FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Finances of Local Bodies and ... (Paper II)
Date of
Examination
17-10-2019
Question1:-An appeal against any notice or order of the Secretary of the Panchayath shall be disposed by the Panchayath within _________ days from the date of receipt of it.
A:-45 days
B:-60 days
C:-one month
D:-90 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The items of expenditure that can be made from Panchayath Fund are explained in Section __________ of the KPR Act. A:-243
B:-213
C:-223
D:-201
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Every Municipality shall provide in its annual budget for constituting poverty alleviation fund
A:-5% of the Revenue Receipt
B:-3% of the Revenue Receipt
C:-4% of the Revenue Receipt
D:-2% of the Revenue Receipt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-The territorial jurisdiction of Kannur University extent to
A:-Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad Revenue District
B:-Kannur, Kasaragod and Revenue District and Mananthavady Taluk of Wayand District
C:-Kannur and Kasaragod Revenue Districts
D:-The Erstwhile Malabar Region of Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-Performance security as per the Store Purchase Manual 2013 is 5% of the total value of the contract where as it ____________ of the probable amount of contract as per the KPWD manual.
A:-10.00%
B:-20.00%
C:-15.00%
D:-25.00%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-Prequalification tender shall be followed for work costing above ____________ as per KPWD Manual. A:-1 Crore
B:-2 Crore
C:-3 Crore
D:-5 Crore
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Which of the following universities does not have a senate?
A:-Health University
B:-Sanskrit University
C:-Mahatma Gandhi University
D:-Calicut University
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-The guidelines for the procurement for goods and services in LSGIs in Kerala came into force w.e.f. A:-8.11.2010
B:-1.4.2010
C:-1.3.2010
D:-1.7.2010
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-The mission which is aimed at augmenting the healthcare system of the state as part of the Navakerala Programme is known as A:-LIFE
B:-Ardram
C:-Ayush
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which of the following institutions is not included in the schedule of institutions under section 3(1) of the KLFA Act A:-Wakaf Board
B:-Kerala Lalitha Kala Academy
C:-Kerala Water Authority
D:-Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-An appeal against any notice or order of the Secretary of the Municipality shall be filed within A:-60 days
B:-90 days
C:-30 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Which among the following is a mandatory function of a Municipality?
A:-Protection of public land from encroachment
B:-Providing legal awareness among then citizens
C:-Campaign against economic offence
D:-Providing clean environment
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question13:-Article 243 A of the Constitution of Indian relates to
A:-Grama Sabhas
B:-Reservation of Seats in Panchayaths
C:-Duration of Panchayaths
D:-Composition of Panchayaths
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Working Group in a Grama Panchayath consists of
A:-Elected representatives
B:-Representatives from Public
C:-Officers of the Panchayath
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question15:-Further remarks is issued when
A:-Rectification report is not received
B:-Two months after the issue of Audit Report
C:-Rectification report is received
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-Article 243 Z of the constitution deals with
A:-Audit of accounts of the Municipalities
B:-Elections to the Municipalities
C:-Powers to levy tax by Municipalities
D:-Finance Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-While calculating the area of a building for the purpose of property tax assessment in a Grama Panchayath, the area of car porch shall be
A:-Included
B:-one half of the area shall be included
C:-excluded
D:-one third portion shall be included
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-Who is the authority to audit the Central Pension Fund in Municipalities?
A:-Kerala State Audit Department
B:-The Accountant General
C:-Performance Auditing
D:-Finance Department
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-If the advance drawn by an officer is not adjusted within 3 months from the date of receipt, the rate of fine to be charged is A:-12.00%
B:-15.00%
C:-18.00%
D:-21.00%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Age of superannuation of Municipal contingent employees with effect from 01.08.1964 is
A:-56 years
B:-60 years
C:-62 years
D:-70 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-As per the PWD Manual, the rate of fine for delayed completion of work by the contractor without reasonable grounds for a period not exceeding 25% of the period of contract is
A:-1% of the PAC
B:-2% of the PAC
C:-3% of the PAC
D:-4% of the PAC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Building Tax is assessed on the basis of
A:-Annual Rental Value
B:-Cost of building as stated by the applicant
C:-Estimate Cost of the Building
D:-Floor Area of the Building
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-The Form of cash book as per KPR (Accounts) Rules 2011 is in
A:-KPRAR 1
B:-KPRAR 2
C:-KPRAR 3
D:-KPRAR 4
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-___________ is the plan monitoring software.
