For candidates preparing for the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Surveyor Grade II examination, referring to previous years' question papers is an essential part of preparation. Below is a detailed description of the Surveyor Grade II (Survey and Land Records) (102/2016) question paper, which was conducted on 20th August 2016.

Exam Overview

• Post Name: Surveyor Grade II
• Department: Survey and Land Records
• Paper Code: 102/2016
• Date of Test: 20th August 2016
• Year: 2016
• Exam Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Surveyor Grade II exam is designed to test candidates' knowledge of surveying techniques, land records management, and general subjects like General Knowledge, Mathematics, and Language Proficiency. The question paper consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions.

1. Surveying & Land Records

• Principles and Methods of Surveying
• Chain Surveying, Compass Surveying, Plane Table Surveying
• Levelling and Contouring
• Theodolite Surveying & Total Station
• Calculation of Areas and Volumes
• Map Reading and Interpretation
• Land Measurement Rules and Practices
• GPS and Modern Surveying Techniques

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian and Kerala History
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Science & Technology Developments
• Important National & International Events
• Kerala Renaissance & Social Reformers
• Government Schemes and Policies

3. Basic Mathematics & Engineering Drawing

• Arithmetic, Algebra, and Geometry
• Trigonometry and its Applications in Surveying
• Units and Measurements
• Scale Drawing and Map Representations
• Construction and Interpretation of Survey Plans

4. General English & Malayalam Language Proficiency

• Grammar and Sentence Structure
• Vocabulary (Synonyms & Antonyms)
• Idioms and Phrases
• Comprehension Passages
• Translation (Malayalam to English & Vice Versa)