This article provides a detailed description of the Kerala PSC Inspector (Legal Metrology) Exam conducted on 27th May 2016 under Paper Code: 74/2016.

Exam Overview

• Post: Inspector (Legal Metrology)
• Department: Legal Metrology Department, Kerala
• Recruiting Organization: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Paper Code: 74/2016
• Date of Examination: 27th May 2016
• Year: 2016

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Kerala PSC Inspector (Legal Metrology) exam follows an objective multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, covering subjects related to weights and measures, metrology laws, physics, general knowledge, and numerical ability. The key topics included in the question paper are:

1. Legal Metrology & Weights and Measures Act

• Basics of Legal Metrology
• The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 – Definitions and Scope
• Standards of Weights and Measures (General Rules)
• The Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules
• Role and Responsibilities of an Inspector in Legal Metrology
• Offenses and Penalties under Legal Metrology Laws
• Consumer Protection Laws related to Weights & Measures

2. Physics & Applied Science

• Units of Measurement (SI Units)
• Laws of Motion and Gravity
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Fluid Mechanics – Pressure, Density, and Buoyancy
• Electricity and Magnetism – Ohm’s Law, Circuit Theory
• Heat and Thermodynamics – Temperature, Expansion, and Heat Transfer
• Optical Instruments and Light Propagation
• Material Properties and Strength of Materials

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Governance
• Geography – India, Kerala & World
• Indian Economy and Financial Awareness
• Science & Technology Developments
• Environmental Issues and Climate Change
• Consumer Rights and Protection
• Important Government Schemes and Policies
• Current Affairs – National & International

4. Numerical Ability & Quantitative Aptitude

• Number System and Basic Arithmetic
• Percentage and Profit & Loss
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Ratio & Proportion
• Simple and Compound Interest
• Probability and Statistics
• Data Interpretation and Graphs

5. Logical Reasoning & Mental Ability

• Coding-Decoding
• Series Completion
• Blood Relation Problems
• Logical Deductions & Analytical Ability
• Syllogism
• Direction Sense Test
• Puzzles and Seating Arrangements

6. General English & Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Grammar (Parts of Speech, Articles, Prepositions, Sentence Correction)
• Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, One-word Substitutes)
• Sentence Formation and Correction
• Comprehension Passages
• Idioms & Phrases
• Translation-based Questions