Exam Details:

• Post: Soil Survey Officer / Research Assistant / Cartographer / Technical Assistant
• Department: Soil Survey and Soil Conservation
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 209/2015
• Date of Examination: 20th November 2015
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern:

The Kerala PSC Soil Survey Officer / Research Assistant / Cartographer / Technical Assistant (209/2015) question paper covered the following subjects:

1. Soil Science & Soil Conservation

• Classification & Types of Soil
• Physical & Chemical Properties of Soil
• Soil Fertility & Nutrient Management
• Soil Erosion & Control Measures
• Watershed Management & Soil Conservation Techniques

2. Agricultural Science & Agronomy

• Crop Cultivation & Soil Health
• Organic Farming & Sustainable Agriculture
• Irrigation Techniques & Water Management
• Agroforestry & Land Use Planning

3. Environmental Science & Ecology

• Climate & Soil Interactions
• Environmental Pollution & Soil Degradation
• Conservation Methods for Sustainable Development
• Biodiversity & Eco-friendly Practices

4. Geography & Cartography

• Basics of Cartography & Map Reading
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) & Remote Sensing
• Land Surveying Techniques & Applications
• GPS & Spatial Data Analysis

5. Research Methods & Data Analysis

• Research Methodologies in Soil Science
• Data Collection & Interpretation
• Statistical Tools & Analysis Techniques

6. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Geography of Kerala & India
• Important Government Schemes Related to Agriculture & Conservation
• Recent Developments in Soil & Environmental Science
• International Organizations in Agriculture & Environment (FAO, UNEP, etc.)

7. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Ratio & Proportion
• Time, Speed & Distance Problems
• Logical Deductions & Number Series
• Data Interpretation

8. Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Basic Malayalam Grammar & Vocabulary
• Sentence Formation & Usage
• Synonyms & Antonyms

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