FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Act and Rules Special Services Rules and Standing Orders (Paper I)
Date of
Examination
04-09-2019
Question1:-Which among the following is not a mandatory function of the Municipality?
A:-Providing basic facilities in Slum areas
B:-Providing basic facilities for self-employment of schemes
C:-Providing parking spaces for vehicles
D:-Providing toilet facilities in public places
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The authority competent to sanction pension benefits to an employee under Kerala Municipality (Employees Death-Cum-Retirement Benefit) Rules, 1996?
A:-Secretary
B:-Regional Joint-Director (Urban Affairs)
C:-Director of Urban Affairs
D:-Local Fund Audit, Director
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-The fine that can be imposed by the Secretary in case he is compounding an offence upon an application for the same? A:-an amount of fine not less than 25 percent, but not more than 50 percent mentioned in the compounding of offence rules B:-fine not less than 50 percent but not more than 75 percent of the fine mentioned in the rules
C:-fine prescribed in the compounding of offence rules
D:-Secretary is not competent to compound the offences
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-The Authority competent to reimburse the cost incurred by a municipal employee for medical treatment upto Rs. 10,000 is A:-Secretary
B:-Chairman
C:-Council
D:-Director of Urban Affairs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-The amount that can be levied by the Municipality by way of penalty from a person for unauthorized occupation of puramboke land shall not exceed
A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 2,000
C:-Rs. 3,000
D:-Rs. 5,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Minimum notice time prescribed for the publication of a Notification regarding the levying of any tax for the first time or introducing a new rate of tax is
A:-7 days
B:-10 days
C:-15 days
D:-30 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Upper limit prescribed for a council for granting remission of Kist amount without prior sanction to the Government? A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 2,000
C:-Rs. 5,000
D:-Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The limit prescribed for a Municipal Council to write off an amount due to municipality but not recoverable with reasons for it is upto A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 2,000
C:-Rs. 5,000
D:-Rs. 10,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Fees than can be levied for erecting Arches or setting up advertisement boards upon any public street or public place per square meter area per year is
A:-Rs.100
B:-Rs. 200
C:-Rs. 500
D:-The rate fixed by the council
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The minimum notice time prescribed for convening the meeting of members of the Standing Committee for conducting election of the Chairman of Standing Committee?
A:-3 days
B:-5 days
C:-7 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question11:-What is the solution in the case of conflicting decisions taken on the same subject by more than one standing committee of a Municipality?
A:-Refer the matter to the steering committee for final decision
B:-Refer the matter to the chairperson for final decision
C:-Refer the matter to the council for final decision
D:-A joint sitting to the standing committees is to be convened for final decision
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Who is the custodian officer of the vehicles of the Municipality?
A:-Health Supervisor
B:-Municipal Engineer
C:-Secretary
D:-The officer authorized by the Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-In the case of repairing Municipal vehicles, the upper limit prescribed for doing the work in the approved workshop without quotations is
A:-Rs. 10,000
B:-Rs. 15,000
C:-Rs. 20,000
D:-Rs. 25,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-The mode prescribed for acquiring land for a municipality as per Kerala Municipality (Acquisition and Disposal of Property) Rules - 2000?
A:-Under Land Acquisition Act
B:-Acquisition by bilateral Agreement
C:-By negotiable purchase of land
D:-Either by land acquisition or by bilateral agreement
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-The reservation of shop rooms, banks, stalls etc granted on rent or lease upon license to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe categories as per Kerala Municipalities (Acquisition and Disposal of Property) Rules 2000 is
A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-15%
D:-30%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-A Municipality after the constitution of a new council following a general election is to publish the "Citizens Charter" within a period of _________ months?
A:-Three
B:-Four
C:-Six
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Who among the following is not intended to be a member of the Sub-Committee to be constituted to co-ordinate the collection, scrutiny of applications and to taken decision upon the applications received for assistance from Distress Relief Fund of the Chairman?
A:-A member elected by the Councillors
B:-Secretary
C:-Chairperson
D:-Deputy Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-The Authority to consider complaints on the breach of the code of conduct of the elected authorities or officials or employees of the municipality?
