Exam Overview

The Kerala PSC Lecturer Grade II (Rural Economics & Rural Development) exam evaluates candidates on economic theories, rural development policies, governance, and general awareness. Below are the key details of the question paper:

• Exam Name: Lecturer Grade II - Rural Economics & Rural Development
• Paper Code: 65/2016
• Date of Test: 10th May 2016
• Year of Exam: 2016
• Category: Rural Economics & Development (Teaching Post)

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper consists of 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs), each carrying one mark. The total exam duration is 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes). The syllabus includes economic concepts, rural development programs, governance, and general knowledge.

Subjects Covered

  Basic Economic Theories

• Microeconomics and Macroeconomics
• Demand and Supply Principles
• Production, Costs, and Market Structures

Rural Development Theories

• Sustainable Development Concepts
• Agricultural and Industrial Development
• Role of Cooperatives in Rural Economy

2.Indian Economy & Rural Economic Policies

• Economic Planning in India
• Five-Year Plans and Rural Development Strategies
• Green Revolution and Agricultural Growth
• Rural Banking and Microfinance Institutions
• Role of NABARD and Other Financial Institutions

3. Rural Development Programs & Schemes

        1. Government Schemes for Rural Development

• MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act)
• Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
• National Rural Health Mission (NRHM)
• Rural Skill Development Programs

       2. Poverty Alleviation and Livelihood Development

       3. Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Women Empowerment in Rural Areas

4.Governance & Rural Administration

• Panchayati Raj System & Decentralized Planning
• Role of Local Governments in Rural Development
• Rural Infrastructure & Community Development Programs
• Public Distribution System (PDS) and Food Security in Rural India

5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian History & Kerala History
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Important Government Schemes
• Science & Technology Developments
• Awards, Books & Authors
• Sports & Major Events

6. Numerical Ability & Logical Reasoning

• Simple Arithmetic & Percentage
• Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion
• Time, Speed & Distance Calculations
• Logical Reasoning & Problem-Solving

7. General English & Malayalam Language

• Grammar & Sentence Structure
• Vocabulary, Synonyms & Antonyms
• Comprehension Passages
• Translation from Malayalam to English and vice versa