Kerala PSC Station Officer (Trainee) Detailed Syllabus: Kerala PSc published the detailed syllabus for the post of Station Officer (Trainee) In Fire and Rescue Services. The category Number of this post is 093/2020. The total Mark for this exam was 100.
Part I: Physics ( 12 Marks)
Module 1. Properties of Matter (3 marks)
ElasticityModulus of elasticity, the three elastic moduli, Surface tension shapes of drops, the concept of excess pressure, capillary rise, variation of surface tension with temperature, Fluid Dynamics Streamline, and turbulent flow, equation of continuity, Bernoulli’s theorem and its applications, Viscositycoefficient of viscosity, Stoke’s formula, variation of viscosity with temperature.
Module 2. Thermal Physics (2 marks)
Thermal conductivity, coefficient of thermal conductivity, Weidman Franz law, Radiation of heat, Stefan’s law, Zeroth Law and First law of Thermodynamics, differential form of the first law, different thermodynamic processes, specific heat capacities, Carnot’s heat engine, entropy.
Module 3. Optics (3 marks)
Interference of light The principle of superposition, coherent sources, Double slit interference, interference in thin films, Newton’s Rings, DiffractionFresnel diffraction, Halfperiod zones, Fraunhofer diffractiondiffraction at a single slit, diffraction grating, LASERBasic principle, HeNe laser, optical fiber step, index fiber, graded index fiber, numerical aperture.
Module 4. Modern Physics (4 marks)
Black body radiation curve, photoelectric effect, Compton effect, Bohr model hydrogen atom, wave nature of particles, uncertainty principle, wave function, Vector atom modelquantum numbers associated with vector atom model, LS and JJ couplings, Zeeman effect, Anomalous Zeeman effect, PaschenBack effect, Stark effect, SolidsAmorphous and Crystalline Materials, Unit Cell, Types of Lattices, Miller Indices, NucleusConstituents of the nucleus and their intrinsic properties, binding energy, Nuclear fission, and nuclear fusion processes.
Part II: Chemistry ( 12 Marks)
Module 1. Inorganic chemistry (4 marks)
Atomic structure Bohr’s atom model, Hydrogen spectrum, Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle, de Broglie hypothesis, Quantum numbers. periodicity atomic radius, ionization energy, electron affinity, electronegativity, and classification of elements into s, p, d, and f blocks. Preparation, properties, and uses of hydrogen and hydrides. The hardness of water Types, causes, and consequences. Chemical bonding Ionic, covalent, coordinate and metallic bonds, hydrogen bonding. Theories of acids and bases, effects of solvents on ionic strength, leveling effect. Solubility product, common ion effect, and their applications. Theory of titration acidbase, redox, precipitation, and complexometric titrations. Indicators, Gravimetric analysis.
Metallurgy Various steps involved in metallurgical processes. Sources, effects, and consequences of air, water, soil, noise, thermal and radioactive pollution.
Module 2. Organic chemistry ( 4 marks)
Nomenclature, basic concepts of reaction mechanism addition, substitution, and elimination reactions. Preparation and properties of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic hydrocarbons, cycloalkanes, alcohols, phenols, ethers, epoxides, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, and nitro compounds. Petroleum Refining of crude oil, knocking, octane number, cetane number, cracking. PolymersClassification, Thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics, Rubber.
Module3. Physical chemistry ( 4 marks)
Gaseous state Gas laws, Kinetic gas equation, Ideal and real gases. Thermodynamics first, second and third laws of thermodynamics. Enthalpies of formation, combustion, neutralization, solution, hydration, and heat capacities. Chemical kinetics– integrated rate laws and halflives of zero, first, second and third order reactions. Arrhenius equation, chain reactions. Theories of catalysis, industrial application of catalysis. Photochemistry Laws of photochemistry, Quantum yield. Physical and chemical adsorption, applications of adsorption. Chemical and ionic equilibria Factors affecting equilibrium, LeChatelier’s principle, and its applications. Hydrolysis of salts and their effects. pH and pOH, Buffer action. Electrochemistry Conductance, Kohlrausch’s law, and its applications, transport number, Types of electrodes, primary and secondary cells, Fuel cells. Basic principles and applications of UVVis, IR, NMR, and ESR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry.
