Overseer Gr III Civil 2017 Official Paper — Kerala PSC PYQ Practice with Answers

Correct answer (Option C): The main distributary of the Ganges River as it enters Bangladesh is widely recognized as the Padma. However, according to the official Kerala PSC final answer key for this specific paper, Option C (Jamuna) is designated as the correct answer. In regional hydrography, the Brahmaputra enters Bangladesh as the Jamuna and later merges with the Ganges (Padma). Students should note this specific evaluation alignment for this exam code. Option C is correct. Why others are wrong: Option A (Sangpo) refers to the upper reaches of the Brahmaputra River flowing through Tibet. Option B (Ganga) is the name utilized primarily within Indian borders before the river bifurcates. Option D (Sindhu) refers to the Indus River located in the western region of the Indian subcontinent. Remember: The Ganges originates from the Gangotri glacier as the Bhagirathi and is joined by the Alaknanda at Devprayag to form the Ganga.

Correct answer (Option D): Paddy (rice) is a premier Kharif crop in India. Kharif crops are monsoon crops sown at the beginning of the rainy season ( June to July) and harvested around September to October. They require substantial amounts of water, warm weather, and high humidity to achieve optimal growth. Option D is correct. Why others are wrong: Option A (Wheat) is a classic Rabi crop sown in winter and harvested in spring. Option B (Orange) does not fit typical seasonal agronomic crop categories. Option C (Watermelon) is a Zaid crop grown during summer months between the Rabi and Kharif cycles. Remember: Major Kharif crops include paddy, maize, millet, sorghum, cotton, soybean, and groundnut. The Kerala PSC frequently features agricultural seasons and cropping patterns in geography questions.

Correct answer (Option C): Kalbaisakhi refers to local hot, dry winds accompanied by localized thundershowers experienced during the summer season, predominantly in West Bengal and parts of Assam. According to the official final answer key published by the Kerala PSC, Option C is marked as correct. These convectional storms occur in the Hindu month of Baisakh. Option C is correct. Why others are wrong: Option A (Cold wind) is incorrect because Kalbaisakhi occurs in hot pre-monsoon conditions. Option B (Storm) represents a broader category, though it shares characteristics, the key selects dry wind. Option D (Cyclone) refers to massive rotating tropical marine pressure systems. Remember: Similar local pre-monsoon phenomena include 'Mango Showers' in Kerala and Karnataka, and 'Loo', which is a hot, dry summer wind blowing over northern plains.

Correct answer (Option A): Jog Falls is situated on the Sharavathi River in the Shimoga district of Karnataka. It is one of the highest plunge waterfalls in India, dropping directly without streaming over rocks. It is a major natural landmark and tourist attraction in South India. Option A is correct. Why others are wrong: Option B (Tamil Nadu) features notable falls like Hogenakkal. Option C (Andhra Pradesh) contains falls such as Talakona. Option D (Maharashtra) is famous for Kune and Vajrai waterfalls, but none of these host the Sharavathi-fed Jog Falls. Remember: Jog Falls is also known as Gersoppa Falls or Jogada Gundi. Famous waterfalls in Kerala include Athirappilly and Vazhachal, which are recurring topics in KPSC exams.

Correct answer (Option B): The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was officially enacted in September 2005. It brought into force the National Employment Guarantee Scheme, which was later renamed the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) to assure 100 days of employment. Option B is correct. Why others are wrong: Option A (Indira Awas Yojana) was launched in 1985 as a housing initiative. Option C (Sampoorna Suchitwayajna) and Option D (Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme) were launched during separate administrative timelines outside September 2005. Remember: MGNREGA ensures the right to work in rural sectors. Central government welfare schemes and their corresponding establishment years are vital for high-efficiency preparation in KPSC.