youth affairs? Answer: Shri Ajay Maken

18. Write about village/community adopted by you. 19. Why do you prefer NSS to NCC, NSO? 20. Explain how you react and behave when your native place is affected by floods/cyclone/earthquake?

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