18-10-2020 The Kerala PSC Office Manual

 FINAL ANSWER KEY 

Paper: The Kerala PSC Office Manual 

Date of Test 18-10-2020 

Question1:-The nature of the establishment of KPSC is 

        A:-Provincial 

        B:-Single units 

        C:-Regionwise 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question2:-There are ___________ wings in the Head Office of KPSC. 

        A:-9 

        B:-5 

        C:-6 

        D:-7 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question3:-Who is responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance and upgradation of all Hardware devices and all other computer peripherals 

        A:-System manager 

        B:-Programmer 

        C:-Data entry operator 

        D:-Hardware engineer 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question4:-Statewise recruitment to various Government Department are dealing in 

        A:-CR 

        B:-LR 

        C:-SR 

        D:-GR 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question5:-Which wing is entrusted with the work of Legislative Assembly Interpellations? 

        A:-GR 

        B:-CR 

        C:-Establishment 

        D:-R and A wing 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question6:-District Offices of KPSC came into force from 

        A:-1972 

        B:-1959 

        C:-1956 

        D:-1949 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question7:-The expansion of the term EDP 

        A:-Electronic Data Processing 

        B:-Electrical Data Processing 

        C:-Electronic Decoding Processing 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question8:-The power for rejection of an application is entrusted with 

        A:-US 

        B:-DS 

        C:-Secretary 

        D:-Addl.Secretary 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question9:-Community benefit to OBC candidates are being given on the basis of the production of 

        A:-NCLC 

        B:-Caste certificate 

        C:-Sudhi certificate 

        D:-Gazatte 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question10:-Orthopaedically challenged candidates are giving age relaxation upto 

        A:-15 years 

        B:-10 Yrs. 

        C:-7 Yrs. 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question11:-The code alloted to KPSC District Office Thrissur is 

        A:-DOT 

        B:-DOR 

        C:-DOH 

        D:-DOC 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question12:-The percentage of reservation given to SIUC Nadar Community of LGS 

        A:-2% 

        B:-1% 

        C:-3% 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question13:-The relevant rule for the cancellation of advice 

        A:-Rule 13 of Rules of Procedure 

        B:-Rule 3(c) of General Rules 

        C:-Rule 3 of KPSC manual 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question14:-While preparing combined seniority list of HSA, the wives of Jawan

        A:-will be given preference 

        B:-will not be given preference 

        C:-will be given after obtaining the orders of the commission 

        D:-none of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question15:-For descriptive type examinations, register number shall be alloted from 

        A:-101 onwards 

        B:-201 onwards 

        C:-1001 onwards 

        D:-100001 onwards 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question16:-The purpose of conducting Departmental Test is 

        A:-for the declaration of probation 

        B:-for promotion 

        C:-for the declaration of probation and for promotion 

        D:-none of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question17:-When any information or opinion has to be obtained from a subordinate officer by an official reference, a ________ is issued.         A:-U.O note 

        B:-Letter 

        C:-Memorandum 

        D:-Proceedings 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question18:-Official Communication to the Hon.Speaker of the Legislative Assembly shall be addressed to         A:-Hon.Speaker 

        B:-Secretary to the Legislative Assembly 

        C:-Chief Secretary to Govt. 

        D:-Private Secretary to the Speaker 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question19:-The form of subscription in an official letter is 

        A:-Yours sincerely 

        B:-Yours lovingly 

        C:-Yours faithfully 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question20:-'X' mark on a tapal means 

        A:-not to be registered 

        B:-destroy after 1 year 

        C:-retain permanently 

        D:-return in original 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question21:-U.O. note form is used to communicate or call for information 

        A:-between District Offices 

        B:-between Regional Offices 

        C:-between Sections 

        D:-between the Higher Officials 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question22:-Officer authorised to sign on the copies of orders on disciplinary cases relating to the staff of the commission         A:-Secretary 

        B:-CE 

        C:-Vigilance Officer 

        D:-CF 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question23:-The software used for transferring electronic documents among sections is 

        A:-VPN 

        B:-To My SQL 

        C:-K-DOCMAN 

        D:-iREACT 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question24:-Five Days Rule relating to 

        A:-Ranked List Preparation 

        B:-Submission of tappal 

        C:-Preparation of Short List 

        D:-Submission of P/L 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question25:-The return of file shall be entered under column ________ of the PR. 

