Multiple choice questions Fundamental Rules &Service Rules

  1. When did the Fundamental Rules come into force to all Government servants?
    (a) 15-8-1947 (b) 1-1-1922
    (c) 20-6-1960 (d) 26-1-1950
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  2. The Fundamental Rules became applicable to Defence Accounts Department personnel with effect from—
    (a) 1-7-1976 (b) 1-4-1976
    (c) 1-4-1972 (d) 31-12-2003
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  3. What are the matters for which powers cannot be re-delegated by the administrative ministries to the subordinate authorities under FR?
    (a) Creation of posts
    (b) Write-off of losses.
    (c) Re-appropriation exceeding 10% of the original budget provision
    by electronic form
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  4. Who has the powers of interpreting the Fundamental Rules?
    (a) C and AG (b) President of I ndia
    (c) Ministry of Finance (d) Prime Minister of I ndia
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  5. Which Allowance cannot be treated as a C ompensatory Allowance?
    (a) Special C ompensatory Allowance
    (b) Bad C limate Allowance
    (c) Project Allowance
    (d) Sumptuary Allowance
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  6. Fill up the blank with a correct word from the options given below:
    Lien means the ……………………. of a Government servant to hold a post to
    which he has been appointed on a regular basis.
    (a) Post (b) Designation
    (c) Title (d) Position
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  7. Foreign service means service in which a Government servant receives
    his pay with the sanction of the Government from—
    (a) The Consolidated Fund of India
    (b) The Consolidated Fund of a State
    (c) The Consolidated Fund of U nion Territory
    (d) Any source other than the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  8. A Government servant retains a L ien acquired on a post during
    (a) Suspension (b) Foreign service
    (c) The period of leave (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  9. A L ien of a Government servant to a post shall not be retained when—
    (a) he proceeds on immediate absorption outside his cadre
    (b) on deputation beyond the maximum period
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) Neither (a) nor (b)
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  10. Of the following, specify the post which is eligible to get N non-Practising
    Allowance?
    (a) Paramedical Staff
    (b) Medical Staff of Central Services other than CGHS Services
    (c) Nursing Staff
    (d) Pharmacist
    Multiple choice questions
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  11. Which of the periods mentioned below are treated as duty ?
    (a) Period of training before appointment to Group ‘C’ and Group ‘D’
    (b) Treatment of enforced halts
    (c) Attending Departmental examinations
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  12. The salary of a Government servant who is in foreign service is paid from—
    (a) The C onsolidated Fund of I ndia
    (b) Foreign employer with the sanction of the Government
    (c) The C onsolidated Fund of a S tate
    (d) The C onsolidated Fund of a U nion T territory
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  13. Substantive P ay does not include—
    (a) Special P ay (b) Personal P ay
    (c) Emoluments (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  14. A Medical Officer of a Central Government department is drawing a basic pay in L level 10 at 67,000 during April, 2017. What is his quantum of NP A for that month? (a) 16,750 (b) 13,400 (c) 10,050 (d) ` 8,040
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  15. What is the maximum period of retention of lien when appointed to another C central Government office / state Government in normal course?
    (a) 4 years (b) 2 years (c) 5 years (d) 6 years
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  16. A Government servant drawing pay of 53,600 was transferred from level 7 to level 6 on 1-4-2016 at his own request. Fix his pay in level 6. (a) 53,600 (b) 52,000 (c) 55,200 (d) ` 50,000
    GRMO — 2
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  17. Mr. ‘X’ holding a post in level 9 and drawing pay of 71,300 on 1-2-2017 was transferred to L level 8 at his own request on 15-4-2017. What will his pay be in level 8? (a) 72,100 (b) 68,300 (c) 70,000 + 1,300 PP (d) ` 74, 3 00
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  18. Indicate the Rule under which a Government servant may be required
    to subscribe to a provident fund—
    (a) FR 14-B (b) FR 16 (c) FR 14-A (d) FR 11
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  19. What are the disabilities to a Government servant when interruption or break in service occurs under FR 17-A?
    (a) Quasi-permanency
    (b) Leave T travel C oncession
    (c) Eligibility for appearing in departmental examinations, for which a minimum period of continuous service is required
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  20. Who has the power to condone the unauthorized absence under
    FR 17-A?
    (a) Controlling Officer (b) Appointing Authority
    (c) Head of the Department (d) Head of the Office
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  21. under which Rule is pay fixation done when a Government servant is
    promoted from one post to another post involving higher responsibilities?
    (a) FR 21 (b) FR 22 (I) (a) (1)
    (c) FR 19 (d) FR 20
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  22. A Government servant drawing pay of 66,000 in L level 8 was promoted to L level 9 on 1-3-2017 to a post involving higher responsibility. Fix his pay in L evel 9. (a) 68,000 (b) 67,200 (c) 66,000 (d) ` 69,200
    Multiple choice questions
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  23. Mr. ‘X’ drawing pay of 60,400 in L level 7 was promoted to a post involving higher responsibilities in L evel 8 on 10-4-2017. Fix his pay. (a) 64,100 (b) 62,200 (c) 66,000 (d) 60,400
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  24. A Government servant drawing pay at ` 35,900 in L level 5 was promoted to a higher post in L level 6 on 1-4-2016. When will he be entitled to his next increment?
    (a) 1-7-2016 (b) 1-4-2017 (c) 1-1-2017 (d) 1-7-2017
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  25. Mr. ‘A’, a central Government employee is drawing pay at 3 4,300 in Level 4 from 1-7-2016. H he was awarded a punishment by withholding of one increment falling due on 1-7-2017 for two years, without cumulative effect. T the punishment will not have the effect of postponing his future increments. Fix his pay on completion of punishment. (a) 3 4,300 (b) 3 8,600 (c) 3 5,300 (d) ` 3 7,500
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  26. An L lDC in the pay level 4 is drawing a pay of 28,700 from 1-7-2016. He was awarded a punishment of one increment falling due on 1-7-2017 for a period of two years with cumulative effect. T the punishment will have the effect of postponing his future increments. Fix his pay on completion of his punishment. (a) 3 0,500 (b) 3 2,300 (c) 29,600 (d) ` 3 1,400
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  27. Which of the following conditions does not constitute an anomaly for stepping up of pay of senior on drawing less pay than his junior?
    (a) Both the junior and senior should belong to the same cadre
    (b) The scales of pay of the lower and higher posts are identical
    (c) Junior Officer was drawing more pay than the senior officer by virtue of any advance increments granted to him
    (d) The anomaly should be directly as a result of application of FR 22-C
    [ now FR 22 (I) (a) (1) ]
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  28. Which of the following periods will not be counted for the purpose of increment?
    (a) All kinds of duty
    (b) Joining T time
    (c) E XOL ol without MC for more than six months
    (d) Foreign service
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  29. Who is competent to issue a certificate under FR 26 (b) (ii) in case of an official officiating in a higher post for the leave periods excluding EXOL ?
    (a) Leave S anctioning Authority (b) Competent Authority
    (c) Appointing Authority (d) Head of Office
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  30. From when will all kinds of leave excluding E eXol without Medical Certificate count for increment?
    (a) 22-1-1963 (b) 1-4-1976 (c) 1-4-1972 (d) 22-10-1963
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  31. Which of the following does not qualify for grant of honorarium to
    a Government servant?
    (a) The work should be special and of an occasional or intermittent nature
    (b) A temporary increase in work
    (c) The work should be either laborious or of such special merit
    (d) The work should be undertaken with the prior consent of the Government
    .
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  32. When can an L DC be considered for promotion to a higher post?
    (a) After 3 years
    (b) After passing T typing test or getting exemption
    (c) After 5 years
    (d) After 10 years
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  33. Who is competent to grant Advance I ncrement?
