Exam Overview

• Post Name: Surveyor Grade II
• Department: Survey and Land Records
• Recruitment Type: Special Recruitment (SR) for SC/ST
• Paper Code: 173/2015
• Date of Examination: 18-09-2015
• Conducting Authority: Kerala Public Service Commission
• Exam Mode: Offline (OMR-based)
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each incorrect answer

Exam Pattern & Syllabus

The Surveyor Grade II Exam consisted of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) covering Surveying Methods, Land Laws, General Knowledge, Mathematics, Reasoning, and Language Proficiency.

1. Surveying & Mapping

• Basics of Surveying (Chain Survey, Compass Survey, Plane Table Survey)
• Theodolite & Total Station Surveying
• GPS & Remote Sensing
• Types of Scales & Map Reading
• Contour Mapping & Leveling Techniques
• Errors in Surveying & Their Corrections
• Field Book Preparation & Traverse Surveying
• Plotting & Interpretation of Survey Data

2. Land Laws & Regulations

• Kerala Land Reforms Act & Rules
• Land Measurement & Records Management
• Types of Land Ownership & Revenue System
• Survey Settlement & Resettlement Procedures
• Land Acquisition & Compensation
• Forest & Agricultural Land Laws in Kerala

3. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Indian & Kerala History (Freedom Movements, Social Reformers)
• Geography of India & Kerala (Rivers, Climate, Agriculture)
• Indian Polity & Constitution (Fundamental Rights, Panchayati Raj, Government Schemes)
• Indian Economy (Planning, Budget, Five-Year Plans)
• Science & Technology (Recent Innovations, IT & Communication)
• Current Affairs (National & International)
• Awards, Sports, and Important Events

4. Mathematics & Logical Reasoning

• Basic Arithmetic Operations (Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division)
• Geometry & Trigonometry (Angles, Heights, Distances, Pythagoras Theorem)
• Mensuration (Area & Volume of Geometrical Shapes)
• Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
• Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance Calculations
• Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

5. English Language & Grammar

• Synonyms & Antonyms
• One-word Substitutions
• Idioms & Phrases
• Spotting Errors & Sentence Correction
• Active & Passive Voice
• Direct & Indirect Speech
• Tenses & Parts of Speech
• Comprehension Passages

6. Malayalam Language & Grammar

• Malayalam Alphabets & Pronunciation Rules
• Word Formation & Sentence Structure
• Synonyms & Antonyms in Malayalam
• Paryayapadam, Thadbhava & Tatsama Words
• Translation from English to Malayalam
• Malayalam Literature & Writers

Why Practicing Previous Papers is Important?

1. Understanding the Exam Pattern – Helps candidates get familiar with the question format and difficulty level.
2. Time Management – Improves speed and accuracy in solving questions within the given time.
3. Identifying Important Topics – Highlights frequently asked questions.
4. Boosts Confidence – Provides real-exam experience, reducing exam anxiety.

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