A:-Sulekha
B:-Sanchaya
C:-Soochika
D:-Sthapana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Pension contribution to be remitted to Central Pension Fund under Kerala Municipality (Death Cum Retirement Benefit) Rules 1996 shall be
A:-25% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
B:-15% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
C:-15% of basic pay of each employee
D:-25% of basic pay of each employee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The accounting system in Local Self Government in Kerala is
A:-Cash based single entry system
B:-Accrual based double entry system
C:-Double entry system
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-A byelaw of a Municipality approved and confirmed by the Government shall come in to operation A:-on the date of publication of the byelaw in the Gazette
B:-on the date of approval of the Government
C:-on the date of approval by the council
D:-on the date of sending to Government for approval
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The procedure to be followed by the audit institution after getting an audit report are given in Rule _____________ of the Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules.
A:-18
B:-20
C:-23
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Period of completion of audit after receipt of annual accounts under Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is A:-3 months
B:-4 months
C:-2 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Section ____________ of the Kerala Local Fund Audit Act stipulates submission of Consolidated Audit Report before the Legislative Assembly.
A:-4
B:-6
C:-13
D:-23
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Timber Tax shall be levied on timber brought in to Municipality at such rates not exceeding
A:-50 Rupees per tonne
B:-100 Rupees per tonne
C:-24 Rupees per tonne
D:-25 Rupees per tonne
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-If the owner had already paid the Property Tax in a Municipality in respect of half year in which remission is due, he shall be entitled to get
A:-Refund the Tax
B:-Adjusted in the Tax for the succeeding year
C:-Either refunded or adjusted in the tax for the succeeding half year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The Service Tax under Kerala Municipality Act comprises of
A:-Water and Drainage Tax and Lighting tax
B:-Water and Drainage Tax and Sanitary tax
C:-Lighting Tax and Sanitary tax
D:-Water and Drainage Tax, a Lighting Tax and Sanitary Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Library Cess is collected and levied by the LSGIs shall be remitted to the Library Council
A:-before the 31st March and 30th September
B:-before the 30th April and November 30th
C:-before 30th June and 31st December
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-The minimum period of notice of commencement of Audit is
A:-14 days
B:-7 days
C:-21 days
D:-one month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-The Court competent to squash a Surcharge certificate issued by the Director, KSAD is
A:-Sub Court
B:-District Court
C:-Munsiff Court
D:-The Magistrate Court
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-The Maramath Standing Committee of a District Panchayath is authorised to sanction administrative sanction of a public work, the estimate cost of which does not exceed
A:-25000 rupees
B:-50000 rupees
C:-100000 rupees
D:-200000 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-When a substantial structural alteration is necessitated a __________ has to be prepared?
A:-Recast estimate
B:-Revised estimate
C:-Working estimate
D:-Supplementary estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-The public work projects of a Grama Panchayath shall be given technical sanction by
A:-The Assistant Engineer, LSGD
B:-Block Panchayath Asst. Executive Engineer
C:-Executive Engineer, Dist. Panchayath Division
D:-The Maramath standing committee of the Grama Panchayath
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-The financial limit applicable a an "A" class contractor for undertaking public work is
A:-50 lakhs
B:-1 crore
C:-2.5 crores
D:-without any limit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-The work site shall be handed over to the contractor within a period _________ from the date of contract. A:-7 days
B:-10 days
C:-15 days
D:-21 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Every Municipality unless sooner dissolved shall continue for 5 years from the date appointed for its A:-First Meeting
B:-Notification of Election
C:-Declaration of Election Result
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The chairperson of Municipality may be order in writing delegate any of his/her functions to A:-The Secretary
B:-The Deputy Chairperson
C:-The Chairman of any standing committee
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-The rate of income tax due from a contractor is ____________ of the total value of work done. A:-0.50%
B:-1.00%
C:-2.00%
D:-2.50%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-The rate of overhead charge applicable to public works through contractor in an LSGI is A:-5 percent
B:-10 percent
C:-15 percent
D:-No overhead charge is due
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Electronic Tender (E Tender) is applicable to all public works, the estimate cost of which do not exceed A:-5 lakhs
B:-10 lakhs
C:-15 lakhs
D:-25 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Standing Committee on public works in a Municipal corporation shall deal with the matters of A:-Public works, housing and electricity
B:-Public works, water supply and drainage
C:-Public works and electricity
D:-Public works, housing, electricity, water supply and drainage
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-"Panchayath Fund" is defined under section ____________ of the KPR Act.
