MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. When did CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 come into force to all Central Government servants?

(a) 01-01-1972

(b) 01-04-1972

(c) 01-08-1972

(d) 01-06-1972

2. To whom does CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 apply?

(a) Persons entitled to the benefit of Contributory Provident Fund

(b) Defence personnel

(c) Persons whose terms and conditions of service are regulated by or under the provisions of the
Constitution
(d) Government servants appointed in a pensionable establish ment on or before 31-12-2003, including
Civilian Government servants in the Defence Services

3. CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 shall not be applicable to

(a) Employees appointed prior to 1-4-2004 and put on induction training.

(b) Temporary Government servant with less than ten years"" service and who is discharged from service

(c) Employees of Union Territories

(d) All Central Government servants appointed on or after 1-1-2004 (except Armed Forces)

4. Which of the following sentences are correct regarding applicability of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 to
employees who were put on induction training prior to 1-1-2004 and were in receipt of stipend during such
training?

(a) They will be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(b) They will not be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

(c) They will be covered under the New Pension Scheme, as applicable to Government servants
appointed on or after 1-1-2004.
(d) They will be covered under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, provided the period spent on such
training be eligible to count as qualifying service, under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972.

5. The definition of a "child" in the context of Pension Rules covers (i) A son, under 20 years of age (ii) An
unmarried daughter, under 18 years of age (iii) A son, under 25 years of age (iv) An unmarried daughter, under
25 years of age
 (a) (i) and (ii)

(b) (ii) and (iii)

(c) (iii) and (iv)

(d) (ii) and (iv)

6. Who of the following is covered under the definition of child under Rule 3?

(a) A daughter, unmarried and under 20 years of age

(b) A daughter, unmarried and under 21 years of age

(c) A daughter, married and under 25 years of age

(d) A daughter, unmarried and under 25 years of age

7. A ""Pension Disbursing Authority"" includes

(a) Branch of a nationalized bank

(b) Treasury including sub treasury

(c) Accounts Officer

(d) All the above

8. Who among the following shall be considered as Head of Office under Rule 3 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) A person whom the President may, by order, specify as Head of Office.

(b) All the above

(c) Pension Disbursing Authority

(d) A Gazetted Officer, declared under Rule 14 of the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978

9. The term Retirement Benefits include

(a) Pension

(b) Service Gratuity

(c) Retirement gratuity

(d) All the above

10. Which of the following payments shall not be included under Retirement Benefits vide Rule 3 of CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Pension

(b) Service Gratuity

(c) Retirement Gratuity

(d) Encashment of leave

11. What does the term minor mean under the CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) A person who has not completed the age of 16 years

(b) A person who has not completed the age of 18 years

(c) A person who has not completed the age of 14 years

(d) A person who has not completed the age of 21 years in case of male and 25 years in case of female

12. What is the time limit fixed to a Government servant to elect to be governed by the CCS (Pension) Rules,
when he is transferred permanently from services and posts to which CCS (Pension) Rules do not apply?

(a) Within 3 months of the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(b) Within 12 months of the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(c) Within 9 months of the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(d) Within 6 months of the date of issue of permanent transfer order

13. What are the circumstances under which claims to pension or family pension shall be regulated to a
Government servant under the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) When a Government servant is allowed to resign from service

(b) When a Government servant is discharged from service

(c) When a Government servant dies during service

(d) All the above

14. Find the date from which a temporary Government servant who retires on superannuation, or is discharged
from service shall be eligible for gratuity as for a permanent Government servant

(a) 01-01-1986

(b) 01-01-1996

(c) 01-01-2008
 (d) 01-01-2004

15. How will the day, on which a Government servant who is allowed to resign from service, be treated under
CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Treated as a non working day

(b) Treated as his last working day

(c) Treated as his last working day, subject to conditions and discretionary powers of the Head of Office

(d) Treated as a kind of leave admissible to him

16. How will the day of death of an official, who is on EXOL/EL on MC, be treated under the provisions of
CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Treated as a working day

(b) Treated as a non working day

(c) Treated as a part of leave which he was availing on the day previous to the day of death

(d) Treated as a kind of leave admissible to him

17. What is the condition stipulated for grant of pension and its continuance to a pensioner under CCS
(Pension) Rules?

(a) Future good conduct

(b) Being available in the country

(c) Not participating in any political activity

(d) Not engaging in any business / profession

18. Under what reasons can the appointing authority by order in writing, withhold or withdraw a pension?

(a) When a pensioner is convicted of a serious crime

(b) On the grounds of misconduct

(c) When a pensioner, publishes books / articles / any material relating to sensitive information
pertaining to the security of India

(d) All the above

19. When shall stoppage or reduction of pension not be permissible?

(a) On being found guilty of grave misconduct

(b) On being convicted of a serious crime

 (c) On removal or dismissal from service

(d) On failure / refusal to pay Government dues

20. With whom can an appeal lie against an order passed by the Appointing Authority to withhold or withdraw
a pension?

(a) President

(b) Union Public Service Commission

(c) Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners"" Welfare

(d) Head of Department

21. Who reserves the right of withholding pension or gratuity or both either in full or in part, whether
permanently or for a specified period in case a pensioner is found guilty of grave misconduct?

(a) Appointing Authority

(b) President

(c) Secretary, Department of Expenditure

(d) Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners"" Welfare

22. Who shall be consulted by the President, before passing of final orders regarding withholding or
withdrawal of pension?

(a) Secretary, Ministry of Personnel, PG and Pension

(b) Appointing Authority

(c) Head of Department

(d) Union Public Service Commission

23. How will you regulate pensionary benefits to a retiring Government servant against whom Departmental /
judicial proceedings are pending / is still continuing at the time of retirement?
(a) Only provisional pension shall be paid and gratuity will be withheld till the conclusion of
departmental proceedings and issue of final orders thereon by the competent authority
(b) Pension and gratuity shall be withheld till the conclusion of proceedings and issue of final orders
thereon
(c) Provisional pension and provisional gratuity both shall be paid, till conclusion of proceedings and
issue of final orders thereon

(d) 50% of pension admissible, shall only be paid with the sanction of the President

24. Which of the following conditions is not stipulated to institute departmental proceedings after retirement or
during re employment?
 (a) Sanction of the President shall be obtained, before instituting proceedings

(b) The proceedings shall not be in respect of any event which took place more than 4 years before such
institution

(c) Proceedings shall be conducted by such authority and in such place as the President may direct

(d) The proceedings shall be instituted by the Competent Authority with the sanction of Department of
Pension and Pensioners"" Welfare

25. If departmental proceedings are instituted against a Government servant during service and pending at the
time of retirement, which of the following sentences is correct?
(a) Departmental proceedings are deemed to be proceedings under the rules and shall be continued and
concluded by the same disciplinary authority, as if the Government servant had continued in service

(b) Departmental proceedings shall be continued only with the sanction of the President

(c) Proceedings shall be conducted by such authority and in such place as the President may direct and in
accordance with the rules

(d) All the above

26. Departmental proceedings are deemed to be instituted against a Government servant on

(a) The date on which the statement of charges is issued

(b) The date on which the Government servant is placed under suspension

(c) The date on which the statement of charges is issued or if the Government servant is placed under
suspension from an earlier date, on such date

(d) The date on which the departmental proceedings are concluded and final orders issued thereon

27. What is the maximum recovery of pecuniary loss from pension that can be made on the date of retirement
of a Government servant, when the President decides not to withhold or withdraw pension under Rule 9 of
CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) At a rate not exceeding two thirds of the pension admissible

(b) At a rate not exceeding 50% of the pension admissible

(c) At a rate not exceeding one third of the pension admissible

(d) At a rate not exceeding 60% of the pension admissible

28. When can an order, enhancing the amount of pension or gratuity to be withheld or withdrawn, be made by
the President?

(a) Any time

(b) Unless the Government servant concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity to represent
against the order proposed

(c) After consultation with the UPSC

 (d) Only if the Government servant concerned has been given a reasonable opportunity of making
representation against the order proposed and after consultation with the UPSC

29. Which of the following has no effect on pension under Rule 9 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Minor penalty proceedings

(b) Major penalty proceedings

(c) Departmental proceedings

(d) Judicial proceedings

30. How will you regulate pensionary benefits in respect of a Government servant, who having retired on a
superannuation pension or retiring pension is subsequently re employed in the same service or post?

(a) He shall be entitled to two pensions in the same service or post

(b) He shall not be entitled to a separate pension or gratuity for the period of re employment

(c) He shall be entitled to a separate pension for the period of re employment, in addition to the
superannua tion pension / retiring pension
(d) He shall be entitled to gratuity for the period of re employment in addition to the superannua tion
pension or retiring pension

31. A retired Group A Officer will be required to obtain sanction / permission of the Government, if he wishes
to accept any commercial employment

(a) Within one year of retirement

(b) Within two years of retirement

(c) Within three years of retirement

(d) Within four years of retirement

32. Which of the following factors are considered by Government, in granting or refusing permission to a
retired Group A Officer for taking up any commercial employment under Rule 10 (3) of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) Obtaining a No Objection for the proposed post retirement commercial employment from the office
where he retired
(b) Whether the service record of the officer is clear, particularly with respect to integrity and dealings
with non Government organizations
(c) Whether the officer has been privy to sensitive or strategic information in the last three years of
service, which is directly related to the work of organization in which he proposes to join

(d) All the above

33. Which of the following factors shall not be considered in granting / refusing permission to a retired Group
A Officer for taking up any commercial employment under Rule 10 of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) Whether a No Objection for the proposed post retirement commercial employment has been obtained
from the office where he retired
 (b) Whether there is conflict of interest between the policies of the office he has held for the last three
years and the interest represented by the organization in which he proposes to join
(c) The nature of and the emoluments from the commercial employment taken up by the pensioner
concerned
(d) Whether the organization he proposes to join has been known to be in any way in conflict with
national security and domestic harmony

34. What is the period within which a retired Group A Officer can make representation against refusal of
Government in granting permission for taking up any commercial employment?

(a) Within 30 days of the receipt of the order of the Government

(b) Within 60 days of the receipt of the order of the Government

(c) Within 90 days of the receipt of the order of the Government

(d) Within 100 days of the receipt of the order of the Government

35. What is the procedure to be followed by a retired Group B Officer before accepting commercial
employment?
(a) Prior permission of the Government for accepting commercial employment within 2 years of
retirement should be obtained
(b) Prior permission of the Government for accepting commercial employment within 1 year of
retirement should be obtained
(c) An intimation to the Ministry / Department in / or under which last served before retirement should
be furnished

(d) Permission / Intimation are not required to take post retirement commercial employment

36. A retired Group A Officer need not obtain prior permission of the Government, for taking up employment
after retirement

(a) In a Co operative Society

(b) For setting up practice either independently or as a partner of a firm, as adviser, having professional
qualifications

(c) As a Director and partner of a company

(d) In an University

37. Who is competent to consider requests for permission to accept any employment after retirement under a
Government outside India in respect of a retired Group A Officer ?

(a) The Ministry / Department under which the officer concerned, last served, prior to retirement

(b) Ministry of External Affairs

(c) Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare

(d) The Ministry / Department last served prior to retirement and a decision taken in consultation with
the Ministry of External Affairs
38. When shall the qualifying service of a Government servant commence under CCS (Pension) Rules in the
following cases?

(a) From the date he takes charge of the post to which he is appointed substantively

(b) From the date he joined service on ad hoc basis before regular appointment

(c) From the date he joined service on contract basis before regular appointment

(d) From the date he takes charge of the post to which he is appointed in an officiating / temporary
capacity in a non pensionable establishment

39. What are the conditions, subject to which the service of a Government servant qualifies for pension and
gratuity?
(a) The duties and pay must be regulated by the Government or under conditions determined by
Government

(b) Service, which is paid by the Government from the Consolidated Fund of India

(c) Service under the Government which is paid from a local fund administered by the Government

(d) All the above

40. What is the quantum of service rendered by the Casual Labourers with temporary status which will be
counted for the purpose of retirement benefits?

(a) 0.25

(b) 0.5

(c) The benefits of temporary status shall not be counted for pensionary benefits

(d) 1

41. What are the conditions stipulated to count the service paid from contingencies at the time of absorption in
regular employment?

