Exam Details

• Post Name: Tracer
• Department: Town and Country Planning
• Paper Code: 167/2015
• Date of Examination: 10th September 2015
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)
• Exam Mode: Objective-type multiple-choice questions (OMR-based)

Question Paper Structure

The Kerala PSC 167/2015 question paper for Tracer - Town and Country Planning was designed to test the candidate’s knowledge in technical subjects, general knowledge, and analytical skills. The key sections included:

1. Technical Knowledge (Relevant to Tracer Post)

• Basics of Surveying and Drafting
• Architectural and Structural Drawings
• Fundamentals of AutoCAD & Manual Drafting
• Importance of Scale in Drawings
• Symbols and Conventions in Engineering Drawings
• Basic Engineering Measurements and Units
• Introduction to Building Materials & Construction Techniques
• Kerala Building Rules and Regulations
• Fundamentals of Town and Country Planning
• Land Use Planning and Zoning Principles

2. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• History of India and Kerala
• Geography of India and Kerala
• Indian Constitution & Political System
• Important Acts & Policies Related to Town Planning
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Major Government Schemes & Initiatives

3. General Science

• Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
• Environmental Science & Ecology
• Important Scientific Innovations & Discoveries

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

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

6. Regional Language (Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

• Basic Language Proficiency
• Sentence Formation & Common Grammar Rules

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 167/2015 Tracer exam paper is a valuable resource for candidates preparing for Kerala PSC technical exams. Analyzing this previous question paper helps aspirants:

• Understand the exam pattern and difficulty level
• Identify important technical and general topics
• Improve time management and accuracy
• Familiarize with town planning and engineering drawing concepts

Preparation Tips for the Tracer Exam

1. Strengthen Technical Knowledge – Focus on surveying, architectural drawing, AutoCAD, and engineering basics.
2. Revise Town Planning Concepts – Learn about land use planning, zoning laws, and Kerala building regulations.
3. Practice Arithmetic & Reasoning – Solve previous papers and mock tests regularly.
4. Stay Updated on Current Affairs – Read newspapers and study government policies related to urban development.
5. Improve Language & Communication Skills – Work on General English and Regional Language proficiency.

  Click the below link to download PDF format of Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper of Tracer (Town and Country Planning)