FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: A Handbook of Prison and the Kerala Sub Jail Rules (Paper I)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 07-03-2019
Question1:-The Kerala Prison Rules came in to existence
A:-1958
B:-1959
C:-1960
D:-1961
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-During the absence of Jail Superintendent who shall perform his duties
A:-Warder
B:-Head Warder
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Who among the following is not an Ex-Officio Visitor of Jails?
A:-Sessions Judge
B:-Collector
C:-Deputy Director of Collegiate Education
D:-District Educational Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-If the Superintendent receive notice of Civil Suit, his action will be to
A:-Forward the notice to the Inspector General of Prisons with full statement of facts
B:-Defend on behalf Government
C:-Forward the notice to the Government Pleader
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Which of the following officer is eligible for getting good conduct stripes and rewards?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Which of the following article is not kept in the passage between the main gates?
A:-Clock
B:-Weighing Machine
C:-Notice Board
D:-Rifle
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Admission of prisoner in to Jail is made on the strength of
A:-Warrant signed by the competent authority
B:-Bail bond
C:-Authorisation letter from Police Department
D:-F.I.R. copy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-First Prison for women in Kerala was at
A:-Kozhikode
B:-Neyyattinkara
C:-Viyur
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Prisoners employed on prison services such as cooks and sweepers who work on Sundays and holidays are awarded ______________ days of remi A:-1
B:-2
C:-4
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Appointing authority of Non-Official Visitors
A:-The Government
B:-The Inspector General of Prisons
C:-The Superintendent
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The executive management relating to all internal matters in the jail is vested on
A:-Sessions Judge
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-When a Member of Legislative Assembly is admitted to a Jail, the Superintendent of the Jail shall immediately intimate the fact to the A:-Speaker of Legislative Assembly
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Home Secretary
D:-Home Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-A prisoner is sentenced on the 1st January to Two months imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000/- or in default to one month’s alternative imprisonon
A:-28th February
B:-31st March
C:-1st April
D:-30th April
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Sanctioning authority to grant Casual Leave to all subordinates in a Jail
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The Chief of the Jail Department shall visit the jails at least ___________ times in a calendar year. A:-One
B:-Two
C:-Three
D:-Four
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The Term of a Non-Official Visitors is
A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Who is authorised to sanction Rewards to private persons for assisting the recapture of an escaped prisoner? A:-Deputy Jailer
B:-Jailer
C:-Superintendent
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-A prisoner sentenced on 1st day of January to one months’ imprisonment should be released on A:-1st day of February
B:-Last day of January
C:-Last day of February
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Educated prisoners are permitted for reading at night up to
A:-8 p.m.
B:-9.30 p.m.
C:-10 p.m.
D:-10.30 p.m.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Power to sanction change in dietary in Prison Department as a whole is vested on A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Government
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The diet of prisoner in hospital shall be entirely under the control of
A:-Inspector General of Prison
B:-Superintendent
C:-Medical Officer
D:-Prisoner
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Who is the Chairman of Advisory Board to investigate and report on the sentences of prisoners? A:-Home Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Home Secretary
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Who is the authority to grant wages to prisoners?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Application for Emergency Leave shall be addressed to the concerned
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Home Secretary
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Who shall be the Channel of Communication between the Government and Officers of the Jail Department? A:-Home Secretary
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Superintendent
D:-Chief Welfare Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Who submit the Annual detailed report on the administration of Jails of the previous year to the Government? A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Administrative Officer
C:-Inspector General of Prisons
D:-Programme Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Final selection of prisoners to open prison shall be made by
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Central Jail Superintendent
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Maximum time allowed for an interview to a prisoner is
A:-10 Minutes
B:-20 Minutes
C:-30 Minutes
D:-45 Minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The Ex-Officio Superintendent of the Criminal Wards attached to the T.B. Hospital
A:-Jail Superintendent
B:-Medical Officer in charge
C:-Welfare Officer
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Who appoint the Chief Welfare Officer in the Prison Headquarters?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Programme Officer
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Which of the duties mentioned is the duty of a welfare officer?