    (a) Authorities competent to create a post (Permanent / T temporary)
    (b) Head of the Office
    (c) Head of the Department
    (d) Finance S ecretary
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  34. Identify the cases for which powers under FR 27 are not to be invoked for grant of premature increments?
    (a) As reward for meritorious work
    (b) In disregard of the advice given by the Ministry of Finance in any individual case for fixation of pay
    (c) In disregard of the normal rules governing fixation of pay except in cases of hardship or where the circumstances are unusual
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  35. How is the advance increment granted to S stenographers of subordinate offices on qualifying speed test in shorthand at 100/120 w.p.m. treated for the purpose of pay fixation?
    (a) Treated as pay for all purposes
    (b) Treated as a separate element
    (c) Treated for a specified period
    (d) Granted separate element till change to the next cadre
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  36. How many additional increments (qualification pay) are granted to nursing staff possessing qualifications like B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, B,Sc. Nursing / Post Basic / Post Certificate and M.Sc.
    Nursing?
    (a) 2 increments (b) 3 increments
    (c) 4 increments (d) 6 increments
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  37. Match the following from A to B:
    Incentive for acquiring higher qualification
    (A)
    Lumpsum
    incentive
    (B)
    `
    (i) Ph.D. in the field relevant to the functions of the
    Government servant 1. 4,000
    (ii) On passing final examination of Institute of Chartered
    Accountants of India / Cost and Works Accountants
    of India / Institute of Chartered Financial Analysts of India 2. 10,000
    (iii) On passing final examination of Institute of Company
    Secretaries of India 3. 2,000
    (iv) On passing intermediate examination of Institute of
    Company Secretaries of India 4. 8,000
    (a) (i)-2 (ii)-4 (iii)-1 (iv)-2
    (b) (i)-1 (ii)-4 (iii)-3 (iv)-2
    (c) (i)-3 (ii)-4 (iii)-2 (iv)-1
    (d) (i)-1 (ii)-2 (iii)-3 (iv)-4
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  38. A Government servant drawing pay at 46,200 in Level 6 from 1-2-2017 was promoted to Level 7 involving higher responsibilities on 1-5-2017. Fix his pay on 1-5-2017 in Level 7. (a) 49,000 (b) 47,600 (c) 46,200 (d) ` 50,500
    Multiple choice questions 11
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  39. Where should the Medical Certificates of Fitness produced on first appointment be kept after making the necessary entry?
    (a) In safe custody along with other documents connected with service
    (b) Service Book of the Official
    (c) APAR of the Official
    (d) Separate Guard Book
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  40. Powers of the P president have been delegated to administrative ministries to authorize the drawal of pay and allowances in relaxation of FR 10 for a period not exceeding ……………………….. months in respect of fresh appointment to Government service without medical certificate of health.
    (a) Six (b) Four (c) Eight (d) Two
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  41. When was the incentive scheme of advance increments for acquiring professional qualifications,viz.,AICA, ICWA, etc., been replaced by one-time lumpsum incentive?
    (a) 1-1-1995 (b) 31-1-1995 (c) 1-1-1996 (d) 1-4-1996
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  42. The scheme of granting advance increment to S senior Auditors / senior Accountants in I iA and AD for qualifying in the incentive examination was introduced from ………………………….
    (a) April, 1991 (b) January, 1992
    (c) April, 1990 (d) July,1992
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  43. Whose special orders are necessary for regulation of pay in case
    a Government servant’s promotion or appointment is found to be erroneous?
    (a) President of I ndia
    (b) Appointing Authority
    (c) Head of the Department
    (d) Concerned Ministry
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  44. What are the elements to be taken into account for the purpose of assessment of licence fee of a Government residence?
    (a) Sanitary fittings
    (b) Water supply
    (c) Electric Installations and fittings
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  45. A Government servant holding a post in the pay Level 10 was formally
    appointed from 1-3-2017 to hold additional charge of another post in the
    same office in the same cadre as a temporary measure for three months.
    What is his entitlement for the period of his additional charge?
    (a) 25% of additional pay
    (b) Honorarium of 1,000 per month (c) A lumpsum of 500 per month
    (d) No additional pay / remuneration
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  46. Which Fundamental Rule imposes a restriction on a Government servant,
    whose duties involve carrying out scientific or technical research, from
    applying for a patent for an invention made him?
    (a) FR 48 (b) FR 48-A (c) FR 49 (d) FR 50
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  47. Whose concurrence is necessary for a Government servant, holding charge of another post for a period exceeding three months, to obtain
    payment of the additional post?
    (a) Head of the Department
    (b) Department of Personnel and Training (c) Finance Ministry
    (d) Concerned Ministry
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  48. An Assistant Chief Accounts Officer (Group ‘A’) drawing pay of 73,200 in the pay Level 10 is formally appointed to hold charge of Chief Accounts Officer, a higher Group ‘A’ post for the period from 1-3-2017 to 30-4-2017. Fix his pay on 1-3-2017 in the CAO cadre. (a) 75,400 (b) 74,000 (c) 76,200 (d) ` 78,500
    Multiple choice questions 13
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  49. An AAO was appointed to hold full additional charge of vacant post of another AAO for two months in the same office. To which of the following pay is he eligible for that period?
    (a) Special pay of 1,000 (b) Honorarium of 2,000
    (c) Additional pay of ` 1,500 (d) Not eligible for all the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  50. A Central Government officer was asked to hold the additional charge of a higher post in a PSU . C an he avail all the facilities in the PSU s?
    (a) Yes, all facilities as available in PSU
    (b) Excess money to meet their financial obligations
    (c) Can avail additional pay for additional charge in PSU
    (d) Cannot avail facilities in PSU
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  51. A Government servant was awarded punishment under Rule 14 of
    CCS ccs (ccA) Rules. During the currency of the punishment, he was asked to hold additional charge of another higher post for two months. Is the additional charge given to the charged officer in order?
    (a) No bar in giving additional charge
    (b) A person facing disciplinary proceedings is not eligible for holding additional charge
    (c) Additional charge can be given for a lower post
    (d) Additional charge can be given for a maximum period of one month only
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  52. Whose previous approval is necessary for a Government servant deputed out of I ndia on deputation?
    (a) External Affairs Ministry (b) Central Government
    (c) Home Ministry (d) Finance Ministry
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  53. Who can sanction the drawal of the same pay drawn by a Government servant when temporarily deputed for duty out of I ndia?
    (a) Respective Ministry (b) Finance Ministry
    (c) External Affairs Ministry (d) President of I ndia
    GRMO — 3
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  54. What is the pay allowed to a Government servant on deputation out of India?
    (a) Same pay drawn on duty in I ndia at the time of deputation
    (b) Same pay drawn in I ndia in foreign currency
    (c) 50% pay drawn plus deputation allowance
    (d) Double the rate of pay drawn in I ndia
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  55. Will the period of deputation out of I ndia count for increment?
    (a) Counts for increment
    (b) Not counted for increment
    (c) Period of deputation within I ndia will only count for increment
    (d) Counts for increment subject to special sanction of P resident
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  56. An Officer drawing pay at 2,05,100 from 1-1-2017 in the P pay level 15 in the Pay Matrix was deputed out of India for a period of five months from 1-1-2017 to 3 0-6-2017. Determine his pay during the period of deputation out of I ndia- (a) 2,05,400 (b) 2,05,100 (c) 2,11,300 (d) ` 2,11,600
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  57. How many years should be completed for Officers of Central
    Government to be eligible for Foreign service?
    (a) 6 years (b) 10 years (c) 9 years (d) 12 years
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  58. What is the maximum tenure allowed at a stretch for appointment of a Central Government Officer on deputation to International organizations ?
