17-10-2019 The Kerala Forest Act and Rules - Law - II PAPER EXCECUTIVE

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Paper: The Kerala Forest Act and Rules - Law - II PAPER 

Date of 

Examination 

17-10-2019 

Question1:-Merchants trading in timber may register their property mark as provided under rule ___ of KFPT Rules , 1975         A:-12 

        B:-05 

        C:-04 

        D:-11 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question2:-Agricultural crop grown by an encroacher in a reserve forest, when detected, should be         A:-Set to fire, on the spot 

        B:-Reported to the superior officer 

        C:-Confiscated by order of convicting magistrate 

        D:-Protected till harvest time 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question3:-The Wild life (protection) Act 1972 is not extended to 

        A:-Andaman and Nicobar 

        B:-Jammu and Kashmir 

        C:-Assam 

        D:-Nagaland 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question4:-Under the provisions of the  WL (P) Act 1972, the following animal does not come under the category of captive animal         A:-Wild pig 

        B:-Barking Deer 

        C:-Elephant 

        D:-Rat 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question5:-The Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980 came into force on 

        A:-02.11.1980 

        B:-02.06.2000 

        C:-25.10.1980 

        D:-27.12.1980 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question6:-Which purpose does not fall in, for which private forest may be reserved , as per KPF (V and A) Rules, 1974         A:-Shelter belts 

        B:-Seed Farms 

        C:-Tribal welfare 

        D:-Farm Forestry 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question7:-One of the following , as per the Recognition of Zoo Rules, 2009 is not included in 'endangered species'         A:-Black buck 

        B:-Elephant 

        C:-Common langur 

        D:-Hedge hog 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question8:-Penalty for contravention of Forest (conservation) Act, 1980 is provided under 

        A:-Section 3 

        B:-Section 3A 

        C:-Section 3B

        D:-Section 4 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question9:-Passes for timber and other forest produces collected from private lands shall be printed in ____ paper         A:-White 

        B:-Yellow 

        C:-Red 

        D:-Pink 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question10:-No zoo shall be operated without being recognised by the Authority as per section 38H (1) of the WL (P) Act. Authority means         A:-Central Zoo Authority 

        B:-CWLW 

        C:-Central Government 

        D:-State Government 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question11:-'River' as defined in Kerala Forest Act, 1961 includes 

        A:-Streams, canals, natural or artificial 

        B:-Streams , canals, backwaters, natural or artificial 

        C:-Streams, canals, backwaters, creeks, natural or artificial 

        D:-Streams, canals, backwaters creeks and other channels, natural or artificial 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question12:-'Wood' , whether cut up or fashioned for any purpose, according to KF Act, 1961 is included in         A:-Tree 

        B:-Brush wood 

        C:-Timber 

        D:-Stumps 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question13:-'Peat' when found in or brought from a forest is 

        A:-Mineral 

        B:-Forest produce 

        C:-Non Forest produce 

        D:-None of above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question14:-Adrift, beached or stranded timber is deemed to be property of government under ____ of the K F Act         A:-Section 52 

        B:-Section 61A 

        C:-Section 66 

        D:-Section 42 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question15:-Cattle trespassing in a reserved forest have been prohibited by Rules under this Act. 

        A:-Cattle Trespass Act 1972 

        B:-Cattle Trespass Act 1961 

        C:-Cattle Trespass Act 1971 

        D:-Cattle Trespass Act, 1973 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question16:-The Principal Offender is not punished in a forest offence. Which is the most appropriate statement regarding the Abettor?         A:-Abettor is liable and be punished even if the act abetted is committed or not 

        B:-Abettor is not liable as the principal offender is not punished 

        C:-Abettor is liable and be punished, if the act abetted is committed 

        D:-Abettor is not liable, if the act abetted is not committed 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question17:-A person sets fire to jungles other than a Reserved Forest, without taking precautionary measures to prevent spread of fire. You will book an offence under ____ K F Act, 1961 

        A:-Section 29 

        B:-Section 27 (b) 

        C:-Section 27 (1) (c) 

        D:-Section 27 (1) (e) 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question18:-Appeal from the orders of Forest settlement officer,  is provided under section ___of K F Act. 

