FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: General Law (Kerala Forest Act Rules) - I PAPER
Date of
Examination
18-09-201
Question1:-Who is competent to notify Reserve Forest?
A:-Forest Department
B:-Government
C:-Environment Department
D:-Local Self Government
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Who is competent to seize property involved in offence under The Kerala Forest Act, 1961? (i) Police Officer
(ii) Forest Officer
(iii) Revenue Officer
(iv) Any officer in Government
A:-(i) Alone is correct
B:-(ii) Alone is correct
C:-(iii) and (iv) are correct
D:-(i) and (ii) are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Which Section of The Kerala Forest Act, 1961 enables Forest Officers to Prevent commission of Forest offences? A:-Section 66
B:-Section 31
C:-Section 52
D:-Section 65
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Is abetment a punishable offence under The Kerala Forest Act, 1961
A:-Rarely
B:-Always
C:-Sometimes
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-The objectives of the Kerala Promotion of Tree Growth in Non-Forest Areas Act, 2005 includes (i) Cultivation of trees in non-forest areas
(ii) Increase green cover
(iii) Cultivation of trees in forest areas
(iv) Increase availability of timber and bamboo for industry
A:-(i), (ii), (iii) and (iv) are correct
B:-(i) and(iii) are correct
C:-(i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
D:-(i) alone is correct
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Which species is covered under 'tree' as per Preservation of Trees Act, 1986?
A:-Sandalwood
B:-Red Sanders
C:-Chenkurinji
D:-Eucalyptus
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-Appeal under section 61 D of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 lies with
A:-The Chief Conservator of Forests
B:-The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests
C:-Government
D:-District Judge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-Which of the following is not a forest produce as defined under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961?
A:-Ivory
B:-Timber
C:-Rosewood
D:-Silk Cocoon
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question9:-'Ecologically Fragile land' under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003 is deemed to be A:-Community Forest
B:-Reserved Forest
C:-Conservation Forest
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-The words 'Public servant' is defined under
A:-Section 21 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860
B:-The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1974
C:-The Kerala Forest Act, 1961
D:-The Kerala Preservation of Trees Act, 1986
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-Indian Penal Code, 1860 applies to any offence committed by
A:-Any citizen of India in any place without and beyond India
B:-Any person on any ship or aircraft registered in India whether it may be
C:-Any person in any place without and beyond India committing offence targeting a computer resource located in India D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Movable property is mentioned in Indian Penal Code, 1860 in
A:-Section 22
B:-Section 3
C:-Section 31
D:-Section 45
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-The term "dishonestly", "fraudulently", "voluntarily" denotes
A:-Mens rea
B:-Actus reus
C:-Criminal action
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-When an act is done by several persons in furtherance of common intention?
A:-Only the Principal of first degree is liable
B:-All are liable
C:-None are liable
D:-Only abettor is liable
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-Generally an offence consists of
A:-Mens rea
B:-Actus reus
C:-Both 1 and 2 above
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The term "harbour" in Indian Penal Code, 1860 includes supplying a person with
A:-Shelter
B:-Food
C:-Arms
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-"Good Faith" in Indian Penal Code means
A:-Anything done without due care
B:-Anything done without attention
C:-Anything done with due care and attention
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-"Animal" in Indian Penal Code, 1860 means
A:-Any living creature
B:-Wild animals
C:-All animals
D:-Any living creature other than man
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question19:-Which of the following is not a punishment?
A:-Fine
B:-Forfeiture of Property
C:-Warning
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-Amount of fine which the offender is liable is
A:-Unlimited
B:-Excessive
C:-1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question21:-Which of the following is not an Offence?
