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CCS (Conduct) Rules 1964 Important MCQ Quiz

1. Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 came into force in the
year?
(A) 1965
(B) 1964
(C) 1966
(D) 1967

2. CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, shall apply to which among the following

category of employees?
(A) every person appointed to a civil service in connection with the affairs of
the Union
(B) civilian in Defence Service
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

3. Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules, 1964 shall not be applicable to?
(A) a railway servant
(B) a member of an All India Service
(C) Gramin Dak Sevak in Department of Posts
(D) All the above

4. “The Government” under CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 means?

(A) Central Government
(B) State Government
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above

5. “Members of family” in relation to a Government servant under

CCS(Conduct) Rules 1964 includes?
(A) the wife or husband whether residing with the Government servant or
not
(B) son or daughter or step-son or step-daughter of the Government
servant and wholly dependent on him
(C) any other person related, whether by blood or marriage to the
Government servant or to the Government servant’s wife or husband, and
wholly dependent on the Government servant
(D) All the above

6. Which among the following does not fall under the category of “Members
of family” in relation to a Government servant under CCS(Conduct) Rules
1964?
(A) wife or husband, as the case may be, separated from the Government
servant by a decree or order of a competent Court
(B) child or step-child who is no longer in any way dependent on the
Government servant
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

7. “Government servant” is defined under which section of CCS(Conduct)

Rules 1964?
(A) Section 1
(B) Section 2
(C) Section 3
(D) Section 4

8. As per Section 3 of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, Every Government

servant shall at all times?
(A) maintain absolute integrity
(B) maintain devotion to duty
(C) do nothing which is unbecoming of a Government servant
(D) All the above

9. After the Central Civil Services (Conduct) (Third Amendment) Rules,

2014, Section 3(1) ie. “Every Government servant shall at all times”,
contains how many items?
(A) 3
(B) 9
(C) 15
(D) 21

10. Which Section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 states that “Oral direction
to subordinates shall be avoided, as far as possible. Where the issue of
oral direction becomes unavoidable, the official superior shall confirm it in
writing immediately thereafter”?
(A) Section 3(2)(i)
(B) Section 3(2)(ii)
(C) Section 3(2)(iii)
(D) Section 3(2)(iv)

11. As per CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964, it shall be the duty of the __ to

confirm the oral direction in writing?
(A) Dealing Assistant
(B) Official superior
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of these

12. Which among the following shall be deemed to be lacking in devotion to

duty within the meaning of clause (ii) of sub-rule (1) of CCS(Conduct) Rules
1964?
(A) A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task assigned
to him within the time set for the purpose
(B) A Government servant who habitually fails to perform the task with the
quality of performance expected of him
(C) Both A and B
(D) Neither A and B

13. Promptness and Courtesy is mentioned under which section of

CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?
(A) Section 2(1)
(B) Section 3A
(C) Section 3B
(D) Section 3C

14. Government’s policies regarding age of marriage, Preservation of

environment, protection of wildlife and cultural heritage are discussed
under which section of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964?
(A) Observance of Government’s policies [Section 3.B]
(B) Promptness and Courtesy [Section 3.A]
(C) Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women [[Section 3C]
(D) All the above

15. “Sexual harassment” as defined in Section 3-C of CCS(Conduct) Rules,

1964 includes?
(A) physical contact and advances
(B) a demand or request for sexual favours
(C) any other unwelcome physical, verbal, non-verbal conduct of a sexual
nature
(D) All the above
Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules

1. CCS Conduct Rules come into force on

A. 1965

B. 1964

C. 1956

D. 1942

2. CCS Conduct Rules apply to

A. Every person appointed to a civil service

B. Every civilian in defense service

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

3. CCS conduct Rules not apply to

A. a railway servant as defined in Section 3 of the Indian Railways

Act, 1890

B. a person holding a post in the Railway Board and is subject to the

Railway Services (Conduct) Rules

C. holding any post under the administrative control of the Railway

Board or of the Financial Commissioner of Railways

D. a holder of any post in respect of which the President has, by a

general or special order, directed that these rules shall not apply

E. a member of an All India Service

F. All the above

4. Short title, commencement and application defined in _____ of CCS

conduct rules.

A. Sec 2.

B. Sec 3.

C. Sec 1.
 D. Sec 4.

5. Definitions are defined in ______of CCS Conduct rules

A. Sec 2.

B. Sec 3.

C. Sec 1.

D. Sec 4.

6. Members of family in relation to a Government servant is defined in

Rule___

A. Rule 2(a)

B. Rule 2(b)

C. Rule 2(c)

D. Rule 2(d)

7. Government means in CCS Conduct Rules

A. State government

B. Central government

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

8. Every government servant shall at all times

A. Maintain absolute integrity

B. Maintain devotion to duty

C. Do nothing which is unbecoming of a government servant

D. All the above

9. In sec 3-A of CCS Conduct rules explained

A. Observance of Government’s policies

B. Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women

C. Promptness and Courtesy

D. All the above

10.No Government servant shall

 A. In the performance of his official duties, act in a discourteous

manner

B. In his official dealings with the public or otherwise adopt dilatory

tactics or willfully cause delays in disposal of the work assigned to

him

C. Both the A & B

D. None of these

11.Observance of Government’s policies defined in ____of CCS Conduct rules

A. Sec 3-A

B. Sec 3-B

C. Sec 3-C

D. Sec 3-D

12.Prohibition of sexual harassment of working women defined in ____of CCS

Conduct rules.

A. Sec 3-A

B. Sec 3-B

C. Sec 3-C

D. Sec 3-D

13.For the purpose of Sec 3-C of these rule “sexual harassment” includes

such unwelcome sexually determined behavior whether directly or

otherwise as:-

A. Physical contact as advances

B. Demand or request for sexual favors

C. Sexually colored remarks

D. Showing any pornography; or any other unwelcome physical,

verbal or nonverbal conduct of a sexual nature

E. All the above

14.Mark the correct option

 A. Govt servant who may be convicted in a criminal court to inform

his official superiors of the fact of his conviction and the

circumstances

B. Failure ton the part of any Govt servant so to inform his official

superiors will render him liable to disciplinary action on this

ground alone

C. Govt servant who may arrested for any reason to intimate the fact

of his arrest and the circumstances connected therewith to his

official superior promptly even though he might have subsequently

been released on bail.

D. All the above

15.Mark the incorrect option

A. To joining educational institution by Govt servants outside normal

office hours should be take prior permission before joining

educational institutions or courses of studies for universities

degree

B. Participation in Shramadan organized by govt department or the

Bharath sevak samaj can be permitted

C. Participation in shramadan or bharat sevak samaj such activity

does not interfere with the performance of this official duties

D. None of these

16.The following activities are requiring permission/sanction

A. To enroll as member of St. John Ambulance brigade

B. To join territorial Army

C. To join foreign language classes conducted by indo-foreign cultural

organization

D. All the above

17.The following act, conduct and commissions of a Government servant

amount to misconduct:-
 A. If the act or conduct is prejudicial or likely to be prejudicial to the

interests of the master or to the reputation of the master

B. If the act or conduct is inconsistent or incompatible with the due or

peaceful discharge of his duty to his master

C. If the act or conduct of a servant makes it unsafe for the employer

to retain him in service

D. All the above

18.The following omissions of a Government servant amount to misconduct :-

A. Willful insubordination or disobedience, whether alone or in

combination with others, to any lawful and reasonable order of a

superior

B. Habitual late attendance

C. Habitual absence without permission and overstaying leave

D. Conviction by a criminal court

E. All the above

19.Employment of near relatives of Government servants in companies or

firms defined in ____of CCS Conduct rules.

A. Sec 3

B. Sec 4

C. Sec 5

D. Sec 6

20.Mark the correct option

A. No Govt. servant shall use his position or influence directly or

indirectly to secure employment for any member of his family in

any company.

B. A Govt. servant shall, as soon as he becomes aware of the

acceptance by a member of his family o an employment in any

company or firm, intimate such acceptance to the prescribed

authority.
 C. Both A & B

D. None of these

21.Elections defined in _____of CCS Conduct rules

A. Sec 3

B. Sec 4

C. Sec 5

D. Sec 6

22.Rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 provides that a Government servant

shall not be a member of any political pary

A. Rule 5(1)

B. Rule 5(2)

C. Rule 5(3)

D. Rule 5(4)

23.Mark the incorrect option

A. A Govt. servant qualified to vote at such election may exercise his

right to vote.

B. A Govt servant shall canvass or otherwise interfere with or

use his influence in connection with or take part in an

election in legislature election only

C. Govt servant endeavour to prevent any member of his family form

taking part in elections.

D. None of these

24.The following action by a Govt servant does not amount of contravention

of rule 5(4)

A. Making normal arrangement during election tours o ministers to

enable them to carry out their responsibilities as ministers.

B. Arrangements by district officer for affording normal courtesies

and security to Ministers on their visits connected with election

campaign.
 C. A only

D. All the above

25.Mark the correct option

A. Prior permission is required to join Bharat sevak samaj

B. Participation of Govt servants in the Indo-Foreign cultural

organizations to be avoided

C. Mere intimation sufficient to join samyukta sadachar samiti

D. Prior permission necessary to join foreign language classes

conducted by Indoforeign cultural organizations.

E. All the above

26.Joining of Associations by Government servants defined in _____of CCS

Conducts rules

A. Sec 3

B. Sec 4

C. Sec 5

D. Sec 6

27.Demonstration and Strikes defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules

A. Sec 7

B. Sec 4

C. Sec 5

D. Sec 6

28.Strikes includes

A. Mass abstention from work without permission

B. Refusal to work overtime where such overtime work is necessary in

the public interest

C. Resort to practices or conduct which is likely to result in or results

in the cessation or substantial retardation o work in any

organization. What are called go-slow, sit-down, pen-down, stay-in

etc
 D. All the above

29.Connection with press or other media defined in _____of CCS Conducts

rules

A. Sec 8

B. Sec 7

C. Sec 9

D. Sec 10

30.A government servant, in the bona fide discharge of his official duties,

can publish a book as per rule___

A. Rule 8(1)

B. Rule 8(2)

C. Rule 8(3)

D. Rule 8(4)

31.Criticism of Government defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules

A. Sec 8

B. Sec 7

C. Sec 9

D. Sec 10

32.Criticism of Govt means and includes

A. Which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or

recent policy or action of the Central Government or a State

Government

B. Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the

Central Govt. and the Government of any State

C. Which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the central

government and the Government o any foreign state

D. All the above

33.Evidence before committee defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules

A. Sec 8
 B. Sec 7

C. Sec 9

D. Sec 10

34.Rule 10 of CCS Conduct rules not apply to:-

A. Evidence given at an enquiry before an authority appointed by the

Govt, Parliament or a State Legislature

B. Evidence given in any judicial enquiry

C. Evidence given at any departmental enquiry ordered by authorities

subordinate to the government

D. All the above

35.Any Government servant may give evidence in any judicial enquiry as per

rule ______of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964,

A. Rule 10(3)(a)

B. Rule 10(3)(b)

C. Rule 10(3)(c)

D. Rule 10(3)(d)

36.Rule 11 of CCS Conduct rules explained

A. Evidence before committee

B. Unauthorized communication of information

C. Election

D. Gift

37.Unauthorized communication of information means and include:-

A. To which he is not authorized to have access.

B. Which he is not authorized to keep in his personal custody

C. Both A & B

D. None of these

38.The conduct of a government servant regarding raising of Subscrition is

discussed in rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964:

A. Rule 10
 B. Rule 11

C. Rule 12

D. Rule 13

39.Subscription includes

A. Contributions

B. Funds

C. Collection in cash

D. All the above

40.Gift defined defined in _____of CCS Conducts rules

A. Sec 11

B. Sec 12

C. Sec 10

D. Sec 13

41.As per CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 a government servant holding Group C

post can accept gift worth Rs ___ on occassions such as weddings

anniversaries funerals or other religious functions:

A. Rs 1000/-

B. Rs 2000/-

C. Rs 5000/-

D. Rs 10000/-

42.Rule 13-A of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 deals with ___

A. Subscription

B. Dowry

C. indebtedness

D. Gifts

43.Rule___of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about a Government servant

subletting of Government accommodation

A. Rule15(A)

B. Rule15(B)
 C. Rule15(C)

D. Rule15(D)

44.Rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 regulates the lending and

borrowing of money by Government servants;

A. Rule 15

B. Rule 16

C. Rule 17

D. Rule 18

45.According to rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 no governmet servat

shall speculate in any stock of shares, securities or other investments

A. Rule 15

B. Rule 16

C. Rule 17

D. Rule 18

46.Rule ___of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about insolvency and

habitual indebtedness:

A. Rule 15

B. Rule 16

C. Rule 17

D. Rule 18

47.Rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about a Government

servant possessing movable, immovable and valuable property

A. Rule 15

B. Rule 16

C. Rule 17

D. Rule 18

48.No government servatn shall employ to work any child below the age of

14 years as per rule____ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964

A. Rules 22(a)
 B. Rules 22(b)

C. Rules 22(c)

D. Rules 22(d)

49.A government servant shall not use any intoxiacating drink or drug to

excess as per rule ___ of CCS (Counduct) Rules 1964:

A. Rules 22(a)

B. Rules 22(b)

C. Rules 22(c)

D. Rules 22(d)

50.This Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about interpretation of

CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964

A. Rule 21

B. Rule 22

C. Rule 23

D. Rule 24

51.This Rule of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about delegation of

Powers

A. Rule 21

B. Rule 22

C. Rule 23

D. Rule 24

52.Rule___ of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 speaks about Repeal and saving

A. Rule 22

B. Rule 23

C. Rule 24

D. Rule 25

53.In this part of CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964 the prevention of corruption Act

1988 is reproduced:

A. Appendix-I
 B. Appendix-II

C. Appendix-III

D. Appendix-IV

MCQ on CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965

Questions we covered in this Part 1

1. Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965

came into force on?

2. What does CCA in CCS(CCA) Rules,1965 stand for?

3. Provisions of CCS CCA Rules,1965 is applicable to whom among the

following?

4. “Commission” as defined in section 2 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 means?

5. “Government servant’ ass defined in CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 includes?

6. CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 shall not be applicable to?

7. As per CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 all appointments to Central Civil Services,

Group ‘A’ and Central Civil Posts, Group ‘A’, shall be made by?

