A Handbook of Prison and the Kerala Sub Jail Rules (Paper I)
Date of Examination 07-03-2019
Question1:-The Kerala Prison Rules came in to existence
A:-1958
B:-1959
C:-1960
D:-1961
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question2:-During the absence of Jail Superintendent who shall perform his duties
A:-Warder
B:-Head Warder
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question3:-Who among the following is not an Ex-Officio Visitor of Jails?
A:-Sessions Judge
B:-Collector
C:-Deputy Director of Collegiate Education
D:-District Educational Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-If the Superintendent receive notice of Civil Suit, his action will be to
A:-Forward the notice to the Inspector General of Prisons with full statement of facts
B:-Defend on behalf Government
C:-Forward the notice to the Government Pleader
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-Which of the following officer is eligible for getting good conduct stripes and rewards?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question6:-Which of the following article is not kept in the passage between the main gates?
A:-Clock
B:-Weighing Machine
C:-Notice Board
D:-Rifle
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Admission of prisoner in to Jail is made on the strength of
A:-Warrant signed by the competent authority
B:-Bail bond
C:-Authorisation letter from Police Department
D:-F.I.R. copy
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-First Prison for women in Kerala was at
A:-Kozhikode
B:-Neyyattinkara
C:-Viyur
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Prisoners employed on prison services such as cooks and sweepers who work on Sundays and holidays are awarded ______________ days of remission per quarter.
A:-1
B:-2
C:-4
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question10:-Appointing authority of Non-Official Visitors
A:-The Government
B:-The Inspector General of Prisons
C:-The Superintendent
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The executive management relating to all internal matters in the jail is vested on
A:-Sessions Judge
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-When a Member of Legislative Assembly is admitted to a Jail, the Superintendent of the Jail shall immediately intimate the fact to the
A:-Speaker of Legislative Assembly
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Home Secretary
D:-Home Minister
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-A prisoner is sentenced on the 1st January to Two months imprisonment and a fine of Rs. 1000/- or in default to one month’s alternative imprisonment. If the fine is not paid, he should be released
on
A:-28th February
B:-31st March
C:-1st April
D:-30th April
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Sanctioning authority to grant Casual Leave to all subordinates in a Jail
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The Chief of the Jail Department shall visit the jails at least ___________ times in a calendar year.
A:-One
B:-Two
C:-Three
D:-Four
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-The Term of a Non-Official Visitors is
A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question17:-Who is authorised to sanction Rewards to private persons for assisting the recapture of an escaped prisoner?
A:-Deputy Jailer
B:-Jailer
C:-Superintendent
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question18:-A prisoner sentenced on 1st day of January to one months’ imprisonment should be released on
A:-1st day of February
B:-Last day of January
C:-Last day of February
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-Educated prisoners are permitted for reading at night up to
A:-8 p.m.
B:-9.30 p.m.
C:-10 p.m.
D:-10.30 p.m.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Power to sanction change in dietary in Prison Department as a whole is vested on
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Government
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question21:-The diet of prisoner in hospital shall be entirely under the control of
A:-Inspector General of Prison
B:-Superintendent
C:-Medical Officer
D:-Prisoner
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Who is the Chairman of Advisory Board to investigate and report on the sentences of prisoners?
A:-Home Minister
B:-Chief Secretary
C:-Home Secretary
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Who is the authority to grant wages to prisoners?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-Application for Emergency Leave shall be addressed to the concerned
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Home Secretary
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-Who shall be the Channel of Communication between the Government and Officers of the Jail Department?
A:-Home Secretary
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Superintendent
D:-Chief Welfare Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Who submit the Annual detailed report on the administration of Jails of the previous year to the Government?
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Administrative Officer
C:-Inspector General of Prisons
D:-Programme Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-Final selection of prisoners to open prison shall be made by
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Central Jail Superintendent
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Maximum time allowed for an interview to a prisoner is
A:-10 Minutes
B:-20 Minutes
C:-30 Minutes
D:-45 Minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question29:-The Ex-Officio Superintendent of the Criminal Wards attached to the T.B. Hospital
A:-Jail Superintendent
B:-Medical Officer in charge
C:-Welfare Officer
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-Who appoint the Chief Welfare Officer in the Prison Headquarters?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Programme Officer
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-Which of the duties mentioned is the duty of a welfare officer?
A:-He shall be in control over receipts and expenditure of the jail
B:-He shall plan for the programme for the mental development and general welfare of prisoners
C:-He shall prepare and maintain social case records of prisoners
D:-He shall make use of the pre-release programme
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question32:-The Gate Keeper submit gate register daily to the
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question33:-First Open Prison started at
A:-Nettukaltheri
B:-Cheemani
C:-Kozhikode
D:-Kannur
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question34:-The Superintendent can sanction Special Remission not exceeding ____________ days in one year.
