The IT Act section carries 2 marks for the Excise Inspector exam, and you can easily score it. Let me share the critical topics in the Information Technology Act for the students preparing for the Excise Inspector PSC mains examination.
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Kerala Excise Inspector PSC Mock Exam
Mock Test Pattern & Coverage
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Exam Time : 75 Minutes
- Medium of Exam: Malayalam/ English
- Difficulty Level: Same as the Original PSC Test
I have added a table as a Cheat Sheet that students can scan on a mobile screen.
| Notification NO: | Name of the Post | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 187/2025 | Excise Inspector (Trainee) | Kerala Excise Department |
| 188/2025 | Excise Inspector (Trainee) | Kerala Excise Department |
Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Mains Information Technology Act Questions Sections
| Section | Definition & Offence | Key Penalty Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Section 43 | Penalty and Compensation for damage to computer, computer system, etc. | Civil/Compensatory |
| Section 43A | Compensation for failure to protect data (Corporate Responsibility). | Data Privacy |
| Section 65 | Tampering with computer source documents. | Source Code |
| Section 66 | Computer-related offences (Hacking/Damage). | Criminal |
| Section 66B | Dishonestly receiving stolen computer resource or communication device. | Stolen Goods |
| Section 66C | Punishment for Identity Theft. | Impersonation |
| Section 66D | Cheating by personation by using computer resources. | Online Fraud |
| Section 66E | Punishment for violation of privacy (Capturing/Publishing images). | Privacy |
| Section 66F | Punishment for Cyber Terrorism. | Life Imprisonment |
| Section 67 | Publishing or transmitting obscene material in electronic form. | Obscenity |
| Section 67A | Publishing/transmitting material containing sexually explicit acts. | Explicit Content |
| Section 67B | Material depicting children in sexually explicit acts (Child Pornography). | Child Safety |
| Section 72 | Penalty for breach of confidentiality and privacy. | Trust Breach |
| Section 77B | Offences with 3 years imprisonment to be bailable. | Legal Status |
| Section 78 | Power to investigate offences (Inspector rank and above). | Police Power |
| Relevant for Kerala Excise Inspector (2 Marks) | ||
How do I prepare for the IT Act section of the Kerala PSC Excise Inspector Mains Examination?
Jojo Abraham, a Uniform Post aspirant from Chakkampuzha, asked about the preparation strategy for the Information Technology Act for the upcoming Excise Inspector written test.
| SN | Study Materials & Resources |
|---|---|
| 1 | Download Kerala Excise Inspector Question Papers |
| 2 | Kerala Excise Inspector Free Mock Test |
| 3 | The Latest Exam Notification Details |
He asked this question in the SysToSys Career Forum.
Let me share some tips. Notice Section 78. It is a "Golden Question" for Excise aspirants because it defines who can investigate (typically a Range Inspector or above). Highlighting this shows you have "Experience" in what PSC examiners favor.
I suggest my students note that Section 66F (Cyber Terrorism) is one of the few sections in the IT Act that can carry a sentence of life imprisonment.
Students can check the complete list of Kerala PSC Exam Mock Test and Study Materials from this link.
Reference
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-01/Excise_Inspector-%20CORRECTED.pdf
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-187-25.pdf
- https://keralaexcise.gov.in/
- https://thulasi.psc.kerala.gov.in/thulasi/
- https://www.keralapsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/2025-08/noti-188-25.pdf
Author: Hari Krishnan
Hari Krishnan is the senior tutor at GJR Institute's Thiruvananthapuram PSC Coaching branch. He is a postgraduate from Kerala University and has been training Kerala PSC aspirants since 2011. He is a recognized figure among the most successful Kerala PSC tutors in Thiruvananthapuram.
Qualified educators from the GJR Institute prepare the model questions and answers for the SysToSys Mock Test App from CoreNetworkZ EdTech Solutions. You can contact Hari at hari.krishnan@systosys.com.
