Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti (NVS) Exam Practice
Chapter XX: Residential Culture & House System (Articles 153 - 156.11)
1. Under the NVS framework, which position serves directly as the administrative head and key supervisory agent over the residential culture duties mentioned across Articles 153-156?
Correct Answer: B) The Vidyalaya Principal
Explanation: The Principal serves as the Administrative and functioning Head of the JNV, overseeing all sub-staff allocations within the House System framework.
Explanation: The Principal serves as the Administrative and functioning Head of the JNV, overseeing all sub-staff allocations within the House System framework.
2. According to the sequential layout of the NVS Education Code table of contents, Article 153 explicitly identifies which operational role?
Correct Answer: C) MTS / Caretaker
Explanation: The table of contents explicitly maps Article 153 to the post of MTS/Caretaker.
Explanation: The table of contents explicitly maps Article 153 to the post of MTS/Caretaker.
3. Which Article of Chapter XX defines the roles, deployment guidelines, and duties specific to the "Matron" in residential wings?
Correct Answer: C) Article 154
Explanation: Article 154 is designated specifically for the Matron's administrative duties in JNV hostels.
Explanation: Article 154 is designated specifically for the Matron's administrative duties in JNV hostels.
4. Article 155 of the NVS Education Code explicitly establishes guidelines for which specific category of residential staff?
Correct Answer: B) Lady Sweeper, for Girls House
Explanation: Article 155 addresses the dedicated deployment of a Lady Sweeper for maintaining hygiene within the Girls' dormitory blocks.
Explanation: Article 155 addresses the dedicated deployment of a Lady Sweeper for maintaining hygiene within the Girls' dormitory blocks.
5. The operational parameters and structural duties assigned to a "Sweeper for Boys House" are formally detailed under which article?
Correct Answer: D) Article 156
Explanation: Article 156 of Chapter XX delineates the specific cleaning parameters and duties of the Sweeper for Boys House.
Explanation: Article 156 of Chapter XX delineates the specific cleaning parameters and duties of the Sweeper for Boys House.
6. Who holds the ultimate appointing and direct disciplinary authority for the sub-staff positions classified across Articles 153 to 156 at the Vidyalaya level?
Correct Answer: C) The Principal of the concerned JNV
Explanation: As per Article 22.1.3, the Principal possesses the authority to make appointments to sub-staff (erstwhile Group 'D') posts and approve their probation/confirmation.
Explanation: As per Article 22.1.3, the Principal possesses the authority to make appointments to sub-staff (erstwhile Group 'D') posts and approve their probation/confirmation.
7. When an MTS/Caretaker or Matron is assigned to clean or inspect dormitories, under whose immediate day-to-day dynamic supervision do they execute these duties?
Correct Answer: C) House Masters / House Mistresses
Explanation: Article 22.1.17 and general House System management guidelines place hostel floor operations and field workers under the daily tracking of the House Master/Mistress.
Explanation: Article 22.1.17 and general House System management guidelines place hostel floor operations and field workers under the daily tracking of the House Master/Mistress.
8. Which non-vacational officer is tasked to assist the Principal in executing surprise check visits to dormitory infrastructure managed by Caretakers and Matrons?
Correct Answer: C) Vice-Principal
Explanation: Article 23.1.13 designates the Vice-Principal to monitor and check the House System, record observations during visits, and track physical structural facilities.
Explanation: Article 23.1.13 designates the Vice-Principal to monitor and check the House System, record observations during visits, and track physical structural facilities.
9. Which officer balances clinical duties with the responsibility to verify hygienic conditions inside dormitories alongside House staff and Matrons?
Correct Answer: B) Staff Nurse
Explanation: Article 27.6 requires the Staff Nurse to execute daily inspections across dormitories and dining lines to ensure health and hygiene compliance.
Explanation: Article 27.6 requires the Staff Nurse to execute daily inspections across dormitories and dining lines to ensure health and hygiene compliance.
10. Where must an MTS / Caretaker or Matron direct immediate notifications regarding structural breakages or utility faults observed within a House?
Correct Answer: B) To the House Master/Mistress or Vice-Principal
Explanation: House internal monitoring policies stipulate that structural anomalies are routed locally through House Masters to the Vice-Principal for Maintenance and Repair (M&R) processing.
