Overview of Kerala PSC Technical Supervisors Exam – 21/2016

The Technical Supervisors exam assesses candidates on handloom technology, textile manufacturing, quality control, and general knowledge. The selected candidates will oversee textile production, quality assessment, and technical operations in Kerala’s handloom cooperatives.

Key Details of the Exam Paper:

• Exam Name: Technical Supervisors
• Departments: KSHWCS Ltd & HANTEX
• Paper Code: 21/2016
• Date of Test: 04.02.2016
• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Exam Syllabus & Topics Covered in the Question Paper

The Technical Supervisors exam includes subject-specific knowledge, general awareness, and reasoning ability. Below is a detailed breakdown of the topics covered in the question paper:

1. Handloom & Textile Technology

✔️ Introduction to Textile Fibers

• Natural Fibers – Cotton, Silk, Wool, Jute
• Synthetic Fibers – Polyester, Nylon, Acrylic
• Fiber Properties and Their Applications

✔️ Yarn Manufacturing & Spinning Techniques

• Carding, Combing, and Spinning Processes
• Types of Yarns – Single, Ply, Blended, Fancy
• Weaving & Knitting Differences

✔️ Weaving Technology & Loom Operations

• Types of Looms – Handloom, Power Loom, Jacquard Loom
• Weave Designs – Plain, Twill, Satin
• Warp & Weft Yarn Preparation

✔️ Dyeing & Printing Techniques

• Natural & Synthetic Dyes
• Block Printing, Screen Printing, Digital Printing
• Color Fastness & Fabric Testing

✔️ Quality Control & Textile Testing

• Fabric Strength, GSM Measurement
• Shrinkage Control, pH Testing
• Common Textile Defects & Remedies

2. Handloom Industry in India & Kerala

✔️ History & Growth of Handloom Sector

• Evolution of Handloom Weaving in India
• Handloom Clusters & Major Production Centers
• Government Initiatives for Handloom Sector

✔️ Handloom Co-operative Societies in Kerala

• KSHWCS Ltd – Functions & Objectives
• HANTEX – Kerala’s Handloom Apex Society
• Role of Weavers’ Co-operative Societies

✔️ Government Schemes for Handloom Weavers

• National Handloom Development Programme (NHDP)
• Weaver MUDRA Scheme, Handloom Clusters
• Kerala’s Handloom Promotion Policies

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

✔️ Indian & Kerala History – Major historical events, freedom movements
✔️ Geography – Textile Industry in India & Kerala
✔️ Indian Economy – Handloom Exports & Market Trends
✔️ Science & Technology – Innovations in Textile Manufacturing
✔️ Current Affairs – National & International events

4. General English & Numerical Ability

✔️ English Language

• Grammar, Synonyms, Antonyms
• Sentence Correction & Comprehension
• Active & Passive Voice, Direct & Indirect Speech

✔️ Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Percentage, Profit & Loss, Time & Work
• Number Series, Coding-Decoding
• Logical Puzzles, Blood Relations

Click the below link to download Kerala PSC Question Paper of Technical Supervisors