Scout Question Bank

SCOUT QUESTION BANK
PRAVESH
Q.1 What is the full name of Baden Powell?
Ans Lord Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powell.
Q.2 When and where was Baden Powell born?

Ans 22nd February 1857 at 16 Stenhope Street, London.
Q.3 What is Paxhil?
Ans Baden Powell’s house is named as Paxhil.
Q.4 What is the full name of lady Baden Powell?
Ans Miss. Olave St. Clair Soames.
Q.5 When did Scouting come in to existence?
Ans In the year 1907.
Q.6 When did Scouting begin in India?
Q.7 When did guiding begin in India?
Q.8 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.9 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.10 Who composed Scout/Guide Flag Song?
Ans Shri Daya Shankar Bhat.
Q.11 What is the duration of singing the flag song?
Ans 45 Seconds
Q.12 Who composed Scout/Guide prays song?
Ans Veer Dev Veer.
Q.13 What is the duration of singing the prayer song?
Ans 90 Seconds
Q.14 Who composed National Anthem?
Ans Rabindra Nath Tagore.
Q.15 What is the duration of the National Anthem?
Ans 52 Seconds
Q.16 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
‘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 7th is 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 8th point 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.Frokh Kariass 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 with Dr.Annie Besant
Q.38 Who wrote the story of Kim?
Ans. Rudyard Kipling
Q.39 For how many days, Mafeking war take place?
Ans. 217 Days
Q.40 Expand WAGGGS
Ans.World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Q.41 Expand WOSM
Ans. Wordl Organisation of Scout Movement
Q.42 When and where was the first All-India jamboree held?
Ans.Delhi, 1937, 1-7, Feb.
Q.43. Name the only world that can be replaced in S/G promise?
Ans. God with Dharma
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
HHHHHHHH.( 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) 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
Write the Scout Prayer (3)
Write the Flag Song (3)
Write the National Anthem (3)
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)
Full name of BP
Place and DOB of BP
What did BP bring to the Scout movement from the Zulu Tribes?
What does ‘Impessa’ mean?
When and Where was the first experimental scout camp held?
Expand: WOSM
When was the Scout movement granted the royal charter?
When did the BS&G come into existence?
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.Olave St.Clair Soames
Flags
Draw and label a) Patrol Flag b) National Flag c) BS&G Flag and d) World scout
flag ( 4X2 = 8 Marks)
What does the ‘Petal’ in the BS&G Flag denote? (1)
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
Name the tribal chief from whom BP got the practice of Left Hand Shake.
(King Prempeh )
When and where was the first scout rally organized? (Crystal palace on 1909)
When did BP visit India first? (1921)
Who is the present president of the Bharat Scouts and Guides?(Rameshwar
Thakur)
Who is known as the ‘Hero of Mafeking’? (Baden Powell)
Flags
What is the size of National Flag? (3:2)
What is the international colour of Scouting? (Pruple)
What do the 3 petals in the Scout Flag stand for?(Three parts of the Scout
promise)
What is the background colour of World Scout Flag?(Purple)
What is the significance of 2 stars in the WSF? (Promise and Law)
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
and St.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 HHHHHHHH..(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
What are woodcraft signs?
What is the wood craft sign for HH(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
What is the purpose of whipping? (To prevent the ends of a rope from fraying out)
What are the types of whipping? (American Whipping, Sailmaker’s whipping,
West Country Whipping)
Demonstrate whipping.
Knots and Hitches
Which knot is used for tying the bundles and parcels? (Called as Dhobi knot)
(Reef Knot)
Which is used for tying two ends of different thickness? (Sheet Bend)
Which is the life saving knot? (Bowline)
Which is used for tying badminton nets?(Clove Hitch)
Which is used for giving strength to the weak portion of the rope? (Sheep Shank)
Demonstrate any two knots / hitches
First Aid (Theory)
What are the 3 aims of First Aid? (3 Ps) (Preserve Life, Promote Recovery,
Write 5 contents of FA Box.
What are the three types of bandages? (Triangular Bandage, Roller Bandage and
Special Bandages like many tailed or ‘T’ Bandages)
What are the three types of slings? ( Arm Sling, Cuff and Collar Sling
and St.John’s sling)
Which knot is used for tying bandages and why?
Name the sling used for giving support to Wrist only?
Cooking
Nutrients needed for a healthy body
Vitamins and their benefits
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.Timbe 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 900 to 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’s Sling / 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.The angle 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.40 450 angle 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

TRITIYA SOPAN
Hitches (5), First Aid(17), Fire (3), Compass (10), Mapping (6) & Lashings(3))
few short blasts)
4. What is the purpose of whipping?(1) (To prevent the ends of a rope from
fraying out)
knot) (Reef Knot)
Bend)
9. Which hitch is used for tying badminton nets?(1)(Clove Hitch)
(Sheep Shank)
13. What are the types of bandages?(3) (Triangular Bandage, Roller Bandage
15. What is choking?(1) (Objects getting struck in your windpipe)
16. What is fracture?(1) ( A bone is cracked or broken)
Sling)
mean sea level)
DWITIYA SOPAN QUESTION BANK
Lashing
Which lashing is used for making improvised flagpole.
To give a support to the heavy banana plantation, what lashing can be used to
make supporting legs.
Name the only lashing starts with timber hitch.
Demonstrate Figure of Eight lashing, Sheer Lashing Mark 1 and 2, Square lashing
and Diagonal lashing.
Fire
What are precautions you would take in case of fire?
How to tackle dry grass fire?
What are the precautions in case of gas leak?
Bucket Chain Method is used for HHHHHHHH..
Compass
What are the two types of compasses?
What are the cardinal and semi-cardinal points in a compass?
What is bearing?
What is the backward bearing?
How many tertiary / three-lettered points are there in a compass?
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.To join 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.
TRITIYA SOPAN
Hitches (5), First Aid(17), Fire (3), Compass (10), Mapping (6) & Lashings(3))
few short blasts)
4. What is the purpose of whipping?(1) (To prevent the ends of a rope from
fraying out)
knot) (Reef Knot)
Bend)
9. Which hitch is used for tying badminton nets?(1)(Clove Hitch)
(Sheep Shank)
13. What are the types of bandages?(3) (Triangular Bandage, Roller Bandage
15. What is choking?(1) (Objects getting struck in your windpipe)
16. What is fracture?(1) ( A bone is cracked or broken)
Sling)
mean sea level)
TRITIYA SOPAN QUESTION BANK PACK -01
What are the different types of maps?
What is a scale in mapping?
What do you mean by ‘Linear Scale’?
What are conventional signs?
What is a grid reference?
What are contour lines?
What is the colour of contour lines?
Give few conventional signs used in mapping.
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.50 people
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.The President of India
20. What are the basic principles of BS&G?
Ans.Duty toward God, Duty to others and Duty to Self.
21. Who is the chief commissioner of Kerala State BS&G?
Ans.
22. How many proficiency badges are given in to in APRO for Scouts?
Ans.
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)
1. Who is the founder of Scouting / Guiding?
Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell.
2. Where was Baden-Powell born? When?
In Gilwell, on Feb 22, 1857.
3. What the full name B.P?

Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell.
4. Who was B.P’s mother?

Daughter of the British Admiral W. T. Sonyth.
5. Who was Joseph Brewer Smith?

B. P’s great grandfather.
6. When did B. P’s father die?

When Robert was about three years old.
7. Where did B. P study?

Charterhouse School in London.
8. What was B. P’s hobby in his childhood?

Hiking, camping, sailing and tracing the source of the river Thames.
9. When did B.P. become a captain?
B.P. became a captain in British army at 26.
10. What was the nickname given to B. P. by the Africans?

IMPESSA.
11. What does IMPESSA mean?

“Wolf that never sleeps”.
12. When did B.P. become a Colonel?

In 1899, before he left for Mafeking.
13. Where is Mafeking situated?

In South Africa.
14. Who was the Sergeant Major of the Mafeking during the time of Seize?
Goodyear.
15. By what means were the letters distributed at Mafeking during Seize?
Bicycle.
16. What was the area of Mafeking during the time of seize?
About 5 miles.
17. When and where did B.P. die?

B.P. died on Jan 8, 1941, in Kenya, Africa.
18. Who is the author of the book, “Aids to Scouting”?

Baden Powell.
19. What is called as B. P’s second life?

Scouting.
20. Who was the chief of the world’s Girl Guides?
Lady Baden Powell.
21. Who wrote the story of Baden Powell?

William Hillcourt.
22. Who was Mr. William Hillcourt?

Director of Boys Scout of America.
23. What inspired B.P. to start Scouting / Guiding?

The war of Mafeking.
24. When was the war of Mafeking?

In 1899.
25. How long was the war of Mafeking?

For 217 days.
26. When and where was the first Scout camp held?
In 1907, at Brownsea Island, Dorset, England.
27. Which was B. P’s first book on Scouting?
“Scouting for Boys”
28. When did Scouting come to India?

In 1909.
29. When and where was the first scouting for Indian boys started?
In 1915 in Bengal.
30. When was B.P. declared Chief Scout of the World?

In 1920 at the end of the first World Jamboree.
31. When was the Bharat Scouts and Guides started?

Nov 7, 1950.
32. Where was the first Jamboree held?

London.
33. What is first Aid?

First aid is immediate help given after injury.
34. What are the four ports of observation?

Seeing, Hearing, Smelling and tasting.
35. What is the goal of scout/Guide movement?

To form good and honest citizens.
36. What type of Scouting did BP want to promote?

Peace Scouting.
37. What does a scout/Guide try to be good at?

Scout / Guide craft.
38. What is the use of the Reef Knot?

For bandage, parcels, and packing.
39. With what hitch does the diagonal lashing begin?

Timber Hitch.
40. With what hitch does the square lashing begin?

Clove hitch.
41. What are the different types of lashing?

Parallel lashing, sheer lashing, Diagonal lashing, Square lashing, Tripod lashing
etc.
42. What is the Scout / Guide handshake?

Left hand shake.
43. What is the joyous part of a Scout’s Guide’s life?
Camping.
44. What does the camping bring to a Scout?

Health and Happiness.
45. What is the knowledge of animals and nature called?

Woodcraft.
46. How can you learn about different kinds of animals?

By following their tracks.
47. Where does the whole sport of hunting animals lie?

In the woodcraft.
48. How does a Scout / guide get to like the animals?

By watching the animals in the open. Big
49. What is the chief duty of a Scout/Guide?

Help those in distress in any possible way one can.
50. In the old days who were the real Scouts?

The Knights.
1) What is the colour of the Shoulder Badge?

