FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Act and Rules Special Services Rules and Standing Orders (Paper I)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 07-03-2019
Question1:-Who will preside at the meeting convened for a motion of no confidence against a standing committee chairperson?
A:-Chairperson
B:-Revenue Divisional Officer
C:-Returning Officer
D:-An Officer authorized by the State Election Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-The part of the Indian Constitution having the provisions of the municipalities
A:-Part IX
B:-Part IX A
C:-Part IV A
D:-Part XIV A
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-The powers and responsibilities of the municipalities are listed in which schedule of the Constitution of India?
A:-IX th
B:-X th
C:-XI th
D:-XII th
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-Among the following, which one is not a mandatory function of municipalities?
A:-Soil Conservation
B:-Storm water Drainage
C:-Regulating Building Construction
D:-Protection of public land from encroachment
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Minimum number of Councillors there in a municipality having a population upto 20000
A:-20
B:-22
C:-25
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Strength of a Municipal Corporation Council having a population of 5 Lakhs will be
A:-55
B:-60
C:-65
D:-70
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-Controlling and supervisory authority over the public health establishment of the local authority as per the provisions of Public Health act is
A:-Health Officer
B:-Secretary
C:-Chairman
D:-District Medical Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-Who is the authority to prohibit the Assembly of more than 50 persons in local area in the event of prevalance of a notified infectious disease?
A:-District Collector
B:-Magistrate having Local Jurisdiction
C:-DMO
D:-Public Health Director
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Licensing Authority to grant a licence under Kerala Cinema Regulation Act 1958?
A:-Tahasil
B:-The District Collector
C:-Council
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The fine that may be imposed on the owner or the person in charge of a cinematography for using any place in contravention of the provisions of the Cinema Regulation Act 1958 A:-up to Rs.10,000
B:-up to Rs.15,000
C:-up to Rs.20,000
D:-up to Rs.25,000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The fee prescribed for renewing a licence under the Kerala Cinemas Regulation Rules 1988 for the Permanent Theatre is ________
A:-Rs.500
B:-Rs.1000
C:-Rs.5000
D:-Rs.10000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The citizens charter published by the Municipality should be renewed and updated periodically in
A:-every 6 months
B:-every year
C:-5 years
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-In any disputes between Municipality and any Panchayath or between among Municipalities regarding to any matter, Government may take a decision thereupon or refer to _________ A:-Ombudsman for LSGIS
B:-Tribunal for LS GIS
C:-Coordination Committee for Decentralization
D:-Administrative Reforms Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Number of seats to be reserved for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes in a Municipal Council shall be determined by
A:-Election Commission
B:-Returning officer
C:-Government
D:-Delimitation Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-Who is responsible for reporting a causal vacancy in the office of The Councillor to the Election Commission?
A:-Chairman
B:-Regional Joint Director
C:-Returning Officer
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Election to fill a casual vacancy in the office of a Councillor shall be held within __________ period
A:-3 months
B:-5 months
C:-6 months
D:-9 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-Chairman of the state Development Council shall be
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Minister For Local Self Government
D:-Vice Chairman State Planning Board
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The authority authorised to suspend a municipal employee from service as per Kerala Municipality (control over officers) Rules 2011
A:-Secretary
B:-Regional Joint Director (Urban Affairs)
C:-Director of Urban Affairs
D:-Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Family annual income limit prescribed for the eligibility of unemployment allowance in Kerala is _________
A:-Rs.12,000/-
B:-Rs.22,375/-
C:-Rs.50,000/-
D:-Rs.1,00,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Fee prescribed for temporary licence as per the Places of Public Resort Rules-1965 in respect of a temporary building having a plinth area of `"100 m^2"` or less for a month A:-Rs.50/-
B:-Rs.100/-
C:-Rs.200/-
D:-Rs.500/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The authority to authorise the payment and repayment of money relating to the municipality is
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Council
D:-Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Notice time prescribed for a council meeting to discuss a no confidence motion against the Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson is not less than __________ clear days A:-3
B:-7
C:-10
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-The published Annual Administration Report of a municipality should be forwarded to the Director of Urban Affairs before ________ of the succeeding Year
A:-June 30
B:-July 31
C:-September 30
D:-December 31
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-Who is the responsible officer for preparing and renewing the voters list to each ward of a municipality?
