| Post Name | Divisional Accounts Officer Paper IV -Kerala State Electricity Board Ltd |
|---|---|
| Question Paper Code | 122/2025/OL |
| Category Code | 192/2024 |
| Date of Test | 31 October 2025 |
| Exam Type | Online Examination |
| Total Questions | 100 |
1
As per the Electricity Act 2003, which of the following can't be considered as 'Electricity'?
Answer
A. Electrical energy used for transmission of a message
2
The operation whereby the distribution system of a distribution licensee are used by another person for conveyance of electricity on payment of charges
Answer
A. Wheeling
3
The Central Government prepares the National Electricity Policy in consultation with
Answer
C. Both 1 and 2 above
4
Which of the following function does not require a license from a competent authority?
Answer
A. Generation of electricity
5
Every person, who maintains a captive generating plant, shall have the right to _________ for the purposes of carrying electricity from the plant to the destination of his use.
Answer
B. Open access
6
Central Transmission Utility shall not engage in the business of
Answer
C. Both 1 and 2 above
7
The general time frame given in the Electricity Act, 2003 for providing electric supply to a premises after receiving an application
Answer
D. One month
8
Before the commencement of use of 415 V electricity for temporary purpose in an exhibition ground, the person shall intimate to
Answer
B. The District Magistrate and the Electrical Inspector
9
While determining tariļ¬, the appropriate commission may diļ¬erentiate according to
Answer
D. All of the above
10
The time period provided to the State Electricity Regulatory Commission for issuing the tariļ¬ order after receipt of an application for determination of tariļ¬
Answer
D. 120 days
11
The functions and duties of Central Electricity Authority doesn't include
Answer
C. Issue of Licenses under the Electricity Act, 2003
12
The body mandated to regulate inter-state transmission tariļ¬
Answer
B. Central Electricity Regulatory Commission
13
The accounts of Central Regulatory Commission are audited by
Answer
C. Comptroller and Auditor-General of India
14
Appeal to an order of the Appellate Tribunal for Electricity shall be ļ¬led before the
Answer
A. Supreme Court
15
The rate at which an assessment for unauthorized use of electricity under provisions of the Electricity Act, 2003 is made
Answer
B. Twice the tariļ¬ applicable
16
As per the Electricity Act 2003, which of the following is treated as 'unauthorised use of electricity'
Answer
D. All of the above
17
For placing of an electric line, powers of a telegraph authority as per the Electricity Act, 2003 may be conferred on a licensee by the _________.
Answer
A. Appropriate Government
18
Maximum term of imprisonment for punishment of interference with works of licensee as per the Electricity Act, 2003 is _________.
Answer
D. 3 years
19
For which oļ¬ences compounding is available according to the Electricity Act, 2003?
Answer
A. Theft of electricity
20
Maximum term of imprisonment for punishment of non-compliance of orders made under the Electricity Act, 2003 is _________.
Answer
D. 3 months
21
As per the Electricity Act, 2003 interference with works of licensee is a ________ oļ¬ence.
Answer
B. Cognizable, Non-Bailable
22
Electricity Supply Code as per the Electricity Act, 2003 is made by ________.
Answer
C. State Electricity Regulatory Commission
23
Oļ¬ence of theft of electricity is triable by ________ per the Electricity Act, 2003.
Answer
B. Special Court
24
An Electrical Inspector appointed under Section _________ of the Electricity Act, 2003, may be required to inquire as to the cause of an electrical accident under Section ________ of the said act.
Answer
B. 162 (1), 161 (2)
25
As per the Electricity Act, 2003, an Electrical inspector required to inquire as to the cause of an electrical accident has all powers of a civil court for _________.
Answer
D. 2 and 3
26
Under the Electricity Act, 2003, report of the Electrical inspector on inquiry as to the cause of an electrical accident, is to be submitted to ________.
Answer
A. Appropriate Government
27
Regulations for various matters under the Electricity Act, 2003 are made by ________.
Answer
D. All the above
28
Regulations made by the Central Electricity Authority under the Electricity Act, 2003 is to be laid before _________ for a period of _________ days.
Answer
B. Parliament, 30
29
As per the Electricity Act, 2003, in case of a dispute on the question whether working of an electric line aļ¬ects by induction a communication line, the matter shall be referred to _________.
Answer
C. Central Government
30
Under the Electricity Act, 2003, an appeal from a decision of the Chief Electrical Inspector lies to ________.
Answer
B. Appropriate Government
31
What are the critical obligations of a 'Single Point Supply Consumer' (SPSC) and the distribution licensee for ensuring legal and technical compliance in electricity distribution to sub-consumers within residential complexes in Kerala?