(a) Services should be in a job involving whole time employment

(b) Service should be in a type of work for which regular post could have been sanctioned (e.g.) malis,
chowkidars, khalasis, etc.
(c) Services should have been continuous and followed by absorption in regular employment without
break

(d) All the above

42. To whom will the benefit of GPF and Old Pension Scheme be not applicable to under Rule 14 of CCS
(Pension) Rules?

(a) Casual Labourers who are covered under the scheme of OM, dated 10-9-1993

(b) Casual Labourers who are covered under the scheme of OM, dated 10-9-1993, even if regularized on
or after 1-1-2004
 (c) Fresh employees appointed on or after 1-1-2004

(d) All the above

43. Which of the following periods will not count as qualifying service for the purpose of pensionary benefits?

(a) Suspension followed by minor penalty

(b) Pre appointment training followed immediately by appointment as Group ""C"" and ""D"" employee

(c) EOL without MC granted due to inability of the employee to join / rejoin duty on account of Civil
Commotion

(d) Overstayal of leave / joining time, not regularized as leave with leave salary

44. When will the period of initial contract service qualify in case of a person initially engaged on a contract
for a specified period and subsequently appointed to the same or another post in permanent capacity in a
pensionable establishment?
(a) When they opt to refund Government"s contribution to contributory provident fund with interest
thereon, including any other compensa tion from the service
(b) When they opt to retain Government"s contributions to contributory provident fund with interest
thereon, including any other compensa tion from the service
(c) When they opt to refund 50% of Government"s contribution to contributory provident fund with
interest thereon, including any other compensa tion for the service

(d) When they opt to refund the pay received for the contract service

45. What is the time period stipulated to exercise option for the purpose of counting service on contract, in
respect of a person who is initially engaged by the Government on a contract for a specified period and is
subsequently appointed in a pensionable establishment?

(a) Within a period of 12 months from the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(b) Within a period of 6 months from the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(c) Within a period of 3 months from the date of issue of permanent transfer order

(d) The provision of exercising option is not available to count service on contract

46. What is the rate of interest applicable for refund of pensionary benefits for counting of past service for
pension purposes in terms of Rules 17 to 20 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) 2% over the interest rate on Provident Fund Balances

(b) Interest rates applicable to Bank deposits

(c) Normal rate of interest applicable to GPF deposits determined from time to time

(d) RBI rate of interest

47. After issue of orders for counting of past service for pensionary purposes, if an individual does not deposit
the pensionary benefits already received within one month, a penal interest of .......... will be charged.
 (a) 2% per annum

(b) 3% per annum

(c) 4% per annum

(d) 5% per annum

48. A re employed Government servant, who exercises option to count the previous military service as
qualifying service, shall refund the gratuity received in respect of his military service in ......... maximum
monthly instalments.

(a) 24

(b) 36

(c) 50

(d) Not more than 100

49. When will the right to count previous civil / military service revive in the case of re employed Government
servants / military pensioners?

(a) From the month following the month in which he exercised option

(b) From the month in which he exercised option

(c) When the whole amount of pension, bonus or gratuity has been refunded

(d) From the date of re employment under Government

50. What is the time limit allowed to exercise option under Rule 19 (1) in the case of military pensioners for
counting of military service?

(a) One year from the date of re employment

(b) Six months from the date of re employment

(c) Three months from the date of re employment

(d) One year from the date of cessation of pension already drawn in respect of military service

51. How will the pensionary benefits be regulated in civil service for re employed military pensioners who
opted for separate military and civil pension?
(a) Pensionary benefits for civil service are subject to limitation as per provisions of Rule 18 (3) of CCS
(Pension) Rules

(b) Pensionary benefits for military pensioners in civil service shall be regulated without limitation

(c) Pensionary benefits for civil service shall be allowed in the case of exercising option to cease to draw
pension and refund of gratuity received in respect of earlier service

(d) All the above

52. Which of the following Extraordinary leave periods shall not qualify for pension and gratuity?

(a) EOL on MC

(b) EOL taken on other grounds, not covered by specific entries in the service records for pensionary
benefits
(c) EOL taken on other grounds, covered by specific entries in the service records for pensionary
benefits

(d) EOL taken due to inability to join duty on account of civil commotion

53. Which of the following statements are not correct, with respect to counting of periods spent on training,
before appointment to service under Government for the purpose of pensionary benefits?
(a) Departmental training period i.e. pre appointment training period, if followed immediately by an
appointment shall count as qualifying service
(b) Any interruption which falls between the training period and regular appointment should not exceed
the joining time admissible under the relevant rules
(c) If the intervening period, between the training period and the regular appointment, takes more than
the joining time admissible, it cannot be condoned even in cases where the delay is purely administrative
(d) If the intervening period, between the training period and the regular appointment, takes more than
the joining time admissible, it can be condoned only in cases of administrative delay in issuing posting
orders after training

54. Under what circumstances shall the periods of suspension count as qualifying service for pension and
gratuity in respect of a suspended employee pending inquiry into his conduct?

(a) On conclusion of inquiry, if the Government servant has been fully exonerated

(b) On conclusion of inquiry, if the suspension is held to be wholly unjustified

(c) When the departmental proceedings end with minor penalty

(d) All the above

55. When does a Government servant entail forfeiture of past service for the purpose of pensionary benefits?

(a) On dismissal from a service or post

(b) On removal from a service or post

(c) On resignation from a service or post

(d) All the above

56. Find the circumstances under which a Government servant can count previous service as qualifying service
and will not entail forfeiture of past service under the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) On resignation from a service or post

(b) When resignation is a ""technical formality"" and when it subsists

 (c) On dismissal from a service or post

(d) On removal from a service or post

57. Which of the following statements are not correct with regard to counting of past service of a Government
servant, who is dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from service, but is reinstated on appeal or review,
under Rule 25 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) He is entitled to count his past service as qualifying service

(b) He is not entitled to count his past service as qualifying service

(c) The period of interruption in service from the date of dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement to
the date of reinstatement shall be regularized as duty for the purpose of qualifying service by the specific
orders of reinstating authority
(d) The period of suspension, if any, shall be regularized as duty or leave for the purpose of qualifying
service by the specific orders of the reinstating authority

58. How is past service and the period of interruption treated for the purpose of pension in case a Government
servant is dismissed, removed or compulsorily retired from service, but is reinstated on appeal or review under
Rule 25 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Past service prior to the date of reinstatement counts as qualifying service for pension

(b) The period of suspension, if any, shall be treated as duty or leave only by the specific orders of
reinstating authority for the purpose of pension
(c) The period of interruption from the date of dismissal, removal or compulsory retirement to the date of
reinstatement shall count as qualifying service only on being regularized as duty, by the specific orders of
the reinstating authority

(d) All the above

59. Under what conditions, shall the appointing authority not permit a Government servant to withdraw
resignation from Government service under Rule 26 of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) The request for withdrawal has been made as a result of a material change in the circum stances
which originally compelled the Government servant to tender resignation
(b) The conduct of the Government servant should be in no way improper, during the period from the
date on which the resignation became effective to the date of request for withdrawal
(c) The period of absence from duty between the effective date of resignation and the date on which the
Government servant is allowed to resume duty on withdrawal of resignation is more than 90 days

(d) All the above

60. When shall the request for withdrawal of resignation of a Government servant not be accepted by the
appointing authority under the provisions of Rule 26 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) In case of taking up an appointment in Central Public Enterprise / Central Autonomous Body

(b) In case of taking up an appointment in or under a Corporation or Company wholly or substantially

owned or controlled by the Government
(c) In the case of taking up another appointment with proper permission, whether permanent or
temporary under the State Government

(d) All the above

61. How will the period of interruption be treated for the purpose of pension when an order is passed by the
Appointing Authority allowing a Government servant to withdraw his resignation and to resume duty?

(a) The period of interruption shall not count as qualifying service

(b) The period of interruption shall count as qualifying service

(c) The period of interruption shall count as qualifying service by formal condonation of the Appointing
Authority
(d) The period of interruption shall be covered by grant of leave of any kind due to the Government
servant

62. How will the interruption in service not exceeding the joining time permissible, due to the two
appointments being at different stations be treated for qualifying service for pension in cases of resignation
being submitted to take up another appointment with proper permission?

(a) Shall be treated as joining time permissible under the rules of transfer

(b) Shall be covered by grant of leave of any kind due to the Government servant on the date of relief

(c) Shall be treated as unauthorized leave of absence

(d) Shall not be covered by any kind of leave due to the Government servant and formal condonation to
the extent shall be made by the Appointing Authority

63. Which of the following procedure is not required to be followed, when benefit of past service is allowed
for pension, in the cases of resignation being submitted to take up another appointment with proper
permission?
(a) The order accepting the resignation should clearly indicate that the employee is resigning to join
another appointment with proper permission and the benefits under Rule 26 (2) will be admissible to him
(b) The contents of the order accepting resignation should be noted in the service books of the
individuals concerned with proper attestation
(c) A separate sanction should be issued indicating that the resignation has been accepted under Rule 26
(2) of CCS (Pension) Rules

(d) A "no demand certificate" must be obtained by the Government servant

64. Who among the following categories of employees will be eligible for counting of past service on
submission of technical resignation on or after 1-1-2004 under Rule 26 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) Employees appointed on or before 31-12-2003 and who were governed by old pension scheme under
CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

(b) Employees appointed on or after 1-1-2004 who are governed by New Pension Scheme

(c) Employees appointed into service on or before 31-12-2003 and who were governed by CPF scheme

(d) Employees who entered into service on or before 31-12-2003 and who were governed by any pension
scheme other than the pension scheme under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

65. From the following, find the cases where an interruption in the service of a Government servant does not
entail forfeiture of past service?

(a) Authorized leave of absence and joining time

 (b) Transfer to non qualifying service in an establishment under the control of the Government and the
transfer ordered by a competent authority is in the public interest

(c) Suspension followed by the Government servant"s death

(d) All the above

66. What does interruption include under Rule 27 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Periods of suspension

(b) Joining time while on transfer from one post to another

(c) Periods of absence after dismissal, removal and compulsory retirement in cases of reinstatement

(d) All the above

67. Which of the following constitute an interruption in the service of a Government servant entailing
forfeiture of past service under Rule 27 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Will ful absence from duty not regularized

(b) Unauthorized absence in continuation of authorized leave of absence, so as long as the post of the
absentee is not filled substantially
(c) Suspension, where the Government servant is retired on attaining the age of compulsory retirement
while under suspension

(d) Joining time

68. Under what conditions can the past service be allowed to count as qualifying service in case a Government
servant remains absent unauthorizedly from duty for two days?

(a) If unauthorized absence from duty stands singly and not in continuation of any authorized leave

(b) When unauthorized absence from duty is commuted retrospectively by the Appointing Authority as
extraordinary leave

(c) If unauthorized absence from duty is followed by resignation

(d) All the above

69. Which of the following statements are not correct, with respect to condonation of interruption in service of
a Government servant for the purpose of pension?
(a) In the absence of a specific indication to the contrary in the service book, an interruption between two
spells of civil service rendered by a Government servant under Government, shall be treated as
automatically condoned.
(b) An interruption caused by resignation, dismissal or removal from service or for participation in a
strike shall not be condoned under Rule 28(a) of CCS (Pension) Rules
(c) The period of interruption in the cases where it is automatically condoned shall not count as
qualifying service
(d) The period of interruption in the cases where it is automatically condoned shall count as qualifying
service
70. How will you regulate pension to a permanent Government servant who, on being declared surplus to the
establishment in the office, opts for Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme?
(a) He is entitled to 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial as per
Rule 49 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules

(b) He is entitled to a minimum Pension of Rs 9,000 p.m. as per Rule 49 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules

(c) He is entitled for determination of exgratia in addition to pension

(d) He is entitled at a rate not less than two thirds and not more than two, thirds of pension which would
have been admissible on the date of superannuation

71. The benefit of adding years of qualifying service for purpose of computation of pension was withdrawn
with effect from

(a) 01-01-1996

(b) 01-01-2006

(c) 02-09-2008

(d) 10-12-2009

72. What is the minimum period of deputation prescribed by International organizations in case of a
Government servant who is deputed on foreign service to the United Nations and other international
organizations?

(a) 7 years

(b) 5 years

(c) 3 years

(d) 2 years

73. When shall verification of qualifying service of a Government servant be done by the head of office in
consultation with the Accounts Officer in accordance with the Rules?

(a) After completion of 25 years of service and 5 years before the date of retirement of an employee

(b) After completion of 20 years of service and 5 years before the date of retirement of an employee

(c) After completion of 18 years of service and 3 years before the date of retirement of an employee,
whichever is earlier
(d) After completion of 18 years of service and 5 years before the date of retirement of an employee,
whichever is earlier

74. Which of the following instructions are not to be strictly adhered to by the Head of Office, with the
objective of eliminating delays in processing of cases of retiring Government servants?
(a) The record of verification of service shall be maintained only in Part V of the revised format of the
service book prescribed in Department""s OM dated 11-3-2008
(b) The concerned Government servant may be informed of deficiencies and gaps as regards missing
entries relating to verification of service and the period thereof
 (c) Annual service verification and intimation to every officer regarding service verification status so that
any lapse is timely ascertained and corrective action taken
(d) Any gap in the verification of service may be intimated to the employee concerned, and appropriate
action for ensuing verification of missing spells may be taken by the Head of Office

75. Which of the following shall be treated as emoluments for the calculation of retirement benefits on
implementation of 7th CPC?
(a) Pay drawn in the prescribed pay level in the pay matrix, non practising allowance and stagnation
increment

(b) Pay drawn in the prescribed pay level in the pay matrix, personal pay and stagnation increment

(c) Pay drawn in the prescribed pay level in the pay matrix, and deputation allowance

(d) Pay drawn in the prescribed pay level in the pay matrix and Dearness Allowance

76. Which of the following shall not be taken as emoluments for calculation of retirement benefits?

(a) Basic pay as defined in F.R. 9 (21) (a) (i) drawn immediately before retirement or death

(b) Non Practising Allowance, granted to medical officers in lieu of private practice

(c) Stagnation increment (s)

(d) Special Pay / Deputation Special Pay / Special Allowances

77. How shall emoluments be reckoned to a Government servant who is on foreign service during a portion of
the last 10 months of service?

