Exam Details

• Exam Code: 71/2015

• Subject: Mathematics

• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission

• Medium of Exam: Malayalam and English

• Date of Examination: April 2015

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Total Marks: 100

• Question Booklet Code: A

 Exam Structure

The exam comprised 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. The questions were designed to evaluate the candidates' understanding of various mathematical concepts and their application in problem-solving scenarios.

 Key Topics Covered

The syllabus for the Mathematics exam included:

• Arithmetic: Fractions, percentages, ratios, averages, profit and loss, simple and compound interest, time and work, time and distance, and problems on trains.

• Algebra: Linear equations, quadratic equations, polynomials, and algebraic expressions.

• Geometry: Basic concepts of lines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, circles, and coordinate geometry.

• Mensuration: Area and perimeter of plane figures, surface area, and volume of solids.

• Statistics and Probability: Mean, median, mode, standard deviation, probability theory, and data interpretation.

• Number System: Divisibility rules, factors, multiples, and HCF and LCM.

• Time and Work Problems: Problems related to work efficiency and time taken to complete tasks.

• Speed, Distance, and Time: Problems involving relative speed, boats and streams, and trains.

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