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Paper: Various Acts and Rules (Paper I)
Medium of Question: English
Date of Examination 22-02-2019
Question1:- The legislature of a State may by law make provisions with respect to the maintenance of accounts by the Municipalities and audit of such accounts under
A:-Article 243 P of the Constitution
B:-Article 243 R of the Constitution
C:-Article 243 Y of the Constitution
D:-Article 243 Z of the Constitution
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question2:-Chairperson of Finance Standing Committee of a Grama Panchayat is S. 162(6)
A:-President of the Grama Panchayat
B:-Vice President of the Grama Panchayat
C:-Secretary of the Grama Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question3:-Every Municipality unless sooner dissolved shall continue for 5 years from the date appointed for its
A:-First Meeting
B:-Notification of Election
C:-Declaration of Election Result
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question4:-Functions of District Panchayat are enumerated in
A:-3rd Schedule of the Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
B:-4th Schedule of the Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
C:-5th Schedule of the Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
D:-6th Schedule of the Panchayat Raj Act, 1994
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question5:-Which is the supreme authority of Kearala University?
A:-Senate
B:-Syndicate
C:-Acadamic Council
D:-Board of Studies
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question6:-The chairperson of Municipality may by order in writing delegate any of his/her functions to
A:-The Secretary
B:-The Deputy Chairperson
C:-The chairman of any standing committee
D:-All of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question7:-The Kerala Panchayat Raj Act 1994 is enacted in line with the constitution
A:-73rd amendment
B:-74th amendment
C:-75th amendment
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question8:-The number of Standing committees is a Municipal Council is
A:-5
B:-3
C:-7
D:-6
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question9:-Convenor of a Gramasabha shall convene a special meeting of the Gramasabha on a request in writing made by not less than
A:-50 members of Grama sabha
B:-25% of the members of the Grama sabha
C:-15% of the members of the Grama sabha
D:-10% of the members of the Grama sabha
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question10:-Steering committee chairman of a Municipality is
A:-Deputy Chairperson
B:-Chairman of the Standing Committee for Finance
C:-Chairperson
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question11:-Which of the following Universities have the authority called “Board of Governors"
A:-Health Universities
B:-Veterinary University
C:-APJ Technological University
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question12:-In the absence of President and Vice President of a Grama Panchayat meeting of a Grama Sabha shall be presided over by
A:-Convenor of the Gramasabha
B:-Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
C:-Secretary of the Grama Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question13:-Authority to alter the head quarters of a Panchayat at any level is
A:-Panchayat committee
B:-Deputy Director of Panchayat
C:-Government
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question14:-Appeals on taxation in a Municipality is disposed by
A:-Standing committee for finance
B:-Chairperson
C:-Deputy Chairperson
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question15:-The number of seats in a Grama Panchayat shall not be
A:-less than 10 or more than 20
B:-less than 13 or more than 23
C:-less than 15 or more than 30
D:-less than 10 or more than 25
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question16:-Standing Committee on public works in a Muncipal corporation shall deal with the matters of
A:-Public works, housing and electricity
B:-Public Works, water supply and drainage
C:-Public works and electricity
D:-Public works, housing, electricity, water supply and drainage
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question17:-Who is the Principal Academic and Executive Head of the Calicut University?
A:-Vice Chancellor
B:-Pro - Vice Chancellor
C:-Controller of Examination
D:-Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question18:-Every Block Panchayat shall consist of elected members and
A:-Presidents & vice presidents of Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
B:-Presidents & vice presidents and standing committee chairmans of Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
C:-Presidents of the Grama Panchayats in the territorial area of the Block Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question19:-Ward sabhas in Municipalities are constituted where the population does not exceed
A:-Fifty Thousand
B:-One lakh
C:-Two lakh

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D:-None of the above


Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question20:-Every District Panchayat shall consist of elected members and
A:-The President and Vice Presidents of the Block Panchayat in the District
B:-The Presidents of the Block Panchayats in the District
C:-The Presidents of Block Panchayat and Grama Panchayats in the District
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question21:- To dessiminate information regarding the development and welfare Activities in Municpalities is the duty of
A:-Ward Sabhas
B:-Ward Committees
C:-Ward Sabhas & Ward Committees
D:-None of the Above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question22:-Duration of the ward committee in a Muncipality shall be
A:-5 Years
B:-4 Years
C:-3 Years
D:-Co - Terminus with that of the Municipal council
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question23:-Which of the following Universities have the authority called "General Council"?
