Kerala PSC Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) – Previous Year Questions (PYQ) Guide

Practising Previous Year Questions (PYQs) is one of the smartest ways to prepare for the Inspecting Assistant (Legal Metrology) exam. Since this post has a two-stage exam system, PYQs help candidates understand both the general level and the role-specific level of questions asked by Kerala PSC.The last recruitment (Category No. 274/2020) gives us a clear idea about the question pattern and important areas.

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Exam Structure Based on Previous Recruitment

Stage	Exam Type	Marks	Duration	Nature of Questions
Preliminary Exam	OMR Objective	100	1 hr 15 min	Common Plus-Two level topics
Main Exam	OMR Objective	100	1 hr 15 min	Role-specific + General topics

PYQs from Preliminary Examination (12th Level Common Test)

This stage tested basic plus-two level knowledge. Questions were not job-specific but focused on general subjects.

Important PYQ Areas

General Knowledge

• Indian Constitution basics

• Fundamental Rights & Duties

• Important national events

• Kerala history & renaissance leaders

Geography

• Indian rivers and dams

• Soil types

• Climate of India & Kerala

Basic Arithmetic

• Percentage

• Ratio & Proportion

• Time and Work

• Simple Interest

Language Section

• English grammar basics

• Synonyms & antonyms

• Malayalam vocabulary

👉 These questions were direct and concept-based, not tricky.

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PYQs from Main Examination (Post-Specific Test)

The Main Exam (26 February 2022) added Legal Metrology–related questions along with general subjects.

Role-Specific PYQ Areas (Very Important)

Legal Metrology Basics

• Meaning of Legal Metrology

• Purpose of weights and measures regulation

• Units of measurement (SI Units)

Inspection Process

• Role of inspecting staff

• Verification and stamping of instruments

• Common measuring devices used in trade

Enforcement Topics

• Penalties for incorrect measurements

• Consumer protection aspects

• Duties of Legal Metrology Department

Practical Awareness

• Weighing machines

• Petrol pump measurement checks

• Volume and length measuring tools

👉 These questions tested awareness of field duties, not deep theory.

PYQ Pattern Observations

✔ Questions are straightforward and fact-based
✔ GK + Current Affairs always have high weightage
✔ Arithmetic questions are basic, speed matters
✔ Legal Metrology part focuses on practical inspection knowledge
✔ Many questions repeat topics, not exact questions

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Why PYQs Are Very Important for This Post

• Helps understand PSC question style

• Shows which topics repeat

• Improves time management

• Builds confidence for OMR exams

• Helps target cut-off score (60–70+ range)

Smart Way to Use PYQs

✔ Solve at least 10 previous PSC common prelim papers
✔ Practice Legal Metrology–related objective questions
✔ Revise mistakes and note repeated topics
✔ Take mock tests in 1 hr 15 min format

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Final Tip

For Inspecting Assistant, PYQs are not optional — they are your main weapon. Mastering past questions means you are already halfway toward selection.