FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: The Kerala Forest Code and Departmental Rules - Procedure - III PAPER
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 07-03-2019
Question1:-In case of monthly tours, an advance tour programme should be drawn by the Touring Officer and communicated to all concerned, at least, A:-2 days before the commencement
B:-5 days before the commencement
C:-1 week before the commencement
D:-2 weeks before the commencement
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-What is the minimum bid increment for teak timber during e-auction in a Sales Depot?
A:-Rs.500/`"m^3"` or multiple of 500
B:-Rs.200/`"m^3"` or multiple of 200
C:-Rs.100/`"m^3"` or multiple of 100
D:-Rs.50/`"m^3"` or multiple of 50
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Muster Rolls once issued should be valid for?
A:-2 months
B:-45 days
C:-1 month
D:-15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-2400 Trees where marked for Felling in a Teak Plantation for final thinning by the subordinates of Range Forest Officer. How many minimum trees hbefore the commencement of Felling?
A:-240
B:-480
C:-600
D:-720
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-For how much period a 'Register of Forests Offences' has to be retained in office after final completion of all transactions recorded? A:-5 years
B:-10 years
C:-15 years
D:-20 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-For a final felling work in a teak plantation, how much extension of time can be granted to a contractor by the Divisional Forest Officer for the compto payment of penalty?
A:-6 months
B:-3 months
C:-2 months
D:-1 month
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-A Researcher from Kerala Forest Research Institute wants to observe the movement of wild elephants in Wayanad forest area along with collection work. To whom he has to apply for the sanction of permission for the study?
A:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF
B:-Chief Wildlife Warden
C:-Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife)
D:-Wildlife Warden, Wayanad
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-During the marking of teak trees for final felling, how many blazes should be cut?
A:-One blaze about BH
B:-One blaze close to the ground level
C:-One blaze above BH and one close to ground level
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question9:-In the following which is a maintenance work?
A:-Improvement fellings
B:-Timber extraction works
C:-Upkeep of livestock
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The strength of Executive staff and Protective staff for each Division is fixed by?
A:-Divisional Forest Officer
B:-Conservator of Forests
C:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests & HoFF
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Who is the registering authority in Forest Department for ‘B’ category contractors for Forestry works (other than timber operations and civil works) A:-Officer in charge of Division
B:-Officer in charge of Circle
C:-Officer in charge of Range
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The following EMD has to be deposited to participate in e-Auction of teak timber at Depot
A:-Rs. 10,000/-
B:-Rs. 20,000/-
C:-Rs. 25,000/-
D:-Rs. 50,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-For a Section Forest Officer what is the maximum time limit given for Reserve verification and to report irregularity committed during preceding re A:-15 days
B:-30 days
C:-45 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-The selection of papers for destruction at the close of financial year in a Forest Division shall be made in accordance with the instructions in the m A:-Kerala Account Code
B:-Manual of Office Procedure
C:-Office Manual
D:-Kerala Treasury Code
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The Muster Roll must be prepared and written up
A:-Daily
B:-On alternate days
C:-Weekly
D:-Fortnightly
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question16:-Which is the e-Bill portal for claim of settlements by Drawing and Disbursing officers (DDOs)?
A:-BIMS
B:-BAMS
C:-SPARK
D:-PIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Tenders should be invited when estimated value of the store to be purchased is above
A:-Rs. 15,000/-
B:-Rs. 50,000/-
C:-Rs. 1,00,000/-
D:-Rs. 75,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-After the receipt of an Occurrence Report and Form A, the Range Forest Officer after proper enquiry, submits a report in Form B to the Divisional Fsubmitted within what time?
