At armynavyair.com Explore Girl Guide-Scouts | BSG - Bharat Scouts & Guide Proficiency Badge Or Customised Your proficiency badge Which is a special insignia or emblem awarded to individuals, typically in recognition of their demonstrated proficiency, skill, or achievement in a specific area or activity. It is often used as a representation of a person's competence or expertise in a particular field or discipline. Overall, proficiency badges are a valuable part of the scouting experience. They offer a variety of benefits to scouts, including learning new skills, gaining confidence, contributing to their community, and earning toward advancement.
BSG MOTTO: CUBS | BULBULS " कोशिश करो " " KOSHISH KARO" | " DO YOUR BEST "
SCOUTS | GUIDES " तैयार " | " TAIYAR" | " BE PREPARED "
ROVERS | RANGERS " सेवा"| "SEVA" | "SERVICE"
" MESSENGER OF PEACE "
GUIDE PROFICIENCY BADGES
GROUP " CHARACTER ":- Camper, Citizen, Choristers, Debater, Entertainer, Free Being Me, Good Neighbour, Hostess, Music Lover, Naturalist, Reader, Reader, Scholar, World Friendship.
GROUP " HEALTH ":- Archer, Athlete, Climber, Cyclist, Games Leader, Gymnast, Healthy Woman, Hiker, Pathfinder, Pioneer, Safety Knowledge, Self Defence, Swimmer, Tracker, Yoga
GROUP " HOBBY & HANDICRAFT ":- Alpana Or Rangoli, Artist, Air Spotter, Backwoodsman, Basket Worker, Beautician, Bee Master, Bird Warden, Book Binder, Braille, camel Man, Camp Warden, Carpenter, Community Singing, Cook, Dairymad, Dancer, Desert Folk, Embroiders, Florist, Folk Dancer, Forester, Handyman, Home Maker, Journalist, Knitter, Lace Maker, Launder, Leather Worker, Musician, Photographer, Salesman, Secretary, Sea Fisherman, Signaller, Singer, Soil Conservator, Star man, Tailor, Toy Maker, Telegraphist.
GROUP " SERVICE":- AIDS Awareness, Ambulance man, Boatman, Cancer Awareness, Child Nurse, Civil Defence, Community worker, Disaster Management, Domestic Service, Drug Awareness, Event Manager, Farmer, Fireman, Hospital Women, Interpreter to Deaf, Interpreter, Leprosy control, Literacy, Nutrition Educator, Public Healthy man, Rescuer, Rural Worker, Sanitation Promoter, Sick Nurse
GROUP " CONSERVATION & TECHNOLOGY":- Aviator, Computer Awareness, Ecologist, Electrician, Electronics, Explorer, Friend to Animals, Gardener, Herbalist, Heritage, Meteorologist, Poultry Farmer, Soil Conservator, Solar Energy Awareness, World conservation.
Aids Awareness (i) Know & understand the modes of HIV transmission and the modes of prevention. (ii) Know the natural history of the disease. (iii) Know the steps taken by the health authorities towards preventing its spread. (iv) Plan a program of public awareness regarding. (a) The dangers of contracting the disease. (b) Modes of Transmission. (c) To dispel myths & disinformation regarding HIV infection & AIDS. (d) Methods of prevention in the individual & in the Community.
Alpana or Rangoli : (i) Be able to do Alpana as an art of home decoration with powdered rice or chalk, on mud, cement, or stone floor. (ii) Be able to describe at least two occasions when homes are thus decorated. (iii) Be able to explain the symbolism of any two selected Alpana patterns. (iv) Collect Alpana designs and paints on one of the following : (a) Paints wood e.g. a stand, a bowl. (b) Paint pottery. (c) Embroidery, e.g. a bag, a blouse.
Ambulance:(Red Cross on blue ground with green ring). To be worn on both shoulders, below the shoulder badge. (i) Be able to answer questions from Dwitiya and Tritiya Sopan Tests for First Aid. (ii) Know how to deal with bleeding major and minor. (iii) Diagnose and bind a broken limb. (iv) Know how to deal with choking by Heimlich’s maneuver. (v) Demonstrate mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. (vi) Demonstrate how to improve a stretcher, and apply a roller bandage. (vii) Demonstrate how to send a correct message, verbal, written, or telephone. (viii) Demonstrate two methods of carrying a casualty with one first aider and two more methods of carrying a casualty when there are two First Aiders.
Archer: (i) Make bow and arrow with which... (a) She shall score at least 45 meters regulation 1.20 m. target 60 points with 30 arrows. (b) She shall also score on such a 1.20 m. target, at 36.5 meters 10 points with 30 arrows. (ii) Know something of the history of archery and the principal archer of the past and present times, with their records. (iii) Teach archery to at least 3 more guides for a week or in a summer camp.
Artist: (i) Draw one of the following at examination, bringing the other two drawings for criticism. (a) From memory, stating on the drawing, when the guide saw the object drawn. (b) Some Visible objects (e.g. landscape, figure, still life, etc.) (c) An imaginative drawing. (ii) Demonstrate her interest, practice, and proficiency in one of the following : (a) Design a simple pattern suitable for wallpaper, carpet embroidery, ceramics metal work, or woodcarving. (b) Do a drawing in pencil or black and white or watercolor depicting a scene from the history of the Guide Company. (c) Do a plate in enamel painting, or a plate “filled in” (cleanliness of hands, of utensils, and the choice of brushes, palette, knife, etc. will be taken into consideration). (d) Modelling clay, plastic or wax a base relief commemorating a brave deed. (e) Model a human figure or animal originality and efforts should count as high as actual models. (f) Design a poster or a village scene.
Athlete: (i) Have an easy upright carriage and be able to walk and run well. (ii) Show proficiency in two of the following and knowledge of the rules. One to be taken from each group. (a) Rounders, Tennis, Cricket, Badminton, Football, and Golf. (b) Hockey, Lacrosse, Netball, or Basketball, Touch and pass. N.B.: Swimming 2704 meters in 24 seconds, knowledge of two strokes, and being able to dive, may be substituted for any one game in Group (a). (iii) Throw a Cricket or rounders ball in good style 22.6 meters. (iv) Play a stalking game. (v) Jump 2.74 meters in height in good style (over a bamboo) or run 90.14 meters in 15 seconds. (vi) Skip for one minute continuously turning the rope backward. (vii) Take a 5 km. walk in one hour. Or Follow up a track of 1 km. in a reasonable time. Or Where neither of the above is possible demonstrate two team games not included above. The tests for Guides over 16 would be altered in Length of throw 74.67 meters. Height of Jump 3 meters. A Guide who chooses (b) should show 6 steps and walk 6.5 km. in 11/2 hours.
Basket Worker: (i) Produce two of the following. (a) Market Basket. (b) Mat (diameter not less than 15 cm.) (c) Workbasket (base but less than 15 cm.) (d) Waste paper basket. Each article is to be made entirely by herself in a different kind of basket work, cane, raffia, straw willow, grass, palm leaves, etc. (ii) Have a general knowledge of the raw material used, how it is obtained, and how it is prepared for working.
Bee Master: (i) Have knowledge in the practice of swarming, dividing, and uniting hives artificial feeding, and management generally. (ii) Own a hive and maintain a colony for at least six months or more and have extracted 1.35 kg. (3lb) of honey from his own hive. (iii) Prepare his own bee hive box. (iv) Involve five or six rural/slum youths and encourage them to start their own bee hives. (v) Get in touch with Agricultural Departmental people and ask for further advice.
Beautician: 1. Have knowledge about the job responsibilities of a beautician. 2. Visit a nearby beauty parlor and gather information about the spa treatments such as massages, facials, etc. 3. Have knowledge about products such as moisturizers to soothe dry skin, shampoos for different types of hair, and soaps for different types of skin. 4. Be able to dress up a Guide/Bulbul for a cultural event.
Bird Warden: (i) In her own district with regard to bird life in general, know the chief dangers (including egg collectors) to which it is exposed, and social customs, ideas, or superstitions which threaten its existence, and any laws passed, or practical steps to protect it. (ii) Be able to construct three types of nest boxes for different species of birds, and know how they should be used to the best advantage. (iii) Feed birds in her district for at least three months by means of food houses, food tables, or food sticks. (iv) Produce a notebook and be familiar with the habits, calls, and appearance (plumage, size, etc.) of the national bird (Peacock) and seven varieties of birds in her district. (v) Keep a record of one bird (other than a national bird) and its nest for at least three months giving particulars such as; Name of the bird, date when first seen or heard, date of finding the nest, kind of tree or bush or tussock, height above the ground, number of eggs or young, date of leaving nest and remarks.
Boat Woman: (i) Be able to row a boat single-handed. (ii) Be able to tie eight knots blindfolded, and bring a Truk’s head made by herself. (iii) Do one of the following : (a) Row a boat with others. (b) Put with Pole. (c) Scull over the stern. (d) Manage a canoe single-handedly. (iv) Steer a boat under oars and bring her alongside a vessel or landing stage and make her fast. (v) Swim 45 meters. (vi) State direction by sun and stars. (vii) Box the compass. (viii) Know the common nautical terms used in connection with rowing boats, the flags of the merchant service of the different nations, and those of the new International Code of Signals.