Explanation: House internal monitoring policies stipulate that structural anomalies are routed locally through House Masters to the Vice-Principal for Maintenance and Repair (M&R) processing.
11. Under Article 153, the term "MTS" within the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya structural framework stands for:
Correct Answer: B) Multi Tasking Staff
Explanation: In compliance with modern administrative nomenclatures within government frameworks, MTS represents Multi Tasking Staff.
Explanation: In compliance with modern administrative nomenclatures within government frameworks, MTS represents Multi Tasking Staff.
12. Which of the following is a primary duty expected of an MTS / Caretaker under the JNV House system?
Correct Answer: B) Safe custody, record maintenance, and tracking of basic dormitory amenities
Explanation: Caretakers/MTS personnel are primarily tasked with checking, protecting, and tracking the physical infrastructure and items belonging to a House under the supervision of the House Master.
Explanation: Caretakers/MTS personnel are primarily tasked with checking, protecting, and tracking the physical infrastructure and items belonging to a House under the supervision of the House Master.
13. For structural safety validation and auditing purposes, the House records compiled by Caretakers or House Masters must be periodically submitted to:
Correct Answer: B) The Principal / Vice-Principal
Explanation: All operational performance data within the House System must be directly reported to the Principal and Vice-Principal to evaluate security parameters.
Explanation: All operational performance data within the House System must be directly reported to the Principal and Vice-Principal to evaluate security parameters.
14. What level of gender-segregation rule is applied by Articles 154 and 155 regarding staff tracking within JNVs?
Correct Answer: B) Girls' houses are managed and cleaned by dedicated female staff (Matrons/Lady Sweepers)
Explanation: The Code establishes that specific female configurations (such as Matron under Art 154 and Lady Sweeper under Art 155) handle the female residential wings for child security.
Explanation: The Code establishes that specific female configurations (such as Matron under Art 154 and Lady Sweeper under Art 155) handle the female residential wings for child security.
15. The core focus of Articles 153 to 156 revolves around which critical dimension of Navodaya Vidyalaya operations?
Correct Answer: B) Maintenance of optimal sanitation, wellness, safety, and hygiene frameworks within the Houses
Explanation: These specific sub-staff roles are positioned at the ground level to keep residential living quarters sanitary, functional, and completely secure for the students.
Explanation: These specific sub-staff roles are positioned at the ground level to keep residential living quarters sanitary, functional, and completely secure for the students.
16. Which administrative committee at the school level handles contractual selections for ground-level caretaking positions if regular recruitment is delayed?
Correct Answer: B) Vidyalaya Appointment Sub-Committee (For Group D and LDC)
Explanation: Article 33.2.1 explicitly states that the Appointment Sub-Committee for Group 'D' and LDCs handles ground staffing operations.
Explanation: Article 33.2.1 explicitly states that the Appointment Sub-Committee for Group 'D' and LDCs handles ground staffing operations.
17. Who chairs the Appointment Sub-Committee responsible for selecting ground workers for residential support roles?
Correct Answer: B) The Principal of the concerned JNV
Explanation: Article 33.2.1 identifies the Principal of the concerned Vidyalaya as the Chairman of the Appointment Sub-Committee for Group 'D' and LDC staff.
Explanation: Article 33.2.1 identifies the Principal of the concerned Vidyalaya as the Chairman of the Appointment Sub-Committee for Group 'D' and LDC staff.
18. To ensure safety and security compliance in residential setups, every sub-staff employee must provide what upon initial appointment?
Correct Answer: B) Certificate of fitness from a competent medical authority and character certificates
Explanation: Article 41.1 and 41.2 mandate a fitness certificate from a Civil Surgeon/Medical Officer along with character certificates to secure student safety.
Explanation: Article 41.1 and 41.2 mandate a fitness certificate from a Civil Surgeon/Medical Officer along with character certificates to secure student safety.
19. If an MTS/Caretaker observes a student suffering from an acute health emergency in a House late at night, they must immediately interface with:
Correct Answer: B) The Staff Nurse and the House Master on Duty
Explanation: Ground staff must instantly alert the immediate health handling network (Staff Nurse under Art 27 and House Master network) for immediate emergency isolation protocols.
