FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Weights and Measures Act and Rules
Date of
Examination
05-09-2019
Question1:-Every Secondary Standard Balance shall be verified at least once in a period of A:-24 months
B:-12 months
C:-60 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-A weight or measure which is duly verified and stamped in camp office by an LMO is valid A:-All over the country
B:-Within the district
C:-Within the taluk
D:-Within the state
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-A viscous commodity can only be sold in units of,
A:-Volume
B:-Weight
C:-Volume and coefficient of viscosity
D:-Volume and area
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Which of the following provides specification of taxi meters in the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011? A:-Part VIII Seventh schedule
B:-Part VII eighth schedule
C:-Part VIII Eighth schedule
D:-Part VII seventh schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-What is the Hindi numeration corresponding to Billion?
A:-ARAB
B:-LAKH
C:-DAS ARAB
D:-KHARAB
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-What is the symbol of the SI prefix "deca"?
A:-d
B:-dc
C:-de
D:-da
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Every Reference Standard Metre Bar shall be verified against the National Standard at least once in A:-5 years
B:-3 years
C:-2 years
D:-1 year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-1 carat =
A:-100 mg
B:-200 g
C:-200 mg
D:-100 g
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-Which of the following is not a digital working standard balance?
A:-capacity = 20 kg, e = 100 mg
B:-capacity = 200 g, e = 0.1 mg
C:-capacity = 2 kg, e = 100 mg
D:-capacity = 50 kg, e = 1 g
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Capacity of a beam scale of class C shall not exceed
A:-500 kg
B:-1000 kg
C:-200 kg
D:-100 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-As per the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 definition of 'person' includes
A:-every office
B:-a company
C:-a trust constituted under an act
D:-all of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-For a graduated non automatic weighing instrument without auxiliary indicating device,
A:-e = d
B:- e > d
C:-e < d
D:-e = 10 d
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-While declaring net content of a packaged commodity, which one of the following is correct? A:-1000 g
B:-2000 ml
C:-2 dozen
D:-10 N
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Which rule of the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 provides area and size of the principal display panel? A:-Rule 6
B:-Rule 7
C:-Rule 8
D:-Rule 9
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-No declaration as to the month and year of packing shall be required to be made on a package of A:-Washing powder of 4 kg
B:-Sugar of 5 kg
C:-Incence sticks of 100 numbers
D:-Perfume of 100 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Which section of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 provides appointment of the Director of Legal Metrology? A:-Section 5
B:-Section 6
C:-Section 13
D:-Section 14
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-The amendment of packaged commodities rules regarding E-Commerce came into force on
A:-01.01.2018
B:-01.04.2018
C:-01.07.2017
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-As per Legal Metrology Act 2009, the term 'repairer' does not include a person who,
A:-adjusts a weight or measure
B:-cleans a weight or measure
C:-paints a weight or measure
D:-transports a weight or measure
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-What is the user fee for verification of vehicle tank as per the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012? A:-Rupees 10 per 100 litre
B:-Rupees 5 per 50 litre
C:-Rupees 5 per 100 litre
D:-Rupees 10 per 50 litre
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Out of the following which one is not a Legal Metrology Officer?
