Exam Overview

• Exam Name: Pharmacist Grade II – Health Services
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Paper Code: 200/2015
• Date of Examination: 21st October 2015
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Total Marks: 100
• Medium of Question Paper: English

Question Paper Structure

The question paper consists of objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs), covering various topics relevant to pharmacy, medical sciences, and general knowledge. Below is a subject-wise breakdown of the key topics:

1. Pharmacy-Related Questions (Major Section)

• Pharmaceutics: Drug formulations, dosage forms, pharmaceutical calculations, and manufacturing processes.
• Pharmacology: Mechanism of action, drug interactions, adverse effects, and therapeutic uses.
• Pharmaceutical Chemistry: Drug composition, chemical reactions, and stability of pharmaceutical substances.
• Pharmacognosy: Medicinal plant-based drugs, herbal medicines, and natural products.
• Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy: Drug dispensing, storage, prescription reading, and patient counseling.

2. General Science & Human Anatomy

• Basic knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, including various organ systems.
• Important biological processes related to healthcare and medicine.
• Basics of biochemistry and microbiology relevant to pharmacists.

3. Kerala PSC General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History & Geography of Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Polity
• Current Affairs (National & State Level)
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Environmental Science & Public Health Awareness

4. Mental Ability & Logical Reasoning

• Number series, coding-decoding, analogy, blood relations, and logical sequences.
• Basic arithmetic calculations, percentages, ratios, and problem-solving.

Importance of Solving Previous Question Papers

• Understanding Exam Pattern: Helps candidates get familiar with the question format and marking scheme.
• Identifying Key Topics: Frequently asked questions help in identifying important areas of study.
• Time Management: Practicing previous papers improves speed and accuracy.
• Self-Assessment: Allows candidates to evaluate their strengths and weaknesses.

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