FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Animal Husbandry Department Manual
Date of
Examination
05-09-2019
Question1:-The number of new cases or outbreaks of a disease that occur in a population at risk in a particular geographical area within a defined time interval is called
A:-Occurrence
B:-Case fatality
C:-Incidence
D:-Prevalence
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-There are _________ numbers of Central Veterinary Stores in the Department.
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The referral health care centres at Taluk level in Animal husbandry Department
A:-Regional Animal Health Centres
B:-Veterinary Polyclinics
C:-Veterinary Hospitals
D:-Regional Disease Diagnostic Laboratories
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Officers who should sign certificate of transfer of charge while going on leave or on transfer
A:-All gazetted and non-gazetted officers
B:-All non-gazetted officers
C:-All gazetted officers
D:-All Head of institutions
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-The regional Central Veterinary Stores are headed by
A:-Field officer
B:-Veterinary Surgeon
C:-Assistant Director
D:-District Animal Husbandry Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Veterinary Polyclinics are headed by
A:-Deputy Directors
B:-Assistant Directors
C:-Field officers
D:-Veterinary Surgeon
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-The working time for Veterinary Dispensaries during holidays other than Sundays is
A:-9 am to 1 pm
B:-9 am to 12 noon
C:-10 am to 1 pm
D:-10 am to 12 noon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-A known infection spreading to a new geographic area or disease caused by previously unrecognized pathogenic agent is considered as
A:-Lethal disease
B:-Emerging disease
C:-Epidemic disease
D:-Notifiable disease
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The Director of Animal Husbandry Department is competent to sanction appointment for which of the following posts A:-All sanctioned posts in the Department
B:-All non-gazetted posts only
C:-All posts upto and including the veterinary surgeon
D:-None of the posts in the Department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Maximum number of compensation leave allowable in a year is
A:-22
B:-24
C:-26
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Which among the following officers is not permitted to use designation seal?
A:-Laboratory Technician
B:-Field Officer
C:-Livestock inspector
D:-Chemist
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-The District Disease Investigation Team in each district functions at
A:-District Animal Husbandry Officer
B:-District Veterinary Centre
C:-District Clinical Laboratory
D:-District ADCP office
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The Clinical Laboratory attached to DVCs in each district shall function
A:-All days from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm except Sundays and holidays
B:-All days from 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm and during morning hours on Sundays and holidays
C:-Only on morning hours on all days
D:-All days from 8 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-The sand paved casting area in VPCs and VHs should have an area of
A:-100 sq.feet
B:-150 sq.feet
C:-200 sq.feet
D:-Not essential
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The basic level units of Animal Husbandry Department for improving the overall milk production of animals through selective breeding A:-Cattle farms
B:-Veterinary Dispensaries
C:-Veterinary Subcentres
D:-Milk societies
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-In veterinary subcentres, the livestock inspector should conduct field work from
A:-9 am to 9.30 am
B:-9.30 am to 10 am
C:-1 pm to 3 pm
D:-Any time during office hours
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Which of the following is incorrect for the term livestock?
A:-Includes cattle, buffalo, sheep and goat
B:-Domesticated dogs and tamed elephants
C:-Stray dogs and wild elephants
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Which among the following is non-gazetted officer in Department of Animal Husbandry?
A:-Senior Superintendent
B:-Field Officer
C:-Chemist
D:-Farm Manager
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Which of the following is incorrect with respect to weekly off?
A:-For an employee who is on duty continuously for six days, the 7th day will be weekly off
B:-The causal leave or compensatory leave availed by them during the six days will also be treated as duty for granting weekly off C:-Once weekly off is granted to the employees they cannot avail the holiday on Sunday as in the case of other Government employees D:-Weekly off can be availed by an employees at any rate within 3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Which of the following is correct with respect to the functioning of Veterinary Subcentres?
