FINAL ANSWER KEY
Paper: Kerala Registration Manual and Circular Order - Part I - Paper II
Date of Test 28-11-2020
Question1:-The present Kerala Registration Manual came into being on
A:-31.12.1969
B:-01.04.1970
C:-01.01.1908
D:-01.01.1966
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-A Decree relating to immovable property shall be accepted for registration at
A:-The sub registrar office where the property is situated
B:-The sub registrar office where the decree was made
C:-Any sub registrar office
D:-At the sub registrar office where any of the parties resides
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-If the original presentation of a document for registration is made at a wrong office and if the mistake is detected before the document is admitted
A:-The document may be accepted and a memo shall be sent to the proper office
B:-The document shall be returned with a note
C:-The document may be accepted and registration shall be refused
D:-The document may simply be returned without any other action
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question4:-Points to be ensured before acceptance of a sale of immovable property does not include
A:-Verifying the party presenting it is entitled to present
B:-Certification of jurisdiction for accepting the document
C:-Verification of title of executants over the property
D:-Verifying that a true copy of the document is also accompanied
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Which of the following is true when a document is executed by 10 persons
A:-All of them must subscribe their signature in all sheets
B:-All of them need to subscribe their signature in last sheet only
C:-Only anyone of them need to subscribe his signature in all sheets
D:-All of them need to subscribe their signature in last sheet and any one of them or all of them should sign in all other sheets also Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-A document signed by an attorney can sign
A:-as if he were the principal
B:-as the attorney of so and so only
C:-either as principal or as attorney
D:-both as principal and as attorney
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-Copies of deposition recorded by Registering Officers can be given
A:-to anyone who applies for it
B:-to the connected parties only
C:-to anyone at the discretion of the Registering Officer
D:-to anyone who obtains order in this regard from the District Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question8:-Plain imperssion may be accepted in the case of
A:-Men
B:-Women
C:-Both men and women
D:-It cannot be accepted at all
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Thumb impression in the impression register shall be taken under the supervision of
A:-Registering Officer
B:-Office Attendant
C:-Junior Superintendent/Head Clerk
D:-The parties can do themselves; no supervision is needed
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question10:-What to do when the impression taken is faint?
A:-Leave as it is; nothing more to do
B:-Score the impression and take another clear impression
C:-Keep the faint impression as it is and take another clear impression
D:-Mask the impression by pasting a piece of plain paper and take another impression in the same column
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Covering letters with which the documents are presented by messengers for registration
A:-Shall be treated as power of attorney
B:-Shall not be treated as power of attorney; but must be filed in the file of powers of attorney
C:-Shall be treated as a miscellaneous record
D:-Shall be returned to the party presented the document
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The endorsement regarding presentation and admission of execution, if made at the same time, shall be signed by the Registering Officer
A:-together
B:-separately
C:-either separately or together as per the convenience of the officer
D:-need not be signed at all
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question13:-The prefix assigned to the serial number when the document is impounded is
A:-I
B:-R
C:-T
D:-P
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question14:-When another officer is entrusted to examine the parties at his residence on behalf of the registering officer, he is called A:-Commission
B:-Executor
C:-Examiner
D:-Officer in Charge
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-A rectification deed is to be registered in
A:-Book I
B:-Book III
C:-Book IV
D:-Book in which the original deed is registered
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question16:-The fee to be levied for sending a memo of a document rectifying another document in Book III or IV registered in another office is A:-Rs. 50
B:-Rs. 100
C:-Rs. 200
D:-No fee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Which one of the following is not an immovable property
A:-Hereditary Allowance
B:-Right of Government to levy tolls
C:-Right of ferry
D:-Staiding Timber
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-Which one of the following is a movable property
A:-Fruit upon trees
B:-An easement right
C:-A right to collect and remove leave from trees for a certain period
D:-Claim of maintenance
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-Lease of fisheries is to be registered in
A:-Book I
B:-Book II
C:-Book III
D:-Book IV
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question20:-Contract for cutting and removing trees is to be registered in
A:-Book I
B:-Book II
C:-Book III
D:-Book IV
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Which one of the following is not a compulsorily registrable document
A:-Gift
B:-Lease for 6 months
C:-Lease for 6 years
D:-Transfer of court decree of value more than 100
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-Cancellation of will
A:-is compulsorily registrable
B:-is optionally registrable
C:-should not be registered
D:-is not permitted
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question23:-The legal declaration of the intentions of the testator with respect to his property which he desires to be carried into effect after his death is
A:-Settlement
B:-Power of Attorney
C:-Will
D:-Annuity
