A Handbook of Prison and the Kerala Sub Jail Rules (Paper I)
Date of Examination :04-09-2019
Question1:-An officer discovering the unauthorized property is awarded ________________ portion of the sum of money found or realized.
A:-1/4
B:-1/2
C:-3/4
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-Time allowed for an interview shall not ordinarily exceed
A:-20 minutes
B:-10 minutes
C:-30 minutes
D:-15 minutes
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question3:-If the distance from the prison to the prisoner's home is above 100 kms but does not exceed 200 kms, how many days of journey time
is allowed to a prisoner
A:-one day each for to and fro journey
B:-half day each for to and fro journey
C:-maximum of 3 days journey time
D:-nil
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Who is the Ex-officio chairman of the Board consisting of the official and non-official visitors?
A:-The Inspector General of prisons
B:-The Chief Inspector of Factories
C:-MLA of the district in which the Jail is situated
D:-The collector of the district
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question5:-The Inspector General of prisons shall visit the Jails _______________ in every calendar year.
A:-At least thrice
B:-At least once
C:-At least twice
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question6:-Who shall serve as a councilor to the prisoners in Jail?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Chief Warder
C:-Jailor
D:-Welfare Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question7:-Which among the following does not come under the upper subordinate establishment?
A:-Jailor
B:-Deputy jailor
C:-Assistant Jailor
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question8:-The name of each Civil Prisoner shall be entered in the register of Civil Prisoners, each entry being numbered from ______________.
A:-1 to 10000
B:-1 to 1000
C:-1 to 5000
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Warrants of prisoners to be released in a particular month shall be kept under the custody of
A:-Superintendent
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Jailor
D:-Welfare Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question10:-Light for reading to the educated prisoners is allowed by the superintendent till _____________.
A:-10 pm
B:-11 pm
C:-11.30 pm
D:-9.30 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question11:-Which one is a prison offence?
A:-Making groundless complaint
B:-Omitting or refusing to march in files when moving about the jail
C:-Refusing to eat the food prescribed by the prison scale
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question12:-Emergency leave shall be granted upto maximum of _______________ days and ordinary leave upto a maximum of _______________ days
at a time.
A:-15 days to 30 days
B:-20 days to 30 days
C:-15 days to 20 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-As a rule, the guard shall not be turned out under arms for saluting purposes after _____________.
A:-After 6 pm
B:-After 8 pm
C:-After 9 pm
D:-After 10 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question14:-Arms are under the Custody of
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Gate Keeper
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-Who is secretary to the Advisory board constituted under 544 of KPR 1958?
A:-The Inspector general of prisons
B:-The local district of senior judge
C:-The superintendent of the concerned prison
D:-The District collector
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The dietary of prisoners in hospital is entirely under the control of the
A:-Superintendent of the Jail
B:-Welfare officer of the Jail
C:-Medical officer of the Jail
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question17:-The number of convicts employed as nursing orderlies shall be ordinarily in the proportion of _______________ for every ten patients.
A:-3
B:-1
C:-2
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question18:-Every prisoner in a ward shall be allowed not less than _______________ meter of ground space and ______________ cubic meter of
breathing space.
A:-3.74 and 18
B:-3.72 and 17
C:-3.76 and 19
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question19:-The interiors of barracks, wards and cells be white-washed to a height of 3-05 m from the ground _____________.
A:-Once year
B:-Twice year
C:-Three year
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Prisons will be eligible for class A; if
A:-They are non-habitual prisoners of good character
B:-They by social status education and habit of life have been accustomed to special mode of living
C:-They have not been convicted of offences involving elements of cruelty premeditated violence, serious offence against property
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-The number of persons who may interview a prisoner at a time should ordinarily be limited to _____________.
A:-Two
B:-Four
C:-Three
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Solitary confinement is mentioned in which chapter of KPR 1958
A:-Chapter XLVIII
B:-Chapter XLIX
C:-Chapter XLVII
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question23:-A special guard of ______________ warders shall be deputed to watch a prisoner placed in the condemned cell.
