FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Hand Book of Scheduled Caste Development Department
Date of
Examination
04-09-2019
Question1:-The social solidarity fortnight celebration conducted by Scheduled Castes Department? A:-Nov. 02 to 16
B:-April 02 to 16
C:-Oct 02 to 16
D:-Dec 02 to 16
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Who is the convener of a Pre Matric Hostel advisory committee?
A:-District Development Officer for S.C
B:-Block Panchayath President
C:-Grama Panchayath President
D:-Scheduled Castes Development Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-The percentage of admission to be allowed in Post Matric Hostel for converted Christian from Scheduled Castes? A:-08%
B:-05%
C:-09%
D:-12%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-What is the upper age limit of a 10th standard student admitted in Pre Matric Hostel? A:-19 years
B:-17 years
C:-16 years
D:-14 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-What is the maturity period of Valsalya Nidhi?
A:-completion of 18 years
B:-completion of 20 years
C:-completion of matriculation
D:-completion of graduation
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Which is the Date of Temple Entry Proclamation?
A:-October 16
B:-February 12
C:-November 13
D:-November 12
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-G.O (P) 01/88 PR Dated 27/07/1988 stands for?
A:-Television Set Supply
B:-Housing Grant
C:-House Maintenance
D:-Interest free housing loan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-What is the full form of SCA?
A:-Separate Central Allocation
B:-Special Community Assistance
C:-Special Central Assistance
D:-Special Community Allotment
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Which is the scheduled castes community group?
A:-Paravan, Pathiyan, Perumannan
B:-Kochuvelan, Kota, Kurumbas
C:-Arayan, Alwar, Allar
D:-Palliyan, Palliyar, Paniyan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Who is the authority to issue the community certificate to a scheduled castes member?
A:-Village Officer
B:-Tahsildar
C:-Grama Panchayath Secretary
D:-Deputy Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-What is the monthly stipend rate of a degree student belongs to S.C community who comes beyond 08 K.M from the institution? A:-630
B:-730
C:-830
D:-750
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-When the Department name Harijan Welfare was renamed as Scheduled Castes Development Department? A:-15/12/1985
B:-15/11/1985
C:-15/11/2000
D:-15/11/2002
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-Which is the base order of a migrant scheduled castes is eligible for scheduled castes status in Kerala? A:-Presidential Order 1950
B:-Presidential Order 1982
C:-Governor's Order 1950
D:-Governor's Order 1982
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Who is the responsible person for distributing meals at the appropriate time in Pre-Matric Hostel? A:-Part time sweeper
B:-Warden
C:-Mess boy
D:-Cook
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Who is the immediate supervisor of an assistant cook in Post Matric Hostel?
A:-Resident Tutor
B:-Warden
C:-Head Cook
D:-Steward
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Lump Sum Grant of a first year I.T.I Student?
A:-940
B:-920
C:-840
D:-820
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-In which date the P.A. Act 1989 came into force?
A:-10/01/1991
B:-10/01/1990
C:-01/10/1990
D:-01/10/1991
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-What is the name of the institution started by the S.C. Development Department near the S.C. Colonies and habitats for the upliftment of S.C. students and youth for obtaining knowledge and employment?
A:-Vignjanvadi
B:-Sakasharatha Mission
C:-Anganvadi
D:-Community Hall
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-What is the eligible income limit of the self employment scheme?
A:-10000
B:-200000
C:-No income limit
D:-50000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-How many times a sweeper should sweep the hostel and its premises in a day?
A:-Once
B:-Twice
C:-Four times
D:-Three times
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-What is the minimum and maximum period for submitting inter cast marriage grant application? A:-After 01 year and before 03 year
B:-After 01 year and before 02 year
C:-After 02 year and before 03 year
D:-After 02 year and before 04 year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-What is the maximum age limit for applying Self Employment Scheme?
A:-48 years
B:-45 years
C:-50 years
D:-40 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-What is the maximum grant to S.C. writers for publishing books?
A:-20000
B:-30000
C:-50000
D:-10000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-What is the rate of pocket money in a pre matric hostel for boys?
