Exam Details:

• Post: Food Safety Officer (FSO)
• Department: Food Safety
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 214/2015
• Date of Examination: 26th November 2015
• Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions - MCQs)
• Total Marks: Usually 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern:

The Kerala PSC Food Safety Officer (214/2015) question paper covered the following subjects:

1. Food Safety & Standards Act, 2006 (FSSA, 2006)

• Overview of Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)
• Important Definitions & Key Provisions under FSSA, 2006
• Duties & Responsibilities of a Food Safety Officer
• Enforcement & Compliance Regulations
• Food Business Operator (FBO) Licensing & Registration

2. Food Adulteration & Contaminants

• Common Food Adulterants & Their Identification
• Prevention of Food Adulteration Act, 1954
• Harmful Effects of Food Adulteration on Health
• Pesticide & Heavy Metal Contamination in Food
• Recent Cases & Issues in Food Adulteration

3. Food Microbiology & Hygiene

• Microorganisms in Food – Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses, Parasites
• Food Spoilage & Foodborne Pathogens
• Sanitation & Hygiene Practices in Food Industries
• HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) Guidelines
• Food Preservation Techniques

4. Food Chemistry & Nutrition

• Basic Food Chemistry – Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals
• Nutritional Requirements & Dietary Guidelines
• Food Additives & Preservatives
• Functional & Fortified Foods
• Nutritional Labeling & Misleading Claims

5. Public Health & Epidemiology

• Role of Food Safety in Public Health
• Foodborne Diseases – Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
• WHO Guidelines on Food Safety
• Epidemiological Studies on Food Safety

6. General Science & Environmental Studies

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology Related to Food Science
• Impact of Pollution on Food & Water Safety
• Sustainable Agricultural & Organic Farming Practices
• Global Food Safety Challenges

7. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Important Facts About Kerala & India
• Government Policies & Schemes Related to Food Safety
• Recent Developments in Food Technology
• National & International Current Affairs

8. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Ratio & Proportion
• Number Series & Logical Deductions
• Data Interpretation & Analytical Reasoning

9. Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Basic Malayalam Grammar & Vocabulary
• Sentence Formation & Usage
• Synonyms & Antonyms

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