QUESTION PAPER 3

KER 2018  JULY

KERALA EDUCATION ACTS AND RULES- 

PREVIOUS YEARS QUESTION PAPERS


1. The area of jurisdiction of an Asst. Educational Officer
(A) State
(B) District
(C) Educational District
(D) Sub District
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Sub District


2. The first seven standards i.e. Std I to Std VII shall be collectively known as the:
(A) Primary Grade
(B) Upper Primary Grade
(C) Lower Primary Grade
(D) Secondary Grade
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Primary Grade


3. Fine Arts Schools come under schools for:
(A) Primary Education
(B) Special Education
(C) Secondary Education
(D) General Education
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Special Education



4. School where admission is restricted to children affected with Leprosy:
(A) School for defective children
(B) School for special education
(C) Leper Schools
(D) Schools for handicapped
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Leper Schools


5............ shall be competent to approve the appointment of Manager by Educational Agencies.
(A) Deputy Director of Education
(B) Director of General Education (DGE) 
(C) The Government
(D) The Educational Officer
Correct Answer-Option: (D) The Educational Officer



6. .......shall verify the staff positions of the School is conformity with the number of class divisions sanctioned by the Department
(A) The Educational Officer
(B) The Manager
(C) Head Master
(D) Director of General Education (DGE)
Correct Answer-Option: (B) The Manager



7. The minimum site area specified for Training school with or without model school is:
(A) 1.2 to 2 Hectares
(B).4 to .8 Hectares
(C) 1.2 Hectares
(D) 1 to 2.4 Hectares
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 1.2 Hectares


8. In the case of —— the area of the site and the dimensions of the class rooms should be as prescribed by the Director
(A) Training Schools
(B) Higher Secondary Schools
(C) Primary School
(D) Basic Schools
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Basic Schools

9. In the case of concrete vaults the distance of a school shall not be less than:
(A) 25 metres
(B) 50 metres
(C) 100 metres
(D) 183 metres
Correct Answer-Option: (A) 25 metres


10. The dimensions of every class room in upper primary and secondary school shall be:
(A) 5m x 5m x 3.5m
(B) 6m x 6m x 3.7m
(C) 6.5m x 5.5m x 3m
(D) 6m x 5m x 3.8m
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 6m x 6m x 3.7m

11. In a Training School class room facilities per student shall be:
(A)1.5 sq. metres
(B) 1.8 sq. metres
(C) 1.9 sq. metres
(D) 1.7 sq. metres.
Correct Answer-Option:(C) 1.9 sq. metres


12. Annual maintenance works to school buildings should be done satisfactorily and complete before.............. of every year.
(A) 31st day of March
(B) 10th day of May
(C) 1st day of June
(D) 10th day of April
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 10th day of May



13. If religious instruction is imparted during school hours, the number and duration of the periods as required by the syllabus shall not thereby be reduced in any way as per rule :
(A) Rule 18 (1) (e) of Ch IV
(B) Rule 18 (1) (b) of Ch IV
(C)Rule 18 (1) (d) of Ch IV
(D) Rule 18 (2) of Chapter IV
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Rule 18 (1) (e) of Ch IV


14. The authority competent to change the names of private and Government schools is:

(A) The DGE/ The DDE
(B) Government
(C) Local Body
(D) Educational Officer
Correct Answer-Option: (A) The DGE/ The DDE


15. A fee of ................shall be levied in respect of every application for permission to open a Lower primary school or a Junior Basic school:
(A) Rs. 100
(B) Rs. 50
(C) Rs. 10
(D) Rs. 25
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Rs. 10



16. ............. if any shall be consulted when sanction is given a refused to open higher standards.
(A) State Educational Advisory Board
(B) The Local Educational Authority
(C) The Director of Public Instruction
(D) The Government
Correct Answer-Option: (B) The Local Educational Authority


17. Any person aggrieved by an order of Director, refusing to approve the change of management involving change of ownership may appeal to Government within:
(A) One month
(B) 2 months
(C) 3months
(D) 15 days
Correct Answer-Option: (A) One month