    (a) 6 years (b) 8 years (c) 4 years (d) 5 years
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  59. What is the mandatory “Cooling O off” period required after every period of deputation and foreign service in respect of Joint S secretary and below level officers?
    (a) 3 years (b) 5 years (c) 2 years (d) 1 year
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  60. The total period of Foreign service in I international organizations and Autonomous Bodies, T trusts, etc. not controlled by the Government or
    a private body shall not exceed a maximum of ………….. years in the entire service.
    (a) 10 (b) 7 (c) 5 (d) 4
    Multiple choice questions 15
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  61. What type of work is not covered under grant of honorarium?
    (a) Calculation of I ncome T tax
    (b) Preparation of bills for D.A. arrears
    (c) Convening of DPCs for confirmation, promotion, etc.
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  62. What is the rate of honorarium to MTS / Group ‘D’ Officials when appointed to work as Despatch Driver for a short period in the absence of Despatch Driver?
    (a) 3 0 per day (b) 50 per day
    (c) 10 per day (d) 40 per day
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  63. What is the rate of honorarium for MTS / Group ‘D’ Officials when appointed to work as S staff car Driver for a short period in the absence of S taff C ar Driver?
    (a) 20 per day (b) 80 per day
    (c) 60 per day (d) 50 per day
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  64. Match L ist-A with L ist-B and select the correct option given below—
    List - A
    List - B
    H
    onorarium to Reporters / I interpreters / stenographers for taking
    verbatim reports of the proceedings of P parliament and state legis-
    lature and ad hoc committees, conferences / S steno, Group ‘C’ and
    above of Ministries of C central Government / state Government and Private organizations
    Rate of H onorarium
    (i)
    Reporters / I interpreters of parliament and state
    Legislatures
    1
    45 per day (ii) Reporters of Government of I india offices like ad hoc committees / conferences 2 24 per day
    (iii)
    S
    tenographers (Group ‘C’ and above) of the Ministries /
    attached subordinate offices of the Government of India, S state Governments private organizations and reporters and S tenographers of UT As
    3
    .
    ` 250 per day
    (a) (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-2 (b) (i)-1, (ii)-3, (iii)-2
    (c) (i)-3, (ii)-2, (iii)-1 (d) (i)-2, (ii)-1, (iii)-3
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  65. What is the rate of honorarium for translation from Regional language to H indi / E nglish and vice versa in respect of ordinary material?
    (a) 150 per thousand words (b) 120 per thousand words
    (c) 75 per thousand words (d) 50 per thousand words
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  66. What is the rate of honorarium prescribed for translation from regional language to H hindi / english and vice versa in respect of technical material
    including codes and manuals?
    (a) 150 per thousand words (b) 130 per thousand words
    (c) 100 per thousand words (d) 50 per thousand words
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  67. Match L list-1 with list-2 and select the correct amount of honorarium using the options given below-
    TABLE
    List - 1
    List - 2
    H
    onorarium for guest faculty
    for various categories in
    Central T training E stablishments
    Rate of H onorarium
    (i)
    Serving Officers
    1
    4,000 per session (ii) Non-serving Officers 2 500 per session
    (iii)
    E
    xperts / E minent Resource persons
    3
    .
    ` 1,000 per session
    (a) (i)-2, (ii)-3, (iii)-1 (b) (i)-3, (ii)-2, (iii)-1
    (c) (i)-1, (ii)-2, (iii)-3 (d) (i)-2, (ii)-1, (iii)-3
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  68. What is the rate of honorarium paid to Master T trainers and Recognized Trainers for conducting courses under T trainer Development programme sponsored by the Department of P personnel and training for up to
    4 weeks period?
    (a) 12,500 (b) 10,000 (c) 7,500 (d) 2,500
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  69. What is the rate of honorarium paid to Master T trainers for trainer Development P programme sponsored by Department of personnel and Training for up to 4 weeks programme?
    (a) 5,000 (b) 3 ,000 (c) 7,500 (d) 10,000
    Multiple choice questions 17
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  70. What is the rate of honorarium paid to AAO o for annual closing of
    100 GPF accounts for the year 2016- 17?
    (a) 460 (b) 660 (c) 560 (d) 500
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  71. What is the rate of honorarium for calculation of interest for 100 cpF accounts for the year 2016-2017?
    (a) 43.20 (b) 59.20 (c) 25. 60 (d) 3 5.20
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  72. What is the minimum rate of honorarium per case in respect of an Inquiry Officer serving part-time for departmental proceedings?
    (a) 5,000 (b) 3 ,000 (c) 1,000 (d) 1,500
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  73. What is the maximum rate of T transport Allowance per case paid to
    an Inquiry Officer (retired) for attending departmental disciplinary proceedings?
    (a) 50,000 (b) 45,000 (c) 3 0,000 (d) 40,000
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  74. What is the rate of honorarium per hour to a guest lecturer of a H hindi workshop ?
    (a) 3 00 (b) 200 (c) 240 (d) 175
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  75. What is the maximum rate of honorarium per case for Inquiry Officer
    (serving part-time) in respect of a departmental disciplinary proceedings?
    (a) 7,500 (b) 10,000 (c) 8,000 (d) 6,000
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  76. What are the conditions to be followed for treating training as duty when appointed to a post for which training is essential?
    (a) The training or instruction should be in I ndia
    (b) It is obligatory on the part of the Government to send the persons for training
    (c) The training or instructions should be connected with the post which
    the Government servant is holding at the time of placing him on training
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  77. Express the period commencing from 20th January and ending with
    4th May in terms of months and days for the purpose of definition of Month under FR 9-
    (a) 3 months 15 days (b) 3 months 14 days
    (c) 3 months 16 days (d) 3 months 13 days
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  78. According to FR 9 (30), a T temporary post means a post carrying
    a definite rate of pay sanctioned for a ………..
    (a) Period of 6 months (b) Period of 1 year
    (c) Period of 3 years (d) Limited time
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  79. A Government servant is drawing pre-revised scale at 17,040 ( 12,840 + GP p 4,200) from 1-7-2015. H his post has been upgraded from Grade P pay of 4,200 to 4,600 as a result of the 7th CPC cpc Report. He was promoted on 1-4-2016 to the next higher Grade P pay i.e. 4,800 in L evel 8 of the 7th CPC . Fix his pay on 1-4-2016.
    (a) 46,200 (b) 47,600 (c) 44,900 (d) 49,000
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  80. A Superintendent of Post Offices is drawing pre-revised pay at 16,740 + GP p 4,800 on 3 1-12-2015. the Grade pay of his post was upgraded to 5,400 on 1-1-2016 as a result of the 7th CPC cpc. What is his pay on 1-1-2016 in the upgraded scale in the 7th CPC Matrix? (a) 58,000 (b) 56,900 (c) 47,600 (d) ` 53,100
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  81. When was flat rate licence fee introduced for residential accommodation all over the country?
    (a) 1-1-1986 (b) 1-4-1986 (c) 1-7-1987 (d) 1-1-1987
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  82. What are the items that are not included in the capital cost under FR 45-B?
    (a) Sanitary installations and fittings
    (b) Water supply
    (c) Electric installations and fittings
    (d) All the above
    Multiple choice questions 19
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  83. What is the rate of Standard Licence Fee fixed under FR 45-A?
    (a) 12% (b) 6% (c) 9% (d) 10%
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  84. What percentage is applied for recovery of flat rate licence fee in respect of sub-standard / unclassified accommodation?
    (a) 50% flat rate Licence Fee (b) 80% flat rate Licence Fee
    (c) 75% flat rate Licence Fee (d) 25% flat rate Licence Fee
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  85. What is the rate of damages for the first month for subletting of Type VII Quarter by a Government servant in Delhi?