A:-30
B:-45
C:-60
D:-90
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question35:-The Chief Executive Officer of the Jail is
A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question36:-Who is the responsible person to intimate the fact of death or illness of Prisoner to the relatives of such prisoner?
A:-Welfare Officer
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-How many days of Special Remission can be granted by the Inspector General of Prisons?
A:-Maximum 30 days
B:-Maximum 45 days
C:-Maximum 60 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question38:-How many days of Emergency Leave can be granted by the Superintendent of Jail?
A:-Maximum 5 days
B:-Maximum 7 days
C:-Maximum 15 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Who should sanction Refunds of Amounts remitted into Treasuries by mistakes?
A:-Government
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Director of Treasuries
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question40:-Who is the authorised person to draw and disburse the Salary and Allowances to the employees of a Jail?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question41:-The Ex-Officio Chairman of the Board consisting the Official and Non-Official Visitors
A:-Superintendent
B:-District Sessions Judge
C:-District Collector
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question42:-Who is the Pension Sanctioning Authority of gazetted officers in the prison department?
A:-Accountant General (A&E)
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Chief Accounts Officer
D:-Chief Finance Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-Which of the following cadre is not included in the Upper Subordinate Establishments?
A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question44:-Who is the responsible person for the custody of Warrants?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question45:-Male warder establishment consists of
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Head Warder
C:-Warders
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Who shall fix the number of Convict Warders in a Jail?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question47:-Who is in charge of clothing store in a Jail?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question48:-Whose previous sanction is required for starting a New Industry in a Jail?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Programme Officer
C:-Chief Welfare Officer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question49:-How many Convict warders shall be fixed without Government sanction?
A:-2% of Jail population
B:-3% of Jail population
C:-5% of Jail population
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question50:-If there is no Deputy Jailer in a jail, who shall performed his duties?
A:-Senior most Assistant Jailer
B:-Head Warder
C:-Chief Warder
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question51:-Who among the following is an ex-officio visitor of the Central Prisons?
A:-The Inspector General of Police
B:-The Director of Health Services
C:-The Director of Agriculture
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question52:-Who is the custodian of Prisoners’ private clothing?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Assistant Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-Who shall be present at interview of female prisoner?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Female Warder
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-One paper and one weekly is provided to every _____________ prisoner.
A:-10
B:-15
C:-20
D:-25
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-Emergency Leave shall be granted up to a maximum of ______________ days at a time.
A:-15
B:-20
C:-25
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Ordinary Leave shall be granted up to a maximum of _____________ days at a time.
A:-15
B:-20
C:-30
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question57:-As a rule the guard shall not be turned out under arms for saluting purposes after ________________ hours.
A:-6 p.m.
B:-8 p.m.
C:-9 p.m.
D:-10 p.m.
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-Which of the following is a prison offence?
A:-Quarrelling with other prisoners
B:-Making groundless complaints
C:-Showing disrespect to jail officer
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question59:-Arms are under the custody of
A:-Superintend
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Gate keeper will be under the control of
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question61:-What are the articles to be kept between gates?
A:-Notice Board
B:-Wall almirah
C:-Spare handcuffs in a secure place
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Convict cook is appointed In the proportion of
A:-1:15 prisoners
B:-1:20 prisoners
C:-1:25 prisoners
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-How many quantity of gingelly or coconut oil shall be provided to female prisoners daily?
A:-14 ml
B:-18 ml
C:-20 ml
D:-25 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Diameter of cotton rope for execution purposes
A:-1.5 cm
B:-2.0 cm
C:-2.5 cm
D:-3.0 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-How much special guard of warders shall be deputed to watch the prisoner placed in the condemned cell?
A:-2 warder
B:-3 warder
C:-4 warder
D:-5 warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-The number of persons who may interview a prisoner at one time limited to
A:-Three
B:-Four
C:-Five
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question67:-The name of every convicted prisoners shall be entered in the convict register serially numbered from
A:-1 to 1000
B:-1 to 5000
C:-1 to 10000
D:-1 to 20000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question68:-The name of every Civil prisoners shall be entered in the Register of Civil Prisoners serially numbered from
A:-1 to 5000
B:-1 to 3000
C:-1 to 2000
D:-1 to 1000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-Maximum Remission awarded to a prisoner is
A:-One-third part of the sentence
B:-Two-third part of the sentence
C:-60 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Maximum period of Home Leave that may be granted at a time is
A:-10 days
B:-12 days
C:-15 days
D:-20 days
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question71:-Convict Nursing Orderlies are appointed in the proportion of
A:-1:10 patients
B:-1:15 patients
C:-1:20 patients
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-How many days of Special Remission shall be granted for special services?