(a) Pay drawn while on foreign service shall be treated as emoluments

(b) Pay which the Government servant would have drawn under the Government had he not been on
foreign service shall alone be treated as emoluments
(c) Pay which he drew immediately before proceeding to foreign service shall be reckoned as
emoluments
(d) Pay drawn while on foreign service shall be treated as emoluments subject to payment of leave salary
contribution and pension contribution made by the Government servant

78. How do you reckon emoluments for the purpose of pension to a Government servant who immediately
before retirement or death while in service was on earned leave and earned an increment during EL period?
(a) An increment earned during the period of earned leave shall not be treated as emoluments as not
actually drawn

(b) Emoluments drawn immediately before proceeding on such leave shall be treated as emoluments

(c) An increment occurring during the first 120 days of EL will be counted as emoluments though not
actually drawn

(d) Pay which the Government servant would have drawn had he not gone on leave will be taken

79. How will the emoluments be reckoned if a Government servant had been under suspension immediately
before retirement and the period whereof does not count as service?
 (a) Subsistence allowance i.e., emoluments which the Government servant had drawn during the period
of suspension shall be reckoned as emoluments
(b) The emoluments which the Government servant drew immediately before being placed under
suspension shall be reckoned as emoluments
(c) The emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not been placed under
suspension will be taken
(d) The emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not been placed under
suspension, will be taken, if it is certified that the Government servant would have continued in the post

80. Which of the following kinds of allowances, admissible on the date of retirement / death shall be treated as
emoluments for the purpose of gratuity?

(a) Deputation (Duty) Allowance

(b) Special Pay / Special Allowances

(c) Dearness Allowance

(d) House Rent Allowance

81. How will you reckon emoluments if a Government servant, immediately before retirement, had been
absent on extraordinary leave?
(a) Emoluments drawn by the Government servant during the period of EOL, shall be treated as
emoluments
(b) Emoluments, which the Government servant drew immediately before proceeding on EOL, shall be
the emoluments
(c) Emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not gone on EOL, will be
taken
(d) Emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not proceeded on EOL, will
be taken, if it is certified that the Government servant would have continued in the post but for proceeding
on EOL

82. Find the rate of NPA to be included for the purpose of reckoning ""emoluments"" for medical officers
under Rule 33 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) 25% of the revised basic pay, on the date of retirement

(b) 20% of the revised basic pay, on the date of retirement

(c) 30% of the revised basic pay, on the date of retirement

(d) 40% of the revised basic pay, on the date of retirement

83. What is the maximum amount of emoluments (i.e) sum of basic pay and NPA, to be reckoned for pension
of medical officers under Rule 33 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Rs 250000

(b) Rs 225000

(c) Rs 237500
 (d) Rs 247500

84. How will the emoluments be reckoned for the purpose of pension when a Government servant who has
been transferred to an autonomous body consequent on the conversion of a Department of the Government
into such body which elects to retain the pensionary benefits under the rules of the Government?

(a) Emoluments drawn under the rules of the Government alone, shall be treated as emoluments

(b) Emoluments drawn under the autonomous body shall be treated as emoluments

(c) 50% Emoluments drawn under the autonomous body in addition to emoluments drawn under the
rules of Government shall be reckoned as emoluments
(d) Emoluments which he would have drawn, had he not been transferred to autonomous body will be
counted as emoluments

85. How shall the average emoluments be determined for the purpose of pension?

(a) With reference to the emoluments drawn by a Government servant during the last 10 months of
service

(b) With reference to the emoluments drawn by a Government servant on the date of retirement

(c) 50% of emoluments drawn by a Government servant on the date of retirement from service

(d) 50% of emoluments drawn by a Government servant during the last 10 months of service

86. Find the principles governing the calculation of average emoluments for the purpose of pension, in the case
of a Government servant, who is under suspension for some period during the last 10 months of service and
the suspension period whereof does not count as service?
(a) The emoluments which he would have drawn, had he not been suspended will be included in the
calculation of average emoluments
(b) The period of suspension shall be disregarded in the calculation of the average emoluments and equal
period before the 10 months shall be included in the calculation of average emoluments
(c) The emoluments / subsistence allowance drawn during the suspension period shall be included in the
calculation of average emoluments
(d) The emoluments for last 10 months excluding the period of suspension will be taken for calculation
of average emoluments

87. Find the procedure to be followed for determination of average emoluments of a Government servant who
earns an increment during earned leave preparatory to retirement which was not withheld?
(a) The increment earned during the period of earned leave not exceeding 120 days will be included in
the calculation of average emoluments, though actually not drawn
(b) The increment earned during the earned leave period shall not be included in the calculation of
average emoluments, since actually not drawn
(c) Emoluments drawn immediately proceeding on such earned leave shall be included in the calculation
of average emoluments
(d) Pay which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not gone on earned leave, will be
included in the calculation of average emoluments
88. How do you reckon emoluments for the purpose of average emoluments, when a Government servant is on
EOL on MC for 20 days in one month and overstayal of leave by 5 days in another month during his last 10
months of service
(a) The emoluments which he would have drawn, had he been on EOL and overstayal, will be included
for determining the average emoluments
(b) The period of EOL and overstayal shall be disregarded in the calculation of the average emoluments
and equal period before the ten months shall be included
(c) The emoluments which he drew immediately before proceeding on EOL and overstayal shall be taken
into account for determining the average emoluments
(d) The emoluments which he drew immediately before proceeding on EOL and overstayal shall be
taken into account, if it is certified that the Government servant would have continued the post but for
proceeding on EOL and overstayal.

89. When a Government servant proceeds on leave preparatory to retirement, with leave salary, after
officiating in a higher post, how is emoluments calculated for the purpose of pension?
(a) The emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not gone on leave will be
taken
(b) The emoluments (i.e.) leave salary drawn during the leave period by the Government servant will be
taken
(c) The benefit of emoluments drawn in higher appointment will be given if it is certified that he would
have continued to hold the higher appointment, but for his proceeding on leave
(d) The emoluments which he drew immediately before proceeding on leave will be reckoned as
emoluments

90. How would you compute average emoluments for the purpose of pension during leave period for a
deputationist, who while under orders of reversion to his parent department, gives notice to retire voluntarily
and also applies for leave coterminous with the period of notice?
(a) The emoluments (i.e.) leave salary drawn during the leave period shall be included for calculation of
average emoluments
(b) The emoluments which the deputationist would have drawn, had he not been proceeded on leave,
will be included in the calculation
(c) The emoluments for the leave period should be taken as what the emoluments would have been, had
the Government servant not been absent from duty from the post he was holding under the borrowing
department, before he proceeded on such leave
(d) The leave period will be disregarded in the calculation of average emoluments and an equal period
before 10 months will be included

91. For a Government servant having been suspended for some time during the last 10 months of his service
before retirement and had been reinstated without forfeiture of service, restricting the pay and allowances for
the suspension period as to the subsistence allowance already paid to the Government servant, how will you
reckon emoluments for the purpose of average emoluments?
(a) The emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn, had he not been suspended will
be included in the calculation of average emoluments
(b) The subsistence allowance drawn by the Government servant as restricted on reinstatement, shall be
included in the calculation of average emoluments
(c) The emoluments which the Government servant drew immediately prior to suspension shall be the
emoluments for the purpose of this rule
(d) The period of suspension shall be disregarded and an equal period before 10 months will be included,
since the pay and allowances from the period restricted subsistence allowance
92. Find the date of compulsory retirement of a Government servant according to provisions of F.R. 56?

(a) On the afternoon of the last day of the month in which the Government servant attains the age of 60
years

(b) On the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of 60 years

(c) On the afternoon of the first day of the succeeding month after attaining the age of 60 years

(d) On the afternoon of the first day of the month in which the Government servant attains the age of 60
years

93. When shall a Government servant whose date of birth is the first of a month retire from service on
superannuation?

(a) On the afternoon of the last day of the month, in which superannua tion falls

(b) On the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of 60 years

(c) On the afternoon of the first day of the month in which the Government servant attains the age of 60
years

(d) On the afternoon of the first day of the succeeding month after attaining the age of 60 years

94. Who among the following shall be granted a superannuation pension under the provisions of CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) A Government servant who is retired on his attaining the age of compulsory retirement

(b) A Government servant who is permitted to be absorbed in a service or post in or under a corporation
or company wholly owned by the combined Government

(c) A Government servant who retires or is retired, in advance of the age of compulsory retirement

(d) A Government servant who is discharged from service on the abolition of his permanent post and
provision of alternate employment of equal status is not possible or offer of a lower post is not accepted

95. Find the age prescribed for retirement on superannuation for a civilian Government servant under
provisions of F.R. 56?

(a) 58 years

(b) 55 years

(c) 60 years

(d) 62 years

96. When is orders by a competent authority not necessary specifying the date of retirement of a Government
servant?
(a) For compulsory retirement of a Government servant on the due date on attaining the age of
superannuation

(b) On completion of a specified period of service after which the Government servant has to retire
 (c) On voluntary or premature retirement before superannuation

(d) On absorption in on under a corporation, company or body owned or controlled by the Central
Government

97. Which of the following statements are correct for relinquishment of charge of office by a retiring
Government servant, when the day on which he is due to retire happens to be a closed holiday and handing
over of cash is involved ?
(a) The retiring Government servant should relinquish charge of office on the afternoon of the last day of
the month in which the date of retirement falls even if it happens to be a closed holiday
(b) The retiring Government servant relinquish charge on the last day of service for which the physical
presence of the officer in the office need not be insisted upon
(c) The retiring Government servant shall relinquish charge of office on the next ""immediate working
day"" of office, if on which he is due to retire happens to be a closed holiday
(d) The retiring Government servant shall relinquish charge of office at the close of previous working
day of service when the day on which he is due to retire happens to be a closed holiday, subject to
discretionary power of the Head of Office

98. To whom shall retiring pension be granted?

(a) A Government servant who retires or is retired in advance of the age of compulsory retirement, by
giving the prescribed notice under Rule 48 or 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules or Clause (12) or (j) of F.R.
56.
(b) A Government servant who, on being declared surplus, opts for voluntary retirement under Rule 29 A
of the CCS (Pension) Rules
(c) A Government servant who is discharged from service on the abolition of his permanent post and
from whom a suitable appointment of equal rank cannot be provided
(d) 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..

99. Can a Government servant, who has been permitted to be absorbed in a service or post in or under a
corporation, company or body wholly or substantially controlled by the Central Government, be eligible to
receive retirement benefits if any, under Government?
(a) Yes. He shall be eligible to receive retirement benefits, if any from such date as may be determined in
accordance with the orders of the Central Government, applicable to him
(b) He shall not be eligible to receive the retirement benefits under Government on absorption in or
under a corporation, company or body
(c) He shall be eligible to the pro rata retirement benefits on permanent absorption, subject to payment of
pensionary liability, as prescribed by Government from time to time
(d) Yes. He shall be allowed the benefit of pension on combined service basis, by payment of pensionary
liability by the Central Government

100. Find the date of absorption in case of Government employee joins a corporation or company or body, on
immediate absorption basis, under Rule 37 of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) The date on which the Government servant has been actually relieved from service, to join a
corporation or company on immediate absorption basis

(b) The date on which the Government servant actually joins that corporation or company or body

(c) The date on which the Government servant is permitted for taking up an appointment in or under a
corporation, company or body
 (d) The date on which the resignation is tendered as a technical formality by the Government servant
under the provisions of Rule 26 of CCS (Pension) Rules

101. How will you regulate the retirement benefits of a Government servant who is absorbed in or under a
corporation or company or body with a pension scheme which is wholly or substantially controlled by the
Central Government
(a) He shall be eligible to receive the retirement benefits from such date as may be determined, in
accordance with the orders of the Central Government, applicable to him
(b) He shall be allowed the benefit of pension on combined service basis, subject to payment of
pensionary liability by the Central Government for the period of service rendered under Central
Government
(c) He shall not be eligible to receive the retirement benefits under Government, on absorption, in or
under a corporation, company or body
(d) He shall be entitled to exercise option either to count the service rendered under the Central
Government, in that body for pension or to receive retirement benefits for..

102. Which of the following shall indicate the entitlement to family pension in the case of employees going on
permanent absorption in PSU / Autonomous Bodies?