A:-He shall be in control over receipts and expenditure of the jail
B:-He shall plan for the programme for the mental development and general welfare of prisoners C:-He shall prepare and maintain social case records of prisoners
D:-He shall make use of the pre-release programme
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The Gate Keeper submit gate register daily to the
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-First Open Prison started at
A:-Nettukaltheri
B:-Cheemani
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-The Superintendent can sanction Special Remission not exceeding ____________ days in one year. A:-30
B:-45
C:-60
D:-90
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The Chief Executive Officer of the Jail is
A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Who is the responsible person to intimate the fact of death or illness of Prisoner to the relatives of such prisoner? A:-Welfare Officer
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-How many days of Special Remission can be granted by the Inspector General of Prisons? A:-Maximum 30 days
B:-Maximum 45 days
C:-Maximum 60 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-How many days of Emergency Leave can be granted by the Superintendent of Jail? A:-Maximum 5 days
B:-Maximum 7 days
C:-Maximum 15 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Who should sanction Refunds of Amounts remitted into Treasuries by mistakes?
A:-Government
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Director of Treasuries
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Who is the authorised person to draw and disburse the Salary and Allowances to the employees of a Jail? A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The Ex-Officio Chairman of the Board consisting the Official and Non-Official Visitors A:-Superintendent
B:-District Sessions Judge
C:-District Collector
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Who is the Pension Sanctioning Authority of gazetted officers in the prison department? A:-Accountant General (A&E)
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Chief Accounts Officer
D:-Chief Finance Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-Which of the following cadre is not included in the Upper Subordinate Establishments? A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Who is the responsible person for the custody of Warrants?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Male warder establishment consists of
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Head Warder
C:-Warders
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Who shall fix the number of Convict Warders in a Jail?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Who is in charge of clothing store in a Jail?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Whose previous sanction is required for starting a New Industry in a Jail? A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Programme Officer
C:-Chief Welfare Officer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-How many Convict warders shall be fixed without Government sanction? A:-2% of Jail population
B:-3% of Jail population
C:-5% of Jail population
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-If there is no Deputy Jailer in a jail, who shall performed his duties? A:-Senior most Assistant Jailer
B:-Head Warder
C:-Chief Warder
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Who among the following is an ex-officio visitor of the Central Prisons? A:-The Inspector General of Police
B:-The Director of Health Services
C:-The Director of Agriculture
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Who is the custodian of Prisoners’ private clothing?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Assistant Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Who shall be present at interview of female prisoner?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Female Warder
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-One paper and one weekly is provided to every _____________ prisoner. A:-10
B:-15
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Emergency Leave shall be granted up to a maximum of ______________ days at a time. A:-15
B:-20
C:-25
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Ordinary Leave shall be granted up to a maximum of _____________ days at a time. A:-15
B:-20
C:-30
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-As a rule the guard shall not be turned out under arms for saluting purposes after ________________ hours. A:-6 p.m.
B:-8 p.m.
C:-9 p.m.
D:-10 p.m.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Which of the following is a prison offence?
A:-Quarrelling with other prisoners
B:-Making groundless complaints
C:-Showing disrespect to jail officer
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Arms are under the custody of
A:-Superintend
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Gate keeper will be under the control of
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-What are the articles to be kept between gates?
A:-Notice Board
B:-Wall almirah
C:-Spare handcuffs in a secure place
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Convict cook is appointed In the proportion of
A:-1:15 prisoners
B:-1:20 prisoners
C:-1:25 prisoners
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-How many quantity of gingelly or coconut oil shall be provided to female prisoners daily? A:-14 ml
B:-18 ml
C:-20 ml
D:-25 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Diameter of cotton rope for execution purposes
A:-1.5 cm
B:-2.0 cm
C:-2.5 cm
D:-3.0 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-How much special guard of warders shall be deputed to watch the prisoner placed in the condemned cell? A:-2 warder
B:-3 warder
C:-4 warder
D:-5 warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The number of persons who may interview a prisoner at one time limited to
A:-Three
B:-Four
C:-Five
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The name of every convicted prisoners shall be entered in the convict register serially numbered from A:-1 to 1000
B:-1 to 5000
C:-1 to 10000
D:-1 to 20000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-The name of every Civil prisoners shall be entered in the Register of Civil Prisoners serially numbered from A:-1 to 5000
B:-1 to 3000
C:-1 to 2000
D:-1 to 1000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Maximum Remission awarded to a prisoner is
A:-One-third part of the sentence
B:-Two-third part of the sentence
C:-60 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Maximum period of Home Leave that may be granted at a time is
A:-10 days
B:-12 days
C:-15 days
D:-20 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Convict Nursing Orderlies are appointed in the proportion of
A:-1:10 patients
B:-1:15 patients
C:-1:20 patients
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-How many days of Special Remission shall be granted for special services?
