APPSC Departmental Tests Nov 2020 Session 09th Aug 2021 S1

APPSC Departmental Tests Nov 2020 session 09th Aug 2021
S1
Participant ID 21306337
Participant Name MURALI KRISHNA NAIK KORRA
Test Center Name SVR Engineering College
Test Date 09/08/2021
Test Time 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Subject 63 Paper Code
Section : 63 Paper Code
Q.1 What are the technical sanction powers of the Deputy Executive Engineer in Irrigation
Department?
Ans 1. Rs.2.00 Lakhs
2. Rs.5.00 Lakhs
3. Rs.10.00 Lakhs
4. No powers
Question ID : 25627724689
Chosen Option : 4
Q.2 What is the unit of expenditure in PWD structure?

Ans 1. Section
2. Sub-Division
3. Division
4. Circle
Chosen Option : 3
Q.3 Who was the Chief Accounting Authority of the Projects in the old PAO structure?
Ans 1. Director of works Accounts
2. Joint Secretary of the Finance Department
3. Pay and Accounts Officer
4. Director of Accounts
Chosen Option : 3
Q.4 The PAOs/APAOs render the accounts to AG directly along with ______
Ans 1. Vouchers
2. Schedule Dockets
3. Schedule of Deposits
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.5 The overall administrative control over the Works Accounts organization shall vest
with _______
Ans 1. Finance Secretary
2. Director of works Accounts
4. Joint Secretary Finance
Chosen Option : 2
Q.6 All Revenue receipts of the division should be classified, and abstracted in the
Register of Revenue in the prescribed Form ________
Ans 1. Form 45 (P.W.D. VI-25)
2. Form 46 (P.W.D. VI-25)
3. Form 47 (P.W.D. VI-25)
4. Form 48 (P.W.D. VI-25)
Chosen Option : 2
Q.7 A register of provisional payments towards establishment should be maintained in

Form ________
Ans 1. P.A.O.12
2. P.A.O.14
3. P.A.O.13
4. P.A.O.15
Chosen Option : 2
Q.8 The totals of cheques column as seen from the cash book is posted against ________
Ans 1. 8701-P.W. Deposits
2. 8702-P.W. Remittances
3. 8701-P.W. Cheques
4. 8702-P.W. Cheques
Chosen Option : 3
Q.9 Who should be held responsible for correctness of the Contractor's ledger?
Ans 1. Divisional Officer
2. DAO (W)
3. PAO
4. Superintendent of the Division
Chosen Option : 2
Q.10 The PAO/APAO shall send every month to each division a statement of bills paid (in
duplicate) in Form ______
Ans 1. PAO-33
2. PAO-39
3. PAO-37
4. PAO-35
Chosen Option : 1
Q.11 The Public Works Accounts are on the model of _______ system of accounts.
Ans 1. Single entry sytem
2. Double entry system
3. Commercial Accounting system
4. None of the above
Chosen Option : 2
Q.12 In EPC works who has to maintain the M Books and LF Books?
Ans 1. EPC Agency
2. Quality control wing
3. Executive Engineer
4. Deputy Executive Engineer
Chosen Option : 1
Q.13 In SST the abbreviation 'CTR' represents ___________

Ans 1. Comprehensive Treasury Rules
2. Consolidated Travelling Rules
3. Consolidated Treasury Receipts
4. Consolidated Treasury Recoveries
Chosen Option : 3
Q.14 When the revised administrative approval is required is explained in _______

Ans 1. Para 102 of APW D Code
2. Para 105 of APW D Code
Chosen Option : 2
Q.15 Payment made on a running account to a contractor for work done but not measured
is called as _______
Ans 1. Part payment
2. Advance Payment
3. Loan Payment
4. Anticipatory Payment
Chosen Option : 2
Q.16 The directions given in the AP Accounts code Volume III shall apply to which
Departments.
Ans 1. Public works and Forest Departments
2. Irrigation and Revenue Departments
3. Public Health and Home Departments
4. All Departments
Chosen Option : 1
Q.17 What does 'Imprest mean?

