FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: General Knowledge Precis and Drafting (Paper II)
Date of
Examination
21-08-2019
Question1:-Kerala Local fund Audit Service Rule came into exist in ________
A:-1994
B:-2008
C:-1996
D:-2006
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-As per KLFA special rules every person appointed in the department shall be on probation from _______ A:-the date of appointment
B:-getting confirmation in the post
C:-the date of joining duty
D:-being regularised in the department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-Who is the appointing authority of an auditor in KSAD?
A:-The Government
B:-The PSC
C:-The Finance Department
D:-The Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-The probation period of Direct Recruitees in KSAD is
A:-Two years on duty within a continuous period of three years
B:-Three years on duty within a continuous period of four years
C:-One year on duty within a continuous period of two years
D:-Three years on duty from the date of joining
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Where does it mention that every person appointed as auditor shall undergo a course of training for a period of four months? A:-In KLFAD Act and Rules
B:-In Kerala Public Service Act 1968
C:-In Kerala LFAD Service Rules
D:-In Kerala LFAD Subordinate Service Rules 2009
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-After the completion of the Audit, the Audit report shall be sent to the officer concerned not later than _______ months. A:-3
B:-4
C:-6
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-KLFA Act came into exist in ________
A:-11.05.1996
B:-11.05.1995
C:-11.05.1994
D:-11.05.1993
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-As per KLFA Act Auditor means ________
A:-Auditors appointed by the PSC
B:-The Director and any other officer of LFAD empowered by the Director
C:-Auditors appointed by the Government
D:-Any other officer in LFAD except the Director
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-As per KLFA Act all officers and staff of the LFAD shall be subordinate to ________
A:-The Director
B:-The Government
C:-The Finance Department
D:-The additional Chief Secretary of Finance Department
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-A local authority or local fund included in the schedule of the KLFA Act shall submit the accounts relating to a financial year to KSAD with in _______ months of the closing of that financial year.
A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question11:-________ section of the KLFA Act gives the Director the power to dispense with detailed audit.
A:-19
B:-22
C:-21
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-As per KLFA Act Section 23 the Director shall send a consolidated report of the accounts audited by him to _______ A:-The Finance Department
B:-The Legislature Assembly
C:-The Government
D:-The Accountant General
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question13:-As per LFAD Rule, Rule 6 (2) _______ shall make suitable arrangements to enable the auditor to conduct the audit. A:-The Auditor
B:-The Director
C:-The Government
D:-The Local Authority
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-Of the following institutions which is exempted from paying Audit Charge
A:-Universities
B:-Devaswom Boards
C:-LSGD's
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-Banning of taking or giving of dowry by a government servant is dealt in _______
A:-Kerala Government Servant's conduct rules - rule 93(b)
B:-Kerala Government Servant's conduct rules - rule 93(c)
C:-Kerala Government Servant's conduct rules - rule 93(d)
D:-Kerala Government Servant's conduct rules - rule 93(e)
Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled
Question16:-The sexual harassment of women at work place (prevention, prohibition and Redressal) Act came into being in ________ A:-2013
B:-2014
C:-2015
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-As per GPF (Kerala) Rules the passbook is kept in ________
A:-Form C
B:-Form E
C:-Form H
D:-Form F
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-A non-refundable advance can be granted to an employee after the completion of _______ years in service. A:-10
B:-15
C:-12
D:-9
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Non refundable Advance in the case of HOD is granted by ________
A:-Himself
B:-The Secretary, the Administrative Department concerned
C:-The DDO
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-The upper monitory limit for sanctioning temporary Advance/Non refundable Advance by Deputy Director, if he is the sanctioning authority, is Rs. ________
A:-490000
B:-290000
C:-190000
D:-390000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-According to IT Act Section (3) the year in which income is earned is called _______
A:-Previous year
B:-Assessment year
C:-Calander year
D:-Financial year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Audit Manual was prepared with the financial assistance of ________
A:-KLSDGP
B:-KLGSDP
C:-KGLSDP
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-How many parts do have the Audit Manual?
