FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Panchayat Act and Rules (Paper I)
Date of
Examination
16-10-2019
Question1:-Village Panchayat shall render services to the inhabitants of that area in respect of the matters enumerated as mandatory functions. In which schedule of the Act, these mandatory functions enlisted?
A:-First
B:-Second
C:-Third
D:-Fourth
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-The secretary of the Grama Panchayat shall forward the resolutions of the Grama Sabha containing such recommendations and suggestions to the Block/District Panchayat concerned for thier consideration. How much time can be taken for this.
A:-Within a week of receipt of the resolutions
B:-Within ten days of receipt of the resolutions
C:-Within fifteen days of receipt of the resolutions
D:-Within a month of receipt of the resolutions
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-How much of the population in excess of fifteen thousand, one additional member can be allowed in the case of Village Panchayat? A:-1500
B:-2000
C:-2500
D:-3000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-Meeting of Grama Sabha can be held
A:-In between 7 am and 7 pm
B:-In between 6 am and 6 pm
C:-In between 8 am and 6 pm
D:-In between 7 am and 6 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-A member shall speak in a Panchayat meeting only when
A:-there is a subject before the meeting
B:-speaking on a point of order
C:-making a statement with the special permission of the chairman
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-By whom the bill is scrutinised before the payment of travelling allowance of every member of a Panchayat A:-President of that Panchayat
B:-Secretary of that Panchayat
C:-Performance Audit Supervisor of that area
D:-Deputy Director of Panchayats of that district
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-How many slabs are there for the purpose of assessment of Profession Tax in the case of persons
A:-Six
B:-Seven
C:-Eight
D:-Nine
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-In the case of refusal of a notice, unless otherwise provided in the Act or rules or bye-laws made there under, which date shall be the date of service?
A:-the date of refusal
B:-the date of despatch
C:-the date of receipt of return of notice
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-What is the term of office of the members of a reconstituted Panchayat after dissolving of the Panchayat? A:-five years from the date fixed for the reconstitution of Panchayat
B:-remainder of the period for which the dissolved Panchayat would have continued, if it not been dissolved C:-three years from the date fixed for the reconstitution of Panchayat
D:-two and half years from the date fixed for the reconstitution of Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The Quorum for the meeting of the Joint committee shall be
A:-one third of its total number of members
B:-two third of its total numbers of members
C:-half of its total number of members
D:-no quorum required
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-The value of court fee stamp to be affixed and amount of compounding fee remitted with the application for compounding offences A:-court fee stamp worth Rupees ten only
B:-compounting fee of Rupees five only
C:-Court fee stamp worth Rupees ten and compounting fee of Rupees five
D:-Court fee stamp worth Rupees five and compounting fee Rupees ten
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-The responsibility for the conduct and maintenance of a public market situated within the local limits of two or more Panchayats shall vest with the
A:-Panchayat having the major portion of that market within it
B:-Panchayat having the minor portion of that market within it
C:-Joint committee of Panchayats having portion of that market within it
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Before evicting a person from the land belonging to or vested with the Panchayat, the Panchayat shall serve notice to that occupant. How many day's notice is required.
A:-seven days
B:-ten days
C:-fifteen days
D:-twenty one days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-No notice of a motion of no-confidence shall be accepted within
A:-Six months of the assumption of office by a President , or a Vice President
B:-Twelve months of the assumption of office by a President, or a Vice President
C:-Nine months of the assumption of office by a President, or a vice president
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The court which shall try all offences against the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act or rules or bye-laws made thereunder, in case it is not specifically provided in the Act or rules
A:-Munsif Court
B:-Judicial Magistrate of the First class
C:-Sub court
D:-District Court
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The fees required to be remitted by a petitioner before the Tribunal for Local Government Institutions on filing a petition A:-25 rupees
B:-10 rupees
C:-100 rupees
D:-50 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-The language allowed to use in the proceedings and order of the Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions A:-Malayalam only
B:-English only
C:-Malayalam or English
D:-Any scheduled language
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-The bank account for the transactions of the income and expenditure of the Distress Relief Fund shall be maintained in the name of A:-The President of the Grama Panchayat
B:-The Secretary of the Grama Panchayat
C:-The President and Secretary of the Grama Panchayat jointly
D:-The Vice President and Secretary of the Grama Panchayat jointly
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-If a district Panchayat is satisfied that it is impossible to recover the amount by any means, the amount which can decide in each case to write off, without obtaining approval from Government is upto
A:-two thousand rupees
B:-one thousand rupees
C:-ten thousand rupees
D:-five thousand rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-The fees to be remitted with the application for obtaining license from Village Panchayat to rear or keep in possession each dog or pig. A:-two rupees
B:-five rupees
C:-ten rupees
D:-twenty rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-If the president of a Panchayat intends to resign his office, he may tender his resignation in the form appended to the relevant rules to the secretary. From which date the resignation shall take effect.