        A:-9 

        B:-10 

        C:-11 

        D:-12 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question19:-'Cattle' as per K F Act does not include 

        A:-Kitten 

        B:-Mules 

        C:-Geldings 

        D:-Rams 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question20:-When any person is convicted of a forest offence, order of confiscation shall be passed by 

        A:-DFO 

        B:-Magistrate 

        C:-Conservator of Forests 

        D:-Dist. Collector 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question21:-Under K F Act, powers of a Civil Court, to compel production of documents , given to 

        A:-Forest Range Officer 

        B:-Dy Range Forest Officer 

        C:-Asst Wild Life Warden 

        D:-Asst Conservator of Forests 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question22:-Sandal botanically is 

        A:-Pterocarpussantalinus 

        B:-Pterocarpus album 

        C:-Santalum album 

        D:-Pterocarpusmarsupium 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question23:-Power to redefine the limits of Reserved Forests when Section 19 notification, under K F Act, 1961 , is found defective is vested with         A:-Custodian 

        B:-PCCF and HOFF 

        C:-Forest Settlement Officer 

        D:-Government 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question24:-The term 'boats' and 'vehicles' in Section 53 shall include all articles kept in it, whether fixed or not has been substituted by Amendment Act 

        A:-20 of 1986 

        B:-28 of 1975 

        C:-23 of 1974 

        D:-2 of 1993 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question25:-Provision relating to Sandalwood was inserted in Kerala Forest Act, 1961, vide Amendment Act

        A:-Act 8 of 2010 

        B:-Act 4 of 1962 

        C:-Act 5 of 1981 

        D:-Act 8 of 1989 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question26:-Presumption that timber or forest produce belongs to government, under K F Act is provided in 

        A:-Section 42 

        B:-Section 61 

        C:-Section 69 

        D:-Section 52 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question27:-The following forest offence under K F Act may not be compounded 

        A:-Offence under section 27 

        B:-Offence under section 65 

        C:-Offence under section 39 

        D:-Offence under section 42 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question28:-Forest officers are deemed public servants within the meaning of IPC, under section ___ of K F Act.         A:-70 

        B:-71 

        C:-72 

        D:-73 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question29:-Provision of seizure of Sandalwood oil under Section 52 and the confiscation provisions contained in sections 61 A to F of K F Act, is as per 

        A:-Section 72 

        B:-Section 69 

        C:-Section 47 H 

        D:-Section 47 G 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question30:-Protection of Forests at the request of owners of any land is provided in section ____ of K F Act 

        A:-37 

        B:-36 

        C:-19 

        D:-35 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question31:-'Appointed day' as per Kerala Private Forests (Vesting and Assignment) Act means 

        A:-02.06.2000 

        B:-25.10.1971 

        C:-01.01.1977 

        D:-10.5.1971 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question32:-Members of Scheduled castes and Scheduled Tribes, willing to take up agriculture as means of livelihood are assigned private forests as per ______ of KP F (V & A) Act 

        A:-Section 10 

        B:-Section 11 

        C:-Section 8 

        D:-Section 7 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question33:-The fund constituted under Section 15 of the KPF (V&A) Act, 1971 is 

        A:-Compensatory Fund

        B:-Farmers welfare Fund 

        C:-Agriculturists Welfare Fund 

        D:-Compensatory Employment Fund 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question34:-One of the following is not included in the 'purpose' for which private forest may be reserved 

        A:-Soil and Moisture conservation 

        B:-Formation of playing ground for Tribes 

        C:-Seed farms 

        D:-Hydroelectric and irrigation projects 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question35:-The extent of land to be assigned to individuals as per KPF (V&A) Act, 1971 is 

        A:-2 hectares 

        B:-2 acres 

        C:-5 acres 

        D:-3 hectares 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question36:-Form No. 5B under Rule 21 (3) of KPF (V&A) Rules , 1974 is for 