A:-Working time on Sundays and holidays is 9 am to 12 noon
B:-Veterinary Subcentres function under the Regional Animal Husbandry Centres
C:-Staff structure in veterinary subcentres include one livestock inspector, one attendant and one part time sweeper D:-Second Saturday is working day for subcentres
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-An integrated project of Animal Husbandry department with a specific objective of stepping up overall milk production in a particular area through selective breeding
A:-Animal Disease Control Project
B:-Regional Animal Husbandry Centre
C:-Special Livestock Breeding Programme
D:-Intensive Cattle Development project
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-Buffalo Breeding Farm under Animal Husbandry Department is at
A:-Kuriottumala
B:-Vithura
C:-Badiaduka
D:-Mannuthy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-The Central Hatchery under Animal Husbandry Department is at
A:-Kudappanakunnu
B:-Chathamangalam
C:-Chenganoor
D:-Mundayad
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The one and only Turkey farm under Animal Husbandry Department in the entire state of Kerala is at A:-Manarcadu
B:-Malampuzha
C:-Niranam
D:-Kureepuzha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The only duck farm under Animal Husbandry Department is at
A:-Kudappanakunnu
B:-Niranam
C:-Kureepuzha
D:-Manarcadu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Cattle sterility Office under Animal Husbandry Department is at
A:-Aluva
B:-Thiruvananthapuram
C:-Mannuthy
D:-Palakkad
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-In 1998, Kerala was provisionally declared free from
A:-Anthrax
B:-Rinderpest
C:-Brucellosis
D:-Black Quarter
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-First does of DPV vaccine is administered to ducks at the age of
A:-1 month
B:-6 weeks
C:-3 months
D:-7 weeks
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Under the SLBP, the Department enrolls calves at _______ age.
A:-4-6 months
B:-3 months
C:-1 month
D:-Day old
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-RDV(F) is the vaccine for NDV given through
A:-Subcutaneous route
B:-In drinking water
C:-Occulonasal route
D:-Prick method
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-The state referral laboratory under Animal Husbandry department is located at A:-Maradu
B:-Palode
C:-Mannuthy
D:-Thiruvalla
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-GORAKSHA is a project which was implemented initially for control of A:-HS
B:-Anthrax
C:-FMD
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The Avian Disease Diagnostic laboratory under Animal Husbandary department is located at A:-Kudappanakunnu
B:-Palakkad
C:-Thiruvalla
D:-Palode
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-The laboratory under Animal husbandry department to enforce the quality control of exported Meat and Marine Products is A:-CDIO
B:-LMTC
C:-ADDL
D:-SLMAP
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Control of stray dogs is primarily the responsibility of
A:-Local Self Government
B:-Animal Husbandry Department
C:-Non-Governmental Organizations
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Blood sample for cultural examination should not be collected in
A:-Sodium citrate
B:-Sodium oxalate
C:-EDTA
D:-Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question37:-Network unit of AICRP on FMD under ICAR in Kerala is located at
A:-COVAS, Mannuthy
B:-KVASU, Pookot
C:-CDIO, Palode
D:-SLMAP, Maradu
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-The 24 hour reporting system established by Animal Husbandry Department in the State for management of disease outbreaks is A:-SADEC
B:-CDIO
C:-Directorate of AHD
D:-Checkposts
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-Which of the following is incorrect while collecting tissue for histopathological studies?
A:-The tissue should be preserved in 10% formalin
B:-Tissue with dimensions atleast 10×10x10cm should be collected
C:-Specimen bottles wide mouth should be used
D:-Normal tissue and tissue with lesion should be included in the specimen
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Which among the following vaccines is administered intramuscularly?
A:-HS broth vaccine
B:-Anthrax spore vaccine
C:-HS oil adjuvant vaccine
D:-BQ polyvalent vaccine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Post mortem examination should not be conducted if which of the following is suspected
A:-Rabies
B:-Tetanus
C:-BQ
D:-Anthrax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-Calfhood vaccination was recently introduced for which disease in cattle in Kerala
A:-Brucellosis
B:-Tuberculosis
C:-Anthrax
D:-Mastitis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The RP Eradication Laboratory in Kerala sponsored by NPRE is located at
A:-Palode
B:-Palakkad
C:-Mannuthy
D:-Maradu
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-In Government farms under Animal husbandry department, animals found positive for which among the following are culled and slaughtered
A:-IBR
B:-Leptospirosis
C:-Brucellosis
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Rectal pinch is a preferred sample for which of the following conditions
A:-Tuberculosis
B:-Paratuberculosis
C:-Poisoning
D:-Babesiosis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-White scour in calves is caused by
A:-Toxocarosis
B:-Haemorrhagic septecaemia
C:-Babesiosis
D:-Colibacillosis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Fowl typhoid in chicken is caused by
A:-Salmonella gallinarum
B:-Mycobacterium avium
C:-Salmonella pullorum
D:-Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-CRD in poultry is caused by
A:-Pasteurella
B:-Mycoplasma
C:-Haemophilus
D:-Chlamydophila
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Sample preferred to be collected for the diagnosis of bacterial pathogens like Pasteurella and Clostridium if the carcass is putrefied is A:-Long bones
B:-Heart
C:-Muscle
D:-Blood
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Which among the following disease is not prevalent among birds in kerala?