Book Binder: Perform the following operation in the binding of a book. (i) Prepare the parts of sections for sewing and sew sections on tapes. (ii) Fold and paste on endpapers, glue up and line with mull around the back, and add a second lining. (iii) Cut boards and cover with cloth or paper and put book into case.
Braille: Transcribe from print with not more than ten errors in three large sheets and ready by sight or touch Grade I including poetry, interlined and written on both sides.
Camper (i) Has slept six nights in the open under canvas on different occasions out in camps. (ii) Know the requirements in regard to personal kit for a week's camp and for a weekend hike. (iii) Know the minimum requisites in kit, utensils, and rations required for a patrol for a week's camp. (iv) Demonstrate how to pitch, strike and pack a patrol tent. (v) Know how to select the site and describe rough plans as to how to play out a camp for patrol. (vi) Understand the use and care of an axe. (vii) Know proper method of (a) Storing food (b) disposing of refuse (c) camp cookery and (e) purification of water.
Camp Warden: (i) Have camped at least for 10 nights on four occasions. (ii) Have assisted as a full-time Quartermaster of a Summer camp of Guides. (iii) Have assisted as permanent Camp Warden in her duties for 3 days. (iv) Must be able to know about “Tent Craft” and the ways of keeping Camping and Training material safe. (v) Must be able to maintain a Camp Library. (vi) Must have a fair knowledge of Camp Sanitation. (vii) Have sufficient knowledge about first aid and ways to seek help in emergencies. (viii) Must be able to estimate, purchase, issue, and supervise the cooking materials and distribution of food to campers in a camp.
Cancer Awareness: (i) Recognise *Carcinogens encountered in daily life. (ii) Know the broad outlines as to how Cancer Patients are treated and **palliated. (iii) Draw up a plan to create public awareness for the following : (a) The “Seven” signs & symptoms of Cancer. (b) Cancer is curable if detected early. (c) Avoidance of harmful habits which could cause cancer. (d) To dispel the myths attached to Cancer. *Carcinogens-any substance that produces Cancer. ***Palliated to make the disease less severe without removing its cause.
Child Nurse: (i) Green Cross on blue ground. (a) Fed, and the necessary cooking. (b) Kept clean in person and clothing. (c) Kept in healthy surroundings. (d) Given rest and exercise. (e) Kept happy through self-control and occupation. (ii) The Guide must have knowledge of elementary sewing.
Chorister (i) Sing one folk song and one unison song of your own choice. (ii) Sing a descant or round. (iii) Show a list of other Songs learned during the previous six months. Note: All the songs should be sung from memory. Mark is to be given for variety and excellence of choice. The badge may be sewn on the patrol flag when at least two-thirds of the patrol has passed the test.
Citizen (i) Must know the basic qualification of a voter and how to vote. (ii) Know. (a) Powers and functions of the President, Vice-President of the Indian Union, and Governors in the States. (b) Functions of the Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, Vidhan Sabhas, and Vidhan Parishads. (c) Functions of local bodies such as Municipality, Local Board (Zilla Parishads, Cantonment Board, and Panchayats with special reference to her own area). (iii) Know the functions and working of the State and Local administration. (iv) Have a general knowledge of the working of the Judicial system of the country.
Civil Defence. (i) Know the details of the Civil Defence Organisation Service existing in the Mohalla or area and within a radius of one kilometer around the residence, the school, or the place of work, for instance, the name of the Warden, the location of theWarden’s Post, the First Aid Post, the dispensaries, hospitals and other A.R.P. Services available in the area. (ii) Know how to fill in the Report form correctly in respect of emergencies and send the written reports to Warden concerned. (iii) Know the first aid treatment and the methods of rescue in case of casualties that are likely to happen in air aid raids and other emergencies. (iv) Know the methods of firefighting. (v) Produce a Certificate of having registered her services with the Civil Defence Organisation of the Mohalla or area and of having received Training in one of the following Civil Defence Services : (a) Fire Fighting Squad. (b) First Aid Party. (c) Rescue Party. (d) Messenger Service & (e) Tele-Communication.
Climber: (i) Have Completed the age of 14 years. (ii) Have knowledge of mountainous areas covering at least 2 Km. radius and know the routes to the summit or peaks and know the nearest telephone and doctor in case of emergency. (iii) Find the way to a given point in a mountainous area using a compass and Survey of India map (or its local equivalent) and display climbing ability. (iv) Know the First aid treatment for fractures, dislocation, bruises, concussion, and shock, and know the method of transportation of the patient. (v) Have hiked in a mountainous area of at least 1,200 meters in height for at least five days (not necessarily consecutive). (vi) Should have obtained the Rock-climbing Certificate of a recognized course.
Community Singing: (i) Sing two songs either in your Mother Tongue or the Regional languages. (ii) Explain the meaning of the above songs. (Regional/Mother Tongue). (iii) Sing in correct tune with correct Pronunciation-one song other than Regional language and Mother Tongue. (iv) Teach one song to your Patrol/Group and present the same with the Group in a Camp Fire in an Event like Rally
Community Worker: (i) Know the process of Community Development. (ii) Convince at least 12 young ladies and encourage them to join the movement. (iii) Become a liaison between community and other resources of development, (i.e. Banks, Hospitals, Specialists, etc.) (iv) Help people plan for solving at least 2 of their basic needs. e.g. Clean Water, School Building, Vegetable Market Place, etc. (v) Help in an immunization camp in her village mohalla/Slum.
Computer Awareness: (i) Have knowledge of a Brief History of Computers and their latest development. (ii) Acclimatization with computer components & peripherals. (iii) The best use of computers in Scout/ Guide activities. (iv) Knowledge of the commonly used packages. (v) Perform the following : (a) Use Floppy and the hard disc in the computer. (b) Booting and shutting down of the computer.
Computer Skill: 1. Know the origin and history of computers. 2. Have knowledge of MS Office- MS Word, Ms. Excel, MS PowerPoint. 3. Create your own presentation about your Patrol/Unit/District and submit a report to your Court of Honour. 4. Have a detailed knowledge of the internet. 5. Know about at least 10 websites and their uses and submit a report.
Cook: (i) Know the necessary ingredients of a balanced diet. (ii) Know how to buy provisions, vegetables, etc., and draw up priced and dietetically sound menu to include quantities required for a camp of a week’s duration for at least one patrol of 6 guides. (iii) Make a proper cooking place, lay and light a fire using chullah, trench, etc. and cook 5 local standard dishes of which two beverages as prescribed by the examiner. (iv) Serve food in a proper manner. (v) Know how to store provisions in a hygienic manner.
Cyclist: (i) Must sign a certificate that she owns or has the use of a bicycle in good working order, which she is willing to use, if called upon at any time, in case of emergency. (ii) Must be able to ride her bicycle satisfactorily and keep it in good running order. (iii) Be able to mend a puncture. (iv) Must be able to read a road map and repeat correctly a verbal message. (v) Be able to mount and dismount on either side or ride a bicycle and lead another.
Dairymaid: (i) Have knowledge gained by practice of the management of at least one animal (cow or buffalo or goat) and produce a certificate from the parents (if at home) or from the owner where she worked for at least three months. (ii) Demonstrate the care of dairy utensils and appliances used in the area. (iii) Know the milking and sterilization of milk (including pasteurization). (iv) Know the processing of milk i.e. making cheese, butter, and ghee. (v) Know how to prepare lassi or chhace (buttermilk) as a cold drink.
Dancer: Be able to: (i) Demonstrate two characteristic national dances. Or Improvise at the test by skipping or dancing steps to music chosen by the examiner. (ii) Express in movement three emotions such as joy, sorrow, fear, anger, etc. A sense of rhythm, grace of movement, and vividness of expression will be specially taken into account.
Debator (i) Propose at least two motions and oppose at least two others in properly conducted debates. (ii) Speak in the course of debate in the presence of the Examiner for at least five minutes on the subject under discussion; have prepared the subject thoroughly and have submitted concise and orderly notes for her speech. (iii) Know the ordinary rules of debate and the duties and powers of the chairman.
Disaster Management: (i) Know the definition of Disaster and Hazard. (ii) Know various types of disasters expected in their area – Natural and man-made. (iii) Know about different agencies working on Disaster Management. (iv) Have the basic knowledge of Civil Defence and Fire Brigade. (v) Be able to explain what Disaster Preparedness is and list out different tips for Disaster Preparedness. (vi) Know the safety knowledge – at Home, Industry, and Traffic. (vii) Describe the accident-prone areas on roads, bathing places, places of gathering, etc. in your locality. (viii) Be able to establish Messenger Service including sending messages through Fax / Telephone / Telex / SMS/e-mail/Youtube/FaceBook & reporting local situations in case of Disasters. (ix) Know the role of media in Disaster Management. (x) Be able to state the Rehabilitative method and find out Government Agencies and NGOs that can support it.