        A:-6 to 8 

        B:-4 and 5 

        C:-1 to 4 

        D:-4 to 7 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question26:-For availing LTC, an employee should have completed ______ years of service. 

        A:-15 

        B:-20 

        C:-10 

        D:-5 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question27:-The Head of the Accounts Wing 

        A:-CE 

        B:-CF 

        C:-Addl. Secretary (Exams) 

        D:-JS (R and A) 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question28:-All the communications issued from the office of the commission shall go in the name of

        A:-Chairman 

        B:-Secretary 

        C:-Regional Officer 

        D:-Controller of Exams 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question29:-Who is entrusted with the duty of handling cash 

        A:-Cashier 

        B:-Section Officer 

        C:-Under Secretary 

        D:-CF 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question30:-The software used for One Time Registration 

        A:-OMR Pro 

        B:-Thulasi 

        C:-OATS 

        D:-e Vacancy 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question31:-The term NRA means 

        A:-Non Refundable advance 

        B:-Non return advance 

        C:-Next Recurring Amount 

        D:-Non Recurring Amount 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question32:-The maximum grace marks that can be awarded to meritorious sportsmen for all items put together shall be __________ of the total marks. 

        A:-50% 

        B:-35% 

        C:-40% 

        D:-25% 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question33:-Class I and Class II Officers (i.e. Gazatted Officers) of the Govt. are included in 

        A:-State Service 

        B:-Subordinate Service 

        C:-Judicial Service 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question34:-Inorder to apply for House Building Advance, the applicant shall have a minimum of _______ years services.         A:-10 Yrs. 

        B:-5 Yrs. 

        C:-2 Years 

        D:-4 Years 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question35:-Who is responsible for the maintenance and disposal of electronic data 

        A:-Secretary 

        B:-System Administrator 

        C:-JS (R and A) 

        D:-System Manager 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question36:-The percentage of reservation given to ST candidates 

        A:-1% 

        B:-3% 

        C:-2% 

        D:-8% 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question37:-Usually, who is authorised to sign on the outgoing communication relating to a District Office? 

        A:-District Officer 

        B:-Under Secretary 

        C:-Section Officer 

        D:-Office Superintendent 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question38:-Internet facility provided and managed by the Kerala State IT mission 

        A:-VPN 

        B:-KSWAN 

        C:-email 

        D:-LAN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question39:-The list of candidates found provisionally suitable for inclusion in the Ranked List 

        A:-Draft Ranked List 

        B:-Short List 

        C:-Probability List 

        D:-None 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question40:-The name of the official website of KPSC 

        A:-www.keralapsc.gov.in 

        B:-www.keralapsc.org.in 

        C:-www.psckerala.gov.in 

        D:-www. KERALA PSC.ORG.IN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question41:-The interval time allowed to the staff for lunch is 

        A:-1 Hour 

        B:-45 minutes 

        C:-30 minutes 

        D:-50 minutes 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question42:-Which wing is entrusted with the preparation of agenda for the commission sitting?         A:-RIA 

        B:-R and A 

        C:-Establishment 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question43:-A communication received either in print or electronic media is called 

        A:-Current 

        B:-File 

        C:-K documan 

        D:-draft 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question44:-The name of the wide area network of computers which connected all the offices of the commission         A:-Internet 

        B:-VPN 

        C:-Thulasi 

        D:-LAN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question45:-The percentage of disability required for a candidate for claiming person with disability         A:-50% 

        B:-40% 

        C:-20% 

        D:-30% 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question46:-Who is the Head of the Office of KPSC? 

        A:-Secretary 

        B:-Chairman 

        C:-Commission 

        D:-Governor 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question47:-The sitting of the commission is normally held on every 

        A:-Sunday 

        B:-Tuesday 

        C:-Friday 

        D:-Monday 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question48:-The Annual Report of the Commission shall be handed over to the Governor by every         A:-15th July 

        B:-15th June 

        C:-15th August 

        D:-1st January 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question49:-The Officer responsible for the maintenance of movement Register 

        A:-US 

        B:-DS 

        C:-JS 

        D:-SO/OS 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question50:-The chairman of KPSC shall be appointed by 

        A:-Governor of Kerala 

        B:-President of India 

        C:-Chief Minister of Kerala 

        D:-Chief Justice of Kerala 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question51:-The permission to leave the office early by one hour is limited to 