    (a) 40 times L icence Fee (b) 50 times L icence Fee
    (c) 55 times L icence Fee (d) 60 times L icence Fee
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  86. What is the permissible period of retention of p & t quarters at normal licence fee?
    (a) 2 months (b) 4 months (c) 6 months (d) 8 months
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  87. How many increments (non-absorbable) will be granted to nursing S staff
    working in C central Government hospitals / institutions under the Ministry
    of Health and Family Welfare and possessing the qualification of M.Sc., Nursing?
    (a) One increment (b) Two increments
    (c) Three increments (d) Four increments
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  88. Nursing Staff having qualification of Diploma in Nursing education and Administration is eligible for how many additional increments?
    (a) One increment (b) Two increments
    (c) Three increments (d) Four increments
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  89. Advance increments granted to Stenographers of subordinate offices on qualifying speed test in shorthand at 100 / 120 w.p.m. are treated as pay for all purposes from which date?
    (a) 6-12-2012 (b) 4-10-1975 (c) 7-12-2009 (d) 1-1-2012
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  90. What is the maximum age-limit for which exemption will be granted to Lower Division Clerks in the attached and subordinate offices from passing typing test?
    (a) Above the age of 3 5 years (b) Above the age of 40 years
    (c) Above the age of 45 years (d) Above the age of 50 years
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  91. An LDC was appointed in a subordinate office on completion of 36 years
    of age. H he did not pass the typewriting test up to 40 years. When will he
    be given exemption from typewriting test?
    (a) On completion of 10 years from the date of appointment
    (b) On attaining the age of 45 years
    (c) On attaining the age of 40 years
    (d) On completion of 10 years service as L DC
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  92. What will be the date of next increment in the revised pay structure as per 7th CPC ?
    (a) 1st July (b) 30th June
    (c) Either 1st January or 1st July (d) 31st December
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  93. What is the percentage of marks prescribed for grant of advance increment
    to S senior Auditors / senior Accountants in iA and AD for qualifying in the incentive examination?
    (a) 35% (b) 50% (c) 40% (d) 60%
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  94. Which of the following sentences is correct with respect to grant of lumpsum incentive for acquiring higher qualifications?
    (a) Incentive will not be admissible for qualifications which are essential
    in the Recruitment Rules for the post
    (b) Incentive will not be admissible if Government servant is sponsored by the Government and if he avails study leave
    (c) Incentive will not be admissible if qualification is acquired after induction into service
    (d) All the above
    Multiple choice questions 21
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  95. Identify the wrong sentence with respect to grant of lumpsum incentive
    for acquiring higher qualifications?
    (a) Lumpsum incentive will be granted to qualifications which are
    related to the functions of the post held by the Government servant
    (b) Incentive will not be admissible if an appointment is made in relaxation of the educational qualification
    (c) Incentive will be given even if the qualification was acquired prior
    to induction into service
    (d) The qualifications for grant of incentive should be recognized by
    AICTE or by the Government
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  96. A Junior time scale Group ‘A’ was promoted as sts Group ‘A’ on local
    officiating basis but the prescribed conditions for appointment are not
    fulfilled. How will his pay be fixed?
    (a) Under FR 22 (I) (a) (1) (b) Under FR 35
    (c) Under FR 22-B (1) (d) Under FR 22 (I) (a) (2)
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  97. What is the rate of subsistence allowance to be given to a Government
    servant placed under suspension?
    (a) Half average pay or half pay plus DA, if admissible
    (b) 25% of pay last drawn
    (c) 30% of pay last drawn
    (d) 50% of leave salary
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  98. What is the maximum percentage up to which subsistence Allowance
    can be increased / reduced at the time of review?
    (a) 75% (b) 50% (c) 25% (d) 40%
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  99. When is the first review to be made in respect of a suspended employee
    regarding increasing / reducing of subsistence allowance?
    (a) Within 1 month from the date of suspension
    (b) Within 2 months from the date of suspension
    (c) Within 3 months from the date of suspension
    (d) Within 4 months from the date of suspension
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  100. Is it necessary to obtain a non-employment certificate from a suspended
    employee for grant of Subsistence Allowance?
    (a) Once in three months
    (b) Necessary every month for every claim
    (c) Yes. When S ubsistence Allowance is reviewed
    (d) No certificate is necessary
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  101. What are the items that come under the purview of compulsory deductions from the subsistence allowance?
    (a) Income tax (b) CGHS subscription
    (c) CGEGIS subscription (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  102. Which of the following items should not be deducted from the Subsistence Allowance?
    (a) Recovery of loss to Government (b) GPF subscription
    (c) Court attachments (d) None of the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  103. Which of the items should not be deducted from subsistence Allowance
    except with the Government servant’s written consent?
    (a) Refund of advances from GPF
    (b) PLI P olicy premium
    (c) Co-operative credit society dues
    (d) All the above
    Multiple choice questions 23
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  104. Is a suspended official eligible for licence fee-free concession during
    the period of suspension?
    (a) The licence fee-free concession ceases from the date of suspension
    (b) May be eligible for one month
    (c) May be eligible till his reinstatement
    (d) Yes
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  105. A Government servant, drawing pay at 40,400 in L level 5, was placed under suspension by his C competent Authority from 1-3-2017. What will be his Subsistence Allowance fixed on 1-3-2017? (a) 40,400 (b) 10,100 (c) 20,200 (d) ` 3 0,300
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  106. A Government servant dies while under suspension before the proceedings
    are concluded. H how will the period of suspension be treated and the pay and allowances regulated?
    (a) The entire suspension period will be treated as such and subsistence allowance paid
    (b) The entire period treated as duty and allowed full pay and allowances
    (c) The day of death only be treated as duty and allowed pay and allowances
    (d) The entire period treated as on leave and leave salary allowed
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  107. What is the period of law of limitation restricting payment of arrears of subsistence allowance?
    (a) 5 years (b) 3 years (c) 2 years (d) 6 years
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  108. Can the C competent Authority refuse to pay subsistence Allowance to
    a Government servant as the gravity of offence is very high?
    (a) Yes
    (b) Can refuse 25% of the S ubsistence Allowance
    (c) No
    (d) Can refuse to pay 50%
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  109. What is the normal age of retirement of a Government servant ?
    (a) 55 years (b) 58 years (c) 60 years (d) 62 years
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  110. A Government servant is appointed in the C central Government service on 1-3-1977. H his Date of Birth was 15-6-1957. Determine his date of retirement?
    (a) 30-6-2015 (b) 15-6-2015 (c) 15-6-2017 (d) 30-6-2017
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  111. Match the following:-
    P
    ost
    Age of S uperannuation
    1
    General Duty Medical Officers of CHS
    (i)
    S
    ixty-two years
    2
    Military officer in a Civil Department
    (ii)
    Sixty-five years
    3
    .
    Specialist in medical or scientific fields
    (iii)
    S
    ixty-four years
    4
    E
    minent S cientist of international stature
    (iv)
    S
    ixty years
    (a) 1-(ii), 2-(iv), 3 -(i), 4-(iii) (b) 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3 -(i), 4-(ii)
    (c) 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3 -(iv), 4-(iii) (d) 1-(iii), 2-(i), 3 -(iv), 4-(ii)
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  112. A C cabinet secretary assumed his post on 1-7-2017. his normal date of superannuation is 3 0-6-2018. But the Government of india has given extension in service in public interest. What is his date of retirement after the extension of service?
    (a) 30-6-2019 (b) 30-6-2018 (c) 30-6-2020 (d) 30-6-2021
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  113. What is the maximum age up to which extension of service is granted to S ecretary, Department of Atomic E nergy?
