Post: Higher Secondary School Assistant (HSA) - Social Studies

Medium: Kannada

Paper Code: 127/2016

Exam Date: 05.10.2016

Year Category: 2016

Structure of the Question Paper

1. General Knowledge:

• Questions on current affairs, history, geography, and socio-economic conditions of Kerala and India.
• Focus on significant historical events, geographical facts, and cultural aspects.

1. Social Studies Concepts:

• Topics include political science, economics, sociology, and history.
• Fundamental theories, important figures, and major events in Indian history and world history.

1. Pedagogy and Education:

• Questions related to teaching methodologies, educational psychology, curriculum development, and assessment strategies.
• Knowledge of child development and learning theories.

1. Language Proficiency:

• Proficiency in Kannada, including grammar, comprehension, and vocabulary.
• Questions may focus on language usage, sentence structure, and understanding of texts.

1. Mental Ability:

• Logical reasoning and analytical skills.
• Problem-solving questions that require critical thinking.

Format of the Exam

• Type of Questions: Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Number of Questions: Approximately 100 questions.
• Duration: Typically 1.5 hours.
• Marking Scheme: Correct answers generally earn 1 mark, with negative marking for wrong answers.

Preparation Tips

• Practice Previous Papers:
• Regularly solve previous question papers to understand the exam pattern and types of questions.
• Focus on Current Affairs:
• Stay updated on important current events and significant social studies topics.
• Enhance Language Skills:
• Strengthen your proficiency in Kannada through consistent practice.
• Understand Educational Theories:
• Familiarize yourself with key concepts in pedagogy and child development.

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