Hand Book of Scheduled Caste Development Department
Date of Examination 07-03-2019
Question1:-The ratio of cooks to inmates in the Premetric Hostels of the department
A:-1:30
B:-1:20
C:-1:40
D:-1:25
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question2:-The 'Thonakkal Colonization Scheme' was started in
A:-1972
B:-1971
C:-1963
D:-1968
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question3:-The designation; 'Director' of Scheduled Caste Development Department was first used in
A:-1956
B:-1951
C:-1957
D:-1950
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question4:-The article of Indian Constitution that refers to SC
A:-Article 341(2)
B:-Article 16
C:-Article 342(2)
D:-Article 341(1)
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question5:-The working hours of the Nursery School
A:-10 AM to 3 PM
B:-10 AM to 4 PM
C:-10 AM to 4.30 PM
D:-10 AM to 3.30 PM
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question6:-Sree Ayyankali Memorial Model Residential Sports School is at
A:-Shenkumugham
B:-Parassala
C:-Vellayam
D:-Venganoor
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question7:-The age old practice to veil the breast of SC women is known as
A:-'Kallumala'
B:-'Muthumala'
C:-'Shankumala'
D:-'Pavizhamala'
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-How many days can a hosteller obey in Post Metric Hostel after the final examination?
A:-One day
B:-Two days
C:-Three days
D:-Four days
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question9:-Separate Department to carry out the work of amelioration of the backwardness of SC was started in Travancore state in
A:-1942
B:-1941
C:-1956
D:-1932
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Total number of leaves that can be sanctioned to a boarder
A:-45
B:-15
C:-30
D:-20
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question11:-The children born of inter-religious marriage if either of the parent belongs to SC
A:-cannot be given educational concessions
B:-can be given educational concessions applicable to SC
C:-can be given educational concessions applicable to OEC
D:-can be given educational concessions applicable to OBC
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question12:-The minimum number of families for the selection of a colony in Dr. Ambedkar Village Development Scheme
A:-40
B:-60
C:-20
D:-30
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question13:-The amount of special incentive to a student who score distinction in P.G. Courses
A:-Rs. 10,000
B:-Rs. 4,000
C:-Rs. 5,000
D:-Rs. 3,500
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question14:-What is the time interval to reconstitute the mess-committee in the department hostels?
A:-In every two months
B:-In every three months
C:-In every four months
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question15:-The annual income limit for foreign employment scheme
A:-Rs. 1.5 lakh
B:-Rs. 3 lakhs
C:-Rs. 2.5 lakhs
D:-Rs. 3.5 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question16:-The total sq. feet plinth area of a house for selection in 'Study room' scheme
A:-> 800
B:-< 700
C:-= 800
D:-< 800
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Which of the following day is celebrated by the department as 'Sri Ayyankali Jayanthi'?
A:-July 28th
B:-June 28th
C:-August 28th
D:-December 28th
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question18:-The place where PETC in Kozhikode situated
A:-East Hill
B:-Barten Hill
C:-West Hill
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question19:-The total number of seats reserved for Scheduled Castes in Palakkad Govt. Medical College
A:-50
B:-60
C:-70
D:-80
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question20:-The local body responsible for giving travelling allowance to SC students in the department scheme
A:-Grama Panchayat
B:-Municipality
C:-Corporation
D:-All of them
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question21:-Who is responsible for cleaning utensils in Post Metric Hostels?
A:-Cook
B:-Mess boy
C:-Assistant cook
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question22:-The upper age limit for the self-employment loan scheme
A:-40 years
B:-50 years
C:-39 years
D:-45 years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question23:-The financial assistance to a victim of sexual exploitation under Section 3(i) (xiii) of POA Act
A:-4 lakhs
B:-2.5 lakhs
C:-3.75 lakhs
D:-3 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-The annual income limit of a family engaged in unclean occupation/rag-picking for premetric scholarship
A:-1 lakh
B:-Rs. 50,000
C:-2 lakhs
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question25:-What is the weight of gold medal awarded to full `"A^+"` students?
A:-4 grams
B:-4.5 grams
C:-5 grams
D:-5.5 grams
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-Where is the POA Act not in force?