Explanation: Ground staff must instantly alert the immediate health handling network (Staff Nurse under Art 27 and House Master network) for immediate emergency isolation protocols.
20. What is the fundamental operational objective behind the structural deployment of a Matron (Article 154) in a residential school system?
Correct Answer: C) Acting as a reliable institutional guardian, managing cleanliness, welfare, and physical care within the Girls' Dormitories
Explanation: The role of a Matron is explicitly centered on providing maternal care, oversight, security tracking, and administrative order within the girl students' living wings.
Explanation: The role of a Matron is explicitly centered on providing maternal care, oversight, security tracking, and administrative order within the girl students' living wings.
21. Articles 155 and 156 require that sweeping/cleaning duties inside the Houses be executed on what frequency to ensure strict sanitary conditions?
Correct Answer: C) Daily and systematically
Explanation: To maintain standard hygiene parameters outlined in the health codes, sanitation sub-staff must clean the dormitories and dynamic bathrooms on a strict daily schedule.
Explanation: To maintain standard hygiene parameters outlined in the health codes, sanitation sub-staff must clean the dormitories and dynamic bathrooms on a strict daily schedule.
22. Which structural body exercises absolute overarching authority to review student discipline issues reported by House Caretakers or Masters?
Correct Answer: B) Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC)
Explanation: Article 32.2.4 gives the Vidyalaya Management Committee general supervisory powers over the proper running of the school, including the maintenance of discipline among staff and students.
Explanation: Article 32.2.4 gives the Vidyalaya Management Committee general supervisory powers over the proper running of the school, including the maintenance of discipline among staff and students.
23. Who is the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Vidyalaya Management Committee that acts as a liaison for House sub-staff issues?
Correct Answer: B) The Principal of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Explanation: Article 32.1.2 defines the Principal as the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Vidyalaya Management Committee.
Explanation: Article 32.1.2 defines the Principal as the ex-officio Member Secretary of the Vidyalaya Management Committee.
24. What critical element must a Caretaker check during physical checks of dynamic emergency exits inside the House locations?
Correct Answer: B) Ensuring structural entries and emergency paths are clear of blockages and properly unlocked/functional
Explanation: Basic safety protocols within a residential facility require that ground caretaking staff ensure unobstructed pathways for emergency evacuations.
Explanation: Basic safety protocols within a residential facility require that ground caretaking staff ensure unobstructed pathways for emergency evacuations.
25. Which official entity verifies the consolidated stock registers of House amenities maintained by the Caretakers on an annual basis?
Correct Answer: A) The Physical Verification Committee designated by the Principal
Explanation: Article 29.9 requires that a designated Physical Verification Committee perform a formal structural check on store items and assets once a year.
Explanation: Article 29.9 requires that a designated Physical Verification Committee perform a formal structural check on store items and assets once a year.
26. Under Article 156.1, a Sweeper assigned to the Boys House is directly accountable if which segment reveals sustained unhygienic negligence?
Correct Answer: B) The toilet blocks, bathroom grids, and floor zones of the Boys Dormitories
Explanation: The primary duty of a designated house sweeper is to maintain complete sanitation over toilet structures and common floor zones.
Explanation: The primary duty of a designated house sweeper is to maintain complete sanitation over toilet structures and common floor zones.
27. Which non-teaching officer handles the processing of local pay matrix advances or salary files for house workers?
Correct Answer: C) Senior Secretariat Assistant (SSA) / Office Superintendent
Explanation: Articles 24 and 25 task the administrative office team with preparing pay bills, managing local vouchers, and tracking staff service registers.
Explanation: Articles 24 and 25 task the administrative office team with preparing pay bills, managing local vouchers, and tracking staff service registers.
28. Which administrative instrument dictates the terms of service, classification parameters, and disciplinary rules for ground workers?
Correct Answer: B) CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 as adopted mutatis mutandis by NVS
Explanation: Article 72 confirms the extension and application of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules to NVS staff.
Explanation: Article 72 confirms the extension and application of Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules to NVS staff.
29. If a regular sub-staff employee assigned to a House under Article 153 violates child security guidelines, who initiates immediate summary suspension protocols?
Correct Answer: B) The Principal, as the authorized localized disciplinary authority
Explanation: Under the NVS structural delegation framework (Articles 22 and 39), the Principal functions as the primary appointing/disciplinary authority for ground staff.