18. When there is only one school under the Educational Agency the financial guarantee in the case of an upper primary or senior basic school shall be:
(A) Rs.750
(B) Rs. 3,000
(C) Rs. 2,000
(D) Rs. 1500
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Rs. 1500


19. The fee and other income of a school shall not be utilised for any purpose other than educational purposes. Educational purposes do not include:
(A) Tuition fees
(B) Fines
(C) Financial guarantee
(D) Admission fees
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Financial guarantee


20. If the Director/Deputy Director (Edn.) is satisfied that there are unavoidable circumstances on account of which the new school could not be opened on the stipulated date, he may grant an extension of time up to a maximum limit of ....... from the re-opening day.
(A) 45 days
(B) 20 days
(C) 60 days
(D) one month
Correct Answer-Option: (D) one month



21. Which among the following doesn’t come in the order granting recognition to a school?
(A) The location of the school
(B) a site plan of the school
(C) The grade of the school
(D) The date from which recognition will take effect
Correct Answer-Option: (B) a site plan of the school



22. Previous approval of the Director shall be obtained to accord temporary recognition beyond:
(A) three years
(B) two years
(C) one year
(D) four years
Correct Answer-Option: (A) three years

23. Which among the following is not a reason for the withdrawal of recognition granted to a school as per Rule 22 of Chapter V?
(A) The salary of the teacher is not being paid to him in accordance with the terms
(B) It fails to maintain proper standard of efficiency and discipline
(C) It does not continue to conform to the conditions of recognition
(D) It fails to maintain minimum strength
Correct Answer-Option: (D) It fails to maintain minimum strength


24. The minimum effective strength per standard in upper primary schools shall be:
(A) 20
(B) 25
(C) 30
(D) 35
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 25


25. ............ may in deserving cases grand exemption from minimum strength for a school for a specified period
(A) Educational officer
(B) Government
(C) The Director
(D) Deputy Director of Education
Correct Answer-Option: (C) The Director


25. Recognition shall be withdrawn in cases of mismanagement as per rule:

(A) R 22 (a) of Chapter. V
(B) Rule 22 of Chapter V
(C) R 22 (2) of Chapter.  V
(D) Rule 23 of Chapter V
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Rule 23 of Chapter V


27. When the recognition of an institution or the permission to open a school or standard is withdrawn the fact shall be notified in the Gazette by the:
(A) Education officer
(B) Government
(C) Director
(D) State Education Advisory Board
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Education officer



28. Every school shall maintain an admission register in:
(A) Form 4
(B) Form 5
(C) Form 6
(D) Form 7
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Form 4



29. When a pupil is admitted to a school the particulars give in the application for admission shall be entered in the Admission Register and attested by:
(A) Deputy Director
(B) Educational Officer
(C) The Manager
(D) The Headmaster
Correct Answer-Option: (D) The Headmaster


30. No child who has not completed five years of age as the 1st June of the year shall be admitted in pre-primary schools as per rule:
(A) Rule 4(1) of Ch. VI.
(B) Rule 5(1) of Ch. VI
(C) Rule 4(5) of Ch. VI
(D) Rule 5(2) of Ch. VI.
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Rule 5(1) of Ch. VI


31. Pupils who complete.............. Years of age while still on the rolls of a school may be allowed to continue their studies in that school or any other school until they are removed from rolls.
(A) 20
(B) 18
(C) 22
(D) 21
Correct Answer-Option: (A) 20


32. No pupil shall be admitted to any standard other than without the production of a transfer certificate from a school except as a private study pupil.