        A:-3 times in a  month 

        B:-2 times in a month 

        C:-2 times within 3 months 

        D:-2 times in a week 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question52:-The expenses of the KPSC shall be charged on the 

        A:-Plan fund 

        B:-Budget allotment 

        C:-Consolidated fund 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question53:-The benefit given to a candidate either by revision of an approved rotation or due to the re-advice of thrown out         A:-EEA 

        B:-NJD 

        C:-NCA 

        D:-TPO 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question54:-Extra marks are being awarded to meritorious sportsman in the categories of posts in         A:-Class III and IV 

        B:-Class I 

        C:-Class I and II 

        D:-Class II and III 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question55:-Who is the Administrator of Attendance Management System? 

        A:-System Administrator 

        B:-System Manager 

        C:-Addl. Secretary (Establishment) 

        D:-JS (R and A) 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question56:-The software used to generate short lists and ranked lists 

        A:-Thulasi 

        B:-VPN 

        C:-e result pro 

        D:-KSWAN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question57:-The list of candidates found provisionally suitable to be called for interview 

        A:-Probability List 

        B:-Short List 

        C:-Ranked List 

        D:-Combined List 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question58:-The salutation using in a DO letter 

        A:-Dear Sir or My dear ..... 

        B:-Respected Sir 

        C:-Most respected Sir 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question59:-The term LPC means 

        A:-Last Pay Certificate 

        B:-Lowest Pay Certificate 

        C:-Least Pay Certificate 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question60:-The software using for generation of admission ticket 

        A:-To My SQL 

        B:-Windows 

        C:-Oracle 

        D:-i REACT 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question61:-Recruitment of SC/ST candidates are being carried out in 

        A:-SR Wing 

        B:-GR Wing 

        C:-Establishment 

        D:-R and A Wing 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question62:-Head Quarters vacancies to District Offices are alloted from Head Office according to the rotation of District starting from         A:-Thrissur 

        B:-Kollam 

        C:-Thiruvananthapuram 

        D:-Kasargode 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question63:-The term 'vacation vacancy' under Special Recruitment means 

        A:-Vacancy caused due to resignation, relief or otherwise 

        B:-vacancy created for vacation periods 

        C:-vacancy caused due to NJD 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question64:-An employee can avail ___________ free chances for Departmental Test. 

        A:-2 

        B:-3 

        C:-1 

        D:-No limitation 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question65:-DD is files shall be destroyed after _________ years. 

        A:-10  years 

        B:-5 years 

        C:-3 years 

        D:-1 year 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question66:-The term of office of KPSC member 

        A:-Six years or attaining the age of 62 

        B:-Six years or attaining the age of 65 

        C:-Five years or attaining the age of 62 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question67:-The custodian and supervisor of central server for online exams 

        A:-CE 

        B:-CF 

        C:-Secretary 

        D:-Chairman 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question68:-The software used for reporting vacancies to KPSC 

        A:-OMR pro 

        B:-e vacancy 

        C:-e result pro 

        D:-e advice pro 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question69:-Communication addressed to the High Court shall be addressed to 

        A:-Chief Justice 

        B:-Registrar 

        C:-PA to Chief Justice 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question70:-________ is an integrated payroll and account information system of all the employees of the Govt. of Kerala.         A:-IT mission 

        B:-SPARK 

        C:-KSWAN 

        D:-PEN 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question71:-Records section of the Head Office is under the charge of 

        A:-Secretary 

        B:-Under secretary 

        C:-Section Officer 

        D:-Office Superintendent 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question72:-Computer Assistant shall maintain a _________ Register. 

        A:-PR 

        B:-Tapal book 

        C:-Daily work Load Register 

        D:-None 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question73:-In the Head Office, the work relating to KSEB, KSRTC etc.. are being carried out in         A:-GR wing 

        B:-Finance wing 

        C:-Advice wing 

        D:-Corporation Rectt 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question74:-The Regional Officer shall convene review meeting of the District Offices on every         A:-month 

        B:-week 

        C:-year 

        D:-none of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question75:-Which section is the connecting link between the commission and the public? 