A:-Three
B:-Two
C:-Five
D:-Six
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question24:-A cotton rope of _______________ in diameter shall be used for execution purposes.
A:-2 cm
B:-2.5 cm
C:-3 cm
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question25:-Which of the following is a minor punishment?
A:-Penal diet
B:-Cellular confinement for a period exceeding 7 days
C:-Separate confinement for not more than 14 days
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question26:-Female prisoners shall be provided with _____________ of gingely oil or coconut oil daily.
A:-14 ml
B:-18 ml
C:-20 ml
D:-22 ml
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question27:-Convict cooks in the proportion of ______________ to every 25 prisoners shall be appointed.
A:-2
B:-1
C:-3
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question28:-Who is the chief executive officer of the Jail?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Chief Warder
D:-Jailor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question29:-Who is the custodian of prisoners private clothing?
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Jailor
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question30:-The Gate Keeper will be under the general control of _______________.
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Assistant Jailor
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-Jailor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question31:-What are the Articles to be kept between gates?
A:-a clock
B:-a weighing machine
C:-apparatus for extinguishing fire
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-The term of office of the non-official members of advisory board will ordinarily be fixed at
A:-2 years
B:-1 year
C:-4 years
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-Who should sanction refunds of amounts remitted into treasuries by mistake?
A:-Government
B:-IG of prions
C:-Director
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-Male warder establishment consists of
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Head warder
C:-Warder
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-A prisoner who is admitted in open prison is eligible for home leave after
A:-2 years
B:-3 years
C:-1 year
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Which among the following categories of prisoners are not eligible for admission to open prison?
A:-offences against the staff
B:-relating to armed forces
C:-relating to rape
D:-none of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question37:-District medical officer shall visit the Central Jail at least
A:-Twice a month
B:-Thrice a month
C:-Once in a month
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question38:-No Jail officer below the rank of _______________ shall be permitted to keep cattle or other farm stock within Jail premises.
A:-Gate Keeper
B:-Chief warder
C:-Head warder
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Which of the following is not a reason for granting emergency leave to a prisoner?
A:-Death or serious illness of father
B:-Death or serious illness of mother
C:-Death of criminal illness of brother-in-law
D:-Partial or complete loss of residential building due to natural calamities
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-One paper and one weekly is provided to every ______________ prisoners.
A:-10 prisoners
B:-20 prisoners
C:-25 prisoners
D:-50 prisoners
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-Remission sheet of a prisoner released shall be retained in the office of a Jail for a period of
A:-One year
B:-2 years
C:-6 months
D:-5 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question42:-Every member of warder establishment shall, when on duty inside the jail carry baton or a bamboo lathis not more than _____________
centimeter long.
A:-76
B:-76.2
C:-77
D:-77.2
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question43:-Who shall assist the Superintendent and the Jailor of the prison in the proper classification and treatment of prisoners?
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Welfare Officer
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-A prisoner who was sentenced for one month's imprisonment on 1st March 2018 escape on the 19th and is apprehended and
re-admitted on the 20th. His date of release falls on
A:-1.4.18
B:-30.3.18
C:-31.3.18
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question45:-A prisoner is sentenced on 1st June to two periods of six months imprisonment for two offences. On appeal the first sentence is
quashed on 31st October. The prisoner will be entitled to release on ____________.
A:-29th November
B:-30th November
C:-1st December
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question46:-The name of every under trial prisoner shall be entered in the under trial register numbered serially from
A:-1 to 1000
B:-1 to 5000
C:-1 to 8000
D:-1 to 10000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question47:-Sentries by day shall be relieved at the end of every _______________ hours and by night at end of every _______________ hours.
A:-Four and 2 hours
B:-3 hours and 2 hours
C:-2 hours and 3 hours
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Convict nursing orderlies employed in the proportion of
A:-1:20
B:-1:15
C:-1:10
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The warrant of a prisoner who dies in Jail shall be returned to the court within
A:-24 hours
B:-30 hours
C:-48 hours
D:-36 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question50:-Who among is not included in the group of convict officers?