8. CCS (CCA) Rules, 1965 contains how many parts?

9. Appointing Authority is defined in which part of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

10. Rule 10 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 defines?

1. Who among the following may place a Government servant under

suspension (i) appointing authority (ii) any authority to which appointing
authority is subordinate (iii) disciplinary authority (iv) any other authority
empowered in that behalf by the President
2. What is the effect of suspension where a penalty of dismissal, removal or
compulsory retirement from service imposed upon a Government servant
under suspension is set aside in appeal or on review

3. Under which among the following acts can a Government Servant be

placed under suspension: (i) regular late coming to office (ii) desertion of
duty (iii) offence or conduct involving moral turpitude (iv) refusal or
deliberate failure to carry out written orders of superior officers

4. A Government servant shall be deemed to have been placed under

suspension if he is detained in custody for a period exceeding

5. Government Servants under suspension shall be eligible for?

6. Under what circumstances can a Government Servant be placed under

suspension

7. Order of suspension made or deemed to have been made shall be

reviewed on the recommendation of the Review Committee within ____
days of suspension?

8. Extension of suspension at a time shall not be for a period exceeding?

9. Headquarters of a Government servant under suspension shall be?

10. Government servant who may be arrested should immediately intimate

the fact of his arrest and the circumstances connected therewith to?

1. Central Government Civil posts are classified into __ after

implementation of Seventh CPC
(A) Two
(B) Three
(C) Four
(D) Five

2. Within the meaning of Rule 11, which of the following does not amount to
a penalty?
(A) Stoppage of a Government servant at the efficiency bar
(B) Compulsory retirement
(C) Withholding of increments
(D) Withholding of promotion
3. How many minor penalties are prescribed under Rule 11 of CCS(CCA)
Rules,1965?
(A) Five
(B) Four
(C) Six
(D) Three

4. Under which among the following circumstances, review of suspension

not become necessary on completing 90 days of suspension?
(A) Deemed suspension
(B) Under detention
(C) If it is not validated
(D) None of the above

5. Which among the following does not come under minor penalty as
defined in CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?
(A) Warning
(B) Censure
(C) withholding of promotion
(D) withholding of increments of pay

6. From the following, choose which comes under the minor penalty
(A) Compulsory retirement
(B) Dismissal from service
(C) Reduction by one stage for a period not exceeding three years
without cumulative effect
(D) Termination of the service under CCS (Temporary) Rules, 1965

7. Which among the following shall ordinarily be a disqualification for future

employment under the Government?
(A) compulsory retirement
(B) removal from service
(C) dismissal from service
(D) All the above

8. A Government servant is appointed to a higher post on ad hoc basis

against a short-term vacancy. Can he be allowed to continue in the ad hoc
appointment when a disciplinary proceeding is initiated against him?
(A) He shall be allowed to continue
(B) He shall be reverted to the post held by him on a regular basis
(C) He can be given an option between (a) and (b)
(D) None of the above
9. Under Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 which among the following is a
major penalty
(A) Withholding of increment of a Government servant for his failure to pass
any Departmental exam as per Recruitment Rules
(B) Withholding of promotion
(C) Recovering from pay of the whole or part of any recurring loss to the
Government caused by the official’s negligence
(D) Reduction to a lower time scale of Pay, Grade, Post or Service for
a period specified in the order of penalty, which shall be a bar to his
promotion

10. Penalties is defined in which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?

(A) Rule 9
(B) Rule 10
(C) Rule 11
(D) Rule 12

11. Reduction to a lower stage in the time-scale of pay by one stage for a
period not exceeding __ years, without cumulative effect and not adversely
affecting his pension shall be treated as minor penalty?
(A) three years
(B) two years
(C) one year
(D) four years

12. Which among the following shall not amount to a penalty within the
meaning of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?
(A) stoppage of a Government servant at the efficiency bar
(B) compulsory retirement of a Government servant in accordance with the
provisions relating to his superannuation or retirement
(C) termination of the services of a temporary Government servant in
accordance with Central Civil Services (Temporary Service) Rules, 1965
(D) All the above

13. If a Government servant had committed a misconduct during his earlier

employment, what action should be taken against him in his present
employment?
(A) Should be warned
(B) Render him unfit and unsuitable for continual in service
(C) Salary should be withheld for a specific period
(D) Can be awarded a penalty

14. What action should be proposed, if a temporary Government servant

had furnished false information or produced a false certificate in order to
secure appointment?
(A) Should be warned
(B) Pay and allowances should not be drawn
(C) Should be terminated immediately
(D) Should be asked to submit resignation

15. If an official is to be penalised under CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 which

among the following penalty should atleast be imposed?
(A) Warning
(B) Censure
(C) Withholding of increments
(D) Recovery from pay

1. If as a result of disciplinary proceedings any of the prescribed

punishments (e.g., censure, reduction to a lower post, etc.) is imposed on a
Government servant, a record of the same should invariably be kept in?
(A) Personal File
(B) confidential roll
(C) service records
(D) All the above

2. Imposition of which among the following penalty does not by itself debar
the Government servant concerned from being considered for promotion?
(A) Censure
(B) Recovery from pay
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above

3. A Government servant was awarded a punishment of reduction to a

lower stage for two years. T he reduction was from Level 7 to Level 5 in the
P ay Matrix. T he reduction in stage was to operate for three years to
postpone all future increments. Comment.
(A) Punishment can be awarded for reduction only to one level
(B) The extent of punishment cannot exceed the period specified for
reduction
(C) Punishment cannot postpone all future increments
(D) None of the above

4. Under which of the following circumstances, the leave sanctioning

authority cannot mark the day as “dies non”?
(A) When an official remains absent from duty without prior information
(B) When an official comes late and works throughout the day during the
office hours
(C) When on duty in office, the official leaves the office without proper
permission
(D) When an official remains in office, but refuses to perform duty assigned
to him

5. An Assistant Supdt.of Posts was initially recruited in Government

Servant in the cadre of Postal Assistant. When the disciplinary authority
decides to impose the major penalty of reduction to a post in a lower time
scale, grade, service or to post, the the officer can be reduced in rank
maximum up to?
(A) Multi Tasking Staff Only
(B) Postman Only
(C) Postal Assistant Only
(D) None of the above

6. A Government servant whose date of increment is 1 January 2022 is

imposed with a penalty of withholding of one increment by issue of
punishment order, dated 3 September 2021. Indicate the date from which
the penalty takes effect from
(A) 3 September 2021
(B) 1 July 2021
(C) 1 July 2022
(D) 1 January 2022

7. A Disciplinary Authority imposed a penalty withholding of next increment

for a period of 3 years on Mr. X vide Punishment Order, dated 1-6-2013.
Specify the number of increments to be withheld
(A) One
(B) Two
(C) Three
(D) Four

8. Disciplinary Authorities is specified in which Section of the CCS(CCA)

Rules 1965?
(A) Rule 10
(B) Rule 11
(C) Rule 12
(D) Rule 13

9. Who among the following is empowered to impose any of the penalties

specified in Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965 on any Government
servant?
(A) Union Public Service Commission
(B) Prime Minister of India
(C) Governor of the concerned State
(D) President of India

10. Any of the penalties specified in Rule 11 of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965 may
be imposed on a Government Servant by?
(A) appointing authority
(B) authority specified in the schedule in this behalf
(C) any other authority empowered in this behalf by a general or special
order of the President
(D) Either A or B or C

11. From the following, which are the powers that cannot be exercised by
an officer who is appointed to perform the current duties of an
appointment?
(A) Administrative powers
(B) Financial powers
(C) Statutory powers
(D) Technical powers

12. What happens to the disciplinary proceedings started by a disciplinary

authority (A) in respect of a Government servant when the latter is
transferred to the jurisdiction of another disciplinary authority (B) even
though the said Government servant continues to be in the same service?
(A) it is not necessary for disciplinary authority (B) to start de novo
proceedings by framing and delivering fresh articles of charge to the
concerned official
(B) He can carry on with the enquiry proceedings at the point where the
transfer of the accused Officer was effected
(C) Both A and B
(D) None of the above

13. A penalty under Rule 11 can be imposed only by

(A) Appellate Authority
(B) Reviewing Authority
(C) Any other Authority
(D) Punishing (Disciplinary) Authority

14. Can a Disciplinary Authority who is not competent to impose the

penalty specified in Rule 11 institute disciplinary proceedings against any
Government servant?
(A) Yes
(B) No
(C) Yes. Under the direction of the superior authority
(D) None of these
15. Under which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, a disciplinary authority
empowered to impose only minor penalty may institute major penalty
proceedings against the said Government Servant?
(A) Rule 11(1)
(B) Rule 12(5)
(C) Rule 13(2)
(D) Rule 14(5)

Answers

1. (B) confidential roll

2. (C) Both A and B

3. (B) The extent of punishment cannot exceed the period specified for
reduction

4. (B) When an official comes late and works throughout the day during the
office hours

5. (C) Postal Assistant Only

6. (D) 1 January 2022

7. (C) Three

8. (C) Rule 12

9. (D) President of India

10. (D) Either A or B or C

11. (C) Statutory powers

12. (C) Both A and B

13. (D) Punishing (Disciplinary) Authority

14. (B) No

15. (C) Rule 13(2)

1. On receipt of the articles of charge, the Government servant shall be

required to submit his written statement of defence, if he so desires, within
a period of?
(A)7 days
(B)10 days
(C)15 days
(D)30 days
Ans: (C)15 days

2. On receipt of the articles of charge, the Government servant shall be

required to submit?
(A)Documents which he propose to submit
(B)written statement of defence
(C)the date from which he is ready to attend the inquiry
(D)All the above
Ans: (B)written statement of defence

3. Time for submission of written statement of defence may be further

extended for a period not exceeding ______ days at a time for reasons to
be recorded in writing?
(A)10 days
(B)5 days
(C)15 days
(D)3 days
Ans: (C)15 days

4. Where it is proposed to hold an inquiry against a Government servant

under this rule and rule 15, the disciplinary authority shall draw up or cause
to be drawn up
(A)the substance of the imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour into
definite and distinct articles of charge
(B)a statement of the imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour in support
of each article of charge
(C)a list of documents by which, and a list of witnesses by whom, the
articles of charge are proposed to be sustained
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

5. Procedure for imposing major penalties is covered under which Rule of

CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?
(A)Rule 13
(B)Rule 14
(C)Rule 15
(D)Rule 16
Ans: (B)Rule 14
6. Who shall be deemed to be the inquiring authority appointed by the
disciplinary authority, to inquire into complaint of sexual harassment within
the meaning of rule 3 C of the Central Civil Services (Conduct) Rules,
1964?
(A)Complaints Committee established in each Ministry or Department or
Office for inquiring into such complaints
(B)Head of the office
(C)A Vigilance Committee of the Department
(D)Disciplinary Authority himself
Ans: (A)Complaints Committee established in each Ministry or Department
or Office for inquiring into such complaints

7. If the Disciplinary Authority decides to proceed against a Govt.Servant

under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, he shall deliver or cause to be
delivered to the Government servant?
(A)a copy of the articles of charge
(B)the statement of the imputations of misconduct or misbehaviour
(C)a list of documents and witnesses by which each article or charges is
proposed to be sustained
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

8. What is the maximum time allowed / awarded to a Government servant

to appear before Inquiring Authority after the receipt of Article of Charge by
the Inquiring Authority ?
(A)10 working days
(B)7 working days
(C)30 working days
(D)20 working days
Ans: (A)10 working days

9. Under no circumstances, the extension of time for filing written statement

of defence shall exceed _____days from the date of receipt of articles of
charge?
(A)60 days
(B)30 days
(C)45 days
(D)90 days
Ans: (C)45 days

10. Under which Rule the Disciplinary Authority shall act, after recording its
findings on each charge taking such evidence as it may think fit?
(A)Rule 14
(B)Rule 15
(C)Rule 11
(D)Rule 13
Ans: (B)Rule 15

11. Under Rule 14 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, the disciplinary authority,

where it is not the inquiring authority, need not forward to the inquiring
authority?
(A)A copy of the Article of Charge and the statement of imputation of
misconduct or misbehaviour
(B)copy of the statements of witness, if any referred to in sub-rule (3)
(C)A copy of the order of appointing ‘Presenting Officer’
(D)A written brief of the case with directions for conducting Inquiry
Ans: (D)A written brief of the case with directions for conducting Inquiry

12. Which among the following with regard to appointment of Defence

Assistant is correct?
(A)Government servant may take the assistance of any other Government
servant posted in any office either at his headquarters or at the place where
the inquiry is held
(B)Government Servant may not engage a legal practitioner for the
purpose, unless the Presenting Officer appointed by the disciplinary
authority is a legal practitioner
(C)Government servant may take the assistance of any other Government
servant posted at any other station, if the inquiring authority having regard
to the circumstances of the case, and for reasons to be recorded in writing,
so permits.
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

13. When can the Disciplinary Authority inquire into truth of any imputation
of misconduct or misbehaviour against a Government servant ?
(A)When there is a ground established
(B)When there is an anonymous complaint received
(C)Can inquire even when there is no ground established
(D)On an oral complaint received
Ans: (A)When there is a ground established

14. Where the disciplinary authority itself inquires into any article of charge
or appoints an inquiring authority for holding an inquiry into such charge, it
may, by an order, appoint a Government servant or a legal practitioner, to
be known as the?
(A)Assistant Inquiry Authority
(B)Adhoc Disciplinary Authority
(C)Assistant Government Servant
(D)Presenting Officer
Ans: (D)Presenting Officer

15. If no written statement of defence is submitted by the Government

servant, the disciplinary authority?
(A)may itself inquire into the articles of charge
(B)if it considers it necessary to do so, appoint, under subrule (2), an
inquiring authority for the purpose
(C)Both A and B
(D)None of these
Ans: (C)Both A and B

1. Under which among the following circumstance, can a charged

Government Servant engage a legal practitioner as defence assistant? i.
Presenting Officer appointed by the disciplinary authority is a legal
practitioner ii. when the disciplinary authority, having regard to the
circumstances of the case, so permits
(A)Only i is correct
(B)Only ii is correct
(C)Both i and ii are correct
(D)Both i and ii are incorrect
Correct answer
(C)Both i and ii are correct

2. Under Rule 14 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965, Government servant shall

not take the assistance of any other Government servant who
has __ pending disciplinary cases on hand in which he has to give
assistance?
(A)three
(B)two
(C)five
(D)four
Correct answer
(A)three

3. If the Government servant applies orally or in writing for the supply of

copies of the statements of witnesses the inquiring authority shall furnish
him with such copies as early as possible and in any case not later
than _ days before the commencement of the examination of the witnesses
on behalf of the disciplinary authority?
(A)Five
(B)Ten
(C)Three
(D)Fifteen
Correct answer
(C)Three

4. As per Rule 14(13) of CCS(CCA) Rules,1965 on receipt of the requisition

every authority having the custody or possession of the requisitioned
documents shall produce the same or issue a non-availability certificate
before the Inquiring Authority within __ of the receipt of such requisition?
(A)15 days
(B)one month
(C)two months
(D)10 days
Correct answer
(B)one month