A:-Returning Officer
B:-Assistant Returning Officer
C:-Booth Level Officer
D:-Electoral Registration Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Which among the following tax should be the first charge on the building and land upon as per law?
A:-Building Tax
B:-Profession Tax
C:-Property Tax
D:-Basic Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question26:-Procedure prescribed as per Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules 1996 for realizing a loss from an officer who is responsible for the loss as detected by the auditors
A:-By a Demand Notice
B:-By show Cause Notice
C:-Charge/ Surcharge Notice
D:-Charge/ Surcharge Certificate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-The time limit prescribed for presenting the annual accounts of a Municipality to the Kerala State Audit Department in the Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules is __________ A:-Within 3 months from the close of financial year
B:-Within 4 months from the close of financial year
C:-Within 5 months from the close of financial year
D:-Within 6 months from the close of financial year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Which among the following is not a reason for disqualification for registration in an electoral roll of a Municipality?
A:-Not a citizen of India
B:-Is of unsound Mind
C:-To be a nonresident Indian
D:-Less than 18 years of age
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Who is the appeal authority against an order of an Electoral Registration Officer regarding the process of preparing Electoral Roll?
A:-District Election Officer
B:-Secretary
C:-Regional Joint Director
D:-Returning Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-What is the minimum age limit prescribed for a candidate for contesting as a Councillor?
A:-18 years
B:-21 years
C:-25 years
D:-30 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Fee prescribed for registration of marriages for general category under Kerala Registration of Marriages (Common) Rules 2008 is
A:-100
B:-75
C:-50
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Who is the Local Registrar of marriages under Hindu Marriages Act?
A:-Health Inspector Gr-I
B:-Health in Supervisor
C:-Health Officer
D:-Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-The time limit prescribed for reporting the occurrence of birth and death to the Local Registrar is within ___________ days.
A:-30
B:-21
C:-14
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-The rules framed to formulate the steps to be taken against stray dogs menace in India is ________
A:-The Performing Animals Rules 1973
B:-The Transport of Animals Rules 1978
C:-Animal Birth Control Rules 2001
D:-Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Animal Market Rules 2001
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-The maximum allowable period for repayment of any money borrowed by a Municipality under the Local Authorities Loans Act 1963.
A:-30 years
B:-40 years
C:-50 years
D:-60 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-Among the following, which category is not eligible for contesting for election for holding the office of Municipal Councillor?
A:-University employees
B:-Anganwadi employees
C:-Balawadi employees
D:-Asha workers
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-What is the time limit prescribed for lodging an Account of election expenses by all the contesting candidates from the date of election?
A:-15 days
B:-30 days
C:-60 days
D:-90 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-What is the minimum and maximum limit of Profession Tax leviable from a person or a firm in a half year?
A:-Rs.180 - Rs.1500
B:-Rs.150 - Rs.1250
C:-Rs.180 - Rs.1250
D:-Rs.120 - Rs.1250
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question39:-Public Health Act prescribes every Municipality to earmark fund for the advancement of Public Health in its local area to a minimum of _________ percent of its revenue other than Government grants.
A:-10%
B:-20%
C:-30%
D:-40%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-A casual vacancy in the office of the Councillor shall be reported to the State Election Commission within _________ days of occurrence of vacancy.
A:-7
B:-10
C:-40
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Deduction in Property Tax allowable to a building constructed in a tertiary zone is _________
A:-10% of Basic Property Tax
B:-15% of Basic Property Tax
C:-20% of Basic Property Tax
D:-25% of Basic Property Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Which section in the Kerala Municipalities Act empowers the Chairperson to direct to execute any work without prior sanction of the council in an emergency situation? A:-14
B:-15(2)
C:-15(3)
D:-15(4)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-The vision document prepared by the municipality for ensuring better health and sanitation services as per National Urban Sanitation Policy is known as
A:-Master plan
B:-City Sanitation plan
C:-Total sanitation document
D:-Detailed project report
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Which among the following comes under the category of hazardous waste?