Domestic Services: (i) Demonstrate sweeping, dusting, scrubbing out a room properly, keeping floors and walls clean and in good condition, and washing up kitchen and food utensils. (ii) Clean ventilators, shutters, furniture, and windows.(iii) Clean and polish: brass, copper, silver, and aluminum pots. (iv) Show how to remove grease marks, tar paint, and ink stains. (v) Serve a meal, according to individual custom for two persons. (vi) Must know how to prevent harmful insects such as mosquitoes, ants, moths, cockroaches, white ants, silverfish, and bed bugs. (vii) Arrange flowers. (viii) Know how to make out and send and receive a money order. Or Know how to call up and answer a telephone correctly.
Drug Awareness (i) Be aware of the various types of drugs, proprietary or clandestine that can be abused. (ii) Understand the terms addiction, dependence, withdrawal, and tolerance. (iii) Know the dangers to health of drug abuse. (iv) Understand how & why people get addicted to drugs. (v) Plan a drug awareness program. (vi) Know the different modes of help available to drug addicts. * Clandestine-kept secret.
Ecologist (i) Know about the other agencies working for ecological balance. (ii) Enlist the cooperation of a specialist in the vicinity to educate people about this by way of discussions, audio-visuals, etc.(iii) Propagate against cutting trees. (iv) Organise Van Mahotsavas in monsoons. (v) Educate people about pollution problems in the area. (vi) Work for solving any 3 of the following problems : (a) Air Pollution (b) Killing Animals (c) Soil Erosion(d) Tree Cutting (e) Littering (f) Wastage of Water (g) Water Pollution
Electronics: (i) Have an elementary knowledge of how a thermionic valve works as (a) H.P. Amplifier. (b) Detector (c) L.F. Amplifier in a wireless set, and also how a “Westector” works. (ii) Know the functions of condenser, resistance, inductance, reaction and mains rectifier, and transformer. (iii) Know how to build a cheap mains eliminator. (iv) Know how to locate and cure a simple fault in a wireless set. (v) Show a working knowledge of moving coils, loudspeakers, both permanent magnets and mains and energized types. (vi) Draw a simple diagram showing the way to connect p to a state of “resistance coupled”. L.F. amplification and another to illustrate the connections of a “L.F. Transformer” and show knowledge of the principles involved. (vii) Read a technical diagram, and interpret all symbols ordinarily employed. (viii) Have assembled a simple wireless receiver that works satisfactorily and knows all the distress signals. (ix) Know the methods of charging and looking after accumulators
Embroiders. (i) Show two different ways of decorating an edge, such as scalloping, faggoting, and hemstitching. (ii) Build up a simple border from any two or more of the following stitches. Blanket stitch, chain stitch, cross stitch, darning stitch, feather stitch, french knot, herringbone, and stem stitch. N.B.: Play with the stitches is to be aimed at and not mere repetition. (iii) Do two out of the following three things. (a) Design and work a piece of embroidery, using suitable material. (b) Make a design for the top of the blouse of a child’s frock or a sari border and embroider it in color. (c) Smock a garment showing two methods of grouping stitches. Or Take embroidery in cut work or applique work for a useful household article.
Entertainer (i) Must produce two items up to the standard of the public entertainment, either dancing, singing, playing an instrument, or reciting, (Each to last not less than two minutes). (ii) Must be able to entertain Guides for ten minutes with at least two of the following subjects. Conjuring tricks, playing any portable instrument, character sketches, and songs with the chorus. (Items in part one not to be included). Note: A high standard should be maintained in Part One which should be emphasized is not for public entertainment. The “Two items” may be of the same nature i.e. two contrasted songs or dances. Part two is designed for a general campfire or company entertainment, therefore, need not be of such a high standard.
Event manager: 1. Know about the process involved in organizing an event. 2. Organise at least two events within your Patrol/Unit, assist with the event, and submit a report. 3. Assist in your District/State level Rally for not less than two days. 4. Form your own team and organize a sports/cultural event in your locality and submit a report.
Farmer (i) Must work on a farm for at least six months. (ii) Have a practical knowledge of modern farm machinery and farm implements. (iii) Have knowledge of improved seeds, fertilizer manures, insecticides, sowing, and harvesting. (iv) Show an acquaintance with the routines of seasonal worms on a farm including the care of cattle or horses or sheep or pigs or poultry.
Fireman (i) Hold ambulance Badge. (ii) Fire prevention: Have fire prevention knowledge on the following subjects: Airing, bedding and linen, hot ashes, boiling over of fat, oil, etc. candles, children playing with fireworks and matches, and gas. (Various) lamps, smoking and dropping lighted matches, petrol, spirit fire, stove oil gas electric. Flannelette, Christmas decorations, curtain fires, face dresses involving cotton, wool, and other inflammable materials, motor-car fires. Seeking for an escape of gas, cleaning house, etc. with spirit, furniture polish, ventilation at fires, celluloid toys and articles, iron, chimney fires, forests and campfires, electric fires. (iii) Fire Extinction : (a) Calling the fire Brigade by a fire alarm, telephone, or messenger.(b) What to do pending the arrival of the Fire Brigade. (c) Use of buckets etc. use of different types of extinguishers. (d) Use of firehouse and hydrants. Free Being Me : (iv) Rescue Work : (a) Knowledge of secondary means of escape. (b) Firemen lift and carry the injured. (c) Improvising ropes, Chair-knot, and lowering of lines. (d) Jumping sheet, crawling through the smoke. (e) How to drag an insensible person (describe and demonstrate). (f) How to use a chute escape. (g) Warning inmates. (h) Precautions at entertainments, theoretical performances. (i) How to rescue horses. (ii) How to call an ambulance.
Florist (i) Know the wildflowers, reeds, and grass common in her neighborhood (or for town Guides, in a suitable area chosen by herself), the place in which they are to be found, and their habits. (ii) Have a knowledge of the different methods of seed distribution. (iii) Know some of the local names, and have a knowledge of the use and properties of twelve flowering plants. (iv) Make an arrangement using flowers, ferns, leaves, etc. in the presence of the examiner. (v) Know how to preserve and transport flowers
Folk Dancer (i) Must have had training in Folk dancing for at least eighteen months. (ii) Dance twelve folk dances efficiently recognized by a properly constituted authority or six locally recognized folk dances approved by D.C.
Fee Being Me:
Friend to Animals : (i) Have a general knowledge of the habits, food, and all that tends to the well-being of the following animals: Horse or donkey, sheep or goat, dog or cat, bull or camel, cow or buffalo, and be able to recognize any form of cruelty or ill-use to which they are subjected. (ii) Know in respect of anyone to the above animals; the usual minor ailments to which it is liable, and what simple remedies may be employed. (iii) Have kept a pet in good condition of comfort and health. (iv) Have an elementary knowledge of what to do in cases of accidents to animals. (v) Know the address of the nearest S.P.C.A. office (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) or Blue Cross.
Games Leader : (i) Have a knowledge of and be able to play and direct 4 games of the following: Indian outdoor games; Tag games’ Relay races; Sense training games; Ball games, and Individual contests. (ii) Have a knowledge of the organization and method of team competition. (iii) Know the value of discipline and sportsmanship in games.
Gardener (i) Dig a piece of ground not less than 12 sq. meters. Plant and grow successfully six kinds of vegetables or flowers from seeds or cuttings. (In cities where digging is not possible wooden cases or pots may be used.) (ii) Know the names of twelve plants pointed out in an ordinary garden; understand what is meant by pruning, budding, grafting, and manuring; (iii) Demonstrate any one of the following - pruning, budding, grafting. (iv) Adopt a public park or a neighbor’s courtyard and look after the garden plants for at least 2 months. Note: In cities, a roof garden can be the alternative.
Good Neighbour (i) Have an elementary general knowledge of the geography and history of at least three states other than her own. (ii) During the previous twelve months have corresponded regularly with a guide from another state and has camped for not less than three consecutive nights with Guides from other states, either in her own state or theirs. (iii) Have a fair knowledge of the people, language, culture, custom, etc. of 3 neighboring states and prepare a log book to the satisfaction of the examiner
Gymnast: Guides should not enter for this badge unless they have been taught by a trained gymnast. (A) Under 16 Years : (i) Have a good upright carriage and walk and run well. (ii) Perform to command a table of free-standing exercises. (iii) Be able to jump 1 meter high in good style. (iv) Be able to walk along the narrow side of balancing from on the bar, both forward and backward with good posture. (v) Do three of the following in good style : (a) Climb a rope at least 4 meters. (b) Somersault through and between two ropes. (c) Handstand against a wall. (d) Reverse hanging on wall bars or improvised apparatus. (e) Sideways traveling on the bar. (vi) Do three of the following in good style : (a) Cartwheel on the right and left hand. (b) Through vault (i.e. squat). (c) Leap frog over the high back. (d) Wolf or Jack-in-the-Box. (e) Bunny vault over the box or two forms. (B) Over 16 Years (i) Have a good upright carriage and walk and run well. (ii) Be attending gymnastic classes at school or some other approved physical training at least once a week. (iii) Perform at the table of free-standing exercises approved by the examiner. (iv) Perform a table of the following in good style on the narrow side of a balancing form of a bar. (a) Walk forward throwing and catching a ball at every step. (b) walk sideways without support. (c) Stand on form, lift arms and right leg sideways, replace, step forward, and repeat, raising the other leg. (d) Walk with knees fully bent and stretch every third step. (v) Perform one of the following groups : (a) Climb a rope at least 5 meters. Travel sideways on the bar or wall bars both ways. Or Travel backward or bar. (b) handstand unsupported. OR Under or over somersault on a bar or improvised apparatus. Or Reverse hanging vertically between two ropes.
