Overview of Kerala PSC Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) Exam – 26/2016

The Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) exam assesses a candidate’s technical knowledge in dairy technology, food processing, quality control, along with general topics such as current affairs, reasoning, and numerical ability.

Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Laboratory Assistant – Dairy/CFP
• Organization: Kerala Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (KCMMF Ltd – MILMA)
• Paper Code: 26/2016
• Date of Test: 11.02.2016
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Exam Syllabus & Topics Covered in the Question Paper

The Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) exam consists of technical subject knowledge related to dairy science and food processing, as well as general knowledge. Below is a detailed breakdown of the subjects covered in the question paper:

1. Dairy Science & Food Processing

✔️ Introduction to Dairy Technology

• Basics of Dairy Industry & Milk Production
• Composition & Nutritional Value of Milk
• Factors Affecting Milk Quality

✔️ Milk Processing & Preservation

• Pasteurization, Homogenization, and Sterilization
• Cold Storage & Refrigeration in Dairy Industry
• Dairy Product Processing – Cheese, Butter, Yogurt, Ice Cream

✔️ Dairy Microbiology & Hygiene

• Microorganisms in Milk – Bacteria, Yeast, and Mold
• Quality Control & Hygiene Standards in Dairy Industry
• Common Dairy Diseases & Prevention

✔️ Food Chemistry & Quality Control

• Milk Adulteration & Detection Methods
• Standards & Regulations for Dairy Products
• FSSAI Guidelines for Dairy and Food Processing

✔️ Testing & Analysis of Dairy Products

• Determination of Fat, SNF (Solids Not Fat), and Protein Content
• pH & Acidity Measurement in Dairy Products
• Microbial Analysis of Milk

✔️ Packaging & Storage of Dairy Products

• Modern Packaging Techniques for Milk & Dairy Products
• Storage Conditions & Shelf Life Enhancement

✔️ Waste Management in Dairy Industry

• Effluent Treatment & Environmental Regulations
• Methods for Recycling & Reusing Dairy Waste

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Important historical events, freedom movements
✔️ Geography – Major rivers, climate, and agriculture in Kerala
✔️ Indian Polity & Governance – Constitution, government schemes
✔️ Science & Technology – Innovations in food processing and dairy industry
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events

3. General English & Numerical Ability

✔️ English Language

• Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Sentence Correction & Comprehension
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

✔️ Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding
• Logical Puzzles, Blood Relations 

Click the below link to download Kerala PSC Question Paper of Laboratory Assistant (Dairy/CFP) – KCMMF