Answer
B. The SPSC must install and maintain metering for each beneļ¬ciary, ensure billing at Commission-speciļ¬ed rates (not exceeding direct supply tariļ¬), allow the licensee access to all individual sub-meters and provide disconnection provisions for each sub-connection.
32
An applicant has an existing LT connection and undertakes a major extension and alteration to a three-phase domestic installation, increasing connected load above 10 kW. According to the latest rules and amendments, what formal steps and approval process are required for energisation of this extension?
Answer
C. Submit test cum completion report from a licensed contractor, get licensee inspection and written approval before energisation
33
Regarding transfer of a service connection (including security deposit and arrears) due to a sale or lease of the premises, which procedure and timing must be followed to ensure the licensee will legally transfer the connection to the transferee?
Answer
D. Original consumer must apply at least 1 month in advance, clear all dues or secure transferee's written agreement to take over arrears and both must execute the required agreements; else, the connection is not transferred
34
A rented commercial premise has a long-term lease and both the building owner and tenant have contributed separate security deposits (Cash Deposit/CD and Additional Cash Deposit/ACD) to the distribution licensee. The lease ends, tenant vacates and supply is disconnected. According to the Code, which action shall the licensee take regarding refund of security deposits and provision for future tenants?
Answer
C. Refund the ACD (and accrued interest) to the tenant, maintain accounts separately and reconnect supply for a new tenant after collecting new deposit
35
A consumer disputes the adequacy of security deposit reviewed during the ļ¬rst quarter of the ļ¬nancial year and the licensee has determined an excess amount is available. What must the licensee do within two billing cycles and what happens if the excess is still pending after that?
Answer
B. Adjust or refund excess automatically by digital transfer, then pay interest at bank rate for any delay beyond two billing cycles
36
A High Tension (HT) consumer applies for the ļ¬rst reduction of contract demand due to initial market constraints. According to original rules and the relevant Removal of Diļ¬culties Order, what is the minimum time after energization at which this application can be considered by the licensee?
Answer
A. After six months from energization
37
A multi-storeyed building (height above 15 m) wants to install all consumer energy meters in a central panel room located at a position diļ¬erent from the standard speciļ¬ed in CEA (Safety) Regulations, 2023. What approvals and procedures must be followed according to the latest Amendment?
Answer
B. Any deviation in meter location must be authenticated by the Electrical Inspector and comply with Regulation 136 (2) of CEA (Safety) 2023
38
A consumer's meter is found to be defective during oļ¬cial inspection. According to the most recent mandate, how quickly is the licensee required to replace the defective meter?
Answer
D. Within 72 hours from detection of the defect
39
In the case of a defective Renewable Energy (RE) meter where no historical meter or inverter data are available for the consumer, what is the approved method for the licensee to assess the RE generation for billing?
Answer
C. Use the available generation per kW per day for last six months as the basis
40
Which one of the following is now an oļ¬cially recognized method for a domestic consumer to make payment of an electricity bill, as per the latest amendments to the Kerala Electricity Supply Code?
Answer
B. Payment via authorized UPI or online bank transfer
41
A consumer did not receive their monthly electricity bill within seven days of the bill issue date. What, according to the provisions in the Kerala Electricity Supply Code, 2014, are the consumer's and the licensee's obligations for securing and settling the bill?
Answer
B. Must collect a duplicate bill from the billing oļ¬ce and timely payment deadline remains from the original due date
42
According to the Kerala Supply Code (including amendments), which of the following is mandatorily required to be displayed in every electricity bill provided to a consumer?
Answer
C. Security deposit held by the licensee for that consumer
43
A consumer receives a statutory notice for disconnection due to unpaid dues. After serving the written notice of at least 15 clear days, what additional action is now required by the licensee before physically disconnecting the supply (as per the latest amendments)?
Answer
C. The licensee must send a reminder (SMS/e-mail/voice call) at least once within 48 hours and no less than 12 hours before disconnection
44
If a consumer requests dismantling of their service connection, what condition must be satisļ¬ed before the licensee proceeds with removal and ļ¬nal termination?
Answer
B. All dues must be paid by the consumer
45
A consumer's service was disconnected for non-payment and they later clear all dues. According to the latest code, what is the maximum time within which the licensee must restore the supply?
Answer
D. Within 6 oļ¬ce hours after payment and completing formalities
46
The meter, which shall be connected to the same core of instrument transformer to which main meter is connected and shall be used for accounting and billing of electricity in case of failure of main meter is
Answer
C. Check Meter
47
All interface meters installed at the points of inter connection with Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for the purpose of electricity accounting and billing shall be owned by
Answer
B. Central Transmission Utility (CTU)
48
The testing of consumer meters shall be done at site through accredited test laboratory at least once in _________ years and recalibrated if required.
