Paper Code: 47/2015

Date of Examination: 7th March 2015

Post Name: Lecturer in Sanskrit – Vedanta

Department: Collegiate Education

Category: Kerala PSC Previous Question Papers | Lecturer Recruitment | Sanskrit Vedanta

Exam Structure:

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-based)

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Medium of Exam: English (and Sanskrit where applicable)

Syllabus & Subject Coverage:

The 47/2015 question paper was structured to evaluate in-depth knowledge of Vedanta philosophy, classical Sanskrit texts, and teaching aptitude, in addition to general awareness.

Core Subject Areas – Vedanta (Sanskrit):

1. Fundamentals of Indian Philosophy (Darśanas)

2. Major Schools of Vedanta:

   • Advaita (Shankaracharya)

   • Vishishtadvaita (Ramanujacharya)

   • Dvaita (Madhvacharya)

3. Key Texts & Commentaries:

   • Upanishads (Principal Upanishads)

   • Brahmasutras

   • Bhagavad Gita – Vedantic Interpretations

   • Bhashyas by Adi Shankara, Ramanuja, and Madhva

4. Concepts in Vedanta:

   • Brahman, Atman, Maya, Moksha

   • Jiva, Ishvara, Avidya

   • Sadhana Chatushtaya

5. Sanskrit Grammar & Literature:

   • Sandhi, Samasa, Karaka, Taddhita, Kridanta

   • Notable Sanskrit literary works and authors

   • Application of grammar in classical texts

Additional Topics:

• General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Mental Ability and Logical Reasoning

• Teaching Aptitude and Research Methodology (related to higher education)

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