(a) The relieving order, to take up appointment in PSU / Autonomous Bodies

(b) The notification / orders accepting the resignation of the officer from Government service

(c) Pension calculation sheet

(d) Form for assessing pension / family pension / gratuity, in Form 7 under Rules 58, 60, 61 (1) and Rule
65 (1)

103. Which of the following benefits shall be granted to a Government servant on resignation from a service or
post, which is not in public interest ?
(a) Pension calculated at 50% of emoluments drawn on the date of cessation of service or average
emoluments, whichever is more beneficial

(b) Gratuity for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service

(c) Cash equivalent in respect of earned leave at credit on the date of cessation of service, subject to
maximum of 150 days
(d) Cash equivalent in respect of earned leave at credit plus half pay leave at credit subject to maximum
of 150 days

104. Under what conditions can the Appointing Authority permit a Government servant to withdraw his
resignation, in the public interest?
(a) When the period of absence from duty between the effective date of resignation and the date on
which the person is allowed to resume duty on withdrawal of resignation is not more than 30 days
(b) When the period of absence from duty between the effective date of resignation and the date on
which the person is allowed to resume duty on withdrawal of resignation is not more than 60 days
(c) When the period of absence from duty between the effective date of resignation and the date on
which the person is allowed to resume duty on withdrawal of resignation is not more than 90 days
(d) When the period of absence from duty between the effective date of resignation and the date on
which the person is allowed to resume duty on withdrawal of resignation is not more than 120 days
105. Which of the following, conditions of qualifying service shall not be applicable in the case of a
Government servant retiring on invalid pension under Rule 38 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Completing qualifying service of 10 years under Rule 49 (2) of CCS Pension Rules.

(b) Completing qualifying service of 20 years under Rule 48 A of CCS Pension Rules.

(c) Completing qualifying service of 30 years under Rule 48 of CCS Pension Rules.

(d) None of the above

106. What is the minimum quantum of invalid pension that shall be payable to a Government servant who
retires under Rule 38 of CCS (Pension) Rules, even before completing a qualifying service of 10 years?
(a) 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is beneficial depending on the length of
Qualifying service on the date of retirement as per Rule 49 (2) CCS Pension Rules.

(b) Rs 9,000 per month with effect from 4-1-2019

(c) Rs 9,000 per month with effect from 1-7-2017

(d) Rs 9,000 per month with effect from 1-1-2016

107. What is the maximum quantum of invalid pension which shall be payable to a Government servant who
retires under Rule 38 of CCS (Pension) Rules, even before completing a qualifying service of 10 years?

(a) Rs 1,25,000 p.m.

(b) Rs 9,000 p.m.

(c) Rs 18,000 p.m.

(d) Rs 2,50,000 p.m.

108. Under what conditions can a Government servant who retires from service on account of any bodily or
mental infirmity which permanently incapacitates him for the service, be granted invalid pension, even before
completing qualifying service of 10 years?
(a) The Government servant should have been examined by the appropriate medical authority before his
appointment and declared fit for the Government service
(b) The Government servant should have been examined by the appropriate medical authority after his
appointment to the Government service and declared fit by the medical authority for Government service
(c) The Government servant should have been examined by the appropriate medical authority either
before his appointment or after his appointment to Government service and declared fit by such medical
authority for Government service
(d) The Government servant need not be subjected to a medical examination by a Medical Board before
his appointment to the service or post

109. Who among the following, shall be granted invalid pension under the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules,
1972?

(a) A Government servant who is retired on attaining the age of compulsory retirement
 (b) A Government servant who retires or is retired in advance of the age of compulsory retirement

(c) A Government servant who retires from service on account of any bodily or mental infirmity which
permanently incapacitates him from the service before completing qualifying service of 10 years
(d) A Government servant who is discharged from service owing to the abolition of his permanent post
and for whom a suitable appointment of equal rank cannot be provided under Government

110. What benefits are permissible to a Government servant when the Medical Authority declares that the
Government servant is fit for further service of less laborious character but he may be employed on lower post
and when there be no means of employing him even on a lower post under provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules,
1972?

(a) Retiring pension under Rule 30

(b) Compensa tion pension under Rule 39

(c) Invalid pension or service gratuity under Rule 49

(d) Compulsory retirement pension under Rule 40

111. When shall a Government servant be granted ""Compensation Pension"" under the provisions of CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) On retirement after being declared by the competent medical authority to be permanently in
capacitated for further service

(b) On voluntary or premature retirement in advance of the age of compulsory retirement

(c) On absorption in or under a corporate company or body, wholly or substantially owned or controlled
by the Central Government or a State Government
(d) On selection for discharge owing to the abolition of his permanent post and for whom a suitable
appointment of equal rank cannot be provided under Government

112. What is the time period prescribed to the authority competent to give notice to a Government servant in
permanent employment before his services are dispensed with on the abolition of his permanent post?

(a) One month

(b) Two months

(c) Three months

(d) No time period prescribed

113. How will you regulate payment of pension in the case of a Government servant who is entitled to
compensation pension, and instead accepts another appointment under the Government and subsequently
becomes entitled to receive a pension of any class under Rule 39 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) The amount of pension shall not be less than the compensa tion pension which the Government
servant would have claimed if he had not accepted the appointment
(b) The amount of pension should be less than the compensa tion pension which he would have claimed
if he had not accepted the appointment
(c) The amount of pension shall be equal to the compensa tion pension which he would have claimed if
he had not accepted the appointment
 (d) The amount of pension shall be regulated, on such pay as may be offered on accepting another
appointment, and without continuing to count his previous service for pension

114. What is the procedure prescribed in Rule 39 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, where notice of at least three
months is not given and the Government servant has not been provided with other employment, on the date on
which his services are dispensed with the abolition of his permanent post?
(a) Authority competent may sanction Compensation Pension for the period by which the notice given to
him falls short of 3 months
(b) Authority competent may sanction the payment of a sum not exceeding the pay and allowances for
the period by which the notice actually given to him falls short of 3 months
(c) Authority competent with the discretionary powers may sanction either Compensation Pension or Pay
and Allowances for the period by which the notice actually given to him falls short of 3 months
(d) No Compensation Pension or Pay and Allowances shall be payable for the period by which the notice
actually given to him falls short of 3 months

115. Explain the procedures prescribed in regulation of compensation pension for a Government servant, on
selection for discharge owing to the abolition of his permanent post where he could not be appointed to
another post, the conditions of which are at least equal to those of his permanent post under Rule 38 of CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) The Government servant shall have the entitlement of taking compensation pension to which he may
be entitled for the service rendered.
(b) The Government servant, shall have the entitlement of accepting another appointment on such pay as
may be offered and continuing to count his previous service for pension
(c) The Government servant, shall have the option of taking compensa tion to which he may be entitled
for the service rendered or of accepting another appointment on such pay as may be offered and
continuing to count his previous service for pension
(d) The Government servant, shall be entitled to compensation pension for the service he had rendered
and accepting another appointment on such pay as may be offered, without continuing to count his
previous service for pension

116. Under which conditions compulsory retirement pension shall be granted to a Government servant, by the
competent authority?

(a) In the case of a Government servant compulsorily retired from service as a penalty

(b) In the case of a Government servant, retired on attaining the age of compulsory retirement

(c) In the case of a Government servant, who retires or is retired in advance of the age of compulsory
retirement under Rule 48, 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules
(d) In the case of a Government servant on selection for discharge owing to the abolition of his
permanent post and for whom a suitable appointment of equal rank cannot be provided under Government

117. How will the amount of pension / gratuity be regulated to a Government servant, compulsorily retired
from service as a penalty?
(a) 50% of compensation pension or gratuity admissible on the date of compulsory retirement shall be
granted

(b) 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial shall be granted

(c) Pension or gratuity or both at a rate not less than two thirds and not more than full compensa tion
pension or gratuity or both admissible to him on the date of his compulsory retirement shall be granted
 (d) Pension or gratuity or both at a rate not exceeding two thirds of compensation pension or gratuity
admissible to him, on the date of his compulsory retirement

118. Who shall be consulted whenever the President passes an order awarding a pension less than the full
compensation pension to a Government servant compulsorily retired from service ?

(a) Authority competent to impose penalty

(b) Secretary, Department of Pen. and Pensioners"" Welfare

(c) Government of India, Ministry of Finance

(d) Union Public Service Commission

119. Mention the various kinds of pension enumerated in the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Pension on absorption in or under corporation, company or body owned or controlled by the Central
Government

(b) Compensa tion pension

(c) Compassion ate Allowance

(d) All the above

120. How will the pensionary benefits be regulated to a Government servant who is dismissed or removed
from service?

(a) Pension shall be forfeited

(b) Gratuity alone shall be forfeited

(c) Pension and gratuity will be forfeited

(d) Pension and gratuity both at a rate not more than full compensa tion pension shall be granted

121. What is the quantum of Compassionate Allowance sanctioned to a Government servant who is dismissed
or removed from service and if the case deserves special consideration?
(a) The amount of compassionate allowance not exceeding two thirds of pension or gratuity, or both
admissible to him shall be granted if the Government servant had retired on compensation pension
(b) The amount of compassionate allowance shall be calculated at 50% of emoluments, or average
emoluments whichever is beneficial under Rule 49 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules
(c) The amount of compassionate allowance shall not be more than full compensation pension or gratuity
or both is admissible to him on the date of dismissal or removal from service
(d) The amount of compassionate allowance shall not be less than two thirds of compensation pension or
gratuity or both admissible to him on the date of dismissal or removal from service

122. Explain whether Government servants drawing compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of the CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972 are entitled to commute a part of compassionate allowance as in the case of other kinds
of pension

(a) Commutation of compassion ate allowance is not permissible

 (b) Commutation of compassion ate allowance is permissible

(c) Requests for commutation of compassion ate allowance shall only be considered in consultation with
the Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners" Welfare.
(d) Commutation of compassion ate allowance is permissible, if the authority competent to sanction and
if the case is deserving of special consideration

123. How will the reliefs in pension be regulated from time to time to a retired Government servant who is in
receipt of compassionate allowance under Rule 41 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) Reliefs in pension would be admissible from the respective dates from which various reliefs have
been sanctioned

(b) Relief in pension would not be admissible as in the case of other kinds of pension

(c) 50% of relief in pension would be admissible from the respective dates from which various reliefs
have been sanctioned
(d) Reliefs in pension would be admissible from the respective dates from which reliefs have been
sanctioned, subject to discretionary powers of the competent authority, if the case is deserving of special
consideration

124. Under what circumstances shall a Government servant be entitled to a Retiring Pension?

(a) In the case of a Government servant who retires from service, on completion of 30 years" qualifying
service
(b) In the case of a Government servant, who may be required by the Appointing Authority to retire in
the public interest on completion of 30 years" qualifying service
(c) In the case of a Government servant, who seeks to retire from service on completion of 20 years"
qualifying service
(d) In the case of a Government servant who retires from service or may be required by the Appointing
Authority to retire from service, on completion of 30 years" qualifying service

125. Which of the following kinds of pension shall be granted to a Government servant, who retires from
service or may be required by the Appointing Authority to retire in the public interest on completion of 30
years" qualifying service?

(a) Superannua tion pension

(b) Retiring pension

(c) Compensa tion pension

(d) Compulsory retirement pension

126. What is the time period stipulated for retirement to a Government servant with regard to grant of Retiring
Pension under Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Completion of 20 years" qualifying service

(b) Completion of 30 years" qualifying service

(c) Completion of 33 years" qualifying service

 (d) No time limit prescribed. At the discretionary powers of Appointing Authority, retiring pension shall
be granted to a Government servant

127. Find the minimum period prescribed to a Government servant, to give a notice in writing to the
Appointing Authority, in the case of retirement on completion of 30 years"" qualifying service

(a) 1 month before the date on which the Government servant wishes to retire

(b) 45 days before the date on which the Government servant wishes to retire

(c) 60 days before the date on which the Government servant wishes to retire

(d) 3 months before the date on which the Government servant wishes to retire

128. Mention the procedure prescribed to the Appointing Authority in the case of a Government servant who
may be required to retire in the public interest, on completion of 30 years"" qualifying service
(a) The Appointing Authority shall give a notice in writing to the Government servant at least 3 months
before the date on which he is required to retire in the public interest
(b) The Appointing Authority shall allow three months"" Pay and Allowances in lieu of 3 month""s
notice period
(c) The Appointing Authority shall give a notice in writing to the Government servant at least 3 months
before the date on which he is required to retire in the public interest or three months"" Pay and
Allowances in lieu of notice period
(d) The Appointing Authority with his discretionary powers may relax the requirement of notice of 3
months due to Administra tive convenience and shall allow retirement under this Rule

129. Under what circumstances shall the Appointing Authority withhold permission in the case of a
Government servant who seeks to retire under FR 56 (k), 56 (m) and Rule 48 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

(a) When the Government servant is under suspension

(b) When a charge sheet has been issued and disciplinary proceedings are pending

(c) When judicial proceedings on charges which may amount to grave misconduct are pending

(d) All the above

130. Can the Appointing Authority consider the request of the Government servant for the curtailment of the
period of notice of 3 months?
(a) Yes. The Appointing Authority with the discretionary powers may consider the request for the
curtailment of the period of notice of 3 months
(b) The Appointing Authority cannot consider the request for the curtailment of the period of notice of 3
months as it is causing administrative inconvenience
(c) The Appointing Authority can consider the request for the curtailment of the period of 3 months on
merits and if it is satisfied that the curtailment of the period of notice will not cause any administrative
inconvenience
(d) The Appointing Authority can consider the request for curtailment of the period of 3 months, if the
retirement is in the public interest

131. Under what conditions may the Appointing Authority relax the retirement of notice of 3 months period for
retirement ?
 (a) The Government servant shall apply for commutation of a part of pension before the expiry period of
notice of 3 months
(b) The Government servant shall not apply for commutation of a part of pension before the expiry of
notice period of 3 months

(c) The Government servant retires from service in the public interest

(d) The Government servant shall be allowed three months"" Pay and Allowances in lieu of notice period

132. What is the time period prescribed to the Appointing Authority to give notice in writing to a Government
servant who may be required to retire in the public interest, on completion of 30 years"" qualifying service?

