Kerala PSC Previous Question Paper

Post: Lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Govt. Polytechnics - Technical Education

Paper Code: 167/2016

Date of Test: 9th December 2016

Year Category: 2016

Exam Overview:

The Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC) conducted the recruitment examination for the post of Lecturer in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in various Government Polytechnics under the Department of Technical Education. The exam aimed to assess candidates' knowledge and expertise in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, including their understanding of the subject's theoretical concepts and practical applications.

Exam Pattern:

The examination consisted of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs), designed to evaluate the candidates' proficiency in core areas of Electrical and Electronics Engineering as well as their general academic knowledge.

• Total Questions: 100
• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Type of Questions: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Syllabus Coverage:

The syllabus for this exam covered both the theoretical and practical aspects of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, as well as general knowledge and current affairs. Here’s an outline of the major subject areas:

1. Electrical and Electronics Engineering:

• Electrical Circuits and Networks:
• Ohm’s law, Kirchhoff’s laws, and network theorems
• AC and DC circuits, power, and energy
• Electrical machines and transformers
• Control Systems:
• Principles of control systems
• Stability analysis and control systems applications
• Power Systems:
• Transmission and distribution systems
• Power generation, transformers, and substations
• Analog and Digital Electronics:
• Semiconductor devices, operational amplifiers
• Digital circuits, logic gates, and flip-flops
• Electromagnetic Theory:
• Electric and magnetic fields, Maxwell’s equations
• Signals and Systems:
• Signal processing, Fourier analysis
• Microprocessors and Microcontrollers:
• Basic architecture, programming, and applications
• Electrical Measurements and Instrumentation:
• Measurement techniques, instruments, and calibration

1. General Knowledge and Current Affairs:

• Questions on current events, especially relating to the field of technical education and developments in electrical engineering.
• General knowledge on the socio-economic and scientific advancements within Kerala and India.

Key Skills Assessed:

• Technical Knowledge: In-depth understanding of electrical and electronics principles and their applications.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Ability to solve theoretical and practical engineering problems.
• General Awareness: Knowledge of current trends and issues in technical education and electrical engineering fields.
• Logical Reasoning: Application of scientific and engineering principles in real-world scenarios.

Sample Question Topics:

• Electrical Engineering:
• Which of the following is the most commonly used method for controlling the speed of an induction motor?
• The primary function of an automatic voltage regulator (AVR) in a power plant is to:
• In an electric power transmission system, what is the primary purpose of a transformer?
• Electronics Engineering:
• What is the difference between an operational amplifier and a voltage amplifier?
• Which of the following components is used for amplification in analog circuits?
• Control Systems:
• What does the term "Bode Plot" represent in control system analysis?
• What is the role of a feedback loop in a control system?
• General Knowledge:
• Who is regarded as the father of modern electrical engineering?
• What are the latest advancements in renewable energy technology?

Preparation Tips for Candidates:

• Strengthen Core Concepts: Focus on understanding and practicing the fundamental concepts of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. In particular, concentrate on circuits, electrical machines, and control systems.
• Solve Previous Papers: Go through previous years’ question papers to get a feel for the question types and difficulty level.
• Stay Updated: Read up on current affairs, especially those related to the field of electrical engineering and technical education.
• Study from Standard Textbooks: Refer to standard textbooks for Electrical and Electronics Engineering to cover both theoretical and practical aspects.

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