5. After the conclusion of the inquiry as envisaged under Rule 14 of the

CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, a report shall be prepared and it shall contain?
(A)the articles of charge and the statement of the imputations of
misconduct or misbehaviour
(B)the defence of the Government servant in respect of each article of
charge
(C)an assessment of the evidence in respect of each article of charge and
findings on each article of charge and the reasons therefor
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

6. The inquiring authority, where it is not itself the disciplinary authority,

shall forward to the disciplinary authority the records of inquiry which shall
NOT include?
(A)the report prepared by it
(B)the oral and documentary evidence produced in the course of the inquiry
(C)written briefs, if any, filed by the Presenting Officer or the Government
servant or both during the course of the inquiry
(D)TA bill preferred by the Charged Government Servant during the course
of the inquiry
Correct answer
(D)TA bill preferred by the Charged Government Servant during the course
of the inquiry

7. The Inquiring Authority should conclude the inquiry and submit his report
within a period of _ months from the date of receipt of order of his
appointment as Inquiring Authority?
(A)Three Months
(B)Six Months
(C)Nine Months
(D)12 months
Correct answer
(B)Six Months

8. Where it is not possible for the Inquiry Authority to adhere to the time
limit of completion of enquiry, the Inquiring Authority may record the
reasons and seek extension of time from the?
(A)Presenting officer
(B)Reviewing Authority
(C)Appellate Authority
(D)disciplinary authority
Correct answer
(D)disciplinary authority

9. Disciplinary authority may allow an additional time not

exceeding __ months for completion of the Inquiry, at a time under Rule 14
of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?
(A)one month
(B)three months
(C)six months
(D)nine months
Correct answer
(C)six months

10. Rule 15 of the CCS(CCA) Rules,1965 is about?

(A)Action on inquiry report
(B)Procedure for imposing minor penalties
(C)Communication of Orders
(D)Common Proceedings
Correct answer
(A)Action on inquiry report

11. Government servant on receipt of a copy of inquiry report shall be

required to submit his written representation or submission to the
disciplinary authority within _____days, irrespective of whether the report is
favourable or not to the Government servant?
(A)10 days
(B)5 days
(C)30 days
(D)15 days
Correct answer
(D)15 days
12. In every case where it is necessary to consult the Union Public Service
Commission, the Disciplinary Authority shall forward or cause to be
forwarded to the Commission for its advice along with?
(A)a copy of the report of the Inquiring Authority together with its own
tentative reasons for disagreement
(B)comments of Disciplinary Authority on the representation of the
Government servant on the Inquiry report and disagreement note
(C)Both a and b
(D)None of the above
Correct answer
(C)Both a and b

13. Procedure for imposing minor penalties is mentioned in which Rule of

CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?
(A)Rule 14
(B)Rule 18
(C)Rule 16
(D)Rule 20
Correct answer
(C)Rule 16

14. Orders made by the disciplinary authority under CCS(CCA) Rules 1965
shall be communicated to the Government servant under?
(A)Rule 17
(B)Rule 21
(C)Rule 19
(D)Rule 23
Correct answer
(A)Rule 17

15. As per Rule 18 of the CCS(CCA) Rules 1965, where two or more
Government servants are concerned in any case, disciplinary action
against all of them may be taken in a common proceeding. Who is/are
competent to order the same? i. President ii. authority competent to impose
the penalty of dismissal from service on all such Government servants
(A)Only i
(B)Only ii
(C)Both i and ii
(D)Neither i or ii
Correct answer
(C)Both i and ii

1. “Common Proceedings” is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(CCA) Rules,

1965?
Rule 18
Rule 21
Rule 24
Rule 37
Correct answer
Rule 18

2. Under Common Proceedings as mentioned in Rule 18 of CCS(CCA)

Rules 1965, If the authorities competent to impose the penalty of dismissal
on such Government servants are different, an order for taking disciplinary
action in a common proceeding may be made by the?
Appellate Authority
Head of the Department
highest of such authorities with the consent of the others
President of India
Correct answer
highest of such authorities with the consent of the others

3. Rule 19 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 mention about?

Common Proceedings
Communication of Orders
Special procedure in certain cases
Provisions regarding officers lent to State Governments
Correct answer
Special procedure in certain cases

4. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to common

proceedings under Rule 19 of CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965? i. it is resorted
where any penalty is imposed on a Government servant on the ground of
conduct which has led to his conviction on a criminal charge ii. Government
servant may be given an opportunity of making representation on the
penalty proposed to be imposed before any order is made in a case
Only i is correct
Only ii is correct
Both i and ii are correct
None of the above are correct
Correct answer
Both i and ii are correct

5. In case where Government servant is on deputation to another

department or to a State Government, who among the following shall have
the powers of the appointing authority for the purpose of placing such
Government servant under suspension and of the disciplinary authority for
the purpose of conducting a disciplinary proceeding against him?
Parent Department
borrowing authority
Central Vigilance Commission Only
As decided by the President of India
Correct answer
borrowing authority

6. As per Rule 20 of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965 in the event of a difference

of opinion between the borrowing authority and the lending authority, the
services of the Government servant shall be replaced at the disposal of
the?
borrowing authority
lending authority
Either A or B
highest of such authorities with the consent of the others
Correct answer
lending authority

7. Appeal is mentioned in which Part of the CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?

Part 5
Part 10
Part 3
Part 7
Correct answer
Part 7

8. Under Rule 22 of the CCS(CCA) Rules,1965, no appeal shall lie

against?
any order made by the President
any order of an interlocutory nature or of the nature of a step-in-aid of the
final disposal of a disciplinary proceeding, other than an order of
suspension
any order passed by an inquiring authority in the course of an inquiry under
Rule 14
All the above
Correct answer
All the above

9. Against which among the following, no appeal lies under the provisions
of the CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?
an order of suspension made or deemed to have been made under rule 10
an order imposing any of the penalties specified in rule 11
any order passed by an inquiring authority in the course of an inquiry
an order enhancing any penalty, imposed under rule 11
Correct answer
any order passed by an inquiring authority in the course of an inquiry

10. An appeal lies against which among the following under CCS(CCA)
Rules,1965?
an order which denies or varies to his disadvantage his pay, allowances,
pension or other conditions of service as regulated by rules or by
agreement
an order which interprets to his disadvantage the provisions of any such
rule or agreement
an order reverting him while officiating in a higher service, grade or post, to
a lower service, grade or post, otherwise than as a penalty
All the above
Correct answer
All the above

11. “Appellate Authority” is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(CCA)

Rules,1965?
Rule 21
Rule 30
Rule 34
Rule 24
Correct answer
Rule 24

12. What is the period of limitation of appeal under Rule 25 of the

CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965?
30 days
45 days
60 days
90 days
Correct answer
45 days

13. Under which among the following circumstances, an appellate authority

may entertain the appeal after the expiry of the limitation period of 45 days?
if the appellant was on tour to a foreign country
if the appellant had requested extension for filing appeal on receipt of the
order
if it is satisfied that the appellant had sufficient cause for not preferring the
appeal in time
All the above
Correct answer
if it is satisfied that the appellant had sufficient cause for not preferring the
appeal in time

14. Which among the following is not correct with regard to appeal
preferred under CCS(CCA) Rules,1965?
Every person preferring an appeal shall do so separately and in his own
name
The appeal shall be presented to the authority to whom the appeal lies
It shall contain all material statements and arguments on which the
appellant relies, shall not contain any disrespectful or improper language
The authority which made the order appealed against shall wait for the
orders of the appellate authority before forwarding to the concerned
authority
Correct answer
The authority which made the order appealed against shall wait for the
orders of the appellate authority before forwarding to the concerned
authority

15. An appellate authority has which among the following powers while
disposing an appeal preferred under the provisions of the CCS(CCA)
Rules,1965? i. he can pass orders confirming, enhancing, reducing, or
setting aside the penalty ii. he can pass orders remitting the case to the
authority which imposed or enhanced the penalty or to any other authority
with such direction as it may deem fit in the circumstances of the case
Only i
Only ii
Either i or ii
None of the above
Correct answer
Either i or ii
 CCS [Leave] Rules, 1972
1. Central Civil Services (Leave)Rules, 1972 came into force on?

 1 December 1972
 1 April 1973
 1 June 1972
 1 July 1972

2. Central Civil Services (Leave)Rules, 1972 shall not apply to?

 Railway servants
 persons paid from contingencies
 members of the All India Services
 All the above

3. Central Civil Services (Leave)Rules, 1972 shall be applicable to?

 Government servants appointed to the civil services

 Employees of non-statutory departmental canteens
 Government Servants appointed in subordinate of Central Government
 All the above

4. CCS (Leave) Rules,1972 shall not apply to a person serving under Central
Government on deputation from a servant Government

 for a limited duration

 for the entire service thereafter
 from the date of joining state Government
 None of these

5. How many schedules does the CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 contain?

 One
 Two
 Three
 Four

6. “Date of retirement” or “date of his retirement” in relation to a Government

servant, means?

 afternoon of the last day of the month in which the Government servant attains
the age prescribed for retirement
 forenoon of the last day of the month in which the Government servant attains
the age prescribed for retirement
 afternoon of the last working day of the month in which the Government
servant attains the age prescribed for retirement
 forenoon of the last working day of the month in which the Government
servant attains the age prescribed for retirement

7. “Foreign service” under CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 means?

 service in which a Government servant is employed in a foreign Government

with the permission of the state
 service in which a Government servant receives his pay from a NGO
 service in which a Government servant receives his pay with the
sanction of Government from any source other than the Consolidated
Fund of India or the Consolidated Fund of any State
 service in which a Government Servant receives pay while the on training
abroad

8. An authority competent to grant leave is contained in the

 First schedule
 Second Schedule
 Rule 3
 Third Schedule

9. “Vacation Department” under CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 means?

 a department which works during vacation

 a department or part of a department, to which regular vacations are
allowed
 a department giving fixed two months’ vacation to its employees
 a department which is not governed by CCS(Pension) Rules,1972

10. Government servants to whom CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 apply shall

continue to be governed by these rules while on temporary transfer to?
 Indian Railways
 State Government
 while on foreign service within India
 All the above

ANSWERS

1. 1 June 1972

2. All the above

3. All the above

4. for a limited duration

5. Two

6. afternoon of the last day of the month in which the Government servant
attains the age prescribed for retirement

7. service in which a Government servant receives his pay with the sanction of
Government from any source other than the Consolidated Fund of India or the
Consolidated Fund of any State

8. First schedule

9. a department or part of a department, to which regular vacations are allowed

10. All the above

1. Leave of Government servants working in industrial establishment is

governed by?
(A) CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972
(B) Factories Act, 1948
(C) Industrial Establishment Act, 1950
(D) Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881

2. As per which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972, “Leave cannot be claimed

as of right”?
(A) Rule 3
(B) Rule 5
(C) Rule 7
(D) Rule 9
3. As per Rule 7(2) of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972, when the exigencies of
public service so require, leave of any kind may be refused or revoked by?
(A) Appointing Authority
(B) Head of the office
(C) Authority competent to grant leave
(D) Disciplinary Authority

4. Leave applied under which Rule shall not be refused or revoked without
reference to the Medical Authority?
(A) Rule 7
(B) Rule 20
(C) Rule 15
(D) Rule 12

5. Earned Leave applied for in the last _ years of service shall not be
denied so that leave accumulation do not take place?
(A) One year
(B) Five Years
(C) Three Years
(D) Ten Years

6. According to Leave Rules, an authority competent to grant leave cannot

refuse or revoke a leave applied under
(A) Rule 7
(B) Rule 15
(C) Rule 20
(D) Rule 27

7. What is the reason for not denying earned leave during the last 10 years
of service
(A) Because the Govt.Servant has only few years left
(B) To increase efficiency of the senior employees
(C) To decrease the accumulation of earned leave
(D) To avoid paying huge sum as cash equivalent to leave salary

8. What is the effect of leave balance in respect of an employee who is

dismissed or removed or who resigns from Government service
(A) cash equivalent to leave salary will be paid
(B) ceases from the date of such dismissal or removal or resignation
(C) effect of dismissal will be postponed to the days of leave at credit
(D) None of the above
9. What is the effect of leave in case of a Government servant, who is
dismissed or removed from service and is reinstated on appeal or revision?
(A) shall be entitled to count for leave his service prior to dismissal or
removal
(B) shall not be entitled to count for leave his service prior to dismissal or
removal
(C) leave at credit prior to dismissal or removal shall be converted to cash
equivalent and paid
(D) None of the above

10. In case of technical resignation, which among the following kinds of

leave will not be carried forward
(A) Earned Leave
(B) Half Pay Leave
(C) Child Care Leave
(D) All kinds of due and admissible leave will be carried forward under
technical resignation

ANSWERS

1. (B) Factories Act, 1948

2. (C) Rule 7

3. (C) Authority competent to grant leave

4. (B) Rule 20

5. (D) Ten Years

6. (C) Rule 20

7. (C) To decrease the accumulation of earned leave

8. (B) ceases from the date of such dismissal or removal or resignation

9. (A) shall be entitled to count for leave his service prior to dismissal or
removal

10. (D) All kinds of due and admissible leave will be carried forward under
technical resignation

1. Commutation of one kind of leave into another is permissible under

which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972
(A) Rule 9
(B) Rule 10
(C) Rule 13
(D) Rule 19
Ans: (B) Rule 10

2. Which among the following is correct with regard to Commutation of one

kind of leave into another
(A) At the request of a Government servant, the authority which granted
him leave may commute it retrospectively into leave of a different kind
which was due and admissible
(B) Government servant cannot claim such commutation as a matter of
right
(C) Such application has to be submitted by the Govt.Servant within a
period of 30 days of joining his duty on the expiry of the relevant spell of
leave availed of by him
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above

3. Application for Commutation of one kind of leave into another has to be

submitted by the Govt.Servant within how many days of return from the
leave?
(A) 10 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 30 days
(D) 45 days
Ans:(C) 30 days

4. Which among the following leave shall not be combined with any other
kind of leave admissible under CCS(Leave) Rules,1972?
(A) Earned Leave
(B) Half Pay Leave
(C) Extra Ordinary Leave
(D) Casual Leave
Ans: (D) Casual Leave

5. As per CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 no Govt.Servant shall be granted leave

of any kind for a continuous period exceeding?
(A) 180 days
(B) Two Years
(C) Three Years
(D) Five Years
Ans: (D) Five Years
6. A Government Servant who remains absent from duty for a continuous
period exceeding five years, with or without leave, shall be?
(A) paid no emoluments
(B) deemed to be retired compulsorily from Government Service
(C) deemed to have resigned from the Government Service
(D) dismissed from Government Service
Ans: (C) deemed to have resigned from the Government Service

7. Rule of five years maximum continuous leave shall not be applicable in

which of the following cases
(A) Child Care Leave
(B) Extraordinary leave without MC
(C) Leave applied on medical certificate, in connection with a disability
(D) None of the above
Ans: (C) Leave applied on medical certificate, in connection with a disability