A:-Mistake of fact
B:-Mistake of law
C:-1 and 2 above
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Accident in doing a lawful act is
A:-Not punishable
B:-Punishable
C:-1 and 2 above
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-Public Purpose under Land Acquisition Act includes A:-Provision of village sites
B:-The Provision of land for any scheme sponsored by Government C:-Provision of land for carrying out slum clearance
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Preliminary notification for land acquisition for public purpose A:-Shall be done under Section 3 of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961 B:-Shall be published in 2 news paper having wide circulation C:-Shall be published in Official Gazette
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-The purpose of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961 is
A:-To amend and unify the law of acquisition of land
B:-To provide land for Government
C:-To Provide land for private individuals
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Who is the best authority to determine public purpose in the land Acquisition Act? A:-Private Individual
B:-Revenue Authorities
C:-Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-The authority who finally decided, after hearing objection, in Land Acquisition Act A:-Corporation
B:-Panchayat
C:-Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question28:-Function of Collector in the Land Acquisition Act is
A:-Judicial
B:-Quasi-Judicial
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question29:-Collector follows the procedure for land acquisition as per
A:-Criminal Procedure Code
B:-Civil Procedure Code, 1908
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Once the Collector has makes an award under Section 11 of the Kerala Land Acquisition Act, 1961 (i) he may take possession of land
(ii) the land vests with Government
(iii) land will have encumberences
A:-(i), (ii), (iii) are correct
B:-only (i) and (ii) are correct
C:-only (iii) is correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Proceeding under Land Acquisition Act shall be in
A:-In the chamber of Munsiff
B:-Open Court
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-The matter to be neglected in determining compensation under the Land Acquisition Act A:-The damages sustained to the interested person's standing crops at the time of taking possession B:-The market value of the land
C:-The degree of urgency which had led to acquisition
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-A company for which land under Land Acquisition Act is acquired can
A:-Transfer land to another
B:-Cannot mortgage land so acquired
C:-1 and 2 are correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Judge of a Land Acquisition Court is equivalent to the rank of
A:-District Judge
B:-Sessions Judge
C:-Subordinate Judge
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-Registered holder of land under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961, means A:-Person in possession of land
B:-Person who purchased the land
C:-The person in whose name the land in question is registered in the Government account of the village D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Who is not a Village Official under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961? A:-Potail
B:-Shanbogue
C:-Village Assistant
D:-Revenue Inspector
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-The limitation period of appeal against the orders of Survey Officer is
A:-60 days
B:-45 days
C:-One month
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-Duty of Village Official under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Act, 1961 include A:-To issue license to surveyors
B:-To cause survey of boundaries of private lands
C:-To prevent alteration of any survey marks
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-The dimensions of field stones under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964 are A:-60*10*10
B:-50*15*15
C:-60*15*15
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question40:-Which of the following is a survey mark under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964? A:-Coconut tree mark
B:-Conch mark
C:-Star fish mark
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-Who is responsible for maintenance of survey marks between Government lands and Registered Lands under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964?
A:-Government
B:-Local self Government
C:-Registered holders
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Who is responsible of maintenance of State boundaries forming boundaries of forests under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964?
A:-Collector
B:-Tahsildar
C:-Range Forest Officer
D:-Divisional Forest Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question43:-Appeal under the Kerala Survey and Boundaries Rules, 1964 against refixing boundaries shall be preferred before A:-Collector
B:-Deputy collector
C:-Superintendent of Survey and Land records
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-Which are the points to be demarcated with survey marks?
A:-Terminal points of traverse lines
B:-Terminal points of G lines in town survey
C:-Bends on boundaries of Government lands
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-Arrest by private person is provided under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 under Section
A:-43
B:-46
C:-49
D:-51
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question46:-Which are the duties of officer making arrest?
(i) Prepare a memorandum of arrest
(ii) Bear a visible identification mark
(iii) Inform a relative / friend of arrestee
A:-None of the above
B:-All the above
C:-Only (i)
D:-Only (ii) and (iii)
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Which of the following is true with respect to arrest Executive or Judicial Magistrate?
