Exam Overview

• Post Name: Surveyor Grade II – Hydrogeology Branch

• Department: Ground Water Department, Kerala

• Paper Code: 94/2015

• Date of Examination: 20.05.2015

• Type of Exam: Objective (OMR-Based)

• Medium of Exam: English

• Total Questions: 100

• Total Marks: 100

• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

• Negative Marking: Yes (⅓ mark deduction for each wrong answer)

 Role & Responsibilities of a Surveyor in Ground Water Department

Surveyors in the Hydrogeology Branch are technical support professionals responsible for:

• Conducting topographical and geological surveys

• Preparing and interpreting site maps, contour lines, and water table layouts

• Assisting geologists and engineers in groundwater exploration

• Operating surveying instruments like total stations, GPS, theodolites, and leveling devices

• Maintaining field data records and contributing to groundwater modeling and reports

Syllabus and Subject-wise Topics

The syllabus primarily covered surveying theory and practice, supported by general science, geography, mathematics, and general knowledge. Below is the subject-wise breakdown of the key topics:

1. Fundamentals of Surveying

• Types of surveying: plane and geodetic

• Classification: topographical, cadastral, hydrographic

• Principles of surveying: working from whole to part, consistency of work

• Surveying instruments: compass, chain, theodolite, leveling staff, total station

2. Leveling and Contouring

• Types of leveling: simple, differential, reciprocal

• Calculation of Reduced Levels (RL)

• Contour mapping and interpolation techniques

• Use of auto levels and dumpy levels in groundwater surveys

3. Hydrogeological Applications in Surveying

• Aquifers and water table measurements

• Use of contour maps in hydrology

• Borehole logging and site selection

• Groundwater modeling basics (introductory level)

4. Plane Table and Theodolite Surveying

• Setting up and orientation

• Resection and intersection methods

• Measurement of horizontal and vertical angles

• Error corrections and accuracy improvements

5. Remote Sensing and GPS

• Basics of remote sensing in groundwater studies

• Application of GIS and GPS in field mapping

• Satellite imagery interpretation

6. Mathematics & Measurements

• Basic trigonometry, coordinate geometry

• Area and volume calculations for irregular plots

• Unit conversions and scale use in maps

7. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Geography of Kerala, rivers, water bodies

• Groundwater issues in India and Kerala

• Developments in science & technology

• Kerala PSC affairs, public service acts, and constitutional basics

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