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The SDA exam generally include subjects like General knowledge, General English/kannada , Reasoning, Computer knowledge and Current affairs. The paper is usually objective type with multiple choice questions . Total marks are around 100-150 depending on state / board. Negative marking may apply. Sylabuss varies slightly by recruiting authority.

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The KPSC SDA examination syllabus consists of English (Grammar, Vocabulary, Spelling, Synonyms, Antonyms) and General Knowledge (Indian Constitution, History, Culture, Geography, Current Events, Everyday Science). The exam consists of objective type questions and The paper duration lasts for 90 mins.

SDA Exam Syllabus and Question Paper Pattern

Exam Pattern:

• Paper 1 (Compulsory Kannada – Descriptive): 150 marks, 1 hr 30 min

• Paper 2 (General English or General Kannada – Objective): 100 marks, 1 hr 30 min

• Paper 3 (General Knowledge – Objective): 100 marks, 1 hr 30 min

• Negative marking is applicable in objective papers (Paper 2 & 3).

• Paper 1 is qualifying in nature.

Syllabus:

Paper 1 – Compulsory Kannada

• Essay writing, précis writing

• Translation (English ↔ Kannada)

• Comprehension, vocabulary, synonyms, antonyms

• Usage of words, grammar, spelling

Paper 2 – General English/General Kannada

• Grammar, error correction, fill in the blanks

• Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases

• Active & passive voice, direct & indirect speech

• Comprehension passages

Paper 3 – General Knowledge

• Current affairs (India & Karnataka)

• History, culture, geography

• Indian Constitution & polity

• General science and everyday observations

• State administration and rural development topics