FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: General Law (Kerala Forest Act Rules) - I PAPER
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 14-03-2019
Question1:-'Land' under the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961 includes
A:-Benefits to arise out of land
B:-Things attached to the earth
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-Declaration that a land is required for public purpose is done under the orders of
A:-Government
B:-Department
C:-Corporation
D:-Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-Notice to persons is issued under which section of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961?
A:-6
B:-9
C:-8
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Special powers in case of urgency in land acquisition is provided under which Section of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961? A:-19
B:-29
C:-18
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The maximum term of imprisonment for obstructing acquisition of land is
A:-1 year
B:-1 month
C:-No imprisonment
D:-3 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-'Ecologically Fragile Land' under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 is deemed to be A:-Community Forest
B:-Reserved Forests
C:-Conservation Forest
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Revision on the determination of boundary shall be done only if there is
A:-Discrepency
B:-Inaccuracy
C:-Defect
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Immunity for act done in good faith is provided under which section under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961 A:-22
B:-24
C:-20
D:-23
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Who is responsible for verification and maintenance of State boundaries?
A:-Tahsildar
B:-Revenue Inspector
C:-Collector
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-Which authority prepares records of cadastral survey
A:-Survey Officer
B:-Forest Officer
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Who is competent to do correction of measurement of existing area of the field or sub division?
A:-Collector
B:-Divisional Forest Officer
C:-Village Officer
D:-Tahsildar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-Survey of puramboke area shall be done according to the
A:-Size
B:-Extent
C:-Shape
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-Notification declaring forests as reserved is done as per which Section of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961? A:-20
B:-18
C:-19
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Penalties for trespass under Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 applies to
A:-Reserved Forest
B:-Proposed Reserve
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-Setting fire to Reserved Forest will attract
A:-Section 27 of the Biodiversity Act
B:-Section 27 of the Kerala Preservation of Trees Act
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 will not interfere with
A:-Working of forest as ordered by the District Collector
B:-Working of forest as ordered by the Tahsildar
C:-Working of forest as ordered the Chief Secretary
D:-Working of forest as ordered by the Chief Conservator of Forests
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-It is the responsibility of every person to assist Forest officer in prevention of commission of forest offence under Section A:-17
B:-29
C:-28
D:-26
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Government may make rules with respect to land at the disposal of Government and not included in Reserve Forest, as per the Kerala Forest Act, A:-Tourism
B:-Recreation
C:-Pasturage
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Section 61E of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
A:-Prevents the infliction of further punishment after the confiscation under Section 61A
B:-Does not prevent the infliction of further punishment after the confiscation under Section 61A
C:-Prevents the infliction of further criminal proceedings after the confiscation under Section 61A
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Unlawfully affixing a mark used by Forest Officer on any standing tree or timber attracts penalty under which Section of the Kerala Forest Act, 196 A:-Section 60
B:-Section 59
C:-Section 58
D:-Section 62
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Power to arrest any person by a Forest Officer without a warrant is provided under which Section of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 A:-60
B:-62
C:-63
D:-58
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Offences falling under Section 62 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 is
A:-Non-compoundable
B:-Compoundable
C:-Liable to be discharged
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Forest Development Tax levied under the Kerala Forest Development Fund Rules, 1989 is to the tune of
A:-1% of the amount of consideration paid
B:-2% of the amount of consideration paid
C:-3% of the amount of consideration paid
D:-5% of the amount of consideration paid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-The Administrator of Kerala Forest Development Fund is
A:-DFO
B:-CF
C:-CCF
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Who interprets the provisions in the rules contained under the Kerala Forest Development Fund Rules, 1989 A:-PCCF
B:-Government
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-As per which Section private forests vest in Government
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Appointed day in the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 means
A:-10th April, 1971
B:-10th December, 1971
C:-10th March, 1971
D:-10th May, 1971
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-The object of the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 includes
A:-Assignment of land to agriculturists
B:-Assignment of land to agricultural labourers
C:-Assignment of land to Industrialists
D:-Only (1) and (2)
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-The term 'Cultivation' in vested forests connotes
A:-Cultivation of trees or plants of specific species
B:-Cultivation of trees or plants of any species
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-The tribunal to be constituted as per the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 should consist of A:-A single person
B:-A person qualified to be a District Judge
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-The appeal against the decision of the Tribunal in the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 lies with A:-Sessions Courts
B:-High Court
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-The period of limitation for appeal as per the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act, 1971 is A:-30 days
B:-60 days
C:-No limit
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-As per the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005 which of the following duties are to be carried out by the Forest Department? A:-Plant trees in vested Forests
B:-Plant trees in EFL areas
C:-Plant trees in lands occupied by KFDC
D:-Develop, maintain or approve private nurseries
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Who is authorized to seize timber and other articles involved in commission of offence under the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Ar A:-Forest Watcher
B:-Forester
C:-Forest Guard