Part III: Zoology (12 Marks)
Module 1 (3 marks)
A balanced diet, PEM, vitamins, minerals, and their deficiencies. Blood composition and functions, blood groups, blood clotting, anticoagulants. Heart conducting system and pacemaker, heartbeat, pulse and blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases arteriosclerosis, myocardial infarction, electrocardiogram, angiogram, angioplasty. Structure of hemoglobin, transport of oxygen, oxyhemoglobin curve, Bohr effect, transport of carbon dioxide, apnoea, dyspnoea, hypoxia, asphyxia, carbon monoxide poisoning, bronchitis, asthma. Physiological effects of smoking.
Module 2 (3 marks)
Types of muscles, red and white muscles. Ultrastructure of striated muscle fiber, muscle proteins, muscle twitch, all or none law, summation, tetanus, tonus, fatigue, oxygen debt, rigor mortis. Physiological and biochemical events in muscle contraction. Structure of brain. Neurons structure, types of neurons, nerve impulse propagation. Synapses and synaptic transmission, neurotransmitters. Reflex action, electroencephalogram. Endocrine glands in man, hormones and disorders.
Module 3 (3 marks)
Cell theory, prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells, structure, and functions of Mitochondria, Golgi bodies, Lysosomes, Ribosomes, and Nucleus. Chromatin euchromatin and heterochromatin, nucleosomes, Watson Crick model of DNA. Chromosome – structure, giant chromosomes polytene, and lampbrush chromosomes. Human karyotype, pedigree analysis, DNA fingerprinting, chromosomal anomalies in man autosomal (Down’s syndrome, Edward’s syndrome), autosomal (Klinefelter’s syndrome, Turner’s syndrome). Inborn errors of metabolism Phenylketonuria, Alkaptonuria, Albinism.
Module 4 (3 marks)
Types of immunity innate, acquired, active, passive, humoral, and cell-mediated. Cells of the immune system T cells, B cells, and plasma cells. Primary and secondary lymphoid organs. Antigens, haptens, epitopes, antibodies general structure, different classes of antibodies. Hypersensitivity, immunodeficiency diseases, immunizationpassive and active, vaccination.
Part IV: BOTANY (12 Marks)
Module1 The plant Kingdom (2 marks)
Plant cell structure, cell wall, and organelles, totipotency, diversity of cells and tissues (types) Plant groups algae, bryophytes, pteridophytes, gymnosperms and angiosperms diversity of thallus structure and modes of reproduction Mesophytes, hydrophytes, epiphytes, and halophytes adaptations morphological, anatomical and physiological
Module2 Plant morphology and anatomy (3 marks)
Modifications Root, stem, and leaf modifications with examples Inflorescence Major Types (racemose and cymose) with examples Fruits kinds of fruits (simple fleshy, simple dry, multiple and aggregate fruits) with suitable examples Primary structures of dicot and monocot stem and roots; structure of dicot and monocot leaves Secondary growth normal secondary growth in dicot stem and root; anomalous secondary growth (examples only)
Module – 3 Plant Physiology (3 marks)
Absorption of water Transpiration pull theory only Translocation Munch’s hypothesis and bidirectional transport only Photosynthesis cyclic and noncyclic electron flow for trapping solar energy by green plants Co2 fixation by Calvin cycle, Warburg effect Growth and Phytohormones growth curve and major physiological effects of hormones like auxins, gibberellins, cytokinins, abscisic acid, and ethylene
Module4 Economic Botany (2 marks)
Major pulses, cereals, and millets Sugar yielding and fiber yielding plants sugar cane, Beta vulgaris, cotton and hemp Oil yielding plants mustard, sunflower, oil palm and coconut Morphology of useful parts in jack fruit, pineapple, and coconut Module 5 Plant Biodiversity and conservation (2 marks) Biodiversity hotspots, environment protection laws, deforestation, and impacts, forest fires and biodiversity depletion, anthropogenic factors Conservation strategies ex-situ and insitu wildlife sanctuaries, National parks, Botanic Gardens; Major Wildlife sanctuaries, National Parks and Botanic Gardens of India and Kerala
Environmental Science
- Environmental Pollutions: Air pollution, Water Pollution, Soil Pollution, Marine Pollution, Noise Pollution, Thermal Pollution.
