FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Kerala PWD Code - I PAPER
Date of Test 17-10-2020
Question1:---------- is responsible for all important structural designs and controls of central designing offices.
A:-Chief Engineer
B:-Chief Architect
C:-Superintending Engineer Planning
D:-Executive Engineer Planning
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:--------- will be responsible for the engineering features of all designs prepared.
A:-Superintending Engineer
B:-Personal Assistant
C:-Executive Engineer
D:-Assistant Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The Executive unit of the Department is -------
A:-Circle office
B:-Sub Division office
C:-Division office
D:-Section office
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-____________ should immediately report to the Chief Engineering and the District Collector of the District, any serious loss of immovable property caused by any accident or unsual occurance.
A:-Superintending Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Divisional Accountant
D:-Administrative Assistant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-No authority lower than the officer is charge of ____________ can accept any tender or make a contract of public works. A:-Division office
B:-Circle Office
C:-Sub Division Office
D:-Section Office
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Consolidated completion report should be prepared in form
A:-KPW Form 42
B:-KPW Form 20
C:-KPW Form 21
D:-KPW Form 43
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Whose is competent to the initial supply of fire buckets and fire extinguisher?
A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Assistant Engineer
C:-Stationary Department
D:-Head of Officers Concerned
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Completion certificates of works should ordinarily be retained in
A:-Circle Office
B:-Division Office
C:-Sub Division
D:-Section Office
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-The administration of the furniture fund of the official residence of the Governor is
A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Senior finance Officer
C:-Secretary to Govt
D:-Military Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-The initial supply of flags, flag staffs, blocks and ropes for building incharge of PWD will be met from A:-Annual maintenance fund
B:-Contingent fund
C:-Original works
D:-Special repair estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-The Chief Engineer will be competent to sanction for the disposal of building assessed value of Rs. A:-Unlimited
B:-15 lakhs
C:-7 lakhs
D:-2 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question12:-The duplicate key of divisional cash chests should be placed in the custody of
A:-Division Accountant
B:-Superintending Engineer Concerned
C:-The Treasury officer in the jurisdiction
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-The rules relating to rents of public building and lands will be found
A:-Para 279 to 292 of KPW A Code
B:-Para 279 to 292 of KPW D Code
C:-Para 279 to 292 of Kerala Financial Code
D:-Para 279 to 292 of Kerala Account Code
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-Minor Irrigation works coming under
A:-Irrigating less than 200 Acres
B:-Irrigating less than 150 Acres
C:-Irrigating less than 500 Acres
D:-Irrigating less than 100 Acres
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Originals of Tenders and agreements for execution of works approved by the Executive Engineer of a division or by higher authorities should be kept in the personal custody of the
A:-Deputy Executive Engineer of the Division
B:-Superintending Engineer
C:-Divisional Accountant of the Division
D:-Executive Engineer of the Division
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-No tender should be accepted from any person directly or indirectly connected the
A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Govt Service
C:-Nominee of the Contractor
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question17:-An ordinary repair Estimate lapse on ___________ in the case of roads and buildings
A:-Last day of the Financial Year
B:-Last day of the calendar year
C:-30th June
D:-30th of September
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-The approval or sanction to an estimate for any public works other than annual repairs will, unless such work has been commenced, cease to operate after a period of ___________ from the date upon which it was according
A:-One year
B:-Three year
C:-Ten year
D:-Five Year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Contingent bill register of the Chief Engineer office may be destroyed
A:-35 complete account year
B:-10 complete account year
C:-6 complete account year
D:-3 complete account year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question20:-Service Book of the officers may be destroyed
A:-35 years
B:-10 years
C:-20 years
D:-destroyed six months after the death
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Insurance of Govt. Building are made
A:-Not insured Govt. Building
B:-United India Insurance
C:-State Insurance Department
D:-New India Assurance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-When an entire structure is reconstructed owing the occurance of earthquake the work should be threated as A:-Spl repair
B:-Ordinary repair
C:-Original work
D:-Natural calamity work
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-The shedule of rates should be prepared on the basis of rates
A:-Average rate taken through out Kerala
B:-Prevailing in the locality
C:-Average rate in the country
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question24:-All lightening conductors and their connections with the earth shall be inpected tested periodically by the A:-Electricity Board
B:-Public works officers
C:-Electrical Inspecterats
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Whose is competent to personal custody of accepted tenders and agreements approved by Executive Engineer or higher authority A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Divisional Accountant
C:-Superintending Engineer