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Which court is empowered to take cognizance of offences under the promotion of tree growth in Non Forest Areas Act, 2005? A:-Judicial Magistrate of third class
B:-Judicial Magistrate of second class
C:-Judicial Magistrate of first class
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Indemnity for act done in good faith under the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Act, 2005 is provided under which section of this Act A:-14
B:-12
C:-13
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Cutting permission under the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Act, 2005 is required for which of the following species? A:-Albezia
B:-Teak
C:-Eucalyptus
D:-Acacia
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Rule 5 under the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Rules, 2006 deals with
A:-Procedure for cutting and disposal of trees on road sides
B:-Procedure for cutting and disposal of trees on Government Lands
C:-Procedure for cutting and disposal of sandal trees in Non Forest areas
D:-Conditions for permission for cutting of trees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-What is the objective of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Act, 2003? A:-To plant more trees
B:-To increase bio-diversity in Non forest areas
C:-Maintain ecological balance and conserving bio-diversity
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Reserved Forests under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Act, 2003 means (i) Forests Reserved under Section 19 of the Kerala Forests Act, 1961
(ii) Forests notified under Section 4 of the Kerala Forests Act, 1961
(iii) Any forests land
A:-(i) alone is true
B:-(i) and (ii) are true
C:-(iii) alone is true
D:-(i), (ii) and (iii) are true
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-What is constituted under Section 9 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Act, 2003 A:-Special Court
B:-Arbitrator
C:-Tribunal
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Who is the Chairman of the Advisory Committee constituted under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Act, 2 A:-Conservator of forests
B:-Chief conservator of forests
C:-Principal chief conservator of forests
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Ecologically fragile land are to be managed by Forest Department as per
A:-Working plan
B:-Management plan
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-'Permanent Improvements' under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Rules, 2007 A:-Buildings
B:-Drainage
C:-Random rubble Kayyalas
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-The term of office of Non-official member under Rule 4 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Rules, 2007 is A:-One year
B:-Two years
C:-Three years
D:-Five years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Constitution of Local Inspection Committee is provided under which Rule of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lan A:-Rule 10
B:-Rule 11
C:-Rule 8
D:-Rule 9
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Who is competent to award compensation under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Land) Rules, 2007 A:-Custodian
B:-Government
C:-PCCF
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-Set of provisions under the Kerala Cattle Tresspass Act, 1961 is provided under
A:-Section 30
B:-Section 25
C:-Section 29
D:-Section 28
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 prevents the trial again of a person once convicted or acquitted for the same offence? A:-300
B:-200
C:-298
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Section 302(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 provides for
A:-Discharge
B:-Acquittal
C:-Permission to conduct prosecution
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Section 306 of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 deals with
A:-Procedure for prosecution
B:-Procedure of trial
C:-Tender of pardon to accomplice
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-The maximum term of remand of an accused to custody under Section 309 of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is A:-10 days
B:-15 days
C:-5 days
D:-30 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Any judge or a magistrate may conduct local inspection under Section
A:-310 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
B:-310 of the Indian Penal Code
C:-27 of the Indian Forests Act
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Which of the following with respect to cross-examination is true?
A:-Defence have full right to cross examine a witness called by the court
B:-The Court cannot restrict the cross examination to the subjects on which it had examined the witness
C:-Both (1) and (2) are true
D:-(1) alone is true
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
A:-Accused person is a competent witness
B:-Accused person is sometimes a competent witness
C:-(1) and (2) are true
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Withdrawal from prosecution is provided under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is A:-321
B:-320
C:-318
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Section 348 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 is deals with
A:-Imprisonment
B:-Discharge of offender on submission of apology
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Judgement is provided under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
A:-343
B:-345
C:-340
D:-353
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Which is true about sentence of fine?
A:-It shall be recovered as a whole
B:-It may be recovered in parts
C:-It can be recovered in parts without application
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-Provision for paying compensation to persons groundlessly arrested is given under
A:-Section 358 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
B:-Section 358 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
C:-Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Provision of reference to High Court by Lower Court is contained in which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 A:-390
B:-380
C:-360
D:-395
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Extra territoriality is a feature of
A:-Indian Penal Code
B:-Indian Forest Act
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code defines
A:-Private person
B:-Public person
C:-Public servant
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-Wrongful gain as per the Indian Penal Code, 1860 means
A:-Gaining anything which is not permitted
B:-Anything which is not legally entitled
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-The term 'dishonestly', 'fraudulently', 'voluntarily' denotes
A:-Mens rea
B:-Actus reus
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-The word 'Animal' as per IPC denotes
A:-All animals
B:-Any living creature, other than a human being
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-'Good Faith' in the Indian Penal Code means
A:-Anything which is done negligently
B:-Anything which is done with due care and attention
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-Which one of the following is not a punishment under Indian Penal Code
A:-Death
B:-Imprisonment
C:-Forfeiture of property
D:-Whipping
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Which of the following is a general exception?
A:-Mistake
B:-Accident
C:-Abetment
D:-Infancy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Which one of the following is an offence?