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-A and B enter into an agreement for the division in equal shares of property of the value Rs. 1,000. A takes property worth Rs. 800 and pay Rs. 300 in cash to B who takes property worth Rs. 200. What is the value of separated share in this
A:-800
B:-300
C:-200
D:-500
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-Fee for private attendance shall be levied
A:-before proceeding to the residence
B:-after returning from the residence
C:-at the place of residence
D:-no separate fee is to be levied
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Documents returned by post shall be recorded thus in
A:-Despatch Register
B:-Account B
C:-Account C
D:-Account E
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question27:-When the presentant ande claimant are different and the presentant is alive, the document shall be returned to A:-Presentant
B:-Claimant
C:-Either claimant or presentant
D:-Witness
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-How many days can a document be kept in the office within which it can be issued without levying safe custody fee? A:-One month
B:-10 days
C:-15 days
D:-No limit
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-Which statement among the following is not true with respect to an application for attendance at private residence? A:-Application must be stamped with Court Fee or Rs. 10
B:-Any number of persons entitled for exemption may present a single application for attendance at the same residence C:-The application may be presented by anyone authorised by the applicant
D:-Application shall be registered in the petition register
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question30:-Private Attendance Report shall be forwarded by a Sub Registrar to
A:-District Registrar
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Registration
C:-Inspector General of Registration
D:-Joint Inspector General of REgistration
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question31:-If no deed is accepted at the private residence, the application fee realised for private attendance A:-shall be refunded at once
B:-shall not be refunded
C:-shall be adjusted against another application
D:-shall be refunded on approval of Inspector General of Registration
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question32:-Sanctioning authority to refund the excess fee levied is
A:-Sub Registrar
B:-District Registrar
C:-Inspector General of Registration
D:-Accountant General
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The daily account which shows the total collection under each account and the total cash balance at the close of the day is A:-Account A
B:-Account D
C:-Account H
D:-Account G
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question34:-The daily account which shows the consolidated number of documents admitted, application for copies and encumbrance certificates etc. is
A:-Account A
B:-Account D
C:-Account H
D:-Account G
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-The number of accounts to be maintained in Registrar's Office which are commonly known as District Accounts is A:-3
B:-4
C:-5
D:-8
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question36:-The officer who has not been appointed as Collector for the purpose of section 31 of Kerala Stamp Act (Adjudication of Stamp Duty) is A:-Personal Assitant to District Collector
B:-Revenue Divisional Officer
C:-District Registrar
D:-Tahsildar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-Which of the following document should not be destroyed under any circumstance?
A:-Sale Deed
B:-Will
C:-Power of Attorney
D:-Mortgage
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Safe custody fee shall be levied in respect of unclaimed
A:-Documents
B:-Encumbrance certificates
C:-Certified copies
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-What action should a registering officer take when the document is presented but the executant doesn't appear within the prescribed period of four months from the date of execution?
A:-Report to the District Registrar
B:-Return the document
C:-Refuse registration
D:-Ask the presentant to remit fine for condoning the delay
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-The book in which a brief record of each day's proceedings in respect of a pending document is made is known as A:-Book II
B:-Minute Book
C:-Register of Impounded Documents
D:-Book V
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question41:-Order of Refusal of Registration is to be entered in
A:-Minute book
B:-Book II
C:-Book IV
D:-Book V
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question42:-A search for documents executed by or in favour of a specified person or family is known as
A:-Single Search
B:-General Search
C:-Survey search
D:-Family search
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-Application for search or copy are ledgered in
A:-Account A
B:-Account D
C:-Account E
D:-EC Register
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-When an application for more than one copy of the same document is made
A:-Search fee is to be levied for each copy
B:-Twice the search fee is required
C:-Single search fee is enough for all the copies
D:-Search fee is not required
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-A copy of a document impounded for being not duly stamped, but not registered yet,
A:-shall be granted to the representative of presentant
B:-shall be granted to the executant
C:-shall be granted to the claimant
D:-shall not be granted to anyone until it is registered
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-The key of the Record Room should ordinarily be in the custody of
A:-Sub Registrar
B:-Head Clerk/Junior Superintendent
C:-Office Attendant
D:-Any of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-The register to be kept in Registration Office, in which every register volumes, File Book I and Thumb impression register shall be entered with date of completion and dates of examination, is known as
A:-Permanent Record Register
B:-Temporary Record Register
C:-Ledger
D:-Register of Priced Forms and Stationery
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Ledger is
A:-a permanent record