A:-e-waste
B:-Organic waste
C:-Pesticides
D:-Plastic waste
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Who is the authority to decide a street alignment in a municipality?
A:-Secretary
B:-Council
C:-Chief Town Planner
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-The date on which the Registration of Birth and Death become made compulsory in Kerala
A:-1st November 1956
B:-15th August 1947
C:-31st May 1969
D:-1st April 1970
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Who is the Chief Registrar for birth and death of Kerala?
A:-Director of Panchayat
B:-Director of Urban Affairs
C:-Principal Secretary LSGD
D:-Chief Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-The limit prescribed for a Standing Committee of a Municipality to accord administrative sanction to the estimate of a work is
A:-upto 25000
B:-upto 50000
C:-upto 100000
D:-upto 5 Lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Who is the competent authority to impose a minor penalty on an officer or employee of the municipality?
A:-Council
B:-Chairperson
C:-Secretary
D:-Director of Urban Affairs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-A motion of non-confidence in Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson is to be passed only with the support of __________
A:-Majority of the Councilors Present
B:-Majority of the sanctioned strength of the Councillors of the Municipality
C:-With support of atleast 1/3 of the sanctioned strength of the Councillors
D:-Majority of the prevailing strength of the Councillors of a Municipality
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-How many members are there in the Steering Committee of a Municipal Corporation?
A:-6
B:-7
C:-8
D:-9
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Period at which the Annual Financial Statement (AFS) of the preceeding year of a Municipality is to be published?
A:-1st day of April
B:-31st May
C:-Not later than 1st week of June
D:-Not later than 1st week of July
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Which one of the following buildings are not exempted from paying Property Tax under Section 235 of KM Act?
A:-Buildings which are used for charitable purpose
B:-An ancient monuments
C:-Burial and burning grounds
D:-Buildings owned by Local Self Governments
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Rate of penalty for Profession Tax if not paid on due date?
A:-1% per mensum
B:-2% per mensum
C:-10% per annum
D:-18% per annum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Which of the following tax levied by a municipality is omitted with the introduction of Goods and Services Tax (GST)?
A:-Profession Tax
B:-Show Tax
C:-Tax on Advertisements
D:-Tax on timber
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Category in which urban local bodies of Kerala come under (Coastal Regulation Zone) Notification 2011?
A:-CRZ - 1
B:-CRZ - 2
C:-CRZ - 3
D:-CRZ - 4
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-Plinth area of a building as per Kerala Municipality (Building) Rule means
A:-Area of the building at the plinth level excluding the area of open porch and uncovered staircase
B:-Usable floor area of a building including staircase lift and toilets
C:-Maximum area on any floor
D:-The built up area of a building at any floor level
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-The period within which secretary is to grant or refuse an application for permit for building construction?
A:-Within 7 days
B:-Within 15 days
C:-Within 21 days
D:-Within 30 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-A Development Permit or a Building Permit issued under Kerala Municipal Building Rules-1999 shall be valid for ________ years from the date of issue.
A:-1 year
B:-2 years
C:-3 years
D:-9 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-In which one of the following category the occupancy of a residential building is classified as per Kerala Municipality Building Rules 1999?
A:-Group A1
B:-Group A2
C:-Group B
D:-Group C
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The maximum amount of fees that shall be payable to an advocate who are appearing before a court on behalf of a municipality for conducting cases with the approval of Director of Urban Affairs is ___________
A:-Rs.10000/-
B:-Rs.15000/-
C:-Rs.25000/-
D:-Rs.50000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-The dispute regarding the validity of an election to the post of Chairperson or Deputy Chairperson is to be filed before
A:-High Court
B:-District Court
C:-Sub Court
D:-Munsiff Court
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-Who is authorized to prepare the confidential report of Municipal Secretary?