Ans: White
2) Where has to be the Membership Badge worn?
Ans: Left Pocket
3) From which country BP got motto?
Ans: South Africa
4) When we dip the Flag?
Ans: During March past, Investiture Ceremony
5) What is the importance of 1907?
Ans: Scout movement started world wide
6) How many chapters in 'Scouting for Boys?
Ans: Nine
7) How many campfire yarns in 'Scouting for Boys?
Ans: Twenty Six
8) What is the name of the funny character in Scouting for boys?
Ans: Tommy
9) Who kicked the letters 'I&M' out of the word IMPOSSIBLE?
Ans: Rowan
10) What is the highest award for a Scout in the State?
Ans: Rajyapuraskar
11) How many lashings makes a trestle?
Ans: Nine
12) Which uniform part can be improvised for a triangular bandage?
Ans: Scarf
13) What is a constellation?
Ans: A group of stars
14) In which country mafeking is situated
Ans: South Africa
15)What is the another name for Great Bear Constellation?
Ans: Ursa Major
16) What are the types of North?
Ans: True north, Grid north, Magnetic north
17) Who wrote 'Scout Overseas'?
Ans: Lord Baden Powell
18) What is J.O.T.I?
Ans: Jamboree On The Internet
19) Where was the 37th World Scout Conference held?
Ans: Tunisia
20) The first National Jamboree held at?
Ans: Hyderabad
21) What is the minimum age of a Scout to apply for the Rashtrapati Scout
Award?
Ans: 14 years
22) Who was the first lady director of BS&G?
Ans:Bina Chakraborthy
23) Who signes in Rajyapuraskar Award
Ans: State Governor
24) How many parts are there in Scout Law?
Ans: 9 parts
25) Who is the chairman of the C.O.H
Ans: Troop Leader
1. Who is your Divisional Commissioner?
2. Who is your District Commissioner?
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. B. L. Nagaralee
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.The President of India
20. What are the basic principles of BS&G?
Ans.Duty toward 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)
BADEN POWELL AND SCOUTING
1. Who is the founder of Scouting / Guiding? Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell.
2. Where was Baden-Powell born? When? In Gilwell, on Feb 22, 1857.
3. What the full name B.P? Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell.
4. Who was B.P’s mother? Daughter of the British Admiral W. T. Sonyth.
5. Who was Joseph Brewer Smith? B. P’s great grandfather.
6. When did B. P’s father die? When Robert was about three years old.
7. Where did B. P study? Charterhouse School in London.
8. What was B. P’s hobby in his childhood? Hiking, camping, sailing and tracing
the source of the river Thames.
9. When did B.P. become a captain? B.P. became a captain in British army at 26.
10. What was the nickname given to B. P. by the Africans? IMPESSA.
11. What does IMPESSA mean? “Wolf that never sleeps”.
12. When did B.P. become a Colonel? In 1899, before he left for Mafeking.
13. Where is Mafeking situated? In South Africa.
14. Who was the Sergeant Major of the Mafeking during the time of
Seize? Goodyear.
15. By what means were the letters distributed at Mafeking during
Seize? Bicycle.
16. What was the area of Mafeking during the time of seize? About 5 miles.
17. When and where did B.P. die? B.P. died on Jan 8, 1941, in Kenya, Africa.
18. Who is the author of the book, “Aids to Scouting”? Baden Powell.
19. What is called as B. P’s second life? Scouting.
20. Who was the chief of the world’s Girl Guides? Lady Baden Powell.
21. Who wrote the story of Baden Powell? William Hillcourt.
22. Who was Mr. William Hillcourt? Director of Boys Scout of America.
23. What inspired B.P. to start Scouting / Guiding? The war of Mafeking.
24. When was the war of Mafeking? In 1899.
25. How long was the war of Mafeking? For 217 days.
26. When and where was the first Scout camp held? In 1907, at Brownsea Island,
Dorset, England.
27. Which was B. P’s first book on Scouting? “Scouting for Boys”
28. When did Scouting come to India? In 1909.
29. When and where was the first scouting for Indian boys started? In 1915 in
Bengal.
30. When was B. P. declared Chief Scout of the World? In 1920 at the end of the
first World Jamboree.
31. When was the Bharat Scouts and Guides started? Nov 7, 1950.
32. Where was the first Jamboree held? London.
33. What is first Aid? First aid is immediate help given after injury.
34. What are the four ports of observation? Seeing, Hearing, Smelling and
tasting.
35. What is the goal of scout/Guide movement? To form good and honest
citizens.
36. What type of Scouting did BP want to promote? Peace Scouting.
37. What does a scout/Guide try to be good at? Scout / Guide craft.
38. What is the use of the Reef Knot? For bandage, parcels, and packing.
39. With what hitch does the diagonal lashing begin? Timber Hitch.
40. With what hitch does the square lashing begin? Clove hitch.
41. What are the different types of lashing? Parallel lashing, sheer lashing,
Diagonal lashing, Square lashing, Tripod lashing etc.
42. What is the Scout / Guide handshake? Left hand shake.
43. What is the joyous part of a Scout’s Guide’s life? Camping.
44. What does the camping bring to a Scout? Health and Happiness.
45. What is the knowledge of animals and nature called? Woodcraft.
46. How can you learn about different kinds of animals? By following their tracks.
47. Where does the whole sport of hunting animals lie? In the woodcraft.
48. How does a Scout / guide get to like the animals? By watching the animals in
the open.
49. What is the chief duty of a Scout/Guide? Help those in distress in any possible
way one can.
50. In the old days who were the real Scouts? The Knights.
51. What should a Scout/Guide do if he/she had forgotten to do the daily good
turn? He / she must do two the next day.
52. Can a scout/guide be satisfied by reading books and think that he/she
knows? No, he / she must practice it often.
53. When a scout / guide has learned all saving tricks what shall he / she
have? Confidence in oneself.
54. What qualities does a scout / guide need to carryout all his / her duties? He /
she must be strong, healthy and active.
55. How does a Scout / Guide keep himself / her self fit? By doing exercises in the
Morning and evening.
56. What is the purpose of a Scout’s / Guide’s exercise? To keep up the
circulation of blood.
57. How does a scout / Guide avoid thirst? By breathing through the nose.
58. What is the test to become a scout/Guide? Tender Test.
59. What does ‘Be Prepared’ mean? Readiness to do one’s duty.
60. What is ‘Be Prepared’ in mind mean? Disciplining oneself.
61. What is ‘Be Prepared’ in body mean? Making oneself strong, active and able.
62. What direction does the Scout/Guide Badge show? The North
63. How does a troop / Company stand for flag break? In horseshoe formation.
64. What badge one gets for his / her hobbies? Proficiency Badges or merit
Badges.
65. What is a treasured companion of a scout / guide? The Staff.
