Exam Format

Syllabus & Topics Covered

The paper covered a wide range of topics relevant to administrative and forest-related knowledge. Here’s a section-wise breakdown:

1. Current Affairs (National & International)

• Recent events in science, technology, environment, defense, awards, and government policies

• National and Kerala-specific schemes related to forestry and conservation

• UN, UNESCO, and global environmental bodies

2. Indian History & Freedom Movement

• Important events and movements

• Role of Kerala in India’s freedom struggle

• Environmental history and tribal rights

3. Indian Polity and Constitution

• Fundamental Rights and Duties

• Forest-related Acts like Forest Conservation Act, Wildlife Protection Act

• Structure of Government and functions related to environmental governance

4. Geography (India and Kerala)

• Forest types and distribution in India

• Major rivers, mountains, and protected areas

• Geography and climate of Kerala

5. General Science

• Basic physics, chemistry, and biology

• Focus on environmental science and biodiversity

• Ecology, ecosystems, and wildlife conservation

6. Indian Economy

• Agricultural and forest-based economy

• Budget, planning, and five-year plans

• Role of forests in national income and employment

7. Environmental Studies

• Pollution, climate change, global warming

• Renewable and non-renewable resources

• Forest management practices and afforestation

8. General Mental Ability (Occasional inclusion)

• Logical reasoning, analogies, number series, and analytical thinking

• Data interpretation related to environmental data

Exam Difficulty Level & Analysis

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