Paper Code: 126/2016

Exam Date: 04.10.2016

Post Name: High School Assistant (Social Studies)

Department: Education

Medium: Tamil

Year of Exam: 2016

Introduction

The Kerala PSC 126/2016 - HSA (Social Studies) - Tamil Medium exam was held on 04th October 2016 for the recruitment of High School Assistants in the Social Studies subject. This exam was designed to assess the knowledge and teaching capabilities of candidates who wish to teach Social Studies at the high school level in Tamil-medium schools under the Kerala State Education Department.

The exam, as part of the recruitment process by the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC), comprises multiple-choice questions covering a wide range of subjects within Social Studies, including History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, and Teaching Methodology.

This detailed description includes essential information regarding the structure of the exam and the value of downloading the Kerala PSC 126/2016 - HSA Social Studies question paper in PDF format for future reference.

Key Details of the Kerala PSC 126/2016 Exam

• Exam Title: HSA - Social Studies (Tamil Medium)
• Paper Code: 126/2016
• Exam Date: 04th October 2016
• Medium of Exam: Tamil
• Post: High School Assistant (Social Studies)
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Type of Questions: Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions)

Syllabus for Kerala PSC HSA Social Studies Exam (Tamil Medium)

The syllabus for the Kerala PSC HSA Social Studies exam is comprehensive and tests the candidate’s knowledge in various areas of Social Studies. Below is an outline of the key subject areas:

1. Indian History

• Ancient Indian History, including early civilizations, Mauryan and Gupta empires.
• Medieval Indian History, including Delhi Sultanate, Mughal Empire, and regional kingdoms.
• Modern Indian History, focusing on British colonialism, freedom struggle, and independence movement.
• Post-independence India and its progress.

1. Geography

• Physical geography of India and the world (climate, vegetation, landforms).
• Economic geography, resources, and distribution of industries.
• Environmental geography, conservation, and sustainable development.

1. Political Science

• Indian political system and governance (Constitution, Parliamentary system, and Judiciary).
• Major political theories and concepts (Democracy, federalism, secularism).
• Political parties and electoral systems in India.

1. Economics

• Basic economic concepts such as supply, demand, and economic planning.
• National income and budgeting, inflation, and economic policies.
• Indian economy and its challenges (poverty, unemployment, and development).

1. Teaching Methodology

• Educational psychology and learning theories.
• Effective teaching techniques for Social Studies.
• Curriculum planning and lesson development for Social Studies subjects.
• Evaluation methods and techniques in Social Studies teaching.

1. Current Affairs and General Knowledge

• National and international news, especially related to Social Science topics.
• Key developments in education, social issues, politics, and economics.

Exam Pattern for Kerala PSC HSA Social Studies Exam

The Kerala PSC HSA Social Studies exam follows an objective-type question pattern. The exam typically contains:

• Total Questions: 100 multiple-choice questions
• Marks: 1 mark for each question
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Sections:
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs: 25–30 questions
• Social Studies Specific (History, Geography, Political Science, Economics): 60–70 questions
• Teaching Methodology & Pedagogical Knowledge: 10–15 questions

There is no negative marking for wrong answers, so candidates are encouraged to attempt all questions.

How to Download the Kerala PSC 126/2016 HSA Social Studies Question Paper (PDF)?

To make it easier for you to prepare for the exam, we provide the Kerala PSC 126/2016 HSA Social Studies previous question paper in PDF format. You can download the file using the link below:

Download Kerala PSC HSA Social Studies - Tamil Medium (PDF)