A:-Regional Joint Director Urban Affairs
B:-Director of Urban Affairs
C:-Chairperson
D:-Council
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-A Notice of expressing no confidence in the Chairman of a Standing Committee other than Standing Committee for finance shall be presented before _________
A:-Secretary
B:-Chairperson
C:-Returning Officer
D:-Officer authorised by the State Election Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-Voting prescribed for Casting a vote on a no confidence motion is _________
A:-Secret Ballot
B:-Open Ballot
C:-Noise Voting
D:-Electronic Voting Machine
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-In which section of the Kerala Municipalities Act the power of the Secretary to initiate steps for demolition or alteration of a building work unlawfully commenced, carry on or completed is incorporated?
A:-381
B:-406
C:-407
D:-408
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The maximum license fee that can be levied by a Municipality from a private parking lot or cart stand per year is ________
A:-Rs.3000/-
B:-Rs.4000/-
C:-Rs.5000/-
D:-Rs.6000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-Which section of the Kerala Municipalities Act deals with the procedure for the disposal of unclaimed bodies?
A:-483
B:-485
C:-491
D:-492
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question69:-The maximum fee that can be imposed on a person who establishes or maintains a tutorial institution without registration?
A:-Rs.500/-
B:-Rs.1000/-
C:-Rs.2000/-
D:-Rs.3000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-Who is the appellate authority for filing an appeal against the order passed by the Secretary under section 406 and 408 of the Kerala Municipalities Act?
A:-Council
B:-Director of Urban affairs
C:-Ombudsman for LSGIS
D:-Tribunal for LSGI's
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Which one of the following is not considered as an objective of swatch Bharath Mission (Urban)?
A:-to ensure sanitary toilets for house holds
B:-Open defication free cities
C:-Providing livelihood for poor
D:-to ensure scientific sold waste manageemnt facilities
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Which among the following statement is the slogan of Swatch Bharath Abhiyan?
A:-Waste is wealth
B:-Eliminate open defication
C:-Safe drinking water for all
D:-One step towards cleanliness
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-In which Section of the Kerala Municipality Act 1994 deals with provisions for the management of waste at source?
A:-326
B:-334 A
C:-340
D:-340 A
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-In which of the following Mission introduced by the Government aims for uplifting 1000 schools of the State to smart schools in the Mission period?
A:-General Education protection mission
B:-Sarvasiksha Abhiyan
C:-Jyothi Kiran
D:-Vidya Jyothi
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question75:-The Massive comprehensive Housing Mission initiated by the Government of Kerala as a part of Nava Kerala Mission?
A:-EMS Housing Mission
B:-Life
C:-IHSDP
D:-Aardram
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-The only Municipal Corporation in Kerala which undertake the supply of electricity in its land area?
A:-Thiruvananthapuram
B:-Kochi
C:-Kottayam
D:-Thrissur
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-The rate of pension contribution to be deducted from the total emoluments of a Municipal Common Service Employee as per the Kerala Municipalities (Employees DCR Benefit) Rules 1996? A:-5%
B:-10%
C:-15%
D:-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Who is entrusted as the official authority for the Audit of accounts of the Municipalities in Kerala?
A:-State Performance Audit Officer
B:-Director, Kerala State Audit Department
C:-Comptroller and Auditor General
D:-Regional Joint Director (Urban Affairs)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-The minimum working balance prescribes in a Municipal Budget except grants, contributions and Debt heads is _______ percent of the revenue of the Municipalities? A:-5%
B:-6%
C:-10%
D:-12%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-In the case of assessment of any escaped Tax or fees leviable under Kerala Municipalities Act, the Municipal Secretary may issue an assessment notice within _________ from the date from which same should have been assessed.
A:-One year
B:-Two years
C:-Three years
D:-Four years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Which among the following is not a function of the Municipality in the Education Sector?
A:-Run the Government pre-primary, primary and High School
B:-Run the Government Vocational Higher Secondary Schools
C:-Run the Government Poly techniques in the Municipality
D:-Run the Government Higher Secondary Schools
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Maximum Fine that can be imposed against a person running an unregistered private hospital or paramedical institution is _________
A:-Rs.5000/-
B:-Rs.10000/-
C:-Rs.15000/-
D:-Rs.25000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-What is the immediate effect in case of a Municipal Council fails to pass its budget before April 1st?