Explanation: Under the NVS structural delegation framework (Articles 22 and 39), the Principal functions as the primary appointing/disciplinary authority for ground staff.
30. Any collection of damaged or unserviceable House items compiled by a Caretaker must be routed for structural disposal through:
Correct Answer: B) Formal write-off proposals and Condemnation Registers managed by the Store Keeper and Principal
Explanation: Article 29.5 and 29.6 dictate a precise structural pathway involving the Store Keeper and Principal to formally write off unserviceable assets.
Explanation: Article 29.5 and 29.6 dictate a precise structural pathway involving the Store Keeper and Principal to formally write off unserviceable assets.
31. What is the minimum required female structural staffing composition enforced in JNV residential frames due to the balanced enrollment of girl students?
Correct Answer: C) At least 33% of the teaching staff and appropriate residential deployment
Explanation: Article 36.1 specifies that a minimum of 33% of teachers must be female to support the co-educational nature of JNVs.
Explanation: Article 36.1 specifies that a minimum of 33% of teachers must be female to support the co-educational nature of JNVs.
32. Which localized office entity preserves the central personal records, service books, and leaves files of House Caretakers and Matrons?
Correct Answer: B) The Vidyalaya Office under the leadership of the Office Superintendent
Explanation: Article 24.6 and 24.27.1 indicate that the Office Superintendent handles the systematic tracking of personal folders and service books.
Explanation: Article 24.6 and 24.27.1 indicate that the Office Superintendent handles the systematic tracking of personal folders and service books.
33. If an MTS / Caretaker or Sweeper is hired on a daily wage basis, the minimum wage parameters must equal:
Correct Answer: B) Whichever is higher between the State Govt and Central Govt / Administration scales
Explanation: Article 35 explicit clauses stipulate that short-term daily-wage workers must be paid wages notified by State/Central guidelines, whichever is higher.
Explanation: Article 35 explicit clauses stipulate that short-term daily-wage workers must be paid wages notified by State/Central guidelines, whichever is higher.
34. Who assumes functional responsibility over House structural checks if the regular Principal is absent for less than two months and no Vice-Principal is posted?
Correct Answer: A) The senior-most Post Graduate Teacher (PGT) acting in a routine capacity
Explanation: Article 31.1 dictates that the senior-most PGT manages routine duties during short-term absences if no Vice-Principal is available.
Explanation: Article 31.1 dictates that the senior-most PGT manages routine duties during short-term absences if no Vice-Principal is available.
35. What document specifies the precise distribution of daily beds, lighting grids, and student allocations across structural Houses?
Correct Answer: B) House Records and Master Registers maintained by the House Master and Caretakers
Explanation: Article 164 highlights the structural record-keeping duties enforced within the House ecosystem to track students and physical assets.
Explanation: Article 164 highlights the structural record-keeping duties enforced within the House ecosystem to track students and physical assets.
36. Under Article 154, what is a Matron's primary duty during student assembly transitions out of the Girls' House?
Correct Answer: B) Ensuring the security of the dormitories, verifying locked doors, and cross-checking student absences with the House Mistress
Explanation: Matrons provide essential operational monitoring to safeguard property and track student locations during school transitions.
Explanation: Matrons provide essential operational monitoring to safeguard property and track student locations during school transitions.
37. Which localized communication method ensures structural flaws observed by Caretakers are resolved via the VMC platform?
Correct Answer: B) Agendas tabled systematically by the Member Secretary (Principal) in VMC assembly sessions
Explanation: Structural and operational needs of a JNV are managed locally through official VMC sessions convened at least 3 times a year.
Explanation: Structural and operational needs of a JNV are managed locally through official VMC sessions convened at least 3 times a year.
38. Which external body collaborates on localized infrastructure monitoring, with its Executive Engineer serving as a member of the VMC?
Correct Answer: B) State Public Works Department (PWD Building wing)
Explanation: Article 32.3.4 explicitly lists the Executive Engineer of the State PWD (Building) as a core member of the VMC.
Explanation: Article 32.3.4 explicitly lists the Executive Engineer of the State PWD (Building) as a core member of the VMC.
39. When an MTS / Caretaker performs safety evaluations, they are upholding the execution of which centralized structural program?
