Exam Details

• Post Name: Lecturer in Home Science (Food and Nutrition)
• Department: Collegiate Education
• Paper Code: 148/2015
• Date of Examination: 7th August 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 148/2015 question paper tested candidates’ knowledge in nutrition, dietetics, food science, metabolism, and teaching techniques. Below are the major sections covered:

1. Food Science & Chemistry (Core Subject)

• Composition and Classification of Foods
• Functional Properties of Carbohydrates, Proteins, and Fats
• Water and Fat-Soluble Vitamins – Sources and Functions
• Food Additives and Preservatives
• Antinutritional Factors in Food

2. Human Nutrition & Metabolism

• Macronutrients and Micronutrients – Functions, Digestion, and Absorption
• Energy Metabolism and Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
• Dietary Fiber and Its Role in Nutrition
• Nutritional Biochemistry – Enzymes, Hormones, and Metabolic Pathways

3. Dietetics & Clinical Nutrition

• Principles of Diet Therapy and Meal Planning
• Therapeutic Diets for Diseases (Diabetes, Hypertension, Cardiovascular Diseases, etc.)
• Food Allergies and Intolerances
• Nutritional Management for Special Groups (Pregnancy, Lactation, Infants, and Elderly)

4. Food Processing & Preservation

• Food Spoilage and Preservation Techniques
• Food Fermentation and Biotechnology
• Food Packaging and Labeling Regulations
• Quality Control and Food Safety Standards (FSSAI, HACCP)

5. Public Health & Community Nutrition

• Malnutrition – Causes, Effects, and Prevention
• National and International Nutrition Programs (ICDS, Mid-Day Meal, WHO Initiatives)
• Nutritional Status Assessment Methods
• Food Fortification and Biofortification

6. Research Methodology & Teaching Techniques

• Research Methods in Home Science
• Statistical Tools for Data Analysis
• Pedagogy in Higher Education – Teaching-Learning Strategies
• Curriculum Development and Lesson Planning

7. General Science & Environmental Studies

• Basic Concepts of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Environmental Impact of Food Production and Agriculture
• Sustainable Food Systems and Climate Change

8. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History and Geography of India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution and Political System
• Government Schemes Related to Nutrition and Health
• Recent Advancements in Food Technology

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)

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