A:-15 days
B:-1 month
C:-2 months
D:-3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-While checking the Timber Returns in Form No. 8 by the clerk at Division Office, which of the following points should be noted? A:-That the arithmetical calculations are correct
B:-That the seigniorage rates sanctioned for Division have not been exceeded or short claimed
C:-That Revenue not realised is taken to Form No. 9
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Who shall control the Non-Gazetted staff of the Department dealing finally with question on appointment, promotions, postings, transfer, retireme A:-Administrative Officer
B:-Finance Officer
C:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF
D:-Forest Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-Which category of contractor for Forestry works (other than timber operations and civil works) is entitled to participate in tender for works up to 5 A:-Category A
B:-Category B
C:-Category C
D:-Category A and B
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question22:-In case of Hardwood if the successful bidder in an e-Auction from Depot clears all his dues, how many days are allowed to him to remove logs witAcceptance Letter
A:-25 days
B:-30 days
C:-40 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-In case of Softwood, if the successful bidder in an e-auction from Forest Depot clears all his dues, how many days are allowed to him to remove loAcceptance Letter?
A:-25 days
B:-30 days
C:-40 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-All stock of timber and other items in a Forest Depot should be verified by a Relieving Officer,
A:-Before taking charge
B:-In 15 days
C:-In 30 days
D:-In 45 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-In which Form the register for all receipts and issues of Books and Maps should be maintained in a Division office? A:-Form No. 5
B:-Form No. 6
C:-Form No. 10
D:-Form No. 25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question26:-Entries regarding observations on annual flow of stream as affected by denudation or reafforestation of catchement areas are done by a Divisional A:-Plantation Journal
B:-Reserve Book
C:-Divisional Forest Journal
D:-Forest Atlas
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The Divisional Forest Officer, Thrissur, was inspecting a Final Felling area where the work was in progress. Measurements of 600 logs were seen enminimum number of logs he should check measure?
A:-30
B:-60
C:-120
D:-150
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-What is the maximum limit for the Divisional Forest Officer to write off an irrecoverable revenue at a time? A:-Rs. 10,000/-
B:-Rs. 8,000/-
C:-Rs. 3,000/-
D:-Rs. 5,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-For the sale of hardwood and softwood by Kerala Forest Department, what is the percentage of GST (SGST+CGST) to be collected? A:-28%
B:-18%
C:-12%
D:-5%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Root pieces of finally cleaned sandal weighing not less than 7.50 kg comes under the classification
A:-Bagradad
B:-Roots, 1st Class
C:-Roots, 2nd Class
D:-Roots, 3rd Class
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-How much is the yearly allowance for uniform for a Forest Driver?
A:-Rs. 2,000/-
B:-Rs. 3,000/-
C:-Rs. 4,000/-
D:-Rs. 5,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-What should be the height of seedlings to be attained for second part payment to a contractor for forestry works, while raising root trainer nursery A:-15 cm
B:-20 cm
C:-25 cm
D:-30 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-During e-Auction of timber at a Depot, for making balance payments for the accepted lots by successful bidders, Acceptance Letter will be commu A:-Registered Post
B:-E-mail
C:-Ordinary Post
D:-Speed post
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-In which all offices of Forest Department, ‘Register of Forest Offences’ is maintained?
A:-Range Office and Division Office
B:-Timber Depot and Range Office
C:-Range Office, Division Office and Circle Office
D:-Timber Depot, Range Office and Division Office
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-Who is responsible for the adequacy of the provisions in the Plan of Operations, as well as for executing the plan? A:-Divisional Forest Officer
B:-Range Forest Officer
C:-Conservator of Forests
D:-Chief Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Who shall conduct survey of growing stock, enumeration of trees and analysis of stems to determine the rate of growth of the principal aspects wiconditions of each locality?
A:-Range Forest Officer
B:-Working Plan Officer
C:-Divisional Forest Officer
D:-Chief Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The register of boundary description in Division Offices and Range Offices are maintained in
A:-Form A
B:-Form B
C:-Form D
D:-In a suitable Form
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-A Range Forest Officer took charge of a Range. Some of the timber which he took charge is stored at places outside the Headquarters. How many any deficiency, failing which he will be held responsible?
A:-15 days
B:-30 days
C:-45 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Who shall be primarily responsible for the safety of all records in Division Office and for producing them whenever demanded? A:-Senior Superintendent
B:-Junior Superintendent
C:-Head Accountant
D:-Clerk in charge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-Revision of Schedule of Rate for a particular item of work was required in a Division. Who has to approve the revised rate?