A:-Assam
B:-Tripura
C:-Mahe
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question27:-What is the rate of assistance for book purchase in 'advocate grant'?
A:-Rs. 3250
B:-Rs. 4250
C:-Rs. 6000
D:-Rs. 6250
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question28:-Initial expense given to an engineering college student
A:-Rs. 5000
B:-Rs. 10000
C:-Rs. 3500
D:-Rs. 6000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-The annual income limit for 'marriage assistance'
A:-Rs. 50000
B:-Rs. 1 lakh
C:-Rs. 60000
D:-Rs. 80000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-The maximum period of condolence allowed by DDO for late application in post-metric scholarship
A:-2 years
B:-6 months
C:-1 year
D:-3 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question31:-The housing grant beneficiary can be selected from
A:-Grama Sabha list
B:-Life-mission list
C:-By inviting applications
D:-All of them
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question32:-G.O. (Rt) No. 99/2013/SCSTDD dated 10.12.2013 refers to
A:-Waving of loan upto Rs. 5000 as the repayment is over by 31.3.2006
B:-Waving of loan upto Rs. 25000 as the repayment is over by 31.3.2006
C:-Waving of loan upto Rs. One lakh as the repayment is over by 31.3.2010
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question33:-The amount of consolation prize to 'A' grade winner in State youth festival
A:-Rs. 5000
B:-Rs. 10000
C:-Rs. 6000
D:-Rs. 8000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question34:-The maximum old of a house which can be considered for house repair grant
A:-15 years
B:-20 years
C:-30 years
D:-25 years
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question35:-The maximum amount of financial assistance for study tour
A:-Rs. 3000
B:-Rs. 2500
C:-Rs. 4000
D:-Rs. 3500
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question36:-Where is the community college of the department situated?
A:-Vadakkancherry
B:-Wadakkancherry
C:-Kozhencherry
D:-Changanassery
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question37:-The maximum limit of financial assistance that can be given directly to t-grants beneficiary
A:-75000
B:-40000
C:-25000
D:-50000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question38:-Normal age limit when the ensurer gets full amount in 'Valsalya nidhi'
A:-16
B:-18
C:-17
D:-22
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question39:-Which of community in SC category gets stipend in premetric level?
A:-Vetan
B:-Kanakkan
C:-Pulayan
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question40:-The maximum subsidy in self-help group assistance
A:-6.5 lakhs
B:-3 lakhs
C:-7.5 lakhs
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question41:-What is the financial power of DDO for contingent expenditure in post-metric hostel?
A:-10000
B:-15000
C:-20000
D:-25000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-The financial assistance given for purchasing 'Veena' as per GO(Rt)No. 766/18 - SCSTDD dated 4.7.2018
A:-15000
B:-13000
C:-14500
D:-20000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The maximum time limit for submitting applications in GOI Scholarship as per the notification of Government of India Scholarship 2018
A:-Before December
B:-Before November
C:-Before August
D:-Before September
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question44:-What is the ratio of selection of SC, ST and others in the department ITIs?
A:-7:2:1
B:-6:4:1
C:-5:4:1
D:-8:1:1
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-What is the plinth area of 'Study room'?
A:-110 Sq. feet
B:-130 Sq. feet
C:-120 Sq. feet
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question46:-How many Model Residential Schools including Sports MRS are under the control of the department?
A:-8
B:-9
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-What is the rate of pocket money in Pre metric Hostels?
A:-150
B:-190
C:-70
D:-160
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question48:-Name of the institution which conducts programmes for fostering the competitive spirit of SC students with the assistance from the department
A:-KIR
B:-H.H.C.
C:-Cybotec
D:-CREST
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question49:-The lumpsum grant rate of P.G. students in Arts and Science Colleges
A:-1570
B:-1900
C:-2000
D:-2500
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question50:-The annual family income limit for Sri Ayyankali Memorial Talent Search and Development Scholarship
A:-Rs. 1.50 lakhs
B:-Rs. 5000
C:-Rs. 1 lakh
D:-Rs. 75000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-What is the percentage of financial assistance to the victims at FIR stage under P.O.A. Act Section 3(i) (ii)?
