Post Name: Tradesman – Automobile (Heat Engines)
Department: Technical Education
Districts: Ernakulam (EKM), Kannur (KNR)
Paper Code: 35/2015
Date of Examination: 24th February 2015
Exam Type: OMR-Based Objective Test
Medium of Question Paper: English
Category: Kerala PSC Previous Year Question Papers
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Negative Marking: Yes (1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer)

Question Paper Structure:

Each question carried 1 mark, with negative marking of 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

 Key Topics Covered:

 Core Subject – Automobile Engineering & Heat Engines (70 Questions)

• Basics of thermodynamics and heat transfer

• Working of internal combustion engines (SI & CI engines)

• Engine components and materials used

• Fuel systems and ignition systems

• Cooling and lubrication systems

• Emission control and fuel efficiency

• Heat engine cycles – Otto, Diesel, and Dual cycles

• Engine testing and performance parameters

• Transmission systems and clutches

• Troubleshooting and maintenance of engine systems

General Knowledge & Current Affairs (10 Questions)

• Indian and Kerala history, geography, and polity

• Science and technology developments

• Current affairs (national & international)

• Government schemes and initiatives

• Key personalities, awards, and events

General English (10 Questions)

• Grammar and sentence structure

• Vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms)

• Comprehension and sentence completion

• Error detection and correction

 Arithmetic & Mental Ability (10 Questions)

• Basic mathematics: addition, subtraction, multiplication

• Percentages, ratios, averages

• Time and distance, profit and loss

• Logical reasoning, number series, and puzzles

 Why Practice the 35/2015 Question Paper?

The 35/2015 Tradesman – Automobile (Heat Engines) question paper is highly beneficial for candidates preparing for Kerala PSC technical trade exams, especially those focused on mechanical and automobile engineering. Practicing this paper will help aspirants:

• Understand the exam format and topic distribution

• Identify key subject areas from the core syllabus

• Improve technical and analytical skills for trade-level exams

• Boost confidence by simulating actual exam conditions

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