Exam Details

• Post Name: Librarian Grade III
• Department: State Central Library
• Paper Code: 164/2015
• Date of Examination: 8th September 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 164/2015 question paper for Librarian Grade III was designed to assess the candidate’s knowledge of library science, general awareness, logical reasoning, and language proficiency. The key sections included:

1. Library Science & Information Management

• History and development of libraries in India
• Library classification systems (Dewey Decimal Classification, Colon Classification)
• Library cataloging rules (AACR2, MARC, RDA)
• Library Automation and Digital Library Concepts
• Information Sources and Services (Reference Services, Bibliographic Services)
• Library Management & Administration
• Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) & Copyright Laws
• Kerala Public Library Act & Regulations

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India & Kerala
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Major Scientific & Technological Developments
• Recent Trends in Library Science

3. General Science

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry & Biology
• Environmental Science & Ecology
• Digital Preservation & Emerging Technologies in Libraries

4. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Number Systems, Percentages, and Averages
• Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Simple & Compound Interest
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability
• Series Completion & Coding-Decoding

5. General English & Language Proficiency

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

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

• Common grammar rules
• Sentence formation
• Basic language proficiency for official communication

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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