Kerala Education Act and Rules

 Kerala Education Act and Rules

Date of Test 10-04-2023



Question1:-If the date of superannuation of a teacher falls within one month from the date of re-opening of the school, he will cease to be on active

duty on the date of re-opening. In such cases, he will be allowed __________ from the re-opening date till he gets superannuated.

        A:-Compassionate leave

        B:-Leave preparatory to retirement

        C:-Special leave on full pay

        D:-Special disability leave

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question2:-Seniority list of teachers shall be prepared and maintained in Form No

        A:-11.A

        B:-27

        C:-4A

        D:-6

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question3:-Conditions of service of aided school teachers are being dealt in chapter _______ of Kerala Education Rules.

        A:-XIV AA

        B:-XIV A

        C:-XXIII

        D:-XIV

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question4:-"Educational Agency" means any

        A:-District educational authority having jurisdiction over that aided school

        B:-Educational officer having immediate controlling authority over an aided school

        C:-Local educational authority under which any aided school is being functioned

        D:-Persons or body of persons permitted to establish and maintain any private school

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question5:-A teacher who is detained in custody on a civil, criminal or other proceedings for a period exceeding _________ shall be deemed under

suspension.

        A:-24 hours

        B:-48 hours

        C:-one month

        D:-one week

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question6:-Seniority list of teachers shall be made as on the __________ of every year.

        A:-`15^(th)`day of July

        B:-School re-opening day

        C:-`1^(st)`day of January

        D:-`1^(st)`day of June

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question7:-Scrutiny of Service Books shall be one of the important items to be attended by the Educational Officers during

        A:-Strength Verification

        B:-Summer Vacation

        C:-Surprise Visits

        D:-Annual inspection

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question8:-"Minority Schools" are the schools established and administered by such minorities, at their choice, as they have the right to do so under

clause (1) of Article __________ of the Constitution.

        A:-30

        B:-26

        C:-309

        D:-311

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question9:-'Compulsory Education' is included as ___________ in the Kerala Education Act 1958.

        A:-Part IV

        B:-Part III

        C:-Part I

        D:-Part II

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question10:-Vacancies in any higher grade of pay shall be filled up by promotion of qualified hands in the lower grade according to seniority. Which

rule provides this benefit?

        A:-43 of Ch.XXIII

        B:-43 of Ch.XIV A

        C:-43 of Ch.XIV C

        D:-51 A of Ch.XIV A

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question11:-The Service Book of the Headmaster of an aided upper primary school shall be maintained by the

        A:-Assistant Educational Officer

        B:-District Educational Officer

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-Manager

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question12:-One among the following is not an ex-officio member of the 'State Education Advisory Board'. Quote it:

        A:-Director of Technical Education

        B:-Director of General Education

        C:-Director of State Council of Educational Research and Training

        D:-Director of Health Service

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question13:-Form No.27 is used for the purpose of

        A:-Appointment order

        B:-Mark Register

        C:-Declaration of probation

        D:-Progress card

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question14:-First preference for promotion to the post of part-time High School Teacher in a particular language shall go to the ____________ Subject

to the prescribed qualification.

        A:-Lower grade language teacher in any language

        B:-Regular primary teacher

        C:-Specialist teacher

        D:-Lower grade language teacher in that language

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question15:-A teacher serving in any Government School may be transferred to an aided school with the previous approval of

        A:-Deputy Director (Education)

        B:-Director of General Education

        C:-Government

        D:-Educational Officer

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question16:-The term of office of the State Education Advisory Board, other than ex-officio members shall be

        A:-five years

        B:-three years

        C:-one academic year

        D:-two years

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question17:-A subscriber to Kerala Aided Schools Employees Provident Fund may at any time during the last _________ of service immediately

preceding the date of his retirement elect not to subscribe to the fund.

        A:-two years

        B:-three months

        C:-one year

        D:-six months

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question18:-The minimum service qualification for promotion as Headmaster in High School/Training School shall be

        A:-twelve years of continuous service

        B:-twelve years of aggregate service

        C:-fifteen years of continuous service

        D:-sixteen years of continuous service

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question19:-The Chief and foremost criterion for transfer of teachers shall be

        A:-Public interest

        B:-Seniority

        C:-Efficiency

        D:-Compassion

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question20:-The manager of every aided school shall furnish a list of all movable and immovable properties of the school to the Educational Officer

on __________ of each year.