66. How many members can be there in a patrol? Six to eight.
67. What name does a Patrol bear? An animal’s name.
68. How does a Fox bark? Ha-ha.
69. What is the cry of the night jar? Chur-r-r-r-r.
70. What is the cry of a wild boar? Broof – broof.
71. What colour is advised for bulldog? Light Blue and Brown.
72. What is the colour of the owl? Blue.
73. What is the dress of Stork? Blue and White.
74. Who were the first tribes of South Africa? Zulus.
75. Who is the author of the book “My sixty years in the Plains”? Bill Hamilton.
76. Which American President had great admiration for Scouting? Roosevelt.
77. How was the man who was good at finding ways in a strange country called?
Path Finder.
78. Which is the direction or point, a Scout / Guide most often talks about? North
Point.
79. How is the real North known as? True North.
80. Which star represents a man wearing a sword and belt? Orion.
81. What is the meaning of “Red at night, shepherd’s delight”? Fine day coming.
82. Who is the author of the Book, “The book of woodcraft”? E.
Thompson Seton.
83. What should one learn in Sea – scouting? Swimming.
84. When was the first Air Scout camp held? 1907.
85. Where was the first Air Scout camp held? At Brown Sea Island.
86. Where is the Brown Sea Island? In the English Channel.
87. At least how many yards should a person be able to swim to travel in a boat?
50 yards with clothes on.
88. Who were trying to experiment and make some kind of air-machine? Wilbur
and Orville Wright.
89. To which country Wilbur and Orville Wright belong? America.
90. What do the Scouts / Guides use for signalling? Signal fires or smoke fires.
91. What does this smoke signal mean “Three big puffs in slow succession”?
Danger.
92. What does “A succession of small puffs” mean? Come here to rally.
93. How does a Scout / Guide cover the fire? With a damp blanket.
94. Who used to signal news by means of beats on a drum? Tribes of Africa.
95. What every Scout / Guide ought to learn for signalling? The Morse Code.
96. What signalling is done by waving arms at different angles to each other?
Semaphore.
97. What is the meaning of ‘Q’ in signalling? Q means ‘wait’.
98. What is the meaning of ‘R’? Message received correctly.
99. How does the Scout master / Guide captain call the troop /company together?
What signal he / she uses? “Whistle signals” – the Scout’s / Guide’s call.
100. How can you prevent the end of a rope from becoming fragile? By whipping
the rope.
101. Which shelter is the simplest form of a hut? Bivouac shelter.
102. How is bark or slabs of wood called? Shingles.
103. Who build their houses without poles? South African inhabitants.
104. Whose house is known as ‘teepee’? Red Indian’s.
105. Who uses the axe equally well left-handed or right? Good axeman /
axewoman.
106. How is trunk cut into lengths called? Log.
107. How many bridges did Scouts make in Ashanti? Nearly 200 bridges.
108. With how many ropes do the natives make bridges in the Himalayas? 3
ropes.
109. How is ‘Scouts / Guides going from country to country travelling camp
called? Tramping camp.
110. Whose tent is generally in the centre with flag and camp fire? Scout master’s
/ Guide captain’s tent.
111. In which country the Scouts squat on their heels? India.
112. How many kinds of fires do the Indians use? 4 kinds.
113. Can you name the four types of fires the Indians used? Council Fire, Friendly
Fire, Signal Fire, Cooking Fire.
114. Which books give instructions for laying a fire? Two Little Savages.
115. What type of fire is used in North America for heating the tent? Reflector fire.
116. Whose method does the Boy Scouts of North America follow for fire-lighting?
The method used by the Red Indians.
117. Who makes fire by sawing a log with a whipping cane? Borneos.
118. What are the only two things that Scouts / Guides leave behind on breaking
up camp? a) Nothing and b) Thanks to the owners of the ground.
119. When one wants to observe wild animals, what should one do? Stalk
animals.
120. What are some of the games in stalking? Scouting, hunting, message
running, deer stalking, flag raiding.
121. What game is played in the open country and often killing, capturing are
needed? Wide Games.
122. Can you say one of the Scout sayings? “Never say die till you’re dead.
123. Which are the exercises recommended for making the heart strong? The
struggle and wrist pushing.
124. What exercises make the stomach work? Cone, body bending and twisting
125. What exercises make the Bowels active? Body bending, kneading of
abdomen.
126. What games help to develop strength? Wrist pushing, staff tossing, follow the
leader, and the struggle.
127. Which English poet wrote these words: “It is better to trust fresh air and
exercise than to pay doctor’s bills to keep yourself healthy? Dryden.
128. How do germs spread diseases? Through air and water.
129. Which disease has affected a great many people because of spitting?
Tuberculosis.
130. What is the knot used for saving a drowning person? Bowline.
131. What is the knot used for rescuing a person in a building on fire? Fireman’s
Chair Knot.
132. What does it indicate when there is bleeding from the ears and insensibility
after a fall? Injury to the skull.
133. What is the best antidote for all stings? Ammonia.
134. Can you tell some of the games in First Aid? Missionaries, Wounded
Prisoners, Displays.
135. To restore anyone who is apparently drowned or someone who is not
breathing, what should one do? Give Artificial Respiration.
136. When do we ask a person to breathe entirely through mouth? When bleeding
from the nose.
137. Which is an excellent practice instead of tramping or cycling? Boat cruising.
138. Who is the Chairman of Patrol – in Council? Patrol Leader.
139. When and where was the first Girl Guide Movement started in India? Jabalpur
(Madhya Pradesh)
140. In which year Lady B. P. become World Chief Guide? In 1930
141. How many stars are there in Great Bear? Seven Stars
142. What is Magnetic Variation? The Angle between True North and the Magnetic
North
143. What is the full name of B. P.’s father? What was his profession? Herbert
George Baden Powell. He was a professor of Geometry at Oxford.
144. What’s the name of the school where B.P. was first admitted? Dame School in
Kinsington.
145. Who is the advisor of Court of honour? Scout Master / Guide Captain or Asst.
Scout Master / Asst. Guide Captain.
146. Where and when was the first Gilwell Wood badge course in India held?
Calcutta in Tolly Gunj from 3rd to 12th February, 1922
147. Who was the first Camp Chief of the Bharat Scouts and Guides in India?
Sardar Har Dayal Singh.
148. Where and when was the 1st Training Conference of the D. C. C.’s held?
Punjab State Training Centre at Tara Devi in the year 1954
149. When was “SANGAM” World Guide Centre opened? October 16th, 1966.