Handy Woman : (i) Work a sewing machine and understand cleaning, putting in needles, oiling, etc. (ii) Replace gas or patrol mantles or electric bulbs or clean, trim, and fill an oil lamp. (iii) If gas, water, or electricity are laid on in her own house or school, know where to turn them off at the main. (iv) Thoroughly clean and repaint the inside of a bathtub, table, door, windows, or equivalent two coats at least. (v) Apply a collator to a wall or floor. (vi) Repair charpoy or replace newar on a bed. (vii) Repair :(a) Mosquito-net. (b) A bamboo chick. (c) China. (d) Splice a handle or pole by gluing or whipping. (e) Splice a rope. (f) Glue wood. (viii) At the examination do up a parcel neatly and sharpen a knife on a grindstone, whetstone, or home. Also do four of the following : (a) Make and attach bed frames for a mosquito net, or fix curtain rod and hand curtain. (b) Mend a saucepan or equivalent and bring to examination after at least a week’s use. (c) Lay linoleum or chatai that reaches to the walls of the room. (d) Remake a mattress or quilt. (e) Prepare and replace a door stop or window stop. (f) Renew a washer of a tap. (g) Mount, frame, and back a picture (A readymade frame may be used). (h) Stain and polish a wooden article. (i) Make a cupboard out of a packing case. (j) Mend a fuse, attach the lead wire to a wall plug, and repair a severed lead wire. (k) Re-cane a chair. (l) Put a pane in a window. (m) Re-upholster a small chair or stool. (n) Renew canvas on a deck chair. (o) Make a hammock or badminton net or equivalent in netting. (p) White-wash a ceiling. (q) Make a useful article for the house showing the use of screws and correct nails. (r) Handle a primus stove.
The examination can be spread over a period of time so that the guide should do things that are needed in the house rather than produce things for the test.
Health : (i) Know the general rules of health with reference to eyes, ears, teeth, nose, eating, drinking, sleeping, and breathing. (ii) Know the importance of keeping lungs, skin, teeth, feet, digestive and pelvic organs in good order. (iii) Know the dangers of an unhealthy diet and the use of tobacco, alcohol, and other intoxicating drugs. (iv) Know the value of fresh air and how to keep rooms ventilated.
Herbalist : (i) Make a collection (neatly mounted in a book) of twelve medicinal herbs and twelve herbs used in cooking. Must know where to find them and be able to recognize them readily and know their exact uses. The collection should contain leaves, roots, and skins. (ii) Know the medicinal value of at least 6 herbs.
Heritage: Guide The focus at this level is on the state in which the Guide is living, and gaining a national perspective on the diverse richness of India’s heritage. Preparing a scrapbook with illustrations and information on the following: I. Nature Heritage and Culture Collecting songs, poems, riddles, proverbs, and short stories about their state and its natural heritage and the culture unique to the State and Country. – Seasons and festivals, meaning and significance. – Different communities and tribes that live in that state. – Physical environment of their locality (famous hills, rivers, etc.) – common trees of their state. – Common plants and their uses. – Common birds. – Flora and fauna of the region. II. Art of India and their State Important heritage buildings Places of worship Music Musical instruments Dances Theatre forms Puppetry Literature and famous writers, poets of their town, Food, Costumes then and now. III. Practical work (a) Visiting monuments and museums in the vicinity and maintaining a record of it. (b) Maintaining an illustrated historical diary of their town or village (any 3 of the following). (i) Preparing a list of museums, art galleries, and cultural centers in your district/town. (ii) Visiting monuments and sites in the neighborhood and identifying problems and issues for preservation. (iii) adopting a site in their own locality with monuments or unique natural features such as a religious place, a lake, or a temple and looking after it for a period of one month and contributing to keeping it clean. (iv) Learn to serve as a guide to the monuments for local schools and community. (v) Knowing about the Govt. Department and other Non-Govt. agencies, which are involved in the maintenance and restoration of Indian culture, art, and buildings.
Hiker : (i) Build and give reasons for so building, three different types of hike fires, and be able to distinguish between various kinds of woods, and their relative value as firewood. (ii) Show proficiency in cooking in the open with and without utensils and draw two hike menus. (iii) Bring to the examination a pocket first aid case fitted up by herself for a hiking expedition, and be able to give reasons for the choice of its contents. (iv) Bring to the examination a log book giving a description of previous hikes, illustrated by sketch maps and with notes on observations made. (v) Know what precautions to take lighting fires in the open and the responsibilities involved with regard to trespassing gates, and crops. (vi) Be able to answer questions to deal with following on the way; a stranger, a lost child, an animal in difficulty, or starving. (vii) Know what to do in the event of being- (a) Left in a fog. (b) Caught in a thunderstorm. (c) Left in the neighborhood of the jungle. (d) left in forest fires. (viii) Undertake a regular hike of 20 km. on foot or 50 km. on a bicycle and submit a report. Note: The candidate will also be judged left on her method, her kit and its arrangement, and her care in cleaning up. The hiking party in which the Guide (Guides) are being examined should not be large than one patrol. The examiner should be a qualified person appointed by the D.C.
Home Maker : (i) Must have risen early, lit a fire or cleaned shoes (her own and someone else’s) laid breakfast, made and aired bed satisfactorily for a week consecutively. (ii) Know how to clean a fireplace or know how to clean properly a gas stove. (iii) Understand and have carried out the cleaning of cooking and household utensils, and washing up. (iv) Bring to examination a sample of jam, pickles, or chutney made at home entirely by herself. (v) Be able to mend household linen, clothes, curtains, etc. (vi) Be able to do shopping and errands for the household satisfactorily. (vii) Open a packing case, hang curtains, and arrange flowers decoratively. (viii) Must bring a certificate from her parents or guardian, stating that she has been tidy, thorough, obedient, and helpful in the home. (ix) Understand the care of milk vessels.
Hostess: This may be sewn on the Patrol flag of any Patrol where at least four guides have passed the following tests: Each Guide Should: (i) Know how to receive, introduce, and bid guest “Goodbye”. (ii) Be able to write a letter : (a) Inviting a guest to stay. (b) Inviting a guest to a meal. (c) Refusing an invitation. (d) Accepting an invitation. (e) Thanking for your visit. (iii) State the chief things to remember in entertaining guests. (iv) Know how to announce guests and serve meals to visitors correctly. The patrol should give, a party showing the ability to make necessary plans for invitations, and arrangement of rooms, including a place for wraps, entertainment, and refreshments.
Interpreter : (i) A Guide must show such knowledge of a language as will enable her to act as an interpreter to a person ignorant of her language. She must write a simple letter on a subject given by the examiner, and read and translate the passage from a book or newspaper in either Esperanto or any language other than her own. (ii) Know about the uniform and badges of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts of other nations, at least four.
Interpreter to the deaf : (i) Be able to read fingerspelling at the rate of 20 letters a minute. (ii) Be able to send finger spelling at the rate of 30 letters a minute.
Journalist : (i) Produce a report written by herself of company/group activities. (ii) Be able to prepare a report of any one of the following events: Lecture or address; debate or discussion; party or rally. (iii) Should have served as a scribe at least on six occasions. (iv) Be able to edit and submit any speech or report to the satisfaction of the examiner. (v) Should have served on the editorial staff of a paper or magazine for at least six months. (vi) Understand the printer’s corrections signs. (vii) Prepare a press release on an important event of her group/company.
Knitter : (i) Must bring one pair of socks or stockings (with heel) knitted entirely by herself. (ii) Bring one other useful garment knitted by herself, viz: a cap, hood, pair of mittens with thumbs, pairs of baby boots slippers (or something equivalent). (iii) Show ability to follow printed knitting directions or copy from patterns.
Lace Maker : (i) Must know names of and be able to describe, four kinds of lace, such as Torchon, Irish, Crochet, Brussels point, Flet, Ground Point, Carickamacross Malines, etc. (ii) Mend a piece of lace, real or imitation, very neatly. (iii) Make lace according to one of the following sections (a) - (f) for two sections, (g), (h) and (i) using flax, not cotton thread : (a) Bobbin or pillow lace: Be able to manage at least thirty six bobbins and make five different stitches, and show specimen, including insertions and edging made unaided. (b) Needlepoint lace: Be able to make eight varieties of stitches, including bars, not a turtle. Show a piece of the work is even and beautiful (c) Filet or darned net lace: Be able to make your own net and vary the design. Show the insertion of several squares. (d) Tambour lace: Know the tambour stitch and be able to work in several colors or an alternative, do a piece of “needle run” with at least eight varieties stitched in the net. (e) Applique on the net: carrickamacross, Applique, Duchess, etc. Show a piece of either style, with lawn or spring applied (the spring to be self-made). (f) Tatting lace: To know single and double thread tatting both insertion and lace, be able to manage the threads to separate shutting at a time. (g) Knitted lace: Be able to copy a simple design or follow instructions both in edging and insertion. (h) Crochet: Be able to copy a simple design from instructions or specimen, show inserting and corner made unaided; one piece to Irish contain rosettes. (i) Netting lace: Work two doyleys with varying widths of mesh and different designs, such as a shell or pointed edges.