(A) Std X
(B) std VIII
(C) std v .
(D) std I
Correct Answer-Option: (D) std I


33. A pupil who has not attended any school may be admitted as a private study pupil in accordance with:
(A) Rule 5 of Ch.V
(B) Rule 8 of Ch. VI
(C) Rule 7 of Ch. VI
(D) Rule 6 of Ch. V
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Rule 8 of Ch. VI


34. A candidate who has completed ............... years of age may be permitted to sit for the annual examination of STD VII in any High school along with the other pupils on remitting a tee of Rs. 10 into Government Treasury.
(A) 14
(B) 16
(C) 17
(D) 18
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 17



35. Pupils coming from schools outside the state may be admitted pending production of transfer certificate, such certificates being produced not later than ...............days after the date of re-opening of the school previously attended.
(A) 10 days
(B) 1 month
(C) 15 days
(D) 2 months
Correct Answer-Option: (A) 10 days


36. The previous sanction of the ............ shall be obtained for re-admission after the next school year.
(A) Headmaster
(B) Director
(C) Educational Officer
(D) Deputy Director
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Educational Officer


37. As per Rule 17(1) of Chapter VI transfer certificate in .......... may be issued by the Headmaster on any day during the summer vacation and for sufficient reasons at other times.
(A) Form 4
(B) Form 5
(C) Form 6
(D) Form 7
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Form 5


38. The Transfer certificate of pupils whose guardian is obliged to change their place of residence may be issued by the Headmaster:
(A) at any time of the year
(B) with the sanction of the Educational officer
(C) with the sanction of the Deputy Director
(D) with the sanction of the Director
Correct Answer-Option: (A) at any time of the year


39. No application for a duplicate transfer certificate shall be entertained unless, it is accompanied by.................to the effect that the original is irrecoverable lost or damaged.
(A) Certificate of the president of a local authority
(B) Certiicate of member of legislative assembly
(C) Chalan of Rupee one and a certificate from a Gazetted officer
(D) Certificate from a member of parliament
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Chalan of Rupee one and a certificate from a Gazetted officer


40. The maximum strength of a class division shall be 45 but excess admission up to ............. will be allowed.
(A) 48
(B) 55
(C) 60
(D) 50

41. All schools shall be re-opened on the:
(A) first day of June
(B) first working day of June
(C) 31st day of May
(D) 2nd day of June
Correct Answer-Option: (B) first working day of June



42. Academic year shall be deemed to commence on the.
(A) 1st June
(B) 15th June
(C) re-opening day
(D) 30th May
Correct Answer-Option: (C) re-opening day


43. Under special circumstances shortage in the number of working days condoned by the Educational Officer up to a maximum of:
(A) 10 days
(B) 18 days
(C) 15 days
(D) 20 days
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 20 days


44. So far as the Educational District is concerned........................... for adequate reasons declare any day as a special holiday any or all schools.
 (A) Educational officer
(B) Director
(C) Deputy Director
(D) Government
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Educational officer


45. At least ———————— days before the commencement of every school year, the Director all issue the Education Department calendar for the year.
(A) 30
(B) 20
(C) 15
(D) 10
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 10


46. Every school shall maintain an attendance register in.......... for each division of very standard.
(A) Form 6
(B) Form 7
(C) Form 8
(D) Form 9
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Form 6


47. As per-rule ............ ... pupils without minimum attendance not to be promoted or allowed to sit for examination unless the deficiency in attendance has been condoned.
(A) 6(1) of chapter VII
(B) 6(2) of chapter VII
(C) 8(1) of chapter VII
(D) 7(1) of chapter VII
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 8(1) of chapter VII


48. If the deficiency in attendance is ............. percent of the total number of Working days in a school the deficiency may be condoned by the Head master of the School.
(A) above 10 and not more than 20
(B) above 15 and not more than 25
(C) above 25 and not more than 40 
(D) more than 40
Correct Answer-Option: (B) above 15 and not more than 25


49....................means any aided, recognised or Govt. School established before the commencement of the Kerala Education Act of 1958 and continuing as such at such commencement.
 (A) Aided School
(B) Government School
(C) Recognised School
(D) Existing School
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Existing School

