Question Bank With Answers (English)

Bharath Scouts and Guides,
Karnataka
Davangere
District Association
Pravesh
To
Rajyapuraskar
Questions and Answer Key

PRAVESH
What is the full name of Baden Powell?
Ans Lord Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powell.
Q.1 When and where was Baden Powell born?
Ans 22ndFebruary 1857 at 16 Stenhope Street, London.
Q.2 What is Paxhil?
Ans Baden Powell’s house is named as Paxhil.
Q.3 What is the full name of lady Baden Powell?
Ans Miss. Olave St. Clair Soames.
Q.4 When did Scouting come in to existence?
Ans In the year 1907.
Q.5 When did Scouting begin in India?
Q.6 When did guiding begin in India?
Q.7 How many parts are there in Scout/Guide promise?
Ans Three parts
(a) To do my duty to God and my Country
(b) To help other people and
(c) To obey the S/G law
Q.8 When is Scout/Guide sign shown?
Ans (a) At the time of taking oath/promise
(b) To show his/her identification
(c ) At the time of reaffirmation of S/G Promise
Q.9 Who composed Scout/Guide Flag Song?
Ans Shri Daya Shankar Bhat.
Q.10 What is the duration of singing the flag song?
Ans 45 Seconds
Q.11 Who composed Scout/Guide prays song?
Ans Veer Dev Veer.
Q.12 What is the duration of singing the prayer song?
Ans 90 Seconds
Q.13 Who composed National Anthem?
Ans Rabindra Nath Tagore.
Q.14 What is the duration of the National Anthem?
Ans 52 Seconds
Q.15 What is the ratio of the National Flag?
Ans 3:2.
17. When was the First experimental scout camp was held?
Ans. In 1907 at Brownsea Island, English Channel
18. From whom did BP learn the practice of ‘Left hand Shake’?
Ans.Ashanthi Tribes
Q.19 What is the minimum age to join the scout movement?
Ans 10 Yrs.
Q.20 In which side of the pocket/Sleeve membership badge is to be worn?
Ans Left pocket (Scout)/ Left sleeve (Guide).
Q.21 Which level of Scouting Guiding movement is also known as‘Tenderfoot’?
Ans Pravesh
Q.22 In 1921 and 1937, who were the persons related to our movement visited India?
Ans Baden Powell and Lady Baden Powell.
Q.23 November 7this an important day for BS&G. What is the importance? Ans Flag
day/Foundation day of BS & G.
Q.24 On whose honour is the Scout/Guide promise administered? Ans On
one’s own honour.
Q.25 A Scout/Guide saves every paisa .Which point of S/G law is being referred here? Ans 8thpoint of
S/G Law.
Q.26 Physically strong, mentally awake and morally straight. To achieve What, do we give this explanation?
Ans S/G Motto – Be prepared.
Q.27 When you meet somebody who is in uniform, but you are not in Uniform,
How do you identify yourself as a part of the movement? Ans By showing the
scout/guide sign.
Q.28 A flag is 120 cms long and 100 cms wide. Is this proportion correct?
Ans Wrong: 3:2 à120 cms : 80 cms
Q.29 Trefoil is imposed on Fleur–de-lis in our BS & G flag. What does it denote?
Ans Three fold of promise.
Q.30 Name the flower denoting the three parts of the promise in S & G movement
which is from Canada.
Ans Fleur-de-lis.
Q.31 B S & G emblem comprises of (a) Trefoil (b) Fleur-de-lis and a 3 part. What
is it?
Ans Ashok Chakra.
Q.32 International brotherhood is denoted by a basic knot. Which is that knot
it?
Ans Reef knot.
Q.33 Where is our National bird seen in Scout uniform?
Ans On the cap badge.
Q.34. Who designed the World Guide Flag?
Ans.Miss.FrokhKariass from Norway
Q.35 Who wrote the book Aids to Scouting? Ans.
Baden Powell
Q.36 Where is the international training centre?
Ans.Gilwell Park, London
Q.37 Who started scouting in India? Ans.
Dr.G.S.Arundale withDr.AnnieBesant
Q.38 Who wrote the story of Kim?
Ans. Rudyard Kipling
Q.39 For how many days, Mafeking war take place?
Ans.217Days
Q.40 Expand WAGGGS
Ans.WorldAssociation of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Q.41 Expand WOSM
Ans. Wordl Organisation of Scout Movement
Q.42. Name the only world that can be replaced in S/G promise? Ans. God
with Dharma
Q.43. When and where was the first All-India jamboree held?
Ans.Delhi, 1937, 1-7, Feb.
Q.44. What do the two stars in the World Scout Flag denote?
Ans. Law and promise
Q.45. What does Ashok Chakra in the middle of BS&G Flag denote? Ans. It denotes
the Indian character of the movement.
PRAVESH QUESTION BANK

