Exam Details

• Post Name:
  • Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) – Kerala Civil Police & Armed Police
  • Assistant Jailer Grade I / Superintendent Sub Jail
  • Excise Inspector – Excise Department
• Paper Code: 169/2015
• Date of Examination: 12th September 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 169/2015 question paper was designed to test candidates on various subjects relevant to law enforcement, administration, and general aptitude. The key sections included:

1. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India & Kerala
• Geography of India & Kerala
• Important Acts, Policies & Schemes
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Sports, Awards, and Books & Authors

2. General Science

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry & Biology
• Environmental Science & Ecology
• Human Physiology & Nutrition
• Technological Advancements & Innovations

3. Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability

• Number Systems, Percentages, and Ratio & Proportion
• Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Time & Distance
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Logical Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
• Series Completion & Analytical Ability

4. General English

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

5. Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Basic Language Proficiency
• Sentence Formation & Common Grammar Rules

6. Law & Law Enforcement (Specific for SI, Jailer, & Excise Inspector)

• Indian Penal Code (IPC) & Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC)
• Kerala Police Act & Excise Laws
• Indian Evidence Act & Jail Administration Rules
• Cyber Laws & Modern Crime Investigation Techniques
• Human Rights & Ethical Policing

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 169/2015 Sub Inspector & Excise Inspector exam paper is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for Kerala PSC recruitment. Analyzing this previous question paper helps aspirants:

• Understand the exam pattern and question difficulty level
• Identify high-weightage topics
• Improve time management and accuracy
• Get familiar with law enforcement-related questions

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