    (a) 62 years (b) 64 years (c) 65 years (d) 66 years
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  114. When was the age of retirement of Government servants raised from
    58 to 60 years?
    (a) 1-1-1996 (b) 13-5-1998 (c) 1-1-1998 (d) 30-6-1998
    Multiple choice questions 25
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  115. Who has the right to retire a Government servant in public-interest by giving him a notice of not less than 3 months?
    (a) President of I ndia (b) Head of Office
    (c) Appropriate Authority (d) Ministry concerned
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  116. Under which Rule a Group ‘A’ or ‘B’ Government servant may, by giving notice of not less than 3 months in writing to the Appropriate Authority, retire from service after he attains the age of 50 years?
    (a) FR 56 (j) (b) FR 56 (k) (c) FR 56 (l) (d) FR 56 (m)
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  117. What is the time-limit within which an alteration of the date of birth can be made?
    (a) Two years from entry into Government service
    (b) Four years from entry into Government service
    (c) Three years from entry into Government service
    (d) Five years from entry into Government service
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  118. If the date of retirement of a Government servant happens to be a closed holiday, what will be his date of relinquishment of charge?
    (a) The closing day of the previous working day
    (b) The afternoon of the holiday
    (c) The next working day of the following month
    (d) He shall retire the next normal working day
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  119. Under what circumstances can an Appropriate Authority withhold permission to a Government servant seeking voluntary retirement under FR 56 (k) and (m)?
    (a) When judicial proceedings on charges which may amount to grave misconduct are pending
    (b) If the charge-sheet has been issued and the disciplinary proceedings are pending
    (c) If the Government servant is under suspension
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  120. What are the entitlements permissible to a Government servant deputed on Foreign service?
    (a) Increment and P romotion (b) Leave S alary
    (c) Pension (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  121. What are the contributions payable to the lending authority when
    a Government servant is sent on Foreign service in I ndia?
    (a) Contribution towards the cost of pension
    (b) Contribution on account of cost of leave salary
    (c) Contribution to P rovident Fund
    (d) Repayment of H ouse Building Advance
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  122. When is pension contribution and leave salary contribution paid to the Parent Department by the Foreign employer?
    (a) Within 30 days from the end of the financial year
    (b) Within 15 days from the end of the financial year
    (c) Within 45 days from the end of the financial year
    (d) Within 20 days from the end of the financial year
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  123. Comment:—
    A Gazetted Officer on Foreign service with a Public Sector Undertaking is sanctioned leave on the basis of eligibility by the advice of his C cAO.
    (a) CAO of the P public sector undertaking is not competent to give advice for sanction of leave
    (b) CAO of the P public sector undertaking is competent to give advice for sanction of leave
    (c) Competent Authority of the P parent Department can only sanction the leave
    (d) The P public sector undertaking can sanction leave in consultation with P arent Department
    Multiple choice questions 27
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  124. Who will bear the transit pay of a Government servant transferred from one foreign employer to another without reverting to Government
    service?
    (a) Foreign employer to whom the employee proceeds on transfer
    (b) Parent Department
    (c) Foreign employer from where he is transferred
    (d) Government servant
    Answer

    Answer: (a

  125. What are the other benefits available in addition to Pay and Allowances to a Government servant on deputation to S ikkim?
    (a) LTCltc
    (b) CE A
    (c) Residential rent-free accommodation of the appropriate scale,
    if available
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  126. Who is responsible to watch the leave salary contribution and pension contribution in respect of Temporary Government servant and officers of I RS who do not hold lien on any particular post?
    (a) DDO of the P arent Department
    (b) Accounts Officer of the Parent Department
    (c) DDO of the Borrowing Department
    (d) Accounts Officer of the Borrowing Department
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  127. Name the country to which the Government of I india have waived the pension contribution in case of transfer of Government servants on Foreign service?
    (a) Nepal (b) Bhutan (c) Pakistan (d) China
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  128. A Government servant transferred on foreign service may not without the sanction of the ………………………, accept a pension or gratuity from his foreign employer in respect of such service-
    (a) External Affairs Ministry (b) Central Government
    (c) Home Ministry (d) Foreign S ecretary of I ndia
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  129. What is the percentage rate of leave salary contribution in respect of all
    classes of Government servants?
    (a) 10% of pay drawn in Foreign service
    (b) 15% of pay drawn in Foreign service
    (c) 20% of pay drawn in Foreign service
    (d) 11% of pay drawn in Foreign service
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  130. Mr ‘X” drawing Pay of 69,000 in Pay L level 10 from 1-7-2016 is transferred on foreign service to Delhi Municipal Corporation with effect from 1-1-2017. During foreign service he has to receive 10% deputation allowance in Pay level 10 ( i.e. 69,000). He is governed
    by CCS ( leave) Rules, 1972. He returned to the Parent Department on
    1-7-2017. Find out the leave Salary contribution for the period from
    1-1-2017 to 30-6-2017.
    (a) 7,590 per month (b) 8,349 per month
    (c) 6,900 per month (d) 8,280 per month
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  131. A Government servant goes on leave for 2 months without resuming
    duty in the Parent Department after reverting from foreign service. Who
    will pay the L S/Pension contributions during the period of leave?
    (a) Foreign employer
    (b) Contributions will be discontinued from the date of reversion
    (c) Employee concerned
    (d) Question of contribution does not arise
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  132. What is the basis for deriving the average annual cost in respect of the post of uDC for recovery of cost when an addition to a regular establishment is made under the provision of FR 127?
    (a) 1.95 times (b) 1.70 times (c) 1.90 times (d) 2.00 times
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  133. What is the rate of interest on overdue contributions of leave salary and
    pension ?
    (a) 2 P per day per 100 (b) 3 P per day per 100
    (c) 4 P per day per 100 (d) 5 P per day per 100
    Multiple choice questions 29
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  134. Who is competent to sanction leave to a Government servant in foreign service out of I ndia?
    (a) Parent Department (b) Foreign employer
    (c) President of I ndia (d) Appointing Authority
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  135. How will rounding off of foreign service contributions be made?
    (a) Nearest rupee
    (b) Next higher rupee
    (c) Nearest P aise
    (d) Fractions of a rupee will be ignored
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  136. Who is competent to regulate the amount of remuneration to a Government
    servant transferred to foreign service?
    (a) Central Government
    (b) Respective H ead of the Department
    (c) Respective Head of the Office
    (d) Appointing Authority
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  137. How is pension contribution calculated and which statement given below defines it?
    (a) Group of service to which the Government servant belongs
    (b) The length of service of the Government servant
    (c) Basic P pay of the post held at the time of proceeding on foreign service
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  138. Which periods will be taken into account for computing length of service for calculation of pension contribution?
    (a) Leave without pay (b) Overstayal of leave
    (c) Joining T time (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  139. What is the percentage of pension contribution in respect of a Group ‘A’ Officer proceeding on foreign service with 7 to 8 years of service?
    (a) 9% (b) 10% (c) 11% (d) 12%
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  140. Identify from the following, the officials not covered under the orders of deputation within I ndia?
    (a) Members of the All I ndia S ervices
    (b) Officers appointed on deputation to posts of C central staffing Schemes
    (c) Deputation to posts operated outside I ndia
    (d) All the above cadres
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  141. What types of appointments will not be treated as deputation / foreign service?
    (a) Permanent appointment made by T transfer
    (b) Temporary appointment made on the basis of personal requests of employees
    (c) Arrangements necessitated by S staff ……………………………………. arising on re-organizations of offices on the same or different stations
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  142. How many options are available for fixation of pay on deputation / foreign service?
