Exam Pattern

• Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR-based Objective Test)

• Total Marks: 100

• Number of Questions: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks for each wrong answer (standard for Kerala PSC exams)

Syllabus and Coverage

The 84/2015 question paper tested both technical and general aptitude areas. Below is the broad syllabus it covered:

1. Technical Subject (Automobile / Mechanical Engineering)

• Internal Combustion Engines

• Automobile Transmission Systems

• Braking Systems and Suspension

• Vehicle Dynamics and Controls

• Motor Vehicle Laws and Road Safety Rules

• Engine Emission Control and Environmental Standards

• Automotive Electrical and Electronics

• Workshop Technology and Vehicle Maintenance

• Fuel Systems – Petrol and Diesel Engines

• Chassis, Body, and Aerodynamics

2. General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Important National & International Events

• Kerala-specific developments

• Basic facts about India and the Constitution

• Transportation policies and safety norms

3. Mental Ability and Reasoning

• Number Series, Coding-Decoding

• Logical Puzzles and Blood Relations

• Analogies and Classification

• Direction Test and Seating Arrangement

4. General English

• Grammar and Usage

• Synonyms and Antonyms

• Sentence Correction

• Vocabulary and Comprehension

Importance of This Paper for Aspirants

The 84/2015 AMVI question paper remains a benchmark for aspirants preparing for technical and transport-sector roles in Kerala PSC. Here's why this paper is a must-practice:

• Familiarizes candidates with question framing and weightage distribution

• Provides a real-time exam simulation

• Highlights key technical areas to focus on, especially in automotive engineering

• Assists in building a subject-wise revision strategy
  

   Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Assistant Motor Vehicles Inspector (Motor Vehicles Department)