Law and promise
1) Write the Scout Promise (3 Marks)
2) Write the points of Scout Law in order ( 5 Marks)
3) The word ‘God’ in the promise can be substituted by the word …………………….( 1)
4)Which point of scout law emphasizes the scouts to be economical? (1) Answer Key : 3)
Dharma 4) A Scout is Thrifty.
Scout Salute, Motto, Left Hand Shake and Patrol Leader Duty
1) What are the three ways of achieving the scout motto? (2)
2) Why do the Scouts go for Left Hand Shake when they meet each other?
3) Who salutes in the March past?
4) When do we show scout sign?
5) Write any duties of a patrol leader?
Answer Key : 1) Physically strong, Mentally awake and morally straight 2) a) The left hand is closer to the
heart b) the bravest of the brave shake hand with the left 3) The Leader 4) At the time of taking the promise,
at the time of reaffirming the promise and to tell other scouts when you are not in uniform that you too
belong to scout movement 5) to lead the patrol, to be the chairman of PIC, to plan the activities of the patrol,
to represent the patrol in the COH etc.
Songs
1. Write the Scout Prayer (3)
2. Write the Flag Song (3)
3. Write the National Anthem (3)
4. Write the poet of Scout Prayer song and duration of flag song.(1) Answer: 4)
Veer Dev Veer ; 45 Seconds

History of Scouting ( 10 X1 = 10 Marks)
1. Full name of BP
2. Place and DOB of BP
3. What did BP bring to the Scout movement from the Zulu Tribes?
4. What does ‘Impessa’ mean?
5. When and Where was the first experimental scout camp held?
6. Expand: WOSC
7. When was the Scout movement granted the royal charter?
8. When did the BS&G come into existence?
9. When was the first All-India jamboree held after Independence?
10. Write the full name of Mrs.B.P.
Base IV:Answers: 1) Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powel 2) Sten Hope Street, London, 22/02/1857 3) Long
necklace of wooden beads 4) The wolf that never sleeps 5) 107 at Brownsea Island, English Channel 6) World
Organisation of Scout movement 7) 1912 No.7, 1950 9) 1953 10)Ms.OlaveSt.ClairSoames
Flags
1. Draw and label a) Patrol Flag b) National Flag c) BS&G Flag and d) World scout flag ( 4X2 = 8 Marks)
2. What does the ‘Petal’ in the BS&G Flag denote? (1)
3. Which knot is the symbol of scout brotherhood? (1) Answer:
2) Three parts of the promise 3) Reef Knot