A:-3
B:-6
C:-5
D:-2
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-Local Fund Audit Department was constituted in _______
A:-1924
B:-1932
C:-1942
D:-1923
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-73rd and 74th amendment of the Indian Constitution was passed in _______ year.
A:-1992
B:-1994
C:-1991
D:-1993
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Who is the Chairman of state level audit monitoring committee formed vide GO (Rt) No. 2121/07/LSGD dated 04.08.2007 A:-The Director, KSAD
B:-The Director, Panchayat Department
C:-The Principal Secretary, Local Self Government
D:-The Principal Secretary, Finance Department
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Rule 261 G of the rules and procedures and conduct of business in Kerala Legislature Assembly deals with _______ A:-State level monitoring committee
B:-Local Fund Accounts Committee
C:-Core Committee
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-As per Comproller and Auditor General's Audit standard section 4.9 the term audit includes financial audit, regularity audit and ________audit.
A:-Performance
B:-Local
C:-Concurrent
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-'Petty Plant' register is maintained at ________
A:-Botany Department
B:-Press
C:-Mechanical Department
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Kerala University Act came into existence _______
A:-1975
B:-1954
C:-1974
D:-1953
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-Kerala Kalamandalam was founded in _______
A:-1929
B:-1931
C:-1928
D:-1930
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-The chairman of DTPC is ________
A:-The District Collector
B:-The MLA
C:-The MP
D:-The Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The chairman of the governing body of state language institute is _______
A:-The Cultural Minister
B:-The Chief Minister
C:-The Cultural Secretary
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Who is the President of 'SIEP' governing body?
A:-The MLA
B:-The Cultural Minister
C:-The Chief Minister
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question35:-'SIEP' maintains a _______ fund to reprint encyclopaedia.
A:-Special purpose fund
B:-Special fund
C:-Sinking fund
D:-Revolving fund
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-How many Development Authorities are there in Kerala at present?
A:-4
B:-5
C:-2
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-The Examiner of Local Fund Accounts is the treasurer of Charitable Endowment for the Kerala Under ________Act. A:-The KLFA Act 1994
B:-The Public Servants Act 1960
C:-The Charitable Endowment 1890
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-As per grant in aid rule exists in Kerala the inmates of an orphanage between the age of ______ are eligible for grant in aid. A:-6 and 22
B:-5 and 21
C:-4 and 21
D:-5 and 22
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-The maximum grant in aid including foreign contribution admissible to an inmate per mensum at present is A:-1500
B:-1600
C:-1400
D:-2000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-Certificate from Tahasildar or Child welfare committee regarding the inmates shall be kept at ________ A:-Orphanages
B:-Beggar homes
C:-Home for old age and infirm
D:-Foundling homes
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Washing charges is not included in boarding charges of ________
A:-Orphanages
B:-Foundling homes
C:-Beggar homes
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Register of wqaf is kept at _______
A:-Orphanages
B:-Waqf board
C:-Beggar homes
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-The hospital development fund shall not be used for meeting _______
A:-The salary of doctors
B:-The salary of cleaning staff
C:-The expense of electricity
D:-The expense of purchasing surgicals
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question44:-The KHRWS is established in the year 1973 as a ______ entity.
A:-Profit sharing
B:-Profit sharing and non profit sharing
C:-Profit making
D:-Non profit sharing
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-The official liquidator is appointed by _______ under section 448 of the companies Act 1956. A:-The Government of Kerala
B:-The Hon. High Court
C:-The Govt. of India
D:-The Company
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-'V.K.N Smarkam' is working under the auspices of ________
A:-Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Academy
B:-Kerala Sahithya Academy
C:-Kerala Film Development Corporation
D:-Kerala Kalamandalam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-There are ________ Devasam Boards in Kerala.
