FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Various Acts and Rules (Paper I)
Date of
Examination
03-09-2019
Question1:-The Kerala Panchayath (Building) Rules were introduced in the Year
A:-2006
B:-2007
C:-2011
D:-2014
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Which Section of the Places of Public Resort Act empowers the licensing authority to enter the place of public resort at any time A:-9
B:-19
C:-11
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Rules under Hindu Marriage Act came into force in the year
A:-1957
B:-1958
C:-1969
D:-1971
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Maximum Penalty for manufacturing, storing or distributing any sub standard food article for consumption under the Food Safety Act is A:-Rupees One Lakh
B:-Rupees Two Lakhs
C:-Rupees Three Lakhs
D:-Rupees Five Lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-The items of expenditure that can be made from Panchayath Fund are explained in Section ___________ of the KPR Act. A:-243
B:-213
C:-223
D:-201
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-The Chief Executive body of the Kerala University is
A:-The Syndicate
B:-The Senate
C:-Academic Council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The authority for approval of financial estimate of income and expenditure of the Kerala University is A:-The Government
B:-The Chancellor
C:-The Academic Council
D:-The Senate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-As per the Mahatma Gandhi University Act 1985, the annual accounts of the University shall be submitted for audit to A:-The Director of Kerala State Audit Department
B:-The Accountant General
C:-The Government
D:-Chartered Accountant
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-As per the Mahatma Gandhi University Act 1985, the regulation are made by
A:-The Senate
B:-The Syndicate
C:-The Academic Council
D:-The Vice Chancellor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Surplus after the sum due to the Municipality on sale of movable or immovable shall be claimed by the owner of the property A:-within 5 years from the date of sale
B:-within 4 years from the date of sale
C:-within 3 years from the date of sale
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-The Kerala State housing Board came into force in the Year
A:-1971
B:-1991
C:-2000
D:-2001
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Powers of Auditors under the KSHB Act are elucidated under section __________ of the KSHB Act.
A:-119
B:-120
C:-121
D:-122
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Which among the following is a mandatory function of a Municipality?
A:-Providing Legal awareness
B:-Campaigning against financial crimes
C:-Creating awareness about civil rights
D:-Maintenance of Market Places
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-The Citizen chart published by a Gramapanchayat will be in force
A:-For six months
B:-For one year
C:-For five years
D:-Till the end of the tenure of the existing panchayat committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-As per the PWD Manual, the rate of fine for delayed completion of work by the contractor without reasonable grounds for a period not exceeding 25% of the period of contract is
A:-1% of the PAC
B:-2% of the PAC
C:-3% of the PAC
D:-4% of the PAC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Chairperson of Finance Standing Committee of a Grama Panchayat is
A:-President of the Grama Panchayat
B:-Vice President of the Grama Panchayat
C:-Secretary of the Grama Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-All litigation for or against the Municipality shall be conducted by or against
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Consolidated Report of accounts audited by Kerala State Audit Department shall be sent to Government not later than A:-30th April every year
B:-July 31st every year
C:-August 31st every year
D:-30th September every year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-One of the following subject does not fall within the jurisdiction of the standing committee for welfare in a Municipal council A:-Poverty Alleviation
B:-Social welfare
C:-Matters relating to women and children
D:-Soil conservation
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-The chairman of the ward committee of a municipality is
A:-Councillor of the concerned ward
B:-Secretary
C:-Municipal Chairperson
D:-Deputy Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-Which among the following is included in the Annual Financial Statement?
A:-Balance sheet
B:-Cash flow statement
C:-Receipt and payment statement
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Who is the Chairman of the State Development Council?
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Vice Chairman of the State Planning Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-The presiding officer for the Election to District Planning Committee is
A:-District Collector
B:-Secretary of the District Panchayath
C:-District Planning Officer
D:-An officer nominated by the State Election Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Audit of which Devaswam Boards are governed by the direction of the Hon. High Court of Kerala A:-Travancore and Cochin
B:-Guruvayoor and Koodalmanikyam
C:-Malabar and Guruvayoor
D:-Cochin and Guruvayoor
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-The Maramath wing of Travankoor Devaswam Board is headed by
A:-Superintending Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Deputy Chief Engineer
D:-Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Provisions relating to Elections to Panchayaths are discussed in Article ____________ of the Constitution. A:-243 I
B:-243 J
C:-243 K
D:-243 L
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The constitution of Municipalities are dealt with in Article __________ of the constitution.