A:-date on which the resignation signed by the president
B:-date on which the resignation letter is received by the secretary
C:-date on which the resignation is received by the state election commission
D:-date of which the resignation is effected by the Sate Election commisison
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-A citizens Charter prepared and published by a Panchayat shall, subject to revision, be in force upto a period of A:-Publication of next citizen charter
B:-Two and half year
C:-Five year
D:-the expiry of the term of said Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-A Panchayat before aquiring any land, a suitability certificate to the effect that the proposed land is suitable for the proposed purpose shall be obtained from the competent authority. Name that competent authority in case of a District Panchayat.
A:-District collector
B:-Director of Panchayats
C:-Deputy director of Panchayats
D:-Assistant Development Commissioner
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-In case of shop rooms, bunks, stalls etc. granted on rent or lease upon license what percent of each item is reserved for persons belonging to physically handicapped (having disability above 50%) categories?
A:-3%
B:-5%
C:-10%
D:-15%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Any complaint of an officer on the breach of any code of conduct by an elected authority of Local Self Government shall be submitted before
A:-The Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions
B:-The Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions
C:-The Government
D:-The next superior officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-The order of appointment of the Chairman or a member of State Finance Commission shall issued by A:-The Secretary to Local Self Government
B:-The Chief Secretary to Government
C:-The Chief Minister of Kerala
D:-The Governor of Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-Fifty percent each of the total number of offices of President of Village Panchayats in the state, not so reserved, shall be reserved by the Government, for women. When taking percent, if fraction comes how it will be fixed?
A:-fixed to the next higher integer
B:-fixed to the next lower integer
C:-fixed to the next higher integer and the added fraction will be subtracted in the next fresh election
D:-fixed to the next lower integer and the omitted fraction will be added in the next fresh election
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-Section 271 H of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 is about
A:-removal of Ombudsman
B:-functions of the Ombudsman
C:-terms of office and conditions of service of the Ombudsman
D:-staff of the Ombudsman
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Where the offices of the President, the Vice President and Standing Committee Chairperson are vacant, who shall perform the functions of the President till a new president or Vice President or Standing Committee Chairperson assumes office
A:-the selected member among the elected members
B:-the eldest among the elected members
C:-eldest among the finance standing committee
D:-member nominated by the person who held the office of the president
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-What is the further fine for each day during which the offence continued of maintaining or running unregistered tutorial institution A:-extend to twenty five rupees
B:-extend to fifty rupees
C:-extend to seventy five rupees
D:-extend to one hundred rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-In order to call for informations from Village Officer, whose approval is required for the Secretary of a Panchayat A:-The President of the Panchayat
B:-The Finance standing committee of the Panchayat
C:-The Panchayat
D:-District Collector of the district
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-Who is responsible for or who is authorised to remove fallen trees on public roads and water ways which obstruct traffic without a notice?
A:-The president of Village Panchayat
B:-The Secretary of Village Panchayat
C:-Finance standing committee of village Panchayat
D:-The Village Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-What is the rate of interest to be realised from responsible officers with the amount so lost to the Panchayat barred by limitation due to the default of any officer or officers?