A:-New Castle disease
B:-Infectious Bursal Disease
C:-Avian Leukosis
D:-Infectious Laryngeotracheitis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-Buffer for collecting epithelial lining of mucosa for diagnosis of FMD should have a pH of
A:-7
B:-6.4
C:-7.4
D:-8.4
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-A vaccine which provide 3 years immunity
A:-FMD vaccine
B:-Rabies vaccine
C:-HS vaccine
D:-PPR vaccine
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Haemagglutination and Haemagglutination Inhibition test can be employed for diagnosis of
A:-Avian influenza
B:-New castle disease
C:-Brucellosis
D:-Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-RFFIT is a test for titration of antibodies against
A:-Rabies
B:-FMD
C:-Brucellosis
D:-Tuberculosis
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Myocarditis is a complication of __________ in pups
A:-CD
B:-Parvoviral enteritis
C:-Rabies
D:-Infectious Canine Hepatitis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Which among the following disease cannot be diagnosed by mere antibody detection as far as livestock in Kerala is concerned? A:-CSF in pigs
B:-Brucellosis in goats
C:-Paratuberculosis in goats
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Thrush in poultry is caused by
A:-Aspergillosis
B:-Candidiasis
C:-Colibacillosis
D:-Mycoplasmosis
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Safe level of aflatoxin in duck feed is maximum
A:-50ppb
B:-20ppb
C:-10ppb
D:-100ppb
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-Buffy coat smear cannot be used for diagnosis of
A:-Theileriosis
B:-Ehrlichiosis
C:-Babesiosis
D:-Hepatozoonosis
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-In veterolegal cases, carcasses for necropsy should be accepted only if there is a request from A:-Police officer
B:-DAHO
C:-President of LSG
D:-Any of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-In an outbreak of HPAI, entire birds within ________ of epicenter should be culled and destroyed A:-1km radius
B:-10 km radius
C:-1km road distant
D:-10km road distance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-Confirmatory diagnosis of HPAI is done at
A:-CDIO
B:-NIHSAD
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Use of violence which renders an animal useless is called
A:-Bestiality
B:-Cruelty
C:-Maiming
D:-Criminal offense
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Preservative used for sending tissue samples for toxicological analysis is
A:-10% formalin
B:-10% saline
C:-1% formalin
D:-Saturated saline
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Meat marking during meat inspection should be made on
A:-Spine
B:-Thigh
C:-Head
D:-Hoof
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Any carcass or part or organ found by meat inspector to be diseased or unfit for human consumption is marked as A:-Diseased
B:-Condemned
C:-Hold
D:-Passed
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The web based software developed for covering all the activities of Animal Husbandry Department is A:-KSWAN
B:-MISAH
C:-AHEAD
D:-ELAMS
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Tour diaries of officers should be submitted to the controlling officer within / before A:-3 months
B:-Next tour
C:-10th of every month
D:-20th of every month
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-A component of e-office that manages employees records
A:-PRISM
B:-KMS
C:-CAMS
D:-PIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Which among the following registers is to be maintained in a Veterinary Dispensary? A:-Personal Register
B:-Call book
C:-Register of calf birth
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Official notebook to be maintained by Veterinarian regarding details of interesting cases attended A:-Professional Note book
B:-Disease outbreak register
C:-Personal Register
D:-Call book
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-All communications received in the office until they are opened and numbered are known as A:-Tapal
B:-Letters
C:-Paper
D:-Current
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-In a distribution register, a series commences from
A:-1st April
B:-1st January
C:-Date on which new Head of office takes charge
D:-Page 1 of a new register
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The strength of a service or part of a service sanctioned as a separate unit A:-Designation
B:-Post
C:-Cadre
D:-Lien
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-In office management terms, family does not include which of the following
A:-Wife
B:-Children
C:-Step children
D:-Parents
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Which among the following is correct?
