FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Various Acts and Rules
Date of
Examination
04-09-2019
Question1:-Every contract shall be made on behalf of the Board by
A:-The Chairman
B:-The Secretary
C:-The Secretary or any other officer of the Board authorized by the Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-As per which section of KSHB Act the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Board shall be notified in the Gazette? A:-Section 4
B:-Section 5
C:-Section 24
D:-Section 29
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Which section of KSHB Act authorize the Chairman to direct the execution of any work or the doing of any act which requires the sanction of the Board and the immediate execution or doing of which is, in his option necessary for the service or safety of the public?
A:-Section 22(3)
B:-Section 26(2)
C:-Section 31
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Which Section of KSHB Act empowers the Board to acquire land under the provisions of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act 1961? A:-Section 71
B:-Section 73
C:-Section 64(1)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Which of the following statement is correct?
A:-Secretary of the Board is appointed by the Chairman
B:-Housing Board Engineer is appointed by the Board
C:-An official member of the Board shall hold the office during the pleasure of the Government
D:-The term of appointment of the Chairman is 5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-The consolidated trial balance of the accounts of the Board for the month of March shall be furnished to the Government A:-Before 15th April of the following year
B:-Before 31st April of the following year
C:-Not later than the end of June of the following year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Investment made in shares, debentures, government bonds etc. are detailed in
A:-Register in Form No. 11
B:-Register in Form No. 15
C:-Register in Form No. 14
D:-Register in Form No. 13
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-At the end of each year Profit and Loss Account is prepare in
A:-Form No. 30
B:-Form No. 31
C:-Form No. 32
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-The time limit for filing appeal against the orders of the under Section 85 or Section 86 of KSHB Act is A:-Two months
B:-15 days
C:-Three weeks
D:-One month
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The Housing Board Engineer is appointed by
A:-Chairman
B:-Secretary
C:-The Board with the previous approval of the Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-The Board shall meet atleast
A:-Once in a month
B:-Three times in a month
C:-Once in three months
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-As per the KSHB Establishment Regulations 2006, a person appointed as Architect by promotion from the category of A:-Architectural Draftsman Grade I
B:-Architectural Head Draftsman
C:-Assistant Architect
D:-None of the these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The betterment fee in respect of increased value of land in framing a scheme by the Board shall be A:-One-fourth of such increase in value
B:-One-half of such increase in value
C:-Three-fourth of such increase in value
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Which of the following shall not constitute the fund of the Board?
A:-All proceeds of land or any other kind of property sold by the Board
B:-All rents
C:-All interest, profits and other moneys accruing to the Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Stores ledger shall be maintained in
A:-Form No. 23
B:-Form No. 24
C:-Form No. 25
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Receipt of goods is entered in the Stores ledger by means of Goods Received Sheet (GRS) in A:-Form No. 41
B:-Form No. 42
C:-Form No. 43
D:-Form No. 44
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Who shall have the powers in consultation with the Public Service Commission, to make appointments to the posts in the establishment of the Board?
A:-Government
B:-The Chairman
C:-Additional Secretary
D:-The Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-The accounts of the Board shall be examined and audited once in every year by such auditor as the Government may appoint in this behalf. The said auditor shall submit a final statement of audited accounts together with a report to
A:-Secretary
B:-Chairman
C:-Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Annual accounts of the Board for each year shall be prepared in
A:-Form No. 30 and Form No. 31
B:-Form No. 35
C:-Form No. 36
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-The Accounts of each loan or advance obtained from Government shall be maintained in
A:-Form No. 19
B:-Form No.18
C:-Form No.20
D:-Form No. 21
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-The Chairman of the allotment committee constituting as per the Kerala State Housing Board (Allotment of House or site and Constitution of Committees) Regulations, 1976 be
A:-The Chairman of the Board
B:-The Secretary of the Board
C:-The Regional Engineer
D:-The concerned executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-All sum (except interest) received be way of betterment fee under KSHB Act shall be credited to
A:-Revenue Account
B:-Capital Account
C:-Either Revenue or Capital Account
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-As per KSHB (Maintenance of Accounts) Rules, on Asset register, with full details of each item of asset, shall be maintained in A:-Form No. 10
B:-Form No. 11
C:-Form No. 9
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The estimate of the Income and Expenditure of the Board for the next ensuing year shall be laid before the Board at the special meeting to be held
A:-In the month of February in each year
B:-In the month of March each year
C:-In the month of January in each year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-All moneys received by the Board in connection with leases for any term exceeding forty years shall be A:-Credited to Revenue Account
B:-Credited to Capital Account
C:-Shall not be accepted
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-What is the limit for fling appeal against the orders of the Secretary passed as per section 18 of KSHB Act? A:-15 days
B:-One month
C:-Two months
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Register of Bank Book is maintained in
A:-Form No. 3
B:-Form No. 17
C:-Form No. 7
D:-Form No. 27
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The proceedings of the Board Meeting shall be forwarded to the Housing Department within ____________ days. A:-3 days
B:-15 days
C:-7 days
D:-30 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Which Section of KSHB Act describes the duties of Police officers in enforcing the provisions of this act? A:-Section 135
B:-Section 58
C:-Section 71
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Pick the odd one among the following
A:-Cash book
B:-Bank book
C:-Ledger
D:-Measurement Book
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Which of the following shall be credited to revenue account?