A:-Ombudsman
B:-Tribunal for LSGIs
C:-State Election Commission
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-The information regarding the receipt of resignation of the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson or Councillor of Municipality and date of effect into force shall be reported to the State Election Commission by the Secretary within __________time.
A:-The same day itself
B:-3 days
C:-5 days
D:-7 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Profession Tax that can be levied on a person having half yearly income of Rs. 68,000/- is
A:-Rs. 450/-
B:-Rs. 600/-
C:-Rs. 750/-
D:-Rs. 1,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Who is the appeal authority against the decision taken by a local authority under the Cinema Regulation Act? A:-District Collector
B:-Panchayat Deputy Director
C:-Regional Joint Director
D:-Officer appointed by Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Minimum age limit prescribed for obtaining a person a hold a permit or licence under Cinema Regulation Act? A:-25
B:-18
C:-20
D:-No age limit
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-The Authority authorised to manage Health Institutions transferred to it by the Government as per Public Health Act? A:-DMO
B:-District Collector
C:-Health Officer
D:-Local Authority
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The prescribed maximum number of Municipal Councillors in a municipality as per Kerala Municipalities Act?
A:-50
B:-51
C:-52
D:-55
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-The fine that can be imposed on the secretary for the failure on his part to report a casual vacancy of a councillor to the State Election Commission within the prescribed time?
A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 5,000/-
C:-Rs. 10,000/-
D:-Rs. 15,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-In what circumstances the chairperson shall have the power to suspend an official of a municipality and to initiate disciplinary actions against him?
A:-Negligence
B:-Dereliction of duty
C:-Violation of Rules
D:-All the above circumstances
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Who is the executive authority of the municipality as per Kerala Municipality Act?
A:-Chairperson
B:-Steering Committee
C:-Council
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-In order to put a motion of non-confidence in Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson the Notice of intention to be signed by __________ no.of Councillors.
A:-Not less than 10% of the strength
B:-Not less than 1/4 of the strength
C:-Not less than 1/3 of the strength
D:-Not less than 1/2 of the strength
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The Maximum Debate time prescribed for discussing a motion of non-confidence in the Chairperson or Deputy Chairpersons is A:-4 hours
B:-5 hours
C:-6 hours
D:-7 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Voting means prescribed to decide upon a motion of Non-confidence upon Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson? A:-Secret Ballot
B:-Open Ballot
C:-Noise Voting
D:-Electronic voting
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-The mode of election to fill the members of the Standing Committee of a municipality from among the councillors? A:-Open ballot
B:-Secret Ballot
C:-Single transferrable preference vote
D:-Noise voting
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-How many Standing Committees are there in a Municipal Corporation?
A:-Five
B:-Six
C:-Seven
D:-Eight
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-For every private parking lot a municipality can levy a licence fee not exceeding ________ per annum. A:-Rs. 3,000/-
B:-Rs. 5,000/-
C:-Rs. 10,000/-
D:-Rs. 15,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-From among the following, which one is not a function of Standing Committee for Welfare?
A:-Housing
B:-Development SC/ST category
C:-Welfare of women and children
D:-Poverty alleviation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Which one of the following is not a function of the Standing Committee for Finance?
A:-Supervision of Utilization of Grants
B:-Monthly Audit of Accounts
C:-Shall enquire into the allegations of the Employees
D:-Institutional Finance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Which one of the following committee of a municipality is not having the power to take policy decisions or approval of granting permission for estimates?
A:-Council
B:-Steering Committee
C:-Standing Committee
D:-Joint Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-How many mandatory functions are entrusted to a municipality as per the Kerala Municipalities Act? A:-14
B:-19
C:-30
D:-106
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-The Authority for the approving the priority list of Beneficiaries for the Development Schemes of a Municipality? A:-Council
B:-Standing committee
C:-Working Group
D:-Ward Committee or Ward Sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-The number of members to be included in the Hospital Management Committee for Public Health Institutions? A:-10
B:-15
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Minutes of the council meetings with dissenting note if any shall be forwarded by the Secretary within __________ days to the Government after the council meeting?
