hi all…this was my civil services interview on 27 March 2010,fore noon session. I went in and greeted the members. Chairman(cm) asked me to sit
*CM :* So, you are from Miss Hill school,gwalior?
*ME :* yes sir..
*CM :* oh! i am also from the same school
*ME :* I smiled. Great sir.
*CM :* So,now tell me, why its known as miss hill?
*ME :* Sir,named on miss Agnes Hill,the founder who established it in 1900.
*CM :* ok.what did she do before that?
*ME :* Sorry sir! I am not aware.
*CM :* Kamaal hai!!
*ME :* (smile)
*CM :* She used to teach the kids of royal dynasty.
*ME :* Thank you sir.
*CM :* Can u guess,wich maharaja’s time she worked?
*ME :* Madhav Rao Scindia IInd
*CM and all Members: *Arey!
*ME :* Sorry sir,slip of tongue..its Madhav Rao Scindia Ist
*CM :* Now, lets come out of Gwalior.
*CM :* What is your opinion about foreign university’s bill?
*ME :* Sir,i feel it will help in raising the benchmarks and providing more options..but some checks and balances are required.
*CM :* Is it a competition betwen equals or unequals?
*ME :* Sir,as of now its competition between unequals. And thats why it should be monitored and regulated.
*CM :* What kind of checks?
*ME :* Sir,curriculum must be the same as they offer abroad. Then, exorbitant fee should not be charged. It should be in national interest and in tandem with Indian culture.
*CM :* You have used a very interesting term”Indian Culture”. I have never understood it. Now tell me, wat do you mean by it?
*ME :* Sir, its the existing socio- economic- political conditions. The way of living life in india. For example, IIT and IIM should teach managemnt and technology, which caters to our needs.
*CM :* No..indian culture…tell me..you are dressed in a sari, so a girl dressed in skirt should not be imparted education?
*ME :* No sir, definitely not, thats not wat i mean..
*CM :* Then?
*ME :* Sir,i meant that it should be sensitive to the indian society.
*CM :* When i go to Gurudwara, i cover my head.
*ME :* Thats what my point is sir.
cm n all members: You are a science student, be concrete. Dont be abstract.
*ME :* Right sir.
*CM :* Ok, so..my son who is born in America, stands nowhere infront of these youngsters who eat pizzas, use slangs and swirl to the tunes of shalika?
*Another Member Corrected CM :* sir… Shakira??
*CM :* Yes, yes…Mexican singer..Shakira.
*ME :* sir.
*CM :* So? what is Indian culture?
*ME :* Sir, the socio-political conditions of India are different from rest of the world. We are emotional people…religious beliefs…(cm interrupted)
*CM :* So, you mean, some other religions should be barred from education?
*ME :* Absolutely not sir. That’s what I am saying…Indian Secularism. We are different!!
*CM :* Aap apne ko fasaa rahey ho
*ME :* I smiled
*CM :* Ok ok. Forget it. Now, you come from Gwalior…There was a news recently where a political leader was given 101 salutes of rounds. Stupid people (laughs loudly)
*ME :* Yes sir.
*CM :* As a DM , what you would have done?
*ME :* Sir, i wouldn’t have allowed it.
*CM :* Ok, you wouldn’t have allowed it. Which section of IPC prohibits it?
*ME :* Sorry sir,i am not aware .
*CM :* Ok..so, you would have done what?
*ME :* Sir,i am sure, had i been the DM, i had known, what to do. But,as of now…i would say, i have take legal expertise and taken an action in legal framework.
m4: Oh..but you don’t know IPC section?
*ME :* Yes sir, i dont know that. But I know that firing in public is an offence.
*CM :* Anurima, your common sense is at its right place. And for a public offence, you can lodge an FIR.
*ME :* Thank you sir. Right sir, I would have done the same.
m 4: And you can seize the arms, cancel their licences also.
*ME :* Thank you sir. I would have done this also.
*CM :* Ok..now tell me who are Sahariyas?
*ME :* Sir, Sahariyas are the tribals who inhabit Gwalior, Morena, Raisen….
*CM :* Ok, tell me what’s their economic condition?
*ME :* Sir, they are weavers..kabirpanthis.
*CM :* No, no..economic condition?
*ME :* Sir, it’s not very good.
*CM :* Which area is having hunger and starvation more than Ethiopia and Sudan?
