Exam Details

• Exam Name: Part-Time High School Assistant (Sanskrit)
• Category: Education
• Exam Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 115/2016
• Date of Exam: 1st September 2016
• Year: 2016

Question Paper Structure & Syllabus

The 2016 Part-Time High School Assistant (Sanskrit) exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering a wide range of topics related to Sanskrit language, literature, grammar, pedagogy, and general knowledge. Below is a breakdown of the key sections:

1. Sanskrit Language & Grammar

This section tested candidates on:

• Sandhi and Samasa (संधि और समास)
• Karaka (कारक) and Vibhakti (विभक्ति)
• Tenses and Moods (काल और उपवाक्य)
• Upasarga and Pratyaya (उपसर्ग और प्रत्यय)
• Alankara (अलंकार) and Chandas (छंद)
• Synonyms (पर्यायवाची शब्द) and Antonyms (विलोम शब्द)
• Translation from Malayalam/English to Sanskrit

2. Sanskrit Literature

This section covered:

• Major Sanskrit works and authors
• Mahakavya and Nataka (महाकाव्य और नाटक)
• Vedic and Classical Sanskrit texts
• Contribution of Panini, Kalidasa, Bhasa, and other scholars
• Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads

3. Pedagogy & Teaching Methodology

Since this exam is for a teaching position, pedagogy-related questions were included:

• Teaching methods for Sanskrit as a second language
• Learning difficulties and solutions in Sanskrit teaching
• Use of technology in Sanskrit education
• Role of Sanskrit in modern education

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

This section included:

• Kerala's history, culture, and geography
• Important educational policies in Kerala
• Current affairs related to India and Kerala
• Basic general science and social science

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