A:-5
B:-6
C:-4
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Before Malabar Devaswom came into existence the temples in Malabar area were governed by _______ A:-The cultural department
B:-The revenue Department
C:-The Devaswom Minister
D:-The HR and CE department
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-The following is not a scheduled institution under section 4(1) of KLFA Act 94 A:-Labour Welfare Fund Board
B:-KHRWS
C:-Malabar Devaswom board
D:-The Kerala Nirmithi Kendra
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-The PD Devaswom in TDB means
A:-Permant deposit devaswom
B:-Personal deposit devaswom
C:-Private deposit devaswom
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-The annual audit report of the Travancore Devaswom Board is submitted to _______ A:-The Director
B:-The Government
C:-The Devaswom Commissioner
D:-The Hon'ble High Court
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-'Pathivu' is a _______ in Travancore Deveswom Board
A:-Register
B:-Custom
C:-Offering
D:-Income
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-The Guruvayoor Deveswom Board Act came into being in ______
A:-1977
B:-1979
C:-1978
D:-1980
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Entry fee at 'Punnathoor Kotta' is an income of ______
A:-Punnathoor Panchayat
B:-The Guruvayoor Deveswom Board
C:-The Travancore Deveswom Board
D:-The DTPC Thrissur
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question55:-How many welfare funds are audited by the Kerala State Audit Department at present? A:-21
B:-23
C:-22
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-As per Kerala Building and other Construction Workers Act Section 27, the accounts shall be audited by _______ A:-The Chartered Accountant
B:-The KSAD
C:-The Finance Department
D:-The CAG
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-'Plenipotentiary' means
A:-A person with limited power
B:-A person with stubborn heart
C:-A person with full power
D:-A person with arrogant nature
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-'Inter alia means'
A:-In between
B:-Among other things
C:-Under consideration
D:-On anvil
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-As per ISSAI Rules Un qualified certificate' means
A:-Conditional certificate
B:-Prejudiced certificate
C:-Precluded certificate
D:-Un conditional certificate
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The accounts of receipts (1)/ and expenditure of orphanages and poor homes (2)/ are audited with a view to (3)/ ascertain the extend of eligibility (4) - which part of the sentence is incorrect
A:-4
B:-2
C:-3
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Election to fill a casual vacancy of a municipal councillor shall be held within _______ months after the occurrence of vacancy. A:-3
B:-5
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-A casual vacancy in the office of municipal councillor shall not be filled if the duration of which is less than ______ A:-5 months
B:-6 months
C:-1 year
D:-7 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-In the absence of the chairperson in the Municipality, ______ holds the office
A:-The Municipal Commissioner
B:-The Chairman of Finance standing Committee
C:-The Deputy Chairperson
D:-A Nominee of Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-_______ shall convene the meetings of the municipal council.
A:-The Chairman
B:-The Secretary
C:-The Deputy Chairperson
D:-The Council Members
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-In a town Panchayat, there is no standing committee for ________
A:-Welfare
B:-Work
C:-Finance
D:-Health
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-In a Municipal Corporation collection of tax is supervised by the standing committee of ______
A:-Welfare
B:-Work
C:-Education
D:-Finance
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question67:-The auditory may recommend the municipal council to write off any amount not exceeding Rs._______ A:-400
B:-600
C:-500
D:-1000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-Sinking fund in a municipality is ketp for
A:-Re-payment
B:-Meeting salary
C:-Maintaining water shed projects
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Of the following which is not a general revenue
A:-Excise tax
B:-Revenues of local fund
C:-Sales tax
D:-GST
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question70:-An officer detained in custody exceeding ________hours shall be deemed to be under suspension. A:-24
B:-60
C:-48
D:-42
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-_______ is not an ordinary leave
A:-Earned leave
B:-Half pay leave
C:-Commuted leave
D:-Casual leave
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-As per KSR Part I Rule 100 Maternity leave is granted for _______days.