A:-Convict night watchman
B:-Convict overseers
C:-Convict warder
D:-Head warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question51:-How much amount shall be paid to a talented prisoner, who manufactures special variety of articles; not exceeding
A:-15% of profit
B:-25% of profit
C:-10% of profit
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-Who is in charge of the audio visual program arranged for prisoners?
A:-Prisoners
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Superintendent
D:-Welfare officer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question53:-Prisoners employed on prison services such as cooks and sweeper who work on Sundays and holiday are given ______________ days
ordinary remuneration for quarter.
A:-6
B:-4
C:-2
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-A gang detailed for extramural work shall in no case exceed _____________ prisoners.
A:-9
B:-10
C:-11
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question55:-In the case of well-behaved prisoners, the lock-up is to be conducted between ____________.
A:-6 to 6.30 pm
B:-6.30 and 7 pm
C:-7 and 7.30 pm
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question56:-Mid-day meal shall be served to prisoner at
A:-12.30 pm
B:-1 pm
C:-12.45 pm
D:-12.15 pm
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-The psychiatrist shall visit the Jail at least ______________.
A:-Thrice a month
B:-Twice a month
C:-Once a month
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question58:-For the purposes of calculating wages, the working hours a day shall be fixed as ___________ hours.
A:-6 hours
B:-7 hours
C:-8 hours
D:-10 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-The Jailor shall keep a report book in which he shall record which of the following
A:-The hour of unlocking and locking and by what officers performed these duties
B:-The number of prisoner admitted, discharged and locked up
C:-The absence of any subordinate officer from duty and request for leave of absence
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-Who among the following officer is eligible for getting good conduct stripes of rewards?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Jailor
D:-Head warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question61:-A prisoner is admitted in the Jail on a
A:-Bail Bond
B:-Warrant Signed by the competent authority
C:-FIR Copy
D:-Summons
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-Appointing authority of non official visitors
A:-The Inspector General of Prison
B:-Judiciary
C:-The Government
D:-The Superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-The executive management relating to all internal matters in the jail is vested on
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailor
C:-Inspector General of Prisons
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-When a member of legislative Assembly is admitted to a jail, the Superintendent of the Jail shall immediately intimate the fact to
A:-Speaker of Legislative Assembly
B:-Chief Minister
C:-Home Minister
D:-Home Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-First Women Prison in Kerala was at
A:-Kozhikode
B:-Neyyatinkara
C:-Viyyur
D:-Ernakulam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-_____________ is the sanctioning authority of casual leave to all subordinates.
A:-Jailor
B:-Superintendent
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-Who is authorized to sanction rewards to private persons for assisting and recapturing of an escaped prisoner?
A:-Inspector General of prisons
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailor
D:-Chief Warden
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-The diet of individual prisoners for less than a month may be modified on the recommendation of
A:-Deputy Jailor
B:-Medical officer
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailor
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question69:-The Ex-Officio Superintendent of the Criminal Wards attached to the T.B. Hospital
A:-Jail Superintendent
B:-Jailor
C:-Welfare officer
D:-Medical officer in Charge
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question70:-Who appoint the Chief Welfare Officer in the Prison Head Quarters?
A:-Government
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Department Inspector General of Prisons
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-The Final Selection of Prisoners to open prison shall be made by
A:-Chief Welfare Officer
B:-Deputy Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Inspector General of Prisons
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question72:-The Gate keeper submit gate register to the
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailor
C:-Assistant Jailor
D:-Head warden
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question73:-First open Prison was started at
A:-Cheemeni
B:-Kannur
C:-Nettukaltheri
D:-Kozhikode
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-Who is responsible for intimating the fact of death or illness of prisoner to the relative?
A:-Jailor
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Welfare Officer
D:-Superintendent
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question75:-How many days of special remission can be granted by the Superintendent of the Prisons?
