FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Various Acts and Rules (Paper I)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 28-02-2019
Question1:-Maximum Penalty for manufacturing, storing or distributing any sub standard food article for consumption under the Food Safety Act is A:-Rupees One Lakh
B:-Rupees Two Lakhs
C:-Rupees Three Lakhs
D:-Rupees Five Lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question2:-The items of expenditure that can be made from Panchayath Fund are explained in Section –––––––––– of the KPR Act. A:-243
B:-213
C:-223
D:-201
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Every Municipality shall provide in its annual budget for constituting poverty alleviation fund
A:-5% of the Revenue Receipt
B:-3% of the Revenue Receipt
C:-4% of the Revenue Receipt
D:-2% of the Revenue Receipt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question4:-The territorial jurisdiction of Kannur University extent to
A:-Kannur, Kasaragod and Wayanad Revenue District
B:-Kannur, Kasaragod and Revenue Districts and Mananthavady Taluk of Wayand District
C:-Kannur and Kasaragod Revenue Districts
D:-The Erstwhile Malabar Region of Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question5:-As per the Kannur University Act, 1996, Rules, Bye-laws and orders which involves expenditure shall be made only with the prior approval of A:-The Chancellor
B:-The Pro-Chancellor
C:-The Government
D:-Vice Chancellor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Pro-Chancellor of Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University shall be
A:-The Minister in charge of Animal Husbandary in Kerala
B:-The Minister in charge of Agriculture in Kerala
C:-The Minister in charge of Higher Education in Kerala
D:-The Minister in charge of General Education in Kerala
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question7:-The Chief Executive Authority of the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University is
A:-The Syndicate
B:-The Senate
C:-The Board of Management
D:-Governing Council
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question8:-Which among the following is not included in the list of Officers of the University under KVASU Act
A:-The Registrar
B:-The Finance Officer
C:-The Director of Academic & Research
D:-The Pro Vice Chancellor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Chairman of the Finance Committee of Kerala University
A:-Registrar
B:-Vice Chancellor
C:-Pro Vice Chancellor
D:-Finance Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Which of the following institutions is not included in the schedule of institutions under section 3(1) of the KLFA Act A:-Wakaf Board
B:-Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra
C:-Kerala Water Authority
D:-Kerala Sangeetha Nataka Academy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-An appeal against any notice or order of the Secretary of the Municipality shall be filed within
A:-60 days
B:-90 days
C:-30 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-Which among the following is a mandatory function of a Municipality
A:-Providing legal awareness among the citizens
B:-Campaigning against financial crimes
C:-Creating awareness about civil rights
D:-Maintenance of Market Places
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-Article 243A of the Constitution of India relates to
A:-Grama Sabhas
B:-Reservation of Seats in Panchayaths
C:-Duration of Panchayaths
D:-Composition of Panchayaths
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Provisions relating to Elections to Panchayaths are discussed in Article –––––––––– of the Constitution.
A:-243 I
B:-243 J
C:-243 K
D:-243 L
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question15:-The constitution of Municipalities are dealt with in Article –––––––––– of the Constitution.
A:-243 P
B:-243 Q
C:-243 R
D:-243 S
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Article 243 Z of the Constitution deals with
A:-Audit of accounts of the Municipalities
B:-Elections to the Municipalities
C:-Powers to levy tax by Municipalities
D:-Finance Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Constitution and Composition of Ward Committees are discussed in Article –––––––––– of the Constitution. A:-243 P
B:-243 Q
C:-243 R
D:-243 S
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-The Kerala Places of Public Resorts Act was enacted in the year
A:-1962
B:-1963
C:-1964
D:-1965
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Under the provisions of the Places of Public Resort Act, any person aggrieved may prefer an appeal before the Council within –––––––––– days of A:-15 days
B:-30 days
C:-45 days
D:-60 days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Age of superannuation of Municipal contingent employees with effect from 01.08.1964 is
A:-56 years
B:-60 years
C:-62 years
D:-70 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:-As per the PWD Manual, the rate of fine for delayed completion of work by the contractor without reasonable grounds for a period not exceeding 2 A:-1% of the PAC
B:-2% of the PAC
C:-3% of the PAC
D:-4% of the PAC
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question22:-Building Tax is assessed on the basis of
A:-Annual Rental Value
B:-Cost of building as stated by the applicant
C:-Estimate Cost of the Building
D:-Floor Area of the Building
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-The Citizen chart published by a Grama panchayat will be in force
A:-for six months
B:-for one year
C:-for five years
D:-Till the end of the tenure of the existing panchayat committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question24:-–––––––––– is the Plan Monitoring Software.