(a) 1 month before the date on which the Government servant is required to retire in the public interest

(b) 2 months before the date on which the Government servant is required to retire in the public interest

(c) 3 months before the date on which the Government servant is required to retire in the public interest

(d) No time limit prescribed i.e., at any time the Appointing Authority shall allow for retirement

133. When shall a Government servant retire voluntarily from service, by giving notice of not less than 3
months in writing to the Appointing Authority ?

(a) On completion of 10 years" qualifying service

(b) On completion of 20 years" qualifying service

(c) On completion of 25 years" qualifying service

(d) On completion of 30 years" qualifying service

134. Find the date from which voluntary retirement shall become effective to a Government servant when the
Appointing Authority does not refuse to grant the permission from retirement before the expiry of the period
specified in the notice

(a) From the date of expiry of the notice period

(b) From the date on which the notice is given to the Appointing Authority

(c) From the date of acceptance of notice by the Appointing Authority

(d) From the date following the expiry of the notice period of 3 months

135. Can the notice be withdrawn, before the expiry of notice period, by a Government servant who has
elected to retire voluntarily under Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Notice cannot be withdrawn by the Government servant

(b) Notice may be withdrawn before the expiry of notice period with the specific approval of Appointing
Authority
(c) Notice may be withdrawn subject to the condition that the Government servant shall not apply for
commutation of a part of his pension before expiry of notice period
 (d) Notice may be withdrawn, if the Appointing Authority is satisfied that the withdrawal will not cause
any administrative inconvenience

136. What are the provisions with respect to the notice of voluntary retirement given by a Government servant
on completion of 20 years"" qualifying service under Rule 48 A CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Notice of voluntary retirement require acceptance by the Appointing Authority

(b) Notice of voluntary retirement require to allow three months"" Pay and Allowances by the
Appointing Authority
(c) Notice of voluntary retirement require curtailment of notice period on merits by the Appointing
Authority

(d) All the above

137. Under what provisions shall the Appointing Authority consider the request of the Government servant for
the curtailment of notice period of 3 months under Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) The Appointing Authority may allow shorter period of notice on merits only

(b) The Appointing Authority may consider the request for the curtailment of the notice period of 3
months, if the curtailment will not cause any administrative inconvenience
(c) The Appointing Authority may consider the request for the curtailment of the period of notice of 3
months on merits and if it is satisfied that the curtailment will not cause any administrative inconvenience
(d) The Appointing Authority may consider the request for the curtailment of the notice period of 3
months, where the Government servant is required to retire in the public interest

138. Under what conditions may the Appointing Authority allow shorter period of notice, at the request of the
Government servant under Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) The Government servant is required to retire in the public interest

(b) The Government servant shall be allowed three months"" Pay and Allowances for the notice period

(c) The Government servant shall not apply for commutation of a part of his pension before the expiry of
the period of notice of 3 months

(d) All the above

139. What does the expression "Appointing Authority" mean for the purpose of Rule 48 A?

(a) Authority or person whom the President may, by order specify as Head of Department for the purpose
of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
(b) Authority or person whom the Competent Authority may, by order specify as Head of Office for the
purpose of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
(c) Authority which is competent to make appointments to the service or post from which the
Government servant seeks voluntary retirement

(d) The Authority who sanctioned pension before forwarding the case to accounts

140. Who among the following categories of Government servants are not eligible to seek voluntary retirement
on completion of 20 years" service?
(a) Government servant who retires under Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme relating to voluntary
retirement of surplus employees
 (b) Government servant who retires from Government service for being absorbed permanently in an
autonomous body, to which he is on deputation at the time of seeking voluntary retirement
(c) Government servant who retires from Government service for being absorbed permanently in Public
Sector Undertaking to which he is on deputation at the time of seeking voluntary retirement

(d) All the above

141. To whom does the provisions of Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972, apply, in the case of a
Government servant who seeks voluntary retirement on completion of 20 years' qualifying service?

(a) Temporary employees

(b) Government servant who retires under Special Voluntary Retirement Scheme

(c) Government servant who retires for being permanently absorbed in an Autonomous Body or Public
Sector Undertaking

(d) All the above

142. How will the retirement be regulated in Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 in the case of a
Government servant who retires under the scheme of voluntary retirement, while he is on LND, without
returning to duty?
(a) The retirement shall take effect from the date of expiry of notice period of 3 months, subject to
vigilance clearance
(b) The retirement shall take effect from the date of commence ment of the leave not due and the leave
salary paid for the period of leave not due, shall be recovered as provided in Rule 31 of CCS (leave) Rules

(c) The retirement shall take effect from the date of acceptance of notice by the Appointing Authority

(d) The retirement shall be effective in terms of the notice unless the competent authority issues an order
to the contrary before the expiry of the period of notice

143. Which of the following instructions will regulate the voluntary retirement of Central Government servants
under Rule 48 A of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Verification of qualifying service before giving notice

(b) Pension subject to future good conduct as per provisions of Rules 8 and 9 of CCS (Pension) Rules

(c) Availing leave standing to credit along with notice period

(d) All the above

144. Find the eligibility of a Government servant to seek voluntary retirement under Rule 48 A of CCS
(Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Completion of 20 years qualifying service

(b) Notice of not less than three months in writing to the Appointing Authority

(c) Acceptance of notice by the Appointing Authority

(d) All the above

145. Which of the following instructions regulate voluntary retirement of a Government servant who applies
for voluntary retirement while already on EOL other than on medical grounds?
(a) The notice period need not be insisted upon and his request may be accepted with immediate effect,
subject to Vigilance Clearance
(b) The notice period if any, given may be accepted and he may be allowed to retire after expiry of the
notice period subject to Vigilance Clearance
(c) The notice period, if any given may be accepted and the Government servant shall be allowed to
retire from the date of commence ment of EOL period subject to Vigilance Clearance
(d) The notice period need not be insisted upon and he shall be allowed to retire after expiry of EOL
period subject to Vigilance Clearance

146. How will you regulate voluntary retirement of a Government servant, who applies for voluntary
retirement while already on EOL on MC
(a) The notice period need not be insisted upon and his request may be accepted with immediate effect,
subject to Vigilance Clearance
(b) The notice period, if any given may be accepted and he may be allowed to retire after the expiry of
the notice period, subject to Vigilance Clearance
(c) The notice period, if any given, may be accepted and the Government servant shall be allowed to
retire from the date of commence ment of EOL period, subject to Vigilance Clearance
(d) The notice period need not be insisted upon and he may be allowed to retire after the expiry of the
EOL period, subject to Vigilance Clearance

147. How will the requests for voluntary retirement from disabled Government servants be processed, on
account of hardship faced due to disability and also due to unawareness of the protection provided by Section
47 of the PWD Act, 1995?
(a) The superior officers should explain the correct legal position and legal rights available under Section
47 of the PWD Act, 1995, so as to enable him to take a correct decision / option of continuing in service
(b) The superior officers / Administra tive Authorities shall examine the applicability of provisions of
Section 47, so as to enable the Government servant to apply for voluntary retirement
(c) The superior officers should explain the correct legal position and legal rights available under Section
47 and the Government servant shall be advised on the option of continuing in service or applying for
voluntary retirement
(d) The superior officers shall accept the request with immediate effect and the Government servant may
be allowed to take voluntary retirement, subject to Vigilance Clearance

148. How is the amount of pension calculated to a Government servant, retiring in accordance with the
provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules, before completing qualifying service of 10 years?
(a) Amount of pension shall be calculated at 50% of emoluments or average emoluments on the date of
retirement, whichever is more beneficial to the Government servant
(b) Amount to service gratuity shall be calculated at the rate of half month""s emoluments for every
completed six monthly period of qualifying service
(c) Amount of pension shall be calculated at the rate of 1/4th of his emoluments for each completed six
monthly period of qualifying service

(d) Monthly pension is not eligible and a minimum of 6 times of monthly emoluments shall be payable

149. Which of the following shall be treated as emoluments on the date of retirement, for the purpose of
service gratuity under Rule 49 (1) of CCS (Pension) Rules?
 (a) House Rent Allowance

(b) Dearness Allowance

(c) Deputation (Duty) Allowance

(d) Personal Pay

150. How is the amount of pension calculated in the case of a Government servant retiring in accordance with
the provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules, after completing the qualifying service of not less than 10 years?
(a) Pension shall be calculated at 50% of emoluments or average emoluments on the date of retirement,
whichever is more beneficial

(b) Pension shall be calculated at 50% of the emoluments on the date of retirement

(c) Pension shall be calculated proportion ately, with the linkage of full pension of 33 years of qualifying
service

(d) Pension shall be calculated at 50% of average emoluments on the date of retirement

151. To whom is pension admissible under the provisions of Central Civil Service (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Permanent Government servants who retire from service on attaining the age of superannuation

(b) Permanent Government servants who retire with a qualifying service of not less than 10 years

(c) Temporary employees who retire on superannua tion or invalidation before completing a qualifying
service of 10 years

(d) All the above

152. What is the minimum quantum of pension, granted to a Government servant on implementation of 7th
CPC?

(a) Rs 3,500 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(b) Rs 9,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(c) Rs 18,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(d) 50% of emoluments or average emoluments on the date of retirement, whichever is beneficial

153. Find the maximum amount of pension to be payable to a Government servant, on implementation of 7th
CPC?

(a) Rs. 45,000 with effect from 1-1-2016

(b) Rs. 90,000 with effect from 1-1-2016

(c) Rs. 1,25,000 with effect from 1-1-2016

(d) Rs. 2,50,000 with effect from 1-1-2016

154. How will the amount of pension be regulated to a Government servant, where the pension contains a
fraction of a rupee?

(a) Fraction of a rupee shall be ignored and the amount of pension shall be expressed in whole rupees

(b) Fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee and the amount of pension shall be
expressed in whole rupees
(c) Fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next multiple of 10 and the amount of pension shall be
expressed in whole rupees
(d) Fraction of 50 paise and above shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee and fractions of less than
50 paise, ignored and the amount of pension shall be expressed in whole rupees

155. How is the period of 3 months and above but less than 6 months treated in calculating the length of
qualifying service for determining pension under Rule 49 (3) of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Will be treated as a completed one half year and reckoned as qualifying service

(b) Will not be treated as a completed one half year and not reckoned as a qualifying service

(c) Will be treated as two half years and as reckoned as qualifying service

(d) Will be treated as a completed one half year and reckoned as qualifying service, subject to approval
by the Appointing Authority

156. When shall additional pension be admissible to pensioners/family pensioners?

(a) After completion of 60 years of age or above

(b) After completion of 65 years of age or above

(c) After completion of 70 years of age or above

(d) After completion of 80 years of age or above

157. Find the date from which the additional quantum of pension / family pension was available to
pensioners / family pensioners?

(a) 01-01-1996

(b) 01-01-2006

(c) 02-09-2008

(d) 01-01-2016

158. What is the maximum quantum of additional pension payable to pensioners / family pensioners from 1-1-
2006?

(a) 40% of revised basic pension / family pension

(b) 50% of revised basic pension / family pension

 (c) 60% of revised basic pension / family pension

(d) 100% of revised basic pension / family pension

159. When shall the maximum quantum of additional pension be payable to the pensioners / family pensioners
from 1-1-2006?

(a) From 85 years to less than 90 years

(b) From 90 years to less than 95 years

(c) From 95 years to less than 100 years

(d) 100 years or more

160. On what basis shall the additional quantum of pension be calculated in a case where a pensioner / family
pensioner is more than 80 years of age?