        A:-Order of Assignment 

        B:-Order of Assignment on registry 

        C:-Lease Deed 

        D:-Patta 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question37:-The appeal period under Section 8A of the KPF (V&A) Act is 

        A:-45 days 

        B:-60 days 

        C:-90 days 

        D:-One month 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question38:-Demarcation of private forests shall be effected by erecting cairns along the boundaries, is provided u/s _____ of the KPF (V&A) Rules         A:-22 

        B:-19 

        C:-5 

        D:-2A 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question39:-The Custodian has no jurisdiction after ____ to entertain an application under Rule 3 of Kerala Private Forests (Exemption from Vesting) Rules, 1974 

        A:-10.05.1971 

        B:-28.3.1974 

        C:-25.8.1974 

        D:-01.01.1977 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question40:-Clause (25) of Article 366 of the constitution of India as defined in the KPF (V&A) Rules, 1974 refers to         A:-Scheduled Tribes 

        B:-Scheduled Caste 

        C:-Minorities 

        D:-Other Backward communities 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question41:-Private forests are deemed as Reserved Forests under 

        A:-Section 8 

        B:-Section 4 

        C:-Section 6

        D:-Section 3 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question42:-MPPF Act, 1949 is to be understood as 

        A:-Malabar Protection of Private Forests Act 

        B:-Malabar Preservation of Private Forests Act 

        C:-Madras Protection of Private Forests Act 

        D:-Madras Preservation of Private Forests Act 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question43:-'Owner' in relation to private forests includes 

        A:-Person having right to possession of private forest only 

        B:-Mortgagee only 

        C:-Mortgagee and lessee only 

        D:-Mortgagee, lessee or Person having right to possession and enjoyment of private forest only 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question44:-As per the KPF (V&A) Act, 1971 one of the following officers is empowered to evict unauthorised occupants of private forests         A:-Custodian 

        B:-Divisional Forest Officer 

        C:-Forest Range Officer 

        D:-Section Forest Officer 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question45:-Under KPF (V&A) Act, 1971, there is indemnity to government, custodian or any other officer, as per section         A:-17 

        B:-13 

        C:-14 

        D:-15 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question46:-Uniform minimum price fixed by government considering seigniorage rate, collection and transport charges and incidental expenses is known as 

        A:-Working charges 

        B:-Seigniorage rate 

        C:-Scheduled Rate 

        D:-Market Rate 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question47:-As per Kerala  Forest produce Transit Rules, 1975, no pass is necessary for removal of 

        A:-Elavu 

        B:-Irul 

        C:-Chandanavempu 

        D:-Thempavu 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question48:-Stamping of timber while transporting by land, rail or by water is prescribed under Rule ____ of KFPT  Rules, 1975         A:-4 

        B:-3(1) (iii) 

        C:-3(1) (i) 

        D:-5 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question49:-For contravention of any provision of KFPT Rules, 1975 , penalty prescribed is 

        A:-Imprisonment up to six months and fine up to Rs. 500 

        B:-Imprisonment up to three months and fine up to Rs. 500 

        C:-Imprisonment up to three months or fine up to Rs. 500 or both 

        D:-Imprisonment up to six months or fine up to Rs. 500 or both 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question50:-The maximum no. of cattle, allowed to be grazed freely, in Reserved Forests , per Tribal Family, settled in forest areas is         A:-3 

        B:-4 

        C:-2 

        D:-5 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question51:-Forest development tax is levied @ ____ % 

        A:-3 

        B:-2.5 

        C:-5 

        D:-4 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question52:-The committee constituted by the Supreme Court of India in accordance with its order dated 09.05.2002 in Writ Petition No. 202 of 1995 is 

        A:-Central Empowered Committee 

        B:-Advisory Committee 

        C:-Expert Committee 

        D:-Adhoc Committee 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question53:-Grant of licence under the Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw Mills and other Wood based industrial Units) Rules, 2012 is as per ____         A:-Rule 2(1) (i) 

