FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Animal Husbandry Department Manual
Date of Test 01-11-2020
Question1:-PPR disease is commonly seen in
A:-Poultry
B:-Goats
C:-Horses
D:-Elephants
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-What is the minimum expected weight gain of calves enrolled under special Livestock Breeding Program? A:-10%
B:-15%
C:-20%
D:-25%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-In which year Kerala Captive Elephants (management and maintenance) rules were issued? A:-2009
B:-2010
C:-2011
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-What is the stipulated time limit for enrollment in special Livestock Breeding Program by a Veterinary Surgeon? A:-Within 10 days of receipt of approved beneficiary list and funds
B:-Within 20 days of receipt of approved beneficiary list and funds
C:-Within 30 days of receipt of approved beneficiary list and funds
D:-Within 60 days of receipt of approved beneficiary list and funds
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-What is the age of first vaccination against I.B.D. in layers?
A:-Day 1
B:-14th day
C:-60th day
D:-80th day
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Investigation of a given population or subpopulation to detect the presence of a pathogenic agent or disease is called? A:-Sanitary measure
B:-Surveillance
C:-Notification
D:-Eradication
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-The certification of the sweeping area in an institution shall be done once in how many years? A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The only Rabbit Breeding Unit under Department of Animal Husbandry unit is located in which place? A:-Kudappanakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kuriottumala, Kollam
C:-Chathamangalam, Kozhikkode
D:-Angamali, Ernakulam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Use of violence, which renders an animal useless, is called?
A:-Bestiality
B:-Maiming
C:-Condemnation
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-In which year Indian Veterinary Council Act was enacted?
A:-1982
B:-1983
C:-1984
D:-1985
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Pullorum disease in poultry is caused by
A:-Salmonella
B:-Riemerella
C:-Mycoplasma
D:-Coryne bacterium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Number of Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories under the Department of Animal Husbandry is? A:-1
B:-2
C:-4
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Which one of the following is not a GST (Goods and Services Tax) slab rate?
A:-5%
B:-12%
C:-18%
D:-26%
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-In which year the Central Hatchery, Chenganoor was established?
A:-1970-1971
B:-1961-1962
C:-1975-1976
D:-1964-1965
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-What is the age group of Crossbred calves selected for Special Livestock Breeding Programme?
A:-3-5 months of age
B:-2-4 months of age
C:-4-6 months of age
D:-5-9 months of age
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Foot and Mouth Disease is caused by which one of the following virus?
A:-Picorna virus
B:-Flavi virus
C:-Herpes virus
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Livestock Management training institute is located in which one of the following district?
A:-Alappuzha
B:-Malappuram
C:-Kottayam
D:-Kozhikode
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-The only duck farm under the Department of Animal Husbandry is located at which place?
A:-Chathamangalam
B:-Niranam
C:-Kudappannakunnu
D:-Athavanad
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The does of HS oil adjuvant (OA) vaccine produced by Institute of Animal Health & Veterinary Biologicals, Palode for cows above 350 Kg is?
A:-2 ml
B:-3 ml
C:-4 ml
D:-5 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Number of Central Veterinary Stores in Department of Animal Husbandry is
A:-Two
B:-Three
C:-Four
D:-Five
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Total number of cases or outbreak that are present in a population at risk in a particular geographical area, at one specified time or during a given period is called?
A:-Incubation Period
B:-Notification
C:-Prevalence
D:-Hazard
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-In which year and month Panchayat Raj Act which came into existence in Kerala?
A:-September 1992
B:-October 1995
C:-August 1996
D:-November 1997
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-Which one of the following institution is not directly reporting to Director of Animal Husbandry?
A:-Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode
B:-Livestock Management Training Centres
C:-Cattle Sterility Office, Aluva
D:-Intensive Cattle Development Project
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Which one of the following is the working hours for a Veterinary Surgeon working in a Livestock Farm on a working day? A:-9 AM to 4 PM
B:-8 AM to 5 PM
C:-9 AM to 3 PM
D:-10 AM to 5 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-What is the vaccination target of Foot and Mouth disease in cattle?
A:-75%
B:-80%
C:-85%
D:-90%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Which one of the following is not true in case of Weekly off for a Veterinary Surgeon working in a Veterinary Dispensary? A:-Compensatory leave availed by them during the six days will also be treated as duty for granting weekly off B:-Weekly off to the officer in charge or the Head of the institution will be granted by his/her immediate controlling officer C:-Casual leave availed by them during the six days will not be treated as duty for granting weekly off
D:-Weekly off together with holiday on Sunday will not be allowed in a week
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-What is the Designation of Head of Office of Central Hatchery, Chenganoor?