150. From whom did B.P. borrow the idea of left-hand shake? Ashanti Tribe of
Africa
151. What is the meaning of the left-hand shake? It means a person trusts the other
as he/ she offers his/her left hand putting away a shield for protection. In short it is a
sign of friendship and trust. Besides, the left hand is nearer to the heart.
152. What are the four essential branches of Scout/ Guide Training? Character,
Health and Strength, Handicraft and Service to others.
153. What is the International Scout/ Guide Emblem? The “Fleur-de-lis.”
154. Where and when was the First Himalayan (Rover) Wood Badge Course held?
N.T.C. Pachmarhi from 28th May to 6th June 1958.
155. Who laid the structure of B.P. Memorial Guide Bhawan and which year? The
then President of India, Dr.Rajendra Prasad, in 1956.
156. With which section is “Totem pole’ related? Cub Section
157. What represents the white block having shape of revised “L” at the lower fly
and corner of the World Guide Flag? It shows our commitment to Peace.
158. Which part of a trestle is known as “Transom”? The upper most horizontal spar
of the trestle.
159. In which year was the First World Guide Company started? In 1910
160. From which year was the World Committee of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts
introduced to the new World Trefoil?1991
161. The Scout/Guide Movement are based on few principles: What are those
principles? Duty to God, duty to others and duty to self
162. What is the meaning of Agraj and Agraja? Agraj means Elder Brother and
Agraja means Elder sister
163. When and where was the first Camp of Girl Guides held in the World? In 1924,
at Fox Lease, England
164. How many World Centres are having WAGGGS and Where? Four, Our Chalet
in Switzerland; Pax Lodge in U.K.; Our Cabana in Mexico; Sangam in India
165. Where and when was the Ist World Jamboree held?Olympia, London, in 1920
166. How many Countries and how many Scouts participated in the First World
Jamboree? 34 Countries and 8000 Scouts
167. For getting down from the tree Scouts and Guides take the help of a hitch,
what is the name of this hitch? Draw Hitch
168. Who was the first Chief Patron of the Bharat Scouts and Guides? Dr. Rajendra
Prasad
169. In which year was the branch for Handicapped Scouts started in the World?
1925
170. Who was the first Camp Chief of Gilwell? Captain Francis Gidney 1919-23
171. From which year was Rashtrapati Rover/ Ranger Award started? 1971
172. Who is the present National Commissioner of Bharat Scouts & Guides? Shri
Lalit Mohan Jain
173. In which year did the Girl Guides Association merge with Bharat Scouts and
Guides?1951
174. As per the rules of the association, how many Vice-Presidents in the Bharat
Scouts & Guides are there? Six
175. Who was the Second Camp Chief of Gilwell? Colonel J. S. Wilson
176. What is the aim of Rovering? Brotherhood and service for others
177. Where is the National Training Centre? Parchmarhi in Madhya Pradesh
178. What is the full form of A.P.R.O? Aims, Policies, Rules, Objectives
179. Name the thread on which Scouts/Guides wear the whistle? Lanyard
180. When is the World Literacy Day? Sept. 8
181. When is the World Habitat Day? Oct. 5
182. At the age of 72 by whom was B.P. conferred the highest honour of
“Peerage”? By King George V of England
183. When and where was the first Guide Company formed? In 1910, in England
184. Give the full form of WAGGGS. World Association of Girl Guides and Girl
Scouts
185. How will you extend First Aid in case of stings and bites? Treat the sting with
vinegar, if a bee stings use ammonia or washing soda.
186. Who wrote “Hand Book for Girls” and when? B. P. with the assistance of his
sister, Miss. Agnes Baden Powell in 1912.
187. What do you mean by “Investiture”? A ceremony by which a boy/ girl becomes
a Scout.
188. What was the initial idea of B.P. on Scouting/ Guiding? “A School of
citizenship through woodcraft”.
189. Who was called the “Hero of Mafeking”? Baden Powell
190. On the head stone of B. P’s grave we find the Scout/ Guide sign, a dot inside a
circle. What does it mean? “I have gone home”.
191. Where is B. P’s grave? In Nyeri, Kenya
192. On whose advice did B.P. give up his army career in order to look after the
Scout/Guide Movement? King Edward VII
193. When and with whose help did B.P. start Girl Guide Movement? In 1910, with
the help of his sister, Agnes Baden Powell
194. What is the National Bird, National Animal and National Flower of India? They
are Peacock, Tiger and Lotus respectively.
195. Who established the Indian Boy Scouts Association in South India and When?
Dr. Annie Besant, assisted by Dr. G. S. Arundale, in 1916.
196. Who established the Seva Samithi Scout Association in North India? Pandit
Madan Mohan Malavia and Pandit Hridayanath Kunjru, assisted by Shri Ram
Bajpai, in 1917.
197. What are the Honorary Degrees given to Baden Powell? Here are the
Honorary Degrees given to B.P. LLD Edinburgh (1910); LLD – Toronto, LLD –
McGill, Montreal, D.C.L. – Oxford (1923); LLD – Liverpool (1929) and LLD –
Cambridge (1931)
198. Mention, with the year, some of the many Honours and Awards that B.P.
received?
1901 -Companion of the Order of the Bath
1909 -Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the
Victorian Order 1910-Order of Merit of Chile
1919 -Knight of the Grand Cross of Alfonso XII (Spain)
1921 – Storkos of the Order of Danneborg (Denmark) Order of the Commander of
the Crown of Belgium
1922 – Commander of the Legion of Honour (France)
1923 -Grand Cross of the Victorian Order
1929 -First class of the Order of Merit (Hungary)
1931 -The Grand Cross of the Order of Merit (Austria)
1933 -Grand Cross of the Order of the Sword (Sweden)
1937 -Wateler Peace Prize
199. When and where were the World Scout /Guide Jamborees held?
1920 -Olympia, London.
1924 -Copenhagen, Denmark,
1929 -Arrowe Park, Great Britai,
1933 -Godollo, Hungary
1937 -Vegelenzang, Holland
1947 -Moisson, France
1951 -Bad Ishil, Austria
1955 -Niagara on the Lake, Canada
1961 -Manila, Phillipines
1963 -Marathon, Greece
1967 -Idaho, U.S.A.,
1971 -Nippon, Japan
1975 -Oslo, Norway
1983 -Alberta, Canada
1987 -Sydney, Australia
1991 -Mt. Sorak, South Korea
200. When and where were the National Jamborees held in India?
1953 – 1st Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh
1956 – 2nd Jaipur, Rajasthan
1960 – 3rd Bangalore, Karnataka
1964 – 4th Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh
1967 – 5th West Bengal
1970 – 6th Maharashtra
1974 – 7th Faridabad, Haryana
1979 – 8th Maraimalainagar, Tamilnadu
1982 – 9th Both Gaya, Bihar
1986 – 10th Bangalore, Karanataka
1990 – 11th Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
1994 – 12th Palghat, Kerala
1998 – 13th Chennai
2002 – 14th
2005 – 15th Haridwar
2009 - 16th Hyderabad Andhra Pradesh , Shankarapally ,
2016- 17th Mysuru, Karnataka 28.12.2016 to 04-01-2017
TRITIYA SOPAN TEST