(a) Based on revised basic pension / family pension

(b) Based on revised basic pension plus Dearness Relief admissible thereunder

(c) Based on the last pay drawn by the Government servant at the time of retirement from service

(d) Based on the 50% of emoluments or average emoluments on the date of retirement, whichever is
beneficial

161. What is the minimum quantum of additional pension, payable to pensioners / family pensioners, on
attaining the age of 80 years or above?

(a) 10% of revised basic pension / family pension

(b) 20% of revised basic pension / family pension

(c) 30% of revised basic pension / family pension

(d) 50% of revised basic pension / family pension

162. Find the date from which the additional pension / family pension available to old pensioners, would be
payable under the provisions of Rule 49 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) From the date of commencement of age of 80 years or above

(b) From the date of attaining the age of 80 years or above

(c) From the first day of the month in which the date of birth falls

(d) From the first day of the succeeding month in which the date of birth falls

163. What is the procedure for payment of pension for part of a month due to the death of a pensioner where
pension and relief thereon, becomes payable in fraction of a rupee?

(a) Fraction of a rupee may be rounded off to the next higher rupee
 (b) Fraction of a rupee, involving a fraction of 50 paise and more shall be rounded off to the next higher
rupee

(c) Fraction of a rupee, involving fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored

(d) Fraction of a rupee, may be rounded off to the next multiple of 10

164. Mention the methodology to be adopted for payment of additional pension in cases where the exact date
of birth is not available in the PPO or in the office records, but an indication regarding the age of pensioner /
family pensioner is available in the office record?
(a) Additional pension / family pension shall be paid from the 1st January of the year following the year
in which the pensioner / family pensioner has completed the age of 80 years, 85 years etc.
(b) Additional pension / family pension shall be paid from the 1st April of the year following the year in
which the pensioner / family pensioner has completed age of 80 years, 85 years etc.
(c) Additional pension / family pension shall be paid from the 1st June of the year following the year in
which the pensioner / family pensioner attains the age of 80 years, 85 years etc.
(d) Additional pension / family pension shall be paid from the 1st July of the year following the year in
which the pensioner / family pensioner attains the age of 80 years, 85 years etc.

165. Which of the following copies of document, duly attested by a Gazetted officer / MLA, shall be
submitted, as proof of age by the old pensioners, to the Pension Disbursing Authority for payment of
additional pension / family pension, in case neither the exact date of birth nor the age is available either in the
PPO or in the office records?

(a) Pan card

(b) Passport

(c) Voters" ID card

(d) All the above

166. By whom shall the copies of documents, produced as proof of age by the old pensioners, for payment of
additional pension / family pension be attested?

(a) Pension Disbursing Authority

(b) Gazetted Officer / MLA

(c) Appointing Authority

(d) Head of Office

167. Who is eligible for Retirement Gratuity?

(a) Employees who retire after completion of 10 years of qualifying service

(b) Employees who retire after completion of 5 years of qualifying service

(c) Employees who retire after completion of 20 years of qualifying service

(d) Employees who retire after completion of 30 years of qualifying service

168. What is the maximum limit of retirement gratuity and death gratuity admissible to a Government servant
on implementation of 7th CPC?

(a) Rs. 10 lakhs with effect from 1-1-2016

(b) Rs. 20 lakhs with effect from 1-1-2016

(c) Rs. 30 lakhs with effect from 1-1-2016

(d) No ceiling limit prescribed

169. How is Retirement Gratuity calculated?

(a) At the rate of half months emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service,
subject to a maximum of 16 1/2 times of emoluments
(b) At the rate of one fourth of emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service,
subject to a maximum of 16 1/2 times of emoluments
(c) At the rate of half of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service,
subject to a maximum of 33 times of emoluments
(d) At the rate of one fourth of emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service,
subject to a maximum of 20 times of monthly emoluments

170. Mention the rate of death gratuity payable to the family of a deceased Government servant (whether
permanent or temporary) who at the time of death had rendered less than one year of qualifying service

(a) 6 times of monthly emoluments

(b) 12 times of monthly emoluments

(c) 2 times of monthly emoluments

(d) No amount of death gratuity is admissible

171. Which of the following rate of death gratuity is admissible to the family of the deceased Government
servant, who at the time of death had rendered one year or more but less than 5 years of qualifying service?

(a) 2 times of monthly emoluments

(b) 6 times of monthly emoluments

(c) 12 times of monthly emoluments

(d) . of emoluments for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service

172. What is the rate of death gratuity payable to the family of a deceased Government servant who at the time
of death had rendered 5 years or more but less than 11 years of qualifying service?

(a) 2 times of monthly emoluments

(b) 6 times of monthly emoluments

 (c) 12 times of monthly emoluments

(d) of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service

173. What is the rate of death gratuity admissible to the family of a Government servant, in the event of death
of the Government servant while in service after rendering a qualifying service of 11 years or more but less
than 20 years?

(a) 6 times of monthly emoluments

(b) 12 times of monthly emoluments

(c) 20 times of monthly emoluments

(d) of emoluments for every completed six monthly period of qualifying service

174. Find the rate of death gratuity payable to the family of a deceased Government servant who at the time of
death had rendered qualifying service of 20 years or more?
(a) 1/4 of emoluments for each completed
six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 16 1/2 times of the emoluments
(b) 1/2 of emoluments for each completed
Six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 33 times of the emoluments
(c) 1/2 of emoluments for each completed
Six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 16 1/2 times of the emoluments
(d) 1/4 of emoluments for each completed Six monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a
maximum of 33 times of the emoluments

175. Which pay is reckoned as emoluments for determining the amount of Retirement / Death Gratuity?

(a) Basic Pay as defined in F.R. 9 (21) (a) (i)

(b) Basic Pay as defined in F.R. 9 (21) (a) (i) plus Dearness Allowance admissible on the date of
retirement
(c) Basic Pay as defined in F.R. 9 (21) (a) (i) plus Non Practising Allowance plus Dearness Allowance
admissible on the date of retirement
(d) Basic Pay as defined in F.R. 9 (21) (a) (i) plus Dearness Allowance plus Special Pay admissible on
the date of retirement

176. Will the family of a Government servant who commits suicide be granted pensionary benefits under the
provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Pensionary benefits are not admissible in cases of suicide

(b) Family pension is only admissible

(c) Family pension and death gratuity are admissible

(d) Death Gratuity only admissible

177. Which of the following pensionary benefits are exempted from Income Tax?
 (a) Death Gratuity

(b) Retirement Gratuity

(c) Commuted value of the pension

(d) All the above

178. If the retirement or death gratuity, as finally calculated contains a fraction of a rupee, how will it be paid?

(a) Fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee

(b) Fraction of a rupee containing 50 paise or more shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee

(c) Fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next multiple of 10

(d) Fraction of a rupee less than 50 paise shall be ignored

179. Retirement / Death Gratuity benefits are admissible under the provisions of Rule 50 of CCS (Pension)
Rules to

(a) The family of a Government servant who commits suicide

(b) The eligible member of the family in case an officials whereabouts are not known

(c) The Central Government employees, governed by CPF Scheme

(d) All the above

180. Who among the following are not eligible for the benefits of Retirement / Death Gratuity under Rule 50
of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Central Government employees governed by CPF Scheme

(b) Central Government employees who on re employment, are allowed no subscribe to Contributory
Provident Fund

(c) Central Government employees covered by National Pension System

(d) All the above

181. When shall a Government servant make a nomination in the prescribed form conferring on one or more
persons the right to receive the Retirement Gratuity / Death Gratuity?

(a) On his initial appointment in a service or post

(b) On his initial confirmation in a service or post

(c) On his verification of qualifying service after eighteen years' service and five years before retirement

(d) On commence ment of qualifying service on a permanent pensionable post

182. Who among the following are not included in the term family for the purpose of nominations for
Retirement / Death Gratuity admissible under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Wife / Husband judicially separated

(b) Unmarried sisters including step sisters

(c) Adoptive father / mother where personal law permits for adoption

(d) Father in law / mother in law

183. Which of the following statements are not correct with regard to nominations made by a Government
servant in respect of Retirement Gratuity / Death Gratuity payable under Rule 53 of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) If the Government servant has a family, the nomination shall not be in favour of any person / persons
other than the members of his family
(b) If the Government servant has no family, the nomination may be made in favour of a person / persons
or a body of individuals, whether incorporated or not
(c) If the Government servant has no family, the nomination could not be made in favour of a person or
persons, whether incorporated or not and the amount of Retirement Gratuity / Death Gratuity shall lapse
(d) If the Government servant nominates more than one person, he shall specify the share of retirement /
death gratuity amount payable to each person

184. Can a Government servant, at any time cancel a nomination of Retirement / Death Gratuity made earlier?

(a) The Government servant can cancel a nomination in public interest

(b) The Government servant may, at any time cancel a nomination by sending a notice in writing to the
Head of Office

(c) The Government servant Cannot cancel a nomination previously made

(d) The Government servant may, at any time cancel a nomination by sending a notice in writing to the
Head of Office provided, he should send a fresh nomination in accordance with the rules

185. How will the emoluments be reckoned for the purpose of Retirement / Death Gratuity, if the emoluments
of a Government servant have been reduced during the last 10 months of service otherwise than as a penalty?

(a) Emoluments received immediately before retirement will be treated as Emoluments

(b) Average emoluments for the last 10 months shall be treated as emoluments

(c) Emoluments which the Government servant would have drawn but for reduction will be reckoned as
Emoluments
(d) Reduction in the Emoluments will be disregarded and equal period prior to 10 months' will be
included for Emoluments

186. When shall Retirement Gratuity / Death Gratuity of a Government servant lapse to Government?

(a) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retirement without receiving the amount of
gratuity
(b) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retirement without receiving the amount of
gratuity and leaves behind no family
 (c) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retirement without receiving the amount of
gratuity and leaves behind no family and has made no nomination or the nomination, if any, does not
subsist

(d) All the above

187. Under what circumstances is a nominee debarred from receiving Retirement Gratuity / Death Gratuity ?

(a) When the Government servant cancels a nomination by sending a notice in writing to the Head of
Office

(b) When the nomination made by the Government servant does not subsist

(c) When a nominee is convicted for the murder or abetting in the murder of the Government servant

(d) When the nominee shall be held under suspension

188. To whom does the provisions of Family Pensions, 1964 not apply?

(a) A Government servant entering service in a pensionable establishment on or after

1-1-1964
(b) A Government servant who was in service on 31-12-1963 and came to be governed by the provisions
of Family Pension Scheme
(c) The Government servants on pensionable establish ments who retire /
Died before 31-12-1963, but had opted out of 1964 Scheme
(d) The Central Government servants who are appointed on or after
1-1-2004

189. How will the share of gratuity be paid to a nominee who is convicted for the murder or abetting in the
murder of the Government servant?

(a) His / her share of gratuity shall lapse

(b) His / her share of gratuity will be paid to the other eligible members of the family

(c) His / her share of gratuity will be paid to the other eligible members of the family, subject to
production of an indemnity bond with suitable surities
(d) His / her share of gratuity will be paid to the next eligible member of the family with the specific
approval of the Head of Office

190. What does continuous service mean for the purposes of Family Pension, 1964?

(a) Service rendered in a temporary capacity in a pensionable establishment

(b) Service rendered in a temporary or permanent capacity in a pensionable establishment

(c) Period of service, if any rendered before attaining the age of eighteen years

(d) All the above

191. Which of the following does not include continuous service?

 (a) Service rendered in a temporary capacity in a pensionable establishment

(b) Service rendered in a temporary or permanent capacity in a pensionable establishment

(c) Period of service if any rendered before attaining the age of eighteen years

(d) None of the above

192. How is the amount of family pension determined to the family of the deceased Government servant under
the provisions of Rule 54?

(a) 30% of basic pay last drawn

(b) 40% of basic pay last drawn

(c) 50% of basic pay last drawn

(d) 50% of basic pay last drawn or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial

193. What is the minimum amount of family pension after Seventh CPC?

(a) Rs 3,500 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016

(b) Rs 7,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016

(c) Rs 9,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016

(d) Rs18,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016

194. What is the maximum amount of family pension admissible after Seventh CPC?.

(a) Rs. 27,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(b) Rs. 90,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(c) Rs. 2,50,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

(d) Rs. 1,25,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016

195. How is the amount of family pension regulated where the family pension contains a fraction of a rupee?

(a) Where the family pension contains a fractions of 50 paise and above, it shall be rounded off to the
next higher rupee

(b) Where the family pension contains a fractions of less than 50 paise, it shall be ignored

(c) Where the family pension contains a fractions of a rupee, it shall be rounded off to the next higher
rupee
(d) Where the family pension contains a fractions of a rupee, it shall be rounded off to the next multiple
of 10
196. What is the minimum quantum of additional family pension payable to old family pensioners after
attaining the age of 80 years or above?

(a) 50% of revised basic family pension

(b) 40% of revised basic family pension

(c) 30% of revised basic family pension

(d) 20% of revised basic family pension

197. When shall the additional family pension at the rate of 100% of revised basic family pension be payable?

(a) From the age of 80 years to less than 85 years

(b) From the age of 90 years to less than 95 years

(c) From the age of 95 years to less than 100 years

(d) 100 years or more

198. What is the minimum period of service to be rendered by a deceased Government servant, for grant of
higher rate of family pension?