A:-6%
B:-10%
C:-12%
D:-18%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-In order to make any inquiry, inspection , measurement or valuation etc. authorised by the provisions of the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 in a dwelling house or place, if there is no consent of the occupier, how much time notice is to be issued to the occupier by the authorised officer officer of the Panchayat?
A:-12 hours
B:-6 hours
C:-48 hours
D:-24 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Section 235A of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 was came into effect with effect from
A:-24.03.1999
B:-01.10.1999
C:-18.01.2000
D:-07.10.2009
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-The license for continue to keep a private cart stand shall be got renewed by the licensee
A:-every year
B:-for every two year
C:-every 18 months
D:-for every three year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Vesting of community property or income in Village Panchayat is detailed in
A:-Section 169 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994
B:-Section 171 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994
C:-Section 218 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994
D:-Section 279 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Section 215 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 is not deals with
A:-Accounts of receipts and expenditure to be maintained for every financial year
B:-Items of expenditure debitable to Panchayat Fund
C:-Limitation of recovery of surcharge amount
D:-The court in which make application to set aside the decision of disallowance, surcharge and charge
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-The maximum limit of surcharge allowable on property tax
A:-10%
B:-25%
C:-50%
D:-100%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Where a Panchayat decides to make a bye-law, the period that may be allowed receiving objections and suggestions shall not be less than
A:-forty five days
B:-thirty days
C:-ninety days
D:-sixty days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-The Government have the power to cancel or suspend resolution of a Panchayat, when
A:-if it is not legally passed or taken
B:-if it is in excess of the powers of its abuse
C:-if it is in a violation of the directions or provisions of grant issued by government in the matter of implementing the plans, schemes or programmes
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-The maximum number of members of State Finance Commission including Chairman of the Commission A:-one
B:-two
C:-three
D:-four
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question43:-Find the odd one out
A:-regulating building construction
B:-protection of public lands against encroachment
C:-storm water drainage
D:-collection and updating of essential statistics
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Which section of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 empower the authority, authorised by the government, to authorise any officer working in the Panchayat to exercise all or any of the functions of the secretary in his absence
A:-Section 174
B:-Section 176
C:-Section 183
D:-Section 184
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Which is not among the powers and functions of the secretary of Panchayat
A:-keep the records of the meeting and proceedings of the Panchayat
B:-co-ordinate the preparation of the annual plans and five year plans within the time specified by the government so as to enable the DPC to approve the same
C:-be responsible for the safe custody of the Panchayat fund
D:-authorise payment and refunds pertaining to the Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Where disciplinary proceedings are to be initiated against any officer or employee of the Panchayat, the president may make an enquiry against that officer or employee and where a major penalty is to be imposed, he shall have the power to report it for further action to the authority competent, to appoint him in service of the Panchayat with the approval of the Panchayat and such authority, shall,
A:-on receipt of the report, transfer the same to the government for further action
B:-immediately on receipt of the report, take appropriate action and intimate the decision taken thereon to the president C:-immediately on receipt of the report, take appropriate action and intimate the decision taken thereon to the government D:-on receipt of the report, return the same for further action after making remarks
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-The Panchayat at every level shall prepare every year a development plan for the next year in respect of the functions vested in it for the respective Panchayat area in the form and manner prescribed. The final decision in respect of such development schemes shall be taken long before
A:-within first one month of coming financial year
B:-within first three months of coming financial year
C:-before the beginning of a financial year
D:-two months before the beginning of a financial year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Every member of a Panchayat shall have access during the office hours to the records other than notified documents of the Panchayat in which he is a member after giving due notice to
A:-the secretary
B:-the vice president
C:-the standing committee chairman concerned
D:-the president
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-What is the renewal fee for the registration of private hospitals and private paramedical institutions established within the territorial limits of Village Panchayat ?
A:-Fifty rupees
B:-One hundred rupee
C:-One hundred and fifty rupees
D:-Two hundred rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-If the president of a Panchayat is continuously absent from jurisdiction, his functions during such absence vest on the vice president of that Panchayat. For this provision, how many days absence required?