Correct Answer: B) The 14-Points Safety and Security Program for Child Welfare
Explanation: Article 23.1.12 tasks school administrators with enforcing the 14-points child safety program across all residential spaces.
Explanation: Article 23.1.12 tasks school administrators with enforcing the 14-points child safety program across all residential spaces.
40. Under Article 155, who validates the chemical sanitizers and floor cleansers inventory required by Lady Sweepers?
Correct Answer: B) House Mistress and the Store Keeper via official indents approved by the Principal
Explanation: Operational cleaning logistics are requested through standard institutional paths managed by the Store Keeper (Article 29).
Explanation: Operational cleaning logistics are requested through standard institutional paths managed by the Store Keeper (Article 29).
41. The structural hierarchy defined in Chapter XX dictates that a Sweeper for the Boys House (Article 156) receives direct orders regarding urgent floor disinfection from:
Correct Answer: B) House Master on duty or the Vice-Principal
Explanation: Ground staff report directly to the residential and institutional heads managing the House tier (Articles 22, 23).
Explanation: Ground staff report directly to the residential and institutional heads managing the House tier (Articles 22, 23).
42. What is the fundamental tenure length established for a fully operational localized Vidyalaya Management Committee (VMC)?
Correct Answer: C) 3 Years
Explanation: Article 32.1.3 states that the tenure of office for members of the Vidyalaya Management Committee shall be 3 years.
Explanation: Article 32.1.3 states that the tenure of office for members of the Vidyalaya Management Committee shall be 3 years.
43. If a dispute or grievance arises regarding the performance metrics of ground staff under Articles 153-156, the first administrative level for grievance redressal within the JNV is:
Correct Answer: B) The local Grievance Redressal framework chaired by the Principal
Explanation: Article 137 and localized protocols prioritize resolving school-level operational issues internally under the Principal's supervision.
Explanation: Article 137 and localized protocols prioritize resolving school-level operational issues internally under the Principal's supervision.
44. What physical action must Caretakers and Matrons coordinate daily with the Staff Nurse regarding student welfare?
Correct Answer: B) Maintaining a verification record of sick students requiring special medical diets or isolation inside the M.I. Room
Explanation: Ground staff work directly with the Staff Nurse (Article 27) and House Masters to manage and track sick students within the residential complex.
Explanation: Ground staff work directly with the Staff Nurse (Article 27) and House Masters to manage and track sick students within the residential complex.
45. Under Article 153, an MTS / Caretaker is prohibited from executing which of the following activities?
Correct Answer: B) Inflicting corporal punishment or unauthorized physical containment on students
Explanation: Child safety policies strictly prohibit ground personnel from administering any form of physical correction or corporal punishment.
Explanation: Child safety policies strictly prohibit ground personnel from administering any form of physical correction or corporal punishment.
46. The structural organization of ground-level staff positions (Articles 153 to 156) ensures that House management operates as a:
Correct Answer: B) Two-tier systematic organizational system under localized and regional governance
Explanation: The House System operates under a structured two-tier system designed to ensure complete security oversight (Article 146).
Explanation: The House System operates under a structured two-tier system designed to ensure complete security oversight (Article 146).
47. Which localized consultative council bridges interactions between House staff, parents, and school heads regarding dormitory living conditions?
Correct Answer: B) Parent Teacher Council (PTC)
Explanation: Articles 22.1.50 and 130 establish the PTC to ensure parent participation in managing and improving student welfare.
Explanation: Articles 22.1.50 and 130 establish the PTC to ensure parent participation in managing and improving student welfare.
48. Under Article 154, the Matron acts as a dynamic supervisor over which localized task?
Correct Answer: B) Ensuring systematic distribution, washing cycle alignment, and tracking of linens/bedding items for girl students
Explanation: Matrons are responsible for managing daily living necessities, including bedding hygiene, inside the girls' residential blocks.
Explanation: Matrons are responsible for managing daily living necessities, including bedding hygiene, inside the girls' residential blocks.
49. What type of selection mechanism is used to fill a temporary vacancy for an MTS / Caretaker role within the Vidyalaya?
Correct Answer: B) Selection panels convened under the Appointment Sub-Committee following strict local advertisement guidelines
Explanation: Article 32.3.2 and 33.2 require temporary staffing to be vetted through the systematic frameworks of the Appointment Sub-Committee.