Posted on September 28, 2011 by ramasamyts
TRITIYA SOPAN WRITTEN TEST (20 Marks)
1. Name the hitch used by the highwaymen in olden days.(1) Highwayman’s hitch
/ draw hitch
2. Which knot is used by firemen to rescue people in fire / under collapsed

building. (1)
Fireman’s Chair knot
3. How many square lashings are there in a Trestle? (1) Eight
4. Name any two methods of estimating heights/depths.(1)
1. Inch to foot method 2) Centimeter to meter method 3) Paper fold method 4)

NorthIindian method 5) Lopstick method 6)
5) What is choking?(1)
Severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat

(materials went into your windpipe
6) What is the first aid for fainting? (2)
•Fainting is a medical emergency, till proven otherwise. When a person feels faint-
Make them sit down or lie down; If sitting, position head between knees ; when a
person faints, position him on his back ; Check to see if airways are clear ; Restore
blood flow by Loosening clothing/belts/collars ; Elevate feet above head level ;
Patient should become normal within a minute , If not, seek medical help ; Check if
breathing/pulse is normal ; If not, do Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
7) What is a fracture? (1)
A partial or complete breakage of bone
8) A book of maps is called as an Atlas(1)
9) Write any two types of map scale.(1)
1. Statement Method 2) RF Method (Representative Fraction) 3) Linear Scale
10) What is the first aid for electric shock? (2)
•The victim usually gets stuck to the source of the electricity, and it is important
that you first separate him from the electrical source.
•Turn off the power supply switch and disconnect the plug. It’s best to simply turn
off the main power supply or pull out the fuse. Often, simply turning off the switch
may not stop the flow of electricity.
•In certain circumstances it may be quicker to simply pull the victim away from the
electrical source.
•Do NOT touch the victim with your bare hands, or the electric current will pass
through you as well.
•If you are barefoot, stand of some clothes or any hand non-conductive material
like wood or paper. Make sure you are not standing on anything that is wet.
•Throw a blanket over the victim and try to separate him from the source. Maje
sure you don’t touch him though. You could also use dry, nonconductive material
such as a wooden broom handle or a chair to separate the victim from the live
current. whatever is handy.
•Once the victim has been separated, check to see if he is breathing. If breathing
has stopped or seems slow, administer CPR immediately.
•Let his head be slightly lower than the rest of the body, and raise his legs.
•Cover the victim with a blanket.
•Move the victim as little as possible. He may have suffered injuries to his spine
and neck.
•If the victim has a burn, remove the clothing from the burned area (unless it’s
stuck to the skin) and rinse it in cool, running water. Cover the burn with a dressing.
•Don’t apply ice or any other ointment or cotton dressing to the burn.
•Call for emergency medical attention as soon as possible
11) Contour lines join the places of same/equal altitude/height from the mean sea
level in a map.(1)
12) What is the use of gridlines in a map? (1)
To locate a place by the intersection of longitudes and latitudes ( Northins and

eastings)
13) Write any one map making method.(1)
Triangulation, Plane Table and Road Traverse methods.
14) What two proficiency badges you have earned in Tritiya Sopan, one each
from Group A and Group B? (2)
Group A; i) Civil Defense ii) Community Worker iii) Pioneer iv) World Conservation
Group B ; i) Citizen ii) Book Binder iii) Naturalist iv) Path finder
15) Name the activity you have completed in tritiya Sopan.(1)
(i) Talk on National Integration to your Group. / (ii) Talk in a Troop Campfire or tell
the story of a Prophet. / (iii) Discuss in your Patrol-in-Council how Scouting
develops National Integration. / (iv) Lead your Patrol to a nearby place of
historical/social/religious or industrial importance and discuss about, what it speaks
of.
16) When was Bharat Scouts and Guides formed? (1) Nov.7, 1950 17) Who is the
District Chief Commissioner of your district? (1)
Mrs.Geothi Nair, Principal, KV AFS Trivandrum
TRITIYA SOPAN QUESTION PAPER CODE TS1

CHEST NO.S&&&.
1. Name the hitch used by the highwaymen in olden days.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
2. Which knot is used by firemen to rescue people in fire / under collapsed

building. (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
3. How many square lashings are there in a Trestle? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
4. Name any two methods of estimating heights/depths.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
5) What is choking?(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
6) What is the first aid for fainting? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
7) What is a fracture? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
8) A book of maps is called as HHHHHHHHHHHHHH..(1)
9) Write any two types of map scale.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
10) What is the first aid for electric shock? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
11) Contour lines join the places of same/equal

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH in a map.(1)
12) What is the use of gridlines in a map? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
13) Write any one map making method.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
14) What two proficiency badges you have earned in Tritiya Sopan, one each
from Group A and Group B? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
15) Name the activity you have completed in tritiya Sopan.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
16) When was Bharat Scouts and Guides formed? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
17) Who is the District Chief Commissioner of your district? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
DWITIYA SOPAN ANSWER KEY DS1

Posted on September 28, 2011
DWITIYA SOPAN WRITTEN TEST (20 Marks)
1. Name the hitch used to tie heavy logs of wood., (1) Timber Hitch
2. Name the hitch used to make a ladder.(1) Marline Spike Hitch / Lever Hitch
3. Name the lashing used to (4)
a) make supporting legs for suppotyinh heavy banana plantain -Sheer Lashing
Mark 1
b) Join two staves to make it longer : Sheer Lashing Mark 2 / Round lashing /
parallel lashing
c) tie two staves which are crossing at 900 angle: Square lashing
d) tie two staves which are little apart from each other : Diagonal lashing H
4) Draw the 16 points of a compass and mark the degrees(4)
5) Write the precautions in case of Gas leak(2)