A:-190
B:-270
C:-175
D:-280
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question25:-What is the eligible lump sum grand amount of a student who failed 01st time in 09th standard? A:-670
B:-520
C:-470
D:-420
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-What is t-grants?
A:-Treatment Grant
B:-Training Grant
C:-Temporary Grant
D:-Travelling Grant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-What is the reimbursement rate of tuition fees in high school classes of the recognized un-aided school? A:-2500
B:-1500
C:-1800
D:-3200
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Where is the community college of S.C. Department situated?
A:-Palakkad
B:-Thiruvananthapuram
C:-Thrissur
D:-Kozhokkode
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-What is the present name of the exhibition cum sale fare and folk festival of S.C./ST Development Department? A:-Sahithya Silpasala
B:-Gaddhika
C:-Sargothsavam
D:-Social Solidarity
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Who is the first investigating authority under PA Act?
A:-Dy. Superintendent of Police
B:-S.C. Development Officer
C:-Circle Inspector of Police
D:-District Development Officer for S.C
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-At least how many times the District level Vigilance and Monitoring Committee will be convened in a year? A:-02 times
B:-04 times
C:-03 times
D:-06 times
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Which of the following is non matric trade?
A:-Electrician
B:-Survey and Draftsman
C:-Plumber
D:-MMV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-Which Statement is incorrect?
A:-Boarders shall attend their classes and examination regularly
B:-Entertainment of guest by boarders will not be allowed
C:-The use of tobacco and other stimulants is not strictly prohibited
D:-No boarder shall absent himself from the hostel without previous permission of the warden
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-What is the working hours of nursery schools under SC Development Department?
A:-09.45 AM to 04 PM
B:-10 A.M. to 03 P.M
C:-10.30 A.M. to 03 P.M.
D:-10 A.M. to 03.30 P.M
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Who is the agency for imparting old aged educational programme?
A:-Block Panchayath
B:-State Planning Board
C:-State Advisory Committee
D:-Grama Panchayath
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Who is the enquiring authority of a doubtful caste certificate?
A:-District Collector
B:-Director-SC Department
C:-Director-KIRTADS
D:-Principal Secretary to SS/ST Department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-How many percentage of seats are reserved to S.C students in the institute for Civil Service Examination Training Society, Thiruvananthapuram?
A:-50% Seats
B:-40% Seats
C:-30% Seats
D:-60% Seats
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-What is the prize given to the S.C. first Rank holder of Medical/Engineering Entrance examination in every year? A:-Demand Draft for Rs.100000
B:-04 Grams Gold
C:-Demand Draft for Rs. 10000
D:-08 Grams Gold
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-What is the daily feeding charge for Nursery School students?
A:-Rs. 30/day
B:-Rs. 50/day
C:-Rs. 20/day
D:-Rs. 25/day
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-What is the admissible amount for purchasing uniform to High School inmates in Pre-Matric Hostels for a year? A:-Rs. 1600/year
B:-Rs. 1500/year
C:-Rs. 2000/year
D:-Rs. 1800/year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The basic education qualification of S.C Promoter?
A:-10th Standard
B:-Plus Two
C:-07th Standard
D:-Degree
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Who is responsible for serving food to the inmates in Post Matric Hostel for girls?
A:-Head Cook
B:-Assistant Cook
C:-Mess Girl
D:-Part time sweeper
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Who is responsible for issuing library books to the inmates in Post Matric Hostel?
A:-Watcher
B:-Resident Tutor
C:-Mess Committee Secretary
D:-Steward
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Which among is a backward caste included in the list of OEC for education concession?
A:-Karimpalan
B:-Gavara
C:-Velakkathalavan
D:-Kuruman
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Who is the competent person in a pre matric hostel to report any misconduct of the inmates to the competent authority? A:-Warden
B:-Resident Tutor
C:-Mess Committee Secretary
D:-Watcher
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-What is the present name of the project called self sufficient village?