    (a) Two (b) Three
    (c) Four (d) One
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  143. What is the time-limit to exercise option for fixation of pay on deputation /
    foreign service?
    (a) Three months from the date of joining
    (b) Four months from the date of joining
    (c) Six months from the date of joining
    (d) One month from the date of joining
    Multiple choice questions 31
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  144. Under what circumstances can an employee revise his option for pay fixation during deputation?
    (a) When he/she receives pro forma promotion
    (b) When he/she is reverted to a lower grade in the parent cadre
    (c) When the scale of pay of the parent post is revised
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  145. What is the rate of deputation allowance in case of deputation within the same station i.e., within the H eadquarters ?
    (a) 5% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 2,000 per month (b) 2 1/2% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 2,000 per month
    (c) 4% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 2,000 per month (d) 3% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 2,000 per month
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  146. What is the rate of deputation allowance in case of deputation out of the station i.e. other than H eadquarters?
    (a) 5% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 2,000 per month (b) 10% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 4,000 per month
    (c) 7 1/2% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 3 ,500 per month (d) 12% of Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 4,500 per month
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  147. An Officer was deputed and opted for deputation allowance. He was asked to work in a particular project where the borrowing department is allowed project allowance. Is the officer eligible to draw project allowance in addition to deputation allowance?
    (a) Not eligible to draw project allowance
    (b) He can drawn either project allowance or deputation allowance
    (c) 50% of project allowance is admissible in addition to deputation allowance
    (d) Project allowance is admissible in addition to deputation allowance
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  148. Can an officer on deputation draw the deputation allowance on his personal pay drawn in the Parent Department when he has opted for
    deputation allowance during deputation?
    (a) No
    (b) Deputation allowance is allowed on personal pay
    (c) Personal Pay is admissible if he continues to draw his pay in the
    parent department
    (d) If he draws deputation allowance, he cannot draw personal pay
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  149. What are the allowances admissible with the mutual consent of the lending and borrowing organization?
    (a) HRA / Transport Allowance (b) TA
    (c) CEA / L TC (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  150. What type of Medical facilities are available in case of an official on
    deputation?
    (a) Medical facilities available in the borrowing department
    (b) Medical facilities available in the parent department
    (c) Can opt in either parent department / deputation department
    (d) Lumpsum claim allowed in the borrowing department
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  151. A Central Government servant went on deputation to a Central Public
    Sector undertaking / State PSU / AB. Who will bear the LS / PS contributions?
    (a) The borrowing department
    (b) The lending department
    (c) The employee himself
    (d) Either by the employee or by the borrowing organization
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  152. What are the conditions absolutely necessary in public interest for grant of extension up to 5th year in deputation?
    (a) Prior approval of the lending authority
    (b) Prior approval of the UPSC / S tate P ublic S ervice C ommission
    (c) Prior approval of Appointment C ommittee of C abinet (ACC )
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  153. How many months’ advance notice is to be given to the lending Ministry /
    Department and the employee concerned for premature reversion of deputationist to parent cadre?
    (a) Six months N otice (b) Four months N otice
    (c) Three months N otice (d) No N otice period required
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  154. Who is competent to give prior concurrence for any relaxation of the terms and conditions in respect of deputation / foreign service?
    (a) Ministry of Finance
    (b) Ministry of borrowing department
    (c) Ministry of lending department
    (d) Department of P ersonnel and T training
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  155. What is the maximum period of extension that can be granted on deputation?
    (a) 7 years at a stretch (b) 8 years at a stretch
    (c) 9 years at a stretch (d) 10 years at a stretch
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  156. What is the maximum period for which deputation allowance is allowed in case an extension of deputation given at a stretch for 7 years?
    (a) 7 years (b) 5 years (c) 3 years (d) 6 years
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  157. What is the mandatory cooling off period after every deputation / foreign service?
    (a) Six years (b) Three years (c) Four years (d) Five years
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  158. Whose approval is necessary for relaxing the mandatory cooling off period after every period of deputation?
    (a) Minister-in-charge of the cadre authority of the officer
    (b) Lending Authority
    (c) Borrowing Authority
    (d) Department of P ersonnel and T training
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  159. What is the maximum age-limit of an officer for selection on deputation /
    foreign service?
    (a) Below the age of 58 years
    (b) Below the age of 55 years
    (c) Below the age of 45 years
    (d) Below the age of 56 years
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  160. What is the penal provision in the event of the officer overstaying for any reason whatsoever during deputation period?
    (a) Overstayal will not count for pension
    (b) Overstayal will not count for increment
    (c) Officer will be liable for disciplinary action
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  161. What are the conditions to be observed by the Department for sending proposals to the DoP&T t for extension in period of deputation / foreign service?
    (a) Approval of Minister-in-charge obtained
    (b) Approval of UPSC / ACC , if required
    (c) NOC from Parent Department and consent of the official concerned
    (d) All the above
    Multiple choice questions 35
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  162. What is the Deputation Duty Allowance in respect of officers of Central Government / Autonomous Body appointed on the personal staff of Ministers?
    (a) 10% of the Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 4,000 per month (b) 15% of the Basic P pay subject to a maximum of 4,000 per month
    (c) 20% of the Basic P ay subject to a maximum of 5,000 per month (d) 7 ½ % of the Basic P pay subject to a maximum of 3 ,000 per month
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  163. Who will approve all cases of tour abroad of the officers of the level of Secretary to the Government of I ndia?
    (a) Ministry of E xternal Affairs
    (b) Foreign S ecretary
    (c) Screening C ommittee of S ecretaries
    (d) Home Ministry
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  164. Who is competent to approve the proposal relating to security personnel accompanying the P president, Vice-President and prime Minister on trips abroad?
    (a) Prime Minister’s Office
    (b) Foreign S ecretary
    (c) Foreign S secretary in consultation with F.A. (Ministry of external Affairs)
    (d) Home S ecretary
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  165. What is the deputation cost for one week in case of training of officers below the level of Joint S ecretary and equivalent in abroad?
    (a) Not to exceed 1.5 lakhs (b) Not to exceed 1 lakh
    (c) Not to exceed 75,000 (d) Not to exceed 2 lakhs
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  166. What are the conditions to be ensured by the sponsoring department for fulfilment by the sponsored candidate while formulating proposals for training of Government servants under the financially-aided schemes
    (eg. C olombo P lan)?
    (a) He should serve at least 4 years after training
    (b) He should have completed minimum 5 years of service
    (c) He should possess adequate background in the field of training
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  167. What is maximum period of transit time sanctioned to Government servants stationed outside Delhi and deputed for training abroad?
    (a) 6 days (b) 7 days
    (c) 4 days (d) 10 days
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  168. What is quantum of pay payable to a Government servant on deputation abroad?
    (a) Full pay and allowance which he would have drawn had he remained on duty in I ndia
    (b) Pay and deputation allowance
    (c) 50% of pay and allowance which he would have drawn had he remained on duty in I ndia
    (d) 25% of pay and allowance which he would have drawn had he remained on duty in I ndia
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  169. A Government servant was deputed abroad for training for a period of
    6 months. How many months will the official be eligible to claim HRA at the station from where he was deputed for training?
    (a) 3 months
    (b) six months
    (c) 4 months
    (d) First 2 months
    Multiple choice questions 37
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  170. Identify the wrong statement in respect of retention of Government accommodation by a Government servant proceeding on deputation for training abroad?
    (a) A Government servant proceeding on deputation abroad can retain the accommodation allotted to him for a maximum period of six months.
    (b) The licence fee for the period of deputation will be the same rate at which it would have been charged had he not gone on deputation.
    (c) Where period of deputation is more than six months, he shall be charged licence fee at market rate.