A:-Sulekha
B:-Sanchaya
C:-Soochika
D:-Sthapana
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question25:-Pension contribution to be remitted to Central Pension Fund under Kerala Municipality (Death Cum Retirement Benefit) Rules 1996 shall be A:-25% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
B:-15% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
C:-15% of basic pay of each employee
D:-25% of basic pay of each employee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Penalties under Kerala Municipality Act is incorporated in the
A:-First Schedule
B:-Second Schedule
C:-Third schedule
D:-Fourth schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-A byelaw of a Municipality approved and confirmed by the Government shall come in to operation
A:-on the date of publication of the byelaw in the Gazette
B:-on the date of approval of the Government
C:-on the date of approval by the council
D:-on the date of sending to Government for approval
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-A facimile signature of the Chairperson or the Secretary or of such officer as the case may be shall be deemed to be properly signed in the case of A:-Every license
B:-Cheque
C:-Any deed of contract
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Period of completion of audit after receipt of annual accounts under Kerala Local fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-3 months
B:-4 months
C:-2 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question30:-Which of the following is not among the statements to be submitted along with AFS
A:-Income and Expenditure Statement
B:-Cash flow Statement
C:-Statement of Grants availed and utilised
D:-Notes on Accounts
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Timber Tax shall be levied on timber brought in to Municipality at such rates not exceeding
A:-50 Rupees per tonne
B:-100 Rupees per tonne
C:-24 Rupees per tonne
D:-25 Rupees per tonne
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-If the owner had already paid the property Tax in a Municipality in respect of half year in which remission is due, he shall be entitled to get A:-Refund the Tax
B:-Adjusted in the Tax for the succeeding year
C:-Either refund or adjusted in the tax for the succeeding half year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The Service Tax under Kerala Municipality Act comprises of
A:-Water and Drainage Tax and Lighting tax
B:-Water and Drainage Tax and Sanitary tax
C:-Lighting Tax and Sanitary Tax
D:-Water and Drainage Tax, a Lighting Tax and a Sanitary Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-Every Panchayat shall prepare a report in respect of its administration every year and publish the same before A:-31st July of the succeeding year
B:-31st December of the succeeding year
C:-30th June of the succeeding year
D:-30th September of the succeeding year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-Administrative setup of Panchayat in the State consist of
A:-Grama Panchayats, Block Panchayats, District Panchayats and Grama Sabhas
B:-Grama Panchayats, Block Panchayats and District Panchayat
C:-Grama Panchayats and District Panchayat
D:-Grama Panchayats and Block Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-The penalty for the person responsible in case of death caused by any food article under the Food Safety Act is A:-Not less than 2 lakh rupees
B:-Not less than 3 lakh rupees
C:-Not less than 4 lakh rupees
D:-Not less than 5 lakh rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-No petition for divorce shall be presented within a period of –––––––––– from the date of marriage under the Hindu Marriage Act. A:-6 months
B:-1 year
C:-18 months
D:-2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Conditions for a Hindu Marriage are detailed in
A:-Section 3 of the Hindu Marriage Act
B:-Section 4 of the Hindu Marriage Act
C:-Section 5 of the Hindu Marriage Act
D:-Section 6 of the Hindu Marriage Act
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question39:-The KSHB Act came into force in the year
A:-1971
B:-1991
C:-2000
D:-2001
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The Chairman appointed under section 4 of the KSHB Act shall hold office for a term of
A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Chairperson of Finance Standing Committee of a Grama Panchayat is
A:-President of the Grama Panchayat
B:-Vice President of the Grama Panchayat
C:-Secretary of the Grama Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-Every Municipality unless sooner dissolved shall continue for 5 years from the date appointed for it A:-First Meeting
B:-Notification of Election
C:-Declaration of Election Result
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The chairperson of Municipality may by order in writing delegate any of his/her functions to A:-The Secretary
B:-The Deputy Chairperson
C:-The Chairman of any standing committee
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-Convenor of a Gramasabha shall convene a special meeting of the Gramasabha on a request in writing made by not less than A:-50 members of Gramasabha
B:-25% of the members of the Gramasabha
C:-15% of the members of the Gramasabba
D:-10% of the members of the Gramasabha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-Steering committee chairman of a Municipality is
A:-Deputy Chairperson
B:-Chairman of the Standing Committee for Finance
C:-Chairperson
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-Authority to alter the head quarters of a Panchayat at any level is
A:-Panchayat committee
B:-Deputy Director of Panchayat
C:-Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question47:-Standing Committee on public works in a Municipal Corporation shall deal with the matters of A:-Public works, housing and electricity
B:-Public works, water supply and drainage
C:-Public works and electricity
D:-Public works, housing, electricity, water supply and drainage