        A:-the thirteenth day of September

        B:-the tenth day of May

        C:-the first day of October

        D:-the first day of April

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question21:-In the case of By Transfer appointment as Higher Secondary School Teacher, teachers who have completed ___________ years of

approved teaching service at the High School level shall be exempted from passing the State Eligibility test.

        A:-twelve

        B:-fifteen

        C:-ten

        D:-nine

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question22:-Teachers who have attained the age of __________ years shall stand exempted permanently from passing the tests.

        A:-45

        B:-55

        C:-50

        D:-40

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question23:-The time limit for filing appeal against an order declining approval to the appointment of a teacher shall be

        A:-60 days

        B:-30 days

        C:-45 days

        D:-15 days

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question24:-Government can grant permission to surrender any land belonging to Govt. Schools only for the purpose of

        A:-Widening of any road

        B:-Construction of Anganwadi

        C:-Extension of a Hospital Building

        D:-Constructing memorial of social reformers

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question25:-The last date for submission of maintenance grant shall be _________ of the year.

        A:-`1^(st)`October

        B:-`30^(th)`September

        C:-`31^(st)`October

        D:-`1^(st)`November

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question26:-When a qualified teacher is not available to be promoted as Headmaster, the senior most teacher shall have the right to be promoted

as Temporary Headmaster. Which rule provides this benefit?

        A:-45A

        B:-44A

        C:-45C

        D:-43

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question27:-Posts that may fall vacant on the closing date shall not be filled up till the re-opening date except in the case of posts of

        A:-non-vacation staff

        B:-vacation staff

        C:-protected teacher

        D:-temporary teachers

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question28:-Quote the section of the KE Act which empowers the Educational Officer to take disciplinary proceedings against an aided school

teacher.

        A:-10

        B:-12A

        C:-10A

        D:-12

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question29:-Maximum amount of maintenance grant admissible to a High School is Rs.

        A:-40,000

        B:-30,000

        C:-50,000

        D:-60,000

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question30:-A qualified teacher is relieved on account of termination of vacancy shall have the preferential right for appointment to future vacancy

only if he had a minimum ___________ service as on the date of relief.

        A:-one year aggregate service

        B:-continuous service of one academic year

        C:-two months

        D:-four months

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question31:-The proposal for the approval of the appointment of an aided school teacher shall be submitted to the Educational Officer by the

Manager through the Web Portal

        A:-SAMAGRA

        B:-SAMPOORNA

        C:-SAMANWAYA

        D:-SPARK

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question32:-The rent of an aided school taken over the Government shall be fixed by the

        A:-Director of General Education

        B:-Thasildar

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-District Collector

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question33:-One among the following shall not be met from the maintenance grant allowed to the Manager of an aided High School. Quote it.

        A:-Sweeping Charge

        B:-Water Charge

        C:-Electric Charge

        D:-Purchase of Chalk

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question34:-The Manager is legally obliged to give Employment to a dependent of an aided school teacher dying in harness. Which rule in Chapter

XIV A provides this benefit?

        A:-9 A

        B:-51 A

        C:-9 B

        D:-51 B

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question35:-Period of probation in respect of an aided school teacher shall be

        A:-two years of duty within a continuous period of three years

        B:-one year on duty with in a continuous period of two years

        C:-one academic year with in a school year

        D:-six months with in a continuous period of one year

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question36:-Who shall be the chair person of the District Educational Authority?

        A:-District Panchayath President

        B:-District Educational Officer

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-District Panchayath Secretary

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question37:-The Headmaster of an aided complete secondary school shall be given the Headmaster's scale of pay only if he has put in a minimum

of __________ service as graduate teacher.

        A:-12 years continuous

        B:-15 years continuous

        C:-16 years continuous

        D:-16 years aggregate

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question38:-A teacher shall not himself terminate his service before the expiry of the term of his appointment without the permission of the

        A:-Educational Officer

        B:-Manager

        C:-Educational Agency

        D:-Director of General Education

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question39:-Appointment of an aided school teacher shall be deemed __________ till they are confirmed.

        A:-Substantive

        B:-Probationary

        C:-Officiating

        D:-Acting

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question40:-It shall be the duty of ______________ to see that noon day meals, clothing, books and writing materials are provided for poor pupils free

of cost.