- Solid Waste Management: Waste Minimization, Recycling, and Reuse Consuming environment-friendly products. E-waste Management.
- Environmental Issues: Climate Changes, GlobalWarming, Acid Rain, Ozone layer depletion
Part V: Mathematics ( 12 Marks)
Module 1:- Linear Algebra: Matrix – multiplication – determinants – transpose – symmetric matrix – Hermitian matrix – rank – characteristic roots-Cayley’s theorem (2 Marks)
Module 2:- Complex numbers: Basic definitions-basic operations with complex numbers-Real and imaginary part – a polar form of a complex number products- quotients – powers – modulus – roots of the complex number- n th root of unity (2 Mark)
Module 3: – Analytic Geometry: distance formula – a straight line – the angle between lines – general second-degree equation to represent circle – ellipse – parabola- hyperbola- polar coordinate – cylindrical coordinate – spherical coordinates. (1 Mark)
Module 4:- Calculus: limit of a function – indeterminate form – L’Hospital’s rule – continuous function – derivatives – increasing and decreasing function – critical points – stationary points – maxima and minima – concave up and concave down – point of inflections ( 2 Mark)
Module 5:- First Order Differential Equation: Order – degree – separable equation – linear equation – exact equation – homogeneous equation with constant coefficients. ( 1 Mark)
Module 6: –Vector calculus: Position vector of a point – magnitude – dot product – projection of vector – the angle between vectors – cross product – scalar triple products – gradient – divergent – curl- solenoidal vector – irrotational vector. (2 Marks)
Module 7: Abstract Algebra: Group – properties and examples – subgroup cyclic groups – Permutations – rings – integral domains – ideals – fields. (2 Marks )
Part VI: Job-Related Topics (20 Marks)
I. Basics of Fire (2 Marks)
- Fire triangle
- Basics of fire extinguishment
- Spread of fire
- Fire Extinguishers
- Properties of Water
II. Heat and Combustion (4 Marks)
- Flash Point
- Fire Point
- Range of flammability
- Critical Temperature
- Critical Pressure
- Types of Combustion
- Smoke and Ventilation
- Modes of Heat Transfer
III. Electricity (2 Marks)
- Ohm’s Law
- Conductor and Insulator – Properties
- Joule’s Law
- Static Electricity
- Earthing, Bonding, and Grounding
- Lightning protection
- Electrostatic spark & Electric Arc
- Transformer
IV. Basic Life Support (First Aid) (3 Marks)
- Concept of First Aid
- CPR
- Bleeding
- Fractures
- Burns
- Chocking
- Drowning
- Snake Bite
V. Fluid Mechanics (1 Mark)
- Bernoulli’s Theorem and Venturi effect
- Pascal’s Law
- Velocity and flow
- The flow of water through pipes
- Jet Reaction
VI. Pumps (2 Marks)
- Different types of Pumps
- Efficiency of Pump
- Priming System
- Cooling System for pumps
VII. Hazardous Chemicals (2 Marks)
- Hazardous Substances
- Acids Alkalis
- Explosives
- Water Reactive Chemicals
- Radio Active Materials – chances of emergency, handling, and History of emergencies
- Storage, Handling, and Transportation Emergencies – History
VIII. Liquid and Gaseous Fuels (2 Marks)
- Petroleum products
- LPG, LNG, and CNG
- Cryogenic Gases
- UVCE
- BLEVE
IX. Building Construction (2 Mark)
- Structural Fire Protection
- Elements of structure
- Elements of Construction
- The behavior of different construction materials in fire
- Fire Resistance
Part VII: Renaissance in Kerala & General Knowledge, Current Affairs (10 Marks)
I RENAISSANCE IN KERALA AND FREEDOM MOVEMENT
Towards A New Society
Introduction to English education – various missionary organizations and their functioning founding of educational institutions, and factories. printing press – CMS Press etc.
