Candidates preparing for the Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Sanskrit examination must refer to previous question papers to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and key topics. Below is a detailed description of the Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Sanskrit (94/2016) question paper, conducted on 5th August 2016.

Exam Overview

• Post Name: Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Sanskrit
• Department: Higher Secondary Education
• Paper Code: 94/2016
• Date of Test: 5th August 2016
• Year: 2016
• Exam Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)

Exam Pattern & Structure

The Higher Secondary School Teacher (Junior) – Sanskrit exam consists of multiple-choice objective-type questions (MCQs) covering Sanskrit language & literature, grammar, pedagogy, and general awareness topics such as General Knowledge, Educational Psychology, and Teaching Methods.

1. Sanskrit Language & Literature

• History & Evolution of Sanskrit
• Important Sanskrit Literary Works & Their Authors
• Vedic Literature & Upanishads
• Classical Sanskrit Literature – Poetry, Drama & Prose
• Contribution of Sanskrit Scholars

2. Sanskrit Grammar & Linguistics

• Sandhi & Samasa
• Karaka & Vibhakti Pratyaya
• Chandas (Meters) & Alankaras (Figures of Speech)
• Taddhita & Kridanta Pratyayas
• Syntax & Sentence Formation

3. Teaching Methodology & Educational Psychology

• Principles of Teaching Sanskrit
• Modern Teaching Techniques & Classroom Management
• Assessment & Evaluation Methods
• Educational Psychology & Student Learning Strategies
• ICT in Sanskrit Teaching

4. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

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

5. Logical Reasoning & Pedagogy

• Analytical & Logical Reasoning
• Teaching Aptitude & Research Methodology
• Educational Philosophies & Thinkers
• National & State-level Educational Policies

6. General English & Malayalam Language Proficiency

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