        A:-PTA President

        B:-Educational Officer

        C:-Local Authority

        D:-Headmaster

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question41:-Pupil below the age of 17 years as on the ______________ shall not be eligible for admission to the Teacher Training School in the year

concerned.

        A:-`1^(st)`day of June

        B:-`1^(st)`day of July

        C:-`1^(st)`day of January

        D:-`15^(th)`day of July

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question42:-Applications for appointments under Government or in private schools or for service elsewhere from teachers employed in an aided

individual management Lower primary school should be sent through the

        A:-Assistant Educational Officer

        B:-Headmaster

        C:-Manager

        D:-Local Authority

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question43:-The ___________ in charge of the area will be the officer competent to give permission to make a sale or transfer of possession in respect

of any property of an aided school.

        A:-District Educational Officer

        B:-Assistant Educational Officer

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-Collector

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question44:-Officer having immediate inspectional and administrative control over an aided corporate management Upper Primary School is

        A:-District Educational Officer

        B:-Assistant Educational Officer

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-Block Panchayath President

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question45:-_____________ percent of the seat, in Aided Training Schools other than those belonging to Minority Communities shall be reserved for

selection by the Manager Concerned.

        A:-Fifteen

        B:-Twenty Five

        C:-Fifty

        D:-Twenty

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question46:-A teacher elected as a member of Legislative Assembly was granted special leave without pay for the entire period of membership of

the Assembly. This period will not count for

        A:-Increment

        B:-Leave and Pension

        C:-Higher scale of pay

        D:-Seniority

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question47:-When a teacher leaves one school and joins another, his __________ shall be forwarded to the Headmaster of the later school.

        A:-Factual Diary

        B:-Log Book

        C:-Supervision Diary

        D:-Inspection Report

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question48:-One among the following is not a "School for Special Education". Quote it.

        A:-Fine arts college

        B:-Fishery school

        C:-Physical Training school

        D:-Leper school

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question49:-In the teacher training schools, minimum instructional days per year shall be

        A:-220

        B:-230

        C:-200

        D:-250

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question50:-The period treated as "dies non" for participating in strike shall not be counted for

        A:-Increment

        B:-Pay and allowances

        C:-Higher grade

        D:-Pension

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question51:-Every teacher shall maintain teaching notes and the Headmaster shall from time to time check them with the

        A:-education calendar

        B:-time table

        C:-scheme of work

        D:-text books

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question52:-One among the following is not an 'Other Institution'. Quote it.

        A:-Student Police Corps

        B:-Bharat Scouts and Guides

        C:-National Cadet Corps

        D:-Auxiliary Cadet Corps.

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question53:-The Manager shall give employment to a dependent of the non-teaching staff of an aided school dying in harness. Which rule in chapter

XXIV A provides this benefit?

        A:-51 B

        B:-9 A

        C:-51 A

        D:-9 B

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question54:-Who shall be the competent authority to sanction casual leave to the Headmaster of an aided High School?

        A:-Deputy Director (Education)

        B:-Manager

        C:-Headmaster himself

        D:-District Educational Officer

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question55:-All teachers below the age of _____________ years are expected to actively participate in the physical activities and thus make them a

lively programme.

        A:-50

        B:-45

        C:-35

        D:-40

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question56:-The Educational Agency shall be bound by the acts of the

        A:-Educational Officer

        B:-Headmaster

        C:-Manager

        D:-PTA President

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question57:-Minimum qualification required for the post of Full Time Menial is

        A:-SSLC

        B:-to be literate

        C:-pass `VII^(th)`standard

        D:-good physique

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question58:-A teacher completed the age of superannuation on `15^(th)`September 2024. When will he be retired on normal course?