A:-Hatchery Manager
B:-Project Officer
C:-Production Manager
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-What is the maximum number of Compensation Leave eligible for a Veterinary Surgeon?
A:-22 days in a year
B:-21 days in a year
C:-20 days in a year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Who is the appointing authority of a Veterinary Surgeon in Animal Husbandry Department?
A:-Secretary to Government (Animal Husbandry and Dairy)
B:-Joint Secretary to Government (Animal Husbandry and Dairy)
C:-District Animal Husbandry Officer
D:-Director of Animal Husbandry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-In which one the district there is no Central Veterinary Store?
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kottayam
C:-Thrissur
D:-Kozhikode
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act was enacted in which year?
A:-1960
B:-1961
C:-1962
D:-1963
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Number of part-time contingent sweepers that can be engaged if sweeping area is more than 900 sq. meters? A:-1
B:-2
C:-3
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-The State Laboratory for Livestock, Marine and Agri Products is located in which place?
A:-Palode
B:-Chathamangalam
C:-Maradu
D:-Mannuthy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-The Motor Boat Veterinary Hospital is located in which one of the following district?
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kollam
C:-Pathanamthitta
D:-Alappuzha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-The institution that was established to screen crossbred cows for infertility problems through assessment of the mineral and hormonal level in the serum is?
A:-Chief Disease Investigation Office
B:-Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals
C:-Animal Disease Control Project
D:-Cattle Sterility Office
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Which one of the following is the working hours of a Veterinary Sub Centre in a week day?
A:-9 AM to 1 PM & 2 PM to 3 PM
B:-10 AM to 1 PM & 2 PM to 4 PM
C:-8.30 AM to 1.30 PM & 2 PM to 3 PM
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-The one and only Turkey Farm in the entire state of Kerala is functioning at which one of the following farms? A:-Regional Poultry Farm, Kudappannakunnu, Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Central Hatchery, Chengannur, Alappuzha
C:-Regional Poultry Farm, Chathamangalam, Kozhikkode
D:-Regional Poultry Farm, Kureeppuzha, Kollam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-The only Indigenous Cattle Farm under Department of Animal Husbandry is located in which district? A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Ernakulam
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Kasaragod
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-A full-fledged Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University was established in which year?
A:-2009
B:-2010
C:-2011
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-The Animal Welfare Act enacted in which year?
A:-2010
B:-2011
C:-2012
D:-2013
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-The expenditure relating to the Animal Husbandry Department is debited to which major head
A:-2401 - Animal Husbandry
B:-2403 - Animal Husbandry
C:-2051 - Animal Husbandry
D:-2501 - Animal Husbandry
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-The cash book should be maintained in the manner prescribed as per which article of the Kerala Treasury Code A:-Article 90
B:-Article 91
C:-Article 92
D:-Article 93
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-The delegation of power of Director of Animal Husbandry to sanction repair work of a vehicle at a time is? A:-Rs. 15,000
B:-Rs. 20,000
C:-Rs. 25,000
D:-Rs. 30,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-The stock account of furniture should be maintained in which form of Kerala Financial Code? A:-Form No. 18
B:-Form 19
C:-Form No. 20
D:-Form No. 22
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-What is the timings fixed for a Livestock Inspector in a Veterinary Sub Centre to conduct fieldwork? A:-9 AM to 9.30 AM
B:-9.30 AM to 10.30 AM
C:-10 AM to 11 AM
D:-8 AM to 9.30 AM
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Infectious bursal disease is also called?