A:-The number of entries on each page of Personal Register should be limited to 5
B:-Demi-Official letter should definitely be registered in Personal Register
C:-New Personal Register should be opened for every calendar year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Cheques or case and other valuables received as enclosures with communications shall be entered in A:-Valuables register
B:-Cash book
C:-Security register
D:-Register of immovable articles
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Papers that can be destroyed after one year are
A:-K. Dis
B:-D. Dis
C:-R. Dis.
D:-L. Dis
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Recurring or non-recurring payment to a Government servant from a source other than general revenue whether made directly to the Government servant or indirectly through the intermediary of Government
A:-Fee
B:-Salary
C:-Honorarium
D:-Allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-The title of a Government servant to hold substantively, either immediately or on termination of a period or periods of absence, a permanent post including a tenure post to which he has been appointed sustantively
A:-Designation
B:-Post
C:-Lien
D:-Cadre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The major head to which the expenditure related to Animal Husbandry Department is debited is
A:-2402
B:-2403
C:-101
D:-102
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Incidental expenditure which is necessarily incurred in running an office
A:-Contingencies
B:-Vouchers
C:-Bill
D:-Plan fund
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Advances of pay and / or travelling allowance granted to a Government servant who receives an order of transfer during duty or leave should not exceed
A:-One month pay
B:-One month pay plus expected TA
C:-Expected TA alone
D:-No ceiling
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Stamped receipt is needed for amounts received by or on behalf of Government by a Government servant which is to be remitted into Government account exceeding
A:-Rs. 1000
B:-Rs. 5000
C:-Rs. 10000
D:-Stamped receipt not required
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The budget estimates of expenditures and receipts for the financial year are due to Government before A:-1st January
B:-1st April
C:-1st November
D:-1st March
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The period of limitation for claiming pay and allowances including leave salary is _______ years from the date when claim fell due for payment.
A:-One year
B:-Three months
C:-3 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The unique identification number which is to be obtained by DDOs that need to be quoted in every correspondence related to income tax matters concerning TDS
A:-PAN
B:-TAN
C:-GST
D:-TRACES
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-E-bill portal for claim settlement by DDOs
A:-BAMS
B:-BMS
C:-BIMS
D:-PIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-The fixed monthly allowance granted to an officer for frequent travel within his jurisdiction
A:-Daily Allowance
B:-Permanent Conveyance Allowance
C:-Tour allowance
D:-Permanent Travelling allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-Minimum Travelling allowance admissible for a day is
A:-One DA
B:-1/2 DA
C:-No ceiling
D:-2 DA
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Arrear claims are not allowed on
A:-Dearness allowance
B:-Travel allowance
C:-Increments
D:-Pay Revision
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Daily Allowance that can be claimed for halt when free boarding and lodging are provided
A:-Full DA
B:-1/2 DA
C:-1/4 DA
D:-No DA
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Maximum period of halt at a station for claiming DA is
A:-No limit
B:-1 month
C:-2 months
D:-3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Poultry Training Institute under Animal Husbandry Department is at
A:-Chengannur
B:-Chathamangalam
C:-Kudappanakunnu
D:-Kappad
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-Among the registers maintained in Veterinary Dispensary, which among the following will be personal property of the Veterinary Surgeon
A:-Call book
B:-Acquaintance Register
C:-Professional Note Book
D:-Personal Register
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-E service book is the output of __________ component of e-office.
A:-BIMS
B:-PRISM
C:-PIMS
D:-KMS
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-The maximum number of compensatory leave eligible for an employee in a year
A:-No ceiling
B:-30 days
C:-22 days
D:-45 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The most affected organ in Avian Leukosis Complex in poultry is
A:-Spleen
B:-Kidney
C:-Liver
D:-Heart
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The institutions under Animal Husbandry department were handed over to Local Self Government as per the Panchayat Raj Act in A:-1990
B:-1995
C:-1997
D:-2000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Which among the following is a notifiable disease? A:-Brucellosis
B:-Avian Influenza
C:-Anthrax
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D