        A:-31.3.2025

        B:-30.9.2024

        C:-16.9.2025

        D:-on the last day of academic year 2024-25

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question59:-All Government and Private Schools shall follow the Calendar issued by the

        A:-Educational Officer

        B:-Government of Kerala

        C:-Director of Publications

        D:-Director of General Education

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question60:-The time limit for preferring an appeal against an order declining previous permission for a change of management involving change of

ownership is

        A:-45 days

        B:-30 days

        C:-60 days

        D:-90 days

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question61:-First preference for promotion to the post of clerk in an aided school shall go to the

        A:-Attender

        B:-Office Attendant

        C:-Full Time Menial

        D:-Part Time Menial

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question62:-The extended period of service beyond the actual date of superannuation shall be reckoned as qualifying service for

        A:-Pay and allowances, increment and higher grade

        B:-Pay and allowances and increment

        C:-Pay and allowances

        D:-Pay and allowances and promotion

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question63:-A school year shall be deemed to commence on the

        A:-re-opening day and terminate on the last day of summer vacation

        B:-re-opening day and terminate on the last day before summer vacation

        C:-`1^(st)`of June to the last day of March

        D:-`1^(st)`of June to the last day of May

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question64:-One among the following is not a reason to declare a Manager unfit to hold his office. Quote it.

        A:-Disobedience to the departmental instructions

        B:-Denial of promotion to a better rule 43 claimant

        C:-Denial of re-appointment of rule 51 A claimant

        D:-Non submission of application for maintenance grant in time

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question65:-Number of posts of Full Time Menial admissible to a High School having the strength of pupil (excluding Lower Primary Section) 3400 is

        A:-7

        B:-6

        C:-3

        D:-2

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question66:-One among the following is not a major penalty. Quote it.

        A:-Censure

        B:-Reduction of pension

        C:-Recovery from pay

        D:-Temporary with holding of increment

        Correct Answer:-Question Cancelled

Question67:-The number of divisions admissible in std. V having the pupils strength 240 is

        A:-8

        B:-5

        C:-6

        D:-7

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question68:-Quote which is not a duty of the Manager.

        A:-Verification of notes of lessons

        B:-Verification of staff position

        C:-Provide site, building etc.

        D:-Sign the bills relating the maintenance grant

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question69:-From 2022-23 onwards the date of effect of additional divisions or additional posts sanctioned shall be the __________ of the year.

        A:-`15^(th)`July

        B:-`1^(st)`October

        C:-`1^(st)`June

        D:-`14^(th)`July

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question70:-When the Headmaster of an aided High School is placed under suspension by the manager, the fact shall be reported to the

____________ so as to make preliminary investigation in to the grounds of suspension.

        A:-State Vigilance Officer

        B:-District Educational Officer

        C:-Director of General Education

        D:-Deputy Director (Education)

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question71:-Pupils coming from outside the State may be admitted pending production of transfer certificate, such certificate being produced not

later than ____________ days after the re-opening of the school previously attended.

        A:-15

        B:-10

        C:-20

        D:-30

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question72:-Minimum site area required for a High School is ___________ hectors.

        A:-2

        B:-0.4

        C:-1.2

        D:-0.8

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question73:-The Unique Identification Number (UID) strength for staff fixation shall be taken from ________ the school management system provided

by Department of General Education.

        A:-Sahitam

        B:-Samanwaya

        C:-Samagra

        D:-Sampoorna

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question74:-The authority competent shall pass orders permitting the suspension or otherwise within __________ days from the date of suspension.

        A:-15

        B:-30

        C:-10

        D:-20

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question75:-The age limit for re-admission to standard X in the case of pupils belonging to scheduled castes who have failed in the SSLC

examination in their first appearance will be _________ years.

        A:-20

        B:-22

        C:-21

        D:-23

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question76:-Minimum distance between a school building and a concrete vault shall be __________ meters.

        A:-6

        B:-50

        C:-25

        D:-183

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question77:-Number of posts of High School Teacher (Malayalam) admissible to a High School having 60 periods for that language is

        A:-3 (FT)

        B:-4 (FT)

        C:-2 (FT) + 1 (PT)

        D:-3 (FT) + 1 (PT)

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question78:-The procedure for imposing major penalties are laid down under rule _________ in Chapter XIV A of Kerala Education and Rules.

        A:-76

        B:-75

        C:-15

        D:-65

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question79:-The time limit for entertaining requests for correction of date of birth in school records by the commissioner of Government

Examinations shall be ___________ years from the date of relieving the school.

        A:-20

        B:-10

        C:-5

        D:-15

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question80:-In a Classroom, window-sills should not be more than _________ meters from the ground.