B:-a temporary record
C:-a transferable record
D:-a permanent record until the inspection of Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-Destruction of temporary records shall be made before
A:-15th of April each year
B:-15th of January each year
C:-31st of March each year
D:-31st of December each year
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-A Sub Registrar shall address a District Officer of another department
A:-Directly
B:-Through Registrar
C:-Through Inspector General of Registration
D:-Directly with the permission of Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question51:-The final order of the Registrar in appeals, applications and equiries shall be filed in Registration Office in A:-File of Appeal Orders and Judgements
B:-Book I - File Volume
C:-File of correspondence with courts
D:-Power of Attorney File
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-An appeal against an order of refusal to register
A:-needs to be stamped with necessary Court Fee
B:-need not be stamped
C:-needs to be stamped only on the direction of the Registrar
D:-needs stamp only if appeal is admitted
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question53:-Each sub Registry Office shall be inspected by the Registrar
A:-Once in a year
B:-Twice a year
C:-in every quarter
D:-as and when a retirement takes place
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question54:-Who shall be required to effect maintenance of office building hired for the use of the department? A:-Owner
B:-Department
C:-Public Works Department
D:-Finance Department
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-Who is empowered to sanction and confirm auction sale of fallen and dead trees standing in registration office compound? A:-Forest Department
B:-Pubic Works Department
C:-Inspector General of Registration
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question56:-Authority to issue non-availability of suitable building for hiring a private building is
A:-Executive Engineer of PWD
B:-Assistant Executive Engineer of PWD
C:-Superintending Engineer of PWD
D:-Rent control court
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-The register which records the turnover of work of each day in respect of each staff is known as
A:-Personal Register
B:-Account G
C:-Work Diary
D:-Running Note
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-Impression need not be described with the name of finger when impression of
A:-finger other than left thumb is taken
B:-left thumb is taken
C:-right thumb is taken
D:-toe is taken
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question59:-The addition of the presentant need not be endorsed in the presentation portion of a document
A:-if the registering officer desires so
B:-if the presentant requests so
C:-when presentation is made on the orders of registrar
D:-when executant himself presents the document
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-A memo received regarding cancellation deed of a previously registered will is to be filed in
A:-Book III
B:-Memo File Volume
C:-File of appeal orders and judgements
D:-Book II
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question61:-Which date must be considered to include an entry regarding a document in Encumbrance Certificate A:-Execution Date
B:-Presentation Date
C:-Registration Date
D:-Date on which the document is indexed
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question62:-Translation of power of attorney written in language not known to registering officer presented for attestation shall be filed in A:-File of appeal orders and judgements
B:-Power of attorney file
C:-Translation file
D:-File volume
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question63:-So far as a registered company is concerned who can sign and admit execution of the document
A:-Managing Director of the company
B:-Senior Director of the company
C:-Any Director of the company
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question64:-The dispatch of every copy of memorandum shall be entered date war in
A:-Account D
B:-Account C
C:-Account B
D:-Account A
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question65:-In a Sub Registrar office the Account E shall be maintained by
A:-Sub Registrar
B:-Junior Superintendent
C:-Dispatch Clerk
D:-Office Attendant
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question66:-When does an amalgamated sub registrar can proceed to a private residence outside his jurisdiction in connection with the registration of a document
A:-If the property of document lying in his jurisdiction
B:-If amalgamated sub registrar is in charge of district registrar, who is absent from head quarters on tour, leave or inspection C:-If the sub registrar of that sub district requested to do so
D:-If the amalgamated sub registrar is of the view that it is feasible and good
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-A Refund register shall be maintained in each office in
A:-Form 57
B:-Form 13
C:-Form 33
D:-Form 34
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-When should the articles of furniture be verified with furniture register in a Sub Registrar Office
A:-In April each year
B:-Every six month of each year
C:-1st September of each year
D:-Every 2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question69:-Who can legally present a document for registration in which a minor is the claimant?
A:-Document Writer who prepared the document
B:-Power of Attorney holder of minor
C:-Minor's legal guardian/representative
D:-Mother of minor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question70:-Has the principal any right to present and admit the execution of a document if he had already appointed an agent thereof A:-Principal has no right to present the document
B:-Power of Attorney holder has no right
C:-Only Agent have the right
D:-Principal has the right to present and admit the execution
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question71:-In which form is the furniture register maintained in registrar's office
A:-Form No. 54
B:-Form No. 57
C:-Form No. 19
D:-Form No. 17
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question72:-How many pages are there in book III?