A:-Not exceeding 30 days
B:-Not exceeding 60 days
C:-Not exceeding 40 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Who shall be the channel of communication between the government and the officers of the Jail Department?
A:-Home Secretary
B:-Law Secretary
C:-Inspector General of Prisons
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question77:-Who is the pension sanctioning authority of Gazette officers of the prison department?
A:-Inspector General of Prisons
B:-Accountant General (A & E)
C:-Chief Audit Officers
D:-Senior Finance Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-The number of convict warders shall not exceed ______________ of the Jail population without the sanction of the Government.
A:-2%
B:-3%
C:-4%
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question79:-Who is in-charge of the clothing and bedding store?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailor
C:-Chief Warder
D:-Deputy Jailor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question80:-Whose previous sanction is required for starting a new industry in a Jail?
A:-Chief Audit Officer
B:-Finance Officer
C:-Chief Welfare Officer
D:-Inspector General of Prisons
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-Permanent strength of the warder establishment shall be determined by
A:-Superintendent General of Prisons
B:-Public Service Commission
C:-Government
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Who shall visit every part of the jail daily and shall see every prisoner at least once in every 24 hours?
A:-Superintendent
B:-Jailor
C:-Deputy Jailor
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question83:-Rule _____________ of KPR Permits Warder to escort Prisoners during times of Emergency.
A:-500
B:-504
C:-503
D:-502
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-The percentage of Prisoners to be employed as cooks as per KPR is
A:-3
B:-4
C:-2
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question85:-The percentage of prisoners to be employed as sweepers as per the provisions of KPR is
A:-3
B:-1
C:-2
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question86:-As per rule 881 of KPR the depreciation charge shall be at ____________ percentage.
A:-5
B:-3
C:-2
D:-1
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question87:-The quorum of the Advisory Board meeting shall be
A:-1
B:-2
C:-4
D:-3
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question88:-The Supervision of punishment diet is done by
A:-Deputy Jailor
B:-Superintendent
C:-Jailor
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question89:-A Prisoner who is an MP or MLA shall be eligible for
A:-A Class
B:-B Class
C:-C Class
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Under the Old Age Scheme the prisoners aged 65 or above in the case of male prisoners and ____________ or above in the case of
female prisoners are placed before the Advisory Board meeting for the premature release.
A:-55
B:-60
C:-65
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-Prisoners who fail to return to the prison after leave on the due date shall not be eligible for sanction of leave
A:-For a period of 2 years from the date of return
B:-For a period of 6 months from the date of return
C:-For a period of 1 year from the date of return
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question92:-Maximum Period of Home leave granted at a time
A:-15 days
B:-20 days
C:-25 days
D:-10 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Distribution of labour will be made by
A:-Chief Warder
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Superintendent
D:-Jailor
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Who shall be responsible for the smartness and cleanliness of the warder and for their being at all times properly dressed?
A:-Jailor
B:-Deputy Jailor
C:-Head Warder
D:-Chief Warder
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-As per KPR, a member of the Medical Department not below the rank of _____________ shall be the Medical Officer of a central Prison.
A:-Assistant Surgeon
B:-Civil Surgeon
C:-Psychiatrist
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question96:-Who is the authority to execute Medical Officers order regarding the sick in hospital or regarding sanitary arrangements?
A:-Jailor
B:-Pharmacist
C:-Chief Warder
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question97:-If a convict dies before his release, the gratuity earned by hims shall be
A:-Handed over to his relatives
B:-Lapse to Government
C:-Deposit to common welfare prisoners
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question98:-Which of the following is not a major punishment?
A:-Forfeiture of remission earned in excess of 9 days
B:-Hand cuffing behind or a staple
C:-Formal Warning
D:-Penal diet for more than 48 hours
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-Hunger strike is dealt with in rule ______________ of KPR.
A:-286
B:-287
C:-288
D:-None of these
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question100:-Application for emergency leave shall be addressed to the concerned
A:-Superintendent
B:-Inspector General of Prisons
C:-Home Secretary
D:-Welfare officer
Correct Answer:- Option-A