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