A:-They can arrest anyone within their jurisdiction
B:-They can arrest anyone outside their jurisdiction
C:-Arrest a person who has committed an offence in presence of a magistrate within their local jurisdiction D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-The time of 24 hours calculated for an arrestee to be produced before the Magistrate does not include A:-Duration under custody
B:-Journey time from place of arrest to the Magistrate's Court
C:-Time taken for interrogation
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question49:-Which one of the following is true with respect of service summons on a Government servant? A:-Send it in duplicate to head of the department
B:-Send it is duplicate to head of office
C:-Sent it to Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-The warrant of arrest issued by the Court under Code of Criminal Procedure 1973 shall remain in force for A:-24 hours
B:-48 hours
C:-1 month
D:-Until it is cancelled by the Court which issued it
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-A warrant of arrest under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall be executed
A:-Anywhere in the world
B:-Any place in India
C:-1 and 2 are correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-The time limit with which a proclaimed offender is required to appear at a specified place and time is A:-1 week from the date of publishing the proclamation
B:-1 month from the date of publishing the proclamation
C:-24 hours from the date of publishing the proclamation
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Arrest to prevent commission of cognizable offences is provided under
A:-Section 149 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
B:-Section 150 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
C:-Section 310 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
D:-Section 151 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Accused shall be supplied with which of the following documents, under Section 207 of the code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 (i) The police report
(ii) First information report recorded under Section 154
(iii) The confession recorded under Section 164
A:-(i) is correct
B:-(ii) and (iii) are correct
C:-Only (iii) is correct
D:-(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The charge under Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall be written in
A:-Vernacular language
B:-Language of the Court
C:-English
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Which of the following persons may be charged and tried together?
A:-Persons accused of the same offence committed in the course of the same transaction
B:-The persons accused of an offence and persons accused of abetment
C:-Persons accused of different offences committed in the course of the same transaction
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Accused shall be discharged by the Magistrate on
A:-When there is procedural lapse
B:-On hearing the accused
C:-The magistrate considers the charge against the accused to be groundless
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-A Magistrate may convict an accused on plea of guilty on
A:-His discretion
B:-Based on logic
C:-For want of evidence
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-The Magistrate, on the absence of complainant
A:-May compound on offence
B:-Convict the accused
C:-Discharge the accused if the charge is not framed
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question60:-In a complaint case the Magistrate may acquit the accused
A:-If the complainant does not appear
B:-On the death of the complainant
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-Attendance of the witness may be dispensed with and commission issued when the witness is A:-The President of India
B:-The Chief Minister of a State
C:-The Minister of a State
D:-The Union Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question62:-A person discharged under which Section of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973 shall not be tried again for the same offence A:-Section 253
B:-Section 300
C:-Section 299
D:-Section 361
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-The pound keeper under the Kerala Cattle Trespass Act, 1961 shall record which of the following particulars in his register? (i) The number and description of the cattle
(ii) The day and hour on which the cattle was brought
(iii) The name and residence of the seizure
(iv) The name and residence of the owner
A:-All the above
B:-(i), (ii) and (iii) are correct
C:-Only (iv) is correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Cattle damaging public roads, canals and embankments shall be send to the nearest pound within A:-1 hours
B:-24 hours
C:-48 hours
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question65:-Which of the following is an offence under Section 7 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961?
A:-Cut any forest produce
B:-Plant any forest produce
C:-1 and 2 are correct
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-The minimum punishment prescribed under Section 27 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 is
A:-Imprisonment for 1 year
B:-Imprisonment in 2 years
C:-Imprisonment for 3 years
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-Procedure as to perishable property under Section 52 of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 is provided under A:-Section 59
B:-Section 60
C:-Section 58
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-The power to compound offences of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 is provided under
A:-Section 62
B:-Section 51
C:-Section 65
D:-Section 68
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-The presumption that timber or forest produce belong to Government is provided under which Section of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961? A:-Section 60
B:-Section 52
C:-Section 65
D:-Section 69
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Which Forest Officer is empowered to compound forest offences?
A:-Section Forest Officer
B:-Range Forest Officer
C:-Assistant Conservator of Forests
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Which act is prevented with respect to a Forest Officer?
