FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: The Kerala Forest Act and Rules - Law - II PAPER
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 05-03-2019
Question1:-A Forest officer may arrest a suspect, without warrant if
A:-He is a person known to the officer
B:-The suspect refuses to give details of coaccused
C:-There is reason to believe that the suspect will abscond
D:-He does not reside in nearby localities
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-As per Kerala Forest Act, Wood-oil whether found in or brought from a private estate is a
A:-Non Forest produce
B:-Forest produce
C:-Government property
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Forest officers shall have powers of police officers for the purpose of investigation or prevention of forest offences vide section _________ of Kerala A:-52
B:-27
C:-66
D:-61
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Bamboos, as per Kerala Forest Act is included in
A:-Plant
B:-Tree
C:-Grass
D:-Timber
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-A Lorry confiscated by a Divisional Forest Officer, seized under Section 52 of Kerala Forest Act was released by the Conservator of Forests. This ordeAct.
A:-61
B:-61A
C:-53
D:-61C
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-When a Forest is notified under Section 19 of Kerala Forest Act, it becomes a Reserved Forest from;
A:-The date fixed by the Notification
B:-The date of Section 4 Notification
C:-The date of section 6 Proclamation
D:-The Date of Section 10 Order
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The Kerala Forest Act was amended by incorporating severe penal provisions for offences related to sandalwood, vide A:-Act 2 of 1993
B:-Act 20 of 1986
C:-Act 8 of 2010
D:-Act 8 of 1989
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Which is the Appellate court against decision of Authorised Officer in a Section 61A case under The KF Act
A:-Chief Judicial Magistrate Court
B:-Sub Court
C:-Forest Tribunal
D:-District Court
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-No person shall possess Sandal wood without licence, if it is more than
A:-One kilogram
B:-500 grams
C:-100 grams
D:-900 grams
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Under KF Act, Forest officers are deemed to be public servants within the meaning of IPC. Which is the section? A:-66
B:-76
C:-73
D:-72
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-One of the below named is not a Cattle under KF Act. Which one?
A:-Elephant
B:-Dog
C:-Mare
D:-Colt
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The power to declare a Forest, no longer Reserved is vested with
A:-Custodian
B:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HOFF
C:-Government
D:-Forest Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-When a forest offence has been committed in respect of a property which is believed to be of government and the offender is unknown, it shall be A:-Makes a report to his superior officer
B:-Reports to Court
C:-Directs his subordinate to investigate
D:-Reports to nearest police station
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Who has the power to confiscate the property in respect of which the offence has been committed, when the offender is not known? A:-Conservator of Forests
B:-Magistrate
C:-Divisional Forest Officer
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Punishment for wrongful arrest under KF Act is provided in Section
A:-52
B:-61
C:-65
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Forest offence means
A:-Offence charged before court
B:-Any offence made inside forest
C:-Offence detected by a forest officer
D:-An offence punishable under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Under KF Act one of the following offences cannot be compounded
A:-Girdling of a tree
B:-Altering boundary mark of forest
C:-Clearing undergrowth
D:-Setting fire to forest
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-A person 'X' knowingly receives 2 logs of teak timber, illicitly removed from, a far away reserved forest. 'X' shall be A:-punished with imprisonment for not less than one year or with fine not less than Rs.1000/-
B:-punished with imprisonment for not less than one year and with fine not less than Rs.1000/-
C:-punished with imprisonment for not less than one year but may extend to five years or with fine not less than Rs. 1000/- but may extend to five thous D:-punished with imprisonment for not less than one year but may extend to five years and with fine not less than Rs.1000/- but may extend to five thou Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Any agricultural crop grown by a trespasser in a reserve forest, on detection of the offence should be
A:-Destroyed on the spot
B:-Reported to the superior officer
C:-Protected till harvest time
D:-Confiscated by order of Convicting magistrate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-A Village officer of a village continguous to forest is bound to assist a forest officer under Section __________ of KF Act. A:-24
B:-26
C:-29
D:-39
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Passes for timber and other forest produces collected from private lands shall be printed in _________ paper. A:-Yellow
B:-Pink
C:-Red
D:-White
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Among the following, no pass shall be required for removal of __________ as per KFPT Rules, 1975.