A:-Government
B:-Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF
D:-Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-This application for registration in the territorial wing of Forest Department as ‘B’ category contractor for forestry works (other than timber operatiauthority. To whom the contractor shall prefer appeal
A:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF
B:-Officer in charge of the Forest Region
C:-Officer in charge of Circle
D:-Officer in Charge of Division
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-At a thinning site, 4th class poles are registered
A:-Individually
B:-In lots of 50
C:-In lots of 100
D:-In lots of 200
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Advices for recovery of amounts by the Divisional Forest Officer, for the realisation of dues to Government under Revenue Recovery Act should be i A:-Not later than 2 months from the date of default
B:-Not later than 6 months from the date of default
C:-Not later than 3 months from the date of default
D:-Not later than One year from the date of default
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-For submission of estimates for selection and marking of sandal trees, a Range Forest Officer should check A:-Not less than 20% of sandal trees
B:-Not less than 30% of sandal trees
C:-Not less than 40% of sandal trees
D:-Not less than 10% of sandal trees
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question45:-A Beat Forest Officer and Section Forest Officer jointly detect the commission of a forest offence. In how much time they have to submit the OccurOfficer?
A:-24 Hours
B:-12 Hours
C:-6 Hours
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-What is the validity of the registration of a contractor for forestry works (other than timber operations and civil works)? A:-1 financial year
B:-2 financial years
C:-3 financial years
D:-5 financial years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Why feeding hours are fixed for Department elephants?
A:-To check the proper usage of rations issued
B:-To get maximum working hours
C:-To have sufficient time for sleep
D:-To have better digestion to elephants
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Atleast how many days a Range Forest Officer is expected to spend in a month for outdoor inspection?
A:-7 days
B:-10 days
C:-15 days
D:-20 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-Who is competent to write off the loss of a Measurement Book after taking disciplinary action if needed?
A:-Range Officer
B:-Division Forest Officer
C:-Officer in charge of Circle
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The minimum bid increment for firewood during e-Auction in a Depot is
A:-Rs. 5/ MT or multiple of 5
B:-Rs. 10/ MT or multiple of 10
C:-Rs. 25/ MT or multiple of 25
D:-Rs. 50/MT or multiple of 50
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-A Divisional Forest Officer is having full powers to pay actual costs for working down thondi upto
A:-Rs. 5,000/-
B:-Rs. 10,000/-
C:-Rs. 20,000/-
D:-Rs. 25,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-What is the maximum time allowed for a Relieving Forest Officer after assumption of office to bring to notice any deficiency or defect in work, stor A:-45 days
B:-1 month
C:-2 weeks
D:-1 week
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The format of an Office Order Book is prescribed in
A:-Kerala Financial Code
B:-Kerala Service Rules
C:-Manual of Office Procedure
D:-Secretariat Manual
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-A copy of every reserve notification and enumeration of rights shall be kept in a well bound volume called the 'Register of Reserved Forests' in A:-Range Office
B:-Range Office and Division Office
C:-Range, Division and Circle Offices
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-A Beat Forest Officer/Section Forest Officer, authorised by the Range Officer to record the measurements in a final felling area where work is in prmeasurements in field in
A:-Marking Register
B:-Yield Register
C:-Plantation Journal
D:-Field Measurement Book
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-All Marking Registers should be carefully preserved for a period of
A:-10 years
B:-45 years
C:-20 years
D:-30 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-'Cheria' is a classification of
A:-Teakwood
B:-Redsander
C:-Sandalwood
D:-Rosewood
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-The minimum bid increment for rosewood in an e-Auction at a Depot is
A:-Rs. 1000/`"m^3"` or multiple of 1000
B:-Rs. 500/`"m^3"` or multiple of 500
C:-Rs. 200/`"m^3"` or multiple of 200
D:-Rs. 100/`"m^3"` or multiple of 100
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-In case of doubt regarding a rule in Forest Code, who reserves the right for interpretation?