Answer
B. 5
49
In a transmission system between substations of two diļ¬erent licensees, the location of main meter shall be
Answer
D. At both ends of the line
50
As per CEA (Installation and Operation of meters) Regulations 2006, accuracy class of interface meters shall be
Answer
B. 0.2S
51
As per CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations 2006, all consumer meters shall have data storage capacity for at least _________ days in a non volatile memory.
Answer
D. 35
52
As per CEA (Installation and Operation of Meters) Regulations 2006, accuracy class of meters in transmission system shall not be inferior to that of __________ accuracy class.
Answer
C. 0.2S
53
In case of 3 phase, 4 wire system, the consumer meter shall keep working, even in the absence of i. Neutral and any one phase ii. Any two phases
Answer
C. Both i and ii are correct
54
Which of the following statements about Consumer Meters are incorrect? i. The consumer meter shall work correctly irrespective of the phase sequence of supply. ii. In case of 3 phase, 3 wire meter, if reference Y phase is removed, the meter shall not continue to work. iii. The accuracy class of direct connected consumer meters for voltages up to 650 V shall be 0.5. iv. The Consumer meter shall be installed by the licensee either at the consumer premises or outside the consumer premises.
Answer
B. ii, iii
55
Consumers, who have inter connection with the inter-state transmission system or Intra-State Transmission System and have been permitted open access by the appropriate commission shall be provided with
Answer
A. Interface meters
56
Which of the following is Central Act 36 of 2003?
Answer
B. The Electricity Act, 2003
57
Appointment of Electricity Ombudsman in the State is as per which section of the Central Act 36 of 2003?
Answer
C. Subsection (6) of Section 42
58
Consumer Grievance Redressal Forum (CGRF) is constituted by
Answer
A. Distribution Licensee
59
Which of the following statements is/are true in case of CGRF? i. Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission appoints all its members. ii. Licensee appoints all its members. iii. All members shall have working knowledge in Malayalam. iv. Minimum number of its members is three.
Answer
Question Cancelled
60
Form B in the Regulation is meant for
Answer
A. Filing a complaint with Ombudsman
61
Which among the following cannot be given as a grievance to the CGRF?
Answer
C. Unauthorised use of electricity
62
Which among the following can give complaint to ombudsman?
Answer
D. 1 and 2
63
The Expenditure of the CGRF is met by
Answer
A. The distribution licensee
64
Find the true statement related to Electricity Ombudsman
Answer
B. Shall have working knowledge in Malayalam
65
Which of the following action by the CGRF on admission of a complaint, is against the Regulation?
Answer
A. Rejecting a complaint in the event of absence of the parties in the hearing
66
The KSERC disposes the appeal petition as per
Answer
B. KSERC (Conduct of Business) Regulations, 2003
67
Who can amend the KSERC (CGRF and Electricity Ombudsman) Regulations, 2005?
Answer
C. Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission
68
Ombudsman may reject the representation of a complainant if
Answer
C. 1 and 2
69
Which procedure is not correct when the Electricity Ombudsman Settled a complaint through mediation?
Answer
D. Recommendation made after 40 days from the date of the receipt of the complaint
70
Which is/are correct in the proceedings of the CGRF? i. Shall not be conducted in public. ii. Shall be conducted by the Chairperson in the presence of members. iii. Cannot be conducted in the absence of Chairperson. iv. Every order made shall be signed by the Chairperson and members.
Answer
C. ii and iv
71
The object of check measurement is
Answer
B. To detect errors in measurements and to prevent fraudulent entries
72
Which of the following charges does not come under Percentage charges?
Answer
A. Storage charges
73
Which one of the following statement is false?
