Exam Overview

• Post Name: Draftsman Grade I / Town Planning Surveyor Grade I
• Department: Town and Country Planning
• Paper Code: 196/2015
• Date of Examination: 15-10-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Draftsman Grade I / Town Planning Surveyor Grade I exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering General Knowledge, Current Affairs, General Science, Mental Ability, English, Regional Language, and Subject-Specific Topics related to Town Planning & Surveying.

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Important National & International Events
• Indian History & Kerala History (Freedom struggle, cultural movements)
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Economic and social development policies
• Science & Technology Updates
• Current Affairs related to Kerala, India, and the world

2. General Science

• Fundamentals of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Applications of Science in daily life
• Environmental Science and Sustainability Concepts

3. Mental Ability & Numerical Skills

• Basic Arithmetic (Percentages, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance)
• Logical reasoning & analytical ability
• Number & letter series
• Data interpretation

4. General English

• Grammar & Sentence Correction (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions, Voice, etc.)
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Idioms & Phrases
• Comprehension & Passage Interpretation
• Error spotting

5. Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Basic grammar & vocabulary
• Sentence formation
• Translation & meaning-based questions

6. Subject-Specific Knowledge (Town Planning & Surveying)

This section covered job-specific knowledge required for a Draftsman Grade I / Town Planning Surveyor Grade I. The topics included:

Fundamentals of Town Planning

• Introduction to Urban and Regional Planning
• Principles of Town and Country Planning
• Evolution of town planning in India and the world
• Sustainable urban development

Surveying & Mapping Techniques

• Basics of Surveying (Chain, Compass, Plane Table, Theodolite, and Total Station Surveying)
• Concepts of GIS (Geographical Information Systems) & Remote Sensing
• Contour mapping and land development surveys
• GPS technology and applications in town planning

Architectural & Structural Drafting

• Basics of AutoCAD & other Drafting Software
• Types of Building Plans (Site Plan, Elevation, Sectional Views)
• Understanding Building Codes & Standards
• Construction Materials & Methods

Zoning & Land Use Planning

• Master Plans & Development Plans
• Zoning regulations and land use classifications
• Transportation planning principles
• Environmental impact assessment (EIA) in planning

Infrastructure Planning & Development

• Water supply & sanitation systems
• Roads, highways, and traffic engineering basics
• Waste management & sustainable urban planning
• Smart City & Green Building concepts

Conclusion

The Kerala PSC Draftsman Grade I / Town Planning Surveyor Grade I (196/2015) Exam was designed to evaluate candidates' general knowledge, reasoning ability, language skills, and technical expertise in town planning and surveying.

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