A:-Teak
B:-Rosewood
C:-Irul
D:-Anjily
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-A pass issued under KFPT Rules,1975 for timber, shall be for
A:-One `"M^3"`
B:-One log
C:-One lorry load
D:-Eight `"M^3"`
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The penal provision under KFPT Rules,1975 is Rule
A:-21
B:-09
C:-17
D:-23
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Merchants trading in timber may register their Property Mark as provided under Rule _______ of KFPT Rules, 1975. A:-03
B:-05
C:-12
D:-11
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-This Act was promulgated to provide for the vesting in the Government of private forests in the state of Kerala A:-The Kerala Land Reforms Act, 1963
B:-The Kerala Private Forest (vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971
C:-The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act,1986
D:-The Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-The KPF (V and A) Act, 1971 shall be deemed to have come into force on
A:-23.08.1971
B:-10.05.1971
C:-27.07.1971
D:-12.02.1978
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Which of the following do not fall in, purposes, for which private forest may be reserved, as per KPF (V and A) Rules? A:-Tribal welfare
B:-Seed Farms
C:-Hydroelectric Projects
D:-Farm Forestry
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-What is the legal status of land vested under Kerala private Forest (vesting and Assignment) Act 1971? A:-Revenue land
B:-Land at the Disposal of Government
C:-Reserved Forest
D:-Ecologically Fragile Land
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-MPPF Act means
A:-Madras Preservation of Private Forest Act
B:-Malabar Preservation of Private Forest Act
C:-Malabar Public and Private forest Act
D:-Management and Preservation of Private forest Act
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-As per KPF (V and A) Act, who is empowered to evict persons in unauthorised occupation of private forest A:-Divisional forest officer
B:-Government
C:-Range forest officer
D:-Custodian
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-Compensation for vesting in the government of any private forest under section 3(1), the owner is entitled to get A:-Payment equal to land value as per government norms
B:-Payment equal to land value plus cost of improvements as per government norms
C:-No Compensation payable
D:-Compensation equivalent to double the land value assessed by Revenue authorities
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-For action done in good faith, under the KPF (V and A) Act, there is indemnity to government, custodian or any other officer, as per Section A:-13
B:-12
C:-16
D:-14
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-The Agriculturists Welfare Fund is constituted by the government under section ________ of KPF (V and A) Act, 1971. A:-15
B:-17
C:-13
D:-12
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Section 7 of KPF (V and A) Act, 1971 deals with
A:-Extend of land to be assigned to individuals
B:-Constitution of tribunal
C:-Power of Tribunal and Custodian
D:-Power to make Rules to carry out the purposes of the Act
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-Land vested under EFL Act is deemed to be reserved Forest under Section ________ of the Act.