D:-Junior superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-____________ will take necessary steps for the acquisitions and transfer of land
A:-Revenue Divisional Officer
B:-Executing Engineer Investigation Division
C:-Special Tahsildar L.A
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-When a Govt building is occupied partly an office and partly as residence the rent to be paid by the occupant should be calculated under
A:-Para 247 of PWD Code
B:-Article 247 of Travancore Financial Code
C:-Para 247 of PWD A Code
D:-Article 247 of KFC
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Muster Rolls lost or destroyed can only be written off under the order of
A:-Govt
B:-Chief Engineer
C:-Superitending Engineer
D:-Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The muster Roll froms will remain valid for
A:-Financial year for which they are issues
B:-Calender year for which they are issues
C:-15 days for which they are issues
D:-During the month for which they are issues
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-The Executive Engineer will count the cash in hands of each casheir at least
A:-Every day
B:-Once in a financial year
C:-Once in a month
D:-Once in calendar year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-When heavy plant and machinery are lent to private parties or contractors for use on works other than Govt. works the rent charged shall be __________ more than the rate prescribed in the rule
A:-50%
B:-22`1/2`%
C:-33`1/3`%
D:-20%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-Irrigation projects works are classified as two
A:-Capital works and Revenue works
B:-Original works and maintenance work
C:-Repair works and Special Repair works
D:-Productive and unproductive works
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question33:-Completion report of project work should be submitted to Govt with in
A:-5 years
B:-6 months
C:-12 months
D:-2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-No works to be done on Sundays without the written permission of the
A:-Overseer in charge of the work
B:-Assistant Engineer in charge of the work
C:-Asst. Exe. Engineer in charge of the work
D:-Executive Engineer in charge of the work
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Who is the emergency officer in Irrigation wing?
A:-All Executive Engineer and Asst. Engineer
B:-All superintending Engineer
C:-Chief Engineer
D:-Deputy Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Each office shall maintain a permanent register of the records destroyed showing the sanction, date of destruction etc in form A:-KPW 89
B:-KPW 19
C:-KPW 20
D:-KPW 21
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-Who is competent to issue the fitness certificate of strong room of Sub treasury and District treasury? A:-Superintending Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Chief Engineer
D:-Asst. Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-The operation of the public works Dept. are divided primarily in to two classes
A:-Original works and special repairs works
B:-Original works and ordinary repair works
C:-Original works and Repair or Mtc. work
D:-Original work and Mtc. works
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-Oridinary Repair Estimates for Irrigation works in Kozhikode district lapse on
A:-31st of December
B:-30th September
C:-31st of March
D:-31st of August
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question40:-O.R. Estimate of Civil station building Kasaragod is lapse on
A:-31st of December
B:-30th of September
C:-31st March
D:-30th of June
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-No tender should be accepted from any person directly or indirectly connected with the
A:-Government service
B:-Medical officer
C:-Municipal Chairman
D:-Panchayath President
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Inspection Notes of the Executive Engineer may be destroyed after
A:-30 year
B:-10 year
C:-20 year
D:-5 year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-The Duties and functions of the Divisional Accountant are described in
A:-Para 74 to 88 of KPW A code
B:-Para 74 to 88 of Budget Manual
C:-Para 74 to 88 of Kerala Financial code
D:-Para 74 to 88 of PWD Code
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The Expr. incurred on Travelling expense incurred by Police in carrying treasure required by the disbursing officer of Public Works Dept are to be treated as
A:-Works expenditure
B:-Travelling Expense
C:-Contingent Expenditure
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-Monitary limit of passing of works bill of the Executive Engineers
A:-50 lakhs
B:-1 crore
C:-25 lakhs
D:-without monitary limit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-All the tenders received should be registered in a register of tenders in form
A:-KPW 42
B:-KPW 90
C:-KPW 43
D:-KPW 19
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-At the time of transfer of charges _____________ original tenders and agreements handed over and taken over should be made and signed by the relived and reliving Accountants
A:-A written statement of
B:-Abstract of agreement
C:-Details of agreement
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-All land, which is the property of Govt, should ordinarily be sold through the
A:-Public Works Dept
B:-Sale tax Dept.
C:-Revenue Dept
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Retention period of Major Works Register is
A:-5 years
B:-10 years
C:-15 years
D:-3 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-Works files Division office may be destroyed
A:-10 years after the CR is accept
B:-15 years after the CR is accepted
C:-2 years after the CR is accepted
D:-5 years after the CR is accepted
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-To fecilitate the preparation of estimates for periodical repair to building _______ should kept in the office of each Executive Engineer A:-Detailed measurement book
B:-Minor works register
C:-Standard measurement book
D:-Typical Estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question52:-Provision for the payment of municipal or other taxes on public buildings should be made in the ____________ as the Department is administrative control of the building.
