Exam Details:

• Post Name: Legal Officer
• Department: Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC)
• Paper Code: 235/2015
• Date of Test: 22nd December 2015
• Category: Kerala PSC Previous Question Papers

Overview of the Exam

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the examination for the post of Legal Officer under the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) on December 22, 2015. The exam was designed to evaluate candidates' knowledge of legal principles, financial regulations, contract laws, corporate law, and general legal aptitude. The Legal Officer role in KFC requires expertise in handling legal matters related to finance, contracts, and regulatory compliance.

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The question paper followed the multiple-choice questions (MCQ) format, covering a wide range of topics relevant to the role of a Legal Officer. The key areas included:

1. General Law & Legal Principles

• Constitution of India
• Indian Penal Code (IPC)
• Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC)
• Civil Procedure Code (CPC)
• Indian Evidence Act
• Law of Contracts
• Law of Torts
• Specific Relief Act

2. Financial & Corporate Laws

• Companies Act, 2013
• Banking Regulation Act, 1949
• Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881
• Securities & Exchange Board of India (SEBI) Act
• Indian Partnership Act, 1932
• Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) Act
• Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), 2016 (if applicable)

3. Commercial & Business Laws

• Sale of Goods Act, 1930
• Competition Act, 2002
• Consumer Protection Act
• Industrial Disputes Act
• Contract and Commercial Arbitration Laws

4. Kerala-Specific Laws & Regulations

• Kerala Land Reforms Act
• Kerala Co-operative Societies Act
• Kerala Money Lenders Act
• Other relevant financial and corporate laws applicable in Kerala

5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian and Kerala History
• Indian Polity and Constitution
• Current Legal and Financial Developments
• Important Supreme Court & High Court Judgments

6. English Language & Legal Writing

• Legal Vocabulary & Terminology
• Comprehension & Sentence Correction
• Legal Drafting Basics

7. Logical & Analytical Reasoning

• Statement & Assumption
• Logical Puzzles
• Syllogisms & Legal Reasoning

Significance of the Exam

The Legal Officer post in Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) is a crucial role that requires in-depth knowledge of financial laws, contract enforcement, and corporate legal compliance. The exam tests candidates' ability to interpret laws, analyze legal problems, and provide solutions for financial and business-related legal issues.

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