Explanation: Article 32.3.2 and 33.2 require temporary staffing to be vetted through the systematic frameworks of the Appointment Sub-Committee.
50. If an item under a Caretaker's tracking is stolen from a House, who bears the administrative responsibility to submit an investigation report to the Principal?
Correct Answer: B) The assigned House Master alongside the Caretaker / MTS
Explanation: House internal custody guidelines require the residential management tier to protect property and systematically report losses to the Principal.
Explanation: House internal custody guidelines require the residential management tier to protect property and systematically report losses to the Principal.
51. Which specific Article clarifies that the "Matron" belongs to the non-vacational auxiliary support framework of the JNV House System?
Correct Answer: C) Article 154
Explanation: Article 154 establishes the specialized role of the Matron as a non-vacational residential support worker in JNVs.
Explanation: Article 154 establishes the specialized role of the Matron as a non-vacational residential support worker in JNVs.
52. Under Article 155, who provides immediate operational safety equipment (like industrial gloves and masks) to the Lady Sweeper?
Correct Answer: B) The Vidyalaya Office via the Store Keeper, following allocations approved by the Principal
Explanation: The Store Keeper provides necessary equipment and consumables to ground staff under the administrative authority of the Principal (Article 29).
Explanation: The Store Keeper provides necessary equipment and consumables to ground staff under the administrative authority of the Principal (Article 29).
53. Which regulatory entity defines the core salary scales, pay matrix, and terminal benefits for regular caretakers hired under Article 153?
Correct Answer: B) Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti, in alignment with central pay commission metrics
Explanation: Article 42 establishes that scales of pay, allowances, and benefits are determined centrally by the Samiti.
Explanation: Article 42 establishes that scales of pay, allowances, and benefits are determined centrally by the Samiti.
54. Under Article 156, a Sweeper for the Boys House is expected to clear waste from dormitories at what intervals?
Correct Answer: B) On a systematic daily schedule to guarantee sanitation standards
Explanation: To maintain standard health and safety criteria, the cleaning of student living areas must follow a daily routine.
Explanation: To maintain standard health and safety criteria, the cleaning of student living areas must follow a daily routine.
55. Which centralized authority has the final power to modify or expand the sub-staff roles across Articles 153-156?
Correct Answer: B) The Executive Committee and Commissioner of NVS
Explanation: Overarching administrative policies, structural post creations, and regulation updates are handled centrally by the Executive Committee and Commissioner (Articles 5, 8.1, 14).
Explanation: Overarching administrative policies, structural post creations, and regulation updates are handled centrally by the Executive Committee and Commissioner (Articles 5, 8.1, 14).
56. What document tracks the everyday operational performance and attendance validations of House ground workers before salary releases?
Correct Answer: B) The Master Attendance Register and localized tracking logs verified by the Office Superintendent
Explanation: Local human resource metrics are managed through the systematic administration files overseen by the Office Superintendent (Article 24).
Explanation: Local human resource metrics are managed through the systematic administration files overseen by the Office Superintendent (Article 24).
57. Under Article 153, if an MTS / Caretaker observes water supply breakages in the House washrooms, they must immediately report it to:
Correct Answer: B) The House Master and the Electrician-cum-Plumber (ECP)
Explanation: Facility issues are routed through the House Master to the specialized field workers (such as ECP under Art 152) for immediate localized repair.
Explanation: Facility issues are routed through the House Master to the specialized field workers (such as ECP under Art 152) for immediate localized repair.
58. Which regulatory framework outlines the code of conduct and statutory boundaries for ground workers across Articles 153 to 156?
Correct Answer: B) The NVS Code of Conduct and Service Rules
Explanation: All employees of the Samiti are bound by the centralized service rules and structural code configurations outlined within the core Education Code framework.
Explanation: All employees of the Samiti are bound by the centralized service rules and structural code configurations outlined within the core Education Code framework.
59. Under Article 154, what is the Matron's direct role if a female student falls ill inside the Girls' House during school hours?
Correct Answer: B) Immediately escorting the student to the Medical Inspection (M.I.) Room and alerting the Staff Nurse
Explanation: Matrons provide essential care and act as the first line of medical tracking within the girls' residential facilities.