8. Which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972 states that a Government

servant while on leave, including leave preparatory to retirement shall not
take up any service or employment elsewhere?
(A) Rule 13
(B) Rule 19
(C) Rule 69
(D) Rule 5
Ans: (A) Rule 13

9. As per CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972, any application for leave or for

extension of leave shall be made in which form to the authority competent
to grant leave?
(A) Form 54
(B) Form 1
(C) Form 13
(D) Form 12-A
Ans: (B) Form 1

10. Where a Government Servant is unable to submit application of leave

on account of a disability, such leave application can be signed by
(A) Spouse of the Government Servant
(B) Parents in the case of an unmarried Government Servant
(C) child including adopted child or brother or sister of Government Servant
who has attained age of majority
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above
11. As per Rule 16 of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972, no leave shall be granted to
a Government servant until a report regarding its admissibility has been
obtained from?
(A) leave sanctioning authority
(B) Accounts Officer
(C) Appointing Authority
(D) authority maintaining the leave account
Ans: (D) authority maintaining the leave account

12. In case obtaining of leave admissibility report is likely to be delayed,

authority competent to grant leave can issue provisional sanction of leave
for a period not exceeding?
(A) 6 days
(B) 15 days
(C) 30 days
(D) 60 days
Ans: (D) 60 days

13. As per Leave Rules, Leave shall not be granted to a Government

servant whom a competent authority has decided to?
(A) dismiss from Government service
(B) remove from Government service
(C) compulsorily retire from Government service
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above

14. A Government Servant shall not be eligible for leave during (under FR-
55)?
(A) Training
(B) Deputation
(C) Suspension
(D) Foreign Service
Ans: (C) Suspension

15. What is the maximum number of days of EL that can be held at credit
by a Government servant?
(A) 300
(B) 200
(C) 250
(D) 180
Ans: (A) 300

1. A Government servant on leave shall not return to duty before the expiry
of the period of leave granted to him unless he is permitted to do so by?
(A)Head of the office
(B)Head of the Department
(C)Disciplinary Authority
(D)authority which granted him leave
Ans: (D)authority which granted him leave

2. Government servant who remains absent after the end of leave without
sanction will be treated as on half pay leave, the period in excess of such
leave due being treated as?
(A)Commuted Leave
(B)Extraordinary leave
(C)Dies-non
(D)Leave not due
Ans: (B)Extraordinary leave

3. Government servant who is serving in a Department other than a

Vacation Department, shall be credited with earned leave, in advance, in
two instalments of 15 days each on the first day of?
(A)January and July of every calendar year
(B)April and October of every calendar year
(C)April and July of every calendar year
(D)January and April of every calendar year
Ans: (A)January and July of every calendar year

4. A compensatory leave granted in lieu of duty performed by a

Government servant on Sunday or a holiday for a full day may be treated
as?
(A)duty
(B)casual leave
(C)holiday
(D)restricted holiday
Ans: (C)holiday

5. When the unavailed joining time is ordered to be credited to the Earned

Leave account, earned leave at his credit together with the unavailed
joining time allowed to be so credited shall not exceed?
(A)240 days
(B)285 days
(C)300 days
(D)300 + 15 days
Ans: (C)300 days

6. A Government servant working in other than vacation department is

eligible for how many days of Earned Leave for every half year?
(A)10 days
(B)20 days
(C)15 days
(D)30 days
Ans: (C)15 days

7. Leave ordinarily begins on the day on which the transfer of charge is

effected and ends on the day preceding that on which the charge is
resumed, as per which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972?
(A)Rule 20
(B)Rule 21
(C)Rule 22
(D)Rule 23
Ans: (C)Rule 22

8. Unless the authority competent to grant leave extends the leave, a

Government servant who remains absent after the end of leave is entitled
to no leave salary for the period of such absence and that period shall be
debited against his leave account as though it were?
(A)Earned Leave
(B)Extra Ordinary Leave
(C)Commuted Leave
(D)half pay leave
Ans: (D)half pay leave

9. Unavailed joining time can be credited to the EL account in which of the

following circumstances?
(A)he is ordered to join the new post at a new place of posting without
availing of full joining time to which he is entitled
(B)he proceeds alone to the new place of posting and joins the post without
availing full joining time and takes his family later within the permissible
period of time for claiming traveling allowance for the family
(C)Both A and B
(D)None of these
Ans: (C)Both A and B

10. A Government servant who has taken leave on medical certificate may
not return to duty until he has produced?
(A)medical certificate of fitness in Form 5
(B)charge report
(C)SR-1
(D)All the above
Ans: (A)medical certificate of fitness in Form 5
11. What is the name of leave granted in lieu of duty performed by a
Government servant on Sunday or a holiday for a full day?
(A)Casual Leave
(B)Special Casual Leave
(C)Duty Off
(D)compensatory leave
Ans: (D)compensatory leave

12. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to Return from
leave?
(A)A Government servant on leave shall not return to duty before the expiry
of the period of leave granted to him unless he is permitted to do so by the
authority which granted him leave
(B)a Government servant on leave preparatory to retirement shall be
precluded from returning to duty, save with the consent of the authority
competent to appoint him to the post from which he proceeded on leave
preparatory to retirement
(C)A Government servant who has taken leave on medical certificate may
not return to duty until he has produced a medical certificate of fitness in
Form 5
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

13. Willful absence from duty after the expiry of leave renders a
Government servant liable to?
(A)disciplinary action
(B)criminal prosecution
(C)removal from service
(D)dismissal from service
Ans: (A)disciplinary action

14. Recall to duty before expiry of leave is covered under which Rule of
CCS (Pension) Rules, 1965?
(A)Rule 22
(B)Rule 23
(C)Rule 24
(D)Rule 25
Ans: (B)Rule 23

15. The leave at the credit of a Government servant at the close of the
previous half-year shall be carried forward to the next half-year, subject to
the condition that the leave so carried forward plus the credit for the half-
year do not exceed the maximum limit of?
(A)200 days
(B)240 days
(C)300 days
(D)315 days
Ans: (C)300 days

1. Half pay leave is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972?

(A)Rule 24
(B)Rule 11
(C)Rule 29
(D)Rule 35
Ans: (C)Rule 29

2. Earned leave for Government servants serving in Departments other

than Vacation Departments is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Pension)
Rules, 1972?
(A)Rule 21
(B)Rule 26
(C)Rule 14
(D)Rule 22
Ans: (B)Rule 26

3. The half pay leave account of every Government servant shall be

credited with half pay leave in advance, in two instalments of __ days each
on the first day of January and July of every calendar year?
(A)5 days
(B)10 days
(C)15 days
(D)7 days
Ans: (B)10 days

4. What is the maximum no.of Earned leave for persons serving in Vacation
Departments during each half year?
(A)15 days
(B)10 days
(C)5 days
(D)7 days
Ans: (C)5 days

5. Under Half pay leave, The leave shall be credited to the said leave
account at the rate of __ days for each completed calendar month of
service?
(A)5/3 days
(B)2½ days
(C)3 days
(D)4½ days
Ans: (A)5/3 days

6. Under which of the following circumstances, credit to be afforded to

leave account of a Govt.Servant at the commencement of the next half-
year be reduced by 1/10th of the period of such leave?
(A)extraordinary leave
(B)dies non
(C)Both A and B
(D)None of the above
Ans: (C)Both A and B

7. Which among the following is/are true with regard to grant of Commuted
leave?
(A)Commuted leave not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due
may be granted on medical certificate
(B)the authority competent to grant leave is satisfied that there is
reasonable prospect of the Government servant returning to duty on its
expiry
(C)when commuted leave is granted, twice the amount of such leave shall
be debited against the half pay leave due
(D)All the above are true
Ans: (D)All the above are true

8. Commuted leave not exceeding half the amount of half pay leave due
may be granted to a Government Servant on production of?
(A)Medical Records
(B)medical certificate
(C)SR-1 leave application
(D)Application in a white paper
Ans: (B)medical certificate

9. Half pay leave up to a maximum of 180 days may be allowed to be

commuted during the entire service without production of medical certificate
for which among the following purpose?
(A)Foreign Service
(B)To look after the studies of the child
(C)To visit abroad to join the spouse, if the spouse the employed outside
India
(D)for an approved course of study certified to be in the public interest by
the leave sanctioning authority
Ans: (D)for an approved course of study certified to be in the public interest
by the leave sanctioning authority
10. Rule 30 of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972 mention about which kind of leave?
(A)Earned Leave
(B)Half pay leave
(C)Casual Leave
(D)Commuted Leave
Ans: (D)Commuted Leave

11. In case of a Government servant in vacation Department, if he has

been prevented by any order from enjoying more than ____ days of the
vacation, he shall be considered to have availed himself of no portion of the
vacation?
(A)10 days
(B)5 days
(C)15 days
(D)30 days
Ans: (C)15 days

12. Where a period of absence or suspension of a Government servant has

been treated as dies non in a half-year, the credit to be afforded to his half
pay leave account at the commencement of next half-year, shall be
reduced by _ of the period of dies not subject to a maximum often days?
(A)one eighteenth
(B)one sixth
(C)one tenth
(D)one sixteenth
Ans: (A)one eighteenth

13. Earned leave shall be credited to the leave account of Government

servant at the rate of __ days for each completed calendar month of
service?
(A)1½ days
(B)2½ days
(C)3 days
(D)5½ days
Ans: (B)2½ days

14. Where a Government servant who has been granted commuted leave
resigns from service or at his request permitted to retire voluntarily without
returning to duty, the commuted leave shall be treated as?
(A)half pay leave
(B)Earned Leave
(C)Dies-non
(D)extra ordinary leave
Ans: (A)half pay leave
15. The maximum earned leave that may be granted at a time to any
Government servant employed in India is?
(A)60 days
(B)120 days
(C)180 days
(D)360 days
Ans: (C)180 days

1. Leave Not Due may be granted to a Government servant in permanent

employ or quasi-permanent employ (other than a military officer) limited to
a maximum of _____ days during the entire service on medical certificate?
(A)360 days
(B)300 days
(C)240 days
(D)60 days
Correct answer
(A)360 days

2. Which among the following is/are the conditions on which Leave not due
may be granted to a Government Servant?
(A)The authority competent to grant leave is satisfied that there is
reasonable prospect of the Government servant returning to duty on its
expiry
(B)Leave Not Due shall be limited to the half pay leave he is likely to earn
thereafter
(C)Leave Not Due shall be debited against the half pay leave the
Government servant may earn subsequently
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

3. Extraordinary leave may be granted to a Government servant(other than

a military officer) in which among the following special circumstance. i.
when no other leave is admissible ii. when other leave is admissible, but
the Government servant applies in writing for the grant of extraordinary
leave
(A)Only i
(B)Only ii
(C)Both i and ii
(D)None of the above
Correct answer
(C)Both i and ii
4. Extraordinary leave is mentioned under which Rule of CCS(Leave)
Rules, 1972?
(A)Rule 32
(B)Rule 30
(C)Rule 29
(D)Rule 26
Correct answer
(A)Rule 32

5. No Government servant, who is not in permanent employ or quasi-

permanent employ, shall be granted extraordinary leave on any one
occasion in excess of?
(A)One month
(B)Two months
(C)Three Months
(D)Six Months
Correct answer
(C)Three Months

6. An apprentice shall be entitled to which among the following leave? i.

leave, on medical certificate, on leave salary equivalent to half pay for a
period not exceeding one month in any year of apprenticeship ii.
extraordinary leave
(A)None of the above
(B)Only i
(C)Only ii
(D)Both i and ii
Correct answer
(D)Both i and ii

7. What is the maximum no.of days of leave preparatory to retirement to

the extent of earned leave due?
(A)300 days
(B)200 days
(C)100 days
(D)360 days
Correct answer
(A)300 days

8. The leave granted as leave preparatory to retirement shall not include?

(A)Earned Leave
(B)Half Pay Leave
(C)Extraordinary leave
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(C)Extraordinary leave

9. Encashment of Earned Leave along with Leave Travel Concession while

in service is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules,1972?
(A)Rule 38-A
(B)Rule 39-A
(C)Rule 29
(D)Rule 33
Correct answer
(A)Rule 38-A

10. A Government servant may be permitted to encash earned leave

upto __ days at the time of availing of Leave Travel Concession while in
service?
(A)5 days
(B)10 days
(C)6 days
(D)12 days
Correct answer
(B)10 days

11. While taking Encashment of Earned Leave under LTC, a balance of at

least _ days of earned leave may be available to his credit after taking into
account the period of encashment as well as leave?
(A)20 days
(B)60 days
(C)30 days
(D)10 days
Correct answer
(C)30 days

12. Total Encashment of Earned Leave along with Leave Travel

Concession while in service shall not exceed __ days in the aggregate?
(A)60 days
(B)90 days
(C)45 days
(D)30 days
Correct answer
(A)60 days

13. Under which Rule of CCS(Leave) Rules, 1972, the authority competent
to grant leave shall, suo motu, issue an order granting cash equivalent of
leave salary for both earned leave and half pay leave, if any, at the credit of
the Government servant on the date of his retirement?
(A)Rule 38
(B)Rule 38-A
(C)Rule 39
(D)Rule 41
Correct answer
(C)Rule 39

14. What is maximum number of days of encashment of cash equivalent of

leave salary for both earned leave and half pay leave payable to a retired
Government Servant?
(A)360 days
(B)300 days
(C)240 days
(D)700 days
Correct answer
(B)300 days

15. Mr.Adwaith retired from Service on Superannuation on 31.11.2021. He

has the following leave to his credit on the date of retirement : EL -210,
HPL -200. How much HPL will be taken for calculating his cash equivalent
to leave salary apart from 210 days EL?
(A)180 days HPL
(B)90 days HPL
(C)45 days HPL
(D)HPL will not be taken for calculating CELS
Correct answer
(B)90 days HPL

FR & SR Part 1 [Set 1]

1. Compensatory Allowance means?

(A)An allowance sanctioned to meet the expenses of cost of incidentals
while on LTC, to a GS
(B)An allowance sanctioned to GS who is placed under Suspension vide
Rule 10 of CCS(CCA) Rules 1965
(C)A monthly grant made to a GS who is not in receipt of pay or leave
Salary
(D)Allowance granted to a GS to meet personal expenditure necessitated
by the special circumstances in which duty is performed.
Ans: (D)Allowance granted to a GS to meet personal expenditure
necessitated by the special circumstances in which duty is performed.