A:-All rents of land vested in the board
B:-All moneys received as grants
C:-All lump sum received from any government
D:-The proceeds of the sale of any movable property
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Which of the following is false?
All moneys paid in to any sinking fund shall as soon as possible, be invested by the Board in
A:-Government securities, or
B:-Securities issued by the Central or State Government or
C:-Debentures issued by any local authority
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-A person arrested under section 136 of the KSHB Act 1971 without the order of a Magistrate shall not be detained beyond A:-48 hours
B:-24 hours
C:-36 hours
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-When salary sheets are passed for payment the amount is accounted by means of
A:-Journal entry
B:-Ledger entry
C:-Cash book
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-A register of advances of travelling allowances paid to officers and servants of the Board shall be maintained in A:-Form No. 14
B:-Form No. 15
C:-Form No. 17
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Tribunal for the purpose of performing the functions of the Court with referred to the acquisition of land for the Board under Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961, for deciding disputes relating to levy or assessment of betterment fee and for deciding such other matters as may be prescribed is constituted by
A:-The Land Revenue Commissioner
B:-The Secretary
C:-The Board
D:-The Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-The term of appointment of Chairman and non-official members of the Board shall not exceed in any case A:-Three years from the date of his appointment or nomination as the case may be
B:-Five years from the date of his appointment or nomination as the case may be
C:-Six years from the date of his appointment or nomination as the case may be
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-Which of the following is true?
The Chairman may be General or special order in writing delegate to any officer of the Board, any of his powers, duties or functions under KSHB Act or any rules or regulations made there under except those under
A:-Section 24
B:-Section 23
C:-Section 31
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The mode of investment of sinking fund created by the Board for the discharge of loan liabilities is dealt in A:-Section 100 of KSHB Act, 1971
B:-Section 101 of KSHB Act, 1971
C:-Section 102 of KSHB Act, 1971
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Postings to general ledger do not come from _______________.
A:-Cash book
B:-Bank book
C:-Journal Register
D:-Hire purchase register
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Government may guarantee the payment of principal and interest of any loan proposed to be raised by the Board as per provisions under
A:-Section 93 of KSHB Act, 1971
B:-Section 98 of KSHB Act, 1971
C:-Section 107 of KSHB Act, 1971
D:-Section 109 of KSHB Act, 1971
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Who among the following have a second vote in additional to this first vote as a member of the Board in case of an equality of votes A:-The Secretary
B:-Official member from Housing Department
C:-The Chairman or in his absence the person presiding
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-The power of recover rent or damages as arrears of public revenue due on land is vested an
A:-The competent authority
B:-The Chairman
C:-The Secretary
D:-The additional secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-As per KSHB Act, 1971 the number of person who may associated for such purpose as may be prescribed by regulations, any persons whose assistance or advice it may desire for the purpose of carrying into effect any of the provisions of the Act shall not be
A:-More than two
B:-More than three
C:-More than five
D:-More than six
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-The emergency powers of Chairman is provided in which section of KSHB Act
A:-Section 29
B:-Section 31
C:-Section 22
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-Which of the following is not included other duties of the Board?
A:-To plan and co-ordinate all housing activities to the state
B:-To provide technical advice and scrutinize all projects under housing or improvement schemes sponsored or assisted by the central or the state government
C:-To implement General improvement scheme
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-If any person without lawful authority infringes any order given, or removes any bar, chain or post find under sub section (2) of the Section 6 of KSHB Act, he shall be punishable with fine which may be extended to
A:-50 rupees
B:-500 rupees
C:-5000 rupees
D:-50000 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-An account of cash transactions shall be maintained in the cash book in
A:-Form No. 36
B:-Form No. 37
C:-Form No. 2
D:-Form No. 1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Cost of acquiring land for carrying out any of the purposes of KSHB Act is
A:-Capital expenditure
B:-Revenue expenditure
C:-Neither capital or revenue expenditure
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-As per KSHB Act who shall exercise overall supervision and control over the acts and proceedings of all officers and subordinates of the Board.