A:-Government
B:-Advocate General
C:-Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF
D:-Law Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-A Divisional Forest Officer shall inspect all Reserve Forests under his jurisdiction
A:-Once in 3 months
B:-Once in 6 months
C:-Once in 2 months
D:-Once in a month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-A Gazetted Forest Officer was transferred from his present station. The provision of which of the following regulates his/her transfer of charge A:-Kerala Account Code
B:-Kerala Forest Code
C:-Kerala Treasury Code
D:-Kerala Financial Code
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-The Manager/Superintendent of Divisional Forest Office, can sign the fair copies of communication approved by the Divisional Forest Officer intend A:-Upto and below the offices of the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests and HoFF
B:-Upto and below the offices of the AddI. Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Upto and below the offices of the Chief Conservator of Forests
D:-Upto and below the offices of the Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Who will be responsible for all Acts of omission and commission of a contract if the contractor has authorised another person by a Power of Attorn A:-Authorised person
B:-Employees of the contractor
C:-Contractor himself
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Who gives the sanction for the opening or closure of a Sale Depot where timber or forest produce is normally stored for sale? A:-Government
B:-Divisional Forest Officer
C:-Conservator of Forests
D:-Chief Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-What is the maximum financial limit for the purchase of Stores without inviting quotation/tender?
A:-Rs. 25,000/-
B:-Rs. 15,000/-
C:-Rs. 20,000/-
D:-Rs. 10,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The Contractor who undertook a civil work is illiterate. How his endorsement to the effect that he accepted the measurements recorded in a Measu A:-His thump impression alone is needed
B:-No recordings needed since he can neither read nor write
C:-Record the endorsement ‘I accept the measurement’ and get his thump impression
D:-His thump impression should be taken in presence of an independent witness, whose attestation should be obtained Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-Which of the following is having the rules regarding creation of temporary establishments?
A:-Kerala Treasury Code
B:-Kerala Financial Code
C:-Kerala Budget Manual
D:-Kerala Forest Code
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Each lot of rosewood logs (other than export class) in e-Auction of timber at a Depot should not be more than A:-`"4m^3"`
B:-`"3m^3"`
C:-`"2m^3"`
D:-`"1m^3"`
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-How long a ‘Timber Disposal Register’ shall be maintained in a Forest Office?
A:-Has to be permanently preserved
B:-5 years
C:-10 years
D:-20 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-How much percentage is allowed for a Divisional Forest Officer to sanction write off sandalwood due to dryage? A:-1%
B:-2%
C:-5%
D:-10%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-During execution of work in a Forest area, if any religious edifices are found, to whom it should be reported promptly? A:-District Collector
B:-State Archaeologist
C:-Superintendent of Police
D:-Revenue Divisional Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-In the Range Forest Officer required additional time for enquiry on an Occurrence Report than the usual time, how much additional time he can ta A:-15 days
B:-25 days
C:-30 days
D:-45 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-What should be the minimum size of a blaze while marking trees for felling?
A:-15 cm square
B:-22 cm square
C:-25 cm square
D:-30 cm square
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-What is the amount of solvency required for the 'A' Category contractor for forestry works?
A:-20 lakhs
B:-15 lakhs
C:-10 lakhs
D:-5 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-Each lot of Export class teak in e-Auction of timber at a Depot should be
A:-Not more than `"1m^3"`
B:-Not more than `"2m^3"`
C:-2 logs
D:-1 log
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Which computerised system caters to the personal administration, pay roll and other accounts activities of Govt. Establishments? A:-SPARK
B:-BAMS
C:-BIMS
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question77:-For the sale of firewood by Kerala Forest Department, what is the percentage of GST (SGST+CGST) to be collected? A:-Nil
B:-4%
C:-5%
D:-10%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-A Divisional Forest Officer shall be on tour for a minimum of
A:-7 days
B:-10 days
C:-15 days
D:-20 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-In which Form, the Stock Register of cleaned Sandal wood in final cleaning Depot is maintained?