A:-Annual Repair Estimate
B:-Office contingency
C:-O.R. Estimate
D:-S.R. Estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Who is the competent authority to deal with the losses of M. Book?
A:-Executive Engineer
B:-Chief Engineer
C:-Secretary to Govt.
D:-Superintending Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-The Sub Divisional Officer check measure works as laid down in Para
A:-Para 320 of PWD Code
B:-Para 320 of PWD A Code
C:-Para 320 of Financial Code
D:-Para 320 of Treasury Code
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-The contractor shall supply at his own cost all plant, tools implements, ladders, cordage required for the proper execution of his work together with
A:-Fuel charges of the plant
B:-Hire charges of the Articles
C:-The carriage from the same to and from the work
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-When heavy plants and machinery are lent to private parties or contractors for use on works other than Govt works, the rent charged shall be __________ more than the vate.
A:-50%
B:-22 `1/2`%
C:-33 `1/3`%
D:-10%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-When stock materials are sold to the public or other department an addition of _________ must be made cover the supervision charges. A:-20%
B:-50%
C:-10%
D:-22 1/2%
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question58:-Period of Retention of Register of liabilities and court attachment of Executive Engineer office is
A:-5 years
B:-3 years
C:-20 years
D:-35 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-__________ is responsible for the detailed assessment of revenue with in the Division.
A:-Asst. Exe. Engineer
B:-Divisional Accountant
C:-Junior Superintendent
D:-Executive Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The earnest money deposit of the unsuccessful tenderer will be refunded as soon as possible after the A:-Work has been completed
B:-After executing the Agreement
C:-Tenders are dispossed off
D:-After issuing selection Notice
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Who shall fix the head quarters of all office other than sub divisional office?
A:-Superintending Engineer
B:-Chief Engineer
C:-PWD Secretary
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Who is competent to sanction LWA for 5 years of a third grade overseen working the section office? A:-Assistant Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Chief Engineer
D:-Govt.
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Executive Engineers are to have all the stock in their Divisions checked at least
A:-Once a month
B:-Once a year
C:-End of March
D:-End of September
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-All surplus stores will be devided in to two classes
A:-Serviceable and unserviceable
B:-Disposable and auctional
C:-Departmental materials and serviceable materials
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Executive Engineer should, deal with all cases of loss of public stores, from what ever under
A:-Para 173 to 177 PWD code
B:-Para 173 to 177 of Budget Mannual
C:-Para 173 to 177 of Treasury Code
D:-Article 173 to 177 of Travancore Financial Code
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question66:-Which Form utilised for preparation of survey report of stores
A:-KPW 17
B:-KPW 20
C:-KPW 19
D:-KPW 21
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-For the purpose of fixing at rates of hire charges tools and plant shall be divided in to ___________ classes. A:-2 classes
B:-6 classes
C:-4 classes
D:-3 classes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-If the construction of a new irrigation channel interfaces with existing public right of way the cost of construction and up keep of the bridge shall be met from
A:-PWD funds
B:-Irrigation funds
C:-Contingent fund
D:-Capital Revenue
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Un productive works have been undertaken for the general improvement of the country and financial from A:-Capital fund
B:-PWD fund
C:-Irrigation fund
D:-General Revenue
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Technical sanction power of the Chief Engineer is
A:-50 lakhs
B:-5 crore
C:-10 crore
D:-Unlimited
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-Sanction of the disposal of building for book value of 50 lakhs given by
A:-Chief Engineer
B:-Suptg. Engineer
C:-Executive Engineer
D:-Govt. Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-Estimates of Spl-Repair works lapse on
A:-End of the financial year
B:-End of December
C:-One year from the date of sanction
D:-Till the completion of the repair works
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Methods of execution of works are
A:-Departmentally, Piece work agreement, Schedule contract
B:-Tender, Quotation Negosiation
C:-Agreement condition, Tender condition, Deptl. Execution
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question74:-Which one of the following is not coming in contract documents?
A:-Complete set of drawing showing the general dimension of the proposed work
B:-Complete specification of work to be done
C:-A set of conditions of contract to be complied with by the persons whose tender is accepted
D:-Copy of tender notice in which the tender is notified
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-__________ are responsible that the terms of contract are strictly enforced and that no act is done tending to nullify or vitiate a contract. A:-Contractor entrusted the work
B:-Agent of the contractor
C:-Engineer and their subordinates
D:-Labours engaged for completing work
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-__________% of amount is provided on unforeseen and contingencies while preparing an estimates.