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question48:-Every Block Panchayat shall consist of elected members and
A:-Presidents & vice presidents of Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
B:-Presidents & vice presidents and standing committee chairmans of Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat C:-Presidents of the Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-Ward sabhas in Municipalities are constituted where the population does not exceed
A:-Fifty Thousand
B:-One lakh
C:-Two lakh
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-To dessiminate information regarding the development and welfare activities in Municipalities is the duty of A:-Ward Sabhas
B:-Ward Committees
C:-Ward Sabhas & Ward Committees
D:-None of the Above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-Duration of the ward committee in a Municipality shall be
A:-5 Years
B:-4 Years
C:-3 Years
D:-Co – Terminus with that of the Municipal council
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-A
A:-A
B:-A
C:-A
D:-A
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-All litigation for or against the Municipality shall be conducted by or against
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-The President of a Panchayat may resign his office by tendering his resignation in the prescribed form to A:-Vice President
B:-Secretary
C:-Deputy Director of Panchayat
D:-Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Metropolitan Planning Committee that can be constituted in a metropolitan area under the Kerala Municipality Act shall consist of A:-15 members
B:-10 members
C:-20 members
D:-5 members
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Steering committee of a Panchayat consist of
A:-President, Vice President and Secretary
B:-President, Vice president and standing committee members
C:-President, Vice President and Chairmans of the standing committees
D:-President, Vice President and chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question57:-The Secretary may delegate by order in writing of any of his functions to an officer of the Panchayat
A:-without any permission of any authorities
B:-with permission of the President
C:-with permission of the Deputy Director of Panchayat
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Appointing authority in respect of the contingent posts in the Municipal service is
A:-The Secretary
B:-The Municipal council
C:-Government
D:-Standing committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-As per Kerala Municipality (Manner of inspection and Audit systems) Rules, the Auditor shall not return the Annual Financial Statement of a Munici A:-One week
B:-30 days
C:-15 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question60:-Central Pension Fund relates with
A:-Pension of Regular Employees of the Municipality
B:-Pension of Contingent employees of the Municipality
C:-Pension of Part Time employees of Panchayats
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-Surplus after the sum due to the Municipality on sale of movable or immovable shall be claimed by the owner of the property A:-Within 5 years from the date of sale
B:-Within 4 years from the date of sale
C:-Within 3 years from the date of sale
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-A rectification report by the auditee institutions shall be sent to auditor within
A:-2 months
B:-4 months
C:-6 months
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-Section –––––––––– in the Municipal Act which deals with Audit and Accounts is
A:-294
B:-295
C:-214
D:-215
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question64:-Under the provision of the Kerala municipality act who is empowered to dissolve Municipality
A:-Government
B:-The Ombudsman
C:-The High court
D:-The Tribunal for local self govt
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-Which of the following amendments gives constitutional powers to municipalities
A:-74th Amendment
B:-73rd Amendment
C:-Both of above
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-Who is the ex-officio member of standing committee of municipal council and who has no voting power
A:-Secretary
B:-Assistant secretary
C:-Chairperson
D:-Dy. chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-Serious irregularities and misappropriation detected in audit shall be reported at once to
A:-The Secretary and Executive authority
B:-The Secretary and the Director of Local Fund Audit
C:-The Executive authority and Director of Local Fund Audit
D:-The Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-The IKM software used in Grama Panchayaths for file tracking is
A:-Sanchitha
B:-Soochika
C:-Sthapana
D:-Sankhya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-Ward Sabba shall be convened at least
A:-Once in a month
B:-Once in two months
C:-Once in three months
D:-Thrice in a month
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Maximum Profession Tax that can be levied by a Grama Panchayath in a half year is
A:-1000 rupees
B:-750 rupees
C:-1250 rupees
D:-As decided by the Panchayath
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Audit of which Devaswam Boards are governed by the directions of the Hon. High Court of Kerala
A:-Travancore and Cochin
B:-Guruvayoor and Koodalmanikyam
C:-Malabar and Guruvayoor
D:-Cochin and Guruvayoor
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The Maramath wing of Travankoor Devaswam Board is headed by
A:-Superintendenting Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Deputy Chief Engineer
D:-Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-Livestock is an important source of income in
A:-Malabar Devaswam
B:-Cochin Devaswam
C:-Guruvayoor Devaswam
D:-Koodalmanikyam Devaswam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The period stipulated for serving of Surcharge certificate after the issue of Surcharge notice under Rule 20(11) under Kerala Local Fund Audit Rule A:-4 months to 6 months
B:-2 months to 4 months
C:-4 months to 2 years