A:-3 days
B:-7 days
C:-10 days
D:-14 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-In the absence of Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson, who is the next person to preside over the council meeting? A:-Chairman, Development Standing Committee
B:-Chairman, Standing Committee for Works
C:-Chairman, Standing Committee for Welfare
D:-Chairman, Standing Committee for Health
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-The power of Chairperson to suspend a member for misbehavior or causing obstruction in the council meeting is for a period of? A:-Only from the Council Meeting
B:-One week
C:-Two weeks
D:-One month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-What is the population criteria prescribed in the Kerala Municipalities Act for constituting ward committee for municipalities? A:-Above 50,000
B:-Above 1 lakh
C:-Above 2 lakhs
D:-Above 4 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-What is the quorum prescribed for a ward sabha meeting?
A:-10% of total members
B:-100 nos.
C:-50 nos.
D:-20% of total members
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-The time limit prescribed for presenting a dissenting note against a resolution passed by the council is within ____________ hours time of the conclusion of the meeting?
A:-24
B:-36
C:-48
D:-60
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-The number of persons that can be elected from the registered Resident Welfare Associations to the ward committee? A:-10
B:-15
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-The amount that can be incurred by municipal secretary to discharge his functions without prior authorisation of Chairpersons is upto? A:-Rs. 10,000/-
B:-Rs. 15,000/-
C:-Rs. 20,000/-
D:-Rs. 25,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-How many members are there in a District Planning Committee?
A:-15
B:-20
C:-25
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Who is designated as the Secretary to the District Planning Committee?
A:-District Panchayat Secretary
B:-District Planning Officer
C:-Deputy Director of Panchayats
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Last date prescribed for publishing the Annual Administration Report of the municipality after the end of the Financial year? A:-April 30
B:-July 31
C:-September 30
D:-December 31
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-What is the time limit prescribed for submitting a declaration of "Assets and Liabilities" of a councillor form the date of assuming his office?
A:-Within 15 months
B:-Within 1 year
C:-Within 9 months
D:-Within 6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Among the following, which court is having the jurisdiction to try election petition on the election of municipal councillors? A:-Munsiff Court
B:-Sub Court
C:-District Court
D:-High Court
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-The financial limit fixed for a standing committee of a municipal corporation to accord administrative sanction for the estimate of a work is upto
A:-Rs. 50,000/-
B:-Rs. 1 lakh
C:-Rs. 1,50,000
D:-Rs. 5 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-What is the financial limit fixed for a municipal council to accord administrative sanction for estimates of works or schemes? A:-Upto Rs. 50 lakh
B:-Upto Rs. 1 crore
C:-Upto Rs. 5 crores
D:-No limit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The authority authorised by law to report to the disciplinary authority to impose major penalty on officers of municipality for grave offences?
A:-Standing committee
B:-Council
C:-Chairperson
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Who is authorised by law as the appointing authority in respect of all posts in the municipality other than the contingent posts? A:-Council
B:-Regional Joint Director
C:-Director, Urban Affairs
D:-Government or Officer authorised by Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Among the following category of posts, which one is not a post prescribed for the municipal corporation? A:-Mechanical Engineer
B:-Electrical Engineer
C:-Finance Manager
D:-Health Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The minimum age limit prescribed to become eligible for assistance under agricultural workers pension scheme? A:-50
B:-55
C:-60
D:-65
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Which among the following is not a tax that can be levied by the municipality or municipal corporation in the state of Kerala? A:-Timber tax
B:-Building tax
C:-Property tax
D:-Tax on animals and vessels
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The minimum rate of Service Cess that can be levied upon Property Tax for providing arrangements for water supply including street taps?
A:-One percent of property tax
B:-Two percent of property tax
C:-Three percent of property tax
D:-Four percent of property tax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-The upper limit fixed for levying service charge up on the building under the ownership of the Government of India for the services already provided by the municipality?
A:-75% of property tax
B:-50% percent of property tax
C:-33 1/3% of property tax
D:-25% of property tax
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Among the following factors, which one is not considered as a factor for the assessment of property tax as per Kerala Municipalities Act?