A:-Kerala University
B:-Kannur University
C:-Agricultural University
D:-Health University
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question24:-A person shall not be qualified or Choosen to fill a seat in a Panchayat at any level unless
A:-he has completed his 18th year of age on the date of filing of nomination
B:-he has completed his 25th year of age on the date of filing of nomination
C:-he has completed his 21st year of age on the date of filing of nomination
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question25:-All litigation for or against the Municipality shall be conducted by or against
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Council
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question26:-The President of a Panchayat may resign his office by tendering his resignation in the prescribed form to
A:-Vice President
B:-Secretary
C:-Deputy Director of Panchayat
D:-Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question27:-Metropolitan Planning Committee that can be constituted in a metropolitan area under the Kerala Municipality Act shall consist of
A:-15 members
B:-10 members
C:-20 members
D:-5 members
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question28:-The Interval between two meeting of a Panchayat shall not exceed
A:-One month
B:-Two months
C:-Three months
D:-15 days
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question29:-Which section of the Kannur University Act 1996 deals with the procedure for making ordinances of the University?
A:-Section 14
B:-Section 40
C:-Section 38
D:-Section 42
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question30:-The term delimitation relates to
A:-Taxation
B:-Election
C:-Council meeting
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question31:-Steering committee of a Panchayat consist of
A:-President, Vice President and Secretary
B:-President, Vice President and Standing Committee Members
C:-President, Vice President and Chairmans of the Standing Committee
D:-President, Vice President and Chairman of the Finance Standing Committee
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question32:-The court competent to try election petition under Kerala Municipalities Act shall be
A:-The District Court having jurisdiction over the place
B:-The High court having jurisdiction over the place
C:-The Munsiffs court having jurisdiction over the place
D:-The court of Judicial 1st class Magistrate over the place
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question33:-The monthly account of the Panchayat shall be placed before the standing committee for finance by
A:-Accountant
B:-Chairman of Finance Standing Committee
C:-Secretary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question34:-Custodian of the common seal of the Municipality is
A:-Chairperson
B:-Secretary
C:-Deputy Chairperson
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question35:-Which section of The KUFOS Act 2010 deals with first statutes and first ordinances of the University?
A:-Section 66
B:-Section 68
C:-Section 66 & 68
D:-Section 78
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question36:-The Secretary may delegate by order in writing of any of his functions to an officer of the Panchayat
A:-without any permission of any authorities
B:-with permission of the President
C:-with permission of the Deputy Director of Panchayat
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question37:-Appointing authority in respect of the contingent posts in the Municipal service is
A:-The Secretary
B:-The Municipal council
C:-Government
D:-Standing committee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question38:-Administrative setup of Panchayat in the State consist of
A:-Grama Panchayats, Block Panchayats, District Panchayats and Grama Sabhas
B:-Grama Panchayats, Block Panchayats and District Panchayat
C:-Grama Panchayats and District Panchayat
D:-Grama Panchayats and Block Panchayat
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question39:-The follow up Action on Performance Audit and other Audit Reports shall be taken by

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A:-Chairperson
B:-Ward Sabha
C:-The Secretary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question40:-Suits by or against Calicut University is instituted by or against
A:-The Vice Chancellor
B:-The Syndicate
C:-The Pro Vice Chancellor
D:-The Registrar
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question41:-Every Panchayat shall prepare a report in respect of its administration every year and publish the same before
A:-31st July of the succeeding year
B:-31st December of the succeeding year
C:-30th June of the succeeding year
D:-30th September of the succeeding year
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question42:-A municipality may not levy surcharge on
A:-Profession Tax
B:-Property Tax
C:-Show Tax
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question43:-The Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 came in to force on
A:-30.05.1994
B:-23.04.1994
C:-15.01.1996
D:-09.02.1996
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question44:-The Service Tax under Kerala Municipality Act comprises of
A:-Water and Drainage Tax and Lighting tax
B:-Water and Drainage Tax and Sanitary tax
C:-Lighting Tax and Sanitary Tax
D:-Water and Drainage Tax, a Lighting Tax and a Sanitary Tax
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question45:-Which of these following Universities do not have an office called Pro - Vice Chancellor?