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PRAVESH QUESTION BANK

History of Scouting
1. Name the tribal chief from whom BP got the practice of Left Hand Shake. (King Prempeh )
2. When and where was the first scout rally organized? (Crystal palace on 1909)
3. When did BP visit India first? (1921)
4. Who is the present president of the Bharat Scouts and Guides?(Rameshwar Thakur)
5. Who is known as the ‘Hero of Mafeking’? (Baden Powell)
Flags
1. What is the size of National Flag? (3:2)
2. What is the international colour of Scouting? (Pruple)
3. What do the 3 petals in the Scout Flag stand for?(Three parts of the Scout promise)
4. What is the background colour of World Scout Flag?(Purple)
5. What is the significance of 2 stars in the WSF? (Promise and Law)
6. What is the shape and colour of Patrol Flag? ( White colour, triangular shape, patrol name in red)
PRATHAM SOPAN
Q.1 Who is the chairman of Patrol in Conrail? Ans
Patrol Leader.
Q.2 What is Patrol Corner?
Ans A place where the members of a patrol meet discuss and carry out the patrol activities.
Q.3 How can protect the end of a rope from fraying out? Ans By
whipping.
Q.4 Which knot is used in bandages? Ans
Reef Knot.
Q.5 Which knot is used for Life Saving? Ans
Bow Line.
Q.6 Who is the Chairman of Patrol-in-Council? Ans
Patrol Leader Concerned.
Q.7 Who is the leader of the smallest unit of a group/company? Ans Patrol
Leader.
Q.8 To join two slippery ropes, which knot is to be used? Ans
Fisherman Knot.
Q.9 To call the troop leader, what whistle signal would you use? Ans One
long blast followed by three short blasts.
Q.10 Which exercise is the only BP six exercise done with feet apart? Ans 5th
Q.11 In first aid, base, point , ends and sides are all the parts of what? Ans A
triangular bandage.
Q.12 Which sling is used to support only the wrist? Ans
Cuff and collar sling.
Q.13 Which knot is used to tie parcels? Ans
Reef Knot.
Q.14 Which knot is used to shorten a rope without cutting it? Ans Sheep
shank.
Q.15 Expand COH Ans
Court of Honour
Q.16 What is the size of the Patrol Flag?
Ans 20cm X 30cm X 30 cm(Base = 20 cm, Side = 30 cm)
Q.17 If two stones are kept one over the other, and the smaller one to one side,
what does is show?
Ans To go to the side shown by smaller one.
Q.18 Which knot is known as the king of knots? Ans.
Bowline
Q.19 What is the shape of the patrol flag? Ans.
Triangle
Q.20 What is the smallest unit of a troop/company? Ans
Patrol
Q.21 Which knot is known as the Hercules Knot? Ans.
Reef Knot
22. What is the health salt called? Ans. ORS
(Oral Rehydration Solution)
23. What does drill mean?
Ans. It means training the individual to certain movement immediately.
24. Which knot is used to tie a sheet of cloth to a rope? Ans.
Sheet Bend
25. If the strands of a rope are getting frayed out in the middle, how can your secure and give strength to
the weak portion?
Ans. With the help of a Sheep Shank
26. Which hitch is used to make a cloth line? Ans.
Clove hitch
27. Which hitch is the starting point for all the lashings, except diagonal lashing? Ans. Clove
hitch
28. Which BP’s Six exercise is known as cone exercise? Ans.
Fourth exercise
29. Which is the only BP’s six exercise which is supposed to be done barefoot? Ans. Sixth
exercise.
30. Write any four contents of a First Aid box.
Ans.Adhesive plaster, roller bandage, triangular bandage, gauze, cotton, Dettol, scissors, salt
31. Write any five pressure points.

Ans. Occipital, Facial, Temporal, Carotid, Subclavian, Brachial, Radial Ulnar, Palmar Arch, Femoral, Anterior
Tribal
32. Who are all the members of COH.
Ans. Troop leader, Assistant Troop leader, troop scribe, troop secretary, patrol leaders. Asst. patrol leaders can
attend on invitation. SM and ASMs-are supervisors.
CUMULATIVE QUESTION BANK: PRATHAM SOPAN, DWITIYA SOPAN AND TRITIYA SOPAN
(TOPICS INCLUDED: Woodcraft signs and signals (4), Whipping(2), Knots and Hitches (5), First Aid(17),
Fire (3), Compass (10), Mapping (6) & Lashings(3)) 1.What are woodcraft signs? (1)
2.What is the wood craft sign for Danger and Message five paces away? (2) 3.Which whistle signal is used to
call the patrol leaders?(1) (one long blast & few short blasts)
4. What is the purpose of whipping?(1) (To prevent the ends of a rope from fraying out)
5. Write any two types of whipping?(1) (American Whipping, Sailmaker’s whipping, West Country
Whipping)
6. Which knot is used for tying the bundles and parcels?(1) (Called as Dhobi knot) (Reef Knot)
7. Which knot is used for tying two ends of different thickness?(1) (Sheet Bend) 8.Which is the life saving
knot?(1) (Bowline)
9. Which hitch is used for tying badminton nets?(1)(Clove Hitch)
10. Which knot is used for giving strength to the weak portion of the rope?(1) (Sheep Shank)
11. Write any two aims of First Aid?(2) (Preserve Life, Promote Recovery, Prevent the worsening of the
condition of the casualty)
12. Write any 6 contents of FA Box (3).
13. What are the types of bandages?(3) (Triangular Bandage, Roller Bandage and Special Bandages like Many
Tailed or ‘T’ Bandages)
14. What are the three types of slings?(3) ( Arm Sling, Cuff and Collar Sling andSt.John’ssling or
Triangular suspension sling)
15. What is choking?(1) (Objects getting struck in your windpipe) 16.What is fracture?(1)
( A bone is cracked or broken)

