FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: The Kerala PWD Manual
Date of Test 01-11-2020
Question1:-Structural designs and drawings shall be carried out before the preparation of detailed estimate for A.S. for works casting more than Rs.______
A:-2 crores
B:-1 crore
C:-3 crores
D:-5 crores
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-The defect liability period of the work of providing Retro reflective sign boards and direction boards is _________ months. A:-36
B:-18
C:-24
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-How many months in the normal course, the firm period of a tender, ie, the period from the date of opening of tender to the data of acceptance of tender issued in writing to the bidder
A:-3
B:-2
C:-1
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Amount of maximum fine is to be levied if the agreement is not executed with in 10 days after the notified period of 14 days. A:-Rs.10,000
B:-Rs.15,000
C:-Rs.50,000
D:-Rs.25,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-Assistant Executive Engineer is to super check ______% of concealed items of work which check measured by Assistant Engineer. A:-10
B:-25
C:-75
D:-50
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-EMD (Bid Security) of selected bidder will be released:
A:-After be furnishes performance Security Deposit
B:-After be executes the agreement
C:-After the acceptance of tender
D:-After be furnishes performance Security Deposit and duly entered into the agreement
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Who facilitate preparation of Land Acquisition plan in co-ordination with Revenue Department
A:-Chief Engineer
B:-Superintending Engineer
C:-Executive Engineer
D:-Assistant Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Application for the release of performance security deposit is to be made in the in the form of Appendix A:-2000 E
B:-2900 A
C:-2000 D
D:-2900 D
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-What is RAP?
A:-Road Action Plan
B:-Resettlement Action Plan
C:-Resettlement Assessment Plan
D:-Resettlement Annual Plan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The validity of accreditation of government agencies for the execution of public works is _____ years. A:-5
B:-3
C:-2
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-The professional head and Technical advisor to Government for Buildings branch is
A:-Chief Engineer (Administration)
B:-Chief Engineer (Buildings)
C:-Chief Technical Examiner
D:-Chief Architect
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The Remedial measures required to rectify the defects mentioned in the inspection report of quality control cell is to be suggested by A:-CE (A and D)
B:-SE
C:-EE
D:-Deputy Chief Engineer (Vigilence)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The environment an social cell shall have to vet major projects costing above Rs.
A:-10 crores
B:-25 crores
C:-15 crores
D:-50 crores
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Maximum amount of EMD to be collected for works costing above Rs.10 crores
A:-Rs. 5 lakhs
B:-Rs.2 lakhs
C:-Rs.1 lakh
D:-Rs. 50,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Who will hold the charge of Division office in the absence of Executive Engineer?
A:-Divisional Accounts Officer
B:-Senior Superintendent
C:-Deputy Executive Engineer
D:-Assistant Engineer (works)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Registration fee to be remitted by a registered contractor for upgrading his category of registration of 'C' class is _______ A:-Rs. 2,000
B:-Rs.1,000
C:-Rs.1,500
D:-Rs.2,500
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Who is the nodal officer to implement GIS and RMMS in road management
A:-Executive Engineer (IT)
B:-Executive Engineer (planning)
C:-Executive Engineer HRD
D:-Chief Engineer (roads)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-'B' category Electrical contractors are qualified to tender works costing up to
A:-55 lakhs
B:-25 lakhs
C:-20 lakhs
D:-Unlimited
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Chief Engineer is authorised to arrange work on quotation basis during emergent situations subject to budget provision with in an manual ceiling to ______ times to the existing financial powers.
A:-100
B:-50
C:-25
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-What is PRICE software?
A:-Project Implementation and Cost Estimation
B:-Project Information and Cost Engineering
C:-Project Information by Chief Engineer
D:-Project Information and cost Estimation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Tender fee inrespect of bids that are cancelled due to no fault of the bidder shall be:
A:-Forfeited to government
B:-Refunded to the bidder
C:-Keep in the account for adjustment in future tender
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Chief Engineer is empowered to issue Technical sanction up to Rs _____ Crore.
A:-Unlimited
B:-2
C:-10
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-All tender for amounts Rs.5 lakhs and above shall be procured through the ______ system.
A:-Open tender
B:-Competitive quotation
C:-Electronic procurement
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-All works having estimate cost exceeding Rs.5 lakhs shall be tendered on _____ basis.
A:-Percentage rate
B:-Lumpsum amount
C:-Item rate
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-The cost of tender forms/fees for works costing between Rs.10 lakhs to Rs.1 crore is Rs.