A:-Assistant Controller
B:-Controller
C:-Assistant Director
D:-Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-Every licence issued to a dealer shall be in the form set out in schedule
A:-I
B:-II
C:-III
D:-IV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Every working standard balance shall be verified at least once in
A:-six months
B:-twelve months
C:-twenty four months
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-In the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 specifications for measuring instruments are laid down in A:-fifth schedule
B:-sixth schedule
C:-seventh schedule
D:-eighth schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The flow rate which divides the upper and lower regions of the flow range of a water meter is
A:-transitional flow rate
B:-maximum flow rate
C:-nominal flow rate
D:-minimum flow rate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-In a measuring system for liquids other than water that part of the meter which displays continuously the measurement results is A:-Indicating device
B:-Ancillary device
C:-Additional device
D:-Calculator
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Based on the field of application, what is the accuracy class of measuring systems for refueling aircraft? A:-0.3
B:-0.5
C:-1.0
D:-1.5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-In the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 specifications for weighting instruments are laid down in A:-fifth schedule
B:-sixth schedule
C:-seventh schedule
D:-eighth schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-What is the maximum permissible error specified for a 5 kg working standard weight? A:-75 mg
B:-15 mg
C:-45 mg
D:-60 mg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Hand operated liquor measure shall not have a denomination of
A:-60 ml
B:-30 ml
C:-90 ml
D:-100 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-The maximum nominal length of steel tape measures shall not exceed
A:-10 m
B:-100 m
C:-50 m
D:-200 m
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Number of verification scale interval for a 50 kg weighting instrument with verification scale interval of 1 g, is A:-50000
B:-500000
C:-5000
D:-500
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-What is the maximum permissible error for 10 litre working standard capacity measure? A:-4 ml
B:-8 ml
C:-2 ml
D:-12 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-The smallest volume of liquid for which the measurement is metrologically acceptable for a measuring system is A:-minimum measured quantity
B:-minimum volume deviation
C:-minimum specified volume deviation
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-Class C beam scale with open type pan may be used for
A:-Bullion transaction
B:-Protection
C:-Postal transaction
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-The base unit of mass shall be
A:-tonne
B:-milligram
C:-gram
D:-kilogram
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Which section of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 prohibits exhibiting any price list otherwise than in accordance with standard units of weight, measure or numeration?
A:-Section 10
B:-Section 11
C:-Section 12
D:-Section 13
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-What is the maximum permissible error for 20 litre conical measure for verification?
A:-10 ml
B:-50 ml
C:-25 ml
D:-100 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-The Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 came into force on
A:-01.03.2011
B:-01.04.2011
C:-01.03.2012
D:-01.04.2012
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Rule 6 of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 does not apply to a package of,
A:-Cement of 50 kg
B:-Fertilizer of 40 kg
C:-Edible oil of 30 litre
D:-Tooth paste of 100 g
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Out of the following, declaration of net quantity of which commodity may be qualified by the words "when packed"? A:-paint
B:-cake
C:-camphor
D:-milk cream
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-The minimum capacity prescribed for a special accuracy class non-automatic weighting instrument is A:-100 e
B:-50 e
C:-20 e
D:-10 e
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Which of the following is not a criteria/parameter for determining the class of a beam scale?
A:-sensitivity
B:-sensitiveness
C:-greatest error
D:-maximum capacity
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Minimum specified volume deviation of a fuel dispenser is related to
A:-mpe
B:-minimum measured quantity
C:-both (1) and (2)
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Sensitivity figure of a beam scale is expressed in terms of
A:-mg
B:-mg/div
C:-g
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Error in a non automatic weighting instrument is evaluated using the forumula
A:-I + 1/2 e - ΔL - L
B:-I + 1/2 e - ΔL
C:-I + 1/2 e - L
D:-I + 1/2 e + ΔL - L
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-____________ beam scales shall be provided with two identical holes through the beam one on either side of the central knife edge. A:-Class A
B:-Class B
C:-Class C
D:-Class D
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-What is the maximum permissible error prescribed for 2000 litre proving measure used for calibration of vehicle tanks? A:-500 ml
B:-1000 ml
C:-2000 ml
D:-3000 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The graduated length of Working Standard Metre Bar shall be
A:-1010 mm
B:-(1030 ± 1) mm
C:-1030 mm
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-What is the maximum permissible error specified for a 2 kg hexagonal iron weight?
A:-300 mg
B:-30 mg
C:-150 mg
D:-15 mg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Ability of an instrument to react to small variation of load is
A:-Linearity
B:-Discrimination
C:-Eccentricity
D:-Repeatability
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-Every license issued under the Legal Metrology Act and rules there under shall stand cancelled
A:-with demise of the licensee
B:-with dissolution of partnership
C:-with winding up of incorporation
D:-all of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Schedule IX A of the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules 2012 deals with
A:-Verification fee
B:-License fee
C:-Additional fee
D:-User fee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-What is the fee required to be paid for issuing a duplicate licence?