A:-243 P
B:-243 q
C:-243 R
D:-243 S
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Article 243 Z of the constitution deals with
A:-Audit of accounts of the Municipalities
B:-Elections to the Municipalities
C:-Powers to levy tax by Municipalities
D:-Finance Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Constitution and composition of Ward Committees are discussed in Article ___________ of the Constitution. A:-243 P
B:-243 q
C:-243 R
D:-243 S
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Which of these following Universities do not have an officer called Pro-Vice Chancellor?
A:-Fisheries University
B:-Kerala University
C:-Health University
D:-Veterinary University
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules 1996 came in to force on
A:-06.01.1996
B:-09.02.1996
C:-04.07.1996
D:-03.09.1996
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Age of superannuation of Municipal contingent employees with effect from 01.08.1964 is
A:-56 years
B:-60 years
C:-62 years
D:-70 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-As per Kerala Municipality (Execution of Public works and purchase of materials) Rules, along with the tender there shall be submitted Earnest Money Deposit specified in the tender notice which may be
A:-in cash
B:-in the form of national savings certificate
C:-in the form of any bond specified by Government
D:-all the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Who is the Chancellor of NUALS, Kerala (National University of Advanced Legal Studies)
A:-Governor of Kerala
B:-Chief Justice of Kerala
C:-Minister for Law affairs Kerala
D:-Chief Justice of India
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-In which year Malabar Devaswam Board was formed by amending the HR & CE Act?
A:-2002
B:-2008
C:-2010
D:-2012
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-Which of the following Universities does not have a senate?
A:-Health University
B:-Sanskrit University
C:-CUSAT
D:-MG University
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The Zamorin Raja has a perpetual succession in the managing committee of
A:-Cochin Devaswam Board
B:-Guruvayoor Devaswam Board
C:-Malabar Devaswam Board
D:-Travankoor Devaswam Board
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-No amount shall be expended from the Municipal Fund for the ensuring year unless the council passes the budget before A:-1st April
B:-31st March
C:-1st Week of March
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The number of standing committee in a Municipal Council is
A:-5
B:-3
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-A rectification report by the auditee institution shall be sent to auditor within
A:-2 months
B:-4 months
C:-6 months
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-What is the quorum for the council meeting of municipality?
A:-All members of the council
B:-Half of the sanctioned strength of the members of the council
C:-One third of the sanctioned strength of the members of the council
D:-One fourth of the sanctioned strength of the members of the council
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-The quorum of a ward sabha is
A:-all the members of the ward sabha
B:-10 percent of its total members
C:-20 percent of its total members
D:-30 percent of its total members
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-If free Boarding and Lodging is provided to an officer on tour, he is eligible for DA at
A:-1/4 rate
B:-1/2 rate
C:-1/3 rate
D:-2/3 rate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The President of a Panchayat may resign his office by tendering his resignation in the prescribed form to A:-Vice president
B:-Secretary
C:-Deputy Director of Panchayat
D:-Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-The Selection notice shall be sent to the Contractor within a period of
A:-5 days from the date of approval of tender or within the firm period
B:-7 days from the date of approval of tender or within the firm period
C:-10 days from the date of approval of tender or within the firm period
D:-14 days from the date of approval of tender or within the firm period
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Rule 62 of the KPR (Accounts) Rules stipulates submission of accounts for Audit before
A:-31st May of every year
B:-30th June of every year
C:-15th May of every year
D:-31st July of every year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-An election of the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson of a municipality shall be by means of A:-Open ballot
B:-Raising of hands
C:-Secret ballot
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The meeting of a Panchayath shall be convened atleast
A:-Once in two months
B:-Once in a month
C:-Once in three months
D:-Once in a twenty days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-An appeal against may notice or order of the secretary on the levy of the tax in a Municipal Council shall be filed before the A:-Standing Committee in Finance
B:-Standing committee on Development
C:-The Municipal Council
D:-Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-How can a requisition by the President of a Grama Panchayat can be issued to the village officer for attending the meeting of the Panchayat?
