Paper Code: 13/2015

Date of Test: 20th January 2015

Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Post: Laboratory Technical Assistant

Subject: Fisheries – Fish Processing Technology (VHSE)

Category: Previous Year Question Papers

 Overview

This Kerala PSC exam was held for the recruitment of Laboratory Technical Assistants in the Fisheries stream, focusing on Fish Processing Technology under the Vocational Higher Secondary Education (VHSE) department. The paper, designated with Code 13/2015, was conducted on 20th January 2015.

Designed for vocational stream aspirants, the paper tested both domain-specific knowledge and essential general competencies relevant to the role of a Laboratory Technical Assistant in Fisheries education and practical labs.

Exam Pattern

• Type of Exam: OMR (Objective Multiple Choice Questions)

• Total Number of Questions: 100

• Maximum Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer

 Syllabus Coverage

The question paper was structured to evaluate the candidate’s proficiency in vocational and general subjects. It covered the following key areas:

Fish Processing Technology

• Basic principles of fish preservation and processing

• Handling and storage of fish

• Fish curing, freezing, and canning techniques

• Quality control and hygiene in fish processing units

• Post-harvest technology and packaging

Laboratory Practices & Safety

• Laboratory tools and equipment used in fish processing

• Safety protocols and waste management in labs

• Basic microbiology related to fish products

 General Knowledge and Current Affairs

• Kerala state-specific facts and developments

• National and international current events (up to 2015)

• Important government schemes, policies, and science & technology updates

 English Language Skills

• Vocabulary and grammar

• Synonyms, antonyms, and sentence correction

• Reading comprehension and usage

 General Awareness

• Arithmetic, reasoning, and mental ability

• Environmental science basics

• Scientific facts and common GK

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