A:-Rupees 250
B:-Rupees 100
C:-Rupees 200
D:-Rupees 500
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-How many rules are there in the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012?
A:-24
B:-26
C:-25
D:-27
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-What is the maximum permissible error for 100 ml Liquor Measures?
A:-± 3 ml
B:-± 2 ml
C:-± 1 ml
D:-± 1.5 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-For weighments of cheaper commodities like scrap iron, which class of beam scale may be used?
A:-G
B:-E
C:-D
D:-F
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-Which rule of Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, 2011 provides declaration regarding retail sale price to be made on packages?
A:-Rule 6(1) d
B:-Rule 6(1) (e)
C:-Rule 6(1) f
D:-Rule 6(1) g
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-What is the maximum permissible error prescribed under the Legal Metrology (PC) Rules, 2011 for a domestic LPG cylinder of 14.2 kg? A:-100 g
B:-150 g
C:-200 g
D:-75 g
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-In the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 the procedure for carrying out calibration of vertical storage tanks is specified in A:-eighth schedule
B:-eleventh schedule
C:-tenth schedule
D:-ninth schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The smallest denomination of cylindrical knob type weight available as per the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011 is A:-5 g
B:-10 g
C:-1 g
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-In order to determine the error in net quantity, what is the number of sample packages to be drawn for a lot size of 3000 packages? A:-80
B:-32
C:-125
D:-50
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-What is the application fee prescribed for preferring any appeal under the Act to the Controller?
A:-Rupees 50
B:-Rupees 200
C:-Rupees 250
D:-Rupees 500
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Which of the following is not a denomination of wooden length measure?
A:-0.5 m
B:-1 m
C:-2 m
D:-5 m
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The Director of Legal Metrology may compound an offence punishable under,
A:-Section 26
B:-Section 40
C:-Section 41
D:-Section 39
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-In case of package which have been stored, the total number of such packages stored is termed as, A:-batch
B:-sample
C:-lot
D:-none
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Which of the following inscription is not made on the box containing working standard weights?
A:-Standard at 20° C
B:-Year of the manufacture
C:-Identification number
D:-Name of the manufacturer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-Declaration of net quantity on the package of which of the following commodity shall be made in weight only? A:-Wood screws
B:-Paints
C:-Nails
D:-Curd
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-The certificate of approval of model shall contain,
A:-Photo of the applicant
B:-Serial number of the weight or measure
C:-A brief description of the model
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-Zero degree Celsius corresponds to,
A:-273.14 Kelvin
B:-273.15 Kelvin
C:-273.01 Kelvin
D:-273.10 Kelvin
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-Out of the following pick out a permitted unit of plane angle
A:-hour
B:-day
C:-minute
D:-steradian
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-The characteristic constant 'k' of a taximeter is expressed in,
A:-rev/km
B:-rev/imp
C:-imp/rev
D:-km/imp
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-What is the fee to be levied to renew a dealing license as per the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012? A:-Rupees 1000
B:-Rupees 2000
C:-Rupees 2500
D:-Rupees 5000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Every person applying for a repair license should have passed at least
A:-Graduation in physics
B:-Diploma in technology
C:-Non-metric trade in ITI
D:-Metric trade in VHSC
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-What is the fee for verification of 5 litre capacity measure as per the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012? A:-Rupees 10
B:-Rupees 5
C:-Rupees 15
D:-Rupees 20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Which rule specifies qualification of Legal Metrology Officer?
A:-Rule 25 of the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012
B:-Rule 28 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
C:-Rule 25 of the Indian Institute of Legal Metrology Rules, 2011
D:-Rule 27 of the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Out of the following which one can be used for making declarations on packages as per the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules 2011?