*ME :* Sorry sir, I am not aware.
*CM :* Its Sahariya belt.
*ME :* Thank u sir, i will take a note of it.
*CM :* Suppose, you are DM at Morena..what would you do to tackle it?
*ME :* Sir,effective implementation of PDS and TPDs. Bringing them under MGREGA, generating employment…by using food coupons, various subsidies and making sure they reach the needy.
*CM :* Ok. Now have you heard of honour killings?
*ME :* Yes sir.
*CM :* In your area also, there are honour killings.
*ME :* Yes sir.
*CM :* Suppose you are DM or IPS officer of Morena, a couple is being set to fire by a panchayat, what would you do?
*ME :* Sir,i would be flanked by many people, well armed and immediately i shall provide security cover to the couple. Nextly, i shall try to strike a conversation with people.
*CM :* Ok..scene changed..they dont listen to you. They are just going to murder the couple..your reaction?
*ME :* Sir,i wud take massive number of staff and somehow try to snatch the couple from their hands.
*CM :* Hav you been to any village there?
*ME :* Yes sir!
*CM :* Then, you think those people listen to anybody?(laughs)
*ME :* Sir, thats why, i said..i will take a large number of people.
*CM :* Ok, and if in that case, a few people are to be killed..what would you do?
*ME :* Sir, violence wouldn’t be my first priority.
*M4 :* Then? You will allow the couple to die?
*ME :* No sir.
*M4 :* But you said, you won’t resort to violence?
*ME :* Sir, i said..violence won’t be the first priority..but if i am left with no options…i will.
*CM :* Ok..if that means 7 people killed..who happen to be from the home minister’s party…and then your job??
*ME :* Sir,i would resort to violent methods if i am left with nothing else.
*CM :* Tell me,u will shoot or you won’t?
*ME :* I will go ahead sir.
*CM :* Think again….
*ME :* Sir, i am joining the services after lot of thinking. If this step helps in making a mark..i will go ahead.
*CM :* I wish that, wen you join services, you stick to your word.
*ME :* I shall never disappoint you, sir.
*CM :* Ok, can you trace India’s Foreign Policy over the last 60 years.
*ME :* Yes sir.
*CM :* Do that.
*ME :* NAM, Panchsheel, Rationalism, Pragmatism now…… I answered in detail.
*CM :* Is it a success?
*ME :* Yes sir.
*CM :* After 26/11,we are still talking with Pakistan, who’s not doing anything. USA giving aid to Pakistan. We are building relations with it also. How is it successful?
*ME :* Sir,we have followed madhyam marga (Middle Path) always.
*M4 :* Another abstract! (all smile)
*CM :* You say, IFP is successful. I say, its a failure. Defend yourself.
*ME :* Sir, we have always believed in talking and sorting out the issues. We have favoured sharing a common platform and exchanging notes. A terrible stand of violence would lead to bad consequences.
*CM :* Ok.
*M1 :* You come from gwalior. A Baarat in your area is considered to be good, when usmein bahut wardi aur bandookein ho?
*ME :* Smile
*M1 :* Do you appreciate this?
*ME :* Yes sir.
*M1 :* Why is it so?
*ME :* Sir, law and order is a problem there. Criminals are many. Hence, uniform is associated with power and dignity.
*M1 :* And such baarats have higher dowries?
*ME :* Smile…yes sir.
*M1 :* She is smiling!!
*M1 :* What is the meaning of your name?
*ME :* Sir, modified form of arunima….
*M1 :* Ravines are a problem in your area….any schemes?
*ME :* Yes sir. (I provide all details)
*M1 :* Tell me various welfare schemes by your state govt for females.
*ME :* Janani suraksha, Gaaon ki beti…..( in detail)
*M2 :* Bhopal gas tragedy, poison, has the compensation been paid….then?
*M3 :* (lady member): Sarva shiksha abhiyaan….if its successful. Mid day meals…its pros and cons
*M4* asked me to differentiate between cellular biology, microbiology and biotech. Then,he asked me to give examples of contribution of biotech to food and health, then asked me what are antibiotics? Is attaining them a biological process or chemical? Then, i was told my interview is over.
I thanked all. All wished me best of luck for future. I thanked all again. *M2 *laughed and said, Anurima! I wished i could understand your name better. All laughed. I also joined in….and got back!
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