The Panchayat Development Officer (PDO) Non-Hyderabad Karnataka exam for General Knowledge (GK) conducted on December 8, 2024, featured a variety of topics. While the exact question paper isn’t publicly available yet, previous PDO exams provide insight into the likely format and syllabus.
Exam Structure:
- Paper I – General Knowledge:
Total Marks: 100
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Topics included:
Indian and Karnataka history
Geography
Indian Constitution
General Science
Environmental issues
Rural development and Panchayat Raj institutions
Current affairs
- Paper II (a mix of sections):
General Kannada (35 marks)
General English (35 marks)
Computer Knowledge (30 marks)
Total Marks: 100, with 2 hours to complete.
- Kannada Language Test (Qualifying):
Focuses on comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
There is also a negative marking of 0.25 marks for each incorrect answer.