A:-3,000
B:-2,000
C:-1,500
D:-2,500
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Who is authorised to take and record measurements of work up to the T.S. power of Assistant Engineer? A:-Third grade overseer
B:-Second grade overseer
C:-First grade overseer
D:-All category of overseers
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-MORTH data as per IRC guidlines shall be adopted for estimate of ______ works.
A:-Buildings
B:-Roads and Bridges
C:-Buildings and roads
D:-Roads
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-What is RMMS?
A:-Road Materials Management system
B:-Road Materials Maintenance System
C:-Road Maintenance Management System
D:-Road Marking Maintenance System
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-EIA stands for
A:-Environmental Investigation Assessment
B:-Environmental Integrity Assessment
C:-Environmental Impact Assessment
D:-Environmental Information Assessment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-Which cell in the office of CE (A and D) shall collect the road maintenance requirements and include fund requirement in the annual budget as a planned item?
A:-HRD Cell
B:-RMMS Cell
C:-IT Cell
D:-RIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-What is the name of state department dealing with Environmental matters?
A:-KSPCB
B:-Department of science, Technology and Environment
C:-Forest Department
D:-Health Department
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Promotion to the Post of AEE and AA shall be done based on the select list prepared by
A:-DPC - Higher and notification issued by Government
B:-DPC - Lower and notification issued by Government
C:-DPC - Higher and orders issued by CE (A and D)
D:-DPC - Lower and orders issued by CE (A and D)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The methods of prequalification and postqualification bidding are being adopted for the works having amount above the T.S. powers of A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Superintending Engineer
C:-Assistance Executive Engineer
D:-Assistant Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Assistant Executive Engineer shall inspect all the Buildings/Structures under his control ____ a year.
A:-Once
B:-Twice
C:-Thrice
D:-Four times
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-How many percentage of amount of kerala motor vehicles tax collected in the previous year shall contribute to KRFB. A:-10%
B:-8%
C:-5%
D:-15%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-The estimate for ______ shall be prepared based on relevant Is codes, NBC 2005 and KMB rules.
A:-Bridges
B:-Buildings
C:-Roads
D:-Culverts
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-For settlement of centrally sponsered claims and adjustment of inter departmental state accounts, chief Engineer has to obtain remarks of the
A:-Senior Finance Officer
B:-Administrative Assistant
C:-Deputy chief Engineer Administration
D:-Deputy chief Engineer (Vigilence)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-The estimate for the additional works consequent on the development or extension of a project or work under execution which not found fairly contingent in the original estimate is called
A:-Revised estimate
B:-Recast estimate
C:-Deviation estimate
D:-Supplementary estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-The main information sharing platform of PWD is
A:-WINGS
B:-RIMS
C:-MIS
D:-FMS
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Which is the nodal agency of Central Government for the planning, promotion, co-ordination and overseeing the environmental programmes?
A:-CPCB
B:-KSPCB
C:-NICMAR
D:-MOEF
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Who is responsible for the establishment matters including transfer and posting of non-gazetted ministerial staff of PWD? A:-Deputy Chief Engineer (Administration)
B:-Administrative Assistant (Ministerial)
C:-Administrative Officer
D:-Administrative Assistant (General)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-What is EMP?
A:-Environmental Management Plan
B:-Effective Management Plan
C:-Engineering Management Project
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The power for reappropriation/modification on allotted funds inrespect of NH vests with
A:-State Government
B:-Chief Engineer (NH)
C:-Government of India
D:-Secretary Finance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-If the site of bridge is predetermined due to other reasons, then the detailed investigation can be conducted straight away without ______ investigation.
A:-Secondary
B:-Aerial
C:-Preliminary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-The excess expenditure on account of higher compensation for L.A. for N.H. works in satisfaction of court decree is a ______ item as far as State Government is concerned.
A:-Voted
B:-Charged
C:-Budgeted
D:-Contingent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Who is authorised to approve the site of any Government Building?
A:-Government
B:-LSGD
C:-Chief Engineer and Superintending Engineer
D:-Chief Architect and Chief Engineer Buildings
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Who controls the district road safety wing?
A:-Executive Engineer, Roads
B:-District police Chief
C:-District Judge
D:-District collector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-Data for unit rate of items which included in the estimate but not included in the SOR can be prepared based on A:-Lumpsum provision issuing authority
B:-Amount fixed by T.S.issuing authority
C:-Market rate
D:-Amount fixed by Government
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Which cell in PWD in co-ordinating the road safety activities including road safety audits, identification of black spots collaboration with kerala road safety authority etc.