A:-10 days
B:-15 days
C:-more than 15 days
D:-more than 5 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-All amounts including the tax, cess , fee and surcharge collected by the Panchayat shall be rounded to A:-fifty paise
B:-a rupee
C:-two rupee
D:-not to be rounded
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-If there is a dispute arises as to the validity of an election of President or Vice President of a Panchayat, any member of that Panchayat may file a petition before the court. In case of Village Panchayat, before which court, the petition is to be filed.
A:-Munsiff court
B:-Sub court
C:-District court
D:-High court
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Find the odd one out
A:-Identifying the poor
B:-running of anganwadies
C:-sanctioning and distribution of unemployment wages
D:-sanctioning financial assistance for the marriage of the daughters of the widows
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question54:-Before whom, a member elected in a bye election, may take oath or affirmation?
A:-before the government officer nominated by the government for the purpose
B:-before the eldest member elected to the Panchayat
C:-before the returning officer
D:-before the president
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The term of office of an elected member of a Village Panchayat shall be five years. From which date will it be calculated? A:-from the date of convening the first meeting of that Panchayat
B:-from the date of receipt of declaration of the result
C:-from the date of declaration of the result of election by the returning officer
D:-from the date of issue of notice of first meeting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-What is the time limit for a contesting candidate at an election, lodging with the officer authorised by the State Election Commission an account of her/his election expenses along with the connected records?
A:-thirty days from the date of election of the returned candidate
B:-fortyfive days from the date of election of the returned candidate
C:-fifty days from the date of election of the returned candidate
D:-sixty days from the date of election of the returned candidate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-Before revoking a building permit how many days notice is to be issued to the owner of the permit. A:-5 days
B:-15 days
C:-10 days
D:-7 days
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-In every Village Panchayat, seats shall be reserved for the women. Such seats reserved for women shall be allotted by A:-State Election Commission
B:-Delimitation Commission
C:-The Government
D:-The Commission for women
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Sections 235 A to 235 Z shall come into force on the
A:-01.01.2006
B:-01.10.1999
C:-01.01.2001
D:-24.03.1999
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The maximum number of members allowed in the Management committee for Public Health Institution is A:-12
B:-15
C:-18
D:-21
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Grama Sabha shall meet at the place, date and time , fixed by whom?
A:-by the convenor of Grama Sabha
B:-by the president of the Grama Panchayat
C:-by the convenor of the Grama Sabha in consultation with the president
D:-by the president of the Grama Panchayat in consultation with the Village Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Before the end of which month, each head of office or employer shall be required to assess the tax payable by all employees in his institution, who are liable to pay profession tax and recover the amount from them and pay over to the village Panchayat together with a list of all employees and the amount of tax recovered.
A:-May and November in every half year
B:-June and December in every half year
C:-July and January in every half year
D:-August and February in every half year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question63:-Every Panchayat shall be a
A:-Body Corporate
B:-Unit of State Government
C:-Public Sector Undertaking
D:-Accredited agency
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-The Auditors of the Panchayat is
A:-The Accountant General and his nominees
B:-State Performance Audit Officer and his nominees
C:-The Examiner of State Audit and his nominees
D:-The District Finance Officer and his nominees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-Which of the following is not dealt under Section 220 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
A:-Prohibition against construction of any wall in or over any public road
B:-Prohibition against improper disposal of carcasses, rubbish and filth
C:-prohibition against making of any hole in or upon any public road
D:-prohibition against construction of any building over any drain or part thereof
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-If the Secretary of a Village Panchayat has neither given nor refused approval of a building site within the period specified in the law, to whom can be the applicant file a reference to determine whether such approval should be given or not.
A:-to the President
B:-to the village Panchayat
C:-to the deputy director of Panchayats
D:-to the district collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Who have the power to make rules either prospectively or retrospectively to carry out all or any purposes of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994?