17. What is the difference between Burn and Scald?(1) (Burns are injuries to tissues caused by heat, friction,
electricity, radiation, or chemicals. Scalds are a type of burn caused by a hot liquid or steam)
18. Which knot is used for tying bandages and why? (2)(Reef Knot; easy to untie) 19.Name the sling used for
giving support to Wrist only?(1) (Cuff and Collar Sling)
20. What are the precautions in case of gas leak?(2)
21. Bucket Chain Method is used for ……………………..(1) (Extinguishing fire) 22.Write any two
types of compass? (2)(Card Compass, Needle Compass) 23.What are the cardinal and semi-cardinal
points in a compass?(4) 24.What is bearing?(1)(Angle measured clockwise from the North)
25.What is the backward bearing?(1) (the angle from the Object to the North) 26.How many tertiary / three-
lettered points are there in a compass?(1) (8) 27.Give two constellations using which North can be found out?
(1)(Orion, Big Hunter, Cassiopia, Lady in the Chair, Saptharishi etc)
28. Write any two types of maps? (1) (political, cultural, physical, cartographic, wall maps, weather maps,
topographical maps etc.)
29. What is a scale in mapping?(1) ( the ratio between two points on the ground and the same two points on
the map)
30. Write any two conventional signs. (1)
31. What are contour lines?(1) (lines joining the points of same altitude above mean sea level)
32. What is the colour of contour lines?(1) (Brown)
33. What lines are called as Northings and Eastings in Mapping?(1) (lines drawn horizontally and vertically in
maps to locate the places)
34. Which lashing is used for making improvised flagpole(1) (Sheer lashing mark1 / parallel lashing)
35. To give a support to the heavy banana plantation, what lashing can be used to make supporting
legs(1).(Sheer lashing Mark2 / Round lashing)
36.Name the only lashing starts with timber hitch(1) (Diagonal lashing)
PRATHAM SOPAN QUESTION BANK
Woodcraft Signs
1. What are woodcraft signs?
2. What is the wood craft sign for ……(Danger, Camp this Way, Gone Home, Friendly people, food here, wait
here, message five paces away, drinking water, dirty water)(Any 3 signs) OR
Show 3 woodcraft signs and ask the meaning of that.
Whipping
1. What is the purpose of whipping? (To prevent the ends of a rope from fraying out)
2. What are the types of whipping? (American Whipping, Sailmaker’s whipping, West Country Whipping)
3. Demonstrate whipping.
Knots and Hitches
1. Which knot is used for tying the bundles and parcels? (Called as Dhobi knot) (Reef Knot)
2. Which is used for tying two ends of different thickness? (Sheet Bend)
3. Which is the life saving knot? (Bowline)
4. Which is used for tying badminton nets?(Clove Hitch)
5. Which is used for giving strength to the weak portion of the rope? (Sheep Shank)
6. Demonstrate any two knots / hitches
First Aid (Theory)
1. What are the 3 aims of First Aid? (3 Ps) (Preserve Life, Promote Recovery, Prevent the worsening of the
2. Write 5 contents of FA Box.
3. What are the three types of bandages? (Triangular Bandage, Roller Bandage and Special Bandages like many
tailed or ‘T’ Bandages)
4. What are the three types of slings? ( Arm Sling, Cuff and Collar Sling andSt.John’ssling)
5. Which knot is used for tying bandages and why?
6. Name the sling used for giving support to Wrist only?
Cooking
1. Nutrients needed for a healthy body
2. Vitamins and their benefits
3. Materials needed for cooking for a specific number of people to be served

DWITIYA SOPAN
Q.1 Bucket chain is a method used for what? Ans
Putting out fire.
Q.2 What are the various degrees of burns?
Ans I degree burns, II degree burns and III degree burns.
Q.3 What is a sprain?
Ans Tearing of the ligaments of the joint and the tissues round the joint.
Q.4 What is the skill of approximation? Ans
Estimation.
Q.5 What is the maximum error allowed in estimation? Ans 25
%.
Q.6 Similar triangle method, Nepolean method, Compass method, Fold paper
method, Lobstick method, Parallax method- are all different methods used for what?
Ans For measuring width/distance.
Q.7 What is the difference between sheer lashing and parallel lashing? Ans No
frapping in parallel lashing.
Q.8 Name any 4 camp tools?
Ans Handsaw, Chopper, hammer, Hand axe, Knife, Wedges.
Q.9 Name any two constellations which help to identify North & directions.
Ans Saptarishi(Great bear/Plough), Cassiopia/Lady in the Chair / Orion, the Hunter.
Q.10 Soda bicarbonate is used in the first aid for what? Ans
Stings of wasp, bee and scorpion.
Q.11 When do we ask a patient to breathe through the nose ? In giving first aid for
what?
Ans Nose bleeding.
Q.12 What is the company game called when wood craft signs are used? Ans
Companywide game.
Q.13 What is the minimum period for which you should work as a Pratham
Sopan guide to qualify for Dwitiya Sopan?
Ans Nine months.
Q.14 What will be the minimum age for qualifying for Dwitiya Sopan? Ans 10
years nine months.
Q.15. Which hitch is used to tie the logs of wood?