Ans 1. Reimbursement of expenditure
2. Standing advance of a fixed sum of money given to an individual
3. Petty expenses
4. Unforeseen expenditure
Chosen Option : 2
Q.18 Bank Guarantee produced as a security should be in the name of ______

Ans 1. Contractor
2. Government
3. Agreement concluding Authority
4. Superintending Engineer
Chosen Option : 3
Q.19 What is the essence of the LS contract?

Ans 1. Rate
2. Time
3. Design
4. Material
Chosen Option : 2
Q.20 If the measurements are based on levels which records are to be submitted to PAO
office along with the work bill to PAO office?
Ans 1. Measurements books
2. L.F Books
3. Cross section sheets
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.21 Incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character that cannot be classified

appropriately under any distance sub-head or sub-work yet pertain to the work as a
whole is called as ______
Ans 1. Miscellaneous expenditure
2. Contingencies
3. Unforeseen expenditure
4. Petty expenses
Chosen Option : 2
Q.22 The Land Acquisition Officer should send Form 'CC' along with cash book extract,
what does it refer
Ans 1. Acquaintance Roll
2. Disbursal statement
3. Award copy
4. Cheque wise details
Chosen Option : 4
Q.23 Who had the limited cheque drawing powers in the old PAO structure
Ans 1. Land Acquisition Officer
2. Deputy Collector
3. Revenue Divisional Officer
Chosen Option : 1
Q.24 Which of the following is not considered as "Original works"?

Ans 1. New construction works
2. Additions to the existing works
3. Any alterations to the existing works
4. Maintenance works
Chosen Option : 4
Q.25 The initial accounts of cash and stores, which are maintained in Sub-divisional Offices
should be normally closed on ________
Ans 1. End of the month
2. 25th of that month
3. 1st day of the month
4. 5th of the next month
Chosen Option : 2
Q.26 Which fund is intended to provide advances for meeting unforeseen expenditure
pending authorization by law?
Ans 1. Public Account Fund
2. Consolidated Fund
3. Contingency Fund
Chosen Option : 3
Q.27 Which section in the PAO office returns the bills un-passed with objections to the
Divisions?
Ans 1. Cash section
2. Pre-check section
3. Compilation section
4. Co-ordination section
Chosen Option : 3
Q.28 Which of the following is not the responsibility of the Internal Test Check section?
Ans 1. Scrutiny of the Agreements and Estimates
2. Scrutiny of work bills
3. Post review of vouchers
4. Review of measurements books
Chosen Option : 4
Q.29 At what stage negotiations are permitted to be conducted

Ans 1. Pre-Bid stage
2. After the Technical bids
3. After Financial bids
Chosen Option : 1
Q.30 Who prepares the schedule of settlement with treasuries for the payments made by
the Land Acquisition officers?
Ans 1. Land Acquisition Officer
2. District Treasury Officer
3. PAO/APAO
Chosen Option : 3
Q.31 The paras 463 and 464 of APWA Code speaks about ________
Ans 1. Lapsed deposits
2. Transfer Entry orders
3. Recoveries
4. Fines and charges
Chosen Option : 2
Q.32 Savings in a sanctioned estimate can be utilized for any________

Ans 1. Additional work
2. Repairs
3. Modifications
4. Work contingent to main work
Chosen Option : 4
Q.33 Charged expenditure means

Ans 1. Subject to vote by legislature without discussion
2. Not subject to vote by legislature
3. Subject to vote by legislature with discussion
Chosen Option : 2
Q.34 The term "cash", as used in PWD Accounts, includes

Ans 1. Coins and currency notes
2. Bank drafts
3. Cheques payable on demand
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.35 Earlier if the correct head of account of a charge cannot be ascertained at once then
the transaction should be temporarily classified under ______
Ans 1. Deposits
2. MPW Advances
3. Stock suspense
4. Adjustment Memos
Chosen Option : 3
Q.36 Ordinarily no work should be started without a formal agreement except ________
Ans 1. Work executed by Tribal Agencies
2. Work exected by village committees
3. Work executed departmentally
4. Work executed on nomination basis
Chosen Option : 4
Q.37 In Project AG conducts its statutory Audit in the shape of _____