(a) Not less than 5 years continuous service

(b) Not less than 7 years continuous service

(c) Not less than 10 years continuous service

(d) Not less than 20 years continuous service

199. What is the period for which family pension at the enhanced rate of 50% of a last pay drawn shall be
payable to a Government servant, who dies while in service after rendering not less than seven years' of
continuous service?

(a) For a period of 7 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant

(b) For a period of 10 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant

(c) For a period of 7 years or from a period up to the date, the deceased would have attained the age of
67 years, had he survived, whichever is earlier

(d) For a period up to the date, the deceased would have attained the age of 67 years, had he survived

200. what is the rate of family pension payable to the family of a Government servant who dies while in
service after having rendered not less than 7 years' continuous service?

(a) 30% of the last pay drawn

(b) 40% of the last pay drawn

 (c) 50% of the last pay drawn

(d) 50% of the last pay drawn or one and half a times the normal family pension, whichever is less

201. For what period is the enhanced family pension payable to the family, in the event of death of a
Government servant after retirement?

(a) For a period of 7 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant

(b) For a period of 10 years from the date following the date of death of deceased Government servant

(c) For a period up to the date on which the retired deceased Government servant would have attained
the age of 67 years, had he survived
(d) For a period of 7 years or for a period up to the date on which the retired deceased Government
servant would have attained the age of 67 years, had he survived, whichever is earlier

202. Who among the following members of the family are categorized under Category II for the purpose of
grant of family pension?

(a) Widow or widower, up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier

(b) Son/Daughter (including widowed daughter) up to the date of his/her marriage or till the date he/she
starts earning or till the age of 25 years whichever is earlier

(c) Parents who were wholly dependent on the Government servant when he/she was alive

(d) None of the above

203. Up to which period is family pension payable to a widow or widower?

(a) Up to the date of death

(b) Up to the date of remarriage

(c) Up to the date of death or remarriage, whichever is earlier

(d) Up to the date of remarriage or until she/he starts earning livelihood, whichever is earlier

204. What is the eligibility for grant of family pension to an unmarried son?

(a) Till date of marriage / remarriage

(b) Till date of attaining the age of 25 years

(c) Till starts earning minimum family pension with DR thereon

(d) Till date of marriage / remarriage or date of attaining the age of 25 years or starts earning the
minimum family pension with DR thereon, whichever is earliest

205. Family Pension is payable up to which period to an unmarried / widowed / divorced daughter?

(a) Up to the date of marriage / remarriage

 (b) Till the date she starts earning the minimum family pension with DR thereon

(c) Up to the date of marriage / remarriage or till the date she starts earning the minimum family pension
along with Dearness Relief thereon or up to the date of death, whichever is earliest

(d) For life (i.e.) up to the date of death

206. Family Pension is payable up to which period to parents who were wholly dependent on the Government
servant, when he/she was alive?
(a) Until their combined income is less than the minimum family pension along with Dearness Relief
thereon

(b) Till the date of death

(c) Till the date of death or till their combined income is less than the minimum family pension along
with Dearness Relief thereon
(d) At the discretionary powers of the Appointing Authority and subject to production of Legal heirship
Certificate

207. What are the conditions stipulated to grant family pension to a disabled sibling (i.e. brother and sister)?

(a) The sibling should be wholly dependent on the Government servant immediately before the date of
the Government servant

(b) The deceased Government servant is not survived by a widow or on eligible child

(c) The deceased Government servant is not survived by eligible parents

(d) All the above

208. From the following, choose the correct answer with respect ot the period for which family pension is
payable in the case of son / daughter who is suffering from any disorder or disability of mind and who is
unable to earn a living?

(a) Till the date of marriage

(b) Till the date of attaining the age of 25 years

(c) For lifetime

(d) For lifetime, after attaining the age of majority only

209. Which of the following condition is to be satisfied for parents to be eligible for family pension?

(a) The parents should be wholly dependent on the Government servant immediately before the death of
the Government servant

(b) The deceased employee had left behind neither a widow nor an eligible child

(c) The income should be less than the minimum family pension and the Dearness Relief admissible
thereon

(d) All the above

210. When were dependent parents and widowed / divorced daughter included in the definition of family under
Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) From 1-1-1986

(b) From
1-1-1996
(c) From
1-1-2006
(d) From
1-1-2010

211. How will the family pension in respect of dependent parents of the deceased Government servant be
regulated under Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) The family pension will be payable for life at 50% of the pay of the deceased employee

(b) The family pension will be payable for life at 30% of the pay last drawn of the deceased employee

(c) The family pension will be payable for life at the rate of 50% of the pay last drawn of the deceased
employee for a period of 7 years from the date following the date of death and thereafter at 30% of the last
pay drawn of the deceased
(d) The family pension will be payable for life at the minimum of
.9,000 p.m. with Dearness Relief thereon.

212. What shall be the dependency criteria from the purpose of family pension after implementation of 7th
CPC?

(a) Rs. 9,000 p.m. along with Dearness Relief thereon

(b) 30% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon

(c) 50% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon

(d) 40% of the pay last drawn of the Government servant along with Dearness Relief thereon

213. Which of the following certificate is necessary for payment of family pension to physically crippled /
disabled minor children and children who are suffering from any disorder on disability of mind?

(a) Death Certificate of the deceased Government servant

(b) Legal heirship Certificate

(c) Succession Certificate granted by a Court of law

(d) Guardianship Certificate

214. How would you regulate payment of family pension if the husband of a female Government servant is
charged with the offence of murdering his wife?
(a) The claim of the husband of the deceased female Government servant only shall remain suspended
till the conclusion of criminal proceedings withheld against him
(b) The claim of the husband including other eligible member or members of the family to receive family
pension shall remain suspended till the conclusion of criminal proceedings instituted against him
 (c) The share of the husband, ceases to be payable to him and shall be lapsed

(d) The share of husband shall be payable to other eligible members of the family under the rules

215. What is the eligibility of divorced daughters for grant of family pension where the divorce proceedings
had been filed in a Competent Court and divorce takes place after the death of her parents?
(a) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension if a decree of divorce had been issued by the
Competent Court during the life time of at least one of the parents

(b) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension commencing from the date of divorce

(c) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension where the divorce proceedings had been instituted
in the Competent Court
(d) Divorced daughters are eligible for family pension from the date of filing of the case in the
Competent Court

216. How will the amount of additional pension be regulated in case the additional pension results in a fraction
of a rupee?

(a) The amount of additional pension as finally calculated, may be rounded off to the next higher rupee

(b) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of 50 paise and above to be rounded off to the
next higher rupee

(c) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of less than 50 paise shall be ignored

(d) The amount of additional pension containing fractions of 50 paise and above to be rounded off to the
next multiple of 10

217. Who will be eligible for payment of Retirement Gratuity under Rule 50 of CCS (Pension) Rules?

(a) Government servants who retire after completion of 5 years of qualifying service

(b) Government servants who retire after completion of 10 years of qualifying service

(c) Government servants who retire after completion of 20 years of qualifying service

(d) Government servants who retire after completion of 30 years of qualifying service

218. Which of the following statements are not correct, with regard to regulation of family pension, where a
female Government servant dies leaving behind a judicially separated husband?
(a) Family Pension is payable to a spouse judicially separated, provided there is no child who is eligible
for family pension
(b) Family Pension is not payable to a spouse judicially separated on the ground of adultery and who had
been held guilty of committing adultery
(c) Family Pension is payable to a spouse judicially separated even if such person is held guilty of
committing adultery
(d) Family Pension is payable to the judicially separated spouse with children, provided he is the actual
guardian of the child or children of the deceased female Government servant

219. Who among the following shall be entitled to family pension under Rule 54 of CCS (Pension) Rules,
1972?
 (a) Posthumous child

(b) Children born / adopted legally after retirement

(c) Children from the void or voidable marriage

(d) All the above

220. What is the procedure prescribed for payment of family pension payable to a minor?

(a) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Indemnity Bond

(b) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Guardianship Certificate

(c) Can be paid to the de facto guardian on production of Legal heirship Certificate

(d) Can be paid to the de facto guardian, at the discretionary powers of Pension Sanctioning / Disbursing
Authority

221. When shall the family pension and gratuity be sanctioned to the eligible member of the family of an
employee / pensioner, reported missing and whose whereabouts are not known?

(a) From the date of lodging of FIR with the police

(b) From the date of receipt of police report

(c) Six months after the date of lodging the FIR with the police

(d) One year after the date of lodging the FIR with the police

222. Find the family pension entitlement to post retiral spouse and children born / adopted legally, after
retirement?
(a) Family Pension is not admissible to post retiral spouses and children born / adopted legally after
retirement

(b) Family Pension is admissible only to post retiral spouses

(c) Family Pension is admissible to post retiral spouse and children born / adopted legally after
retirement

(d) Family Pension is admissible to post retiral spouse and children born after retirement

223. How is the payment of family pension regulated to the surviving child or children in case both wife and
husband are Central Government servants and one of them dies while in service and the other dies some time
later after retirement?
(a) The surviving child or children will be granted two family pensions in respect of deceased parents
under the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972
(b) The surviving child or children will be granted one family pension at enhanced rates and the other at
normal rates
(c) The surviving child or children will be granted two family pensions, subject to the condition that the
amount of both the pensions put together shall not be more than . 1,25,000 per month
 (d) The surviving child or children will be granted one family pension admissible at normal rates

224. What is the time period prescribed to give a declaration regarding income from other sources to the
Pension Disbursing Authority, in the case of a childless widow of a deceased Government servant who
continues to be paid family pension even after remarriage?

(a) Every three months

(b) Every six months

(c) Every one year

(d) Every two years

225. Who are eligible to draw Dearness Relief on Pension / Family Pension during the period of re
employment?

(a) Pensioners

(b) Family Pensioners

(c) Re employed pensioners and employed family pensioners, when pay on re employment is fixed at the
minimum ignoring the full pension

(d) All the above

226. Which of the following Government dues can be recovered from Dearness Relief?

(a) Arrears of water and electricity dues of the municipality

(b) Dues to Co operative Societies

(c) Arrears of licence fee

(d) All the above

227. Find the portion of the pension to be ignored, in fixing the pay of re employed pensioners who held
Group 'A' post or posts of the ranks of commissioned service officers at the time of retirement?

(a) Rs 1,500

(b) Rs 4,000

(c) Rs 15,000

(d) Rs 30,000

228. What is the procedure prescribed in regulation of the family pension payable to twin children?

(a) The family pension is payable to one eligible member at a time, in the order of their birth
 (b) The family pension is payable to one member of the family at a time in the order and for the period
as per Rule 54 (6) of CCS (Pension) Rules
(c) The family pension will be paid in equal shares. If one child ceases to be eligible, his/her share shall
lapse
(d) The family pension will be paid in equal shares to the twins. If one child ceases to be eligible, his/her
share will be paid to the other child

229. What is the percentage of Death Gratuity that will be paid to the guardian in the absence of a natural
guardian, without production of a formal guardianship certificate, but subject to production of an indemnity
bond with suitable sureties?

(a) 0.2

(b) 0.25

(c) 0.3

(d) 0.5

230. When shall the list of Government servants due for retirement be prepared?

(a) Every three months each year

(b) Every six months each year

(c) Every nine months each year

(d) Every one year

231. What is the procedure prescribed for preparation of list of Government servants due for retirement under
the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) A list shall be prepared every three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within
the next 12 to 15 months of that date
(b) A list shall be prepared any three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the
next 12 to 24 months of that date
(c) A list shall be prepared every six months of all Government servants who are due to retire within the
next 12 to 15 months of that date
(d) A list shall be prepared every three months of all Government servants who are due to retire within
the next 12 months

232. From the following specify the months with regard to preparation of list of Government servants due for
retirement?

(a) On the 1st January and 1st October each year

(b) On the 1st January, 1st April and 1st October each year

(c) On the 1st January and 1st July each year

(d) On the 1st January, 1st April, 1st July and 1st October each year
233. What is the time period prescribed to supply the copy of every list of Government servants due for
retirement, to the Accounts Officer concerned?

(a) Not later than 31st January or 30th April of that year

(b) Not later than 31st January or 31st October of that year

(c) Not later than 30th April, 31st July or 31st October of that year

(d) Not later than 31st January, 30th April, 31st July or 31st October of that year

234. What is the minimum period fixed to the Head Office with regard to intimation to the Directorate of
Estates regarding issue of NDC in the case of a Government servant, who was or in occupation of a
Government accommodation?

(a) Six months before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant

(b) One year before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant

(c) Two years before the anticipated date of retirement of the Government servant

(d) No time period prescribed. At the discretionary powers of head of office, an intimation may be sent
to the Directorate of Estates

235. In respect of which period should a No Demand Certificate be issued by the Directorate of Estates, in the
case of an allottee of Government accommodation?