In an event of gas leak, the immediate danger of a leaking utility gas is an
explosion. Some safety tips in dealing with gas leaks includes: (a) turning off the
gas supply in the main valve, (b) do not switch on or put off any electrical switches
for the light or appliances or strike a match as any spark could cause explosion, (c)
open all doors and windows and (d) manually fan out the gas by ventilating it well.
6) Write the names of any two constellations with the help of which north direction
can be found.(1)
The Plough/Saptharishi, The orion/the hunter/ Lady in the chair, cassipioa
7) What is a bearing? (1)
The true bearing to a point is the angle measured in degrees in a clockwise

direction from the north line. We will refer to the true bearing simply as the bearing
8) Write the difference between (2)

a) Burns and Scalds : Burns are caused by dry heat, corrosive substances and
friction. Scalds are caused by wet heat – hot liquids and vapours.
b) Stings and Bites; Venomous insects sting, injecting painful toxic venom through
their stingers into your system. Non-venomous insects bite and inject anti-coagulant
saliva so they can feed on your blood.
9) Name the PB you earned in the Dwitiya Sopan (1)
1) Cook 2) Debater 3) Friend to Animals 4) Gardener 5) Handyman 6)

Cyclist 7) Launder
10) What are the two activities you completed for Dwitiya Sopan? (2)
(a) Collect information on our heritage and culture and prepare a log.
(b) Undertake a development project in your school with your patrol in

consultation with the head of the institution.
(c) Participate in a social service camp.
(d) Serve in a community fair or mela.
(e) Discuss with your parents and neighbors about a pollution problem in your
locality and make a report of it.
11) Fill in the blanks.(1)

In the needle Compass, needle rotates; In the Card compass card rotates
CHEST NO.S&&&.
1. Name the hitch used to tie heavy logs of wood., (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
2. Name the hitch used to make a ladder.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
3. Name the lashing used to (4)
a) make supporting legs for heavy and maximum number of scouts in a patrol :
HHHHHHHHHH..
b) Join two staves to make it longer :

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
c) tie two staves which are crossing at 900 angle:

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
d) tie two staves which are little apart from each other :
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
4) Draw the 16 points of a compass and mark the degrees(4)
5) Write the precautions in case of Gas leak(2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
6) Write the names of any two constellations with the help of which north direction
can be found.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
7) What is a bearing? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
8) Write the difference between (2)

a) Burns and Scalds
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
b) Stings and Bites
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
9) Name the Proficiency Badge you earned in the Dwitiya Sopan (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
10) What are the two activities you completed for Dwitiya Sopan? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
11) Fill in the blanks.(1)
In the needle Compass, HHHHHHHHHH.rotates
In the Card compass, HHHHHHHHHH.rotates
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PRATHAM SOPAN QUESTION PAPER CODE PS1
KVS BS&G, CHENNAI DIVISION, DISTRICT- IV
TRITIYA SOPAN TESTING CAMP AT KV NTPC KAYAMKULAM FROM
26/09/2011 TO 28/09/2011
PRATHAM SOPAN WRITTEN TEST (20 Marks)
CHEST NO.S&&&.
1. Minimum and maximum number of scouts in a patrol (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
2. Draw and colour the patrol flag (2)

3. What is a patrol-in-council? (PIC) (01)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
4. Who are the members of a COH of a Troop?(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
5. What is the woodcraft sign for (1)
a) Gone Home b) Friendly

people
6. Name the process used to prevent the ends of a rope from fraying out.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
7. Which knot is used to tie bandages?(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
8.Which hitch is used to tie an end of a rope to a sheet/cloth? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
9. Name the hitch used to tie badminton net? (1)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
10. Name the knot used to tie wet ropes.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
11. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..is used to shorten the length of a rope

without cutting it.(1)
12. Which is known as the lifesaving knot? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
13. Write any 8 items that are in a first aid box? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
14. Write any two main types of bandgages.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
15. Write any two purposes of using a sling. (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
16. Name the sling used to give support to wrist only. (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
17. What two activities you had taken up in the Pratham Sopan Level? (2)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
PRAVESH ANSWER KEY CODE PH1

TRITIYA SOPAN TESTING CAMP AT KV NTPC KAYAMKULAM FROM 26-
28, Sep.2011PRAVESH WRITTEN TEST (30 Marks)
1. Write the Scout promise (2.5)
On my honour, I promise that I will do my best To do my duty to God and my

country, To help other people and to obey the Scout Law.
2. Write the scout law (4.5)
1. A Scout is trustworthy 2. A Scout is loyal
3. A Scout is a friend to all and a brother to every other Scout. 4. A Scout is

courteous.
5. A Scout is a friend to animals and loves nature.
6. A Scout is disciplined and helps protect public property. 7. A Scout is

courageous.
8. A Scout is thrifty. 9. A Scout is pure in thought, word and deed.
3. Write the full name of BP (1) Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powell
4. February, 22 is celebrated as Thinking Day(1)
5. What is the motto of scouts? (1) Be Prepared
6. From whom did BP learn the practice of left hand shake? (1)
Ashanthi Tribes of West Africa(King Prempeh)
7. Who is known as the ‘Hero of Mafeking’? (1) Baden Powell
8. When and where was the first experimental scout camp held? (1)
1907 ; at Brownsea island, English Channel
9.Write any occasions, when the scout sign is shown? (1)
a) Taking Scout Promise b) Reaffirmation of the scout promise
c) to disclose your identity when you are not in uniform
10. In the scout sign, what do the three upright fingers denote/mean/remind us of?
(1)
Three parts of the promise
11. Who is the poet of ? (1.5) What is the duration of?(1.5)
Scout prayer song Veer Dev Veer 90

Seconds
Scout Flag Song Dhaya Shankar Bhat 45

Seconds
National Anthem Rabindranath Tagore 52

Seconds
12. Expand WOSM.(1) World organization of Scout movement
13. Who wrote the books ‘Scouting for Boys’?(1) Baden Powell
14. Write the full name of lady BP.(1) Miss Olave St. Clair Soames
15. Name the part of your uniform where you can find our national bird.(1) Beret
Cap
16. Draw, colur and label (9) -National Flag , Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag and
World Scout Flag
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PRAVESH QUESTION PAPER CODE PH1