50. For the purpose of advising the Government on matters pertaining to educational policy and administration of the Department of Education, the Government may constitute a:
(A) Local Authority
(B) State Education Advisory Board
(C) District Educational Authority
(D) Education Development Committee
Correct Answer-Option: (B) State Education Advisory Board


51. The term of office of the members of the State Education Advisory Board other than the ex-offício members, shall be:
(A) 2 years
(B) 4 years
(C) 3 years
(D) 5 years
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 3 years


52. The manager of every aided school shall furnish a list of all movable and immovable properties of the school to such officer as may be authorised by the Government on. of each year.
(A) 31st March
(B) 1st June
(C) 15th June
(D) 1st day of April
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 1st day of April


53.................... shall be responsible for the conduct of the school in accordance with the provisions of the Kerala Education Act and Rules 1958.
(A) The Manager
(B) The Headmaster
(C) Asst Edl. Officer
(D) District Educational officer
Correct Answer-Option: (A) The Manager


54. No teacher of an aided school shall be placed under suspension by the manager for a continuous period exceeding .......... without previous sanction of the officer authorised by the Government.
(A) 10 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 20 days
(D) One month
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 15 days

55. Power of Government to exempt immovable property from being taken over or acquired is dealt within:
(A) Act 15 (5)
(B) Act 17 (1)
(C) Act 16
(D) Act 17 (2)
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Act 16


56...............................shall constitute an Educational development committee for each school under its management for a attending to the welfare needs..
A) The Local Authority.
(B) Educational Development Committee
(C) District Educational Authorities
(D) District Planning Committee
Correct Answer-Option:A) The Local Authority.


57. “Child” means a boy or girl between the ages of six and fourteen at the beginning of the academic year as per
(A) Act 22 (i)
(B) Act 22 (ii)
(C) Act 22 (iii)
(D) Act 22 (iv)
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Act 22 (ii)


58. All arrangements relating to the time table of works shall be a matter for the discretion of the
(A) The Headmaster
(B) Class Teacher
(C) Educational Officer
(D) The Manager
Correct Answer-Option: (A) The Headmaster

59. All teachers below the age of..............are expected to actively participate in the physical activities.
(A) 30
(B) 35
(C) 40
(D) 45
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 45


60. In the case of secondary school standards a progress Register shall be maintained in:
(A) Form 6
(B) Form 7
(C) Form 8
(D)Form 9
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Form 7


61. The minimum strength of linguistic minority group for each standard shall be ............ in standards VIII to X.
(A) 10
(B) 15
(C) 20
(D) 25
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 15




62. The promotion list shall remain pasted on the Notice Board for the................. In the new school year after which they shall on the school be removed and preserved in school records.
(A) first 15 working days
(B) First 10 working days
(C) first 7 working days
(D) first 5 working days
Correct Answer-Option: (A) first 15 working days


63. A copy rules of discipline shall be pasted on the School Notice Board as per rule :
(A) 1(2) of Ch IX
(B) 1(1) of Ch IX
(C) 1(3) of Ch IX
(D) 2(4) of Ch IX
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 1(3) of Ch IX


64. Every school shall maintain a ............... in form 9.
(A) Admission Register
(B) Punishment Register
(C) Progress Register
(D) Stock Register
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Punishment Register


65. ·..................... shall be kept as a confidential record until the retirement of the teacher as per Rule 14(3) of chapter IX.
(A) Log book
(B) Factual Diary
(C) Visitor’s books
(D) Supervision Diary        
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Supervision Diary     


66. Which among the following is not the function of the Head Master?
(A) Maintain notes of lessons
(B) Maintain discipline in the school
(C) To effect promotion of pupil
(D) To organise and conduct staff council
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Maintain notes of lessons




67. Statement containing list of all movable and immovable properties of aided schools should be sent by the Manager in.... to the District Educational Officer.
(A) Form 9
(B) Form 10
(C) Form 11
(D) Form 12
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Form 10