Laundress : (i) Must wash and finish and bring to examination : (a) A white cotton garment. (b) A colored cotton garment. (c) A woolen garment or a pair of stockings. (d) Blouse or equivalent or child’s dress with insert sleeves, silk, where possible. (ii) Must be able to remove stains and make boiling water starch. Note: Some parts of this test must be demonstrated in the presence of the examiner.
Leather Worker : (i) Fix sole and heel to a pair of shoes or chappals sewn or nailed and generally repair shoes, chappals, sandals or leather articles in general use. Or (ii) Dress a sandal, repair traces, stirrup leather, etc., and know the various parts of the harness in either case, have a knowledge of the different kinds of leather used. Or (iii) In decorative work: Know the various kinds of leather used. Have knowledge of the tools required and how to use them. Know how to use and mix the various stains. Produce an article made by herself, such as a handbag, wallet, or purse, on which must be designed, modeled, and stained.
Leprosy Control : (i) Spread the word by means of audiovisuals that ‘Leprosy is curable’ and propagate the five-point program of the Bharat Scouts & Guides. (ii) Recognise the source that can help you in the campaign-skin specialist, National Leprosy Eradication Programme workers, volunteers, etc. (iii) Get a checking-up program in every educational Institution in the village/mohalla. (iv) Educate the community to change their attitude towards the problem. (v) Enlist the cooperation of medical experts/specialists in educating people in your locality
Literacy : (i) Organise a literacy drive for adults or your village/locality. (ii) Help start a night school for adults/dropouts. (iii) Teach three R’s (Reading, writing, and Arithmetic) to at least 10 illiterate people or help 10 children in their studies. (iv) Prepare at least 3 posts to motivate the Adult Literacy campaign. (v) Arrange an exhibition with posters, etc. published by Government and Non-Government Organisations.
Meteorologist : (i) (a) Make a simple rain gauge. (b) Make a wind-vane-estimate wind speed. (c) Make a thermometer shelter and set up a thermometer for measuring air temperature and humidity. (d) Make and keep a weather log for a period of one month. (ii) Write an article on the climate or your local area. (iii) Demonstrate your ability in weather forecasting using the following methods. (a) Forecasting temperature, precipitation, and general weather from wind strength and direction. (b) Forecasting by using an aneroid barometer. (c) Forecasting by noting cloud movement and cloud types. (d) Short-range forecasting by using weather lore. (e) Extended range forecasting by using weather lore.
Musician: Note: The Piano, Violin, Ceilo, Veena, Gotuvad, Sitar guitar keyboard, or Flute may be used. (i) Play the National Anthem. (ii) Play the notes of one of the following Melkartas, Karnatic Hanumatodi Harikamboji mayamalavagoula Mechakalyani Natabhairavi Dhirasankarabharanam Or Hindustani Bhupali Intintal Khamaj in Jhaptal Bhairavi in Dadra Or Play scales and arpeggios on major and minor key. (iii) Play Sankarabharana Aditala Varna and Bhairavi Aditala Varna. Or Sing or Play the following Thatas and scales: Kalyani Todi Purvi Asaveri Or Play the March Western. (iv) Pas an easy sight reading test Western Or Sing or play from sight in the Saragam notation a given musical passage from one of the ragas of the following Bhairavi, Khamaj, Bilahari, Kuntalavarali Or Pass an easy sight reading test from given notations of the piece in Kafi. Bhairavi or Khamaj. (v) Play two contrasted pieces, one by a classical composer and one by a modern composer. Or Play any piece of your own choice.
Music Lover : (i) Know something about the life and works of any two of the following composers. Pandit Bhatkhade, Tan Sen, Rabindranath Tagore, Tyagaraja, Bach, Bharati, Vishnu Digamber, Purcell Cecil Sharp, Paluskar. Beethoven or Any other musician of the Guide’s own choice. (ii) Know the meaning of : Karnatic Music : Raga, Sangati, Varna Aditala, Pallavi, Alapana, Gamaka. OR Hindustani Music : Rag, Alap, Chartal Dadra, Dhrupad, Thumri, Swar and Sangeet. Or Western Music: Opera, Symphony, Trio, Modulation, Transposition, Score, Contralto, Cadence. (iii) Keep a record for three months of the songs and compositions learned. (iv) Know the formation of an orchestra and recognize four of the following instruments from pictures. Violin, Double Bass, Flute, Basson, Horn Trombone, Harp, Cymbals, Veena, Sitar, Tanpura, Gotuvadyam, Mridang (v) Sing or play a song or music piece in one of the following ragas, or composition to be chosen by the examiner. Karnatic Music : Sankarabharanam, Kamboji, Todi, Kalyani, Bhairavi. Hindustani Music : Bilval, Khamaj, Kafi, Yamankalyan, Jhinjhoti. Western Music (vi) Produce a certificate from her Captain stating that she has taught her Patrol or Company a folk song, parts, rounds, keerthan, rag, bhajan, or local equivalent. (Marks should be given for choice or song).
Naturalist : (i) Must keep a nature diary with at least 60 entries extending over three months. (ii) Must watch a given area for three months, making note of anything which may appear in it, or change in it during that time and discovering as much about the flora and fauna as possible and have done their best to preserve wildlife. (iii) Must do two of the following : (a) Take a series of six photographs of wild animals or birds from life; have a general knowledge of their lives and habits and know the time when production is necessary. (b) Be able to name 40 different animals, insects, reptiles, or birds in a museum, or Zoological garden, or from unnamed colored plates. Give particulars from observation of their lives, habits, and appearance-five of them. (c) Make colored drawings of twenty flowers from life or twelve colored sketches of animals or birds and a short description giving the name of the subject, where the guide saw it, and on what date, with brief particulars of the habits, the sort of place in which it is to be found and the family to which it belongs. (d) Be able to name fifteen trees and show notes from personal observation of their characteristics, use, etc. with sketches of their leaves, twigs, and flowers. (e) Make a collection of fifty pressed common flowers, with the name, place, and date when found written below, making an effort to group in families to show knowledge of the rare flowers which should not be picked. (f) Make to collection demonstrating one of the following : (i) How seeds are distributed. (ii) How plants climb. (iii) How plants protect themselves. (iv) How flowers are pollinated.
Nutrition Educator (i) Know the symptoms and main effects of malnutrition. (ii) Tell people about the disadvantages of bottle feeding for babies and the appeal of breastfeeding. (iii) Know about the constituents of a balanced meal and preparing food. (iv) Educate people to discourage the use of non-foods like tea, coffee, and other drinks. (v) Make a nutrition survey in her village/locality and enthuse people to contact the doctor. (vi) Prepare at least three posters to educate people about nutrition.
Path Finder : (i) Have an intimate knowledge of the locality around her headquarters, including the fire and Police Station, General Hospital, Zenana Hospital, Clinics, Welfare Centres, Schools, Post and Telegraph Office, Railway, Bus, and Train routes pillar box and public telephone offices, the principal doctors (general & zenana) motor garages and petrol pumps, cycle repairer. (In the Country only) the nearest good drinking water supply, the name and the house of the village headman, and know what duties he performs. Or (In town only), principal food and provision merchants, Government Dairies, Tonga and Taxi Stand, Gardens, Deputy Commissioner’s Office, Municipal and Town Hall. Note: In the above test, good general knowledge is required which would enable a Guide to direct a stranger to the nearest suitable, hospital, garage, etc., In a small place, her knowledge will have to cover a wider area than that in a big town where the post office, etc. would be more frequent. (ii) Have a general knowledge of the district to be able to direct a stranger to the principal outlying places within 40 km. radius. (iii) Have some knowledge of the history of the place and may building or place of historical interest.
Photographer : (i) A Guide must bring to examination photographs taken by herself and developed and printed. The subject must be chosen from at least five of the following : (a) Interior. (b) Portrait. (c) Landscape. (d) Architecture. (e) Instantaneous action. (f) Copy of a photograph, drawing, and painting (g) Flowers. (h) Birds, animals, insects. The photographs must have been taken within nine months of examination. All prints must be properly mounted. (ii) Must be able to answer general questions as to the functions of the different parts of the camera such as lens, shutter, and stops. (iii) Explain briefly what causes the production of a negative and positive, i.e. a print.