2. Foreign Service means service in which a Government servant receives

his pay with the sanction of Government from?
(A)Consolidated Fund of India
(B)Consolidated Fund of a State
(C)Consolidated Fund of a Union territory
(D)Any source other than the above
Ans: (D)Any source other than the above

3. The period spent by an officer on training immediately before such

appointment would count as duty as qualifying service for the purpose of
eligibility for appearing in departmental examinations, even if the officer is
not given the scale of pay of the post but only a nominal allowance
(A)Correct
(B)Wrong
(C)Correct. Provided the competent authority issue a written order so
(D)There is no such provision
Ans: (A)Correct

4. Fundamental Rules came into force with effect from?

(A)1 January 1922
(B)1 April 1960
(C)1 June 1972
(D)8 December 1944
Ans: (A)1 January 1922

5. Which of the following services of Government servant fall within the

purview of foreign service?
(A)A Central Government Servant joins on ONGC on deputation for two
years
(B)A Central Government servant joins a post in Universal Postal Union at
Berne, Switzerland
(C)Both A and B
(D)None of these
Ans: (C)Both A and B

6. Fundamental Rules is applicable to?

(A)Government Servants whose pay is debitable to Civil Estimates
(B)Any other class of Government Servants to which the President may, by
general or special order, declare them to be applicable
(C)Defence Accounts Department Personnel
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

7. As per FR-7 no powers may be exercised or delegated under these rules

except after consultation with the?
(A)Ministry of Home Affairs
(B)Department of Personnel & Training
(C)Ministry of Finance
(D)All the above
Ans: (C)Ministry of Finance

8. As per FR-8, the power of interpreting Fundamental Rules is reserved

to?
(A)Parliament
(B)Ministry of Finance
(C)President of India
(D)Comptroller and Auditor General
Ans: (C)President of India

9. Compensatory Allowance means an allowance granted to meet personal

expenditure necessitated by the special circumstances in which duty is
performed. Does the meaning of Compensatory Allowance including a
travelling allowance?
(A)All allowances paid to a Government servant fall within the meaning of
Compensatory Allowance
(B)No
(C)Yes
(D)None of the above
Ans: (C)Yes

10. Fee means a recurring or non-recurring payment to a Government

servant from a source other than the Consolidated Fund of
India/State/Union Territory. It does not include?
(A)unearned income such as income from property, dividends, and
interests on securities
(B)income from literary, cultural, artistic, scientific or technological efforts
(C)income from participation in sports activities as amateur
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

11. As per FR-7, Administrative Ministries can redelegate powers to the

subordinate authorities in respect of all matters except?
(A)Creation of Posts
(B)Write-off of losses
(C)Re-appropriation exceeding 10% of the original budget provision
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

12. Act as defined under the Fundamental Rules means?

(A)Government of India Act
(B)Indian Independence Act, 1947
(C)The Regulating Act, 1773
(D)Representation of the People Act
Ans: (A)Government of India Act

13. Government servant may be treated as on duty on which among the

following cases?
(A)service as probationer or apprentice provided that such service is
followed by confirmation
(B)joining time
(C)during a course of instruction or training in India
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

14. A Government servant required to attend an obligatory departmental

examination, the passing of which is a condition of preferment in
Government service, may be treated as on duty. Condition of preferment in
Government service covers only compulsory or optional examinations for
promotion within the normal scope of the Government servant’s department
or office.
(A)True
(B)False
(C)Cannot be determined
(D)Doubtful
Ans: (A)True

15. Which among the following allowance cannot be treated as a

Compensatory Allowance?
(A)Special Compensatory Allowance
(B)Bad Climate Allowance
(C)Project Allowance
(D)Sumptuary Allowance
Ans: (D)Sumptuary Allowance

1. A recurring or non-recurring payment granted to a Govt.Servant from the

Consolidated Fund of India as remuneration for special work of an
occasional or intermittent character is called?
(A)Fee
(B)Special Pay
(C)Personal Pay
(D)Honorarium
Correct answer
(D)Honorarium

2. Joining time is mentioned under FR?

(A)FR 9 (9)
(B)FR 9 (10)
(C)FR 9 (11)
(D)FR 9 (12)
Correct answer
(B)FR 9 (10)

3. Lien means __ 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
Correct answer
(C)Title

4. A Government Servant retains lien acquired on a post during? i.

Suspension ii. Foreign Service iii. Period of Leave
(A)Only iii
(B)Only ii and iii
(C)Only i and ii
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

5. A lien of a Government Servant to a post shall not be retained when. i.

he proceeds on immediate absorption outside his cadre ii. on deputation
beyond the maximum period
(A)Only (i) is true
(B)Only (ii) is true
(C)Both (i) and (ii) are true
(D)None of the above are true
Correct answer
(C)Both (i) and (ii) are true
6. Which of the below mentioned periods 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
Correct answer
(D)All the above

7. Additional pay granted to a Government servant to save him from loss of

substantive pay due to revision of pay or due to any reduction otherwise
than a disciplinary measure or on other personal consideration is termed as
(A)Special pay
(B)Personal pay
(C)Presumptive pay
(D)Compensatory allowance
Correct answer
(B)Personal pay

8. Personal pay means additional pay granted to a Government Servant

due to loss of a substantive pay of
(A)a tenure post
(B)a temporary post
(C)A substantive post due to disciplinary measure
(D)A substantive post otherwise than as a disciplinary measure
Correct answer
(D)A substantive post otherwise than as a disciplinary measure

9. Substantive pay does not include

(A)Special Pay
(B)Personal pay
(C)Emoluments
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

10. What is subsistence grant as defined under FR 9(27)

(A)monthly grant made to a Government Servant under suspension
(B)monthly grant made to a Government Servant who is not in receipt of
pay or leave salary
(C)monthly grant made to a Government Servant as a matter of additional
pay
(D)monthly grant made to a Government Servant for a specific addition to
the work or responsibility
Correct answer
(B)monthly grant made to a Government Servant who is not in receipt of
pay or leave salary

11. What is the maximum period of retention of lien when appointed to

another Central Government office/State Government in normal course?
(A)4 years
(B)2 years
(C)5 years
(D)7 years
Correct answer
(B)2 years

12. No person may be appointed in India to a post in Government service

without a medical certificate of health as per which Fundamental Rule?
(A)FR 9
(B)FR 13
(C)FR 22
(D)FR 10
Correct answer
(D)FR 10

13. Under which Fundamental Rule, President may transfer a Government

Servant to another post carrying lesser pay on account of inefficiency or
misbehavior or on his written request?
(A)FR 13 (a)
(B)FR -54
(C)FR -23
(D)FR 15 (a)
Correct answer
(D)FR 15 (a)

14. Which among the following with regard to fixation of pay in case of
employees who seek transfer to a lower post under FR 15 (a) on own
request is applicable w.e.f 01.01.2016?
(A)pay will be fixed in the revised pay structure at the stage equal to the
pay drawn by him/her in the higher level of post held regularly
(B)the difference in pay may be granted as personal pay to be absorbed in
future increments
(C)Both A and B
(D)None of the above
Correct answer
(C)Both A and B
15. 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
Correct answer
(B)FR 16

PAPER PC-5

MCQ ON JOINING TIME

1. Joining time is the time allowed to join

(A) A power on new appointment
(B) A new post on promotion
(C) Duty after returning from sick leave
(d) A post on transfer in public interest
2. Joining time is not allowed in case of
(A) Temporary transfer for a period up to 180 days
(B) Temporary transfer for a period more than 180 days
(C) Permanent transfer
(d) All of the above
3. Under CCS (joining Time) rules, minimum joining time allowable is
(A) 10 days
(B) 12 days
(C) 1 day
(d) 15 days
4. In case of air travel maximum joining time available is:-
(A) 10 days
(B) 12 days
(C) 15 days
(d) 7 days
5. When Holiday(s) follow(s) joining time, the normal joining time s deemed to be extended by
such holiday(s)
(A) True
(B) False
(C) True but the number of holiday(s) should not exceed 2 days
(d) None of the above
6. If the official is relieved of old post in the afternoon of a day, the joining time commences
from:-
(A) The same days
(B) The next day
(C) The next working day
(d) None of the above
7. Had of Department may grant extension of joining time up to
(A) 15 days
(B) 30 days
(C) 45 days
(d) 60 days
8. Joining time can not be combined with
(A) Earn Leave
(B) Causal Leave
(C) Sick Leave
(d) Commuted leave
9. In case of temporary transfer for a period up to 180 days only actual trant time, as in case of
journey on tour, can be allowed
(A) True (b) False

10. In case of transfer at own request, joining time is admissible for the actual transit time.
(A) True (B) False

Ans. On Joining time:

(1) D (2) A (3) C (4) B (5) A (6) B (7) B (8) C (9) A (10) B
 Paper PC-5
MCQ on Provisions of the Central Civil Services (Pension)
1. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 1972 came into force w.e.f.
(A) Ist January 1972
(B) Ist March 1972
(C) Ist June 1972
(d) Ist July 1972
2. A Government servant seeking voluntary retirement is require4d under rule 48 A go give to
the Appointing Authority a notice of:-
(A) At least one month
(B) At least two months
(C) At least three months
(d) At least six months
3. A an employee seeking voluntary retirement can not avail leave to his credit concurrently
with the noticed period
(A) True (B) False

4. At present the normal age of retirement from service under rule 48 if:-
(A) He has attained the age of 55 years
(B) He has rendered at least 20 years of qualifying service
(C) He has rendered at least 30 years of qualifying service
(d) He has rendered at least 35 years of qualifying service
5. CCS (Pension) Rules 1972 are applicable to all employees who joined Government services
on or before
(A) 31.12.2003
(B) 31.12.2004
(C) 31.12.2005
(d) 31.12.2006
6. The qualifying service of an employee, who opts for voluntary retirement after completion
of 30 years of service, shall be increased by-
(A) 2 years
(B) 3 years
(C) 4 years
(d) 5 years
7. For the purpose of calculating pension, ‘emoluments’ include:-
(A) Basic Pay
(B) Basic Pay+ Non practicing allowances
(C) Basic Pay +Dearness Allowance
(d) Basic Pay + Non-practicing allowance + Dearness allowance
8. For calculation of gratuity, emoluments include:-
(A) Basic Pay
(B) Basic Pay + Non-practicing allowance
(C) Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance
(d) Basic Pay + Dearness Allowance + Non-practicing allowance
9. Dearness allowance is to considered for calculation of:
(A) Pension
(B) Commuted value of pension
(C) Gratuity
(d) Family Pension
10 Interest at the rate applicable to GPF deposit shall be paid if the payment of gratuity is
delayed beyond the date of retirement by _________ months
 (A) 3 months
(B) 6 months
(C) 9 months
(d) 12 months

Answer on pension Rule:

(1) C (2) C (3) B (4) C (5) A (6) B (7) B (8) D (9) C (10) A

CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 MCQ

Quiz [Set 1]

CCS(Pension) Rules 2021 MCQ Quiz

1. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 has been notified in the
official Gazette on?
18 July 2021
20 December 2021
1 July 2021
14 February 2022
Correct answer
20 December 2021

2. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules, 2021 came into force on?
1 January 2022
20 December 2021
1 July 2021
20 March 2022
Correct answer
20 December 2021
3. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules,2021 shall apply to the
Government servants appointed on or before?
1 January 2021
31 December 2003
12 June 1972
1 January 2004
Correct answer
31 December 2003

4. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules,2021 shall be applicable to?

railway servants
members of the All India Services
civilian Government servants in the Defence Services
None of the above
Correct answer
civilian Government servants in the Defence Services

5. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules,2021 shall not apply to?

railway servants
persons in casual and daily rated employment
persons paid from contingencies
all the above
Correct answer
all the above

6. Central Civil Services (Pension) Rules,2021 shall also apply to? i. a

Government servant who was put on induction training on or before 31st
day of December, 2003 followed by appointment on regular basis after 31st
day of December, 2003 ii. a Government servant appointed after 31st
December, 2003 to a civil service or post in connection with the affairs of
the Union, if he fulfils the conditions for coverage under these rules in
accordance with any special or general order issued by the Government in
this regard
Only i
Only ii
Both i and ii
None of the above
Correct answer
Both i and ii

7. What is the name of the online system for sanction of retirement benefits
and tracking of sanction and payment of pension by the Government
servant and the authorities concerned with sanction of pension to the
Government servant?
Bhavishya
Karmayogi
Anubhav
Sampoorna
Correct answer
Bhavishya

8. “Head of Department” as defined under CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021

means an authority specified in Schedule 1 to the?
Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978
CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972
CCS(CCA) Rules, 1965
CCS(Conduct) Rules, 1964
Correct answer
CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972

9. Which among the following is the service in which a Government Servant

receives his pay with the sanction of the Government from any source
other than the Consolidated Fund of India?
Deputation
Freelance Service
Foreign service
Temporary transfer
Correct answer
Foreign service

10. “Minor” as defined under CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021 who has not
completed the age of?
7 years
10 years
14 years
18 years
Correct answer
18 years

11. “Definitions” is mentioned in which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021?