    (d) A Government servant can retain the accommodation as long as he completes the training abroad irrespective of the duration.
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  171. What is the entitled class of accommodation by Air in case of members of Parliament, officers of and above the rank of Secretaries when travelling on duty to, within and from the country / countries of accreditation?
    (a) Standard First C lass (b) Tourist (Economy C lass)
    (c) Club C lass (d) Business C lass
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  172. Match L list-I with list-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists:
    List-I List-II
    Name of the Lumpsum Awards for
    Examination passed passing the E xam
    (i) Prabodh E xamination 1. 3 ,000 (ii) Praveen E xamination 2. 1,600
    (iii) Pragya E xamination 3. 1,500 (iv) Hindi S tenography E xamination 4. 2,400
    (a) (i)-2, (ii)-3, (iii)-4, (iv)-1 (b) (iii)-3, (iv)-2, (i)-2, (ii)-2
    (c) (ii)-4, (i)-3, (iv)-3, (iii)-1 (d) (iii)-1, (i)-4, (iv)-4, (ii)-4
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  173. What is the maximum amount of cash amount scoring 90% and passing Hindi P ragya E xam through H indi T teaching S cheme?
    (a) 1,800 (b) 2,400 (c) 1,600 (d) 1,200
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  174. What is the percentage of marks fixed for grant of personal pay in
    the form of one increment for passing H hindi typewriting through
    correspondence course?
    (a) 80% of marks (b) 75% of marks
    (c) 70% of marks (d) 90% of marks
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  175. Which kind of officer / official is eligible to get personal pay for passing Prabodh H indi examination?
    (a) Gazetted Officers only
    (b) Non-Gazetted Officials
    (c) Temporary Government servants
    (d) Permanent Non-Gazetted Officials
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  176. The S steno-typists and stenographers whose monther tongue is not Hindi, will be granted personal pay equal in amount to ……… increments on passing the H indi S tenography examination.
    (a) One (b) Two (c) Four (d) Three
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  177. When will the personal pay be granted to the official for passing Hindi examination?
    (a) From the date of declaration of result
    (b) Date of issue of order for grant of personal pay
    (c) The first of the month following the month in which results of examination are announced
    (d) From the date of examination
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  178. What is the percentage of personal pay taken for drawal of H hRA for passing H indi examination?
    (a) 50% of personal pay will be taken
    (b) 75% of personal pay will be taken
    (c) 100% of personal pay will be taken
    (d) Not to be taken into account for drawal of H RA
    Multiple choice questions 39
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  179. A C central Government servant drawing pay in the pay Matrix in level 5
    @ 42,800 was deputed to another Central Government Office in the P pay level 6 on 15-7-2016 for a period of years. Fix his pay on 15-7-2016. (a) 44,900 (b) 44,100 (c) 46,200 (d) ` 42,300
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  180. An Assistant Accounts Officer of the Director of Postal Accounts, Chennai drawing pay of 60,400 in L level 8 of the pay Matrix from 1-1-2017 is appointed on deputation at EPF office, Chennai in Level 9 on 10-7-2017 as Accounts Officer and opted for Cadre Pay. Fix his pay on 10-7-2017 in the AO’s Cadre on joining at EPF office, Chennai. (a) 62,200 (b) 65,200 (c) 62,200 + 3 ,110 (d) ` 60,400 + 3 ,020
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  181. What is the rate of H honorarium to part-time instructors engaged under Hindi T teaching scheme in respect of H indi-typewriting per trainee?
    (a) 20 per month per T trainee (b) 3 0 per month per T trainee
    (c) 15 per month per T trainee (d) 25 per month per T trainee
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  182. What is the rate of remuneration to part-time instructors engaged under Hindi T teaching scheme in respect of H indi S tenographer per trainee?
    (a) 3 0 per month per trainee (b) 60 per month per trainee
    (c) 40 per month per trainee (d) 50 per month per trainee
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  183. CCS Joining T time Rules applies to ?
    (a) All C entral Government servants appointed in C ivil services
    (b) Railway employees
    (c) Government servants, paid out of contingencies
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  184. Under what circumstances are the Central Government servants eligible
    to avail Joining Time?
    (a) To join the new post in a new station
    (b) Transfer on same post to another station
    (c) Transfer from one post to another post in the same station
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  185. Is a surplus staff transferred from one post to another under re-
    deployment of surplus staff eligible for Joining Time?
    (a) Actual transit time admissible
    (b) One day Joining Time is eligible
    (c) Dependent upon the place of posting
    (d) Eligible as per Joining Time Rules
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  186. The joining time availed by a Central Government servant appointed
    to a post under Central Government on the result of a competitive exam
    or interview will be ………………..
    (a) treated as Joining Time (b) treated as loss of pay
    (c) treated as leave eligible (d) treated as Casual L eave
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  187. A Government servant is transferred from one office to another office in
    the same department in the same station. Can the Government servant
    avail Joining Time?
    (a) No Joining Time is admissible
    (b) Usual joining time as per transfer
    (c) Actual time taken to join will be treated as joining time
    (d) One Day Joining Time is admissible
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  188. A Government servant was transferred from Station ‘A’ and relieved on
    5-7-2017 afternoon to join Station ‘B’. Distance from Station A to B is
    550 kms. When can he join Station ‘B’ after availing his eligible JT?
    (a) 16-7-2017 (b) 15-7-2017 (c) 17-7-2017 (d) 14-7-2017
    Multiple choice questions 41
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  189. How many days of joining time is admissible if a Government servant is transferred from S tation ‘X’ to ‘Y’ with a distance of 999 kms.?
    (a) 12 days (b) 10 days (c) 15 days (d) 8 days
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  190. An Administrative Officer of a Central Government Department is transferred from S station ‘A’ to station ‘B’ with a distance of 1,001 kms? How many days of joining time is he eligible for ?
    (a) 12 days (b) 15 days (c) 10 days (d) 9 days
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  191. A Senior Administrative Grade Officer is transferred from Station ‘X’ to ‘Y’ with a distance of 3 ,000 kms. he undertakes his journey by
    Air I ndia. I ndicate the number of days of Joining T time?
    (a) 15 days (b) 12 days (c) 10 days (d) 5 days
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  192. A HAG Officer is transferred from Station ‘K’ to Station ‘M’ with a
    distance of 4,050 kms. H he performed his journey for 250 kms, by road (transfer necessarily involved continuous travel by road for more than 200 kms). Remaining distance by Air. H how many days of Joining time is he eligible?
    (a) 10 days (b) 12 days (c) 15 days (d) 18 days
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  193. How many additional days of Joining T time over and above the normal Joining T time is allowed to a Government servant transferred to
    North-Eastern Region (NE R)?
    (a) 5 days (b) 6 days (c) 4 days (d) 2 days
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  194. Who is competent to sanction extension of Joining T time up to the maximum of 3 0 days beyond the limits of normal Joining T time?
    (a) Head of Office (b) Head of Department
    (c) Appointing Authority (d) Leave S anctioning Authority
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  195. Joining T time may be combined with the following leave except …………
    (a) Earned L eave (b) Half P ay L eave
    (c) Casual L eave (d) EXOL
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  196. What is the pay entitlement of a Government servant during Joining
    Time?
    (a) Pay last drawn in the old post at the time of relinquishment of charge
    (b) Pay in the N ew Post
    (c) No Pay
    (d) Leave Salary
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  197. Which allowance is not admissible during Joining Time?
    (a) HRA
    (b) Conveyance Allowance
    (c) Dearness Allowance
    (d) Special Allowance for Child Care
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  198. What are the allowances available during Joining Time?