        A:-1.03

        B:-1.22

        C:-1.05

        D:-1.20

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question81:-Minimum number of sanskrit studying pupils required to introduce Sanskrit language in standard V of a High School is

        A:-15

        B:-10

        C:-12

        D:-25

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question82:-Appeal against Orders imposing penalties shall be submitted to the competent authority with in a period of

        A:-45 days

        B:-one month

        C:-15 days

        D:-two months

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question83:-The authority competent to alter the date of birth of a pupil in the admission register when the pupil is studying in that school from

standard 1 to X is the

        A:-Headmaster

        B:-Educational Officer

        C:-Secretary to Commissioner of Govt. Exams

        D:-Director of General Education

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question84:-Dimensions of a classroom in an upper Primary School shall be

        A:-6 m × 6m × 3.5 m

        B:-6 m × 6 m × 3 m

        C:-6 m × 5.5 m × 3 m

        D:-6 m × 6 m × 3.7 m

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question85:-The total number of pupil in an Upper Primary School having standards from V to VII is 1510. If so, the number of specialist teacher

posts admissible is

        A:-3

        B:-1

        C:-2

        D:-4

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question86:-No aided school teacher shall publish any book without obtaining previous permission of the

        A:-Director of General Education

        B:-Deputy Director (Education)

        C:-Educational Officer

        D:-State Text Book Officer

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question87:-Every school shall maintain an Admission Register in Form No.

        A:-27

        B:-10

        C:-4

        D:-5

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question88:-Minimum classroom facility per student in a Training School shall be ________ sq. meters.

        A:-1.9

        B:-1.10

        C:-1.6

        D:-1.7

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question89:-In a Upper Primary School having standards V to VII, the number of periods available for Arabic Language is 80. If so, the number of Jr.

Arabic Teacher posts admissible shall be

        A:-5 (FT)

        B:-3 (FT)

        C:-3 (FT) + 1 (PT)

        D:-4 (FT)

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question90:-_____________ days notice of the date of annual inspection shall be given by the educational officer to the Headmaster of the school

concerned.

        A:-Twelve

        B:-Ten

        C:-Seven

        D:-Fifteen

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question91:-When an aided Upper Primary School is closed down, all the records and accounts of that school shall be handed over to the

        A:-District Educational Officer

        B:-Assistant Educational Officer

        C:-Deputy Director (Education)

        D:-Local Authority

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question92:-Annual maintenance work in school buildings should be completed before the __________ every year.

        A:-`1^(st)`day of June

        B:-`31^(st)`May

        C:-`10^(th)`day of May

        D:-`30^(th)`day of April

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question93:-Arabic Language can be introduced in Std.1, if the number of Arabic Learning pupils is not less than

        A:-10

        B:-15

        C:-7

        D:-12

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question94:-'Teachers Bank' means

        A:-list of retrenched teachers not eligible for protection

        B:-list of retrenched teachers eligible for protection

        C:-list of qualified hands selected for appointment in short vacancies

        D:-list of qualified hands selected for training and deployment

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question95:-When the recognition of a school is withdrawn by the District Educational Officer, the school management can file a review petition

before him within ____________ days.

        A:-60

        B:-15

        C:-45

        D:-30

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question96:-Permission can be granted to the teachers organizations for holding meeting in school building by the Headmaster in consultation with

the

        A:-Manager

        B:-Staff Council

        C:-Educational Officer

        D:-PTA President

        Correct Answer:- Option-B

Question97:-One post of Lower Primary School Teacher shall be sanctioned additionally by exempting the Headmaster from class charge if the

strength of pupil in a Lower Primary School having standards I to IV exceeds

        A:-175

        B:-100

        C:-150

        D:-200

        Correct Answer:- Option-C

Question98:-The date of determination of age for eligibility for appointment as a teacher shall be the __________ of the year in which the appointment

is to be made.

        A:-date of occurrence of vacancy

        B:-`1^(st)`June

        C:-`15^(th)`July

        D:-`1^(st)`January

        Correct Answer:- Option-D

Question99:-The competent authority to change the name of private and government schools is

        A:-Deputy Director (Education)

        B:-Educational Officer

        C:-Local Authority

        D:-Additional Director of General Education (General)

        Correct Answer:- Option-A

Question100:-The Financial Guarantee to be paid by the Educational Agency of a recognized Lower Primary School is Rs.

        A:-1,000

        B:-750

        C:-1,500

        D:-2,000

        Correct Answer:- Option-B