| Post Name | Assistant/ Cashier, LD Clerk, Clerk, Assistant Gr II/ Jr. Assistant, Assistant, Clerk/ Cashier, Branch Manager |
|---|---|
| Department | KERAFED, Kerala State Handloom Weavers Cooperative Society, District Cooperative Bank etc |
| Question Paper Code | 044/2024 |
| Category Code | 095/2023, 096/2023, 261/2023, 262/2023, 263/2023, 283/2023, 547/2023, 549/2023, 135/2022, 814/2022, 815/2022, 816/2022 |
| Date of Test | 23 April 2024 |
| Medium of Question | ENGLISH |
| Exam Type | OMR Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
Arrange the milestones in the history of ICA in the correct chronological order.
a. Co-operative principles reviewed.
b. ICA confirms its political neutrality.
c. ICA moves to Geneva.
d. UN grants consultative status to ICA.
Answer
A. b, a, d, c
2
match the following :
a. member Economic Participation 1. Working together through local, national,
regional and international structures
b. Autonomy and Independence 2. men and women serving as elected
representatives are accountable to the
membership
c. Co-operation among Co-operatives 3. members contribute equitably to the
capital of the Co-operatives
d. democratic member control 4. They can enter into agreement with any
third party in its own name
Answer
D. a â 3, b â 4, c â 1, d â 2
3
statement I : like Capitalism, Co-operation also accepts the rights of private poverty and
the rights of contract.
statement II : Co-operatives also use capital to carry on the business activities and pay
interest for its use, as the capitalistic organizations do.
statement III : The main motto of capitalism is to earn maximum profit at minimum cost.
Whereas the prime motto of Co-operation is to render valuable at reasonable cost.
Which of the above statements are true ?
Answer
B. I, II and III
4
Which of the following is not an advantage of Co-operative form of business ?
a. limited liability
b. Government controls
c. Stable existence
d. limited resources
Answer
C. b and d
5
Match the meaning of different colours in the Co-operative flag.
a. Red 1. Pessimism
b. Green 2. Courage
c. dark blue 3. Challenge
d. Violet 4. Warmth
Answer
A. a â 2, b â 3, c â 1, d â 4
6
The charges of 2 joint registrars in the head office of Co-operatives registrar are
Answer
B. marketing and processing Co-operatives and SC/ST Co-operatives
7
Who is the current Registrar of Co-operative societies in Kerala ?
Answer
C. Shri T.V. Subhash
8
Which Section of the Co-operative Societies Act provides the Auditor, access to all the
books, accounts, documents and securities of the society ?
Answer
D. 17
9
The Co-operative auditor should ensure that the loan provided to a non-member is with
the permission of
Answer
B. Registrar
10
statement I : The General body has the power to conduct elections to the management
Committee.
statement II : The General body has the power to keep aside the members working
against the interest of the society.
Which of the above statements are true ?
Answer
A. Both I and II
11
What is the maximum period available for a management committee ?
Answer
D. 5 yrs.
12
Among the following which are the powers of the management committee.
1. Sanction transfer and withdrawal of shares.
2. Pass annual budget.
3. Constitute subcommittee.
4. Conduct decision of profit as per rules and byelaw.
Answer
C. 1 and3
13
statement I : The chief of audit of the Co-operative society is the registrar of Co-operative
audit.
statement II : The director of Co-operative audit shall be under the control of registrar
of Co-operative societies.
Which of the above statement is true ?
Answer
B. Only II is true
14
The audit report of the accounts of an apex Co-operative Society which includes the
report on administrative matters, shall be
Answer
C. laid by the government before the legislative assembly
15
statement I : The minutes book of the society is maintained by the secretary.
statement II : Secretary is responsible for a wide range of correspondence and applications
got by the general public from individuals, sellers and be the go-between for the panel
and the individuals.
Which of these statements are true ?