Ans 1. Residential concurrent Audit
2. Local Audit
3. Annual Audit
4. Quarterly Audit
Chosen Option : 1
Q.38 No administrative approval is, however, required for works, which are classified
as_______
Ans 1. Original works
2. New works
3. Ordinary or special repair works
4. Abonded works
Chosen Option : 4
Q.39 How many payments the PAO/APAO can make on the basis of Form PAO 67?
Ans 1. One year
2. Two years
3. No limit
4. Three
Chosen Option : 3
Q.40 At least what percentage of entries in the measurement book should be reviewed
every year by Divisional Accounts Officer?
Ans 1. 30%
2. 25%
3. 33%
4. 40%
Chosen Option : 1
Q.41 The purpose of preparing Schedule of settlement with Treasuries is ______

Ans 1. Consolidation
2. Compilation
3. Reconciliation
4. Amalgamation
Chosen Option : 3
Q.42 When the sanction of an estimate (other than annual repairs) lapses if the work is not
commenced?
Ans 1. 5 years from the date of sanction
2. 3 years from the date of sanction
Chosen Option : 2
Q.43 How frequently the PAO office reconciles its transactions with Treasury?
Ans 1. Monthly
2. Quarterly
3. Annually
4. Half yearly
Chosen Option : 2
Q.44 In which Form the first and final bills are prepared?
Ans 1. Form P.W.A. XV
2. Form P.W.A. XVI
3. Form P.W.A. XVIII
4. Form P.W.A. XVII
Chosen Option : 1
Q.45 As per the PAO Manual the term "Estimates" includes
Ans 1. Revised estimates
2. Supplementary estimates
3. Work slips
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.46 The PAO/APAO office has to maintain an objection book drawing officer wise in Form
_______
Ans 1. P.A.O. 47
2. P.A.O. 45
3. P.A.O. 42
4. P.A.O. 44
Chosen Option : 4
Q.47 The salaries of the Government staff met from ______

Ans 1. Consolidated Fund
2. Contingency Fund
3. Public Account
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 3
Q.48 PAO/APAO should send every month to the divisions Form 22. What it refers?
Ans 1. Statement of paid bills
2. Statement of recoveries made
3. Statement of unpaid bills
4. Schedule of works expenditure
Chosen Option : 1
Q.49 What is the percentage of Mobilization Advance that can be allowed for the works to
be taken up with state funds?
Ans 1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 7.5%
Chosen Option : 2
Q.50 Who accord metal spreading permission for the works costing more than Rs.10
Lakhs?
Ans 1. Executive Engineer
2. Superintending Engineer
3. Chief Engineer
4. Executive Engineer (Quality control)
Chosen Option : 2
Q.51 The officers who have limited cheque drawing powers obtain cheque books from
______
Ans 1. Director of treasuries
2. Director of works Accounts
3. PAO/APAO
Chosen Option : 1
Q.52 What is the sub detailed head withdrawn from the detailed head 530?
Ans 1. 534 Work charged Establishment
2. 534 Price Adjustment
3. 533 Buildings
4. 532 Lands
Chosen Option : 4
Q.53 If the EMD is not collected in respect of nomination contracts before Agreement at
what rate the recovery will be made from the bills?
Ans 1. 2.5%
2. 5%
3. 3%
4. 7.5%
Chosen Option : 2
Q.54 In which Form the estimate scrutiny slip is maintained in PAO office?
Ans 1. P.A.O-18
2. P.A.O-15
3. P.A.O-17
4. P.A.O-11
Chosen Option : 2
Q.55 Executive Engineer has to check measure all the works costing _______
Ans 1. Rs.5.00 lakhs and above
2. Rs.1.00 lakh and above
3. Rs.2.00 lakhs and above
4. Rs.3.00 lakhs and above
Chosen Option : 1
Q.56 To what extent the PAO can make provisional payment on the basis of Form PAO 67?
Ans 1. 25% of the value of each contract
2. 30% of the value of each contract
Chosen Option : 2
Q.57 A 'Voucher' can be understood as _______

Ans 1. A complete proof of payment
2. A Bill
3. A Claim
4. A bill to be paid
Chosen Option : 1
Q.58 In which Form the Annual certificate of Balances prepared?