Pioneer: (i) Know how to construct a campfire and how to collect, chop and stack suitable firewood. Hold the Cook’s badge and cook a two-course meal on a campfire. (ii) Erect screening. (iii) Tie the following knots and understand their uses thoroughly in addition to the knots of Pratham Sopan and Dwitiya Sopan tests. Bowline on a bight, Cat’s paw, Double sheet-bend, Manharness knot, Marline or Lever hitch, Draw hitch or Highway man’s hitch, Fisherman’s bend or hitch. (iv) Pass or repass the Pioneer tests of Pratham Sopan and Dwitiya Sopan. (v) Be able to do the following: putting into use the knots and proper lashings; model of a bridge, camp ladder, flagstaff, wash stand shelter ridge, and hut.
Population Education : (i) Educate people on (a) The right of the child. (b) The adverse effect of having more children. (i) On children. (ii) On mother(iii) On family. (iv) On Community. (c) National problems because of population explosion. (ii) Motivate 4 persons to accept the family welfare program. (iii) Arrange an exhibition with the posters published by UNO on the subject.
Poultry Farmer : (i) A Guide must have the entire charge of a few hens for at least one year. She should know the dimension and be able to draw the plan of a poultry house for the given number of birds. (ii) Be able to answer questions on the unity points of sex different breeds. (iii) Thoroughly understand the rearing of chickens and ducklings, periods of incubation, and fattening for the market. Be able to discuss the pros and cons of the intensive system. (iv) Give details of feeding; should know how to handle and cure a broody hen and a few simple remedies for ordinary vices and diseases. (v) Pack birds and eggs for the market. (vi) Should show yearly accounts.
Public Health : (i) Know the modes of transmission of the following diseases, Diptheria, T.B. measles, mumps, whooping, chough, chicken-pox, typhoid, dysentery, diarrhea, smallpox, malaria, plague, ringworm, scabies, and cholera. The measures adopted by the Sanitary Authorities to prevent their spread and the step which should be taken by individuals in case of infection: Note: Bacteriological and medical details are not required. (ii) Know how the importation of diseases from abroad is guarded against with special reference to immigrants and animals such as rats and dogs. (iii) Describe one or more methods of disinfecting a house and also of eradicating commoner insect pests such as bugs, mosquitoes, and flies from infected houses and camps. (iv) Describe the necessity and the mode employed in her locality, of collecting, removing, and disposing of house refuse and rubbish by pitting trenching, and composting. Know all about camp sanitation with reference to the kitchen, latrine, drinking water, and storage of food
Reader : (i) Must have read at least : (a) Two books on biographies of great Indians. (b) Two books on adventures, expeditions, travels, or scientific achievements. (c) Two books on conservation, population, nature, etc. (d) Two books on religions. (e) Two books on Indian Culture and Heritage. (f) Two books on the History of the Independence of India. (g) Two books dealing with the personal vocation and interest of the Guide. (ii) Know the damages caused to the books by rough handling, moisture, white ants, moths, etc., and how to protect the books from these. (iii) Help a librarian or in a library in arranging books or rewriting catalogs.
Rescuer : (i) Pass or have passed the Swimmer Badge. (ii) Must swim 45-7 meters in clothes (any stroke) Clothes should consist of usually be worn. (iii) Must perform in the water two methods of life-Saving release. These may be chosen by the candidate. (iv) Must be able to float motionlessly (in any horizontal Position) for thirty seconds. (v) Must Swim 45.7 meters showing a good breaststroke and two strokes to be chosen by the candidate, (if a side stroke is chosen the top arm must be brought out of the water). (vi) Must pick up a brick from the bottom of the bath at a depth of not less than 1.5 m. (The brick may be wrapped in cloth). (vii) Must know one accepted method of resuscitation and the treatment of the apparently drowned. (viii) Throw a lifeline to reach at least 10 meters. (ix) Demonstrate at least two types of Carrying of casualties.
Rural Worker : (i) Have detailed information about the village, such as the area, Population, occupation, products, wells and other sources of water supply, traditions, the number of children of school age, and the number of literate persons. (ii) Have a general knowledge of village sanitation, (especially pertaining to preventable diseases) administration and village panchayat) (iii) Product a record of continuous useful service (literacy, adult education, sanitation and cleanliness, farming, labor work, prohibition, games, etc.) to the village extending over a period of at least six months or have worked in a recognized village labor camp for at least a period of fifteen days. (iv) Help get at least 50 people checked for Leprosy. (v) Help at least 20 children to get immunized. (vi) Teach “Oral Rehydration Therapy” for at least 6 mothers. (vii) Organise or help in a campaign on eye care/dental care in your village/mohalla/slum. (viii) Teach neighbors management of diarrhea and dysentery or delousing for women.
Safety Knowledge: A. Individual Tests. (i) Know the origin of safety, its real meaning vis. safety for more and better adventure. (ii) Walking the rule of the road. Walking on the pavement. (iii) Basic rule of crossing at street intersections, pedestrians crossing in accordance with traffic control and light control signals. (iv) Public Service vehicle, mounting and dismounting from buses, trams, cars, and railway carriages. (v) A passenger’s duty towards the drivers of the vehicles-interference with driver’s vision viz- side and rear, hand signals, noninterference with controls and closing doors, disembarking on the side of the road.Sea Fisherman B. Group Test Know (vi) Schools Safety Patrol: The function of which is to direct the pupils to and from schools across recognized street crossing. (vii) The Traffic Game: The function of which is to teach under dramatized conditions the correct behavior of all classes of road users. (viii) Home Safety: Prevention of falls, fire burns and scalds, poisoning of cuts and scratches, electric shock, home inspections for dangers, and radio installations cautions. (ix) Industrial Safety: Safe use of tools, machinery, clothing, and housekeeping. (x) Miscellaneous Safety: Safety with fire, arms, flying kites, lightning, rescuing a burning person, calling the Fire Brigade.
Sales Women : (i) Analyse an article of merchandise from each of the five retail stores and make a report of what happens to each article of merchandise investigated, from the time it leaves the manufacturer until it reaches the consumer. (ii) Explain the value of a saleswoman between the manufacturer and the jobber; between the jobber and the retailer; or between the manufacturer and the retailer. (iii) Sell a definite quantity of merchandise, the total value of which is in excess of Rs. 150/- and give her actual selling experience, telling the methods she used to influence people to buy her merchandise and how she overcame selling resistance. (iv) Sell at a profit something she has made or grown. Keep the necessary record to enable her to fix the right selling price and to tell how much profit she has made. (v) Obtain and hold for three months, a saleswoman’s job during hours after school. Saturday afternoons, or during vacation. Describe what is necessary to sell the things she handles. (vi) Visit in uniform a business concern and learn how their product is sold. Describe the selling process. Talk with her about an outline of at least two questions prepared in advance. (vii) Name five fundamental requirements for success. (viii) Go to some successful salesman/woman in her locality and find out what he/she thinks of selling as a life work. Write out in 500 words/more her conclusion of what the salesman/woman tells her of salesmanship as a career. (ix) Explain : (a) Why truthfulness about an article is one of the outstanding requirements of all good sales. (b) What is every salesman sells to his employer? (c) How does courtesy to prospective customer aid the sale?
Sanitation Promoter: Make a survey in a given locality and help people in the following ways : (i) (a) Using clean water for drinking. (b) demonstrate the process of filtering, boiling, and storing water. (c) Demonstrate the use of a charcoal water filter. (ii) Protecting grains from rates and other rodents. (iii) Protecting cooked food from flies, mosquitoes, dirt, etc. (iv) Showing the correct ways of disposing of the waste and use of compost pit. (v) Educating people about the dangers of defecating in the open.(vi) Erecting inexpensive and effective latrines. (vii) Convincing women on the use of smokeless chulhas. (viii) Enthusing people belonging to at least 25 houses to use health salts with the help of handbills/posters prepared by herself.
Scholar: Present evidence from her Principal of Headmistress that. (i) She had been regular in her attendance for the year (at least 80 p.c. of the total). (ii) The general behavior has been above the average. (iii) She has consistently shown a spirit of helpfulness and loyalty to the school or college. Total marks in all subjects in the preceding three terminal examinations. Note: The badge must be surrendered if at any time she falls below the above standards.
Sea Fisherman:
Secretary : (i) Show a general knowledge of the administration of the Bharat Scouts and Guides at group and district levels: know the terms of reference of the Court of Honour and Patrol-inCouncil. (ii) In the presence of the examiner, either (a) write in a good, legible hand 250 words of the cross or (b) type 100 words with not more than 5 mistakes and show how to clean the machine and replace the ribbon. (iii) Show an understanding of committee procedures including the ability to prepare agendas and take minutes. (iv) Have a general knowledge of the financial structure of a Guide Company, prepare simple receipts and Payment accounts for a Company of Patrol: and know how a personal Bank Account is operated. (v) Write a letter on a subject chosen by the Examiner: draft wording for an invitation card addressed to members or the public in connection with a Group, Company, or Patrol event. (vi) Prepare a press release on the subject of a group event or write an article for Guide magazine reporting a Company, Group, or District event. (vii) Carry out the duties of the Secretary of your Patrol, Court of Honour, or some other committee, not necessarily concerned with Guiding for a period of three months to the satisfaction of the Guide Captain or the Chairman of the committee concerned.