A:-15%
B:-10%
C:-20%
D:-50%
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question52:-What is the rate of private accommodation as per GO(M.S) No. 36/2018 dated 17.5.2018?
A:-Rs. 4000
B:-Rs. 3500
C:-Rs. 4500
D:-Rs. 5000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question53:-The rate of boarding charge in subsidised hostel as per GO(Rt)No. 984/2016/SCSTDD dated 21.7.2016
A:-1500
B:-500
C:-2000
D:-1000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question54:-Which of the following district has no Post Metric Hostel?
A:-Idukki
B:-Kozhikode
C:-Ernakulam
D:-Kottayam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question55:-What is the maximum financial assistance in corporations under Landless Rehabilitation Scheme?
A:-4.50 lakhs
B:-3.75 lakhs
C:-4 lakhs
D:-6 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question56:-The monthly stipend of Post Metric students can be claimed in advance after every
A:-5th day of the month
B:-4th day of the month
C:-3rd day of the month
D:-6th day of the month
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question57:-How many students are given admission in Model Residential Polytechnic of the department?
A:-20
B:-30
C:-35
D:-40
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question58:-The District Development Officer should submit his/her tour programme on or before
A:-31st of previous month
B:-5th of the running month
C:-30th of previous month
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question59:-What is the programme initiated by the department as per GO(M.S)No.799/2018/SCSTDD dated 19.7.2018?
A:-Bharath Darsan
B:-Special incentive
C:-Initial expense
D:-South Indian Tour
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question60:-The financial assistance given for the death of an earning member of a family from SC/ST Welfare Minister's Relief Fund
A:-Rs. 50000
B:-Rs. 1 lakh
C:-Rs. 75000
D:-Rs. 25000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-The rate of uniform allowance given to the 1st year student of the department ITIs
A:-620
B:-900
C:-630
D:-625
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question62:-The Special Mobile Squard of the police department is formed for enforcing
A:-POC Act
B:-VACB
C:-POA Act
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question63:-Which of the following course is not included in the laptop distribution scheme of the department?
A:-MCA
B:-MSc (Electronics)
C:-BDS
D:-MCom
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question64:-The financial assistance given by DDO for the burial of the dead body of an SC
A:-5000
B:-3000
C:-2000
D:-1000
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question65:-How many maximum attempts in MBBS examination can be given fee concession to an SC student?
A:-Twice
B:-Thrice
C:-Once
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question66:-What is the maximum financial assistance given for publishing literary works of SC writers?
A:-50000
B:-15000
C:-20000
D:-30000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question67:-Which of the following statement about GOK scholarship is true?
A:-It can be given irrespective of annual family income
B:-It can be given to those whose annual family income is below 2.5 lakhs
C:-It can be given to those whose annual family income is below 6 lakhs
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question68:-What is the annual income limit of OBCs for educational concessions?
A:-Rs. 2 lakhs
B:-Rs. 2.5 lakhs
C:-Rs. 6 lakhs
D:-Rs. 1 lakh
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-The maintenance allowance given in Group II courses in GOI Scholarship
A:-Rs. 820
B:-Rs. 720
C:-Rs. 630
D:-Rs. 950
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-How many post metric hostels are run by the department?
A:-16
B:-19
C:-17
D:-18
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question71:-The maximum amount that can be spent for the action plan in 'Ambedhkar' Grama Vikasana Padhathi'.
A:-Rs. 1 crore
B:-Rs. 50 lakhs
C:-Rs. 75 lakhs
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question72:-The scheme initiated by the department as per GO(Rt) No. 514/2018/SCSTDD dated 27.4.2018.
A:-Laptop
B:-Musical instrument
C:-Furniture
D:-Stethoscope
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question73:-GO(M.S) 166/2018/SCSTDD dated 27.4.2018 is about
A:-Tool kit
B:-Scholarship
C:-Mid day meal
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question74:-How many districts are under the jurisdiction of Deputy Director, North zone?
A:-6
B:-7
C:-8
D:-9
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-What is the income limit for providing table and chair in Sree Ayyankali Memorial Talent Search and Development Scholarship?