Explanation: Matrons provide essential care and act as the first line of medical tracking within the girls' residential facilities.
60. Which operational entity evaluates building safety and structural maintenance for the Houses on behalf of the VMC framework?
Correct Answer: B) The Executive Engineer of State PWD who serves as a core member of VMC
Explanation: Article 32.3.4 explicitly lists the Executive Engineer of State PWD as a member of the VMC to oversee physical infrastructure safety.
Explanation: Article 32.3.4 explicitly lists the Executive Engineer of State PWD as a member of the VMC to oversee physical infrastructure safety.
61. Under Article 155, who checks that the sanitation activities of the Lady Sweeper match standard health criteria?
Correct Answer: B) The House Mistress, Staff Nurse, and Vice-Principal
Explanation: Ground-level operations are monitored by the school's internal residential management and health teams (Articles 23, 27).
Explanation: Ground-level operations are monitored by the school's internal residential management and health teams (Articles 23, 27).
62. Which structural article explicitly covers the duties of the "Sweeper for Boys House"?
Correct Answer: D) Article 156
Explanation: Article 156 defines the structural sanitation duties of the Sweeper for Boys House.
Explanation: Article 156 defines the structural sanitation duties of the Sweeper for Boys House.
63. Who holds ultimate statutory responsibility for ensuring clean drinking water access in the Houses under Article 22 parameters?
Correct Answer: B) The Principal of the Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya
Explanation: Article 22.1.33 explicitly tasks the Principal with ensuring satisfactory arrangements for clean drinking water supply and utility upkeep.
Explanation: Article 22.1.33 explicitly tasks the Principal with ensuring satisfactory arrangements for clean drinking water supply and utility upkeep.
64. Under Article 153, an MTS / Caretaker must report any signs of pest activity or structural hazards in the House to the:
Correct Answer: B) House Master / Vice-Principal
Explanation: Operational concerns and maintenance needs are systematically escalated through the House Master to the Vice-Principal.
Explanation: Operational concerns and maintenance needs are systematically escalated through the House Master to the Vice-Principal.
65. What structural document defines the overall operational guidelines for the JNV House System?
Correct Answer: B) The Education Code of Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti
Explanation: The NVS Education Code serves as the primary source of rules and operational frameworks for all JNV activities.
Explanation: The NVS Education Code serves as the primary source of rules and operational frameworks for all JNV activities.
66. Under Article 154, who tracks the inventory of first-aid supplies available to Matrons in the dormitory wings?
Correct Answer: B) Staff Nurse via the primary medical room inventory matching system
Explanation: Article 27 tasks the Staff Nurse with maintaining medical and first-aid inventories across the school campus.
Explanation: Article 27 tasks the Staff Nurse with maintaining medical and first-aid inventories across the school campus.
67. Which regulatory entity sets the statutory baseline for minimum wage updates for contractual house staff?
Correct Answer: B) Relevant Central or State Minimum Wages Act guidelines
Explanation: Article 35 mandates that short-term daily-wage workers be compensated according to the applicable Minimum Wages Act framework.
Explanation: Article 35 mandates that short-term daily-wage workers be compensated according to the applicable Minimum Wages Act framework.
68. Under Article 155, a Lady Sweeper is responsible for maintaining standard hygiene parameters within which operational segment?
Correct Answer: B) Girls' Houses, including their corresponding washrooms and common floor layouts
Explanation: Article 155 assigns the Lady Sweeper specifically to manage cleanliness and hygiene within the girls' residential zones.
Explanation: Article 155 assigns the Lady Sweeper specifically to manage cleanliness and hygiene within the girls' residential zones.
69. Which administrative position manages day-to-day work assignments for ground staff across Articles 153-156, in coordination with House Masters?
Correct Answer: B) The JNV Principal / Vice-Principal
Explanation: Institutional management and human resource oversight fall under the direct authority of the school heads (Articles 22, 23).
70. Under Article 156, structural or equipment failures within the Boys House must be logged systematically in the:
Correct Answer: B) House Maintenance Logbook verified by the House Master and Vice-Principal
Explanation: Maintenance and repair needs within the House framework are tracked through standard institutional procedures (Articles 23, 164).
Explanation: Maintenance and repair needs within the House framework are tracked through standard institutional procedures (Articles 23, 164).