A:-Fishories University
B:-Kerala University
C:-Health University
D:-Veterinary University
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question46:-Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules 1996 came in to force on
A:-06.01.1996
B:-09.02.1996
C:-04.07.1996
D:-03.09.1996
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question47:-Audit report of Guruvayoor Devaswam is submitted to
A:-Govt. Secretary Devaswam
B:-The Commissioner of Devaswam
C:-Devaswam Board Chairman
D:-Devaswam Administrator
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question48:-If the owner had already paid the Property Tax in a Municipality in respect of half year in which remission is due, he shall be entitled to get
A:-Refund the Tax
B:-adjusted in the Tax for the succeeding year
C:-either refund or adjusted in the tax for the succeeding half year
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question49:-The period stipulated for serving of Surcharge certificate after the issue of Surcharge notice under Rule 20(11) under Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules was amended from
A:-4 months to 6 months
B:-2 months to 4 months
C:-4 months to 2 years
D:-2 months to 2 years
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question50:-Livestock is an important sources of income in
A:-Malabar Devaswam
B:-Cochin Devaswam
C:-Guruvayoor Devaswam
D:-Koodalmanikyam Devaswam
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question51:-The "aggregate income" under Profession Tax shall no include
A:-House Rent Allowance
B:-Bonus
C:-Surrender leave salary
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question52:-Rate of Audit fee at present under Rule 24(1) of the Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules, l996 is
A:-1.00%
B:-0.50%
C:-0.75%
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question53:-Timber Tax shall be levied on timber brought in to Municipality at such rates not exceeding
A:-50 Rupees per tonne
B:-100 Rupees per tonne
C:-24 Rupees per tonne
D:-25 Rupees per tonne
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question54:-Maximum amount of fine that can be levied on non production of annual accounts within the statutory time limit under Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-1000
B:-5000
C:-3000
D:-10000
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question55:-The Travancore Devaswam Board came into existance in the year
A:-1950
B:-1956
C:-1947
D:-1951
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question56:-Every Municipality shall provide in its annual budget for constituting poverty aliviation fund
A:-5% of the Revenue Receipt
B:- 3% of the Revenue Receipt
C:-4% of the Revenue Receipt
D:-2% of the Revenue Receipt
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question57:-Period of completion of audit after receipt of annual accounts under Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-3 months
B:-4 months
C:-2 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question58:-No amount shall be expended from the Municipal Fund for the ensuing year unless the council passes the budget before
A:-1st April
B:-31st March
C:-1st week of March

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D:-None of the above


Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question59:-Form of requisition for production of document under Kerala Local Fund Audit Rules, 1996 is
A:-Form IA
B:-Form II
C:-Form III
D:-Form lV
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question60:-The Kerala Municipality (Accounts) Rules were issued in the year
A:-2007
B:-2011
C:-2013
D:-2009
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question61:-How many district Devaswam commissioners are there in TDB?