A:-Director of Panchayats
B:-State Finance Commission
C:-State Election Commission
D:-The Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-What fine can be imposed on a person who is required by Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 or by any notice or other proceedings issued there under to furnish any information , without reasonable excuse omits to furnish such information or knowingly furnishes false information
A:-not exceeding two hundred rupees
B:-not exceeding five hundred rupees
C:-not exceeding one thousand rupees
D:-not exceeding two thousand rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-In which chapter of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994, the provisions regarding adjudication of disputes between Panchayats are given A:-Chapter XIX
B:-Chapter XXI
C:-Chapter XXVI
D:-Chapter XIV
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Quorum for a Panchayat meeting is
A:-One third of the sanctioned strength of the members of the Panchayat
B:-One third of the available strength of the members of the panchayat
C:-half of the sanctioned strength of the members of the Panchayat
D:-half of the available strength of the members of the Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-''Cul de sac'' means
A:-a street without dead end having adequate maneuvering facility for vehicles
B:-a street with dead and having non adequate maneuvering facility for vehicles
C:-a street with dead and having adequate maneuvering facility for vehicles
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-Find the one which require permit
A:-compound wall abutting a street
B:-painting and white or colour washing
C:-changing the location of the building or construction within the plot
D:-petty repairs to the building
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-In every Village Panchayat, seats shall be reserved for the SCs and the STs. The number of seats reserved shall be determined by A:-State Election Commission
B:-Delimitation Commission
C:-The Commission for SCs and STs
D:-The Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-If the transfer of property/building is not intimated to the Secretary of the Village Panchayat within the specified time, how much penalty can be imposed by Secretary on the responsible persons
A:-not exceeding two hundred and fifty rupees
B:-not exceeding five hundred rupees
C:-not exceeding seven hundred and fifty rupees
D:-not exceeding one thousand rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Who can preside the meeting of standing committee in the absence of the Chairperson?
A:-Selected among the members present for the meeting
B:-Eldest among the members present for the meeting
C:-first opponent who lose the election to the office of the chairperson
D:-nominated by the Chairperson among the members present for the meeting
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-'Returned candidate' means
A:-a candidate whose name has been published under Section 191
B:-a candidate whose name has been published under section 83
C:-a candidate whose name has been published under section 229
D:-a candidate whose name has been published under section 175
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-In which interval, a Panchayat shall revise and update the Citizens charter
A:-once in every two and half year
B:-once in every two year
C:-once in the term of Panchayat
D:-once in every year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-By which date of respective standing committees shall be required to prepare the budget proposals for the next year and the same shall be submitted to the standing committee for finance
A:-before the 15th January every year
B:-before the 31st January every year
C:-before the 15th February every year
D:-before the 31st December every year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question79:-In addition to the elected members of District Panchayat, which one will be included in the District Panchayat A:-The Presidents of the Block Panchayats in the district
B:-the secretary, district panchayat
C:-district collector
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-A member of a Panchayat shall not cease to hold office as such, if she/he
A:-ceases to reside within the area of the Panchayat concerned
B:-is debarred from practicing as an Advocate of Vakil
C:-has been adjudged to be of unsound mind
D:-have assets more than the value of two crore rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The election on a motion expressing want of confidence in the president of a Panchayat shall be by means of A:-secret ballot
B:-open ballot
C:-voice vote
D:-transferable vote
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-The maximum license fees for a small enterprise where the capital investment exceeding fifty lakh rupees and not exceeding two crore rupees in the case of service sector under the rules for issue of license to factories, trades, entrepreneurship activities and other services is
A:-500 rupees
B:-1000 rupees
C:-5000 rupees
D:-10000 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-If any order on an application for permission under the Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 and The KRP (issue of license to factories, Trades, Entrepreneurship activities and other services) rules, 1996 is not communicated to the applicant within ______ days from the date of receipt of application by the Secretary , the permission shall be deemed to have been issued for the period required in the application subject to the Act, rules and bye laws and all conditions which would have been imposed. Fill in the blanks.