A:-Plinth area of the building
B:-Zone in which the building is located
C:-Availability of road facility
D:-Rental value of the building
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-The minimum rate of Property Tax that can be levied for a building for education purpose in a municipal corporation area for a plinth area of `"1 m^2"` ` ` is ` `
A:-Rs. 6/-
B:-Rs. 8/-
C:-Rs. 15/-
D:-Rs. 20/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-The maximum rate of basic property tax can be levied from Hospital Buildings in a municipality having a plinth area of `"1m^2"` A:-Rs. 6/-
B:-Rs. 8/-
C:-Rs. 15/-
D:-Rs. 20/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-Deduction in property tax that can be allowable for a building in a municipal area having no access to the public pathways? A:-5% of Basic Property Tax
B:-10% of Basic Property Tax
C:-15% of Basic Property Tax
D:-20% of Basic Property Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-What is the minimum rate of basic property tax that a municipality can levy for a building for residential occupancy for `"1m^2"` plinth area
A:-Rs. 6/-
B:-Rs. 8/-
C:-Rs. 10/-
D:-Rs. 12/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-In case of title transfer of a property assessed in a municipality, the time prescribed to report and give Notice of transfer to the Secretary is within
A:-One month
B:-Three months
C:-Six months
D:-One year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Deduction in property tax allowable to a building having the construction of roof with ordinary tile or sheet? A:-5% of Basic Property Tax
B:-10% of Basic Property Tax
C:-15% of the Basic Property Tax
D:-20% of the Basic Property Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-During the process of property tax revision, the deduction allowable to a building having age above 25 years and below 50 years? A:-10% of Basic Property Tax
B:-15% of Basic Property Tax
C:-20% of Basic Property Tax
D:-25% of Basic Property Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-The very intension of the Aardram Missions initiated by Government of Kerala as a component of Navakerala Mission is A:-to ensure pain and Palliative activities in all local areas
B:-welfare and rehabilitation of the differently abled persons
C:-a mission for care and support for elder persons
D:-providing efficient and people friendly public health institutions
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Resignation letter of the Deputy Chairperson is to be tendered to
A:-Returning Officer
B:-Secretary
C:-Regional Joint Director
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Quorum of a Ward Sabha meeting postponed for want of quorum and convened subsequently is? A:-50 nos.
B:-100 nos.
C:-10% of voters
D:-no quorum prescribed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-The number of persons to be elected from among the members of the registered neighbourhood groups of the ward, which is registered in the municipality?
A:-5 nos.
B:-10 nos.
C:-15 nos.
D:-20 nos.
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Who is the custodian of all municipal properties and records?
A:-Estate Officer
B:-Secretary
C:-Chairperson
D:-Council
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-What is the minimum age limit prescribed for a candidate for contesting as a municipal councillor? A:-18 yrs.
B:-20 yrs.
C:-21 yrs.
D:-25 yrs.
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Who is the sanctioning authority for the creation of posts under contingent worker category in a municipality? A:-Chairperson
B:-Council
C:-Director, Urban affairs
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-Where there is no Health Officer in a Municipality, who shall be the Health Officer ex-efficio of the municipality? A:-Health supervisor
B:-Health Inspector
C:-Senior Medical Officer
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Among the following, who has got the power to impose minor penalties against an officer of the government transferred to the service of Municipality?
A:-Council
B:-Chairperson
C:-Head of office of the employee
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Who is the authority for condoning the delay in registering Birth and Death after 30 days of occurance in a municipality? A:-Birth and Death Registrar
B:-Secretary
C:-Deputy Director of Panchayath
D:-Chief Registrar of Birth and Death
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-Who is designated as the District Registrar for marriages in the municipalities as per Kerala Registration of Marriage (Common) Rules - 2008?
A:-Deputy Director of panchayath
B:-Secretary
C:-Regional Joint Director
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The fee prescribed for registration of marriages for the category of Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes under Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules - 2008?
A:-Rs. 200
B:-Rs. 50
C:-Rs. 25
D:-Rs. 10
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The period prescribed for issuing a charge or sur-charge certificate on an officer responsible for the loss caused to a municipality after issuing charge/sur-charge notice?