Ans.Timber Hitch
Q.16. What hitch is used to make a rope ladder?
Ans.Marline Spike Hitch / Lever Hitch
Q.17. To make a tripod, which lashing is used? Ans.
Figure of Eight Lashing
Q.18 To support a bunch of bananas hanging in a banana plant, which lashing do you use to make
supporting legs?
Ans. Sheer Lashing
Q.19 To join two poles at 900to each other, which lashing is used? Ans. Square
lashing
Q.20 When the poles are crossing each other, which lashing would you use to time them together?
Ans. Diagonal lashing
Q.21 Name the only lashing which starts with the timber hitch? Ans.
Diagonal Lashing
Q.22 What should be your direction when you are putting out the grass fire? Ans. Facing
the wind
Q,23 What is the difference between needle compass and card compass?
Ans. In the needle compass, the needle rotates; In the card compass, card rotates.
Q.24. How many tertiary(three lettered) points are there in a compass? Ans.8
Q.25 In a 16 points compass, what is the angle of measurement between any two points? Ans. 22.50
Q.26.There are seven stars in that constellation. The stars 1 and 2 point towards pole star which helps to find
north. Which is this constellation?
Ans. Saptharishi/Great bear / Plough
Q.27 If forward bearing of an object is 450, What would be the backward bearing? Ans. 2250
Q.28 In case of a fracture in collar bone, which sling would you use?
Ans.St.John’sSling / Triangular suspension sling
Q.29 What is the difference between burns and scalds.
Ans. Burns are caused by dry heat while scalds are due to moist heat.
Q.30. Which part of the scout uniform can be used for making a stretcher? Ans. Shirts /
Scarf
Q.31. In which method of estimation, a stiff brimmed hat is used?

Ans. Napolean method.
Q.31.a. Where do you put a timber hitch in a trestle? Ans. To
tie the diagonal braces at the centre Q.31.b.What is backward
bearing?
Ans.Theangle measured from the object to the observer Q.31.c.Name the
constellation which looks like an inverted ‘W’. Ans. Cassiopia / Lady in the
Chair
Q.32 Which lashing is used to increase the length of the poles? Ans.
Parallel lashing/ Sheer lashing mark II / Round lashing
Q.33 How many points are there in a compass? Ans. 16
Q.34 How many proficiency badges are to be earned in Dwitiya sopan ? Ans. One
Q.35 Name any three methods of building fire. Ans.
Trench fire, Pyramid fire, Star fire
Q.36 What is pace? Ans.
Length of one step.
Q.37 How many types of north are there? What are they? Ans. Three
types. Grid north, true north and magnetic north
Q.38 From which direction is bearing measured? Ans.
From clock-wise direction
Q.39 What is the duration of community work in dwitiya sopan? Ans. One
month
Q.40 450angle in compass denotes what direction? Ans.
North East
Q.41 Which direction shows the pole star?
Ans.North
Q.42.The complete or partial breakage of bone is called as ? Ans. Fracture
Q.43 What is the weight of an axe and the length of its wooden hand? Ans. 750
grams ; 50-55 cms
Q.44 If your method of fire building has three thick woods as the enclosure, what is that method fire
building called?
Ans. Foundation Fire
Q.45 In case of fire due to short circuits, which gas is used to put off the fire?
Ans. CO2
Q.46 What is the use of draw hitch?
Ans. To climb up a tree and climb down a tree using a rope.
Q.47. Which kind of triangular bandage is used for the scalp? Ans. Broad
Bandage
Q.48 Which kind of triangular bandage is used for cuff and collar sling? Ans. Narrow
Bandage
Q.49. What are the four cardinal/primary points in a compass? Ans. North,
South, East and West
Q.50 Which is used for signaling in Semaphore signaling? Ans.
Flag/Flags
Whipping)
knot?(1) (Bowline)

the map)
33. What lines are called as Northings and Eastings in Mapping?(1) (lines drawn horizontally and vertically in
maps to locate the places)
DWITIYA SOPAN QUESTION BANK