Ans 1. P.W, A.46
2. P.W, A.44
3. P.W, A.42
4. P.W, A.45
Chosen Option : 2
Q.59 The limited cheque drawing officers have to sent Cash Book together with the paid
vouchers and other supporting documents to ______
Ans 1. A.G. Office
2. PAO office
3. Resident Audit officer
4. District Treasury office
Chosen Option : 2
Q.60 The wages for the labour engaged departmentally should be drawn on ______
Ans 1. Pay bills
2. Works estimate
3. Muster roll
4. Measurement book
Chosen Option : 3
Q.61 How many tiers the present classification consists?

Ans 1. Five tier
2. Seven tier
3. Four tier
4. Three tier
Chosen Option : 2
Q.62 In PWD Accounts 'TEO' means

Ans 1. Transfer Execution Order
2. Treasury Effect Order
3. Transfer Entry Order
4. Treasury Execution Order
Chosen Option : 3
Q.63 How much percentage of pre check is done in PAO Office?

Ans 1. 100%
2. 30%
3. 50%
4. 70%
Chosen Option : 1
Q.64 The accounts relating to contracts should be kept in the Contractor's Ledger in the
Form _______
Ans 1. Form 42 (P.W.D. VI-91)
2. Form 45 (P.W.D. VI-91)
3. Form 47 (P.W.D. VI-91)
4. Form 43 (P.W.D. VI-91)
Chosen Option : 1
Q.65 When the EMD will be returned to the qualified but unsuccessful tenderer?
Ans 1. After finalization of tenders
2. After expiry of validity of tenders
3. After finalization of tenders or expiry of validity of tenders which is later
4. After finalization of tenders or expiry of validity of tenders which is earlier
Chosen Option : 3
Q.66 The Registers of Works are posted monthly from

Ans 1. Cash Book
2. Works Abstract
3. Measurement Books
4. Vouchers
Chosen Option : 2
Q.67 Who has the tender acceptance powers for the works costing more than 10 Crores in
Water Resources Department?
Ans 1. Chief Engineer
2. Engineer in chief
3. Commissioner of Tenders
4. Government
Chosen Option : 3
Q.68 Deposits outstanding for more than _____ years should lapse to Government.
Ans 1. One year
2. Two years
3. Three years
4. Five years
Chosen Option : 3
Q.69 Who is authorized to record measurements in general?

Ans 1. Deputy Executive Engineer
2. AE/AEE
3. Technical Agent of the contractor
4. Any person authorized by EE
Chosen Option : 2
Q.70 If materials are drawn in excess of the theoretical requirement and not returned to the
Department in good condition at what rate the cost will be recovered.
Ans 1. Issue rate plus 50% surcharge or market rate whichever is higher
2. Issue rate plus 100% surcharge or market rate whichever is higher
3. Issue rate or market rate whichever is higher
4. Issue rate plus 75% surchage or market rate whichever is higher
Chosen Option : 1
Q.71 The Contractor's Ledger should be written up in the ______