A:-The Secretary
B:-Additional Secretary
C:-The Chairman
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-As per ____________ the Chairman, Secretary, Officers and Staff of the Board shall be considered as public servants within the meaning of Section 21 of IPC.
A:-Section 27 of KSHB Act, 1971
B:-Section 86 of KSHB Act, 1971
C:-Section 150 of KSHB Act, 1971
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-The Meeting of the Board shall be conducted at
A:-Head Office only
B:-Head Office or Regional Officer only
C:-Division Offices
D:-Any place
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-All payments to the Tribunal shall be made from
A:-Government Treasury
B:-State Bank of India
C:-Board's own fund
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-When a cheque is cancelled, the same shall be kept along with the
A:-Cash Book
B:-Counterfoil of Cheque
C:-Bank Book
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-Which of the following Sections of the KSHB Act deals with the implementations of Housing Schemes for EWS an associated with local authorities?
A:-Section 156(1)
B:-Section 156(A)
C:-Section 61
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Demand collection and Balance Statement is preparing in Form No. ____________ is to laid before Board along with annual accounts. A:-30
B:-31
C:-32
D:-33
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Which Section of KSHB Act 1971 empowers the Board to frame a Housing Accommodation Scheme?
A:-Section 42
B:-Section 44
C:-Section 47
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-If a cheque is missing and cannot be traced out the bankers shall be given in writing
A:-Debit note
B:-Stop payment order
C:-To file a complaint to the police station
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The power to make rules for the purpose of carrying in to effect the provisions of KSHB Act is A:-The Board
B:-The Housing Commissioner
C:-The Chairman
D:-Government of Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Dissolution of the Board is given as per which Section of KSHB Act?
A:-Section 158
B:-Section 160
C:-Section 157
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Which Section of the KSHB Act authorize the Board to organize run workshops and stores for manufacturer? A:-Section 62
B:-Section 66
C:-Section 68
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Which of the following scheme is not empowered the Board to implement
A:-Land Development Scheme
B:-General Improvement Scheme
C:-Deferred Street Scheme
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-Power to grant leave and punish officers and servants of the Board is vested in
A:-The Secretary
B:-Chairman
C:-Additional secretary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Which section of KSHB Act, the Board of Trustees for the improvement of the city of Thiruvananthapuram shall stand dissolved? A:-Section 12
B:-Section 15
C:-Section 16
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Chapter XII of the Act deals with the matters related to
A:-Establishment of the Board
B:-Land Acquisition
C:-Conduct of Board Meeting
D:-Finance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-____________ section of KSHB Act of 1971 deals with borrowing of money by way of issuance of debenture. A:-Section 92
B:-Section 101
C:-Section 103
D:-Section 104
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The term of office of the Managing Committee formed under KSHB (Formation of Allottees Association) Regulation 2000 shall be A:-Five years
B:-Three years
C:-Two years
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-The person aggrieved by the decision of the Board sanctioning a housing or improvement scheme may prefer appeal before the ___________ within 30 days from the date of publication.
A:-The Chairman
B:-The Board
C:-The Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Whoever contravenes any of the provisions of KSHB Act or of any rule or regulations made or scheme sanctioned there-under shall, if no other penalty is provided for such contravention, be punishable
A:-With a fine which may extend to one hundred rupees
B:-With a fine which may extend to two hundred rupees
C:-With a fine which may extend to five hundred rupees
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-All appropriations in budget provisions whether fully utilized or partly utilized shall lapse
A:-By 31st December
B:-28th or 29th February
C:-At the close of the year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-All proceedings of the committee constituted as per Section 25 of KSHB Act shall be subjected to confirmation by A:-Government
B:-Board
C:-Chairman
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-Which of the following is not a disqualification for appointment as member of the Board?
A:-is an undercharged insolvent
B:-is of unsound mind
C:-is an officer or subordinate under the Board
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Accounts of Loan raised by the Board from financial agencies shall be maintained in
A:-Form No. 17
B:-Form No. 18
C:-Form No. 22
D:-Form No. 28
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-CAs receipts issued in
A:-Form No. 31
B:-Form No. 1
C:-Form No. 36
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-As per Section _____________ of the KSHB Act housing or improvement schemes need Government sanction and that shall be announced by Gazette Notification.
A:-Section 55
B:-Section 41
C:-Section 56
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Power to exempt any housing or improvement scheme from all provisions of Chapter VII of KSHB Act is vested in A:-Government
B:-Board
C:-Chairman
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Who may guarantee the payment of the principal and interest of any loan proposed to be raised by the Board on debentures or of either the principal or the interest?