A:-6
B:-5
C:-3
D:-4
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question62:-Maximum amount of fine that can be levied on default of production of document under Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-upto 1000 Rupees
B:-upto 2000 Rupees
C:-upto 500 Rupees
D:-upto 3000 Rupees
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question63:-A facimile signature of the Chairperson or the Secretary or of such officer as the case may be shall be deemed to be properly signed in the case of
A:-Every license
B:-Cheque
C:-Any deed of contract
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question64:-Serious irregularities and misappropriation detected in audit shall be reported at once to
A:-The Secretary and Executive authority
B:-The Secretary and the Director of Local Fund Audit
C:-The Executive authority and Director of Local Fund Audit
D:-The Secretary
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question65:-An appeal against any notice or orders of the Secretary of the Municipality shall be filed within
A:-60 days
B:-90 days
C:-30 days
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question66:-Maximum period for issue of audit report after completion of audit is
A:-2 months
B:-3 months
C:-4 months
D:-6 months
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question67:-The Maramath wing of Travankoor Devaswam Board is headed by
A:-Superindenting Engineer
B:-Executive Engineer
C:-Deputy Chief Engineer
D:-Chief Engineer
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question68:-Charge/surcharge proposals shall be issued in
A:-Form III
B:-Form IV
C:-Form V
D:-Form VIII
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question69:-A byelaw of a Municipality approved and confirmed by the Government shall come in to operation
A:-on the date of publication of the byelaw
B:-on the date of approval of the Government
C:-on the date of approval by the council
D:-on the date of sending to Government for approval
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question70:-Time limit for issue of charge/surcharge notice shall be
A:-4 months from the date of receipt of proposal by the Director
B:-2 years from the date of receipt of proposal by the Director
C:-6 months from the date of receipt of proposal by the Director
D:-None of the above
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question71:-Penalties under Kerala Municipality Act is incorporated in the
A:-First Schedule
B:-Second Schedule
C:-Third Schedule
D:-Fourth Schedule
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question72:-The term PD Devaswam is associated with
A:-Travancore Devaswam
B:-Cochin Devaswam
C:-Guruvayoor Devaswam
D:-Koodalmanikyam Devaswam
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question73:-Date of Submission of consolidated Audit Report of the Accounts audited during the previous year to the Government under Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-Not later than 31st July every year
B:-Not later than 30th September every year
C:-Not later than 30th April every year
D:-Not later than 31st December every year
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question74:-Area committees are part of the Organization chart of ————— Devaswom
A:-The Travancore Devaswam
B:-Malabar Devaswam
C:-Cochin Devaswam
D:-Guruvayoor Devaswam
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question75:-The number of institutions enumerated in the schedule of the Kerala Local Fund Audit Act, 1994 is
A:-50
B:-54
C:-52
D:-55
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question76:-Pension contribution to be remitted to Central Pension Fund under Kerala Municipality (Death Cum Retirement Benefit) Rules 1996 shall be
A:-25% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
B:-15% of the total monthly emolument of each employee
C:-15% of basic pay of each employee
D:-25% of basic pay of each employee
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question77:-Notice of commencement of audit under section 11(3) shall be given in
A:-Form IA
B:-Form II
C:-Form II
D:-Form III
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question78:-Which of the following institution is not included in the schedule U/s 3(1) of the KLFA Act?

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A:-WAKAF Board
B:-Kerala State Nirmithi Kendra
C:-Kerala Water Authority
D:-Kerala Sangeetha Nadaka Akadamy
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question79:-Audit of which Devaswam Boards are governed by the directions of the Hon. High Court of Kerala
A:-Travancore and Cochin
B:-Guruvayoor and Koodalmanikyam
C:-Malabar and Guruvayoor
D:-Cochin and Guruvayoor
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question80:-Notice of commencement of audit under section 11 of The Kerala Local Fund Audit Act shall be given
A:-At least one week in advance
B:-At least 10 days in advance
C:-At least two weeks in advance
D:-At least 30 days in advance
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question81:-As per Kerala Municipality (Manner of inspection and Audit systems) Rules, 1997, making expenditure not following the procedure in the manner authorised or there is circumstances in the
ordinary course to think that expenditure would not produce the intended result shall be considered as
A:-loss
B:-wasteful expenditure
C:-misappropriation
D:-misuse
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question82:-The Citizen chart published by a Gramapanchayat will be in force
A:-for six months
B:-for one year
C:-for five years
D:-Till the end of the tenure of the existing panchayat committee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question83:-The development fund for plan schemes to LSG institutions is categorized as
A:-General purpose fund
B:-A Fund
C:-B Fund
D:-C Fund
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question84:-The consolidated report send by the Director KASD shall be placed before
A:-Secretary LSG Dept.
