Exam Details:

• Post: Boat Driver
• Department: Kerala State Water Transport
• Exam Conducted By: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 223/2015
• Date of Examination: 4th December 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 Boat Driver (223/2015) question paper covered the following key subjects:

1. Technical Knowledge (Navigation & Boat Handling)

• Fundamentals of Boat Operations
• Steering, Anchoring, and Mooring Techniques
• Types of Boats & Their Mechanisms
• Propulsion Systems – Inboard & Outboard Motors
• Reading Nautical Charts & Waterway Signs
• Basics of Marine Communication

2. Safety and First Aid

• Life-Saving Equipment & Emergency Procedures
• Fire Safety on Boats & Prevention Methods
• Handling Capsizing & Rescue Operations
• First Aid & CPR Techniques for Water Accidents
• Personal & Passenger Safety Guidelines

3. Maritime Rules & Regulations

• Kerala Inland Vessel Rules & Regulations
• Water Transport Laws in India
• Navigation Rules & Right of Way
• Pollution Control & Environmental Safety
• Responsibilities of a Boat Driver

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Geography of Kerala & Major Water Bodies
• Important Ports & Waterways in India
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• National & International Current Affairs
• Recent Developments in Transportation & Infrastructure

5. Numerical & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Time, Speed, and Distance Calculations
• Ratio & Proportion
• Logical Deductions & Problem-Solving
• Number Series & Sequences

6. Malayalam Language Proficiency

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

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