A:-The Board
B:-The Government
C:-The Local bodies
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Annual examination of sinking funds are done by
A:-The Accountant General
B:-State Audit Department
C:-The Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-Which of the following is not credited to revenue account?
A:-All rents of buildings vested in the Board
B:-All compensations received by the Board under Section 132
C:-All lump sum received from any Government in aid of the Capital Account
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Bar of jurisdiction of Courts is dealt with ____________ section of KSHB Act.
A:-Section 80
B:-Section 89
C:-Section 95
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-Bank remuneration prepared in ____________ shall be forwarded to Head Office of the Board along with the monthly trial balance. A:-Form No. 42
B:-Form No. 7
C:-Form No. 20
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Alteration of housing or improvement scheme after gazette notification requires further sanction from government if it is likely to increase the net cost more than
A:-25% of the total cost or more than 20 lakhs of rupees
B:-20% of the total cost or more than 25 lakhs of rupees
C:-10% of the total cost or more than 10 lakhs of rupees
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Payment to supplier is made on the basis of
A:-Original invoices
B:-Supply order
C:-Stores ledger
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question84:-Material Transfer note shall be prepared in
A:-Form No. 22
B:-Form No. 32
C:-Form No. 42
D:-Form No. 47
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Which of the following is revenue expenditure?
A:-Loan under section 92 of the Act
B:-Repayment of HUDCO Loan
C:-Cost of acquiring land
D:-Cost of establishment under Section 80 of the Act
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Who shall prepare the administration report of the Board every year?
A:-The Secretary
B:-The Public Relations Officer
C:-The Chairman
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-Which Section of KSHB Act deals with supersession of the Board?
A:-Section 4
B:-Section 24
C:-Section 27
D:-Section 157
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-On dissolution of the Board which one of the following is true?
A:-The Chairman and all other members of the Board shall vacate this office
B:-All funds and other property vested in the Board shall vest in the Government
C:-All liabilities against the Board shall be enforceable against the Government
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Which Section of KSHB Act deals with recovery of rent from salary and wages?
A:-Section 85
B:-Section 86
C:-Section 88
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Honorarium and allowances to Chairman is fixed by
A:-The Government
B:-The Board
C:-Secretary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Who can permit any non-official member to absent himself from Board meetings for a period not exceeding six months? A:-The Chairman
B:-The Government
C:-The Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which Section of KSHB Act deals with establishment of Housing units
A:-Section 67 of KSHB Act, 1971
B:-Section 21 of KSHB Act, 1971
C:-Section 4 of KSHB Act, 1971
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The Board shall prepare a schedule of establishment before
A:-1st of May every year
B:-1st of April every year
C:-1st of March every year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Which of the following is a housing or improvement scheme as per KSHB Act, 1971?
A:-a re-building scheme
B:-a street scheme
C:-a land development scheme
D:-all the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Which of the following section of KSHB act deals with the powers of the Board for facilitating movement of the population? A:-Section 49 of KSHB Act, 1971
B:-Section 149 of KSHB Act, 1971
C:-Section 150 of KSHB Act, 1971
D:-Section 156 of KSHB Act, 1971
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-If a tenant sub-let without the permission of the Board, the whole or any part of the premises on rent in his name, then the competent authority has the power to evict the person from Board premise under
A:-Section 45
B:-Section 88
C:-Section 86
D:-Section 85
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Which of the following post is not a promotion post as per the KSHB Establishment Regulations 2006? A:-Finance Manager
B:-Public Relations Officer
C:-Chief Project Engineer
D:-Housing Board Engineer/Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-An approved probationer in the category of Diploma holder Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil) is eligible for promotion to the post of Executive Engineer (Civil) if he/she
A:-Must have 3 years satisfactory service as Assistant Executive Engineer (Civil)
B:-Must have 6 years satisfactory service as Assistant Executive Engineer (civil)
C:-Must have 15 years of satisfactory service of which 3 years as Assistant Executive Engineer (civil)
D:-Must have 10 years satisfactory service of which 3 years as Assistant Executive Engineer (civil)
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-As per the KSHB Establishment Regulations 2006, Finance Manager in the Board is in the rank of A:-Additional Secretary
B:-Deputy Secretary
C:-Joint Secretary
D:-Assistant Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Who shall be the "Patron" of the Allottees Association formed under KSHB (Formation of Allotees Association) Regulations, 2000? A:-Regional Engineer as well as Executive Engineer
B:-Chief Engineer as well as Regional Engineer
C:-Chairman as well as Secretary
D:-Secretary as well as Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-C