A:-Through the District Collector
B:-Through the Secretary
C:-Through the Tahasildar
D:-Direct to the village officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Municipal Fund means
A:-All money received on account of taxes, fees, fines and other contributions B:-All money received from financial institutions
C:-Own funds of the Municipality
D:-All money received under the Kerala Municipal Act or the Rules thereunder Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-The Administrative Report of the Grama Panchayath shall be published before A:-30th April
B:-30th June
C:-31st July
D:-30th September
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Which of the following is not levied by the Municipality?
A:-Profession tax
B:-Property tax
C:-Timber tax
D:-Luxury tax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Member Secretary of the State Development council is
A:-Secretary LSGD
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Commissioner Rural Development
D:-Vice Chairman State Planning Board
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Total numbers of a Metropolitan Planning Committee is
A:-50
B:-30
C:-15
D:-40
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-What is the maximum penalty for violation of any provision of the KPR (issue of licence to D & O, Trades) Rules 1996 in the case of continuing breach
A:-Not less than 1000 rupees
B:-Not exceeding 1000 rupees
C:-Not less than 3000 rupees
D:-Not exceeding 3000 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-Duration of the ward committee is
A:-One year
B:-Two years
C:-Five years
D:-Co-terminus with that of the Municipal Council
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-A Municipal Corporation will have _________ Standing committees. A:-5
B:-6
C:-7
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Who among the following is the State Performance Audit Authority?
A:-State Performance Audit officer
B:-Secretary LSGD
C:-Director of Urban Affairs
D:-Director of Kerala State Audit Department
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-The resolution of the council shall be modified or cancelled through a resolution passed in a meeting of the council specially convened for the purpose, it should be supported by not less than
A:-1/2 of the members present for voting
B:-1/2 of the sanctioned strength of the council
C:-1/3 of the sanctioned strength of the council
D:-1/4 of the sanctioned strength of the council
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-The Functions of District Panchayath are enumerated in
A:-3rd Schedule
B:-4th Schedule
C:-5th Schedule
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-The Secretary of a Municipality can initiate desciplinary proceedings against employees
A:-by himself
B:-with the permission of the chairperson
C:-with the permission of the council
D:-with permission of the RJDMA
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The Kerala Panchayath Raj Building (Regularisation of unauthorised construction) Rules were issued in the year A:-2011
B:-2012
C:-2013
D:-2014
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-All payments of money relating to the Municipality shall be authorised by
A:-Secretary
B:-Chairperson
C:-Council
D:-Chairman of Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-A building permit shall be valid for
A:-6 months
B:-one year
C:-two years
D:-three years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-The items of expenditure that can be made from Panchayath Fund are detailed in
A:-Section 213
B:-Section 214
C:-Section 233
D:-Section 244
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The ''Navakerala Karma Padhathi'' involves __________ missions
A:-2
B:-3
C:-4
D:-5
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Which one of the following subject shall not come under the functions of Standing for Development in a Municipal Council? A:-Social Welfare
B:-Taxation
C:-Slum Development
D:-Public Distribution
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-If a standing committee cannot function effectively due to resignation of majority of members or due to any other reasons, the powers and functions of that standing Committee shall be vested with the
A:-Council
B:-Chairperson
C:-Any other standing committee as decided by the Panchayat
D:-Steering committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Ward Sabha is constituted by
A:-Election from among the voters in the ward
B:-All persons in the electoral roll of the ward
C:-Nomination from registered political parties having representation in the council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-Which section of the KPR Act authorities the Government to make rules?
A:-565
B:-341
C:-273
D:-254
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-What is the remedy open to a person aggrieved by any disallowance , charge or surcharge by the Auditor? A:-Make an application to the District Court to set aside such disallowance
B:-Make an application to the Government
C:-File an appeal before the Ombudsman of LSGI's
D:-File a appeal to the Tribunal for LSGI's
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Validity period of citizen charter of the Municipal Council
A:-5 years
B:-Til the expiry of the financial year
C:-Till the expiry of the calendar year
D:-Till the expiry of the term of the council
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Who is the Chairman of the sub committee constituted for the distress relief fund of a Grama Panchayat A:-A member elected from among the members
B:-President
C:-Chairman of Welfare Standing Committee
D:-Vice President
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The authority to sanction pension benefit to an employee under the Kerala Municipality DCRB Rules 1996 is A:-Accountant General
B:-Government
C:-Director of KSAD
D:-Director of Urban Affairs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Which of the following is not included ion the plinth area of the building?