Self Defence: Choose Karate or Judo A. Karate: A systematic sequential training in Karate under a qualified expert leading up to Karate Defence against grabbing attacks will be the requirement. Be able to demonstrate correctly any 2 of the following groups to the examiner. Group-A Warm-up exercises, Karate Stances, punching & striking techniques, Breathing techniques, and any 4 Karate forms. Defense against grabbing attack. Group-B Warm up exercise, Karate Stances, Defensive blocking Techniques, Breathing Techniques, Any 4 Karate forms. Defense against grabbing attacks. B Judo Attend a course of instruction by a qualified coach. (i) Be able to demonstrate and explain any two of the following : (a) Break falling to sides and rear and forward rolling. (b) Balance breaking. (c) Fundamental postures, tsugiashi and taisbaki. (d) A hip throw. (e) O-soto-gari. (f) Kesagatame. (ii) Have a knowledge of basic self-defense including: (a) At least six points of attack on the body. (b) Releases from wrist grips of front strangles.
Sick Nurse : (A white cross on Red Base with a white border.) (i) Answer questions on the Preparation of the sick room and ventilation of heating. (ii) Know how to prepare a bed for a patient, change sheets, and prevent bed sores. Know the use of room and clinical thermo-meter, how to take pulse and respiration. How to wash and dress a patient. (iii) Answer questions on Germs of disease, their growth, and prevention. (iv) Know the symptoms of malaria, plague, dhobis’ itch, measles, enteric fever, cholera, whooping cough, mumps, and influenza and the symptoms and early treatment of consumption (tuberculosis of Lungs)(v) Show knowledge of the administration of medicines and the external application of remedies, treatment with heat and cold, including poultice and fermentation. (vi) Answer questions on feeding in sickness and convalescence. Make two dishes. (vii) Know the signs and symptoms of illness that would lead you to send to the doctor. (viii) Show proficiency in roller bandaging: finger, hand, foot, and leg.
Signaller : (i) Send and receive by flag in Semaphore at the rate of 7 words (35 letters) a minute or in Morse @ 5 words (25 letters) a minute. (ii) Send and receive at the rate of 6 words (30 letters) a minute on a buzzer or sounder. (iii) Send and receive at the rate of 5 words (25 letters) a minute by lamp or disc. Note: 90 percent accuracy must be obtained in all the above tests. (iv) Demonstrate a recognized procedure when sending and receiving a message. (v) Have a good knowledge of various signs and signals given in “Scouting for Boys”. (vi) Improve at least two methods of sending a message either in Morse or Semaphore at least 1 Km. at the rate of 4 words (20 letters) per minute. Note: Outdoor sending and receiving stations are to be a minimum of 150 meters apart. Buzzer stations are to be in separate rooms.
Singer: Be able to sing from memory one folk song, one marching song, one action song, one prayer song, one light classical song, and one of her own choice. N. B.: Credit should be given for the correct style.
Soil Conservation. (i) Understand the changes which happen on the surface of the earth (e.g.) Erosion, Transportation, and Deposition and know the reasons. (ii) Have general knowledge of the problems of soil erosion, its danger, kinds of causes, and methods of preventing these. (iii) Study the problem of soil erosion and prepare a log giving information about the various programs being carried out in the country regarding so it conservation, afforestation, and removal of water scarcity. Prepare a log based on her own observation and experience regarding local problems of soil conservation. At least a period of 3 months should have been spent on this study. (iv) Understand the importance of methods used for soil conservation such as merbandi (tree plantation) or afforestation and filling up the gully (Khal Patanal) etc. and must have given service in any of the projects at least 40 hrs. produce a record of the service rendered. (v) With the help of her patrol, plant at least 10 kuchas of Manoj and look after these for 3 months. (vi) Have general knowledge of the organization, work, and experiments of the Soil Conservation Board of her area.
Solar Energy Awareness : (i) Understand how and how much energy from the sun reaches us at various places and times, and what happens to it. Understand the motion of the sun, and make use of instruments to observe/locate Sun’s position-Angular measurement from the horizon and from the true north. Use of household Indian Almanance (Panchang). Make and use a Sundial. (ii) Know different ways of collecting storing and using Solar energy for getting heat and electricity. Flat Plate and concentrating collectors-use of glass covers, reflectors, and lances including fresnel lances. Make working models of at least two devices-Solar Cookers, Dryers, still (to make distilled water), Oven, Water Heaters, Photovoltaic-say battery chargers, Lanterns, Pump, T.V. power supply, etc. for personal/family use. (iii) (a) See and be able to explain the working of at least three Solar energy installations of different types. (b) Know how to use Solar Cooker/Water Heater, what can be done, and how, with it. (iv) Know advantages. disadvantages of using Solar Energy. Government and other Organisations who assist/test/ manufacture.
Star Gazer : (i) Keep a log or notebook over a period of three months giving observations of stars, moon, and planets (If any) visible from a window, garden, or street near her own home. Note: There should be at least one entry per week made regularly at approximately the same time in the evening. (ii) Demonstrate with diagrams or models (preferably models) the relative position and size of the sun, moon, earth, and other planets, and show their movements. (iii) Point out in the sky. (a) At least four constellations are visible all year round. (b) At least Four constellations not visible all year round. (c) At least Four first-magnitude stars know to which constellation they belong and at what time of the year they are visible. (iv) Obtain a compass direction from the stars.
Swimmer (i) Swim 45.70 meters using breaststroke. (ii) Swim 22.85 meters using over arm side stroke, trudge on crawl or back crawl. (iii) Swim 22.85 meters on the back without using arms. (iv) Be able to swim 22.85 meters in 30 seconds using any stroke. (this can be examined under headings 1 & 2). (v) Swim 22.85 meters fully clothed. (vi) Pick up a brick from the bottom of the bath at a depth of not less than 2 meters. (vii) Be able to dive. (viii) Float motionless for 20 seconds, not necessarily horizontally. (ix) Be able to explain the following: how to avoid and what to do in case of muscle cramps, safety precautions in selecting unknown swimming and bathing places and diving points, and the buddy system for bathing or swimming in large numbers. (x) Be able to satisfy the examiner that she is capable of instructing a non-swimmer in the basic principles of swimming.
Tailor : (i) Must show knowledge of cutting out simple garments in cotton and woolen materials from patterns given at the examination. (ii) Must make entirely by herself and bring to examination. (a) A blouse or baby’s frock, sleeves to be inserted. (b) A pair of knickers or a petticoat. N.B.: One of these may be made by machine if desired. (iii) At the examination show, how to make buttonholes, set gathers in a bend or bind an edge, patch in cotton material, patterned print flannel, or woven material. How to darn and demonstrate at least two of these.
Tracker : (i) Recognise and explain two different characteristics in each of three different human footprints, safe feet, or shoes, and recognize and explain two different characteristics in each of three different types of simple human tracks. (ii) Solve with reasonable accuracy two tracking stories in sand, snow, or other suitable natural material. (iii) Make six plaster casts of the tracks of birds, animals, cars, or cycles. All cast to be taken unaided and correctly labeled with date and place of making at least two to be of wild birds or animals. (iv) Lay a trail of at least one-kilo meter in length containing at least four different kinds of signs made of natural material. At least 40 signs to be used and the route to be over ground with which the Guide is unfamiliar, Roads may be crossed but not followed. The trail is to be followed by the Guides of Dwitiya Sopan Standard.
Thrift : (i) For one year a Guide must make regular weekly or monthly payments into a Post Office. savings Bank or approved Co-operative or other Banks. The amount paid should be in proportion to the pocket money to Guide but the amounts saved during the year should in no case be less than Rs. 50/- the badge cannot be held more than one year unless she adds at least a quarter of the original sum to her account each year. The principle is that the money should be, genuinely saved by the guide of her earning or pocket money. (ii) The Captain should obtain evidence from her parents, guardians, or teachers that the guide has taken care of her clothing and footwear, kept them clean and mended, has not used safety pins for other makeshift buttons, and that she has respected company and school property
Toymaker: Do any two of the following and make one toy of your own choice (each toy should be made of a salable standard). (i) Cut out, stuff, and model two different animals out of wool and one rag doll (the face to be painted). (ii) Make an engine and any vehicle for a child to pull along, from bits of wood, cork, etc. (iii) Make a wool ball on a card frame and a bird or beast with scraps of colored crewel, suitable for a tiny baby. (iv) Dress a doll with clothes designed in patterns that can be reminded of a baby’s or a toddler’s dress. (The doll may be the rag doll made in section (1). (v) Make a room of a doll’s house from a box and completely paint, affix wallpaper, and furnish from oddments and scraps. (vi) Make an illustrated scrapbook with one page of illustrations or a story (either fairy, nature, or heroic written by herself). (vii) Make a working model of a bag staff, or fly a kite made by herself.
Weaver: Have woven 4.5 meters of cloth 68.5 cm in width out of the span thread No 12 count
Writer : (i) Write one of the following: (a) A short story. (b) A verse of eight or more lines. (c) A dramatic sketch. (ii) Write an essay on any subject chosen by the examiner. The essay should express the Guide’s own personal thoughts or experiences. OR Write a letter to a friend telling an interesting piece of news (which may be imaginary).