A:-30 days in a year
B:-45 days in a year
C:-60 days in a year
D:-90 days in a year
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question73:-Which one is not applicable for granting Emergency Leave?
A:-Death of father
B:-Serious illness of mother
C:-Serious illness of wife
D:-Death of brother-in-law
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question74:-Who is the counselor of prisoner?
A:-Medical officer
B:-Welfare officer
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The warrant of a prisoner who dies in Jail shall be returned to the court within ___________ hours of his death.
A:-12 hours
B:-24 hours
C:-36 hours
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Who among is not included in the group of convict officers?
A:-Convict night watchman
B:-Convict overseers
C:-Convict warders
D:-Head warders
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-If a convict dies before his release, the gratuity earned by him shall
A:-Lapse to the Government
B:-Handed over to his relatives
C:-Deposited common welfare of the prisoners
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-How much amount shall be paid to a talented prisoner, who manufactured special variety of articles?
A:-10% of profit
B:-15% of profit
C:-25% of profit
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Diet of Individual prisoner for less than one month may be modified on the recommendation of
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Medical officer
D:-Welfare officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question80:-The permanent strength of the warder establishment shall be determined by
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Accountant General
D:-Government
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-The duty of escorting prisoners rests on the police, but in times of emergency ___________ will perform this duty.
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question82:-The percentage of prisoners to be employed as cooks
A:-2% of the Jail population
B:-3% of the Jail population
C:-4% of the Jail population
D:-5% of the Jail population
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question83:-Who is the responsible person for the execution of labour of prisoners and assigning their work?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Who shall be responsible for the smartness, cleanliness of warders and all times properly dressed?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Chief warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-Who is the authority to execute Medical Officer’s written order regarding the sick in hospitalization?
A:-Warder
B:-Head warder
C:-Jailer
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-Which of following is a minor punishment?
A:-Forfeiture of remission exceeding three days
B:-Forfeiture of prison privileges above three months
C:-Permanent reduction from higher to lower grade
D:-Formal warning
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-Who is in charge of the Audio -Visual programmes arranged for prisoners?
A:-Welfare Officer
B:-Jailer
C:-Deputy Jailer
D:-Head Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question88:-Making groundless complaint is
A:-Crime
B:-Prison offence
C:-Civil wrong
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question89:-Which Kerala Prison Rule dealt with prisoners’ hunger strikes?
A:-Rule 283
B:-Rule 284
C:-Rule 285
D:-Rule 286
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question90:-As per Kerala Prison Rules, a member of the Medical Department no below the rank of __________________ shall be Medical Officer of a Central Prison.
A:-Civil Surgeon
B:-Psychiatrist
C:-Assistant Surgeon
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The Warders carrying baton or lathi, when they are on duty. The length of baton or lathi is
A:-70.5 cm
B:-73.5 cm
C:-76.2 cm
D:-78.3 cm
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Which of following officer shall not be permitted to keep cattle or other farm stock within the Jail premises?
A:-Warder
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailer
D:-Deputy Jailer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Minimum height requirement for the recruitment of male warder
A:-1.562 meters
B:-1.651 meters
C:-1.695 meters
D:-1.699 meters
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question94:-Who is the Secretary of Advisory Board to investigate and report on the sentences of prisoners?
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Superintendent
C:-Programme Officer
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-Which is the following duty of convict overseers?
A:-To maintain order and discipline in his ward, squad and workshop
B:-To report any signs of sickness among prisoners
C:-To escort prisoners when required
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question96:-Which one is a major punishment?
A:-Forfeiture of remission earned, in excess of 9 days
B:-Formal warning
C:-Penal diet
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-The upper subordinate establishment consist of
A:-Jailer
B:-Deputy Jailer
C:-Assistant Jailer
D:-All the above
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-Maximum number of convict officers In jail shall not exceed
A:-5% of the daily average population
B:-10% of the daily average population
C:-15% of the daily average population
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question99:-A prisoner is sentenced on 1st July to two periods six months’ imprisonment for two offences. On appeal the first sentence is quashed on 31st August. The prisoner will be entitled to release on
A:-30th November
B:-31st December
C:-1st January
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Who should determined the correct age of a prisoner, when the age of a prisoner mentioned in the committal warrant or judgment is evidently not correct or it is mistaken?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jail Medical Officer
C:-District Medical Officer
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-B