    (a) House Rent Allowance (b) Dearness Allowance
    (c) CCA (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  199. A Government servant was transferred from Station ‘A’ to Station ‘B’
    and relieved from the old Station on 29-6-2016 and joined in the N new
    Station ‘B’ on 10-7-2016 after availing JT. He was drawing pay in the Pay Level 6 @ 43,600 at the time of relief in the old station. His pay after increment on 1-7-2016 was @ 44,900 . What is his pay during Joining Time?
    (a) 44,900 (b) 43,600 (c) 21,800 (d) 22,450
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  200. An Officer is transferred from Kolkata to Port Blair. Is he eligible for
    Joining Time?
    (a) Eligible for the actual time taken by the Steamer subject to the maximum of 7 days
    (b) 10 days
    (c) 12 days
    (d) 15 days
    Multiple choice questions 43
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  201. How will the transit period be treated in case of transfer at own request?
    (a) May be sanctioned regular leave to cover the transit period
    (b) Treated as break in service
    (c) Treated as dies non
    (d) Treated as absence
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  202. Identify the allowance which was not abolished by the S seventh central Pay C ommission—
    (i) Desk Allowance
    (ii) Special Allowance for C hild C are for Women with Disabilities
    (iii) Headquarters Allowance
    (iv) Special Allowance to those engaged in P arliament Work
    (a) (i) and (iv) (b) (i) and (iii)
    (c) (ii) and (iv) (d) (i) and (ii)
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  203. What is the rate of special allowance paid to women with disabilities for child care?
    (a) 4,000 (b) 3,000 (c) 2,000 (d) 1,000
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  204. How many increments are granted when two consecutive stages are bunched during fixation of pay in the S seventh central pay Commission?
    (a) One (b) two (c) three (d) four
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  205. Identify the rate of allowance given as E xtra Work Allowance—
    (a) 2% (b) 4% (c) 6% (d) 8%
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  206. What is the maximum period for which E extra Work Allowance is granted?
    (a) Four years (b) Three years (c) Two years (d) One year
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  207. What is the rate of N non-practising Allowance paid to medical posts for
    which medical qualifications are prescribed as an essential qualification?
    (a) 40% (b) 30% (c) 20% (d) 10%
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  208. Is there any maximum limit on the sum of pay and NP npA? if yes, what is the limit?
    (a) No limit (b) Yes, 5,00,000 (c) Yes, 2,50,000 (d) Yes, ` 2,37,500
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  209. In case of transfer to a lower post under FR 15 (a) on his/her own request, the pay of a Government servant holding a post on regular basis will be fixed in the revised pay at the stage …………….. the pay drawn in the higher level of the post held regularly.
    (a) equal to (b) higher to (c) lower to (d) one half of
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  210. What is the rate of Postgraduate Allowance paid to officers possessing PG Diploma, recognized under I ndian Medical C ouncil Act, 1956?
    (a) 2,250 (b) 3,250 (c) 1,350 (d) 1,550
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  211. The P pay and Allowance of a Government servant who is dismissed from service cease from—
    (a) The date of dismissal
    (b) The date of suspension
    (c) The date from which he has been proved to be guilty by C competent Authority
    (d) The date of dismissal of his appeal against his dismissal
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  212. A Government servant can be transferred to Foreign S ervice only if—
    (a) It is not against his will
    (b) The duties to be performed can be rendered by a Government servant
    (c) He holds a post paid from general revenues
    (d) He accepts the restrictions, if any imposed by the Government
    Multiple choice questions 45
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  213. Determine the rate of P personal pay to be granted to a Government servant who has undergone sterilization operation on 12-8-2017. H his pay in the P ay Matrix is 61,300 in L evel 10. (a) 1,800
    (b) 3% of 61,300 (c) 1,700
    (d) Allowance for adoption of small family norms abolished with effect from 1-7-2017
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  214. Appointment of meritorious sportspersons can be made to any post in—
    (a) Group ‘A’ (b) Group ‘B’
    (c) Group ‘C’ (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  215. Arrange the following competitions in the order of their preference for recruitment of sportspersons—
    (i) Candidates who have represented a S state / ut in senior / Junior Level N ational C hampionship
    (ii) Candidates who have represented a U university in an inter-University C ompetition
    (iii) Candidates who have been awarded N national Award in physical efficiency under National Physical Efficiency Drive
    (iv) Candidates who have represented the country in an I international Competition with the clearance of the Department of Youth Affairs and S ports
    (a) (iv), (i), (ii) and (iii) (b) (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)
    (c) (i), (iv), (iii) and (ii) (d) (ii), (iii), (iv) and (i)
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  216. Identify the S sport which does not qualify for appointment of meritorious sportspersons—
    (a) Cycling (b) Rowing
    (c) Motor S ports (d) Wrestling
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  217. Who will decide the number of increments to be granted on the basis of performance shown by the employee?
    (a) The Disciplinary Authority for the post
    (b) The Authority competent to create the post
    (c) The leave sanctioning authority
    (d) None of the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  218. A medal winning performance in sports events is to be awarded by which of the following?
    (a) Three increments (b) Out-of-turn promotion
    (c) Transfer to any place of choice (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  219. Define the number of out-of-turn promotions to be allowed in the entire service career of a sportsperson for excellence in I international / national sports events—
    (a) One (b) Two (c) Three (d) Four
    Answer

    Answer: (a)

  220. Define the number of increments that may be granted in the entire career of Referees / U mpires who excel at the I nternational L evel—
    (a) Two (b) Three (c) Four (d) Five
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  221. What is ‘excellence’ according to orders on facilities and concessions
    to sportspersons?
    (a) Participating and achieving 1st, 2nd or 3rd position in the finals of sporting events of N national / international importance when or more individuals or teams participate
    (b) Participating and achieving 1st position in the finals of a sporting event of N national / international importance when or less individuals or teams participate
    (c) Both (a) and (b)
    (d) Neither (a) nor (b)
    Multiple choice questions 47
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  222. What is the time-limit within which a concerned Administrative
    Ministry / Department must consider a sportsperson for out-of-turn promotion?
    (a) One month from the date of occurrence of event
    (b) Two months from the date of occurrence of event
    (c) Three months from the date of occurrence of event
    (d) There is no time-limit
    Answer

    Answer: (b)

  223. Name the travel concessions available to central Government employees for participating in sporting events of N national / international importance—
    (a) Travel by First class by train for events within I ndia
    (b) Economy class by air for international events held outside I ndia
    (c) DA under the rules as on tour for the periods, treating the same
    as on duty
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  224. Who are the members eligible to participate in the award scheme for giving innovative and workable suggestions that would lead to financial savings, improved efficiency and public satisfaction?
    (a) All Government employees
    (b) Members of P ublic
    (c) Consumer O rganizations, C itizen Associations, etc.
    (d) All the above
    Answer

    Answer: (d)

  225. Who will give the award under the award scheme for innovative and workable suggestions?
    (a) Department of E xpenditure
    (b) Department of P ensioners’ Welfare
    (c) Department of Administrative Reforms and P ublic Grievances
    (d) Department of S ocial Welfare
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

  226. How many C central Government operational staff will be awarded for
    outstanding performance based on the total staff strength of the
    Department / Ministry. Match the following:—
    No of persons eligible Total staff strength
    for awards
    (i) One 1. Between 1 lakh and 5 lakhs
    (ii) Two 2. More than 5 lakhs
    (iii) Three 3. Up to 1 lakh
    (a) (i)-3, (ii)-1, (iii)-2 (b) (i)-2, (ii)-3, (iii)-1
    (c) (i)-1, (ii)-2, (iii)-3 (d) (i)-3, (ii)-2, (iii)-1
    Answer

    Answer: (c)

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