Rule 1
Rule 2
Rule 3
Rule 5
Correct answer
Rule 3
12. “Pension Disbursing Authority” as defined under CCS(Pension) Rules,
2021 includes?
Accounts Officer
Post Office
Bank / Treasury
All the above
Correct answer
All the above

13. Which among the following statements are correct with regard to
CCS(Pension) Rules, 2021 ? Statement 1 – The day on which a
Government servant retires or is retired or is discharged or is allowed to
resign from service, as the case may be, shall be treated as his last
completed working day Statement 2 – the date of death of a Government
Servant shall also be treated as a completed working day
Statement 1 is only correct
Statement 2 is only correct
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct
None of the above are correct
Correct answer
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are correct

14. In a case where the Government servant immediately before his

retirement or death was absent from duty on leave or otherwise or was
under suspension, the day of retirement or death shall be?
part of such leave or absence or suspension
treated as a working day
either absence or working day as per discretion of competent authority
None of these
Correct answer
part of such leave or absence or suspension

15. Future good conduct shall be an implied condition of every grant of

pension and its continuance under which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules,
2021?
Rule 8
Rule 9
Rule 7
Rule 6
Correct answer
Rule 7

1. Retirement or death gratuity as finally calculated contains a fraction of a

rupee, then?
(A)Fraction shall be ignored
(B)it shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee
(C)it shall be rounded off to the next hundred
(D)None of these
Ans: (B)it shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee

2. As per CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, rate of death gratuity when length of

qualifying service is one year or more but less than 5 years?
(A) 2 times of emoluments
(B) 6 times of emoluments
(C) 12 times of emoluments
(D) Half of emoluments for every completed six-monthly period of qualifying
service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
Ans: (B) 6 times of emoluments

3. As per Rule 64 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972, who is empowered to

sanction provisional pension and gratuity for a period of six months to a
retiring employee?
(A)Accounts Officer
(B)Disciplinary Authority
(C)Head of Office
(D)Director of Accounts (Postal)
Ans: (C)Head of Office

4. As per CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, rate of death gratuity when length of

qualifying service is 5 years or more but less than 20 years?
(A)2 times of emoluments
(B)6 times of emoluments
(C)12 times of emoluments
(D)Half of emoluments for every completed six-monthly period of qualifying
service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
Ans: (C)12 times of emoluments

5. As per CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, Every Head of Office shall undertake

the work of preparation of pension papers in Form 7 _____ before the date
on which a Government servant is due to retire on superannuation?
(A)Eight Months
(B)Six Months
(C)One Year
(D)Three Months
Ans: (C)One Year

6. Which among the following is true with regard to Retirement/Death

Gratuity?
(A)Death/Retirement gratuity is exempt from income tax
(B)DA admissible on the date of retirement/death shall be treated as
“emoluments” for all types of Gratuity
(C)Both (A) and (B)
(D)None of these
Ans: (C)Both (A) and (B)

7. Head of Office, prior to _____ months from date of retirement of the

Government servant furnish to him a certificate regarding the length of
qualifying service proposed to be admitted for the purpose of pension and
gratuity and also the emoluments and the average emoluments proposed
to be reckoned for retirement gratuity and pension?
(A)Six Months
(B)12 Months
(C)Eight Months
(D)Four Months
Ans: (C)Eight Months

8. As per Rule 56 of CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, every Head of Department

shall have a list prepared every ___months, of all Government servants
who are due to retire within the next twelve to fifteen months of that date?
(A)Six Months
(B)Four Months
(C)Three Months
(D)Two Months
Ans: (C)Three Months

9. Comment on the following with regard to a Government Servant who

commits suicide while in Service.
(A)Will not be eligible for family pension/death gratuity to the family
(B)Pension Rules do not prohibit the grant of family pension/death gratuity
to the family of a Government servant who commits suicide
(C)It is the discretion of the Head of the Department to grant family
pension/death gratuity to the family
(D)None of the above
Ans: (B)Pension Rules do not prohibit the grant of family pension/death
gratuity to the family of a Government servant who commits suicide

10. As per Rule 51 to 53 of CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, a `family’, in relation

to a Government servant, means? (i) judicially separated husband/wife (ii)
brothers below the age of eighteen years (iii) unmarried sisters and
widowed sisters (iv) married daughters (v) children of a pre-deceased son
(A)(ii), (iii) and (v) only
(B)(ii) and (v) only
(C)(ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

11. Family of the deceased Government Servant shall be entitled to Family

Pension when?
(A)G.S dies after completion of one year of continuous service
(B)G.S dies before completion of one year of continuous service, provided
the deceased Government servant concerned immediately prior to his
appointment to the service or post was examined by the appropriate
medical authority and declared fit by that authority for Government service
(C)after retirement from service and was on the date of death in receipt of a
pension, or compassionate allowance
(D)All the above
Ans: (D)All the above

12. The amount of retirement gratuity or death gratuity payable under Rule
50 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 shall in no case exceed?
(A)Rs.5 Lakhs
(B)Rs.10 Lakhs
(C)Rs.15 Lakhs
(D)Rs.20 Lakhs
Ans: (D)Rs.20 Lakhs

13. As per CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, rate of death gratuity when length of

qualifying service is 20 years or more?
(A)2 times of emoluments
(B)6 times of emoluments
(C)12 times of emoluments
(D)Half of emoluments for every completed six-monthly period of qualifying
service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
Ans: (D)Half of emoluments for every completed six-monthly period of
qualifying service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments

14. Head of Office shall forward to the Accounts Officer the pension papers
not later than __ before the date of superannuation of a Government
servant?
(A)four months
(B)eight months
(C)six months
(D)three months
Ans: (A)four months
15. A Government servant may, at any time, cancel a nomination for
retirement gratuity/death gratuity by sending a notice in writing to?
(A)Head of Department
(B)Head of Office
(C)Pension Disbursing Authority
(D)Appointing Authority
Ans: (B)Head of Office

1. As per CCS[Pension] Rules,1972, rate of death gratuity when length of

qualifying service is less than 1 year is?
(A) 2 times of emoluments
(B) 6 times of emoluments
(C) 12 times of emoluments
(D) Half of emoluments for every completed six-monthly period of qualifying
service subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
Ans: (A) 2 times of emoluments

2. Retirement/Death Gratuity is eligible to a Government Servant as per

which Rule of CCS[Pension] Rules,1972?
(A) Rule 49
(B) Rule 50
(C) Rule 48
(D) Rule 51
Ans: (B) Rule 50

3. As per Rule 49 of the CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 in calculating the length

of qualifying service, fraction of a year equal to __ months and above shall
be treated as a completed one half-year and reckoned as qualifying
service?
(A) Two months
(B) Three months
(C) Four months
(D) Six months
Ans: (B) Three months

4. Rule 48-B regarding “Addition to qualifying service on voluntary

retirement” has been deleted in the year?
(A) 2016
(B) 2008
(C) 2004
(D) 2012
Ans: (D) 2012
5. Which among the following is correct with regard to CCS(Pension)
Rules,1972?
(A) Temporary employees are also eligible to seek volunteer Retirement on
completion of 20 years qualifying service
(B) Government servant applies for voluntary Retirement while already on
extra-ordinary leave other than on medical ground, the notice period need
not be insisted upon and has request may be accepted with immediate
effect provided he is clear from vigilance angle
(C) Extra-ordinary leave is not termed as leave standing to his credit and
therefore, it can not run correctly with the period of notice given by him for
seeking voluntary Retirement.
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above

6. Which among the following leave can not run correctly with the period of
notice given by a Government Servant seeking voluntary Retirement under
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Earned Leave
(B) Casual Leave
(C) Child Care Leave
(D) Extra-ordinary leave
Ans: (D) Extra-ordinary leave

7. Comment on the following with regard to leave of a Government Servant

who tendered notice for voluntary retirement under CCS(Pension)
Rules,1972?
(A) Can avail leave standing to his credit and leave can run concurrently
with the period of notice
(B) No leave is admissible during the period of notice of voluntary
retirement
(C) Earned Leave cannot be availed during period of notice
(D) Leave at credit will lapse when notice for voluntary retirement is
tendered
Ans: (A) Can avail leave standing to his credit and leave can run
concurrently with the period of notice

8. What happens when the competent authority does not issue any orders
on the notice tendered by a Government Servant under Rule 48/48-A of
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 before the expiry of the period of notice
(A) Government servant giving notice may presume acceptance and the
retirement shall be effective in terms of the notice
(B) Notice tendered by the Government Servant will become lapse
(C) Orders of the competent authority is must for voluntary retirement
(D) None of these
Ans: (A) Government servant giving notice may presume acceptance and
the retirement shall be effective in terms of the notice

9. In which among the following cases, notice tendered by a Government

Servant seeking voluntary retirement under Rule 48-A can be rejected?
(A) disciplinary proceedings are pending or contemplated against the
Government servant for major penalty and authority is of the view the
imposition of the penalty of removal or dismissal from service would be
warranted in the case
(B) prosecution is contemplated or may have been launched in a Court of
Law against the Government servant concerned
(C) Both (A) and (B)
(D) None of these
Ans: (C) Both (A) and (B)

10. If a Government servant retires under the scheme of voluntary

retirement while he is on leave not due, without returning to duty, the
retirement shall take effect from?
(A) Date of voluntary retirement sought
(B) Date of commencement of the leave not due
(C) Government servant on leave not due cannot apply for voluntary
retirement
(D) Date as decided by the appointing authority
Ans: (B) Date of commencement of the leave not due

11. Rule 48/48-A of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 regarding voluntary

retirement is not applicable to? (i) Government servant on assignments
under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Programme
of the Ministry of External Affairs and other aid programmes (ii) A
Government Servant under Suspension (iii) Government Servant posted
abroad in foreign based offices of the Ministries/Departments (iv) on a
specific contract assignment to a foreign Government
(A) All the above
(B) (ii), (iii) and (iv)
(C) (iii) and (iv) only
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv)
Ans: (D) (i), (iii) and (iv)

12. Retirement on completion of 20 years’ qualifying service is covered

under which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Rule 48
(B) Rule 48-A
(C) Rule 49
(D) Rule 51
Ans: (B) Rule 48-A

13. Which among the following is correct with regard to notice tendered by
a Government Servant to retire voluntary from service under Rule 48 of
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972? (i) Notice for voluntary retirement once given
cannot be withdrawn (ii) Shall be precluded from withdrawing the notice
except with the specific approval of such authority (iii) Request for
withdrawal shall be within the intended date of his retirement
(A) (i) only is correct
(B) (ii) only is correct
(C) (iii) only is correct
(D) (ii) and (iii) are only correct
Ans: (D) (ii) and (iii) are only correct

14. Who is the authority competent to accept the notice for voluntary
retirement tendered under Rule 48/48-A of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Disciplinary Authority
(B) Head of the Department
(C) President of India
(D) Appointing Authority
Ans: (D) Appointing Authority

15. Which among the following is correct with regard to Rule 48 of

CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Voluntary retirement can be requested less than the prescribed notice
period of three months giving reasons therefor
(B) appointing authority may relax the requirement of notice of three
months in case of voluntary retirement
(C) Government servant shall not apply for commutation of a part of his
pension before the expiry of the period of notice of three months
(D) All the above
Ans: (D) All the above

1. A Government servant who retires, or is retired, in advance of the age of

compulsory retirement in accordance with the provisions of Rule 48 or 48-A
of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 shall be granted?
(A) Compulsory retirement pension
(B) Superannuation Pension
(C) Voluntary Retirement Pension
(D) Retiring pension

2. Which pension may be granted if a Government servant retires from the

service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity which permanently
incapacitates him for the service?
(A) Superannuation Pension
(B) Invalid pension
(C) Compassionate Allowance
(D) Provisional Pension

3. Invalid pension is covered under which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules,

1972?
(A) Rule 48-A
(B) Rule 38
(C) Rule 56
(D) Rule 9

4. Compensation pension under Rule 39 of the CCS(Pension) Rules,1972

is sanctioned under which of the following circumstances?
(A) if a Government servant retires from the service on account of any
bodily or mental infirmity
(B) If a Government servant is selected for discharge owing to the abolition
of his permanent post
(C) If a Government Servant opts for resignation on completion of 10 years
of service
(D) Pension received by a temporary Government Servant on abolition of
his post

5. Under Rule 39 of CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 notice of at

least __ months shall be given to Government servant in permanent
employment before his services are dispensed with on the abolition of his
permanent post?
(A) Six months
(B) one month
(C) Three months
(D) Two months

6. If a Government servant is selected for discharge owing to the abolition

of his permanent post under Rule 39 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972, have
the option of?
(A) taking compensation pension to which he may be entitled for the
service he had rendered
(B) accepting another appointment on such pay as may be offered and
continuing to count his previous service for pension.
(C) Either A or B
(D) None of the above
7. Compulsory retirement pension comes under which Rule of
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Rule 48
(B) Rule 38
(C) Rule 40
(D) Rule 39

8. As per Rule 40 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 a Government servant

compulsorily retired from service as a penalty may be granted pension or
gratuity or both at prescribed rate on the date of his compulsory retirement.
Who is the authority competent to do that?
(A) Appointing Authority
(B) Appellate Authority
(C) President of India
(D) Authority competent to impose such penalty

9. A Government servant compulsorily retired from service as a penalty

may be granted, by the authority competent to impose such penalty,
pension or gratuity or both at a rate not less than _____(a) and not more
than _____(b) compensation pension or gratuity or both admissible to him
on the date of his compulsory retirement?
(A) (a) one third and (b) full
(B) (a) one third and (b) half
(C) (a) two third and (b) full
(D) (a) two third and (b) half

10. As per CCS(Pension) Rules, 1972 whenever in the case of a

Government servant the President passes an order awarding a pension
less than the full compensation pension admissible under these rules,
the _ shall be consulted before such order is passed?
(A) Union Public Service Commission
(B) Staff Selection Commission
(C) Parliament
(D) Supreme Court of India

11. Authority competent to dismiss or remove a Govt.Servant from service

may, if the case is deserving of special consideration, sanction a ____not
exceeding two – thirds of pension or gratuity or both which would have
been admissible to him if he had retired on compensation pension?
(A) Subsistence Allowance
(B) Compulsory retirement pension
(C) Exgratia pension
(D) Compassionate allowance
12. Compassionate allowance is granted in special deserving cases under
which Rule of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Rule 38
(B) Rule 39
(C) Rule 40-A
(D) Rule 41

13. At any time after a Government servant has completed thirty years’
qualifying service, he may retire from service under which Rule of
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Rule 47
(B) Rule 48
(C) Rule 48-A
(D) Rule 48-B

14. A Government servant, who wishes to take voluntary retirement under

Rule 48 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 shall give a notice in writing to the
appointing authority at least __ months before the date on which he wishes
to retire?
(A) Three Months
(B) Two months
(C) One month
(D) None of these

15. Comment on the following: Whether a Government Servant under

suspension can prefer a request for voluntary retirement under Rule
48/48A of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) No. A Government Servant under suspension cannot prefer a request
for voluntary retirement
(B) Yes. It shall be open to the appointing authority to withhold permission
to such Government servant to retire
(C) Yes. Such request will be treated as in the case of a normal
Govt.Servant
(D) No. Suspension is a bar for preferring Voluntary retirement application

1. Re-employed military pensioners should exercise option under Rule 19

(1) of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 within __ from the date of re-employment,
whether he would like to get past military service counted for pension in the
civil post or service?
(A) one year
(B) six months
(C) one month
(D) two years
2. Who is the authority competent to allow a person to withdraw his
resignation?
(A) Disciplinary Authority
(B) Appointing Authority
(C) Head of the Department
(D) Head of the office

3. Where a Government servant, who is under suspension, submits a

resignation, then? (i) Resignation submitted by a Govt.Servant under
suspension can never be accepted (ii) A Government servant under
suspension cannot submit resignation letter (iii) resignation can be
accepted if alleged offences do not involve moral turpitude (iv) resignation
can be accepted where the quantum of evidence against the accused
Government servant is not strong enough to justify the assumption that if
the departmental proceedings were continued, he would be removed or
dismissed from service
(A) (ii) only is correct
(B) (i) only is correct
(C) (iii) and (iv) are correct
(D) (i), (iii) and (iv) are correct

4. An employee under suspension falling under Group C' orD’ cadres

submits resignation and acceptance of resignation is considered necessary
in the public interest, then prior approval of _ is required?
(A) Minister-in-charge of the Department
(B) Appointing Authority
(C) Head of the Department
(D) President of India

5. An employee under suspension falling under Group A' orB’ cadres

submits resignation and acceptance of resignation is considered necessary
in the public interest, then prior approval of _ is required?
(A) Minister-in-charge of the Department
(B) Appointing Authority
(C) Head of the Department
(D) President of India