Efforts To Reform The Society
(A) Socio-Religious reform Movements
SNDP Yogam, Nair Service Society, Yogakshema Sabha, Sadhu Jana Paripalana Sangham, Vaala Samudaya Parishkarani Sabha, Samathwa Samajam, Islam Dharma Paripalana Sangham, Prathyaksha Raksha Daiva Sabha, Sahodara Prasthanam, etc
(B) Struggles and Social Revolts
Upper cloth revolts.Channar agitation, Vaikom Sathyagraha, Guruvayoor Sathyagraha, Paliyam Sathyagraha. Kuttamkulam Sathyagraha, Temple Entry Proclamation, Temple Entry Act. Malayalee Memorial, Ezhava Memorial, etc.
Malabar riots, Civil Disobedience Movement, Abstention movement, etc
Role Of Press In Renaissance
Malayalee, Swadeshabhimani, Vivekodayam, Mithavadi, Swaraj, Malayala Manorama, Bhashaposhini, Mathrubhoomi, Kerala Kaumudi, Samadarsi, Kesari, AI-Ameen, Prabhatham, Yukthivadi, Deepika – Nasrani Deepika, etc
Awakening Through Literature
Novel, Drama, Poetry, Purogamana Sahithya Prasthanam, Nataka Prashtanam, Library movement, etc
Women And Social Change
Parvathi Nenmenimangalam, Arya Pallam, A V Kuttimalu Amma, Lalitha Prabhu.Akkamma Cheriyan, Anna Chandi, Lalithambika Antharjanam and others
Leaders Of Renaissance
Thycaud Ayya Vaikundar, Sree Narayana Guru, Ayyan Kali.Chattampi Swamikal, Brahmananda Sivayogi, Vagbhadananda, Poikayil Yohannan(Kumara Guru) Dr Palpu, Palakkunnath Abraham Malpan, Mampuram Thangal, Sahodaran Ayyappan, Pandit K P Karuppan, Pampadi John Joseph, Mannathu Padmanabhan, V T Bhattathirippad, Vakkom Abdul Khadar Maulavi, Makthi Thangal, Blessed Elias Kuriakose Chaavra, Barrister G P Pillai, TK Madhavan, Moorkoth Kumaran, C. Krishnan, K P Kesava Menon, Dr.Ayyathan Gopalan, C V Kunjuraman, Kuroor Neelakantan Namboothiripad, Velukkutty Arayan, K P Vellon, P K Chathan Master, K Kelappan, P. Krishna Pillai, A K Gopalan, T R Krishnaswami Iyer, C Kesavan. Swami Ananda Theerthan, M C Joseph, Kuttippuzha Krishnapillai, Nidheerikkal Manikathanar, and others
Literary Figures
Kodungallur Kunhikkuttan Thampuran, Kerala Varma Valiyakoyi Thampuran, Kandathil Varghese Mappila. Kumaran Asan, Vallathol Narayana Menon, Ulloor S Parameswara Iyer, G Sankara Kurup, Changampuzha Krishna Pillai, Chandu Menon, Vaikom Muhammad Basheer. Kesav Dev, Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai, Ponkunnam Varky, S K Pottakkad and others
General Knowledge and Current Affairs
Part VIII: COMPUTER SCIENCE (10 Marks)
Basics of Computer
1. Hardware
- Input Devices (Names and uses)
- Output Devices (Names and uses/features)
- Memory devices – Primary and Secondary (Examples, Features)
- Evolution of the Computing Machines
- Generation of Computers
2. Software
- Different types of Programming Languages
- Types of Errors
- Classification – System software and Application software
- Operating System – Functions and examples
- Popular Application software packages – Word processors, Spreadsheets, Database packages, Presentations, Image editors (Uses, features, and fundamental concepts of each)
- Basics of programming – Types of instructions (Input, Output, Store, Control, Transfer) (Languages need not be considered)
3. Computer Networks
- Types of networks – LAN, WAN, MAN (Features and application area)
- Network Devices – Media, Switch, Hub, Router, Bridge, Gateway (Uses of each)
4. Internet
- Services – WWW, E-mail, Search engines (Examples and purposes)
- Social Media (Examples and features)
- Web Designing – Browser, HTML (Basics only)
5. Cyber Crimes and Cyber Laws
- Types of Cyber Crimes (Awareness level)
- Information Technology Act and Other Laws (Awareness level)
NOTE: – It may be noted that apart from the topics detailed above, questions from other topics prescribed for the educational qualification of the post may also appear in the question paper. There is no undertaking that all the topics above may be covered in the question paper
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