A:-1 year
B:-2 years
C:-3 years
D:-4 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-The minimum Rate of Service Cess that a municipality can levy upon proper tax for providing sanitation facilities? A:-4% of property tax
B:-5% of property tax
C:-6% of property tax
D:-10% of property tax
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-The maximum rate of half year profession tax that a municipality can levy upon a self employed professional? A:-Rs. 1,000
B:-Rs. 1,250
C:-Rs. 2,500
D:-Rs. 5,000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The budget estimates of a municipality for the ensuring year is to be placed before the council for approval not later than A:-1st week of March
B:-2nd week of March
C:-3rd week of March
D:-Before 31st March
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-What is the remedy prescribed by the Kerala Municipalities Act where the Standing Committee for Finance fails or omits the preparation of budget within the specified time?
A:-Steering committee shall prepare and submit the same before council
B:-Secretary shall prepare and submit the same before council
C:-The chairperson shall place the budget proposal prepared by the secretary before council
D:-Standing Committee for development shall prepare the same and submit before the council
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Which among the following rule is to be followed by the municipality for the management of solid waste activities in its jurisdiction? A:-The environmental protection rules - 1986
B:-Municipal solid waste management and handling rules - 2000
C:-Solid wastes management rules - 2016
D:-Plastic wastes management rules - 2016
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Who is responsible to report an unnatural death to the local registrar occurred in public places?
A:-Village officer
B:-Station house officer
C:-Civil police officer
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Who is the competent authority to grant permission for making corrections in the register of births prior to 01.04.1970? A:-Local Registrar
B:-District Registrar
C:-Revenue Divisional Officer
D:-Chief Registrar of Birth and Death
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Who is the competent authority to consider and approve the applications for building permit in a municipality having a plinth area upto `"300m^2"` ?
A:-Secretary
B:-Assistant Engineer
C:-Building Inspector
D:-Assistant Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-What is the permit fee prescribed for municipalities for issuing the Land Development Permit upto an area per Are.? A:-Rs. 500
B:-Rs. 600
C:-Rs. 750
D:-Rs. 1,000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-What is the prescribed permit fee for erecting a Telecommunication Tower in a municipal area?
A:-Rs. 10,000
B:-Rs. 20,000
C:-Rs. 25,000
D:-Rs. 1,00,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-The time limit prescribed for issuing an Occupancy Certificate of a building on receipts of its completion certificate by the municipality is
A:-within 10 days
B:-within 15 days
C:-within 30 days
D:-within 60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-In order to be eligible for social security pensions for disabled persons the minimum orthopedic disability prescribed is A:-20%
B:-30%
C:-40%
D:-60%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Family annual income limit prescribed for a person to become eligible for unemployment allowance in Kerala? A:-Rs. 1 lakh
B:-Rs. 50,000
C:-Rs. 22,375
D:-Rs. 12,000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Fine that can be imposed by a municipality for the offence of a breach of the provisions of the Byelaw or Regulations made by a municipality?
A:-Rs. 100
B:-Rs. 250
C:-Rs. 500
D:-Rs. 1,000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Which section of the Kerala Municipalities Act empowers the Government to make rules to carry out all or any provisions of the said act?
A:-Section 56
B:-Section 58
C:-Section 64
D:-Section 565
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Who is the authority to approve and confirm the Byelaws and Regulations made by the council of a municipality? A:-Director of Urban affairs
B:-Principal Secretary, LSGD
C:-Chief Secretary
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-The section of the Kerala Municipalities Act which empowers a Police Officer to arrest persons for committing offences against the provisions of the same act?
A:-Section 511
B:-Section 550
C:-Section 551
D:-Section 552
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Which one of the following law is applicable for a Municipality to initiate legal steps for the recovery of all dues from a person to the Municipality as arrears?
A:-Kerala Land Reforms Act
B:-Kerala Land Revenue Recovery Act
C:-Kerala Land Conservency Act
D:-Kerala Land Utilisation Order
Correct Answer:- Option-B