6. When does a resignation becomes effective?

(A) the date on which resignation letter is submitted
(B) the date from which Government Servants seeks resignation
(C) date of issue of acceptance letter by competent authority
(D) when resignation is accepted and the Government servant is relieved of
his duties
7. As per Rule 27 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 interruption in the service of
a Government servant entails forfeiture of his past service, except?
(A) authorized leave of absence
(B) suspension, where it is immediately followed by reinstatement
(C) joining time while on transfer from one post to another
(D) All the above

8. The expression `emoluments’ as defined under Rule 33 of

CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 means?
(A) Basic Pay
(B) Basic Pay + DA
(C) Pensionary benefits
(D) Retirement Gratuity

9. Average emoluments shall be determined with reference to the

emoluments drawn by a Government servant during the last ____ months
of his service?
(A) Six Months
(B) one month
(C) Ten months
(D) Nine months

10. Which pension shall be granted to a Government servant who is retired

on his attaining the age of compulsory retirement?
(A) Provisional Pension
(B) Superannuation pension
(C) Retiring Pension
(D) None of these

11. Normally a Government Servant shall retire from service with effect
from?
(A) first day of the month in which the Government Servant turns 60 years
of age
(B) afternoon on the day in which the Government Servant turns 60 years
of age
(C) afternoon of the last day of the month in which Government Servant
turns 60 years of age
(D) forenoon of the last day of the month in which Government Servant
turns 60 years of age

12. A Government Servant whose date of birth is on 21.04.1961 shall retire

from service on superannuation on?
(A) 30.04.2021 afternoon
(B) 01.04.2021 afternoon
(C) 01.05.2021 forenoon
(D) 21.04.2021 afternoon

13. A Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month shall
retire from service on?
(A) afternoon of the last day of the month on attaining the age of 60 years
(B) forenoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of
60 years
(C) forenoon of the last day of the month on attaining the age of 60 years
(D) afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of
60 years

14. A Government Servant whose date of birth is on 01.07.1961 shall retire

from service on superannuation on?
(A) 31.07.2021
(B) 30.06.2021
(C) 01.07.2021
(D) None of these

15. Which among the following is correct with regard to retirement of a

Government Servant? (i) retirement of a Government servant is automatic
on the date on which he attains the age of compulsory retirement (ii)
specific orders of the competent authority is required for the retirement of a
Government Servant (iii) a Government Servant retires on the last working
day of the month of retirement (iv) a Government Servant retires on the last
day of the month of retirement even if it is a closed holiday.
(A) (i), (ii) and (iv) are correct
(B) (i) and (iii) are correct
(C) (i) and (iv) are correct
(D) All the above are correct

ANSWERS

1. (A) one year

2. (B) Appointing Authority

3. (C) (iii) and (iv) are correct

4. (C) Head of the Department

5. (A) Minister-in-charge of the Department

6. (D) when resignation is accepted and the Government servant is relieved of
his duties

7. (D) All the above

8. (A) Basic Pay

9. (C) Ten months

10. (B) Superannuation pension

11. (C) afternoon of the last day of the month in which Government Servant
turns 60 years of age

12. (A) 30.04.2021 afternoon

13. (A) afternoon of the last day of the month on attaining the age of 60 years

14. (B) 30.06.2021

15. (C) (i) and (iv) are correct

1. Which among the following is correct with regard to CCS(Pension)

Rules,1972?
(A) Pre-appointment training period counts as qualifying service for pension
in respect of Groups C' andD’ employees
(B) EOL granted due to inability of a Government servant to join or rejoin
duty on account of civil commotion count as qualifying service
(C) EOL granted to a Government servant for prosecuting higher technical
and scientific studies count as qualifying service
(D) All of these

2. A Government servant who is dismissed, removed or compulsorily

retired from service, but is reinstated on appeal or review, is?
(A) entitled to count his past service as qualifying service
(B) not entitled to count his past service as qualifying service
(C) Either A or B by a specific order of the authority which passed the order
of reinstatement.
(D) None of these

3. When an order is passed by the appointing authority allowing a person to

withdraw his resignation and to resume duty?
(A) period of interruption shall not count as qualifying service
(B) period of interruption shall count as qualifying service
(C) Either A or B
(D) None of these

4. Which among the following will entail forfeiture of past service as per
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972?
(A) Dismissal or removal of a Government servant from a service or post
(B) A Government servant whose services are terminated for failure to pass
prescribed examination
(C) A Government servant who is appointed to another post without any
break
(D) Reduction in stage imposed as a matter of penalty

5. Which among the following leave will not count as qualifying service for
the purpose of pension?
(A) Extraordinary leave for prosecuting higher technical and scientific
studies
(B) Extraordinary leave granted on medical certificate
(C) All kinds of leave for which leave salary is payable
(D) Extraordinary leave without medical certificate

6. Where the departmental proceedings against a suspended employee for

the imposition of a major penalty finally end with the imposition of minor
penalty, then?
(A) Minor penalty cannot be imposed on a Govt.Servant who has been
suspended
(B) Suspension can be said to be wholly unjustified
(C) Half the suspension period only will count as qualifying service
(D) None of these

7. In which among the following cases, time passed by a Government

servant under suspension shall count as qualifying service?
(A) pending inquiry into conduct period shall count as qualifying service
(B) shall count as qualifying service on conclusion of such inquiry if he has
been fully exonerated
(C) shall count as qualifying service if suspension is held to the wholly
unjustified
(D) All the above

8. Request for withdrawal of a resignation shall not be accepted by the

appointing authority where a Government servant resigns?
(A) his service or post with a view to taking up an appointment in or under a
private commercial company
(B) his service or post with a view to taking up an appointment under a
corporation or company wholly or substantially owned or controlled by the
Government
(C) his service or post with a view to taking up an appointment in or under a
body controlled or financed by the Government.
(D) All of these

9. As per Rule 10 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 a member of Central

Service Group `A’ wishes to accept any commercial employment before the
expiry of __ years from the date of his retirement, he shall obtain the
previous sanction of the Government to such acceptance?
(A) One year
(B) Two year
(C) Three Year
(D) Five Year

10. A Government servant who is re-employed having rendered military

service earlier, if chose to count previous military service as qualifying
service then he will cease to draw?
(A) the pension already drawn
(B) the value received for the commutation of a part of military pension
(C) the amount of retirement gratuity including service gratuity, if any
(D) All of these

11. Resignation from a service or a post can be withdrawn in the public

interest by the appointing authority, if period of absence from duty between
the date on which the resignation became effective and the date on which
the person is allowed to resume duty as a result of permission to withdraw
the resignation is not more than?
(A) 30 days
(B) 45 days
(C) 60 days
(D) 90 days

12. As per Rule 10 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 if any pensioner takes up

any commercial employment at any time before the expiry of two years
from the date of his retirement without the prior permission of the
Government, then?
(A) Govt.can withdraw whole or such part of the pension and for such
periods as may be specified without any notice
(B) Govt.has no power to take any action against such pensioner
(C) Govt.can withdraw whole or such part of the pension and for such
periods as may be specified by issuing show cause notice to the pensioner
(D) None of these
13. If the disciplinary authority comes to the conclusion that action under
Rule 9 of the Pension Rules, is not justified and that the proceedings
should be dropped, then?
(A) Disciplinary Authority needs permission of President to drop the
proceedings
(B) It would be within the competence of the disciplinary authority to drop
the proceedings
(C) Disciplinary Authority can drop the proceedings by submitting a report
regarding the findings to the President
(D) Only President has powers to drop proceedings under Rule 9 of
CCS(Pension) Rules,1972

14. As per Rule 13 of CCS(Pension) Rules,1972 qualifying service of a

Government servant shall commence from the date?
(A) Appointment order is issued for his first appointment
(B) He takes charge of the post to which he is first appointed
(C) Date of issue of confirmation orders
(D) Date of completion of induction training

15. A Government servant who is re-employed having rendered military

service earlier, if chose to continue to draw the military pension or retain
gratuity received on discharge from military service, then?
(A) his former military services shall not count as qualifying service
(B) his former military services shall count as qualifying service
(C) on re-employment such Govt.Servant will lose all benefits of military
services
(D) such kind of re-employment is not possible

Answers

1. (D) All of these

2. (C) Either A or B by a specific order of the authority which passed the order
of reinstatement.

3. (A) period of interruption shall not count as qualifying service

4. (A) Dismissal or removal of a Government servant from a service or post

5. (D) Extraordinary leave without medical certificate

6. (B) Suspension can be said to be wholly unjustified

7. (D) All the above

8. (D) All of these

9. (B) Two year

10. (D) All of these

11. (D) 90 days

12. (C) Govt.can withdraw whole or such part of the pension and for such
periods as may be specified by issuing show cause notice to the pensioner

13. (B) It would be within the competence of the disciplinary authority to drop
the proceedings

14. (B) He takes charge of the post to which he is first appointed

15. (A) his former military services shall not count as qualifying service

MCQ Quiz on CCS(GPF) Rules

1961 [Set 1]

1. General Provident Fund (Central Services) Rules, 1960 came into force
on?
(A)1st April, 1960
(B)1st June 1962
(C)1st January 1961
(D)12th June 1960
Correct answer
(A)1st April, 1960

2. “Accounts Officer” under the GPF (CS) Rules 1960 means?

(A)officer to whom the duty to maintain the Provident Fund Account of the
subscriber has been assigned by Government
(B)Drawing and Disbursing Authority
(C)officer to whom the duty to maintain Service Book is authorized
(D)Accounts Officer in charge of Pension Section in DA(P)
Correct answer
(A)officer to whom the duty to maintain the Provident Fund Account of the
subscriber has been assigned by Government

3. “Emoluments” under GPF (CS) Rules 1960 includes which among the
following? i. pay and leave salary ii. dearness pay appropriate to pay iii. any
remuneration of the nature of pay received in respect or foreign service
(A)(i) only
(B)(ii) only
(C)(i) and (ii) only
(D)(i), (ii) and (iii)
Correct answer
(i), (ii) and (iii)

4. “Family” in the case of a male subscriber under GPF (CS) Rules 1960
includes (i) wife or wives (ii) parents (iii) children (iv) minor brothers and
unmarried sisters (v) deceased son’s widow and children
(A)(i) and (iii) only
(B)(i), (ii) and (iii) only
(C)(i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

5. “Family” in the case of a female subscriber under GPF (CS) Rules 1960
includes (i) husband (ii) parents (iii) children (iv) minor brothers and
unmarried sisters (v) deceased son’s widow and children
(A)(i) and (iii) only
(B)(i), (ii) and (iii) only
(C)(i), (ii), (iii) and (v) only
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

6. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to GPF (CS) Rules
1960?
(A)”Child” means a legitimate child and includes an adopted child
(B)”Fund” means the General Provident Fund
(C)”Year” means a financial year
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above
7. As per GPF (CS) Rules 1960, who among the following shall be eligible
to join the General Provident Fund (GPF)?
(A)all permanent Government servants
(B)All temporary Government servants after a continuous service of one
year
(C)all re-employed pensioners
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(D)All the above

8. GPF (CS) Rules 1960 shall not apply to Government servant appointed
on or after?
(A)1 January 2006
(B)1 July 2005
(C)1 January 2004
(D)7 December 2003
Correct answer
(C)1 January 2004

9. Consider the following statement with regard to GPF (CS) Rules 1960
and choose the correct one: i. Apprentices and Probationers shall be
treated as temporary Government servants for the purpose of this rule ii. A
temporary Government servant who completes one year of continuous
service during the middle of a month shall subscribe to the Fund from the
subsequent month iii. Temporary Government servants who have been
appointed against regular vacancies and are likely to continue for more
than a year may subscribe to the General Provident Fund any time before
completion of one year’s service.
(A)(i) only is correct
(B)(ii) only is correct
(C)(i) and (ii) only are correct
(D)All the above are correct
Correct answer
(D)All the above are correct

10. Which Rule of GPF (CS) Rules 1960 prescribe nomination?

(A)Rule 3
(B)Rule 5
(C)Rule 7
(D)Rule 9
Correct answer
(B)Rule 5
11. Which among the following is/are correct with regard to making
nomination under GPF (CS) Rules 1960?
(A)A subscriber shall, at the time of joining the Fund, send to the Accounts
Officer through the Head of Office a nomination conferring on one or more
persons the right to receive the amount that may stand to his credit in the
Fund
(B)where a subscriber is a minor, he shall be required to make the
nomination only on his attaining the age of majority
(C)a subscriber who has a family at the time of making the nomination shall
make such nomination only in favour of a member or members of his
family:
(D)All the above are correct
Correct answer
(D)All the above are correct

12. Every nomination under GPF (CS) Rules 1960 shall be made in the
Form set forth in which schedule?
(A)First Schedule
(B)Second Schedule
(C)Third Schedule
(D)Fourth Schedule
Correct answer
(A)First Schedule

13. A subscriber under GPF (CS) Rules 1960 may at any time cancel a
nomination by sending a notice inwriting to the?
(A)Accounts Officer
(B)Head of the Office
(C)Head of the Department
(D)Any of the above
Correct answer
(A)Accounts Officer

14. Every nomination made, and every notice of cancellation given by a

subscriber under GPF (CS) Rules 1960 shall, to the extent that it is valid,
take effect on the date on which?
(A)it is accepted by the Accounts Officer
(B)it is received by the Accounts Officer
(C)as specified by the subscriber
(D)as specified by the Accounts Officer
Correct answer
(B)it is received by the Accounts Officer
15. A subscriber shall subscribe monthly to the GPF Fund except during
the period when he is under?
(A)Dies-non
(B)Leave
(C)Suspension
(D)All the above
Correct answer
(C)Suspension

New Pension Scheme (NPS) 2004 MCQ Quiz

1. Under default NPS scheme, funds are allocated by the PFRDA among
the _ Public Sector Undertaking fund managers based on their past
performance in accordance with the guidelines of PFRDA for Government
employees?
(A)three
(B)two
(C)four
(D)five
Ans: (A)three

2. What is the percentage of Government Contribution under NPS in

respect of individuals who are not Government Employees?
(A)10% of basic salary
(B)14% of basic salary
(C)Individual can choose while joining the scheme
(D)No contribution
Ans: (D)No contribution
3. New Pension Scheme is mandatory for all new recruits joining the
Central Government Service from?
(A)1st January, 2004
(B)1st January, 2003
(C)1st January, 2006
(D)1st July, 2005
Ans: (A)1st January, 2004

4. Individuals can normally exit at or after age ____ years for Tier-I of the
New Pension system?
(A)50 years
(B)55 years
(C)56 years
(D)60 years
Ans: (D)60 years

5. Under NPS, Individuals would have the flexibility to leave the pension
system prior to age 60. In this case, the mandatory annuitization would
be __% of the pension wealth?
(A)80%
(B)60%
(C)50%
(D)90%
Ans: (A)80%