A:-4
B:-2
C:-5
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-As per Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, Ecologically Fragile Land means A:-Any land covered with tree growth
B:-Any portion of forest land held by any person, encircled by a reserved forest
C:-Land vulnerable to land slides
D:-Land having more than 45 degree slope
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-For identification of eligibility of lands to be declared as ecologically fragile, an ________ committee is constituted. A:-Expert
B:-Legislative
C:-Advisory
D:-Supervisory
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-The Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act is deemed to have come into force with effect from A:-13.03.2001
B:-27.07.2000
C:-26.01.2001
D:-02.06.2000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Under EFL Act 2003, any land used principally for the cultivation of tea, coffee or rubber is
A:-Vested forest
B:-EFL Land
C:-Forest
D:-Not included in Forest
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-The Ecologically Fragile Land Claim Dispute Redressal Committee is constituted under Section
A:-4
B:-10A
C:-10B
D:-16
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-The Chairman of Advisory Committee under EFL Act is
A:-PCCF
B:-Secretary, Forest Department
C:-Director, TBGRI, Palode
D:-Member of Legislative Assembly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The Quorum of the committee for determination of compensation of land vested under section 4(4) of EFL, Act shall be A:-7
B:-4
C:-9
D:-10
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-The Forest lands which were under the possession and enjoyment of Scheduled Tribes prior to 1.1.1977 subsequently passed on to a person other A:-Shall be assigned to such person if occupation is prior to 1.1.1977
B:-Shall be assigned to such person's successor-in-interest
C:-Shall not be assigned to such person
D:-Land in excess of four acres shall be resumed by Government
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Land assigned under The Kerala Land Assignment (Regularisation of Occupations of Forest Lands prior to 1.1.1977) Special Rules, 1993 shall be A:-Heritable
B:-Alienable
C:-Heritable and Alienable
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-What is the minimum ground space required for a pound under the Cattle Trespass Rules, 1962?
A:-5 cents
B:-3 cents
C:-2 cents
D:-4 cents
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Penalty for forcibly opposing seizure of Cattle under the Cattle Trespass Act, 1961 is
A:-Imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or with fine not exceeding Rs 500/- or with Both
B:-Imprisonment not exceeding 3 months and with fine not exceeding Rs 1000/-
C:-Imprisonment not exceeding 3 months or with fine not exceeding Rs 500/-or with both
D:-Imprisonment not exceeding 3 months and with fine not exceeding Rs 500/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-In Forest Conservation Act 1980, which one is a non forest purpose?
A:-Construction of Fire line
B:-Establishment of Check posts
C:-Construction of Fencing
D:-Breaking up of any forest land for cultivation of medicinal plant
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 came into force on
A:-10.05.1993
B:-25.10.1980
C:-02.06.2000
D:-27.12.1980
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-Restriction on the De-reservation of Forests is brought under Section _______ of the FC Act 1980.
A:-3A
B:-3
C:-2
D:-3B
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Forest Advisory Committee constituted under FC Act, 1980 is headed by
A:-IG of Forests (Forest Conservation), MOEF
B:-DGF, MOEF
C:-ADGF, MOEF
D:-AddI Commissioner, (soil Conservation), Ministry of Agriculture
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Penalty for contravention of F C Act, 1980 shall be
A:-Simple imprisonment up to 15 days
B:-Simple imprisonment up to 30 days
C:-Simple imprisonment up to 45 days
D:-Rigorous imprisonment up to 15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-The Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972 is not extended to
A:-Nagaland
B:-Goa
C:-Jammu and Kashmir
D:-Andaman and Nicobar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Under Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972, who is having investigating power?
A:-Range Officer
B:-Asst Conservator of Forests
C:-Asst Wild life Warden
D:-Dy Range Forest officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The Wild Life (Protection) Act was enforced in Kerala with effect from
A:-09.09.1972
B:-20.09.1991
C:-01.04.2003
D:-01.06.1973
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-Vermin under the WL(P) Act, 1972, means any wild animal specified in Schedule A:-Sch.V
B:-Sch.II
C:-Part II of Sch II
D:-Sch VI
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Compunding power under WL(P) Act, 1972 is given in Section
A:-68
B:-72
C:-54
D:-50
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Hunting of wild animals specified in the following schedule/s is prohibited
A:-Sch. II
B:-Sch I to IV
C:-Sch. I
D:-Sch II and VI
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-How many schedules are there in W L (P) Act, 1972?
A:-Six
B:-Nine
C:-Five
D:-Seven
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Any animal, aquatic or land vegetation which forms part of any habitat, as per WL (P) Act, 1972 is A:-Animal
B:-Habitat
C:-Wild Animal
D:-Wildlife
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-In Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, certain plants are enlisted as Specified Plants. In which section/ schedule? A:-Schedule II
B:-Schedule VI
C:-Section 2 - Definition
D:-Chapter III A
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-The WL (P) Act 1972 permits Hunting in certain cases. Which is that provision?
