Exam Details:

• Exam Name: HSA - Natural Science (Kannada Medium) - Education
• Paper Code: 137/2016
• Date of Examination: 25.10.2016
• Category: Year 2016
• Examination Level: State Level
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Overview:

The HSA (Higher Secondary Assistant) - Natural Science exam for Kannada Medium candidates under the Education Department was conducted by Kerala PSC in 2016. This exam aims to select qualified candidates for the post of Higher Secondary Assistant in educational institutions, specifically to teach Natural Science in higher secondary classes.

The primary responsibility of the selected candidates involves teaching natural science subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science to higher secondary students. The exam assesses the candidates' knowledge in various branches of science, their teaching skills, and general awareness, along with proficiency in English and general reasoning.

Exam Pattern:

The HSA - Natural Science exam consists of multiple-choice objective questions (MCQs). The paper is divided into the following sections:

1. Subject Knowledge (Natural Science):

• Questions related to the natural sciences such as Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Environmental Science.

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:

• Questions on current events and general knowledge.

1. Quantitative Aptitude and Reasoning:

• Basic mathematics, numerical aptitude, and logical reasoning skills.

1. General English:

• Proficiency in English, including grammar, vocabulary, and comprehension.

Sample Questions from the Paper:

1. Subject Knowledge (Natural Science - Physics):

• What is the SI unit of force?
• a) Newton
• b) Joule
• c) Watt
• d) Pascal
• Answer: a) Newton

1. Subject Knowledge (Natural Science - Chemistry):

• Which of the following is not a noble gas?
• a) Helium
• b) Neon
• c) Argon
• d) Chlorine
• Answer: d) Chlorine

1. General Knowledge:

• The International Year of Light was celebrated in:
• a) 2016
• b) 2015
• c) 2017
• d) 2014
• Answer: a) 2016

1. Quantitative Aptitude:

• If a student scores 60% marks in a test of 100 marks, how many marks does he score?
• a) 50
• b) 60
• c) 70
• d) 80
• Answer: b) 60

1. General English:

• Choose the correct sentence:
• a) She can sings very well.
• b) She can sing very well.
• c) She can to sing very well.
• d) She can sung very well.
• Answer: b) She can sing very well.

The HSA Natural Science (Kannada Medium) exam for Education conducted by Kerala PSC evaluates candidates on their scientific knowledge, teaching ability, and logical reasoning. The exam is divided into sections to test:

• In-depth knowledge of natural sciences including physics, chemistry, biology, and environmental science.
• Current affairs and general knowledge, particularly related to science and technology.
• Mathematical reasoning and logical thinking to solve problems.
• English proficiency, with a focus on grammar, comprehension, and sentence correction.

Candidates should focus on thorough preparation in these key areas, and practice previous question papers to become familiar with the exam format.

For further information regarding the exam schedule, syllabus updates, and more, candidates are encouraged to visit the official Kerala PSC website.

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