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Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper – Trade Instructor Grade II (Printing Technology) – Kerala Technical Education (Category No: 206/2014)
Details about Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper – Trade Instructor Grade II (Printing Technology) – Kerala Technical Education (Category No: 206/2014)
Exam Overview
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Post Name: Trade Instructor Grade II
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Subject/Discipline: Printing Technology
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Department: Technical Education Department, Government of Kerala
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Exam Conducted by: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
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Exam Type: Objective (OMR-based)
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Total Marks: 100
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Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)
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Medium of Question Paper: English
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Category Code: [Insert if available]
Question Paper Pattern
The exam is designed to evaluate both technical knowledge in printing technology and general awareness. Here's a breakdown of the typical pattern:
| Section | Topics Covered | Approximate Weightage |
|---|---|---|
| Core Subject (Printing Technology) | Prepress, Printing processes, Postpress, Materials, Machines, Digital printing, Maintenance, Color theory, Graphic design basics | 70–75% |
| General Knowledge & Current Affairs | Kerala history, Indian polity, important events, scientific facts, general science | 10–15% |
| General English | Vocabulary, grammar, usage, comprehension | 5–10% |
| Logical Reasoning & Arithmetic | Series, coding, time & work, percentage, direction sense | 5–10% |
Core Topics in Printing Technology (Syllabus Highlights)
Candidates must be thoroughly familiar with topics from Diploma-level Printing Technology syllabus, such as:
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Prepress Operations
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Typography, layout, design principles
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Plate making, image editing, color management
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Printing Processes
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Offset lithography, flexography, gravure, screen printing
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Digital and variable data printing
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Postpress Techniques
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Binding methods, cutting, folding, finishing operations
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Printing Materials
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Paper, ink, chemicals, substrates
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Paper properties and classifications
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Press Maintenance
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Machine components, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance
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Computer Applications in Printing
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Software (CorelDRAW, Photoshop, InDesign basics)
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Workflow and file formats (PDF, EPS, TIFF, etc.)
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Safety and Environmental Aspects
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Printing waste management, recycling, health hazards
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