Answer
A. Both statements are true and II is the correct explanation of I
16
Annual General Body meeting of a Co-operative Society should be convened within how
many months from the close of the financial year ?
Answer
B. 6 months
17
Which Schedule of Indian Constitution deal with Co-operation ?
Answer
C. VII
18
A member of registered society with unlimited liability, cannot transfer any shares held
by him or his interest in the capital of the society unless
1. He has held that share for at least one year.
2. He has held that share for at least 6 months.
3. The transfer and change are made to the society or to a member of the society.
4. The transfer and change are not made to the society or to a member of the society.
Which of these options are correct ?
Answer
C. 1 and 3 are correct
19
Arrange the main stages of Co-operative audit in its correct order.
1. Mechanical audit.
2. Preparation of financial statement.
3. Administrative audit.
4. Preparation and submission of audit report.
Answer
D. 1,3, 2,4
20
The minimum and maximum audit fees for each branch of Co-operative bank are
Answer
Question Cancelled
21
The basis for payment of audit fee for primary land mortgage bank is
Answer
A. The aggregate of loans issued and that recovered during the year under audit
22
Before registering the Amendments of byelaw of an apex society, the registrar should consult
Answer
A. State Co-operative union
23
The term of office of State Co-operative Election Commission is
Answer
C. 5 yrs.
24
The inquiry by the registrar under Section 65 shall be completed within a period of
Answer
D. 6 months
25
Where a person is refused admission as a member in a society, the decision refusing
admission together with the reasons therefore shall be communicated by the society to
that person
Answer
C. within a period of 15 days from the date of the decision
26
Which among the following is not a dispute resolution body as per Chapter IX of the Kerala
Co-operative Societies Act ?
Answer
C. Co-operative Ombudsman
27
The legal punishment such as imprisonment or a fine for violation of the provisions of an Act
Answer
A. Penalty
28
Which among the following is not a ground for cancellation of registration certificate of a
Co-operative society ?
Answer
B. When a society fail to elect managing committee even after 12 months from the time
for conduct of election
29
After the affairs of the society has been wound up the liquidator has to keep all the books
and records in his office for
Answer
B. 3 years
30
The term of office of the Co-operative Ombudsman shall be
Answer
B. 3 years
31
What type of order may a tribunal issue to prevent the obstruction of justice pending the
decision of an appeal or revision ?
Answer
B. Interlocutory order
32
The legal closure of the activities of the Co-operative society is known as
Answer
A. Winding up
33
A liquidator is appointed by
Answer
C. Registrar
34
The liquidator shall complete the winding up proceedings within a period of _________
years from the date of her/his appointment.
Answer
B. 3 years
35
Filing a petition or representation by the aggrieved, before a higher authority, against the
order of an authority at the lower level is called
Answer
C. Appeal
36
match the items of list â I with those of list â II :
List â I List â II
i. Primary Agricultural Credit Societies 1. Apex Financing Institution for
Agricultural Co-operatives
ii. National Bank for Agriculture and 2. Central Bank for Co-operative
Rural development Credit Institutions
iii. Kerala State Co-operative Bank 3. Apex body of Primary Co-operative
Agricultural and Rural development
Banks
iv. Kerala State Co-operative Agricultural 4. State Apex Co-operative Bank
and Rural development Bank
Answer
C. i â 2, ii â 1, iii â 4, iv â 3
37
State the correct answer from the following statements regarding Kerala State
Co-operatives Consumersâ Federation ltd.
I. Apex body of the consumer Co-operatives in the State of Kerala.
II. Established under the KCS Act, 1969.
III. Primary objective is to distribute consumer goods and medicines to the public at
affordable prices and protect their buying rights from exploitation.
Answer
C. I and III are correct
38
Identify the accurate statements regarding the activities of the Kerala State
Co-operative federation for fisheries development Ltd.