A:-180
B:-90
C:-170
D:-120
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Leave without allowance under KSR Part I Rule 88 on medical certificate shall not be counted for ________ A:-Seniority
B:-Accumulation of Earned leave
C:-Promotion
D:-Pension
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-The revised scale of pay recommended by the 10th pay revision commission came into effect from A:-01.07.16
B:-01.07.2015
C:-07.01.14
D:-01.07.14
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-As per the 10th pay revision 4th time bound higher grade is limited to employees coming under the scale of pay of _______ A:-16500-35700 to 19000-43600
B:-16500-35700 to 20000-45800
C:-16500-35700 to 22200-48000
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-As per 10th pay revision the mileage allowance is enhanced to Rs. ________ for all grade of officers. A:-3 per/km
B:-4 per/km
C:-2 per/km
D:-2.50 per/km
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-As per G.O (P)121/17 (79) fin. Dated 11.09.17 the maximum taxi fair for an officer per day is Rs. _______ A:-150
B:-200
C:-250
D:-300
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-LTC can be availed oneself of maximum ________ days
A:-14 days including holidays
B:-15 days including holidays
C:-15 days excluding holidays
D:-16 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Daily allowance may not be drawn, if the officer does not reach a radius of _______ km from the duty point. A:-15 km
B:-12 km
C:-8 km
D:-10 km
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-As per RTI Act 2005 Chapter 1 Section (2) the Act does not extend to _______
A:-The Jammu & Kashmir
B:-The North Eastern State
C:-The Lacadives
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question81:-Kerala Civil Services, classification control and appeal rules came into being in ______ A:-1956
B:-1957
C:-1958
D:-1960
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-The period of probation of officers appointed to selection post is _______
A:-One year
B:-2 years
C:-6 months
D:-9 months
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-The travelling allowance claim should be preferred with in a _______
A:-Calendar year
B:-Financial year
C:-Year
D:-Month
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question84:-The arrear claims of pay and allowances shall be forfeited _______ years from it fell due for payment. A:-5
B:-2
C:-6
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question85:-As per existing the normal rate of tax up to total income 250000 is _______
A:-10%
B:-20%
C:-Nil
D:-5%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-The prime aim of Kudumbasree mission is _______
A:-Strengthening of local self government
B:-Women empowerment
C:-Man and women empowerment
D:-Poverty eradication
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-From _______ five year plan a major chunk of plant fund was pumped into the peoples planning program. A:-8th
B:-9th
C:-10th
D:-11th
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-The tenure of 13th five year plan is ______
A:-2017-2022
B:-2015-2020
C:-2018-2023
D:-2016-2021
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-'LIFE' is the acronym of _______
A:-Life of financially and economically backward community
B:-Low income fraternity in economically and backward community
C:-Laymen of financially and economically backward community
D:-Livelihood inclusion and financial empowerment
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-DOS is ________
A:-Program
B:-Open source software
C:-Operating system
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-_______ Act is passed for the delivery of services to general public within the stipulated time. A:-The Kerala State right to Service Act
B:-The Kerala State Whistle Blowers Act
C:-The Kerala State Right to Information Act
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-AIMS is the acronym of ________
A:-Audit Information and Monitoring System
B:-Audit Information and Management System
C:-Audit Information and Money Management System
D:-Audit Information and Mailing System
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-Members of a Gramasabha shall be ________
A:-All persons live in a village
B:-All persons who remit property tax
C:-All persons included in electoral roll in a village
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-As per Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 administrative setup of Panchayats in Kerala is ______ A:-Village Panchayat, Block Panchayat and District Panchayat
B:-Village Panchayat and Block Panchayat
C:-Village Panchayat and District Panchayat
D:-Village Panchayat, Block Panchayat District Panchayat and Gramasabha Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-GST is a _______ tax.
A:-Direct
B:-Indirect
C:-Both direct and indirect
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-Newly proposed medical insurance scheme for Kerala State Govt. Employees is ______ A:-MEDISEP
B:-MESIDEP
C:-Karunniya
D:-Ardram
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-The replace/maintenance cost of a worn out part of a machine/plant is a ______ expenditure. A:-Capital
B:-Deferred
C:-Revenue
D:-Loss
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-Parapet means _______
A:-A low wall not more than 2 metre in height
B:-A low wall not more than 1.2 metre in height
C:-A low wall not more than 3 metre in height
D:-A low wall not more than 3.5 metre in height
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Malabar Devasom board came in to being in _________
A:-2006
B:-2007
C:-2008
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-The District Collector is a committee member of ________ devaswom. A:-Koodal Manikkam Davaswom
B:-Cochin Devaswom Board C:-Travancore Devaswom board D:-Guruvayoor Devaswom board Correct Answer:- Option-A