        B:-Rule 6 

        C:-Rule 5 

        D:-Rule 7 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question54:-Power, as per the Kerala Forest (Regulation of Saw mills and other wood based Industrial Units) Rules, 2012 , to close down a wood based industrial unit is given to the authorised Officer, as per section 

        A:-18 

        B:-21 

        C:-25 

        D:-8 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question55:-The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 is deemed to have come into force on 

        A:-18.06.1986 

        B:-01.12.1986 

        C:-18.06.1983 

        D:-01.12.1983 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question56:-Tree as per the KPT Act, 1986 means 

        A:-Cheeni 

        B:-Mulluvenga 

        C:-Vellapine 

        D:-Rain tree 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question57:-This species is included in ' Tree' as per KPT act 1986 but not as a 'Specified tree'  in the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non forest Areas Act 2005. Which is that? 

        A:-Ebony 

        B:-Chempakam 

        C:-Vellakil 

        D:-Kampakam 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question58:-The Fine imposed as Penalty, under the Promotion of tree growth in Non Forest areas Act, 2005 is up to         A:-Rs. 500 

        B:-Rs.5,000 

        C:-Rs. 15,000 

        D:-Rs. 25,000 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question59:-The Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas  (Amendment) Bill, 2015 has included the following species , in section 2 (e)         A:-Bamboos 

        B:-Ebony 

        C:-Mangrove species 

        D:-Vellakil 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question60:-Silver oak trees are cut from a coffee plantation in a non notified village. What would you suggest under the Kerala promotion of tree growth in Non-Forest areas Act, 2005 and Rules , 2011? 

        A:-Issue transport pass as the area is non notified village 

        B:-Issue transport pass as silver oak is not a specified tree 

        C:-Book an offence under Section 6(3) punishable u/s 7 (1) , the area being a deemed notified area 

        D:-Direct the owner to apply for a transport permit and plant double the no. Of trees cut 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question61:-The Custodian of a non forest land owned in Local Self Government  Institution , for cutting of Chadachi trees has to submit the application in ____ under the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Rules, 2011 

        A:-Form V 

        B:-Form IV 

        C:-Form III 

        D:-Form II 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question62:-Sub clause (ii) of clause (b) of section 2 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 defines         A:-Natural Vegetation 

        B:-Ecologically Fragile land 

        C:-Land 

        D:-Forest 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question63:-Power to declare any land, by notification in the gazette, to be ecologically fragile land vests with 

        A:-Custodian 

        B:-Conservator of Forests 

        C:-Government 

        D:-Forest Secretary 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question64:-Section 9 of the EFL Act, 2003 deals with 

        A:-Constitution of Advisory committee 

        B:-Constitution of Ecologically Fragile Land Claim Dispute Redressal Committee 

        C:-Committee for the determination of the compensation 

        D:-Tribunal 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question65:-The term of office of a non-official member of the Advisory committee , constituted u/s 15 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act , 2003 shall be ___ from the date of nomination 

        A:-2 years 

        B:-3 years 

        C:-4 years 

        D:-5 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question66:-An appeal to the High Court under section 11 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 in the prescribed Form shall be accompanied by court fee of the value of 

        A:-Rs.200 

        B:-Rs. 300 

        C:-Rs. 400 

        D:-Rs. 500 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question67:-As per the Wild Life (Protection) Act , 1972 'ivory' imported to India is 

        A:-Forest produce 

        B:-Animal Article 

        C:-Trophy 

        D:-Uncured Trophy 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question68:-Schedule V of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 enlists ____ members 

        A:-04 

        B:-05 

        C:-06 

        D:-07 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question69:-The chair person of the State Board for Wild Life is 

        A:-Forest Minister of State 

        B:-PCCF & HOFF 

        C:-Chief Wild Life Warden 

        D:-Chief Minister of State 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question70:-'Hunting' is prohibited u/s 9 of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, of any wild animal except as provided under         A:-Section 13 and 14 