A:-ten
B:-fifteen
C:-twenty one
D:-thirty
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-No assessment or demand made, and no charge imposed, under the authority of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 shall be impeached or affected by reason of any clerical error or by reason of any mistake in respect of
A:-the name
B:-the residence
C:-the place of business
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The previous sanction of the Government is required by any court to take cognizance of any offence accused alleged to have been committed by him while acting or purporting to act in the discharge of his official duty, in the case of ;
A:-the president of a Panchayat
B:-any member of a Panchayat
C:-the secretary of a panchayat
D:-all of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question86:-What is section 263 of Kerala Panchayat Raj Act, 1994 stands for?
A:-Prohibition of obstruction of Panchayat
B:-Prohibition of removal or obliteration of notice
C:-Penalty for not giving information or giving false information
D:-fines to be credited to Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-The term of holding office of Tribunal for Local Self Government Institutions by a person appointed as Tribunal from the date of taking charge of the office is
A:-two years or till the date of retirement on superannuation from the judicial service, whichever is earlier B:-three years or till the date of retirement on superannuation from the judicial service, whichever is earlier C:-four years or till the date of retirement on superannuation from the judicial service, whichever is earlier D:-five years or till the date of retirement on superannuation from the judicial service, whichever is earlier Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The resignation from his office by a person appointed as the Ombudsman for Local Self Government Institutions shall by writing under his hand addressed to
A:-The Chief Secretary to Government
B:-The Chief Justice of Kerala
C:-The Governor of Kerala
D:-The Secretary to LSGD
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Who is authorised to conduct election to fill a vacancy of Chairman of a standing committe of a Village Panchayat? A:-The President of the Village Panchayat
B:-The Returning Officer of the Village Panchayat
C:-The Secretary of the Village Panchayat
D:-The Secretary of the Block panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-Form of Occupancy certificate issued under the Kerala Panchayat Building Rules 2011 is
A:-Appendix F
B:-Appendix G
C:-Appendix H
D:-Appendix I
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-In case of a Judgement not in favour of the Panchayat passed in a case filed by Panchayat in a Civil Court, the Panchayat shall, before filing appeal in the higher court, against the judgement, seek the legal advice from the Advocate who had conducted the case for the Panchayat in the lower court and that of the
A:-Advocate General
B:-Director General of prosecution
C:-Any other qualified advocate decided by the Panchayat
D:-Government Pleader
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question92:-Every person employing workmen, labourers or other persons shall provide and maintain latrines of such description and number and in such position as the Panchayat may be notice, require, within such time as may be fixed in the notice for the separate use of males and females, if the numbers of work men, labourers or other persons exceeds
A:-Five
B:-Seven
C:-Nine
D:-Ten
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question93:-Who shall keep all public roads and important public paths in its area free from garbage, sewage and other waste materials and shall protect such roads and public paths from encroachment
A:-District Panchayat
B:-Village Panchayat
C:-Block Panchayat
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Among the following subjects which is not dealt by the welfare standing committee of the District Panchayat A:-development of SC/ST
B:-Development of women and children
C:-housing
D:-eradication of poverty
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Management of ICDS is the function of
A:-Village Panchayat
B:-Government
C:-District Panchayat
D:-Block Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-As per relevant rules, the secretary shall report every casual vacancy arising in the office of any member of a Panchayat to the State Election Commission through the concerned President,
A:-within five day of arising of that vacancy
B:-within one day of arising of that vacancy
C:-within ten day of arising of that vacancy
D:-within one week of arising of that vacancy
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-To whom the copy of the development plan prepared by the village Panchayat shall be forwarded to A:-Block Panchayat
B:-District Panchayat
C:-District Collector
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question98:-Between which hours can a nomination paper be delivered to the returning officer by each candidate contesting in Panchayat election
A:-10 am and 3 pm
B:-10 am and 4 pm
C:-11 am and 4 pm
D:-11 am and 3 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question99:-Among the following subjects which is not dealt by the development standing committee of the Village Panchayat A:-Agriculture
B:-Slum improvement
C:-Housing
D:-Regulation of building construction
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Development of ground water resources under minor irrigation sector is the function of
A:-Village Panchayat
B:-Block Panchayat
C:-District Panchayat
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-C