D:-2 months to 2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-A municipality may not levy surcharge on
A:-Profession Tax
B:-Property Tax
C:-Show Tax
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-The Treasurer of Charitable Endowments is
A:-Account General
B:-Finance Department
C:-Finance Secretary
D:-Director of KSAD
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-An officer who underwent organ transplantation surgery is entitled to special casual leave for
A:-six months including public holidays
B:-six months excluding public holidays
C:-90 days excluding public holidays
D:-120 days including public holidays
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question78:-In respect of Annual Finance Statement which has no defects, the auditor issues, the audit certificate which is called A:-Qualified certificate
B:-Unqualified certificate
C:-Adverse opinion
D:-Disclaimer certificate
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Consolidated Report of accounts audited by Kerala State Audit Department shall be sent to Government not later than A:-30th April every year
B:-July 31st every year
C:-August 31st every year
D:-30th September every year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-The annual income limit for social security pension is
A:-50000
B:-75000
C:-100000
D:-200000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-The Chairman of the Ward Committee of a Municipality
A:-Councilor of the concerned ward
B:-Secretary
C:-Municipal Chairperson
D:-Deputy Chairperson
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question82:-Which among the following is included in the Annual Financial Statement
A:-Balance sheet
B:-Cash flow statement
C:-Receipt and payment statement
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-A panchayath has accorded sanction to female member to avail leave for maternity purpose. She is eligible for honorarium upto A:-3 months
B:-6 months
C:-not eligible
D:-1 month
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Which is the software used for issuing computer generated cash receipts?
A:-Soochika
B:-Sankhya
C:-Sevana
D:-Sanchaya
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-Audit Manual came in to force on
A:-28/03/2018
B:-25/03/2018
C:-14/03/2018
D:-None
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Which committee coordinate and monitor the function of the standing committees?
A:-A standing committee for finance
B:-standing committee for development
C:-functional committee
D:-Steering committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-A person shall not be qualified or Choosen to fill a seat in a Panchayat at any level unless
A:-he has completed his 18th year of age on the date of filing of nomination
B:-he has completed his 25th year of age on the date of filing of nomination
C:-he has completed his 21st year of age on the date of filing of nomination
D:-none of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question88:-The Secretary shall prepare and present the monthly account of the Panchayat before the
A:-President, Vice President and Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
B:-Chairman of Finance Standing Committee
C:-Steering committee
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-The Interval between two meetings of a Panchayat shall not exceed
A:-One month
B:-Two months
C:-Three months
D:-15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-The duties powers and responsibilities of the Municipalities are enumerated in section –––––––––– of the Kerala Municipalities Act. A:-243
B:-234
C:-30
D:-31
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-Who is the Chairman of the State Development Council
A:-Chief Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Vice Chairman of the State Planning Board
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-The Presiding Officer for the Election to District Planning Committee is
A:-District Collector
B:-Secretary of the District Panchayath
C:-District Planning Officer
D:-An officer nominated by the State Election Commission
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question93:-As per Section 517 of the Kerala Municipalities Act, fine for delay in furnishing information is
A:-Rupees 50 per day
B:-Rupees 25 per day
C:-Rupees 30 per day
D:-Rupees 60 per day
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question94:-KPR ACT as per section –––––––––– a tax or other sum due to a panchayath under the Act or rules, bye laws which is not collected within 3 yearsbarred by limitation of time.
A:-section 244
B:-section 243
C:-section 418
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-The Pro-Chancellor of Kannur University shall be the
A:-Minister for Higher Education for the time being
B:-Chief Minister of Kerala for the time being
C:-Minister for General Education General Education of the State for the time being
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Pro-Vice Chancellor of Mahatma Gandhi University shall hold office for a period of A:-Five years from the date of assuming office
B:-Four years from the date of assuming charge
C:-Co-terminus with that of the Vice Chancellor
D:-Upto the date of attainment of 60 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-The Board under the Malabar Devaswom Act consists of –––––––––– members . A:-Seven
B:-Eight
C:-Nine
D:-Ten
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The Guruvayoor Devaswom Act came into existence in the Year A:-1977
B:-1978
C:-1980
D:-1981
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Who is the Chief Executive of the Travancore Devaswom Board? A:-The Secretary
B:-The Chairman
C:-The Devaswom Commissioner
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question100:-Area Committees are part of the administrative set up of A:-The Malabar Devaswom Board
B:-The Travancore Devaswom Board
C:-The Cochin Devaswom Board
D:-The Guruvayoor Devaswom Board
Correct Answer:- Option-A