A:-Section 12
B:-Section 17B
C:-Section 11
D:-Section 43
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-As per W L (P) Act 1972, which of the following is not a ‘Protected area’?
A:-National Park
B:-Sanctuary
C:-EFL Area
D:-Conservation Reserve
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-In which of the Schedules under W L (P) Act are Pythons included?
A:-Part II of Sch I
B:-Part II of Sch II
C:-Sch Ill
D:-Part I of Sch I
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Trophy as per Wild Life (P) Act does not include
A:-Antler
B:-Skins preserved through taxidermy
C:-Carapace
D:-A mounted Fruit bat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-For lawful possession of any wild animal or animal article, The CWLW issues a
A:-Licence
B:-Certificate of Possession
C:-Certificate of ownership
D:-Acknowledgment of Intimation
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Beddomes’ Cycad is a
A:-Sch I animal
B:-Sch I Part Ill Bird
C:-Sch II Part I mammal
D:-Sch VI plant
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-King Cobra is in Schedule __________ of the Wild Life (P) Act, 1972.
A:-II
B:-I
C:-III
D:-IV
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Under the provisions of the WL (P) Act 1972, the following animal does not come under the category of Captive animal A:-Tortoise
B:-Mice
C:-Bonnet macaque
D:-Elephant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-The penalty for an offence related to hunting in a sanctuary, shall be
A:-Imprisonment for not less 3 years but may extend to 7 years
B:-Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but may extend to 7 years and with fine not less than Rs. 10,000/-
C:-Imprisonment for not less than 3 years but may extend to 7 year or with fine not less than Rs. 10,000/-
D:-Imprisonment for not less than 3 years and with fine not less than Rs. 10,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-If the number of endangered species exhibited in a Zoo is 12, then it is classified as
A:-Mini
B:-Large
C:-Small
D:-Medium
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-As per the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 'endangered species' does not include
A:-Black buck
B:-Nilgai
C:-Wild Dog
D:-Otters
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-Section 38H (1) of the W L (P) Act reads: - No zoo shall be operated without being recognised by the Authority. Here Authority means A:-Central Government
B:-CZA
C:-State Government
D:-CWLW
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Definition of Animal as per this Act is... ‘Any living creature other than a human being.’ The Act is
A:-The W L (P) Act, 1972
B:-The Biological Diversity Act, 2002
C:-The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960
D:-The Cattle Trespass Act, 1961
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-‘Forest rights’ as per The Scheduled Tribes and Other Traditional Forest Dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act 2006 are, rights, as referred in A:-Section 4
B:-Section 3
C:-Section 2
D:-Section 6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-'Scheduled Areas' are referred in clause (1) of _________ of the Constitution of India.
A:-Article 244
B:-Article 245
C:-Article 246
D:-Article 243
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-Other Traditional Forest Dwellers as per Act no 2 of 2007 means any member who has primarily resided for at least 3 generations prior to A:-29.12.2006
B:-01.01.1977
C:-13.12.2005
D:-01.11.1956
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Any solid, liquid or gaseous substance present in an injurious concentration, as per The Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 is understood as A:-Hazardous substance
B:-Environmental Pollution
C:-Dangerous Pollutant
D:-Environmental Pollutant
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Environmental laboratories are established under E(P) Act, 1986 under Section
A:-6
B:-12
C:-3
D:-11
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-A person convicted in an offence connected with W L (P) Act, 1972 is not eligible for compensation as per Rule ___________ of the Kerala Rules fwild animals, 1980.
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The Appendix I Application for compensation under The Kerala Rules for Payment of Compensation to Victims of Attack by wild animals, 1980 shou A:-Dy Forest Range Officer
B:-Divisional Forest Officer
C:-Beat Forest Officer
D:-Forest Range Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The Time limit prescribed to prefer an application for receiving compensation as per Kerala Rules for Payment of Compensation to Victims of Attacoccurrence of the incident.