A:-Prevention of commission of offence
B:-Control fire during fire season
C:-Carry out participatory forest management
D:-Trade in timber
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-Forest development fund shall not be used for
A:-Planting activities
B:-Purchasing vehicles
C:-Purchasing computers
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Indemnity for Acts done is good faith is provided under which section of the Kerala Forest Act, 1961
A:-70
B:-69
C:-74
D:-51
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The order of Forest Settlement Officer is equivalent to a decree of A:-Magistrate Court
B:-District Court
C:-High Court
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-Which procedure is followed by the Forest Settlement Officer? A:-The Code of Civil Procedure, 1908
B:-The Code of Criminal Procedure 1973
C:-No procedure is followed
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Section 511 of the Indian Penal Code deals with A:-Punishment for conspiracy
B:-Punishment for abetment
C:-Punishment for attempts to commit offences
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Protection of members of Armed Forces is provided under A:-Section 45 of the Indian Penal Code
B:-Section 45 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
C:-Section 42 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-To effect arrest, the person making the same shall A:-Look at the person to be arrested
B:-Shout at the person to be arrested
C:-Request to submit to arrest
D:-Touch the person to be arrested
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-If any person attempts to evade arrest, then
A:-Person affecting arrest may use all means to effect arrest B:-Person affecting arrest may use reasonable force
C:-Let the person free
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-A woman can be arrested
A:-After sunset
B:-Only during the day
C:-Under unavoidable circumstances even after sunset D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The medical examination of accused is provided under A:-Section 50 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
B:-Section 53 of the Code of Criminal Procedure
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-A registered medical practitioner means under the Code of Criminal Procedure means A:-A doctor
B:-A person in charge of a hospital
C:-A doctor in the locality
D:-A medical practitioner whose name has been entered in a State Medical Register Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-The medical report will be forwarded to the Magistrate as per the Code of Criminal Procedure by A:-The medical practitioner
B:-The investigating officer
C:-1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Summons as per the Code of Criminal Procedure shall be in
A:-Duplicate
B:-Triplicate
C:-Quadruplicate
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-Who among the following can issue search warrant?
A:-Magistrate of the first class
B:-Investigating officer
C:-Any Government Official
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Document under Section 95(b) of the Code of Criminal Procedure includes A:-Painting
B:-Photograph
C:-Any visible representation
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Property under the Code of Criminal Procedure includes
A:-Corporeal
B:-Movable
C:-Immovable
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-Examination of complaint by Magistrate is done under which Section of the code of Criminal Procedure A:-131
B:-200
C:-201
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Dismissal of complaint by Magistrate is done under which section of the code of Criminal Procedure A:-142
B:-202
C:-203
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question90:-As per Indian Penal Code, when a thing attached to earth is severed, it is
A:-Theft
B:-Robbery
C:-Dacoity
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Cutting permission can be given trees as per the Preservation of Trees Act, 1986 if
A:-The tree constitutes a danger to life and property
B:-The tree is proposed for private use for timber
C:-Both 1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-Trees shall not be felled in notified areas as per which Section of the Preservation of Trees Act, 1986? A:-5
B:-6
C:-7
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Who can seize timber under the Preservation of Trees Act, 1986?
A:-Forester
B:-Guard
C:-Watcher
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-Under the Promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Act, 2005, no permission is needed for cutting and removal of A:-Albezia
B:-Eucalyptus
C:-Acacia
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-Under Section 6 of the promotion of Tree Growth in Non Forest Areas Act, 2005, the owner of non forest land is non notified areas shall have the right to
A:-Cut sandalwood
B:-Transport sandalwood
C:-1 and 2
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which Department extracts dead, fallen trees from non forest areas at the request of the owner?
A:-Revenue
B:-Panchayat
C:-PWD
D:-Forest
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-What is the Quorum of the Committee including the Chairman constituted for determination of compensation under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Rules, 2007?
A:-6
B:-4
C:-5
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Who is not a member of local inspection committee under Section 18 of the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Rules, 2007?
A:-Local DFO
B:-Local RFO
C:-TA to CF
D:-WPO
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Under the Kerala Forest (Vesting and Management of Ecologically Fragile Lands) Act, 2003, ecologically fragile land includes A:-Plantation
B:-All hill tracts
C:-Land predominantly supporting natural vegetation
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Penalty for altering boundary marks under the Kerala Forest Act, 1961 is provided under
A:-Section 60
B:-Section 68
C:-Section 62
D:-Section 66
Correct Answer:- Option-C