Lashing
1. Which lashing is used for making improvised flagpole.
2. To give a support to the heavy banana plantation, what lashing can be used to make supporting legs.
3. Name the only lashing starts with timber hitch.
4. Demonstrate Figure of Eight lashing, Sheer Lashing Mark 1 and 2, Square lashing and Diagonal lashing.
Fire
1. What are precautions you would take in case of fire?
2. How to tackle dry grass fire?
3. What are the precautions in case of gas leak?
4. Bucket Chain Method is used for ……………………..
Compass
1. What are the two types of compasses?
2. What are the cardinal and semi-cardinal points in a compass?
3. What is bearing?
4. What is the backward bearing?
5. How many tertiary / three-lettered points are there in a compass?
6. Give few constellations using which North can be found out?

TRITIYA SOPAN
1. Name any two methods of Whipping.
Ans. American Whipping, Sailmaker whipping and West Country Whipping
2. What is the other name for draw hitch? Ans.
Highway man’s Hitch
3. What knot is used to rescue people from the top of a building under fire or collaped building?
Ans. Fireman’s Chair knot
4. Which hitch is used to tie the end of a rope to the peg while making an improvised shelter?
Ans. Round a turn and two half hitches
5. What are the four parts of a trestle?
Ans. Transom, Ledger, Legs and Diagonal braces
6. In Inch to foot method, how many steps are taken from the foot of the tree? Ans. 11 Units
7. H/L = h/l is the formula used to find the height of an object in which method? Ans. Shadow
method
8. What is the sudden loss of consciousness, usually preceded by a feeling of weakness and dizziness
called?
Ans. Fainting
9. When a baby swallows a coin and it blocks the breathing passages, what is it called as ? Ans. Choking
10. What does RF in map reading stand for? Ans.
Representative Fraction
11. What are the horizontal lines, numbered from south to north, in a map called? Ans. Northings
12. Name the imaginary lines on the map which join all the adjacent places of same height above the mean
sea level?
Ans. Contour lines
13. What is the use of contour lines? Ans. To
show relief features on the map
14. Expand CPR
Ans. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation
15. What is ABC in first aid and resuscitation?

Ans. Airway, Breathing and Circulation
16. What is the type of fracture wherein the injured bone is cutting open the skin and gets in contact with
the outside air?
Ans. Compound / Open fracture
17. How many square lashings are there in a trestle? Ans. Four
18. Which knot is used to pull a heavy load? Ans.
Manharness knot
19. Which knot is used in rescuing a person trapped in fire? Ans.
Fireman’s Chair knot
20. Name any three types of splices.
Ans. Short splice, Back splice and eye splice.
21. What is the use of a trestle? Ans. To
make bridges and towers.
22. What is the full form of LPG.
Ans. Liquified Petroleum Gas
23. How many proficiency badges are to be earned in Tritiya Sopan? Ans. Three
proficiency badges
24. What is a scale?
Ans. The ratio of distance between two points on the map and the distance between same points on the
ground.
25. Where are conventional signs used? Ans. In
maps
26. Give any two methods of preparing the map?
Ans. Plane Table method, Road Traverse method, Triangulation Method
27. In Ttritiya sopan, hike of how many kilometres hike is to be taken up/ Ans. Hike on
Foot : 10 Kms and Hike by cycle:30 Kms
28. Who prepares maps in India? Ans.
Survey of India, Dehradun
29. What are the five D’s in Mapping?
Ans. Direction, Distance, Demarcation, Details and Destination
30. What are the different types of maps?
Ans. Topographical maps, cadastral maps, wall maps, atlas maps, physical maps and cultural/economic maps.
31. What does the colour black denote in a map?