I. Interest free loan.
II. Production bonus scheme for fishermen.
III. Infrastructure development in harbours and selected fish markets.
IV. White kerosene bunks.
Answer
A. All are correct
39
State the correct answer from the following statements regarding Kerala Bank.
I. The bank was registered in the year 1915 as the Kerala State Co-operative Bank.
II. Kerala State Co-operative Bank ltd. was included in the 2nd Schedule of the
Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934.
III. Bank name of Kerala State Co-operative Bank as âKerala Bankâ.
Answer
B. All are correct Except I
40
Kerala State Handloom development Corporation ltd. is also known as
Answer
B. HANVEEV
41
Institute of Co-operative management is functioning as a unit of
Answer
D. NCCT
42
Which of the following statements are accurate about VAmNICOm ?
I. Vaikunth mehta National Institute of Co-operative management.
II. VAmNICOm provides training, capacity building and empowering the
Co-operatives and collectives.
III. VAmNICOm is an apex organisation representing entire Co-operative movement in
India.
Answer
B. I and II are correct
43
Identify the accurate statements about National Co-operative Union of India :
I. National Co-operative Union is an apex organization representing Co-operative
societies in India.
II. National Co-operative Union plays a significant role in promoting Co-operative
education and training.
III. The training programs conducted by National Co-operative Union are exclusively
for the State of Kerala.
IV. National Co-operative Union collaborates with international Co-operative
organizations for knowledge exchange.
Answer
C. All are correct Except III
44
Which of the following institution primarily focuses on financing and promoting
Co-operative development at the national level ?
Answer
C. NCdC
45
Identify the accurate statements about National Centre for Co-operative Training.
I. NCCT is an autonomous organization under the ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
Welfare.
II. The main focus of NCCT is to provide training to Co-operative personnel.
III. NCCT conducts both residential and non-residential training programs.
IV. NCCT has its headquarters in Kerala.
Answer
A. II and III are correct
46
match the items of list â I with those of list â II and indicating the code of correct matching.
List â I List â II
i. Travancore Co-operative Societies Act 1. 1951
ii. Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 2. 1932
iii. madras Co-operative Societies Act 3. 1913
iv. Travancore-Cochin Co-operative Societies Act 4. 1914
i ii iii iv
Answer
A. 4 3 2 1
47
Identify the accurate statements regarding the KCS Act, 1969.
I. Encompasses legal provisions for Co-operative societies in Kerala.
II. Provides the legal framework for Co-operative societies in Travancore.
III. Defines the specific characteristics and regulations of Co-operative societies in Kerala.
IV. Based on the Act the first primary society called the Edavanakkal Service
Co-operative Society.
Answer
B. I and III are correct
48
The important features of Cochin Co-operative Societies Act
I. Societies for providing agriculture and non-agriculture credit.
II. Supervise the societies by the organisation of Unions.
III. The Act give priority to industries especially cottage industries.
Answer
D. All are correct
49
The person appointed under Section 3(1) as per the KCS Act, 1969 is called
Answer
B. Registrar
50
âAdvanced Co-operative Societyâ is a first society registered under the
Answer
D. Cochin Co-operative Societies Act
51
The following statements are on Co-operative Credit Societies Act, 1904. Which statement
is not correct ?
i. It gives legal protection only to credit Co-operative societies.
ii. Co-operative societies were classified as rural and urban.
iii. Societies formed under this act shall be with unlimited liability only.
iv. The Registrar of the Co-operative credit societies shall audit the accounts atleast
once in a year.
Select the correct option.
Answer
C. Only iii
52
The book âPeopleâs Banks for Northern Indiaâ was written by whom among the following ?
Answer
B. H. dupernix
53
Which of the following statement is wrong with reference to the Co-operative
Societies Act, 1912 ?
Answer
D. Audit of accounts of registered society can be done either by the Registrar of Societies
or by a Registered Accountant.
54
The concept of âState Partnershipâ for helping Co-operative Societies was recommended
for the first time by which Committee ?