68. If a pupil has paid the special fees in any school for a year, he/she shall not required to pay such fees for that year in any other schools as per rule:
(A)  9(ii) of Ch XII
(B) 10 of Ch XII
(C) 11(2) of ch XII
(D) 12 of Ch XII
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 11(2) of ch XII


 69. The tuition fees realised from pupils in a recognised school from standard I to VII shall not exceed.............. per pupil per year.
(A) Rs. 1,500
(B) Rs. 1,250
(C) Rs. 2,000
(D) Rs. 1,000
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Rs. 1,000

70. As soon as a teacher is appointed in a school, the manager shall immediately issue an appointment order to the teacher in:
(A) Form 27
(B) Form 20
(C) Form 19
(D) Form 25
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Form 27


71. ................shall be one of the important items to be attended  ......... to by the Educational officers during annual inspection as per Note (1) to Rule 26 of Chapter XIVA.
(A) To test the efficiency of teaching
(B) To ascertain exactly the extent to which the school meets the educational requirement of the locality
(C) Scrutiny of service Books
(D) Ascertain the extent to which the schools compile with the provisions of the Education set a rules
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Scrutiny of service Books


72. The Educational officer shall be the Attesting officer for the entries in part 1 of the service books except annual verification certificate as per:
(A) Note (1) to Rule 28 Ch XIVA
(B) Note (11) to Rule 28 of Ch XIVA
(C) Rule 30 of Ch XIVA
(D) Rule 29 of chapter XIVA
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Rule 29 of chapter XIVA


73. Teachers who have attained the age of.............. Years shall stand exempted permanently from acquiring the test qualification as per rule 44A(1) of Ch XIVA:
(A) 45
(B) 48 
(C) 50
(D) 52
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 50


74. A teacher shall cease to be in service after a continuous absence of.............. whether with or without leave.
(A) 5 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 years
(D) 7 years
Correct Answer-Option: (A) 5 years


75. If there are more than one claimant of appointment as teacher under categories clerks, peons, sweepers and other staff, preference shall be given in the order of:
(A) Peons, sweepers, clerks and other staff
(B) Clerks, peons, sweepers and other staff
(C) Other staff, clerks, sweepers and peons
(D) Sweepers, Peons, other staff and clerks
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Clerks, peons, sweepers and other staff


76. Conditions of service of Teaching and Non teaching staff of Recognised unaided schools are dealt within chapter:
(A)IXA
(B) XIV AA
(C) XIVB
(D) XIV
Correct Answer-Option: (B) XIV AA



77. Payment of maintenance grant to aided schools are o within chapter......... of K.E.R
(A) XXV
(B) XXX
(C) XXIV 
(D) XXVIII
Correct Answer-Option:(D) XXVIII

78. The Government have enhanced the rate of maintenance grant to aided schools from the year :
(A) 2011-12
(B) 2014-15
(C) 2012-13
(D) 2013-14
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 2013-14



79. Which among the following shall not be under the immediate administrative and inspectional control of the District Educational Officer?
(A) Basic primary schools
(B) Training schools
(C) Special schools.
(D) Secondary schools
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Special schools.



80. Secretary of the Education Advisory Board shall be the:
(A) Director of Higher secondary education
(B) Director of Public instruction
(C) Director of State council of research and training.
(D) Secretary to the Commissioner for Government Examinations
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Director of Public instruction



81. All complaints regarding the conducted of the election of members to the local educational authority will be disposed of by the:
(A) Government
(B) Director of public instruction:
(C) District Collector
(D) District Educational officer
Correct Answer-Option: (C) District Collector



82. In order to constitute a meeting of the Local Educational Authority the quorum shall be :
(A) Fiven
(B) Four
(C) Six
(D) Eight
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Four



83. Whenever it appears to the Government that the manager has neglected his duties a notice shall be issued to the manager in form 18 to showcase within?
(A) 15 days
(B) 1 month
(C) 10 days
(D) 2 months
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 10 days