B:-Secretary Finance Dept.
C:-The council of ministers
D:-The Legislative Assembly
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question85:-The Temples in Malabar area are governed by HR&CE Act
A:-1956
B:-1951
C:-1926
D:-1972
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question86:-Building Tax is assessed on the basis of
A:-Annual Rental Value
B:-Cost of building as stated by the applicant
C:-Estimate Cost of the Building
D:-Floor Area of the Building
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question87:-The monthly ceiling of contingent expenditure that can be incurred by a Corporation Mayor is
A:-50000
B:-30000
C:-25000
D:-100000
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question88:-Orphanages and Charitable Institutions shall remit towards Audit Fee
A:-@ 1% of their annual income
B:-@ 0.5% of their annual income
C:-@ 2% of their annual income
D:-No Audit Fee
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question89:-Standards of ‘financial propriety” is discussed in ________ of the Kerala Financial Code
A:-Art. 40(B)
B:-Art. 38(A)
C:-Art. 40(A)
D:-Art. 44
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question90:-Which section of the KLFA Act makes the auditor liable to complete the audit accounts presented to Audit within 6 months, failing which he shall be liable to be proceeded under the
KCS(CCA) rules 1960?
A:-Section 10
B:-Section 9
C:-Section 14
D:-Section 15
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question91:-If no rectification reports are received from the executive authority within two months of receipt of Audit Report, the auditor shall issue a
A:-Further remarks
B:-Further report
C:-A show cause notice
D:-Report the matter to the administrative dept
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question92:-Who is the ex-officio member of all standing committees in a Gramapanchayat?
A:-President
B:-Secretary
C:-Asst. Secretary
D:-Vice President
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question93:-Who is the statutory auditor of a municipal council?
A:-C & AG
B:-Performance audit wing
C:-Chartered accountant
D:-Director of Kerala State Audit
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question94:-Who will precide over the meeting of the panchayat level Awareness Committee?
A:-Chairman Welfare standing committee
B:-Secretary
C:-Vice President
D:-President
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question95:-The items of expenditure that can be made from Panchayath Fund are section ——————— of the KPR Act
A:-243
B:-213
C:-223
D:-201
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question96:-The priority fixed in a beneficiary list approved by the Gramasabha can be
A:-altered by the Panchayat President
B:-altered by the Panchayat committee
C:-cannot be altered
D:-altered by the govt.
Correct Answer:- Option-C
Question97:-Which section of the KLFA Act empowers the govt. to make rules for carrying into effect the Provisions of the Act?
A:-Section 25

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B:-Section 26
C:-Section 27
D:-Section 28
Correct Answer:- Option-D
Question98:-The Sum charged/surcharged by the auditor shall be paid by the person (on whom the charge/surcharge certificate has been served) to the executive authority within
A:-one month
B:-two months
C:-four months
D:-two years
Correct Answer:- Option-A
Question99:-Charge certificate is issued for irregularity of
A:-Expenditure incurred
B:-Loss on receipt side
C:-Misappropriation of funds
D:-Non Compliance of Standards of Financial propriety
Correct Answer:- Option-B
Question100:-Powers and duties of Director of Local Fund Audit are elaborated in
A:-section 19
B:-section 21
C:-section 16
D:-section 17
Correct Answer:- Option-D

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