Kerala PSC Trades Instructor Grade II (Smithy) – Exam Details

• Exam Name: Trades Instructor Grade II (Smithy) – Technical Education
• Paper Code: 14/2016
• Date of Examination: 22nd January 2016
• Conducting Body: Kerala Public Service Commission (Kerala PSC)
• Category: Previous Year Question Paper

Exam Pattern and Structure

The Kerala PSC Trades Instructor Grade II (Smithy) exam follows a multiple-choice question (MCQ) format, testing candidates’ knowledge in blacksmithing, metallurgy, engineering mechanics, general knowledge, and reasoning ability.

1. Question Paper Format:

• Total Number of Questions: 100
• Maximum Marks: 100
• Time Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes)
• Question Type: Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Marking Scheme:
  • Correct Answer: +1 mark
  • Incorrect Answer: No negative marking

Syllabus and Key Topics Covered

The Trades Instructor Grade II (Smithy) – Technical Education exam syllabus includes trade-related subjects, general awareness, and aptitude. Below is a subject-wise breakdown of the Paper Code: 14/2016 syllabus.

1. Smithy & Forging Technology

• Basic Principles of Blacksmithing
• Types of Smithy Tools and Equipment
• Heating Methods in Smithy (Coal, Gas, and Electric Furnaces)
• Common Forging Operations (Upsetting, Drawing Out, Bending, Punching)
• Types of Hammers, Anvils, and Tongs
• Heat Treatment Processes (Annealing, Hardening, Tempering, Normalizing)

2. Metallurgy & Material Science

• Classification of Metals and Alloys
• Properties of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Metals
• Composition and Properties of Cast Iron, Wrought Iron, and Steel
• Alloying Elements and Their Effects on Steel
• Non-Ferrous Metals: Copper, Aluminum, Brass, and Bronze
• Testing of Metals (Hardness, Tensile Strength, Impact Test)

3. Engineering Drawing & Workshop Calculation

• Basics of Engineering Drawing and Blueprints
• Freehand Sketching of Smithy Tools
• Measurements and Marking Methods
• Units and Conversion of Measurements
• Calculations Involved in Forging Operations
• Geometrical Construction and Development of Surfaces

4. General Mechanical Engineering

• Basic Concepts of Engineering Mechanics
• Types of Mechanical Stresses and Strains
• Simple Machines and Their Applications
• Power Transmission Systems (Belt, Chain, and Gear Drives)
• Types of Welding and Their Applications in Smithy
• Safety Precautions in Workshop and Fire Prevention

5. General Knowledge & Current Affairs

• Kerala History, Geography, and Culture
• Indian Constitution and Polity
• Important National and International Events
• Science and Technology Developments
• Government Policies and Schemes
• Environmental Issues and Sustainable Development

6. Logical Reasoning & Numerical Ability

• Number Systems and Basic Arithmetic
• Percentages, Profit & Loss, and Ratios
• Time & Work, Speed & Distance Problems
• Data Interpretation and Analysis
• Logical Puzzles, Series, and Coding-Decoding

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