A:-Gumbaroo Disease
B:-Ranikhet Disease
C:-New Castle Disease
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Number of Intensive Cattle Development Project offices under Department of Animal Husbandry is A:-1
B:-4
C:-9
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The number of festival holidays with full wages that can be sanctioned to a casual labourer working in a Farm? A:-7
B:-8
C:-9
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Blue Tongue disease is usually not seen in
A:-Cattle
B:-Sheep
C:-Goat
D:-Poultry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Number of Goat farm and Goat rearing units functioning under Animal Husbandry Department is A:-2
B:-4
C:-6
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Working Hours of District Veterinary Centre in a week day is
A:-8 AM to 8 PM
B:-9 AM to 7 PM
C:-10 AM to 5 PM
D:-8 AM to 9 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-In which one of the district, there is no office of Intensive Cattle Development Project A:-Kollam
B:-Pathanamthitta
C:-Alappuzha
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Which one of the following institutions has been handed over to Grama Panchayats? A:-Veterinary Sub Centres
B:-Veterinary Dispensaries
C:-Veterinary Hospitals
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The Prevention and Control of infectious and contagious diseases in animal Act was enacted in which year? A:-1960
B:-1984
C:-2009
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Which one the following institutions has not been handed over to Jilla Panchayats? A:-District Veterinary Centres
B:-Regional Animal Husbandry Centres
C:-District Livestock Farm, Kudappanakunnu
D:-Goat Farms at Attappadi and Komeri
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-A casual sweeper through Kudumbasree can be engaged in a Veterinary Dispensary if the sweeping area is below what square meter? A:-100
B:-200
C:-400
D:-600
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Number of Pig breeding farm and Pig breeding units functioning under Animal Husbandry Department is A:-2
B:-4
C:-6
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-What is the maximum distance of a single official journey for a Grade I officer allowed by an auto rickshaw/taxi? A:-6 Km
B:-8 Km
C:-10 Km
D:-15 Km
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-What is the form used by officers of the Government for receiving money on behalf of Government? A:-T.R. 5
B:-T.R. 21
C:-T.R. 46
D:-T.R. 47
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Which one of the following institution has been handed over to Block Panchayats?
A:-District Veterinary Centres
B:-Veterinary Hospitals
C:-Veterinary Polyclinics
D:-Veterinary Dispensary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-What is the number of casual leave eligible for the employees of Animal Husbandry Department in a calendar year? A:-15 days
B:-20 days
C:-22 days
D:-24 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Which one of the following reports is to be given yearly only?
A:-Details of Staff
B:-Infertility report
C:-Plan Expenditure statement
D:-Landed property statement
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-What is the working hours of a Clinical Laboratory unit in District Veterinary Centre on a week day? A:-9 A.M to 1PM and 2 P.M to 4 P.M
B:-10 A.M to 5 P.M
C:-9.30 A.M. to 1.30 PM and 2 P.M to 3 P.M.
D:-9 A.M. to 1 PM and 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-In which institution, Treatment Register has to be maintained?
A:-Veterinary Dispensary
B:-Veterinary Hospitals
C:-Veterinary Polylinics
D:-Farms
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Which category of officer is posted as an Enumerator in District Animal Husbandry Offices?
A:-Junior Clerk
B:-Senior Clerk
C:-Field Officer
D:-Livestock Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-What is the working hours of a Veterinary Hospital on a week day?
A:-9 A.M. to 1 PM and 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
B:-9 A.M. to 1 PM and 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
C:-10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
D:-9.30 A.M. to 1.30 PM and 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Which one of the following Livestock farm is having a Deputy Director as head of institution?
A:-Jersey Farm, Vithura, Thiruvananthapuram
B:-District Livestock Farm, Kudappanakkunnu, Thiruvananthapuram
C:-Jersey Farm Extension Unit, Chettachal, Thiruvananthapuram
D:-Indigenous Cattle Farm, Badiaduka, Kasaragod
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-The Chief Veterinary Officer of a district is posted at
A:-District Animal Husbandry Office
B:-Intensive Cattle Development Project head quarters
C:-District Veterinary Centre
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-In which year the Kerala Livestock (import) quarantine, rules were issued?
A:-1960
B:-1961
C:-1962
D:-1963
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-What is the stipulated time limit for issuing health cum evaluation certificate for insurance by a Veterinary Surgeon? A:-Within 4 hours
B:-Within 1 day
C:-Within 2 days
D:-Within 3 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-What is the working hours of a Veterinary Polyclinic on a week day?
A:-9 A.M. to 1 PM and 2 P.M. to 4 P.M.
B:-10 A.M. to 5 P.M.
C:-9.30 A.M. to 1.30 PM and 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
D:-9 A.M. to 1 PM and 2 P.M. to 3 P.M.
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Any disease that is required by law to be reported to government authorities is called?
A:-Zoonosis
B:-Hazard
C:-Emerging Disease
D:-Notifiable Disease
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Which is the cadre of State Epidemiologist of Animal Disease Control Project?
A:-Additional Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-In which year Intensive Cattle Development Project office was established in Aluwa?
A:-1969
B:-1991
C:-1984
D:-1998
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-What is the number of Regional Poultry Farms under the Animal Husbandry Department?