Ans. Roads and boundaries
32. What is the colour of contour lines? Ans.
Brown
33. In the linear scale, how many divisions are there? Ans. Two
– Primary and Secondary.
34. Instead of what activity, proficiency badges can be taken in Tritiya Sopan? Ans. Instead of
Swimming
35. In the centemetre-metre method, how many units are taken from the foot of an object? Ans. 09 units
36. The morse code letters and numerals are made up of what? Ans. Dots
and Dashes
37. What are back splice used for?
Ans. To keep the end of the rope intact from unlaying strands.
38. What for short splices are used?
Ans.Tojoin two ropes of the same thickness without tying a knot so that it can be passed throw a pully.
39. What for eye splice is used?
Ans. It is used to make an eye at the end of the rope.
40. How many stars are there in Orion constellation? Ans. 14
41. Stings are caused by which insect? Ans.
Wasps, bees, scorpions etc.
42. What are grid lines?
Ans. Vertical and horizontal lines which divide the map into many squares 43.Why do you use a
profile in map reading?
Ans. To find out the nature of relief feature
44. How many divisions are there in linear scale? Ans. 2
(Primary divisions and secondary divisions)
45. What is the difference between map, atlas and globe?
Ans. Map is the pictorial representation of whole or part of the earth drawn on a scale in a flat surface; atlas is
a book of maps; globe is the spherical representation of the earth.

Whipping)
knot?(1) (Bowline)

the map)
33. What lines are called as Northings and Eastings in Mapping?(1) (lines drawn horizontally and vertically
in maps to locate the places)
TRITIYA SOPAN QUESTION BANK PACK -01

1. What are the different types of maps?
2. What is a scale in mapping?
3. What do you mean by ‘Linear Scale’?
4. What are conventional signs?
5. What is a grid reference?
6. What are contour lines?
7. What is the colour of contour lines?
8. Give few conventional signs used in mapping.
9. What lines are called as Northings and Eastings in Mapping?

RAJYAPURASKAR
1. What should be the minimum age of a S/G to attend the Rajyapuraskar testing camp? Ans. 13 years
2. Who awards the Rajyapurskar certificate? Ans.
Governor / State secretary
3. On which sleeve, rajyapuraskar badge is to be worn? Ans. Left
arm sleeve
4. How many proficiency badges are to be earned by a Rajyapuraskar S/G ? Ans. 5 by scouts
; 4 by guides
5. Name any two proficiency badges of Group A in the Rajyapuraskar. Ans.
Camper, Signaller, Electrician, Tailor
6. To which group, does Public Health proficiency badge of Rajyapurakar belong to? Ans. Group B
7. Name the proficiency badge which is special as it is signed by the state chief commissioner?
Ans. World Conservation
8. How many nights should a Tritiya sopan scout /guide spend for ‘Camper’ proficiency badge?
Ans. 06 Nights
9. What is the colour of the cross sign of Child Nurse proficiency badge? Ans. Green
10. Which proficiency badge is related to ‘Van Mahotsav’? Ans.
Ecologist
11. When do we celebrate Leprosy Day in India?
Ans.30th Jan.
12. How many illiterate people or children should be taught three R’s ( Reading, writing and arithmetic)
in ‘Literacy’ proficiency badge?
Ans. 10
13. To which group of proficiency badges, Nutrition educator belongs to ? Ans. Group B
14. How many people should be helped to get checked for leprosy in Rural Worker proficiency
badge?
Ans.50people
15. What is the duration of completion of the activity – planting and taking care of 10 plants – in the
soil conversation proficiency badge?
Ans. 30 Days
16. Which method of signaling is used in ‘Signaller’ proficiency badge? Ans.
Semaphore
17. Who organizes the Rajyapuraskar Testing Camp?
Ans. State Association under the supervision of the state organizing commissioner.
18. What word is written in Rajyapuraskar Badge? Ans.
Seva
19. What symbol is found above the word seva in the Rajyapuraskar badge? Ans. Ashok
Chakra
20. How many point programme is to be followed in ‘leprosy’ proficiency badge? Ans. Five point
programme of BS&G
21. What symbol is found below the word seva in the Rajyapuraskar badge? Ans. BS&G
Emblem
22. What is the total number of proficiency badges to be earned by a tritiya sopan S/G to appear for the
Rajyapuraskar testing camp?
Ans. 09 by Scouts; 08 by Guides
23. Children or people of what age group can be taught under ‘Literacy’ proficiency badge? Ans. 15-40
GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Who is your Divisional Commissioner?
2. Who is your District Commissioner? (S/G)
3. Who is your Deputy Divisional Commissioner?
4. When was the First Indian Jamboree held?
Ans. 1937 (before independence); 1953 ( after independence)
5. Where is the National Training Centre of BS&G located? Ans.
Pachmarhi, MP
6. Where is the National Headquarters of BS&G? Ans. M
G Road, I P Estate,New Delhi
7. Who is the National Commissioner of BS&G? Ans.
Lalit Mohan Jain
8. Where is National Adventure Institute of BS&G located? Ans.
Pachmarhi, MP
9. On whose honour, our BS&G headquarters building is named? Ans.
Lakshmi Mazumdar
10. Expand JOTA
Ans. Jamboree On The Air
11. Expand JOTI
Ans. Jamboree On The Internet 12.Expand
APRO
Ans.Aims, Policy, Rules and Organization