84. In upper primary school having standards V to VII one full time post shall be sanctioned if the number of periods per weeks is:
(A) 29 and above but below 54
(B) 15 and above but below 29
(C) 30 and above but below 55
(D) 55 and above but below 80
Correct Answer-Option: (B) 15 and above but below 29



85. In High Schools (incomplete) with std IX as the high with a strength of 700 and above but below 1500, num posts of peons sanctioned is :
(A) 1 part time
(B) 1 full time
(C) 2 full time
(D) 3 full time
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 2 full time



86. The minimum qualification of peons shall be:
(A) Pass in S.S.L.C
(B) Literate
(C) Pass in Std. VIII
(D) Pass in Std. VII
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Literate



87. In teachers training schools ............... percent of the total seats under the open quota shall be reserved for qualified orthopedically handicapped persons.
(A) 1
(B) 3
(C) 4
(4) 2
Correct Answer-Option: (4) 2



88. Students admitted to Training schools shall be considered to be on probation for.............. working days.
(A) 30.
(B) 45
(C) 50
(D) 60
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 50



89. The maximum monthly pay for the calculation of compassionate gratuity shall be:
(A) Rs. 800
(B) Rs. 1,000
(C) Rs. 500.
(D) one of the above
Correct Answer-Option: (D) one of the above



90. A card catalogue register in ............... showing the names of the subscribers to the provident fund shall be maintained by the Headmaster.
(A) Form 32
(B) Form 34
(C) Form 35
(D) Form 36
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Form 32



91. Calculate the maintenance grant admissible to a High school where the effective strength is 800:
(A) Rs. 64,000
(B) Rs. 60,000
(C) Rs. 48,000
(D) Rs. 40,000
Correct Answer-Option: (B) Rs. 60,000



92. The ............... shall not interfere with the academic work of schools which should be attended to by the Headmaster.
(A) Dist. Edl. Officer
(B) Asst. Edl. Officer
(C) Deputy Director
(D) Manager
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Manager



93. The state Education advisory Board consists of a Chan man and not more than .......members including the chairman
(A) 10
(B) 5
(C) 4
(D) 15
Correct Answer-Option: (D) 15



94. No teacher shall be required to impart religious instruction to pupils, against his will as per ....... of K.E.Rs.
(A) Rule 18(2) of Ch IV
(B) Rule 17(1) of chapter IV
(C) Rule 17(2) of Ch IV
(D) Rule 18(c) of Ch IV
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Rule 18(2) of Ch IV



95. Application for opening of new schools on for raising schools shall be submitted only in response to the notification published by the
(A)Government
(B) Regional Deputy Director
(C) Director
(D) Dy. Director of Edn.
Correct Answer-Option: (C) Director


96. Who shall be the ex-officio member secretary of the District Educational Authority?
(A) Deputy Director (Edn)
(B) Dist. Edl. officer
(C) Director of Public Instructors
(D) Asst. Educational Officer
Correct Answer-Option: (A) Deputy Director (Edn)



97. Application for maintenance Grant shall be submitted by the Manager to the Educational officers in Form 28 (induplicate) so as to reach them before 1st of............ every year.
(A) October
(B) September
(C) November
(D) December
Correct Answer-Option: (A) October



98. The maintenance grant will be revised in every ......... years for which the Director of public instruction shall furnish proposals to Government.
(A) 10
(B) 7
(C) 5
(D) 15
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 5



99. Teachers appointed in aided schools shall be on probation for a period of: .
(A) 2 years on duty within a continuous period of 3 years
(B) 1 year on duty within a continuous period of 3 years
(C) 1 year on duty within a continuous period of 2 years
(D) 3 years on duty within a continuous period of 4 years
Correct Answer-Option: (C) 1 year on duty within a continuous period of 2 years



100. For what purpose the form No. 3 of KERs is used:
(A) Application for recognition
(B) For admission to K.A.S.E.P.F
(C) For permission to open new school
(D) Application for admission
Correct Answer-Option: (D) Application for admission