A:-S.C. Colony Vikasana Programme
B:-Gandhi Gramam
C:-Ayyankali Grama Vikasana Programme
D:-Ambedkar Grama Vikasana Programme
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Stipend rate of a student studying in 10th standard from the S.C. Vulnerable community?
A:-180/month
B:-190/month
C:-200/month
D:-220/month
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-The caste Kurumbans included in the list of?
A:-OBC
B:-SC
C:-ST
D:-OEC
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The percentage of seats reserved to SC/ST students of out side Kerala in the Institute for Civil Service Examination Training Society, Thiruvananthapuram?
A:-40% seats
B:-30% seats
C:-20% seats
D:-25% seats
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-What is the reservation percentages of professional courses for SC students?
A:-12%
B:-10%
C:-08%
D:-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Nilabur colonization is known as?
A:-Jawahar Colony
B:-Priyadarsini Colony
C:-Pattel Colony
D:-Ayyakali Colony
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Which financial year was declared as Harijan-Girijan financial year?
A:-2000-01
B:-1990-91
C:-1986-87
D:-1984-85
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-What is the Government contribution for Valsalya Nidhi?
A:-200000
B:-100000
C:-50000
D:-138000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Which are the most vulnerable S.C. Communities in Kerala?
A:-Vedan, Nayadi, Vettuva, Chakliya, Arundhatheeyar
B:-Thottiyan, Vaduvan, Chakkamar, Moili
C:-Moovari, Palli, Kuruba, Boya
D:-Boyan, Gatti, Jogi, Tholkollan
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-What is the income limit of the S.C family for admission to the Boarding schools?
A:-750000
B:-100000
C:-200000
D:-400000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Who is responsible for cleaning the nursery schools and its premises?
A:-Ayah
B:-Teacher
C:-Part Time Sweeper
D:-Watcher
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-How many balavadi-cum-feeding centers are transferred to Social Welfare Department from S.C. Development Department? A:-68
B:-85
C:-36
D:-84
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-What is the income limit of S.C students to avail lump sum grant?
A:-No limit
B:-200000
C:-500000
D:-600000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-What is the retention period of lump sum grant bills?
A:-05 years
B:-06 years
C:-07 years
D:-10 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-How many days of DA is admissible to the inmates of post matric hostels during each vacation? A:-10 days
B:-14 days
C:-12 days
D:-07 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-What is the income limit of foreign employment scheme?
A:-75000
B:-100000
C:-150000
D:-250000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Book Bank system stands for?
A:-Professional courses
B:-LP/UP Schools
C:-High Schools
D:-Higher Secondary Schools
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-What is maximum fee for Medical/Engineering entrance coaching class to S.C students? A:-25000
B:-20000
C:-15000
D:-30000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-When Dr. Ambedkar Memorial Model Residential Schools were started? A:-1989-90
B:-1979-80
C:-1990-91
D:-1974-75
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-What is the percentage of seats reserved for ST communities in Model Residential Schools? A:-40%
B:-43%
C:-20%
D:-35%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-What is the admissible amount for the purchase of stethoscope to S.C medical students? A:-4700
B:-6800
C:-4600
D:-5800
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-How many nursery schools are functioning in Kozhikode District?
A:-04
B:-01
C:-03
D:-07
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-What is the minimum age limit of a social worker for the selection of S.C promoter? A:-50 years
B:-45 years
C:-48 years
D:-40 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-What is the percentage of S.C reservation in Kerala Legislative Assembly? A:-14%
B:-07%
C:-10%
D:-05%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-How many pre-examination training centers are functioning under SC Development Department? A:-06
B:-08
C:-05
D:-04
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-When the scheme of Inter Caste Marriage grant was started?
A:-1966-17
B:-1975-76
C:-1961-62
D:-1998-99
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-What is the upper age limit for admission to the P.E.T.C?
A:-45
B:-39
C:-40
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Who is the implementing agency for the construction of Vignjanvadi?
A:-KPHCC
B:-FIT
C:-Nirmithi Kendra
D:-Samridhi Kendra
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-What is the offence under section 3(1)(XII) of the PA Act 1989?