6. Contributions and investment returns in respect of Central Government

Employees under NPS are deposited in?
(A)Tier-I account
(B)Tier-II account
(C)Tier-III account
(D)Employee can choose either Tier-I or Tier-II at the time of joining
Ans: (A)Tier-I account

7. At exit under NPS, the individual would be mandatorily required to

invest ______ percent of pension wealth to purchase an annuity (from an
IRDA-regulated life insurance- company)?
(A)50%
(B)60%
(C)40%
(D)20%
Ans: (C)40%

8. On superannuation, a request is received from a subscriber other than

NPS-Lite, having pension wealth less than _____ may opt for withdrawal of
total pension wealth?
(A)one lakh rupees
(B)two lakh rupees
(C)Fifty Thousand
(D)Five lakh rupees
Ans: (B)two lakh rupees

9. Choice of Pension Fund and investment pattern in Tier-I of NPS has

been introduced with effect from?
(A)1st April 2019
(B)31st January 2019
(C)1 July 2020
(D)1 January 2020
Ans: (A)1st April 2019

10. What is the percentage of monthly contribution by the employee under

NPS?
(A)5% of Basic Pay plus DA
(B)10% of Basic Pay plus DA
(C)14% of Basic Pay plus DA
(D)20% of Basic Pay plus DA
Ans: (B)10% of Basic Pay plus DA

11. Name the withdrawable account under NPS that can be joined by the
individual voluntary?
(A)Tier-I account
(B)Tier-II account
(C)Tier-III account
(D)Employee can choose either Tier-I or Tier-II at the time of joining
Ans: (B)Tier-II account

12. What is PFM under NPS?

(A)Pension Finding Managers
(B)Pension Fund Meeting
(C)Pension Fund Managers
(D)Prior Fund Management
Ans: (C)Pension Fund Managers

13. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Act, 2013

received the assent of the President on?
(A)22 July 2013
(B)8 December 2013
(C)18 September 2013
(D)24 January 2014
Ans: (C)18 September 2013

14. What is the percentage of monthly contribution by the Central

Government under NPS?
(A)5% of Basic Pay plus DA
(B)10% of Basic Pay plus DA
(C)14% of Basic Pay plus DA
(D)20% of Basic Pay plus DA
Ans: (C)14% of Basic Pay plus DA

15. Subscribers under NPS are allowed to choose any one of the pension
funds including Private sector pension funds at an interval of?
(A)Every Six months
(B)Once in two years
(C)Once in a year
(D)There is no such option under the present NPS scheme
Ans: (C)Once in a year

Q1. What is the full form of NPS?

a) New Pension Scheme
b) No Pension Scheme
c) National Pension System
d) None of these
Answer: c) National Pension System
Q2. National Pension System is effective from
a) 01.01.2004
b) 01.07.2004
c) 01.04.2004
d) None of these.
Ans: a) 01.01.2004 (rbe 225/03, secr 14/04)
Q3. New entrants in Railway Service will come under National Pension
System
a) Automatically
b) By option
c) On Administrative option
d) None of these.
Ans: a) Automatically
Q4. National Pension System is
a) Contributory
b) Non contributory
c) None
d) All are correct.
Ans: a) Contributory
Q5. The contribution payable by the employee in National Pension
System is
a) Monthly basis
b) Quarterly basis
c) Half yearly basis
d) Yearly basis
Ans: a) Monthly basis
Q6. The Employee’s contribution towards National Pension System is
a) @ 8% of basic pay + DA
b) @ 9% of basic pay + DA
c) @ 10% of basic pay + DA
d) @ 12% of basic pay + DA
Ans: c) @ 10% of Basic Pay + DA
Q7. Employer’s contribution under National Pension System is
a) 10% of Basic pay and DA
b) 11% of Basic pay and DA
c) 12% of Basic pay and DA
d) 14% of Basic pay and DA
Ans: d) 14% of Basic pay and DA (w.e.f. 01-04-19)
Q8. Full form of PFRDA is
a) Provident Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
b) Public Provident Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
c) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
d) None of these
Ans: c) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Q9. How many Central Record Keeping Agency(ies) has/have been
appointed by PFRDA under NPS?
a) One i.e. National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL)
b) Two i.e. NSDL and M/s Karvy Computershare Private Limited
c) Three i.e. NSDL, M/s Karvy Computershare Private Limited and LIC of
India
d) None of these
Ans: b) Two i.e. NSDL and M/s Karvy Computershare Private Limited
Q10. Under NPS, which of the following banks has been designated as
Trustee bank?
a) Bank of India
b) Axis Bank
c) State Bank of India
d) ICICI Bank
Ans: b) Axis Bank
Q11. At the time of retirement on superannuation under NPS, minimum
what percentage shall be invested for annuity in IRDA regulated life
Insurer?
a) 60% of the corpus at the time of retirement
b) 100% of the corpus at the time of retirement
c) 40% of the corpus at the time of retirement
d) 80% of the corpus at the time of retirement
Ans: c) 40% of the corpus at the time of retirement
Q12. If a Railway servant covered under NPS dies in harness, his/her
spouse shall invest minimum ______ for annuity in IRDA regulated life
Insurer
a) 60% of the corpus at the time of death
b) 100% of the corpus at the time of death
c) 40% of the corpus at the time of death
d) 80% of the corpus at the time of death
Ans: d) 80% of the corpus at the time of death
Q13. In case of death in service of a Railway servant covered under
NPS, pension will be paid to the eligible family members in the following
order
a) Spouse, Children and Parents
b) Spouse, Parents and Children
c) Spouse, Mother of subscriber and Father of subscriber
d) Spouse, Son and Daughter
Ans: c) Spouse, Mother of subscriber and Father of subscriber
Q14. Staff covered under NPS are
a) Eligible for Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity
b) Not eligible for Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity
c) Eligible for Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity only in case of death
d) Eligible for Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity only in case of retirement
Ans: a) Eligible for Death-cum-Retirement Gratuity
Q15. Under NPS, partial withdrawal is allowed after a minimum service
of
a) 10 years
b) 5 years
c) 3 years
d) None of these
Ans: c) 3 years
Q16. Maximum how many times partial withdrawal is allowed under
NPS?
a) 5 times
b) 3 times
c) No limit
d) 10 times
Ans: b) 3 times
Q17. What is the minimum gap between two partial withdrawals under
NPS, except in case o with drawal on medical ground?
a) 10 years
b) 5 years
c) 3 years
d) None of these
Ans: b) 5 years
Q18. For what purpose partial withdrawal is allowed from NPS?
a) For higher education of children/adopted child
b) For marriage of children/adopted child
c) For purchase or construction of residential house/flat
d) All the above
Ans: d) All the above
Q19. Maximum what amount may be withdrawn in the first partial
withdrawal under NPS?
a) 25% of subscriber’s contribution
b) 25% of both subscriber’s and Employer’s contribution
c) 1/3rd of subscriber’s contribution
d) None of these
Ans: a) 25% of subscriber’s contribution
Q20. In the second and subsequent partial withdrawal under NPS,
maximum what amount is allowed to be withdrawn?
a) 25% of subscriber’s contribution
b) 25% of the incremental contributions made by the subscriber after the
date of first/next subsequent withdrawal Prepared by – H L Nayak, Ch
SWI & Instructor(P)/MDZTI/SECR/BSP
c) 1/3rd of subscriber’s contribution
d) None of these
Ans: b) 25% of the incremental contributions made by the subscriber
after the date of first/nex subsequent withdrawal
Q21. Which of the following agencies is the regulator and administrator
for the national Pension System?
a) National Pension Regulatory Authority
b) Department of Personnel and Training
c) Securities and Exchange Board of India
d) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Ans: d) Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
Q.22 When a Railway servant covered under National Pension System
(NPS) is under suspension, the amount of contribution towards NPS for
the period of suspension will be
a) 10% of Basic pay and Dearness allowance
b) 5% of Basic pay and Dearness allowance
c) No contribution
d) 10% of Basic pay only
Ans: c) No contribution
Q23. The unique Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN)
allotted to the members of National Pension System has ____ digits.
a) 10
b) 11
c) 12
d) 14
Ans: c) 12
Q24. Which of the following are reckoned as pay for payment of
contribution towards National Pension System?
a) Basic pay
b) 30% pay element for running staff
c) Non-Practicing Allowance for doctors
d) All the above
Ans: d) All the above
Q1- Nomination entry of Group Insurance Scheme and list of family members of
Government servant is maintained under which part of Service book?*
1 point

a) Part I
b) Part II
c) Part III
d) Part IV

Q2- In which month of year Employee should hand over his/her copy of service book
to his/her office for up to date entries?*
1 point

a) January
b) July
c) December
d) Month of Joining of service

Q3- With in how many days Government employees office should return his/her copy
of service book after up to date entries as per Rule 257(3) of GFR,2005?*
1 point

a) 15 Days
b) 20 Days
c) 30 Days
d) 45 Days

Q4- If an employee date of birth is the first date of the month shall retire on?*
1 point

a) On the afternoon of the last day of same month.

b) On the afternoon of the last day of preceding month.
c) On the afternoon of the same day of same month.
d) On the Forenoon of the first day of same month.

Q5- Group A Government servant should not accept any ‘Commercial employment’
with in ……. From the date of his retirement without the previous sanction of the
Government?*
1 point

a) 6 Months
b) 9 Months
c) 1 Year
d) 2 Years

Q6- Which period is count as the qualifying service of Government servant i)

Duty and periods treated as duty ii) All kind s of leave with leave salary
iii) Deputation and foreign serviceiv) iv) Extraordinary leave on medical
certificate and EOL without medical certificate granted due to inability of the
employee to join /rejoin duty on account of civil commotion or for prosecuting high
technical and scientific studies. v) Pre-appointment training followed
immediately by appointment as Group C and D employees vi) Service on
probation followed by confirmation vii) Service as SAS apprentice
viii) Suspension followed by minor penalty ix)Suspension followed by major
penalty; absence from duty including suspension in any, if the reinstating authority
orders that it shall count.*
1 point

a) Only i,ii,iii and vi

b) Only i,ii,iii,viii
c) All of Above
d) Only i,iii,iv,v,vi,vii and ix

Q7- Which period of service is not count as qualifying service of Government

employees? (i) Service rendered before attaining the age of 18 years (ii)
Service as apprentice except SAS apprentice (iii) Un authorized absence treated
as ‘dies non’ (iv)Overstayal of leave/joining time not regularized as leave with
leave salary (v) EOL without Mc other than the circumstances (vi)
Suspension followed by major penalty , if the reinstating authority does not order that
is shall count as qualifying service.*
1 point

a) Only i,ii,iii and iv

b) Only i,ii,iv and vi
c) Only i,ii,iii and vi
d) All of above

Q8- The qualifying service for pension/gratuity is calculated and expressed in

completed ………….Fractions equal to ……………. And above shall be treated as
one ……………..?*
1 point

a) Half year, Three months, half year

b) Three months, Half year, Three months
c) One year, Half year, Three months
d) Half year, half year, half year.
Q9- After how many years of service the intimation about issue a certificate of
qualifying service to the employees given by the Head of office in consultation with
the Account officer is required?*
1 point

a) After completion of 18 years of service and again 5 years before the date of retirement
b) After completion of 20 years of service and again 5 years before the date of retirement
c) After completion of 24 years of service and again 2 years before the date of retirement
d) After completion of 18 years of service and again 2 years before the date of retirement

Q10- The average emoluments of retiring employee will be the average of

emoluments drawn during the last…………..?*
1 point

a) 6 Months
b) 9 Months
c) 10 Months
d) None of these

Q11- Pension is admissible to permanent employees who retire or are retired with a
qualifying service of not less than………….. years?*
1 point

a) 15 years .
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years

Q12- Pension is admissible to permanent employees who retire voluntarily after

………….. years of continuous service?*
1 point

a) 15 years
b) 10 years
c) 15 years
d) 20 years

Q13- Retiring pension is given to those employees who retire as ?*

1 point

(a) Voluntary retirement

(b) Premature retirement before superannuation
(c) Both a and b
(d) None of these

Q14- Invalid pension on retirement is given to those employee who …………?*

1 point

a) Declared by the competent medical authority to be permanently incapacitated for further

service
b) Declared incapacitated By Head of office for further service
c) Both a and b
d) None of these

Q15- What type of pension is given to an employee in case of abolition of employees

permanent post and provision of alternate employment of equal status is not
possible, or offer of a lower post is not accepted?*
1 point

a) Invalid pension
b) compensation pension
c) Retiring pension
d) Compulsory retirement pension

Q16- Compulsory retirement pension should be less than …………… of full

compensation pension or gratuity or both.*
1 point

a) ½
b) 2/3
c) ¼
d) 1/3

Q17- What is the minimum amount of any class of pension ?*

1 point

c) Rs.9000
d) Rs.9500
b) Rs.7000
a) Rs.4500

Q18- The head of office would undertake the work of preparing Pension papers,
including verification of service and complete the information in Form 7 before
………..years in advance?*
1 point

a) 5 Years
b) 3 Years
c) 2 Years
d) 1 years.

Q19- The head of office will furnish the particulars of qualifying service to the retiring
government servant before ……………months to the date of retirement?*
1 point

a) 6 Months
b) 10 Months
c) 12 Months
d) 15 Months

Q20- How long time before the Head of office, forward the Form 5 and Form 7 of
retiring Government servant to Account officer?*
1 point

a) 3 Months
b) 4 Months
c) 6 Months
d) 9 Months

Q21- Information about Government dues on Government servant shall furnish by

the Head of office at least …………….months before the date of retirement so that
dues are recovered out of the gratuity before its payment is authorized.*
1 point

a) 3 Months
b) 2 Months
c) 5 Months
d) 9 Months

Q22- Full pension is admissible to an employee retiring with minimum qualifying

service of not less than………. Years?*
1 point

a) 10 Years
b) 15 Years
c) 20 Years
d) 30 Years

Q23- In no case a pension (including compassionate allowance) granted shall be

less than per mensem?*
1 point

a) Rs.3500
b) Rs.6,000
c) Rs.9,000
d) Rs.12,000

Q24- Which points are correct information regarding additional quantum of pension
payable as and when the pensioner attains the age of 80 years and above? (i)
80 years to less than 85 years- additional quantum of pension 20% of Basic
pension (ii) 85 years to less than 90 years -additional quantum of
pension 30% of Basic pension (iii) 90 years to less than 95 years-
additional quantum of pension 40% of Basic pension (iv) 95 years to less
than 100 years - additional quantum of pension 50% of Basic pension (v) 100
years or more - additional quantum of pension 100% of Basic pension*
1 point

a) Only i & ii
b) Only i,ii and iii
c) only v
d) All of above
Q25- No pension is admissible to a permanent employee who retires before
completion of ………. Years if qualifying service.*
1 point

a) 7 Years
b) 9 Years
c) 10 Years
d) 12 Years