A:-295
B:-211
C:-212
D:-215
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The charges for advertising of public works tendered shall be at the rate
A:-as demanded by the newspaper
B:-as decided by the Panchayath
C:-as per the rates fixed by the Public relations Department
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-To dessiminate information regarding the development and welfare activities in Municipalities is the duty of A:-Ward Sabhas
B:-Ward Committees
C:-Ward Sabhas and Ward Committees
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-In case a beneficiary committee fails to complete the work with in the time limit as contract, the advance should be realised from the convenor with interest @
A:-15 percent
B:-18 percent
C:-12 percent
D:-10 percent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-All litigation for or against the Municipality shall be conducted by or against
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-The term "Floor Area Ratio" relates to
A:-Property tax
B:-Building Permit
C:-D & O Licence
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-The supreme authority of a Municipality for selection of beneficiaries in a Municipality is
A:-Municipal Council
B:-The Implementing officer
C:-The Secretary
D:-The Ward Sabhba
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Section ____________ of the KPR Act empowers a Grama Panchayath to levy tax.
A:-200
B:-211
C:-215
D:-114
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-The maximum amount that can be written off by a Grama Panchayath without prior permission from Government is A:-1000 rupees
B:-2000 rupees
C:-3000 rupees
D:-50000 rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-The maximum rate of profession tax is
A:-1000
B:-1250
C:-1500
D:-2500
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Appointing authority in respect of the contingent posts in the Municipal service is
A:-The Secretary
B:-The Municipal Council
C:-Government
D:-Standing committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-As per Kerala Municipality (Manner of inspection and Audit systems) Rules, Auditor shall not return the Annual Financial Statement of a Municipality after a period of
A:-One week
B:-30 days
C:-15 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Central Pension Fund related to
A:-Pension of Regular Employees of the Municipality
B:-Pension of Contingent employees of the Municipality
C:-Pension of Part Time employees of Panchayats
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The monetary ceiling prescribed by Government with regard to the cost of vehicles purchased by three tier Panchayath institution is A:-7 lakhs
B:-8 lakhs
C:-10 lakhs
D:-15 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-A rectification report by the auditee institutions shall be sent to auditor within
A:-2 months
B:-4 months
C:-6 months
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Section ______________ in the Municipal Act which deals with Audit and Accounts is.
A:-294
B:-295
C:-214
D:-215
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-The fee payable to an Advocated by a Grama panchayath (by its own decision) in each case shall be limited to rupees A:-15000
B:-20000
C:-25000
D:-50000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-The technical assistants employed in Grama Panchayaths are entitled to a monthly payment of
A:-Rupees 15000
B:-Rupees 20000
C:-Rupees 25000
D:-Rupees 30000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-Who is the ex-officio member of standing committee of municipal council and who has no voting power? A:-Secretary
B:-Assistant secretary
C:-Chairperson
D:-Dy. Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-The Head Quarters of Malabar Devaswom is
A:-Kannur
B:-Kozhikode
C:-Palakkad
D:-Vadakara
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question68:-The IKM software used in Grama Panchayaths for file tracking is
A:-Sanchitha
B:-Soochika
C:-Sthapana
D:-Sankhya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Which among the following do not come under the term "store" under the Kerala Store Purchase Manual, 2013? A:-Machineries
B:-Computers
C:-Office equipments
D:-Money
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Under the Store Purchase Manual, limited tender may be invited where the estimate cost is
A:-below one lakh
B:-between one lakh and ten lakhs
C:-above 10 lakhs
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-"Muthalkoottu" is related to
A:-Guruvayoor Devaswom
B:-Malabar Devaswom
C:-Orphanage
D:-Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-A Grama Panchayath shall prepared and submit the Annual Financial Statement Consisting of income and expenditure statement, Receipt and Payment statement, etc. under section ___________ of the KR (Accounts) Rules 2011.
A:-Rule 58
B:-Rule 62
C:-Rule 68
D:-Rule 72
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-In case of failure to furnish the AFS within the time limit prescribed u/s 9(2) of the KLFA Act, the executive authority is liable to pay a fine
A:-Not exceeding 1,000/- Rupees
B:-Not exceeding 3,000/- Rupees
C:-A minimum of 3,000/- Rupees
D:-Not exceeding 2,000/- Rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The period stipulated for serving of Surcharge certificate after the issue of Surcharge notice under Rule 20(11) under Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules was amended from
A:-4 months to 6 months
B:-2 months to 4 months
C:-4 months to 2 years
D:-2 months to 2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-Which one of the following is not among the statement to be submitted along with AFS?