A:-500 pages
B:-120 pages
C:-100 pages
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-The endorsement of refusal on the document shall be in the language
A:-In which the document is written
B:-In which the translation thereof, is presented
C:-In which the document is written or a translation thereof, is presented
D:-In regional language only
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-The sealed covers containing will shall be preserved in the
A:-Store room in nearest Treasury Offices
B:-Record room in registrar's office
C:-In the fire-proof box in Registrar's office
D:-Personal custody of Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question75:-In Registration Manual which order deals with Adjudication of proper stamp
A:-Order No 396
B:-Order No 288
C:-Order No 420
D:-Order No 387
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question76:-Documents accepted for registration but returned unregistered at the request of the party presenting them is noted in A:-Impound Register
B:-Book II
C:-Minute book
D:-Book V
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Deposition taken in a will enquiry shall be made in
A:-Deposition book
B:-Loose sheets
C:-The will itself
D:-Copying sheet purchased for this purpose
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question78:-A sub registrar has accepted and registered an optionally registrable deed. State your comments A:-The action of sub registrar is wrong, he should not have registered the deed
B:-The sub registrar shall be ratified with his action by intimating the fact to District Registrar
C:-The sub registrar should have taken the opinion of the district registrar before such action
D:-Sub Registrar's action is correct. There is no objection to register any documents of any kind, of which the registration is optional Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question79:-Which of the following is not an immovable property?
A:-The interest of a tenant on land
B:-A charge on immovable property
C:-The right of management of Hindu Temple
D:-An easement right
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-Which of the following offices maintains Register Book V?
A:-Office of Inspector General of Registration
B:-Office of the Deputy Inspector General of Registration
C:-Sub Registrar Office
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Defects or errors discovered in endorsement after it has been closed and authentication shall be rectified by A:-altering the original endorsement
B:-by means of a footnote
C:-making a fresh endorsement
D:-cannot be rectified
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-Every sub registrar shall prepare a list of volume to be bound or re-bound in his office and forward to the Resgistrar A:-Before 15th January
B:-Before 1st April
C:-Before 15th September
D:-Before 1st November
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question83:-In a Sub Registrar Office, who shall examine each volume before and after binding so as to ensure that the pages are intact. A:-Sub Registrar
B:-Office Attendant
C:-The Head Clerk/Senior Clerk
D:-Special officer designated for the purpose
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question84:-The Office Order book is maintained in
A:-Form 7
B:-Form 17
C:-Form 34
D:-There is no prescribed form
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-What is the chief objective of the Inspection of a Registration office?
A:-To keep control of a subordinate office
B:-To ensure the proper maintenance of valuable records
C:-To punish the subordinates
D:-To check the efficiency of the subordinates
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-State whether the dumb and mute are prevented from the execution of a document A:-Court order required
B:-Registrar's permission required
C:-Not prevented if they are able to know the consequences of their act
D:-Prevented from the execution
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question87:-The tour programme of registrar is in
A:-Form 51
B:-Form 52
C:-Form 34
D:-Form 7
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Which of the following is examined fully and exhaustively by the registrar during inspection? A:-Book I
B:-Book IV
C:-Book III
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-Every sub registry office in the state shall be inspected by the Inspector General of Registration at least A:-Once in a year
B:-Once in a five years
C:-Once in three years
D:-Once in two years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Records relating to punishments shall be preserved for
A:-Permanently
B:-100 years
C:-40 years
D:-30 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-A will may be deposited by
A:-The testator only
B:-The testator and his duly constituted attorney
C:-The testator and his major sons
D:-The testator, his spouse and children
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-A document shall be presented within
A:-4 months from the date of execution
B:-120 days from the date of execution
C:-4 months from purchase of stamp
D:-120 days from purchase of stamp
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Attendance at private residence shall be made
A:-At anytime as desired by the registering officer
B:-At anytime at the request of the applicant
C:-Out office hours and holidays between sunrise and sunset
D:-Only on holidays
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-Which of the following is a Registering Officer conducting a will enquiry not supposed to investigate? A:-Whether the testator is dead
B:-Whether the person presenting the will is entitled to do so
C:-Whether the testator distributes his properties to all his successors
D:-Whether the will was executed by the testator
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question95:-Errors and omissions made in a document by a party can be remedied
A:-by making necessary alterations in the document
B:-by means of a footnote in the document regarding correction
C:-by executing a fresh deed cancelling the original one
D:-by executing a rectification deed
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Administration of oath while examining a person is
A:-compulsory in all circumstances
B:-optional at the choice of the party
C:-as per the discretion of Registering Officer
D:-not absolutely necessary
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-Thumb impression of witness
A:-must be taken always
B:-shall be taken if he permits
C:-shall be taken if Registering Officer desires so
D:-should not be taken at all
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-When a person admits his signature to a document, but states that some material portion has, since its execution, been altered fraudulently, the
A:-shall register the document
B:-shall refuse registration
C:-shall refer the case to the Registrar
D:-shall return the document
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-Impression from private residence shall be taken in
A:-spare impression sheets
B:-impression book
C:-document only
D:-deposition book only
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-A document signed by a Government Officer who is exempted from personal appearance is presented through a messenger with a covering letter signed by an authorised subordinate officer for the executant. The Registering Officer shall
A:-accept the document for registration
B:-return the document
C:-refuse registration
D:-shall seek confirmation before registration
Correct Answer:- Option-A