A:-Rs. 12000
B:-Rs. 15000
C:-Rs. 11000
D:-Rs. 1 lakh
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question76:-Name the programme introduced by the department as per GO(Rt) No.520/2018/SCSTDD.
A:-Special incentive
B:-Primary Education Aid
C:-Tool Kit
D:-Secondary Education Aid
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question77:-How many of the stages of financial assistance released to the beneficiary of 'Study room'?
A:-4
B:-5
C:-6
D:-7
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-The rate of financial assistance for tool kit in welder trade in the department ITIs
A:-2000
B:-3500
C:-3000
D:-4000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-What is the age limit of a 6th standard student for admission to the premetric hostels of the department?
A:-15
B:-14
C:-16
D:-17
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-How many ITIs are run by the department?
A:-43
B:-41
C:-42
D:-44
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question81:-What is the percentage of first stage in house-construction grant?
A:-30%
B:-20%
C:-15%
D:-40%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question82:-Chief-editor of 'Padavukal'
A:-Chief Publicity Officer
B:-Additional Director
C:-C.P.O
D:-The Director
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-Which of the following statement about 1/3 corpus fund to the districts is true?
A:-Compound wall construction in Premetric hostel is possible
B:-Tuition system in SC colonies is possible
C:-Any construction work in a settlement where there is only four families is possible
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-Where is 'Ambedhkar Bhavan'?
A:-Kuravankonam
B:-Kanakanagar
C:-Nandavanam
D:-Mannathala
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The minimum number of families needed for taking up an infrastructural development work in special component plan fund except water supply scheme
A:-10
B:-5
C:-3
D:-15
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question86:-Which of the article in Indian Constitution abolished untouchability?
A:-16
B:-18
C:-19
D:-17
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The minimum qualification for a promotor to be selected where there is a premetric hostel
A:-Post graduate
B:-Graduate
C:-Trained graduate
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-What is the minimum extent of land to be purchased in a Panchayat with Rs. 3.75 lakhs?
A:-3 cents
B:-2 cents
C:-5 cents
D:-4 cents
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question89:-The honorarium of an MCRT selected in premetric hostel
A:-Rs. 13000
B:-Rs. 12000
C:-Rs. 14000
D:-Rs. 10000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question90:-What is the financial power of sedo in meeting the contigent needs of the hostel?
A:-Rs. 3000
B:-Rs. 2000
C:-Rs. 5000
D:-Rs. 6000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question91:-The amount of housing grant that can be given in the action plan of the vulnerable community
A:-Rs. 6 lakhs
B:-Rs. 5 lakhs
C:-Rs. 4 lakhs
D:-Rs. 7 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question92:-Name of the scheme for reference books in professional colleges
A:-Reference Library
B:-Book Bank
C:-Book Shelf
D:-None of them
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question93:-The rate of financial assistance in Primary Education Scheme
A:-1000
B:-3000
C:-2000
D:-4000
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question94:-The District Vigilance and Monitoring Committee meeting are held
A:-Once in every six months
B:-Once in every three months
C:-Once in every four months
D:-Once in every two months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question95:-The Chairman of the Executive Committee for MRs
A:-Sub-Collector
B:-Block Development Officer
C:-The District Executive Magistrate
D:-District Planning Officer
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question96:-Which of the following caste is a vulnerable community?
A:-Parayan
B:-Vettuvan
C:-Velan
D:-Arunthathiyar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question97:-The headquarter of the Chief Publicity Officer is at
A:-Ambedkhar Bhavan
B:-Directorate
C:-Sri Ayyankali Bhavan
D:-Public Office Complex
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question98:-The reservation of SC and ST in government jobs
A:-8%
B:-2%
C:-10%
D:-11%
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question99:-The maximum subsidy of self-employment loan scheme
A:-Rs. 3 lakhs
B:-Rs. 1 lakh
C:-Rs. 2 lakhs
D:-Rs. 2.5 lakhs
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Which of the following organization is authorised for nonconversion from Christianity to Hinduism?
A:-Brahma Samaj
B:-Parthana Samaj
C:-Nivarthana Samaj
D:-The Arya Samaj
Correct Answer:- Option-D