Answer
D. Register of works is the basic record from which the work abstract is posted monthly
74
All intermediate payments made to the contractor in respect of a Lumpsum contract are treated as
Answer
C. Advance payment
75
Detailed measurements of the work done are not required to be recorded except in respect of additions and alterations in the case of
Answer
C. Lumpsum contracts
76
The Account relating to contracts should be kept in the KPW Form 41 is known as
Answer
A. Contractor's Ledger
77
Sanction from the following authority is required for arrangement of works on Lumpsum contract
Answer
A. The Government
78
Under Lumpsum contract i. Detailed measurement of work done are required to be recorded ii. Detailed measurement of work done are not required to be recorded iii. Detailed measurements for additions and alterations are required iv. Detailed measurements for additions and alterations are not required
Answer
B. Statement ii and iii are correct
79
An amount withheld from Contractor's bill towards security is accounted under
Answer
C. PW Deposit Head
80
Deposits credited to Government as Lapsed or conļ¬scated under the provisions of an agreement cannot be repaid without the pre audit of the
Answer
A. Accountant General
81
Sub Head of a work means
Answer
D. All the above
82
Maximum time permissible for the scrutiny of a work bill in the Division oļ¬ce and passing the same for payment is
Answer
C. Within one month from the date of receipt of bill in Division oļ¬ce
83
A Register maintained in a division oļ¬ce with the object to get an analysis of cost of sub works and sub heads, the rate of cost of work and to foresee possible excess over estimate is
Answer
B. Register of works
84
All items of Receipts, the classiļ¬cation of which cannot at once be determined is held as
Answer
D. Miscellaneous Deposit
85
Deposits which does not pass through regular accounts of the Division
Answer
B. Interest bearing securities
86
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. If the new work costs more than the original cost of work which replaces the whole cost should be ļ¬rst taken to original work. ii. If the new work does not cost more than the original cost of the dismantled portion, the diļ¬erence between the two will be written oļ¬ the capital accounts, where they are kept and the entire cost of the new work charged under 'repairs'.
Answer
D. Both i and ii are correct
87
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. All works require the administrative approval of Government in the Department concerned in consultation with the Finance Department. ii. Approved plans countersigned by the Head of Department can be altered. iii. Approved plans countersigned by the Head of the Department should not be altered without the sanction of Government.
Answer
C. i and iii are correct
88
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. The responsibility of the technical features of a design lies with Head of Department. ii. In the case of major works, technical sanction to the estimates should be issued only if such estimates are prepared based on data gathered through detailed investigation such as soil investigation, feasibility study etc.
Answer
B. Only ii is correct
89
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. White washing of public work building causes under the purview of ordinary repairs. ii. New coating of metal on a road comes under the purview of ordinary repairs. iii. Re-rooļ¬ng of a public work building comes under the purview of ordinary repairs.
Answer
A. i and ii are correct
90
Which of the following statements regarding e-tendering is/are correct? i. The bidder shall submit their bid online only through the e-GP Website of Kerala. ii. Re-submission or modiļ¬cation of bid by bidders for any number of times before the date and time of submission is allowed. iii. Tender fee remitted can be returned to unsuccessful bidder.
Answer
C. Only i and ii are correct
91
If the bid is being submitted by Joint Venture/Consortium/Partnership of two or more ļ¬rms, the party enter into correspondence with the employer is
Answer
C. An authorised lead partner holding a valid power of attorney to do so
92
The person responsible for reporting to the Public Works Department when mortuaries and hospital buildings requires Repairs and Maintenance?
Answer
A. District Medical Oļ¬cer
93
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding estimates? i. In order to eliminate the delay in execution of works, the oļ¬cer who is competent to issue technical sanction for the work, should conduct a detailed inspection of the site. ii. A realistic assessment of the total time required for the completion of the entire work must be arrived at. iii. A certiļ¬cate "inspected the site by me on" should be furnished in the estimate.
Answer
D. All are correct
94
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding Muster Roll? i. Muster Roll is the initial record of the work done each day. ii. K.P.W. 21 is the form of Muster Roll. iii. A Register of Muster Roll kept in Sub Division should be checked 100% of entries by Divisional Accountant.
Answer
D. All are incorrect
95
Authority competent to deal with loss of M.Book?
Answer
C. Superintending Engineer
96
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding stores? i. All stores should be counted by an oļ¬cer not below the rank of a Divisional Oļ¬cer. ii. Executive Engineers are to have all the stock in their divisions checked at least once a year. iii. All the stores of a division or even of a sub division, should be checked at the same time.
Answer
D. Only ii is correct
97
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. The store-keeper should check disbursement of cash and preparation of bills of stores. ii. The store-keeper should check the receipt, custody, preservation and issue of the stores.
Answer
B. ii is correct
98
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. In the case of goods imported from abroad insurance charges are payable by Government. ii. Insurance of articles, supplied from stores/sources in India is optional.
Answer
C. Both i and ii are correct
99
Which of the following statements is/are correct? i. When stores of any kind become unserviceable, a report thereof must be made in the Survey Report Form K.P.W. 18. ii. All unserviceable articles should be sold in public auction with the sanction of Competent Authority.
Answer
B. ii is correct
100
Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding supplementary estimates? i. Any development of a project thought necessary while a work is in progress, which must be covered by a supplementary estimate. ii. Every supplementary estimate should be numbered consecutively. iii. The application for sanction to supplementary estimates should include the original estimate amount and total amount including supplementary estimate.
Answer
D. All are correct
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