Ans 1. PAO Office
2. Division
3. Sub-Division
4. Circle
Chosen Option : 3
Q.72 The accounts in PAO office are compiled and tallied _______
Ans 1. Weekly
2. Quarterly
3. Fortnightly
4. Annually
Chosen Option : 3
Q.73 The Superintending Engineer (R&B) while arriving at the shortest leads has to
consider_____
Ans 1. Quarries located in his circle only
2. Quarries located outside his circle only
3. The quarry may be located any where but nearest one
Chosen Option : 3
Q.74 The Scrutiny of bills relating to work expenditure should be done in accordance with
general rules, principal procedure laid down in chapters _______ of PAO Manual
Ans 1. Chapter II and III
2. Chapter V and XI
3. Chapter III and VI
4. Chapter III and IV
Chosen Option : 4
Q.75 As per codal provisions how many methods are there for execution of works?
Ans 1. Two methods
2. Six methods
3. Three methods
4. Four methods
Chosen Option : 4
Q.76 Panchayat Raj department Executive Engineer can accept tenders up to ______
Ans 1. Rs.40 Lakhs
2. Rs.25 Lakhs
3. Rs.10 Lakhs
4. Rs.50 Lakhs
Chosen Option : 1
Q.77 The total expenditure should not exceed the administrative sanction excluding ______
Ans 1. Tender premium
2. Price adjustment
3. GST
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.78 Competent Authority means

Ans 1. The Authority who has all powers to take a decision
2. The Authority who can reverse the orders of any other authority
3. Only Government
4. The Government or other authority to whom the relevant powers may be delegated
by the Government
Chosen Option : 4
Q.79 The provisions of Section 51 of Andhra Pradesh Goods and services Tax Act, 2017
came into force with respect to persons specified under Clauses a, b and c from _____
Ans 1. 1st August 2018
2. 1st December 2018
3. 1st October 2018
4. 1st September 2018
Chosen Option : 4
Q.80 When no TDS applicable on GST?
Ans 1. Where total value of supply under a contract is less than Rs.5.00 lakhs
2. Where total value of supply under a contract is less than Rs.4.00 lakhs
Chosen Option : 4
Q.81 Financial Stock-taking is primarily the duty of the ______ of the Project.
Ans 1. Director of Accounts
2. Joint-Director of Works Accounts
3. Chief Engineer
4. Pay and Accounts Officer
Chosen Option : 3
Q.82 If the cash found deficient in chest until the error is detected it has to be classified as
______
Ans 1. MPW advances
2. Deposits
3. Unknown expenditure
4. Miscellaneous receipts
Chosen Option : 1
Q.83 When the Q.C. Certificate is required for making payment in the case of irrigation
department bills?
Ans 1. Every Bill
2. Final Bill
3. Pre-final bill
4. When CM & CD works involved
Chosen Option : 1
Q.84 The powers of various officers of the Department to accord Administrative approval
and technical sanction are laid down in ________
Ans 1. Chapter II of the APWD Code
2. Chapter III of the APWD Code
3. Chapter VI of the APWD Code
4. Chapter IV of the APWD Code
Chosen Option : 3
Q.85 In the present EPC system who prepares the monthly work bills?
Ans 1. Assistant Executive Engineer
2. Deputy Executive Engineer
3. EPC Agency
4. Executive Engineer (Quality control)
Chosen Option : 3
Q.86 What is the percentage of GST on works contracts?

Ans 1. 10%
2. 5%
3. 12%
4. 8.5%
Chosen Option : 3
Q.87 What is present rate of TDS on GST?

Ans 1. 1%
2. 1.5%
3. 2%
4. 3%
Chosen Option : 3
Q.88 Who does liasoning between Accounts Organisations, HODs and Accountant General
in the issue related to PW expenditure?
Ans 1. Director of works Accounts
3. Government
4. Finance Department
Chosen Option : 1
Q.89 What is the rate of GST on works involving predominantly earth work?
Ans 1. 3%
2. 5%
3. 7%
4. 12%
Chosen Option : 2
Q.90 In the official financial jargon 'LOC' means
Ans 1. Law Of Consequences
2. Line Of Control
3. Letter Of Credit
Chosen Option : 3
Q.91 Annual Financial Statement or Budget consists of _____