A:-Income and Expenditure statement
B:-Cash flow statement
C:-Statement of Grants availed and utilised
D:-Note to accounts
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-The cash book maintained by the implementing officers are in
A:-Form TR56
B:-Form TR 7 A
C:-Form TR 7 B
D:-Form TR 59
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-TA Advanced drawn by an office shall be adjusted within a period of
A:-3 months
B:-2 months
C:-one month
D:-six months
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-An Annual Financial Statement which has no defect will be certified as
A:-Qualified
B:-Unqualified
C:-Disclaimer
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Who is authorised to issue Surcharge Notice?
A:-The Head of office
B:-The Director of KSAD
C:-The Joint Director, KSAD
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question80:-The minimum age of an unmarried woman to apply for monthly pension
A:-Above 50 years
B:-Above 55 years
C:-Above 60 years
D:-Above 65 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-The allowance permitted to be drawn by an officer for holding additional charge of another post in addition to his own is called A:-Charge Allowance
B:-Compensatory Allowance
C:-Fees
D:-Honorarium
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-The annual income of the family of a person to be eligible for Unemployment Allowance
A:-should not exceed 12000 rupees per annum
B:-should not exceed 18000 rupees per annum
C:-should not exceed 24000 rupees per annum
D:-should not exceed 50000 rupees per annum
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-Percentage of seats in the Grama Panchayats to be reserved for women is
A:-33%
B:-40%
C:-50%
D:-25%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-Which is the software used for issuing computer generated cash receipts?
A:-Soochika
B:-Sankhya
C:-Sevana
D:-Sanchaya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Audit Manual came into force on
A:-28/03/2018
B:-25/03/2018
C:-14/03/2018
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Who has the power to constitute and specify the name and headquarters of a Panchayat?
A:-Secretary
B:-Government
C:-District Collector
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question87:-The Income for the purpose of assessment of Professional Tax do not include
A:-Dearness Allowance
B:-Travelling Allowance
C:-Festival Allowance
D:-Charge Allowance
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The Secretary shall prepare and present the monthly account of the Panchayat before the
A:-President, Vice President and Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
B:-Chairman of Finance Standing Committee
C:-Steering committee
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The Interval between two meetings of a Panchayat shall not exceed
A:-One month
B:-Two months
C:-Three months
D:-15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The duties powers and responsibilities of the Municipalities are enumerated in section ________ of the Kerala Municipalities Act. A:-243
B:-234
C:-30
D:-31
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Who is the Chairman of the State Development Council?
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Vice Chairman of the State planning Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-The Presiding Officer for the Election to District Planning Committee is
A:-District Collector
B:-Secretary of the District Panchayath
C:-District Planning Officer
D:-An officer nominated by the State Election Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act was passed in the year
A:-2001
B:-2004
C:-2005
D:-2011
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-The Income for the purpose of assessment of Professional Tax do not include
A:-Dearness Allowance
B:-Travelling Allowance
C:-Festival Allowance
D:-Charge Allowance
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question95:-The Pro-Chancellor of Kannur University shall be the
A:-Minister for Higher Education for the time being
B:-Chief Minister of Kerala for the time being
C:-Minister for General Education for the General Education of the State for the time being
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-In case the AFS is not furnished to Audit, in time, show case u/s 9(3) of the KLFA Act is issued in
A:-Form No. II
B:-Form No. VII
C:-Form No. IV
D:-Form No. IX
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-The Audit shall return a defective AFS within
A:-10 days
B:-one week
C:-7 days
D:-15 days
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question98:-As per KPR (Manner of Inspection and Audit) Rules 2011, action for non submission of AFS can be initiated against A:-The Panchayat
B:-The Secretary
C:-The President
D:-The Chairman, Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-As per KLFA Act, the AFS prepared by the LSGI shall be submitted within a period of _________ from the date of completion of financial year.
A:-3 months
B:-90 days
C:-4 months
D:-2 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-In the case of a Municipality the AFS shall be signed by A:-The Secretary
B:-The Chairperson
C:-Chairman of Finance Standing Committee
D:-Both by the Chairperson and Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D