A:-Hindi in Devnagri script
B:-English
C:-Tamil
D:-Both 1 and 2
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-In the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 verification and stamping of weight or measure is provided under A:-section 15
B:-section 24
C:-section 27
D:-section 22
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-Offences under the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 shall be compounded as provided by
A:-section 49
B:-section 50
C:-section 48
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Suspension of a dealer license on the alleged violation of the Legal Metrology act by the licensee, stands vacated; if the inquiry is not completed within
A:-one week
B:-one month
C:-two months
D:-three months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-Which rule of the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012, mandates a user of weight or measure to exhibit the certificate of verification in the premises?
A:-Rule 23
B:-Rule 22
C:-Rule 25
D:-Rule 24
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-An application for renewal of a license to repair a weight or measure is to be made in the form set out in Schedule A:-IA
B:-IB
C:-IIA
D:-IIB
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-For in situ verification of a weight that shall not be moved from its location; the user of that weight shall report to the LMO at least ______ days in advance of the date, on which the verfication falls due?
A:-30 days
B:-10 days
C:-21 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Which of the following need not be entered in stamping fee register as per the Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012? A:-Number in Census Register
B:-Verification Certificate number
C:-Date of next verification
D:-Serial Number of weight or measure (if any)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-What is the compounding fee prescribed for the use of unverified weight or measure in transaction or protection? A:-Rupees 5000
B:-Rupees 2000
C:-Rupees 1000
D:-Rupees 4000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-In accordance with Indian Terminology, which of the following is correct?
A:-12 34 56.345 67
B:-12 34 56.34 56 7
C:-1 23 456.345 67
D:-1,23,456.345,67
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Which one of the following is not a mandatory declaration on a taximeter?
A:-Name and address of the manufacturer
B:-The characteristic constant 'k'
C:-Serial number of the taximeter
D:-The name symbol of the monetary unit
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-The number `10^5` shall be written in English words as
A:-Lakh
B:-Hundred thousand
C:-Thousand hundred
D:-Billion
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The magnitude of prefix 'giga' is
A:-`"10^9"`
B:-`10^12`
C:-`10^8`
D:-`10^7`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-What is the fee to be deposited for testing of a model of a digital type non automatic weighing instrument? A:-Rupees 1000
B:-Rupees 10000
C:-Rupees 5000
D:-Rupees 2000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-No declaration as to the retail sale price shall be required to be made on any package containing A:-incence sticks
B:-bidi
C:-LPG cylinder of 19kg
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question91:-Penalty for contravention of Packaged Commodities Rules, 2011 is specified in
A:-rule 33
B:-rule 30
C:-rule 32
D:-rule 31
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which section of the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 provides verification of weights and measures by Government Approved Test Centre? A:-Section 24
B:-Section 22
C:-Section 20
D:-Section 21
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Qualification of Legal Metrology Inspector is prescribed by
A:-state government
B:-central government
C:-director of legal metrology
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Maximum capacity of a counter machine shall not be greater than
A:-50 kg
B:-100 kg
C:-25 kg
D:-20 kg
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The nominal length of a fabric or plastic tape measure is the distance between the initial and terminal graduation lines when the tape measure is stretched under an extension of
A:-50 newton
B:-30 newton
C:-20 newton
D:-25 newton
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-What is the length of a surveying chain as provided in the Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011? A:-20 m
B:-50 m
C:-both 1 and 2
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-Bulk meters shall not have a capacity below
A:-150 litre
B:-500 litre
C:-200 litre
D:-100 litre
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Re-verification period of weights or measures is specified in
A:-The Kerala Legal Metrology (Enforcement) Rules, 2012
B:-The Legal Metrology (General) Rules, 2011
C:-The Legal Metrology (Approval of models) Rules, 2011
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Fee payable for verification and stamping of weights and measures is specified in
A:-schedule XII
B:-schedule XI
C:-schedule IX
D:-schedule X
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-User fee payable for verification and stamping of weigh bridge is A:-Rupees 3000
B:-Rupees 2000
C:-Rupees 5000
D:-Rupees 4000
Correct Answer:- Option-C