A:-In Form B
B:-In Form D
C:-In Form C
D:-In Form A
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-During marking of trees for felling in a final thinning coupe, which of the following principle is followed for recording the height of the tree A:-Height from ground to tip of the tree
B:-Length of utilizable bole
C:-Height of tree up to the 1st branch
D:-Height of the tree above BH
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question81:-A contractor under ‘A’ category for forestry works (other than timber operations and civil works) has to remit a registration fee of A:-Rs. 25,000/-
B:-Rs. 20,000/-
C:-Rs. 15,000/-
D:-Rs. 10,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-What is the GST (SGST+CGST) to be collected for the sale of confiscated vehicles (Condemned/confiscated/thondy) A:-28%
B:-18%
C:-12%
D:-Nil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-The amount of EMD shall be __________ % (rounded to the nearest rupee) of the total estimated cost of the Stores tendered for A:-0.5
B:-1
C:-2
D:-2.5
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-‘Performance Security’ is to be obtained from every successful bidder of Stores for a contract value above A:-Rs. 1,00,000/-
B:-Rs. 3,00,000/-
C:-Rs. 5,00,000/-
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-As per delegation of powers for forestry works (other than timber operations and civil works), the Divisional Forest Officer can sanction tender exc A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-15%
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-The EMD to be deposited to participate in e-Auction of Teak poles and firewood in Dumping Depot is
A:-Rs. 50,000/-
B:-Rs. 25,000/-
C:-Rs. 20,000/-
D:-Rs. 10,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-In which Form the Divisional Forest Officer has to maintain the register of sanctioned estimates
A:-Form No. 13
B:-Form No. 38
C:-Form No. 58
D:-Form No. 123
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-Which Appendix of the Forest Code contains instructions for writing up the ‘Confidential Reports’ issued by Government in the Public Department A:-Appendix X
B:-Appendix XV
C:-Appendix XX
D:-Appendix XVIII
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-In Form No. 79, when a payee signs in Vernacular, the amount acknowledged should be noted in
A:-Vernacular
B:-English
C:-Vernacular and English
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Which is the Form in the Kerala Financial Code for preparing Transfer of charge of Gazetted Officers?
A:-Form No. 7
B:-Form No. 9
C:-Form No. 5
D:-Form No 4
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-In exceptional cases where check measurements have not been carried out, the reasons should be clearly recorded in connected records. But this A:-Timber and Firewood
B:-Ivory and Sandalwood
C:-Ebony and other costly produce
D:-All of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-The Signature of the contractor or his authorized agent should be obtained in the measurement book after each set of measurements, with the en A:-Measured in my presence
B:-I accept the measurement
C:-I agree to measurement
D:-I promise the measurement
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Transfer of charge of Depots should be reported in
A:-Form No.114
B:-Form No.30
C:-Form No. 73A
D:-Form No. 45
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-In which Form the report of seizure of any forest produce should be prepared in order to report the same to the Magistrate having jurisdiction? A:-Form D
B:-Form B
C:-Form A
D:-Form C
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-To control felling and regeneration, each felling series has separate calculation of
A:-Species
B:-Estimate costs
C:-Yield
D:-Terrain
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-For exchanging information, every Beat Forest Officer shall meet his neighbouring Beat Forest Officer as often as he can. This should be done at le A:-Twice in a month
B:-Twice in a week
C:-Once in a month
D:-Once in a week
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-In the following, which statement is correct?
A:-Office copies of confidential reports shall be kept in Range Office
B:-Office copies of confidential reports shall be kept in Divisional Forest Office
C:-Office copies of confidential reports shall be kept in Circle Office
D:-None of the above is correct
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-What is the minimum number of Beat Forest Officers to be deputed for performing Beat duty during night? A:-4
B:-1
C:-3
D:-2
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Through which computerized system the Departments can allocate funds to their field officers, as soon as the budget is released? A:-SPARK
B:-BAMS
C:-BIMS
D:-PIMS
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-A Divisional Forest Officer shall conduct inspection of atleast one Range within his jurisdiction
A:-In a week
B:-In a fortnight
C:-In a month
D:-In two months
Correct Answer:- Option-C