13. Who countersigns the proficiency badge certificates? Ans.
District Commissioner
14. How many chapters are there in Scouting for Boys? Ans.09
15. How many campfire yarns are there in Scouting for Boys? Ans.26
16. After you become 18 years old, if you want to continue in this movement, what is the name given to
you?
Ans. Scouts – Rovers; Guides – Rangers
17. Name the four world centres
Ans. Our Chalet (Switzerland), Paxlodge(London), Our Catana(Mexico) and Sangam(Pune, India)
18. Who was the first national commissioner in Scouting?
Ans.Hridaya Nath Kunjuru
19. Who is the chief patron of BS&G?
Ans.ThePresident of India
20. What are the basic principles of BS&G? Ans.Dutytoward
God, Duty to others and Duty to Self.
21. Who is the chief commissioner of KVS State BS&G? Ans.
Shri.Avinash Dixit
22. How many proficiency badges are given in toto in APRO for Scouts? Ans. 94
23. Where is the international headquarters of scouting? Ans.
Geneva
24. What are Kim’s Games?
Ans. The games for training of your senses.(Sense training games)

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PRAVESH QUESTION BANK

1) Write the Scout Promise (3 Marks)

2) Write the points of Scout Law in order ( 5 Marks)

Dharma 4) A Scout is Thrifty.

3) Who salutes in the March past?

4) When do we show scout sign?

5) Write any duties of a patrol leader?

to represent the patrol in the COH etc.

1. Write the Scout Prayer (3)

2. Write the Flag Song (3)

3. Write the National Anthem (3)

Veer Dev Veer ; 45 Seconds

2. Place and DOB of BP

4. What does ‘Impessa’ mean?

7. When was the Scout movement granted the royal charter?

8. When did the BS&G come into existence?

9. When was the first All-India jamboree held after Independence?

10. Write the full name of Mrs.B.P.

Organisation of Scout movement 7) 1912 No.7, 1950 9) 1953 10)Ms.OlaveSt.ClairSoames

2. What does the ‘Petal’ in the BS&G Flag denote? (1)

3. Which knot is the symbol of scout brotherhood? (1) Answer:

2) Three parts of the promise 3) Reef Knot

PRAVESH QUESTION BANK

3. When did BP visit India first? (1921)

5. Who is known as the ‘Hero of Mafeking’? (Baden Powell)

1. What is the size of National Flag? (3:2)

2. What is the international colour of Scouting? (Pruple)

4. What is the background colour of World Scout Flag?(Purple)

5. What is the significance of 2 stars in the WSF? (Promise and Law)

Q.2 What is Patrol Corner?

Q.4 Which knot is used in bandages? Ans

Q.5 Which knot is used for Life Saving? Ans

Q.6 Who is the Chairman of Patrol-in-Council? Ans

Patrol Leader Concerned.

Q.8 To join two slippery ropes, which knot is to be used? Ans

long blast followed by three short blasts.

Q.12 Which sling is used to support only the wrist? Ans

Cuff and collar sling.

Q.13 Which knot is used to tie parcels? Ans

Q.15 Expand COH Ans

Ans 20cm X 30cm X 30 cm(Base = 20 cm, Side = 30 cm)

what does is show?

Ans To go to the side shown by smaller one.

Q.18 Which knot is known as the king of knots? Ans.

Q.19 What is the shape of the patrol flag? Ans.

Q.20 What is the smallest unit of a troop/company? Ans

Q.21 Which knot is known as the Hercules Knot? Ans.

22. What is the health salt called? Ans. ORS

(Oral Rehydration Solution)

23. What does drill mean?

Ans. It means training the individual to certain movement immediately.

24. Which knot is used to tie a sheet of cloth to a rope? Ans.

the weak portion?

Ans. With the help of a Sheep Shank

26. Which hitch is used to make a cloth line? Ans.

28. Which BP’s Six exercise is known as cone exercise? Ans.

30. Write any four contents of a First Aid box.