World Conservation : (i) Make a sketch illustrating the complete water cycle using and describing the following terms: (a) Precipitation. (b) Run Off. (c) Ground Water. (d) Evaporation. (e) Transpiration. (ii) Show that she is familiar with the main causes of the following types of pollution and how they can be controlled : (a) Water. (b) Air (including noise). (c) Soil. (d) Waste. (iii) Make a list of “what to do” and “what not to do” in order not to damage but improve nature when hiking and camping. (iv) Make a list including if possible pictures of plants and animals in the country which are in danger of extinction.(v) Show that she is familiar with the reason why so many animal species are threatened and what can be done to help these animals to service. (vi) Carry out one of the following experiments : (a) Demonstrate how soil may be lost or ruined through erosion and how grass and other plants help to protect it. (b) Demonstrate how soil is formed. (c) demonstrate how plants produce oxygen. (d) Plant two bean seeds in a flower pot of topsoil and two beans in a flower pot of subsoil. Tend for a month and Report. (i) On differences in the rate of growth in the two pots. (ii) The appearance of plants on any difference noted. (e) Collect muddy water in a glass jar from a suitable stream and allow it to stand for at least six hours. Observe the amount of soil that settles at the bottom. State where she thinks the soil originated from and why she thinks it. (f) Keep a daily record of the weather of her neighborhood for a month including rainfall, sunshine, fog (or smog), temperature, wind speed, direction, and humidity. (vii) Do one of the following : (a) Plan and carry out together with her patrol or company an anti-litter campaign in a public park or garden or school premises or any other public place for six hours utilizing one hour at a time. (b) Take part in a conservation project for a period of at least one day. (c) Make a nature trail for her patrol or company. (d) Make put out and maintain a forage rack for animals. (e) Make a pond for birds (and for beauty). (f) Make and build an aquarium. (g) Build up a collection of plaster casts of at least six bird or animal tracks. Note : (i) The badge will be accompanied by a special certificate. (ii) The badge will be worn on the left sleeve below the Rajya Puraskar/Rashtrapati Guide badge.
World Friendship : (i) Have an elementary knowledge of the geography history and people of at least two countries other than her own. (ii) Have corresponded regularly for not less than one year with at least six letters with a Guide of some other country, either individually or as a part of a Patrol, or Company “Linking”. (iii) Have some knowledge of the organization and activities of World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. (iv) Have done at least two of the following : (a) Have kept an album or scrapbook for a least one year giving illustrated information on Guide activities, culture, sports, home life, and national affairs of another country. (b) Know the purpose and organization of the United Nations, and the functions of its principal, and subsidiary agencies, and be able to explain these in simple terms. (c) Have taken part in some practical activities of an International Character such as the collection and distribution of relief supplies, the reception, and settlement of new immigrants, or assisted in some project of the non-partisan organization for the promotion of the World Sisterhood. (d) Camp or hike for at least seven days with a Guide from another country (either in your country or their country) and produce a log book covering this event to include your impressions and knowledge gained from the visiting guides and their country or countries. (e) Entertain in your home for not less than two days with a Guide or Guides from overseas.
Yoga: Note: This should be learned and practiced under the guidance of a qualified yoga teacher. (i) Have a general knowledge about Yogasana as an indigenous system of exercise for the general health of a person both in body and mind. (ii) Should have practiced yoga asana regularly for at least six months and show evidence of it. (iii) Should be able to demonstrate correctly to the satisfaction of the examiner asanas as indicated below. (a) Compulsory (i) Padmasana (iii) Trikonasana (ii) Utkatasana (iv) Vajrasana (b) Optional: any 3 from each group. (i) Gomukhasana (i) Supta Vajrasna (ii) Pacchimottanasana (ii) Halasana (iii) Naukasana (iii) Matsyasana (iv) Chakrasana (iv) Bhujangasana (v) Shavasana (v) Dhanurasana (vi) Ushtrasana (vi) Mayurasana
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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS / REGIONAL HQ/ STATE HQ / INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL HQ - NEW DELHI
REGIONAL HQ:- Central Regional HQ - New Delhi, Eastern Regional HQ- New Delhi, North East Regional HQ- New Delhi, Northern Regional HQ - New Delhi, Southern Regional HQ-New Delhi, Western Regional HQ- New Delhi, National Adventure Institute - Madhya Pradesh, National Youth Adventure Institute- Haryana, National Adventure Institute- West Bengal.
STATE HQ:- Bharat Scouts & Guides Chhattisgarh STATE HQ, Bharat Scouts & Guides Railway State HQ- Jabalpur, Bharat Scouts & Guides MP State HQ- Bopal, Bharat Scouts & Guides Rajasthan State HQ- Jaipur, Bharat Scouts & Guides Western Railway State HQ- Jaipur, Bharat Scouts & Guides South East Central Railway State HQ- Bilaspur, Bharat Scouts & Guides Bihar State HQ- Patna, Bharat Scouts & Guides Eastern Railway State HQ- Kolkata, Bharat Scouts & Guides East Central Railway HQ- Bihar, Bharat Scouts & Guides East Coast HQ- Odisha, Bharat Scouts & Guides Jarkhand State HQ, Bharat Scouts & Guides Odisha State HQ- Bhubaneshwar, Bharat Scouts & Guides South Eastern Railway State HQ-Kolkata, Bharat Scouts & Guides Arunachal Pradesh State HQ- Naharlagun, Bharat Scouts & Guides Assam State HQ- Guwahati, Bharat Scouts & Guides Manipur State HQ-West Imphal, Bharat Scouts & Guides Meghalaya State HQ- Shillong, Bharat Scouts & Guides Mizoram State HQ- Aizawl, Bharat Scouts & Guides Nagaland State HQ-Kohima, Bharat Scouts & Guides SIKKIM HQ- East Sikkim, Bharat Scouts & Guides Tripura State HQ-Agarthala , Bharat Scouts & Guides North East Frontier State HQ-Guwahati, Bharat Scouts & Guides Haryana State HQ- Chandigarh, Bharat Scouts & Guides Himachal Pradesh State HQ- Shimla, Bharat Scouts & Guides- Jammu & Kashmir State HQ- Jammu, Bharat Scouts & Guides Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan State HQ- New Delhi, Bharat Scouts & Guides Delhi State HQ-New Delhi, Bharat Scouts & Guides Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti State HQ-Noida, Bharat Scouts & Guides Northern Railway State HQ-New Delhi, Bharat Scouts & Guides North central Railway State HQ- Allahanad (UP), Bharat Scouts & Guides North Eastern Railway State HQ- Gorakhpur, Bharat Scouts & Guides Punjab State HQ-Chandigarh, Bharat Scouts & Guides Uttarakhand State HQ - Dehradun, Bharat Scouts & Guides Uttar Pradesh State HQ- Lucknow, Bharat Scouts & Guides Chandigarh State HQ-Chandigrah, Bharat Scouts & Guides Andaaman & Nicobar State HQ- Port Blair, Bharat Scouts & Guides Andhra Pradesh State HQ - Vijayawada, Bharat Scouts & Guides Karnataka State HQ-Bangalore, Bharat Scouts & Guides kerala State HQ- Thiruvanathapuram, Bharat Scouts & Guides Puducherry State HQ- Lawspet, Bharat Scouts & Guides Southern Railway HQ- Chennai, Bharat Scouts & Guides South Central Railway State HQ- Secunderabad, Bharat Scouts & Guides South Western Railway State HQ-Hubli, Bharat Scouts & Guides Tamil Nadu State HQ- Chennai, Bharat Scouts & Guides Telangana State HQ-Hyderabad, Bharat Scouts & Guides Central Railway State HQ-Mumbai, Bharat Scouts & Guides Goa State Hq-Panaji, Bharat Scouts & Guides Dadar & Nagar Haveli State HQ- Silvassa, Bharat Scouts & Guides Gujarat State HQ- Ahmedabad, Bharat Scouts & Guides maharashtra State HQ- Mumbai, Bharat Scouts & Guides Western Railway State Hq- Mumbai, Bharat Scouts & Guides National Adventure Institute -Pachmarhi, Bharat Scouts & Guides-National Youth Adventure Institute -Gadpuri (Haryana), Bharat Scouts & Guides- National Youth Adventure Institute- Darjeeling
STATE TRAINING CENTRE:-
Dr. Annie Besant Scouts & Guides- Bangalore Rural, Kondajji Basappa Scouts & Guides-Davanagere, BS&G STC -Tripura, UP BS&G STC -Allahabad, UP BS&G STC-Sheetlakhet (U.K)
INTERNATIONAL UNIT:-
BS&G " International Indian School- Dammam "- Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, The Indian School -Bahrain,- Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia, Dubai Modern High School -Dubai U.A.E., Indian School Muscat- Sultanate Of Oman
WORLD ORGANISATION OF SCOUT / GUIDE:-
WOSM- World Organisation Of Scout Movement- Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), World Scout Bureau Asia- Pacific Support Centre- Philippines, WAGGGS- World Association Of Girl Guides & Girl Scouts - London (United Kingdom),