A:-30 days in a year
B:-45 days in a year
C:-60 days in a year
D:-90 days in a year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Which one is not applicable for granting Emergency Leave?
A:-Death of father
B:-Serious illness of mother
C:-Serious illness of wife
D:-Death of brother-in-law
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Who is the counselor of prisoner?
A:-Medical officer
B:-Welfare officer
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The warrant of a prisoner who dies in Jail shall be returned to the court within ___________ hours of his death. A:-12 hours
B:-24 hours
C:-36 hours
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Who among is not included in the group of convict officers?
A:-Convict night watchman
B:-Convict overseers
C:-Convict warders
D:-Head warders
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-If a convict dies before his release, the gratuity earned by him shall
A:-Lapse to the Government
B:-Handed over to his relatives
C:-Deposited common welfare of the prisoners
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-How much amount shall be paid to a talented prisoner, who manufactured special variety of articles? A:-10% of profit
B:-15% of profit
C:-25% of profit
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Diet of Individual prisoner for less than one month may be modified on the recommendation of A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Medical officer
D:-Welfare officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-The permanent strength of the warder establishment shall be determined by
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Accountant General
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The duty of escorting prisoners rests on the police, but in times of emergency ___________ will perform this duty. A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The percentage of prisoners to be employed as cooks
A:-2% of the Jail population
B:-3% of the Jail population
C:-4% of the Jail population
D:-5% of the Jail population
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Who is the responsible person for the execution of labour of prisoners and assigning their work?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Who shall be responsible for the smartness, cleanliness of warders and all times properly dressed?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Chief warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Who is the authority to execute Medical Officer’s written order regarding the sick in hospitalization?
A:-Warder
B:-Head warder
C:-Jailer
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Which of following is a minor punishment?
A:-Forfeiture of remission exceeding three days
B:-Forfeiture of prison privileges above three months
C:-Permanent reduction from higher to lower grade
D:-Formal warning
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Who is in charge of the Audio -Visual programmes arranged for prisoners?
A:-Welfare Officer
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Making groundless complaint is
A:-Crime
B:-Prison offence
C:-Civil wrong
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Which Kerala Prison Rule dealt with prisoners’ hunger strikes?
A:-Rule 283
B:-Rule 284
C:-Rule 285
D:-Rule 286
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-As per Kerala Prison Rules, a member of the Medical Department no below the rank of __________________ shall be Medical Officer of a Central A:-Civil Surgeon
B:-Psychiatrist
C:-Assistant Surgeon
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The Warders carrying baton or lathi, when they are on duty. The length of baton or lathi is
A:-70.5 cm
B:-73.5 cm
C:-76.2 cm
D:-78.3 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which of following officer shall not be permitted to keep cattle or other farm stock within the Jail premises? A:-Warder
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailer
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Minimum height requirement for the recruitment of male warder
A:-1.562 meters
B:-1.651 meters
C:-1.695 meters
D:-1.699 meters
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Who is the Secretary of Advisory Board to investigate and report on the sentences of prisoners?
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Superintendent
C:-Programme Officer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Which is the following duty of convict overseers?
A:-To maintain order and discipline in his ward, squad and workshop
B:-To report any signs of sickness among prisoners
C:-To escort prisoners when required
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which one is a major punishment?
A:-Forfeiture of remission earned, in excess of 9 days
B:-Formal warning
C:-Penal diet
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-The upper subordinate establishment consist of
A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Maximum number of convict officers In jail shall not exceed
A:-5% of the daily average population
B:-10% of the daily average population
C:-15% of the daily average population
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-A prisoner is sentenced on 1st July to two periods six months’ imprisonment for two offences. On appeal the first sentence is quashed on 31st Aug A:-30th November
B:-31st December
C:-1st January
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Who should determined the correct age of a prisoner, when the age of a prisoner mentioned in the committal warrant or judgment is evidently no A:-Superintendent
B:-Jail Medical Officer
C:-District Medical Officer
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-B