A:-RMMS central cell
B:-IT cell
C:-Central road safety cell
D:-PWD GIS cell
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The expenditure of works in RaJ Bhavan, Thiruvananthapuram is a ____ one.
A:-Charged
B:-Voted
C:-Contingent
D:-Budgetted
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-What is the usual width of bus bays that are provided in Highways to ensure that the other vehicles in the stream are not obstructed: A:-Double lane
B:-Half lane
C:-Single lane
D:-Full lane
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-The width of culvert shall be equal to the
A:-Formation width of the road
B:-Land width of the road
C:-Single lane width of the road
D:-Double lane width of the road
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-A lumpsum contract of all ordinary maintenance irrespective of the amount - required to keep road or buildings safe and defect free and the contractor is paid with monthly/quarterly premium amount is known as
A:-Lumpsum contract
B:-Percentage rate contract
C:-Piece work contract
D:-Performance based maintenance contract
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The financial powers of SE (Electrical) can be exercised by ______ inrespect of Electronic works.
A:-EE (Electronics)
B:-EE (Buildings)
C:-EE (IT)
D:-EE (Electrical)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Time of completion of a work shall be reckoned from the date of
A:-Agreement
B:-Handing over the site
C:-Selection notice
D:-Bid approval
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-The length of pre-cost concrete piles shall not normally exceed _____ meters.
A:-10
B:-15
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Major R.C.C. works except for lintels, sunshade etc, of a work having T.S. amount beyond the powers of Assistant Engineer shall be carried out only in the presence of
A:-Assistant Executive Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Superintending Engineer
D:-Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The following work can be arranged subject to availability of fund without AS
A:-Deposit Work
B:-NH work
C:-Original work
D:-Ordinary repair work and maintenance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Relevant IRC code for Guidelines for pedestrian facilities.
A:-IRC : 103-1988
B:-IRC : 99-1988
C:-IRC : 58-2002
D:-IRC : 98-1997
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-T.S. of original works which financed by Government of India partly or wholly can be issued with the prior approval of A:-MORTH
B:-Secretary state PWD
C:-CTE
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The date of last measurement taken by the Assistant Engineer on Completion of a work will be treated as A:-Date of completion of a work
B:-Date of the bill
C:-Date of execution of supplement agreement
D:-Date of ending of contract
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Prequalification of tender shall be followed for works costing above Rs.
A:-2 crores
B:-3 crores
C:-5 crores
D:-10 crores
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-The important roads of a state linking district head quarters and important cities with in the state and connecting them with NH to the neighbouring state are classified as
A:-NH
B:-SH
C:-MDR
D:-Express ways
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Bitumen required for the work shall be issued from the departmental supply for works costing upto Rs. ______ lakh. A:-75
B:-50
C:-100
D:-90
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-The extension of time of completion of a work that can be granted at a time shall not exceed ______% of original time or six months whichever is less.
A:-50
B:-25
C:-10
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The condition regarding the payment of EMD shall be waived in the case of
A:-Item rate contract
B:-Percentage rate contract
C:-Performance based maintenance contract
D:-Piece work contract
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Final bill of a work will be paid only after the completion is certified by which authority?
A:-Chief technical examiner
B:-Chief Engineer
C:-TS issuing authority
D:-AS issuing Authority
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Price variation clause as per norms of CPWD shall be adopted for State Government works in case of works having period of completion exceeding ______ months.
A:-6
B:-12
C:-18
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-'C' category registration of contractors for Electrical works shall be issued by
A:-EE (Electrical)
B:-AEE (Electrical)
C:-SE (Electrical)
D:-EE (Buildings)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-Termination of a contract can be revoked by the agreement authority as per the request of the contractor to complete the balance work on depositing performance guarantee _____% of balance work.
A:-10
B:-20
C:-25
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Competant authority to approve the deviation in the foundation of a work is
A:-Executive Engineer
B:-T.S. issuing authority
C:-Agreement authority
D:-Assistant Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Over shall be responsible for the maintenance and safe custody of work spot order book in the form appendix 2100 B at site of work exceeding T.S. powers of
A:-Assistant Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Chief Engineer
D:-Assistant Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question73:-Who is custodian of original agreement in the division office executed in the circle office for circle level works. A:-Divisional Accounts Officer
B:-Deputy Executive Engineer
C:-Assistant Engineer works
D:-Junior superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-If tape measurements are taken for earth work. Which require level calculation for making interim payment, a deduction of _______% shall be made in the quantity for payment.