        A:-R and A 

        B:-RIA 

        C:-PR unit 

        D:-EDP Section 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question76:-Section dealing with the disciplinary cases relating to the staff of the commission         A:-SS III 

        B:-SS II 

        C:-SS I 

        D:-Estt I 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question77:-The unique number alloted to an employee under SPARK 

        A:-PEN 

        B:-VPN 

        C:-Adhar 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question78:-The usual form of salutation used in official letter 

        A:-Respected Sir/Madam 

        B:-Dear Sir/Madam 

        C:-Sir/Madam 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question79:-The main objective of the first phase of computerisation was 

        A:-Computerisation of pre-examination work 

        B:-Computerisation of advice of candidates 

        C:-Computerisation of post examination work 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question80:-Disposals that are to be destroyed after one year is called 

        A:-R Dis 

        B:-K Dis 

        C:-L Dis 

        D:-N Dis 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question81:-The drawing and the disbursing  officer shall physically verify the cash 

        A:-once in a week 

        B:-once in a month 

        C:-every three months 

        D:-none of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question82:-Officers in the rank of ___________ and above are permitted to receive visitors in the office.         A:-SO 

        B:-OS 

        C:-Under secretary 

        D:-JS 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question83:-The authority empowered to declare probation of an employee 

        A:-CE 

        B:-CF 

        C:-Secretary 

        D:-Chairman 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question84:-The crucial date for determining whether a candidate possesses prescribed qualification is 

        A:-The last date fixed for the receipt of application for the post 

        B:-Gazatte date 

        C:-Date of publication of PSC Bullettin 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question85:-Literacy means 

        A:-Pass in Std IV 

        B:-SSLC Pass 

        C:-SSLC fail 

        D:-VII Std. Pass 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question86:-Persons of backward classes who are traditionally engaged in hereditary occupation of that backward class are         A:-excluded from the concept of Creamy Layer 

        B:-included in the Creamy Layer 

        C:-Considered equal to open candidates 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question87:-The main objective of the second phase of computerisation 

        A:-Computerisation of pre exam work 

        B:-Computerisation of Departmental Test Wing 

        C:-Computerisation of post exam work 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question88:-Name of the Pension Scheme for the employees who are appointed on or after 1.4.2013 

        A:-Statutory pension 

        B:-National pension scheme 

        C:-Service pension 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question89:-The Register kept in the enquiry for recording the details of visitors 

        A:-Enquiry Register 

        B:-Visitors Register 

        C:-Vacancy Register 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question90:-Communication intended for the Universities shall be addressed to 

        A:-Vice Chancellor 

        B:-Pro Vice Chancellor 

        C:-Chancellor 

        D:-Registrar 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question91:-The General Administration of the entire office is entrusted with 

        A:-R and A wing 

        B:-RIA wing 

        C:-Establishment wing 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question92:-The principle of Creamy Layer will not apply to all backward classes who are 

        A:-Literate 

        B:-Illiterate 

        C:-Graduate 

        D:-Post Graduate 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question93:-The code name alloted to Regional Office, Kozhikode 

        A:-ROE 

        B:-ROQ 

        C:-ROK 

        D:-ROD 

        Correct Answer:- Option-D 

Question94:-An extra time of _________ minutes per hour will be granted to orthopedically challenged candidates in all exams including Dept. Test         A:-10 minutes 

        B:-15 minutes 

        C:-5 minutes 

        D:-20 minutes 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question95:-The intention of TPO is 

        A:-for the preparation of rotation 

        B:-to keep up OC : BC ratio observing 50% rule 

        C:-to give benefit to OC candidates 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question96:-Which wing is entrusted with the maintenance of service book? 

        A:-Establishment 

        B:-Accounts wing 

        C:-R and A wing 

        D:-None of the above 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B 

Question97:-How many units are there in a main rotation? 

        A:-4 

        B:-5 

        C:-7 

        D:-10 

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question98:-Thrown out candidates shall re-register with KPSC within ________ days of discharge. 

        A:-90 

        B:-60 

        C:-1 year 

        D:-120 days 

        Correct Answer:- Option-A 

Question99:-Representation of the staff to the commission shall submit through 

        A:-Chairman 

        B:-CE 

        C:-Secretary 

        D:-Member 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C 

Question100:-The authority competent to make appointments, promotions and transfers in respect of Class III and Class IV posts.         A:-Chairman 

        B:-Secretary 

        C:-AS (Estt) 

        D:-None 

        Correct Answer:- Option-C