A:-Government dissolves the Municipal Council
B:-Government withdraws all the grant in aid assistance to the Municipality
C:-All the treasury and Bank accounts of the Municipality become inoperative
D:-Thereafter no amount shall be expended from the Municipal fund
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Every Municipality is to provide __________ percentage of its revenue receipts for constituting a separate fund called Poverty Alleviation Fund.
A:-2
B:-5
C:-10
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-The maximum rate of Tax on Timber that a Municipal Council can levy _________ per tonne of Timber brought in to the Municipal Area?
A:-Rs.10 per tonne
B:-Rs.20 per tone
C:-Rs.24 per tone
D:-Rs.30 per tone
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The amount of Profession Tax that can be levied from a person having calculated half year Income of Rs.1,20,000/-?
A:-Rs.600/-
B:-Rs.750/-
C:-Rs.1000/-
D:-Rs.1250/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-The minimum half year income required for the purpose of leving Profession Tax as per Kerala Municipality (Profession Tax) Rules 2005?
A:-Rs.10,000/-
B:-Rs.12,000/-
C:-Rs.18,000/-
D:-Rs.24,000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The time limit prescribed for filing an appeal against the Property Tax Demand Notice prepared and served by the Municipal Secretary before Standing Committee for finance? A:-30 days
B:-45 days
C:-60 days
D:-90 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-The Property Tax leviable for a building constructed unlawfully is ___________
A:-Double the amount of normal Property Tax payable
B:-Normal Tax together with twice the amount
C:-Normal Tax together with thrice the amount
D:-Normal Tax only
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-The minimum rate of Property Tax that can be levied for Mobile Telephone tower in a Municipal Corporation area, per one square meter area is _________
A:-Rs.300/-
B:-Rs.350/-
C:-Rs.400/-
D:-Rs.500/-
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Which among the following authority is vested the power to grant a licence for starting an industry, factory or workplace in the Municipal area?
A:-Secretary
B:-Council
C:-Health Standing Committee
D:-Single window clearing board
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-The maximum licence fee that can be levied from a person running a private market in a Municipality?
A:-Rs.5000
B:-25% of the Gross income from Market in the previous year
C:-30% the gross income from the market in the previous year
D:-`"33"1/3`% the gross income from the market in the previous year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-Who is the appeal authority against any notice or order issued by the Secretary as per the Sections 390, 391, 395, 406 and 408 of the Kerala Municipalities Act?
A:-Chairperson
B:-Council
C:-Ombudsman for LSGI
D:-Tribunal for LSGI's
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Penalty that can be imposed on a person acts as or exercises the functions of a Chairperson of a Municipality after knowing he is disqualified to exercise such functions? A:-Fine up to Rs.10000/-
B:-Fine up to Rs.15000/-
C:-Fine up to Rs.25000/-
D:-Fine up to Rs.50000/-
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Penalty prescribed against a person who omits to furnish the information or furnish false information required under Kerala Municipality Act?
A:-Fine up to Rs.500/-
B:-Fine up to Rs.1000/-
C:-Fine up to Rs.2000/-
D:-Fine up to Rs.2500/-
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-The Section of the Kerala Municipalities Act empowers the Secretary to require information from the concerned Village Officer?
A:-Section 49
B:-Section 50
C:-Section 518
D:-Section 530A
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-What is limitation period of initiating a distraint or suit against any sum due to a Municipality under Kerala Municipalities Act from the date on which a distraint or suit might have started? A:-Within 3 years
B:-Within 4 years
C:-Within 6 years
D:-Within 11 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Which among the following Committees is designated for co-ordinating and monitoring functions of the Standing Committees?
A:-Joint Committee
B:-Steering Committee
C:-Planning Committee
D:-Special Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Who will preside the meeting of a Standing Committee in the absence of its Chairman?
A:-Chairperson
B:-Deputy Chairperson
C:-Any other Standing Committee Chairman
D:-A member of the Committee chosen by its members
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-A Councillor shall have the right to issue a dissenting note within ________ hours of the conclusion of the council meeting if he voted against the said resolution.
A:-24 hours
B:-36 hours
C:-48 hours
D:-60 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-C