Ans 1. Consolidated Fund
2. Contingency Fund
3. Public Account
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.92 Who has the power to revise the rates in the accepted Agreements during its
currency?
Ans 1. Tender accepting authority
2. The Authority who has sanctioned the Estimate
3. The Authority who concluded the Agreement
4. Next higher authority who concluded the Agreement
Chosen Option : 4
Q.93 What are the Technical sanction powers of the Chief Engineer?
Ans 1. Up to 200 Lakhs
2. Up to 500 Lakhs
3. Up to Administrative approval
4. No limits
Chosen Option : 3
Q.94 What are the functions of the Divisional Accounts Officer (Works)?
Ans 1. An accountant and internal auditor
2. An advisor and auditor
3. An Accountant and financial advisor
4. An accountant, internal checker and financial assistant
Chosen Option : 4
Q.95 In which Section of the PAO office takes up the scrutiny of work bills?
Ans 1. Internal Test check section
2. Pre-check section
3. Compilation section
4. Co-ordination section
Chosen Option : 1
Q.96 In PAO office Classified Abstracts are maintained _______.

Ans 1. Department wise
2. Project wise
3. Division wise
4. Circle wise
Chosen Option : 3
Q.97 What are the technical sanction powers of the Superintending Engineer (Electrical) for
Electrical works?
Ans 1. Rs.15,00,000
2. Rs.20,00,000
3. Rs.25,00,000
4. Rs.50,00,000
Chosen Option : 4
Q.98 As per codal provisions 'Deposit Works' means _______

Ans 1. Works for which amount is deposited by Government
2. Works taken up from the funds available in Deposits
3. Works taken up from the funds from non Government sources
Chosen Option : 3
Q.99
Ans 1. a and d only
2. b and c only
3. a and c only
4. All the above
Chosen Option : 4
Q.100 When a disbursing officer makes a remittance to a subordinate officer to enable him to
make a number of specific petty payments which has already been passed for
payment, the amount remitted should be treated as _______
Ans 1. Imprest
2. Temporary Advance
3. Remittance
4. Deposit
Chosen Option : 1

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Section : 63 Paper Code

Q.2 What is the unit of expenditure in PWD structure?

2. Joint Secretary of the Finance Department

3. Pay and Accounts Officer

4. All the above

2. Director of works Accounts

4. Joint Secretary Finance

2. Form 46 (P.W.D. VI-25)

3. Form 47 (P.W.D. VI-25)

4. Form 48 (P.W.D. VI-25)

Q.7 A register of provisional payments towards establishment should be maintained in

4. Superintendent of the Division

2. Double entry system

3. Commercial Accounting system

4. None of the above

2. Quality control wing

4. Deputy Executive Engineer

Q.13 In SST the abbreviation 'CTR' represents ___________

2. Consolidated Travelling Rules

3. Consolidated Treasury Receipts

4. Consolidated Treasury Recoveries

Q.14 When the revised administrative approval is required is explained in _______

2. Para 105 of APW D Code

3. Para 103 of APW D Code

4. Para 104 of APW D Code

2. Irrigation and Revenue Departments

3. Public Health and Home Departments

Q.17 What does 'Imprest mean?

2. Standing advance of a fixed sum of money given to an individual

Q.18 Bank Guarantee produced as a security should be in the name of ______

3. Agreement concluding Authority

Q.19 What is the essence of the LS contract?

3. Cross section sheets

4. All the above

Q.21 Incidental expenses of a miscellaneous character that cannot be classified

4. Cheque wise details

3. Revenue Divisional Officer

4. None of the above

Q.24 Which of the following is not considered as "Original works"?

2. Additions to the existing works

3. Any alterations to the existing works

2. 25th of that month

3. 1st day of the month

4. 5th of the next month

4. None of the above

2. Scrutiny of work bills

3. Post review of vouchers

4. Review of measurements books

Q.29 At what stage negotiations are permitted to be conducted

2. After the Technical bids

3. After Financial bids

4. None of the above

2. District Treasury Officer

2. Transfer Entry orders

4. Fines and charges

Q.32 Savings in a sanctioned estimate can be utilized for any________

4. Work contingent to main work

Q.33 Charged expenditure means

2. Not subject to vote by legislature

3. Subject to vote by legislature with discussion

4. None of the above

Q.34 The term "cash", as used in PWD Accounts, includes