        B:-Section 12 and 14 

        C:-Section 11 and 12 

        D:-Section 11 and 13 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question71:-State government declares an area as Sanctuary under section _____ of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972         A:-18 A 

        B:-18 

        C:-26A 

        D:-28 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question72:-An area notified under Section 38 V of the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 means 

        A:-Elephant Reserve 

        B:-National park 

        C:-Bio Reserve 

        D:-Tiger Reserve 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question73:-Curing, preparation or preservation or mounting of trophies, as per the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972, means         A:-Hunting 

        B:-Taxidermy 

        C:-Coursing 

        D:-Manufacturer 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question74:-'Scheduled Animal' as per the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is an animal specified in ___ 

        A:-Schedule I or Schedule II

        B:-Schedule II or Schedule III 

        C:-Part I of Schedule I or Part I of Schedule II 

        D:-Schedule I or Part II of Schedule II 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question75:-The penalty for contravention of any provisions of Chapter VA, as per the Wild Life (Protection) Ac, 1972  shall be         A:-Imprisonment for a term, not less than 3 years which may extend up to 7 years and fine not less than Rs. 10,000         B:-Imprisonment for a term, not less than 3 years which may extend up to 7 years or fine not less than Rs. 10,000 or both         C:-Imprisonment for a term,not less than 1 year which may extend up to 7 years and fine not less than Rs. 10,000         D:-Imprisonment for a term, not less than 2 years which may extend up to 7 years and fine not less than Rs. 10,000         Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question76:-Punishment for wrongful seizure under the Wild Life (Protection) Act, 1972 is provided in 

        A:-Section 51 

        B:-Section 50 

        C:-Section 53 

        D:-Section 52 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question77:-The sum of money that can be accepted as composition, while compounding an offence under W L (P) Act, 1972 shall not exceed         A:-Rs. 10,000 

        B:-Rs. 25,000 

        C:-Rs. 50,000 

        D:-Rs. One Lakh 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question78:-Under the W L (P) Act, 1972 a court  while imposing a sentence of fine, when passes judgement, may order a reward out of the proceeds of fine to a person, rendering assistance in detection of offence, as provided in section __ 

        A:-51 

        B:-61 

        C:-60 B 

        D:-60 A 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question79:-'Rhesus Macaque' is included in Schedule ____of the W L (P) Act, 1972 

        A:-Part I of Schedule I 

        B:-Part II of Schedule I 

        C:-Part I of Schedule II 

        D:-Part II of Schedule II 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question80:-'Kuth' is 

        A:-An endangered animal in Schedule I 

        B:-A mineral 

        C:-A vermin in Schedule V 

        D:-A specified plant in Schedule VI 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question81:-The 'Animal Board of India' is established under 

        A:-The Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 

        B:-The W L (P) Act, 1972 

        C:-The Kerala Captive Elephants (Management and Maintenance) Rules, 2012 

        D:-The Recognition of Zoo Rules , 2009 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question82:-A person engaged to assist the Mahout is defined as 

        A:-Owner 

        B:-Manager 

        C:-Cavady

        D:-Elephant Assistant 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question83:-The facility specially dedicated to planned conservation breeding of an endangered species of wild life is known as         A:-Enclosure 

        B:-Conservation Breeding centre 

        C:-Zoo 

        D:-Rescue Centre 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question84:-Cutting of tusk of a captive elephant is provided under Rule ____ of the Kerala Captive Elephants (M&M) rules, 2012         A:-3 

        B:-4 

        C:-5 

        D:-6 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question85:-The 'Competent authority' with reference to any land mentioned in the Kerala S T (Restriction on Transfer of Lands and Restoration of Alienated Lands) Act, 1975 means 

        A:-Tribal welfare Officer 

        B:-DFO 

        C:-Panchayath President 

        D:-Dist. Collector 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question86:-In the ' Forest Rights Committee' constituted under the S.T. and other traditional forest dwellers  (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007, number of Scheduled Tribe members shall be at least 

        A:-One-third 

        B:-One-fourth 

        C:-One-fifth 

        D:-Half 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question87:-Form  B rights for Rights under the S.T. and other traditional forest dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Rules, 2007 is for         A:-Claim application for Rights to Forest land by individual 

        B:-Claim application for community Rights to Forest land 

        C:-Claim application for Rights to Forest land by Traditional Forest Dweller 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question88:-Under the S.T. and other traditional forest dwellers (Recognition of Forest Rights) Act, 2006 'generation' mentioned in Traditional Forest dwellers mean a period comprising of ____ years. 