TRITIYA SOPAN TESTING CAMP AT KV NTPC KAYAMKULAM FROM
26/09/2011 TO 28/09/2011
PRAVESH WRITTEN TEST (30 Marks)
CHEST NO.S&&&.
1. Write the Scout promise (2.5)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
2. Write the scout law (4.5)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
3. Write the full name of BP (1)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.HHHHHHHHHHH..
4. February, 22 is celebrated as
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.HHHHHHHHHH..(1)
5. What is the motto of scouts? (1)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.HHHHHHHHHHH..
6. From whom did BP learn the practice of left hand shake? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
7. Who is known as the ‘Hero of Mafeking’? (1)

HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH..
8. When and where was the first experimental scout camp held? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
9.Write any occasions, when the scout sign is shown? (1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
10. In the scout sign, what do the three upright fingers denote/mean/remind us of?
(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
11. Who is the poet of ? (1.5) What is the

duration of?(1.5)
Scout prayer
song HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. HHH
HHHHHHH..
Scout Flag
Song HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.. HH
HHHHHHHH.
National
Anthem HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH. H
HHHHHHHHH..
12. Expand WOSM.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
13. Who wrote the books ‘Scouting for Boys’?(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
14. Write the full name of lady BP.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
15. Name the part of your uniform where you can find our national bird.(1)
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
16. Draw, colour and label (9)
National Flag Bharat Scouts and Guides Flag
PR AVE SH Q U ES TIO N B ANK

August 17, 2011 by ramasamypravesh
PRAVESH
Q.1 What is the full name of Baden Powell?
Ans Lord Robert Stephenson Smith Baden Powell.
Q.2 When and where was Baden Powell born?
Ans 22nd February 1857 at 16 Stenhope Street, London.
Q.3 What is Paxhil?
Ans Baden Powell’s house is named as Paxhil.
Q.4 What is the full name of lady Baden Powell?
Ans Miss. Olave St. Clair Soames.
Q.5 When did Scouting come in to existence?
Q.6 When did Scouting begin in India?
Q.7 When did guiding begin in India?
Q.8 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.9 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.10 Who composed Scout/Guide Flag Song?
Ans Shri Daya Shankar Bhat.
Q.11 What is the duration of singing the flag song?
Ans 45 Seconds
Q.12 Who composed Scout/Guide prays song?
Ans Veer Dev Veer.
Q.13 What is the duration of singing the prayer song?
Ans 90 Seconds
Q.14 Who composed National Anthem?
Ans Rabindra Nath Tagore.
Q.15 What is the duration of the National Anthem?
Ans 52 Seconds
Q.16 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 7th is 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 8th point 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
a3
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.Frokh Kariass 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 with Dr.Annie Besant
Q.38 Who wrote the story of Kim?
Ans. Rudyard Kipling
Q.39 For how many days, Mafeking war take place?
Ans.217 Days
Q.40 Expand WAGGGS
Ans.World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts
Q.41 Expand WOSM
Ans. Wordl Organisation of Scout Movement
Q.42 When and where was the first All-India jamboree held?
Ans. Delhi, 1937, 1-7, Feb.
Q.43. Name the only world that can be replaced in S/G promise?
Ans. God with Dharma
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.
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SCOUT QUESTION BANK

Q.2 When and where was Baden Powell born?

PRAVESH QUESTION BANK

CUMULATIVE QUESTION BANK: PRATHAM SOPAN, DWITIYA SOPAN AND

1. What are woodcraft signs? (1)

CUMULATIVE QUESTION BANK: PRATHAM SOPAN, DWITIYA SOPAN AND

3. What the full name B.P?

4. Who was B.P’s mother?

5. Who was Joseph Brewer Smith?

6. When did B. P’s father die?

7. Where did B. P study?

8. What was B. P’s hobby in his childhood?

10. What was the nickname given to B. P. by the Africans?

11. What does IMPESSA mean?

12. When did B.P. become a Colonel?

13. Where is Mafeking situated?

17. When and where did B.P. die?

18. Who is the author of the book, “Aids to Scouting”?

19. What is called as B. P’s second life?

21. Who wrote the story of Baden Powell?

22. Who was Mr. William Hillcourt?

23. What inspired B.P. to start Scouting / Guiding?

24. When was the war of Mafeking?

25. How long was the war of Mafeking?

28. When did Scouting come to India?

30. When was B.P. declared Chief Scout of the World?

31. When was the Bharat Scouts and Guides started?

32. Where was the first Jamboree held?

33. What is first Aid?

34. What are the four ports of observation?

35. What is the goal of scout/Guide movement?

36. What type of Scouting did BP want to promote?

37. What does a scout/Guide try to be good at?

38. What is the use of the Reef Knot?

39. With what hitch does the diagonal lashing begin?

40. With what hitch does the square lashing begin?

41. What are the different types of lashing?

42. What is the Scout / Guide handshake?

44. What does the camping bring to a Scout?

45. What is the knowledge of animals and nature called?

46. How can you learn about different kinds of animals?

47. Where does the whole sport of hunting animals lie?

48. How does a Scout / guide get to like the animals?

49. What is the chief duty of a Scout/Guide?

50. In the old days who were the real Scouts?

1) What is the colour of the Shoulder Badge?

TRITIYA SOPAN TEST

2. Which knot is used by firemen to rescue people in fire / under collapsed

Fireman’s Chair knot

3. How many square lashings are there in a Trestle? (1) Eight

4. Name any two methods of estimating heights/depths.(1)

1. Inch to foot method 2) Centimeter to meter method 3) Paper fold method 4)

Severe difficulty in breathing because of a constricted or obstructed throat

6) What is the first aid for fainting? (2)

7) What is a fracture? (1)

A partial or complete breakage of bone

8) A book of maps is called as an Atlas(1)

9) Write any two types of map scale.(1)

1. Statement Method 2) RF Method (Representative Fraction) 3) Linear Scale