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Store Keeper Duties - MCQ Quiz

Test your knowledge of Article 29: Duties of the Store Keeper with these 15 multiple choice questions. Click on the answer button to check if you're correct!

1 Question 1

According to Article 29.1, what is the Store Keeper's duty regarding stock registers?

To create stock registers only for expensive items

To maintain stock registers with proper entries on regular basis for each item

To maintain stock registers only at the end of the financial year

To delegate stock register maintenance to a subordinate

Correct Answer: B - To maintain stock registers with proper entries on regular basis for each item
Explanation: Article 29.1 specifically states that the Store Keeper must maintain stock registers with proper entries on regular basis for each item of store.

2 Question 2

As per Article 29.2, for which areas should the Store Keeper prepare indents for consumable and non-consumable items?

Only for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya academic block

Only for hostel and mess

For Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, hostel, Mess, Staff Quarters, etc.

Only for items that cost above a certain threshold

Correct Answer: C - For Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, hostel, Mess, Staff Quarters, etc.
Explanation: Article 29.2 specifies that indents should be prepared for all consumable and non-consumable items required for Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, hostel, Mess, Staff Quarters, etc.

3 Question 3

According to Article 29.3, what files should the Store Keeper maintain?

Files for employee attendance

Files for student records

Files for procurement of stores and submission of proposals for approval

Files for financial audits

Correct Answer: C - Files for procurement of stores and submission of proposals for approval
Explanation: Article 29.3 clearly states the duty to maintain files for procurement of stores and submission of proposals for approval.

4 Question 4

What is the Store Keeper's responsibility regarding stationery items as per Article 29.4?

Only to procure stationery items

Only to distribute stationery items

To procure and distribute stationery items and other items of stores

To only maintain records of stationery usage

Correct Answer: C - To procure and distribute stationery items and other items of stores
Explanation: Article 29.4 explicitly mentions the duty to procure and distribute stationery items and other items of stores.

5 Question 5

According to Article 29.5, what should the Store Keeper submit proposals for?

Purchase of new equipment

Condemnation of unserviceable items for write off

Staff promotions

Budget allocation for the next year

Correct Answer: B - Condemnation of unserviceable items for write off
Explanation: Article 29.5 specifically mentions the duty to submit proposals for condemnation of unserviceable items of store for its write off.

6 Question 6

As per Article 29.6, how should condemned articles be disposed of?

By donating to charity

By selling to staff members at discounted rates

Through auction, etc.

By destroying them completely

Correct Answer: C - Through auction, etc.
Explanation: Article 29.6 states that the Store Keeper should submit proposals for disposal of condemned articles through auction, etc.

7 Question 7

According to Article 29.7, who can assign additional duties to the Store Keeper?

Any senior staff member

The Office Superintendent/Principal

The store assistant

The finance department

Correct Answer: B - The Office Superintendent/Principal
Explanation: Article 29.7 states that the Store Keeper must perform any other duty assigned by the Office Superintendent/Principal.

8 Question 8

When taking delivery of purchased material, what should the Store Keeper ensure according to Article 29.8?

That materials are received quickly

That materials are counted, measured or weighed, and that quantities are correct, quality is good and according to specifications

That materials are stored immediately after delivery

That payment is made immediately upon delivery

Correct Answer: B - That materials are counted, measured or weighed, and that quantities are correct, quality is good and according to specifications
Explanation: Article 29.8 specifies that when taking delivery, the Store Keeper shall ensure materials are counted/measured/weighed, quantities are correct, quality is good and according to approved specifications.

9 Question 9

According to Article 29.9, how often should physical verification of stores be done?

Once every six months

Once in a year

Once every two years

Whenever there's a new Principal

Correct Answer: B - Once in a year
Explanation: Article 29.9 clearly states that stores should be physically verified by the Physical Verification Committee once in a year.

10 Question 10

Which register must be maintained as per Article 29.6?

Stock Register

Indent Register

Condemnation Register

Procurement Register

Correct Answer: C - Condemnation Register
Explanation: Article 29.6 specifically mentions the maintenance of the Condemnation Register for disposal of condemned articles.

11 Question 11

What should the Store Keeper ensure about the quality of materials received according to Article 29.8?

That it is acceptable for immediate use

That it is good

That it meets minimum standards

That it is the cheapest available

Correct Answer: B - That it is good
Explanation: Article 29.8 explicitly states that the Store Keeper should ensure that the quality of materials received is good.

12 Question 12

Who verifies the stores physically according to Article 29.9?

The Store Keeper alone

The Office Superintendent

The Physical Verification Committee

An external auditor

Correct Answer: C - The Physical Verification Committee
Explanation: Article 29.9 states that stores should be verified physically from the Physical Verification Committee once a year.

13 Question 13

What does Article 29.2 require the Store Keeper to prepare indents for?

Only consumable items

Only non-consumable items

Both consumable and non-consumable items

Only stationary items

Correct Answer: C - Both consumable and non-consumable items
Explanation: Article 29.2 specifies that indents should be prepared for all consumable and non-consumable items of stores.

14 Question 14

According to Article 29.8, what should the Store Keeper ensure about the specifications of materials received?

That they are according to approved specifications

That they match the previous order

That they are better than the previous order

That they are acceptable to the end-users

Correct Answer: A - That they are according to approved specifications
Explanation: Article 29.8 specifies that the Store Keeper should ensure materials received are according to approved specifications.

15 Question 15

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a duty of the Store Keeper in Article 29?

Preparing salary statements for staff

Maintaining stock registers

Procuring and distributing stationery

Submitting proposals for condemnation of items

Correct Answer: A - Preparing salary statements for staff
Explanation: Preparing salary statements for staff is not mentioned in Article 29. All other options are explicitly listed as duties of the Store Keeper.

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