A:-Crime committed by voluntary intoxication
B:-Crime committed by intoxication without the person's knowledge and will
C:-(1) and (2) are correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Definition of Criminal conspiracy is provided under which Section of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A:-120 A
B:-120 B
C:-120
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Which Section of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 provides for punishing a public servant, disobeying law, with intent to cause injury to any person? A:-167
B:-165 A
C:-165 B
D:-166
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Gratification under Section 161 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 also means
A:-Legal remuneration
B:-Not only pecuniary gratification
C:-Salary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Giving false evidence means
A:-Any statement given by a person which is false
B:-Any statement given by a person which he believes is true
C:-Any statement is given by a person which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Fabricating false evidence is provided under which Section of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A:-190
B:-192
C:-193
D:-180
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question76:-Maximum imprisonment for intentionally giving false evidence is
A:-3 years
B:-2 years
C:-5 years
D:-7 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-A cuts down a tree on Z's ground, with the intention of dishonestly taking the tree out of Z's possession with Z's consent. Here, as soon a A as sercommitted
A:-Dacoity
B:-Roberty
C:-Theft
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question78:-Criminal breach of trust by clerk is punishable under which Section of the India Penal Code, 1860?
A:-410
B:-413
C:-412
D:-408
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-What is the offence committed as per Section 415 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860?
A:-Personification
B:-Falsification of evidence
C:-Concealing stolen property
D:-Cheating
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-Maximum imprisonment for mischief described in Section 437 committed by fire or explosive substance is A:-Imprisonment for life
B:-Imprisonment for 8 years
C:-Imprisonment for 5 years
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Which of the following does not come under the meaning of 'river' under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961?
A:-Stream
B:-Creek
C:-Canal
D:-Pond
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-Forest settlement officer shall be deemed to be a
A:-Magistrate
B:-Revenue Divisional Officer
C:-Ombudsman
D:-Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Who is authorized to redefine limits of Reserved Forests in certain cases?
A:-PCCF
B:-CCF
C:-Collector
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Tresspass is an offence under which Section of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961?
A:-28
B:-27
C:-26
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Forests can be protected at the request of owners under
A:-Section 36 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
B:-Section 30 the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-All timber, found adrift are being to be
A:-Personal property
B:-Government property
C:-Private property
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-Who is authorized to release on bonds persons arrested under Section 63?
A:-Range Officer
B:-Deputy Range Officer
C:-Section Forest officer
D:-Forest Guard
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-The evidence recorded under Section 72(d) by a Forest Officer shall be admissible before a Magistrate only if A:-It is taken in presence of the accused person
B:-It is recorded in the manner provided by the code of criminal procedure
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Money due to Government, other than fines, may be recovered as an arrear of land revenue as per
A:-Section 79 of the Kerala Forest Act
B:-Section 79 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
C:-Section 79 of Bio-diversity Act
D:-Section 79 of Wildlife Protection Act
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Which of the following does not come under the term 'working charges'?
A:-Felling
B:-Conversion
C:-Classification
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question91:-Which of the following trees are excluded from being sold to occupants as per the Kerala Forest (Preservation, Reproduction and Disposal of Trees Lands in the Occupation of Private Persons) Rules, 1975?
A:-Acacia
B:-Eucalyptus
C:-Ebony
D:-Mahagony
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-'Assignee' as per the Kerala Forests (Prohibition of Felling of Trees Standing on Land Temporarily or Permanently Assigned) Rules, 1995 means A:-A person in whose name the land has been likely to be assigned
B:-A person in whose name the land has been temporarily or permanently assigned
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Who is authorized to evict persons in unauthorized occupation of any private forests vested in Government? A:-Custodian
B:-PCCF
C:-DFO
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-The survey and demarcation charges that the assignee (other than Scheduled Castes/Tribes) is liable to pay as per the Kerala Private Forests (Vest A:-Rs. 25/-
B:-Rs. 50/-
C:-Rs. 100/-
D:-No charges
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question95:-The assignment of Patta under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Rule, 1974 is done by
A:-DFO
B:-CF
C:-RDO
D:-Tahsildar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Who is the appellate authority on the orders passed by the District Collector under the Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Rule, 1974 A:-Government
B:-Land Revenue Commissioner
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-The burden of proof under the Kerala Essential Article Control Act, 1986 is with
A:-Prosecution
B:-Accused
C:-Both (1) and (2)
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-'Family' as per the Kerala Land Assignment (Regularisation of Occupations of Forests Lands Prior to 01.01.1977) Special Rules, 1993 means A:-A person and his wife
B:-A person, his wife or her husband
C:-A person, his wife or her husband, their children living with or dependent on them
D:-A person, his wife or her husband, their children living with or dependent on them and also the parents who are dependent on such person Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-No formal proof of certain documents is required under Section 294(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure if A:-Genuineness is disputed
B:-The documents are submitted by prosecution
C:-The documents are submitted by the witness
D:-The genuineness of any document is not disputed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-The authorities before whom the affidavits may be sworn is given under which Section of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 A:-200
B:-210
C:-215
D:-297
Correct Answer:- Option-D