A:-10%
B:-5%
C:-3%
D:-1%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-The site of every building should, if possible, be definitely settled before
A:-Detailed design and estimates are prepared
B:-Tendering the work
C:-Executing Agreement of the work
D:-Issuing Technical Sanction
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-When any new building is about to be commenced or any alteration, addition or repairs executed to any building, due intimation of such intention must be given
A:-District collector
B:-Local head of the Department
C:-Executive Engineer
D:-Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Where important structural alterations are contemplated orders of the ________ should be obtained.
A:-Chief Engineer
B:-Finance Department
C:-Secretary to Govt
D:-Original sanctioning authority
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-To enable the survey of India to keep the map of India upto date in respect of a new Canals, Roads etc, an index map from original surveys should be sent to
A:-Survey of India office Trivandrum
B:-Superintendent of Survey and Records Trivandrum
C:-Survey of India office Culcutta
D:-District survey office of the concerned District
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-Construction and maintenance of mortuaries will be under taken by
A:-Director of Health Service
B:-Public Works Department
C:-DMO of the concerned District
D:-District collector
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-A revised estimate must be sanctioned when the sanctioned estimates is likely to be exceedent by more than A:-10%
B:-5%
C:-1%
D:-25%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Annual repairs and maintenance works should be closed
A:-One month after actual completion and final payment
B:-Three months after actual completion and final payment
C:-Six months after actual completion and final payment
D:-One month after submission of March final account
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-Every public building should be provided with all necessary fixtures by the _________ which should also repair these fixtures periodically A:-Government
B:-District Collector
C:-Public works Department
D:-Head of Department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question85:-The first supply of Rest House furniture, crockery etc should be charged
A:-The office contingent fund
B:-The estimate of the building
C:-The annual Mtc estimate
D:-Repair estimate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-The Military Secretary to the Governor will furnish to the Audit Officer an annual certificate of verification in respect of Raj Bhavan furniture, on or before
A:-31st of July each year
B:-31st of December each year
C:-31st of March each year
D:-30th of September each year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-When ever a building is the charge of the PWD is to be disposed of, the proposal shall be forwarded to the Chief Engineer along with a survey report showing the
A:-Estimate amount the building
B:-Cost of construction of the building
C:-Demolishing charge of the building
D:-Book value and assessed value
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-All works and repairs in connection with sanitary installation and water supply to Govt. building should be carried out by A:-Water Authority
B:-Health Department
C:-Municipal Authorities
D:-PWD
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Who is competent to keep a Register of Buildings in charge of the Department with in the circle?
A:-Chief Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Superintending Engineer
D:-Deputy Supenintending Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-Value of Departmental materials issued for the work unaccounted for by the contractor will be recovered from him A:-As per agreement rate
B:-As per market rate
C:-Book value + 20% storage charge
D:-Book value + 33% storage charge
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Period of Retention of agreement register
A:-5 years
B:-10 years
C:-30 years
D:-15 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Period of Retention of Register of land acquisition with land plan
A:-10 years
B:-to be preserved
C:-30 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Period of retention of Register of Revenue of Sub Division Office
A:-To be preserved
B:-10 years
C:-30 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Who is the responsible professional advisor of Government in all matters relating to PWD building wing A:-Chief Engineer Administration
B:-Chief Engineer Buildings
C:-Deputy Chief Engineer Administration
D:-Deputy Chief Engineer Buildings
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-PWD code is intended to define the scope of the _________ of Public Works Dept.
A:-Executive functions
B:-Administrative and executive functions of the officers
C:-Administrative functions
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-__________ has right to seek the advice of the Accountant General in all matters connected with the accounts of the Division. A:-Divisional Accountant
B:-Deputy Executive Engineer
C:-Executive Engineer
D:-Junior Superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question97:-It will be the duty of the __________ to see that the budget allotments of the year are fully expended in so far as is consistent with general economy
A:-Senior Finance officer
B:-Chief Engineer
C:-Administrative officer
D:-Administrative Assistant
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Period of Retention contractors ledger of Executive Engineers office
A:-35 complete account year
B:-5 complete account year
C:-to be preserved
D:-6 complete account year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Power of invitation of tender and execution of agreement of the Executive Engineer is
A:-50 lakhs
B:-1 crore
C:-25 lakhs
D:-Upto his T.S. Power
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question100:-Proper up keep of the compound attached to jail is
A:-Superintendent of the jail
B:-PWD
C:-Director General of Prision
D:-District Collector
Correct Answer:- Option-A