Exam Details

• Post Name: Junior Health Inspector Grade II
• Department: Health Services
• Paper Code: 150/2015
• Date of Examination: 12th August 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 150/2015 question paper evaluated candidates on their knowledge of public health, communicable diseases, sanitation, hygiene, first aid, and general awareness. Below are the major sections covered:

1. Public Health & Hygiene (Core Subject)

• Basics of Public Health and Epidemiology
• Personal and Community Hygiene
• Waste Disposal and Environmental Sanitation
• Role of Junior Health Inspectors in Public Health Programs
• Water Purification and Safe Drinking Water Standards

2. Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases

• Causes, Symptoms, Prevention, and Control of Communicable Diseases (Dengue, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Typhoid, Cholera, etc.)
• Lifestyle Diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Obesity)
• Immunization and Vaccination Programs
• National Health Programs for Disease Prevention

3. First Aid & Emergency Care

• Principles of First Aid and Emergency Medical Assistance
• Handling Burns, Fractures, Poisoning, and Animal Bites
• CPR and Basic Life Support (BLS) Techniques
• Management of Road Accidents and Drowning Cases

4. Water & Food Safety

• Importance of Clean Water Supply
• Water-Borne Diseases and Prevention
• Food Hygiene and Safe Food Handling Practices
• Food Adulteration and Public Health Implications

5. Vector Control & Pest Management

• Mosquito, Fly, and Rodent Control Measures
• Use of Insecticides and Pesticides in Public Health
• Role of Health Inspectors in Preventing Vector-Borne Diseases

6. Environmental Health & Sanitation

• Solid and Liquid Waste Management
• Pollution Control and Effects on Human Health
• Septic Tanks and Sewage Treatment
• Role of Public Health Workers in Maintaining Sanitation

7. General Science & Environmental Studies

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Environmental Protection and Sustainable Development
• Air, Water, and Noise Pollution
• Global Warming and Climate Change

8. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History and Geography of India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution and Political System
• Important Government Health Schemes and Programs
• Economic Developments and Technological Advancements

9. Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Number Systems and Simplifications
• Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Speed & Distance
• Logical Reasoning and Analytical Ability
• Series Completion, Coding-Decoding

10. General English & Language Proficiency

• Grammar (Tenses, Prepositions, Articles)
• Sentence Completion & Correction
• Synonyms & Antonyms
• Comprehension & Vocabulary

11. Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada Language (Regional Language Skills)

• Basic Grammar Rules
• Sentence Formation
• Official Communication Proficiency

Marking Scheme

• Total Marks: 100
• Number of Questions: 100 (Objective Type)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: Yes (0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer)

Significance of This Paper

The 150/2015 Junior Health Inspector Grade II exam paper is an essential resource for candidates preparing for public health and sanitation-related roles. Reviewing this paper helps aspirants:

• Understand the exam pattern and subject weightage
• Identify important topics related to disease prevention, sanitation, and healthcare
• Improve problem-solving skills and analytical thinking
• Gain familiarity with government schemes and best health practices

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