A:-Three months
B:-Six months
C:-One year
D:-One month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The maximum compensation for loss or damage to property as per The Kerala Rules for Payment of Compensation to Victims of Attack by wild ani A:-3 lakhs
B:-One lakh
C:-25,000/-
D:-75,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-The term of office of the members other than ex officio members of the National Board for Wild Life is
A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Honorary Wildlife Warden can be appointed under section __________ of the WL (P) Act 1972.
A:-4 (1) b
B:-4 (1) (a)
C:-4 (1) (bb)
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-NDPS Act 1985 means
A:-Narcotic Dealing Prevention Scheme Act
B:-Narcotic Drugs and Prevention of Substances Act
C:-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Specific Act
D:-Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-A person who manages the captive elephants is known as
A:-Cavady
B:-Owner
C:-Mahout
D:-Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-As per the Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012 In the tethering place, a sub-adult elephant should be provided A:-7m × 3.5m
B:-5m × 2.5m
C:-6m × 3m
D:-9m × 6m
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-The minimum green fodder requirement of a weaned calf as per the Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012 shall b A:-Not less than 200 kg
B:-Not less than 250 kg
C:-Not less than 150 kg
D:-Not less than 100 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-The Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012 prescribes that
A:-The Organisers of festivals shall submit in writing the programme with details to the Range Officer having jurisdiction over the area , 72 hours in advan B:-The Organisers of festivals shall inform the details immediately after the programme
C:-The Organisers of festivals shall treat the elephants, scheduled to be used in festival, by a veterinary Doctor
D:-The Organisers of festivals shall see that the elephants are properly fed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Renewal of licence granted under The Kerala Wild Life (Protection) Rules, 1978 is for
A:-One year
B:-Only for the calendar year
C:-2 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Under Section 3(2) of Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw Mills and Other Wood Based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012, an authorised officer is not belo A:-Range Officer
B:-Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Conservator of Forests
D:-Asst Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-As per the Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw Mills and Other Wood Based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012, Categories of saw mills and other wood bas A:-Schedule A
B:-Schedule B
C:-Schedule C
D:-Schedule D
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-A Small Scale Furniture Unit, under Category 2 of the Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw Mills and Other Wood Based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012 A:-Shall convert round Logs
B:-May use band saw above 5HP
C:-Shall not convert round logs
D:-May be located in the same place along with saw mill
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Round Log of Teak, as per Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw Mills and Other Wood Based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012 is a piece of wood having a A:-60 cm or more, Over Bark
B:-75 cm or more, Over Bark
C:-75 cm or more, under Bark
D:-60 cm or more, under Bark
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-A Forest officer seized a perishable property under Section 52. He sold it by himself. Which of the following statements is most appropriate? A:-He should have obtained permission from his superior officer
B:-He should have obtained permission from Magistrate
C:-If according to the officer seizing the same, it is not possible to get orders from Magistrate, he may sell the property himself and remit sale proceeds o D:-If according to the officer seizing the same ,it is not possible to get orders from Magistrate, he may sell the property himself, remit sale proceeds to ne Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Power to enter upon any land and to survey, demarcate and make a map, as per Kerala Forest Act is given to A:-Section Forest Officer
B:-Dy Range Forest Officer
C:-Asst Conservator of Forests
D:-Range Forest Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Punishment for Abetment under Kerala Forest Act is provided in
A:-Section 65
B:-Section 84
C:-Section 27
D:-Section 61B
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Any person intending to export timber outside India, shall obtain a clearance order in _________ from DFO. A:-Form II
B:-Form I
C:-Form III (Red)
D:-Form III (White)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Under Kerala Private Forests (vesting and Assignment) Act Section __________ provides for bar of jurisdiction of Civil Courts to decide any quest A:-Section 8B
B:-Section 14
C:-Section 13
D:-Section 07
Correct Answer:- Option-C