A:-Fouling of water
B:-Sexual exploitation of a woman
C:-Giving false evidence
D:-Derogatory Act
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-How many seats are allotted to S.C students in the Medical College at Palakkad? A:-50
B:-60
C:-40
D:-70
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Name of the ITI where cutting and sewing trade offers?
A:-Mayannur
B:-Erumappetty
C:-Pathaikkara
D:-Madai
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Date of Ayyakali Jayanthi?
A:-March 28
B:-January 28
C:-August 28
D:-June 28
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-The Institution CREST functions in which campus?
A:-KIRTADS Kozhikkode
B:-IIM Kozhikkode
C:-NIT Kozhikkode
D:-Xian College Campus, Kozhikkode
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-How many girls members in a family can avail the Marriage Grant? A:-02
B:-01
C:-03
D:-No limit
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-What is the special incentive amount for PG Examination Distinction holder? A:-10000
B:-25000
C:-5000
D:-15000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-G.O (MS) 50/88 SCSTDD Dated 16/03/1988 stands for?
A:-Marriage Grant
B:-Media Award
C:-Education Grant
D:-Pocket Money
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-How many Model Residential Schools are there under S.C. Development Department? A:-08
B:-10
C:-05
D:-07
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The total admissible amount for purchasing Law Books under Advocate Grant Scheme? A:-50330
B:-20000
C:-25450
D:-18750
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-The number of Pre Matric Hostels in Wayanad District?
A:-02
B:-01
C:-04
D:-06
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Where is the institution for Health inspector course under S.C Development Department? A:-Attingal
B:-Payyannur
C:-Vellachal
D:-Kuzhalmannam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-Who is the authority for issuing community certificate for Post Matric education concession to OBC/SEBC? A:-Tahsildar
B:-Village Officer
C:-Deputy Collector
D:-Assistant Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Name of the study, research and convention centre of S.C. Development Department? A:-A.K.G Bhavan
B:-Ambedkar Bhavan
C:-Priyadarsini Bhavan
D:-Ayyankali Bhavan
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The number of Nursery Schools under S.C. Development Department in Wayanad District? A:-03
B:-02
C:-01
D:-Nil
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-The admissible number of S.C Promoters in Corporation area?
A:-07
B:-05
C:-02
D:-04
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Total number of permanent staff in a Pre Matric Hostel having the strength 30 inmates? A:-06
B:-05
C:-07
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Which is the least S.C populated district in Kerala?
A:-Malappuram
B:-Alappuzha
C:-Kasargod
D:-Wayanad
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The column No. 09 of the inter-caste marriage grant application is?
A:-Community particulars
B:-Age particulars
C:-Difficulties and miseries of the couple
D:-Particulars of marriage
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-G.O (MS) 64/87 SCSTDD dated 02/12/1987 stands for?
A:-Scholarship
B:-Travelling allowance
C:-Reservation of seats
D:-Special tuition
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Who is in charge of the cooking arrangements in accordance with the prescribed menu in Pose Matric Hostels? A:-Assistant cook
B:-Steward
C:-Head Cook
D:-Mess Boy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-How many members are there in SC/ST Commission?
A:-03
B:-05
C:-07
D:-04
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-G.O (MS) No.10/2014 BCDD dated 23/05/24 stands for?
A:-Inter-Caste Marriage Grant
B:-Marriage Grant
C:-30 Communities added for OEC education concession only
D:-Self Sufficient Village
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-In which district Keezhmad MRS functioning?
A:-Kasargode
B:-Palakkad
C:-Kannur
D:-Ernakulam
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-The annual amount of Sri. Ayyankali Talent Search Scholarship?
A:-4500
B:-3800
C:-2500
D:-5000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-For house repair grant the minimum and maximum age of the building?
A:-07 and 20 years
B:-05 and 25 years
C:-06 and 20 years
D:-05 and 20 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-In a Post Matric Course, stipend rate depends on
A:-Course
B:-Distance
C:-Annual Income
D:-Caste
Correct Answer:- Option-B