A:-10
B:-5
C:-15
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Tender Excess limit that can be allowed to quotation works waiving of tender call is
A:-estimate rate
B:-10% above
C:-5% above
D:-estimated cost based on the market rate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Assistant Engineer is competant for rent fixation and issue of rent certificate of private buildings upto Rs. ______ per month. A:-10,000
B:-5,000
C:-3,000
D:-4,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Who among the following persons are not eligible for allottment of government quarters?
A:-Officers of State Government
B:-Officers who donot have own accomodation at the place of duty
C:-Personal staff of ministers
D:-Officers who are not paid from the consolidated fund of the state government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Monthly rate payable by the occupant of government quarters is _____% of basic pay.
A:-3
B:-1
C:-2
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-The temperature of mix for bitumin macadam at the time of laying at site will be between ______ degrees. A:-130-160
B:-120-160
C:-150-163
D:-155-163
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Competant authority to fix the annual maintenance grant of each government building is
A:-Executive Engineer Buildings
B:-Chief Engineer Buildings
C:-Superintending Engineer Buildings
D:-Secretary PWD
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-The period of occupation of rooms in PWD Rest Houses by general public normally at a stretch is limited to _____ days. A:-7
B:-3
C:-14
D:-21
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Estate officer for all government Buildings is
A:-Assistant Executive Engineer Buildings
B:-Superintending Engineer Buildings
C:-Chief Engineer Buildings
D:-Executive Engineer Buildings
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Retired government employees of the state are eligible for accomodation at PWD Rest Houses on production of copy of ID card/ Pension book at the concession rate of _______% of normal rent.
A:-50
B:-40
C:-60
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Assistant Engineer shall inspect all culverts and bridges of span less than 30m on intervals of
A:-Thrice in a year
B:-Once in a year
C:-Twice in a year
D:-Once in two years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Proposals involving post creation/hiring of temporary staff/ purchase of vehicles should be approved by A:-Counsel of ministers
B:-Administrative Department
C:-Departmental working group
D:-Special working group
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-______ sanction of state government is not required for the implementation of 100% funded central sector schemes through state government department/agencies
A:-Administrative
B:-Technical
C:-Financial
D:-Environmental
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-If the cost of work increaser due to major structural atterations and with in 10% over the AS then the supplementary agreement shall be executed after duly sanctioned the revised estimate and obtaining
A:-Revised AS and revised TS
B:-Revised AS from competant authority
C:-Revised TS from competant authority
D:-Required fund
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Established and Experienced forms which satisfy the conditions in bidding document can participate in bidding process of ______ projects eventhough they have no valid registration in PWD.
A:-'TURNKEY projects' bidding
B:-Lumpsum contract
C:-Item rate contract
D:-Percentage rate contract
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Payment of bills can be made without detailed scrutiny to a maximum of _____% of the bill amount. A:-50
B:-75
C:-90
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-The numbering of avenue trees shall be checked and renumbered
A:-Every year
B:-Once in every two years
C:-Once in every five years
D:-Once in every four years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Ordinary cement washing to government buildings shall be done in
A:-Every year
B:-Every two years
C:-Every six months
D:-Every three years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-What is the spray rate of bitumen for tack coat for bituminess works in normal surface?
A:-3.5 to 4 kg/10`m^2`
B:-2.5 to 3 kg/10 `m^2`
C:-2 to 2.50 kg/10` m^2`
D:-3 to 3.5 kg/10`m^2`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-The frequency period of painting km stones, HM stones, boundary stones is _____ in the year.
A:-Once
B:-Monthly
C:-Bimonthly
D:-Twice
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The daily rent of A/C room in class II Rest House of PWD is Rs.
A:-450
B:-500
C:-300
D:-400
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-The money collected at Rest Houses shall be handed over to the custodian officer in every
A:-Every day
B:-Every 7 days
C:-Once in a month
D:-Every 2 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-The periodicity of renewal of bituminess roads using chipping carpet is _____ years.
A:-2
B:-3
C:-4
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-Replacing of electric bulb, tube, fans when they are getting damaged in a government building is the responsibility of A:-Assistant Engineer Buildings
B:-LSGD
C:-Occupant department
D:-District collector
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Agreed rate of an item is applicable to the excess quantity in that item up to _____%
A:-30
B:-20
C:-25
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Conferrence halls attached to PWD Rest Houses shall be reserved for departments other than PWD based on the request of the district officer at concessional rate of _____% of the normal rent.
A:-60
B:-20
C:-50
D:-40
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-The class III rest houses of PWD has the facilities of
A:-Having 5 or more number of rooms
B:-Having 6 or more number of rooms
C:-Having 10 or more number of rooms
D:-Having 5 or lesser number of rooms
Correct Answer:- Option-D