Answer
A. All India Rural Credit Survey Committee
55
Agricultural Credit Review Committee â 1989, suggested the minimum criterion of viability
for Primary Agricultural Credit Societies. Which among the following is not a criterion
suggested by the committee ?
Answer
B. Set up a regular office in a building owned by the society
56
Consider the following statements regarding National Bank for Agriculture and Rural
development (NABARd).
i. Its creation was recommended by the Sivaraman Committee 1979.
ii. It is a development bank created by law.
iii. It subsumed the agricultural credit functions of RBI and refinance functions of the
then Agricultural Refinance and Development Corporation.
iv. Set up with an initial capital of Rs.100 crore and head office is at Mumbai.
Which of the above statements is/are correct ?
Answer
D. All of them
57
Consider the statements related to National Housing Bank. Which among the following
is wrong ?
Answer
C. It provides financing and refinancing to Housing Finance Institutions and Direct
Finance to general public
58
The National Co-operative development Corporation (NCdC) is
Answer
A. a statutory corporation
59
Consider the statements related to KRIBHCO and IFFCO.
i. Both are multi-state Co-operative societies.
ii. major products of both the societies are fertilisers.
iii. Both have Co-operative societies as its members.
iv. Both have production plants at Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh.
Which of the above statement is/are not correct ?
Answer
D. All of them are correct
60
Consider the following statements related to National dairy development Board and
National Agricultural Co-operative marketing Federation of India ltd. Identify the statement
that is wrong.
Answer
B. Now NddB is a company registered under Companies Act and its headquarter is at
New delhi
61
Below given statements are related to the history of German Co-operatives. Identify the
wrong statement.
Answer
A. In 1846, Franz Hermann Schulze founded âsociety for grain and bread supplyâ which
is considered as a Co-operative bakery
62
The Co-operative movement in England was supported in its early stage by a Co-operative
periodical named âThe Co-operatorâ. Who among the following founded it ?
Answer
C. dr. William King
63
Carefully read the following statements connected to Co-operatives movement in England
and find out the wrong statement.
Answer
Question Cancelled
64
âHjeddingâ is a place in denmark and is very important in the history of Co-operation. Why ?
Answer
A. It is place where the worldâs first Co-operative dairy was initiated in 1882
65
What is âJA Zenchuâ ?
Answer
D. It is the National Federation of Agricultural Co-operatives in Japan
66
Which among the following is the apex organisation to promote collaboration among
Japanese Co-operatives ?
Answer
C. The Japan Co-operative Alliance
67
Consider the following statements in relation to the loans given by Schulze-delitzsch
Co-operatives. Identify the statement that is wrong.
Answer
B. No loan was granted on individual surety but only on receipt of collateral or
mortgage
68
âCo-operatives Swedenâ was founded in 2017. What is it ?
Answer
A. It is an umbrella organisation which is open to all Co-operative and mutual companies
in Sweden
69
The Co-operative movement in China was started in which of the following area ?
Answer
D. Credit Co-operatives
70
In the history of Co-operative movement of Russia, the term âArtel â is very important.
Choose the correct meaning of it from the following.
Answer
C. It was any of several types of Co-operative associations for artisans, light industrial
enterprises, etc. in Russia, which were prevalent from 1861 to 1950s
71
Which of the following memory cell requires refreshing circuit to retain the data ?
Answer
C. dynamic Random Access memory
72
What are the software components included in system software ?
Answer
D. Both
73
Which of the following is not presentation software ?
Answer
B. Red Hat
74
The network device which connects two dissimilar types of networks
Answer
A. Gateway
75
Which network type tends to exhibit higher data transfer rates ?
Answer
B. lAN
76
What are the translators used in High level programming languages ?
Answer
C. Both
77
The President of India who signed the Information Technology Act, 2000 on
9th June, 2000 was
Answer
C. K.R. Narayanan
78
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