A:-Bathroom
B:-Kitchen
C:-Enclosed porch
D:-Uncovered staircase
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Which of the following need not require a building permit as per KMBR?
A:-Extension of the existing building
B:-Changing of roof
C:-Major repairs
D:-Providing or removing doors or windows
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-Which rule of the KLFA Act empowers the Government to make rules for carrying into effect the provisions of the Act? A:-Section 25
B:-Section 26
C:-Section 27
D:-Section 28
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-The Kerala Municipality Accounts Rules issued in the year
A:-1996
B:-2011
C:-2007
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Maximum period for issue of audit after completion of Audit is
A:-Two months
B:-Three months
C:-Four months
D:-Six months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-An appeal against any notice or orders of the Municipality shall be filed within
A:-60 days
B:-90 days
C:-30 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-The term of appointment of Ombudsman under KPR Act is for a period of
A:-One year
B:-Two years
C:-Three years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-The Finance Commission under section 186 of the KPR Act comprises of
A:-Two members
B:-Three members
C:-5 members
D:-7 members
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Powers and duties of Director are elaborated in ____________ of the KLFA Act.
A:-Section 19
B:-Section 21
C:-Section 16
D:-Section 17
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Steering committee of Panchayat consist of
A:-President, Vice President and Secretary
B:-President, Secretary and Chairman of Finance standing committee
C:-President, Vice president and Chairman of all standing committees
D:-President, Vice president, Secretary and Chairman of Welfare standing committee
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Every Block Panchayat shall consist of the elected members and
A:-Presidents of all Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
B:-Presidents and Vice presidents of all Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat C:-Presidents, Vice presidents and standing committee chairmans of all Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the block panchayat D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-The term delimitation relates to
A:-Taxation
B:-Election
C:-Council meeting
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The ''aggregate income'' under Profession Tax shall not include
A:-House Rent Allowance
B:-Bonus
C:-Surrender leave salary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-Form of requisition for production of document under Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules, 1996 is
A:-Form IA
B:-Form II
C:-Form III
D:-Form IV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-The President's distress relief fund is formed by
A:-A transferring amount from panchayat fund
B:-Contribution from public
C:-Transferring amount from state govt grant
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-The monthly Honorarium payable to a special teacher in a Buds school is
A:-Rupees 15000
B:-Rupees 17500
C:-Rupees 18000
D:-Rupees 20000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Who shall prepare the draft minutes of the Council meeting?
A:-The Chairperson
B:-The Deputy Chairperson
C:-The Secretary
D:-The Council Clerk
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Emergency meeting of the council shall be convened by the
A:-Chairperson
B:-Deputy chairperson
C:-District collector
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Who is the chairman of procurement committee of the local govt?
A:-President
B:-Secretary of the local government
C:-Vice President
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The audit report received by the panchayath shall be placed for the consideration of the Panchayath in the __________ meeting of the panchayath.
A:-Ordinary
B:-Urgent
C:-Special
D:-Budget
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-What is the time limit prescribed for the submission of annual financial statement grama panchayaths to audit under the Kerala local fund audit act 1994?
A:-within 3 months from the close of a financial year
B:-within 4 months from the close of a financial year
C:-within 5 months from the close of a financial year
D:-within 6 months from the close of a financial year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-KPR Act as per section _________ a tax or other sum due to a Panchayath under the Act or rules, bye laws, which is not collected within 3 years of the last due payment, the amount becomes barred by limitation of time.
A:-Section 244
B:-Section 243
C:-Section 418
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which committee coordinate and monitor the function of the standing committees?
A:-Standing committee for finance
B:-Standing committee for development
C:-Functional committee
D:-Steering committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-The chairman of District Level Audit monitoring committee is
A:-Senior Deputy Director of KSAD
B:-District collector
C:-Deputy Director of panchayath
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Serious irregularities and misappropriation detected in audit shall be reported at once to A:-The Secretary and Executive authority
B:-The Secretary and the Director of Local Fund Audit
C:-The Executive authority and Director of Local Fund Audit
D:-The Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C