        A:-50 

        B:-75 

        C:-25 

        D:-15 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question89:-Under the compensation to victims of attack by wild animals, 1980 compensation to person incapacitated permanently is amended in 2013, as 

        A:-Rs. 50,000 

        B:-Rs. 75,000 

        C:-Rs. 25,000 

        D:-Rs. One lakh 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question90:-A person having gun licence for protection of crop, applies for compensation for crop damage by wild animals in proper Form, as prescribed under the Kerala Rules for payment of Compensation to victims of attack by wild animals, 1980. He is 

        A:-Eligible under Rule 3(a) (3) 

        B:-Eligible under Rule 3(a) (4)

        C:-Eligible under Rule 4 

        D:-Not eligible under Rule 5 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question91:-The Environmental  (Protection) Act, 1986 came into force on 

        A:-25.10.1986 

        B:-01.01.1993 

        C:-19.11.1986 

        D:-01.11.1993 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question92:-Environment (Protection) Ac, 1986 is an Act to 

        A:-Provide for the protection and improvement of environment and for matters connected there with 

        B:-Provide for the prevention of environmental pollution 

        C:-Provide for handling hazardous substances 

        D:-Provide for the protection and management of habitat 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question93:-The quantity of sandalwood oil, allowed for an individual to possess or transport, as per K F Act 1961 is         A:-50 ml 

        B:-100 ml 

        C:-200 ml 

        D:-250 ml 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question94:-'State Bio Diversity Board' is established under this Act/Rule 

        A:-Environmental (Protection) Act, 1986 

        B:-The Wetlands (Conservation and Management ) Rules, 2010 

        C:-Biological Diversity Act, 2002 

        D:-The W L (P) Act, 1972 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question95:-The term of office of the chairperson of the Kerala State Biodiversity Board shall be 

        A:-One year 

        B:-2 years 

        C:-4 years 

        D:-3 years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question96:-There are _____ Sections in the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 

        A:-100 

        B:-86 

        C:-92 

        D:-66 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question97:-Bundling supervisors of the Bamboo Corporation issued subsidiary pass for transporting bamboos/reeds, under sub rule (2) of Rule 7 of KF P T Rules, 1975. Which statement is most appropriate? 

        A:-Issuance is unauthorised , as bundling supervisor is not a forest officer under Section 2 (c) of K F Act, 1961 

        B:-Issuance is authorised , as bundling supervisors,  has been appointed to be forest subordinate officers for the limited purpose of issuing subsidiary pass vide S.R.O No. 843/78 

        C:-Issuance is unauthorised , as Kerala State Bamboo Corporation limited is a Company 

        D:-Issuance is authorised as Bundling supervisors are expected to issue a transporting pass to Bamboos/reeds         Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question98:-Power to arrest without warrant is provided under ____ of KF Act 1961. 

        A:-Section 65 

        B:-Section 72 

        C:-Section 63

        D:-Section 52 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question99:-'X' was doing timber business in good style, by taking part in public auctions, conducted by forest department. Later he got appointment as Section Forest Officer. He appointed his brother as his agent to continue the business. The action of 'X' is 

        A:-Legal, as he is taking part in departmental auctions 

        B:-Illegal , as trading is not allowed to a Forest officer 

        C:-Illegal, as he has not reported to superior officer 

        D:-Legal as he has appointed his brother as his agent 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question100:-The Kerala Forest Act, 1961 (Act 4 of 1962) has been amended ____ times till date. 

        A:-6 

        B:-7 

        C:-10 

        D:-8 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D