A:-2
B:-4
C:-6
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-What is the stipulated time limit for Artificial Insemination by an Livestock Inspector if an animal is presented at the office? A:-Within 1 hour
B:-Within 2 hours
C:-Within 3 hours
D:-Within 4 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Disease or infection which is naturally transmissible from animals to human and vice versa is called? A:-Zoonosis
B:-Hazard
C:-Emerging Disease
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-The head of all Livestock Management Training Centres in Kerala is
A:-Principal Training Officer
B:-Project Officer
C:-Chief Training Officer
D:-Project Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Which is the cadre of Chief Disease Investigation Officer Palode?
A:-Additional Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Elimination of a pathogenic agent from a country or zone is called
A:-Eradication
B:-Disinfection
C:-Incubation Period
D:-Infectious Period
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Which is the cadre of IT Officer of Directorate of Animal Husbandry?
A:-Joint Director
B:-Deputy Director
C:-Assistant Director
D:-Veterinary Surgeon
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-In which one of the following institutions, Assistant Director (Rabies Eradication) is posted?
A:-Chief Disease Investigation Office
B:-District Veterinary Centre
C:-Animal Disease Control Project
D:-Directorate of Animal Husbandry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Number of members that can be elected from among the registered Veterinary practitioner to Kerala State Veterinary Council? A:-2
B:-3
C:-4
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-What is the sweeping area for which a casual sweeper can be engaged by the Head of Office without creating a post? A:-Above 200 square meters
B:-Below 200 square meters
C:-Above 100 square meters
D:-Below 100 square meters
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-When should all reconcillation works of Departmental reconcile with the treasury figures during each month? A:-On or before 3rd of each month
B:-On or before 4th of each month
C:-On or before 5th of each month
D:-On or before 6th of each month
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-In which cadre is Registrar of Kerala State Veterinary Council?
A:-Additional Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-The period which elapses between the introduction of the pathogen into the animal and the occurrence of the first clinical signs of the disease is called
A:-Gestation Period
B:-Lactation Period
C:-Incidence Period
D:-Incubation Period
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-Which is the cadre of Information Officer of Farm Information Bureau?
A:-Additional Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Measure applied to protect animal health or life within a specified objective territory, from risks arising from the entry, establishment or spread of a hazard is called?
A:-Sanitary measure
B:-Surveillance
C:-Notification
D:-Eradication
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Which is the cadre of Senior Research Officer of Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode? A:-Additional Director
B:-Joint Director
C:-Deputy Director
D:-Assistant Director
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-When should a livestock inspector of a Veterinary Sub Centre examine a cow for pregnancy after insemination? A:-By 45th day
B:-Between 45 and 60 days
C:-After 90 days
D:-Should be done by a Veterinary Surgeon only
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which one of the following is not a chart to be maintained in a Veterinary Hospital?
A:-Livestock Profile
B:-Scheme Charts
C:-Endemic charts
D:-Staff Details
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-In which one of the following institutions, Deputy Director (Key villages) is posted?
A:-Special Livestock Breeding Program
B:-Intensive Cattle Development Project
C:-Animal Disease Control Project
D:-Directorate of Animal Husbandry
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-What is the approximate Sand paved casting area for treatment of large animals in a Veterinary Polyclinic? A:-100 sq. feet
B:-150 sq. feet
C:-200 sq. feet
D:-250 sq. feet
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-What one of the following things has to be recorded by a livestock inspector of a Veterinary Sub Centre during field visit? A:-Record the number of Livestock maintained
B:-Quantity of milk produced
C:-Details of calf birth
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which one of the following is an objective of Intensive Cattle Development Project?
A:-Conduct of Seminars for farmers
B:-Conduct of Cattle shows
C:-Effective disease control
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Which one of the following has to be send to laboratory for diagnosis of Fluoride poisoning?
A:-Kidney
B:-Liver
C:-Urine
D:-Bone
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Which one of the following institution is the nodal office of Southern Regional Disease Diagnostic laboratory, Bangalore? A:-Chief Disease Investigation Office, Palode
B:-Institute of Animal Health and Veterinary Biologicals, Palode
C:-Avian Disease Diagnostic Laboratory, Thiruvalla
D:-Rinderpest Laboratory, Palakkad
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-What is the minimum period for retaining files which are kept L. Dis?
A:-Period of 1 year
B:-Period of 2 years
C:-Period of 3 years
D:-Period of 4 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Which one of the following is the sample of choice for diagnosis of Anaplasmosis?
A:-Blood
B:-Skin scrapping
C:-Dung sample
D:-Bones
Correct Answer:- Option-A