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(f) Sports and games

(g) Current affairs

While this section is difficult to predict, the best way is to read newspapers/magazines regularly.
The questions on sports and games, music etc will be based on what you have indicated as your
hobbies and interests in your PIQ form. Hence you can prepare based on what you write in the PIQ
form. It may be wise to first fill up the PIQ form given in the earlier section and accordingly do your
preparations. Also, remember to know more about the specific service/arm you intend to join. For

example, if you are attending interview for the Navy, you must know the various ranks, awards,
command headquarters and its locations, present Commander-in-Chief, the Chief of the Naval Staff,
various ports and its locations, latest acquisitions and developments etc.

Sequence 7

This section is about self-evaluation. The question will be somewhat like this:-

“Please tell me what you feel are your strong points or assets in your personality and what you
would like to improve or develop further?”

Though it seems to be a simple question it is the most difficult to answer. While you may be able to

rattle out your strengths, the weaknesses or areas to improve is the most difficult to mention because
very few of us have real insight into our own self as most of the time we are busy evaluating others.
While answering this question, remember never to say the following:-

(a) Fear of height and ditch which you want to overcome

(b) Difficulty in mixing with others

(c) I am an introvert or a loner

(d) I find it difficult to make friends

(e) I am scared

(f) I get depressed/nervous

(g) I get suicidal thoughts etc.

If you give any such traces, you are sure to fail. Instead you may mention that you want to improve
your soft skills, communication skills, your physical stamina, reduce weight etc.

Points to remember