(a) Preceding one year of the date of super annuation of the allottee

(b) Preceding nine months of the date of retirement of the allottee

(c) Preceding eight months of the date of retirement of the allottee

(d) Preceding six months of the date of super annuation of the allottee

236. Which of the following events of occupants of quarters, are to be informed to the Directorate of Estates
for the purpose of cancellation of Government accommodation under Rule 57 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972

(a) Retirement

(b) Death

(c) Transfer from one office to another or to outstation

(d) All the above

237. From the following, mention the cases, in which a reference to the Directorate of Estates for the issue of
'NDC' should not be necessary?

(a) In cases where a Government servant concerned is an allottee of Government accommo dation

(b) In cases where a Government servant has not been allotted and occupied of any Government
residential accommo dation during the service
 (c) In cases of retirement of a Government servant who was or is in occupation of a Government
accommo dation

(d) In case of transfer / death of occupants of quarters

238. Find the amount of gratuity to be withheld from the retiring Government servants for the purpose of
recovery of outstanding licence fee.

(a) 10% gratuity

(b) 20% gratuity

(c) 100% gratuity

(d) No amount of gratuity shall be withheld for the purpose of recovery of licence fee

239. When shall the Head of Office undertake the work of preparation of pension papers in respect of a
Government servant?

(a) One year before the date on which a Government servant is due to retire on super annuation

(b) On the date on which the Government servant proceeds on leave preparatory to retirement

(c) One year before the date on which a Government servant is due to retire on super annuation or on the
date on which the Government servant proceeds on leave preparatory to retirement, whichever is earlier

(d) One year before retirement on completion of 30 years' qualifying service

240. How many stages are involved in the completion of pension papers on superannuation?

(a) Three stages

(b) Four stages

(c) Five stages

(d) Six stages

241. What is the time limit prescribed to complete the process of verification of service of a Government
servant retiring on superannuation?

(a) Six months before the date of super annuation

(b) Eight months before the date of super annuation

(c) Twelve months before the date of super annuation

(d) Fifteen months before the date of super annuation

242. In which of the following form shall the Head of Office undertake the work of preparation of pension
papers, in respect of Government servants retiring on superannuation?

(a) Form 3
 (b) Form 5

(c) Form 7

(d) Form 8

243. If a portion of service rendered by a Government servant is not capable of being verified by the Head of
Office for the completion process of verification of service
(a) The Government servant shall be asked to file a written statement on plain paper within a month,
stating that he had rendered service for that period
(b) The Government servant shall make and subscribe to a declaration as to the truth of that statement at
the end of the statement
(c) The Head of Office shall admit that portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of
calculating the pension of that Government servant, after taking into consideration the facts in the written
statement
(d) The Head of Office shall not admit the portion of service as having been rendered for the purpose of
calculating the pension of the Government servant, based on the written statement...

244. What is the procedure prescribed in the Rule 59 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 if a Government servant is
found to have given any incorrect information wilfully, in respect of any portion of service rendered by him
not capable of being verified during the process of initiation of service?

(a) It shall be construed as imposition of minor penalty under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules

(b) It shall be construed as imposition of major penalty under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules

(c) It shall be construed as initiation of Departmental proceedings by the Disciplinary Authority

(d) It shall be construed as a grave misconduct

245. When shall the Head of Office complete Part I of Form 7 in the case of Government servants retiring on
superannuation?

(a) Not later than 3 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant

(b) Not later than 4 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant

(c) Not later than 6 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant

(d) Not later than 8 months before the date of retirement of a Government servant

246. When shall a Government servant retiring for reasons other than superannuation submit Form 5 before
such retirement?

(a) After the Competent Authority has approved such retirement

(b) After the retirement has become effective

(c) After the Competent Authority has approved such retirement or the retirement has become effective,
as the case may be

(d) Within 6 months before the date of retirement

247. Specify the time period prescribed for particulars to be obtained by Head of Office from the retiring
Government servant before the date of his retirement?

(a) 3 months

(b) 6 months

(c) 8 months

(d) 10 months

248. When shall the Head of Office forward Form 5, Form 7 pension papers to the Accounts Officer before the
date of superannuation of a Government servant?

(a) Not later than 3 months

(b) Not later than 4 months

(c) Not later than 6 months

(d) Not later than 8 months

249. Find the date from which processing of pension cases are mandatory through Bhavishya by all Heads of
Offices?

(a) From 1-1-2016

(b) From 1-1-2017

(c) From 1-1-2018

(d) From 1-1-2019

250. Which of the following are achieved in processing of pension cases through Bhavishya?

(a) Transparency and Efficiency

(b) Transparency and Accountability

(c) Transparency and Progress

(d) Transparency and Delay

251. To whom shall an intimation regarding any event having a bearing on pension be promptly reported by
the Head of Office under Rule 62 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

(a) Directorate of Estates

(b) Head of Department

(c) Accounts Officer

 (d) All the above

252. Identify the form used by the Head of Office to furnish an intimation of the particulars of Government
dues to the Accounts Officer, in respect of a retiring Government servant?

(a) Form 5

(b) Form 7

(c) Form 8

(d) Form 10

253. What is the quantum of provisional pension that is authorized by the Head of Office where the amount of
pension cannot be determined for reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

(a) 50% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records

(b) 80% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records

(c) 90% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records

(d) 100% of pension calculated with the available information in the official records

254. From the following, specify the quantum of provisional gratuity which shall be authorized by the Head of
Office, in cases where the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined for reasons other than the
Departmental or Judicial proceedings

(a) 100% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records

(b) 90% of the admissible gratuity with the information available in the official records

(c) 80% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records

(d) 100% of the gratuity calculated with the information available in the official records, but withholding
10% of gratuity from adjustment towards unassessed Government dues

255. What is the maximum time limit prescribed to continue the payment of provisional pension for reasons
other than Departmental or Judicial proceedings?

(a) 3 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant

(b) 6 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant

(c) 12 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant

(d) 18 months reckoning from the date of retirement of a Government servant

256. Find the applicability of pension cases covered by Rule 64 of the Pension Rules?

(a) Pension cases of voluntary retirement (Rule 48)

 (b) Pension cases of invalid retirement (Rule 38)

(c) Pension cases of superannuation pension (Rules 58 and 59)

(d) All the above

257. What course of action should be taken if the amount of provisional pension disbursed to a Government
servant for reasons other than Departmental proceedings is found to be in excess of the final pension assessed
by the Accounts Officer on its final assessment under provisions of Rule 64 of CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?
(a) The excess amount of pension shall be recovered in instalments by making short payments of the
pension payable in future

(b) The excess amount of pension shall not be recovered from the pension payable in future

(c) The excess amount of pension shall be recovered in instalments by making short payments of the
pension payable in future, subject to sanction by the Head of Office
(d) The excess amount of pension shall be adjusted out of the withheld amount of gratuity or recovered
in instalments by making short payments of the pension payable in future

258. If the final amount of pension and gratuity have not been determined by the Head of Office in
consultation with the Accounts Officer within a period of six months in the case of a Government servant for
whom provisional pension and gratuity authorized for reasons other than Departmental or Judicial
proceedings, which of the following will be the further course of action?

(a) The provisional pension shall be continued for a further period of six months .

(b) The provisional pension and gratuity shall be treated as final and the Accounts Officer shall issue
pension payment order immediately on the expiry of the period of six months
(c) The Head of Office shall determine the final amount of pension and gratuity with reference to the
information available in the official records...
(d) The disbursement of provisional pension by the Head of Office shall be stopped, till determination of
final pension and gratuity by the Head of Office in consultation with the Accounts Officer

259. Which of the following pensionary benefits shall be authorized by the Head of Office by endorsing a copy
thereof to the Accounts Officer in cases where the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined for
reasons other than the Departmental or Judicial proceedings?
(a) 100% of the pension as provisional pension for a period not exceeding six months only shall be
authorized by the Head of Office
(b) 100% of gratuity as provisional gratuity with holding 10% of gratuity for adjustment of Government
dues only shall be authorized by the Head of Office
(c) 100% of pension as provisional pension for a period not exceeding six months and 100% of gratuity
as provisional gratuity with holding 10% of gratuity shall be authorized by the Head of Office
(d) 60% of the balance amount of pension as provisional pension, after allowing 40% of provisional
pension for commutation of pension at the time of retirement, shall be authorized by the Head of Office

260. To whom shall the Head of Office authorize the payment of provisional pension and provisional gratuity
when the amount of pension and gratuity cannot be determined, for reasons other than the Departmental or
Judicial proceedings?

(a) Pension cases of voluntary retirement (Rule 48)

(b) Pension cases of compulsory retirement (Rule 40)

 (c) Pension cases of Superannuation Pension (Rule 35)

(d) All the above

261. Who is responsible for the issue of pension payment order on receipt of pension papers?

(a) Head of Office

(b) Head of Department

(c) Accounts Officer

(d) Central Government

262. When shall the Accounts Officer issue the pension payment order in the cases of retirement of
Government servant on attaining the age of superannuation?

(a) Not later than three months in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant

(b) Not later than two months in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant

(c) Not later than one month in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant

(d) Not later than 15 days in advance of the date of retirement of a Government servant

263. What is the time limit fixed to the Accounts Officer, to issue the pension payment order, in the cases of
retirement otherwise than on attaining the age of superannuation?

(a) Within six months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office

(b) Within three months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office

(c) Within two months of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office

(d) Within one month of the date of receipt of pension papers from the Head of Office

264. Who shall authorize the payment of family pension to the members of the family on the death of a
pensioner or family pensioner in accordance with the provisions of Rule 81 in the order indicated in Rule 54?

(a) Head of Office

(b) Head of Department

(c) Accounts Officer

(d) Pension Disbursing Authority

265. Who are not eligible for Pensioners Identity Card?

(a) Retired employees covered by NPS

 (b) PSU absorbees

(c) Pensioners retiring for Central Government

(d) Retired AIS Officers on Central deputation

266. Who shall authorize pension and gratuity to a Government servant who retires while on deputation to
another Central Government Department?

(a) The Head of Office of the lending Department

(b) The Head of Office of the borrowing Department

(c) Either the Head of Office of the lending Department or the Head of Office of the borrowing
department, subject to terms and conditions provided at the time of deputation
(d) By the concerned Ministry / Head of Department in which the employee last served, while on Central
deputation

267. Who shall authorize pension and gratuity to a Government servant who retires from service while on
deputation to a State Government or while onforeign service?

(a) By the Head of Office of the parent Departmnet

(b) By the Head of Office of the borrowing department (i.e.) State Government or foreign service

(c) By the Head of Office on the cadre authority which sanctioned deputation to the State Government or
to foreign service
(d) By the concerned Ministry / Head of Department in which the employee last service, while
proceeding on deputation to State Government to foreign service

268. Interest will be paid for delayed payment of

(a) Gratuity

(b) Pension and Commutation

(c) Encashment of Leave

(d) All the above

269. What are the circumstances, under which interest is payable for delayed payment of gratuity?

(a) Delay caused on account of administrative reasons or lapse

(b) Delay not caused by the Government servant

(c) In case of Government servants who on the conclusion of the proceedings are fully exonerated

(d) All the above

270. After conclusion of disciplinary/ judicial proceedings, if the Government servant is fully exonerated of all
charges, how will interest be allowed?
 (a) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 3 months from the date of retirement

(b) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 6 months from the date of retirement

(c) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 9 months from the date of retirement

(d) Interest may be allowed beyond the period of 12 months from the date of retirement

271. Which of the following payments cannot be termed as terminal benefit, for the purpose of disbursement
of retirement dues of a Government servant?

(a) Gratuity

(b) Encashment of Leave

(c) CGEIS

(d) Pension and Commutation Pension

272. What is the rate of interest applicable in cases of delayed payment of gratuity?

(a) Simple interest at such rates as may be specified by the Ministry of Finance from time to time

(b) 2% (two per cent) over the interest rate which is allowed by the Government on the Provident Fund
balances .

(c) Interest at the rate applicable to GPF deposits from time to time

(d) 2 . over the interest rate on Provident Fund balances

273. When shall the Accounts Officer authorize the provisional pension?

(a) When departmental or judicial proceedings are pending

(b) When a Government servant is compulsorily retired from service as a measure of penalty

(c) When a Government servant is dismissed or removed from service

(d) When a Government servant, who on being declared surplus, opts for Special Voluntary Retirement
Scheme

274. What is the maximum amount of provisional pension admissible to a Government servant who has retired
when departmental or judicial proceedings are instituted or are continued?

(a) 50% of emoluments or average emoluments, whichever is more beneficial

(b) 50% of emoluments drawn on the date of retirement

(c) 30% of the pay last drawn by the Government servant at the time of retirement

(d) Maximum pension which he would have been admissible on the basis of qualifying service up to the
date of suspension / retirement
275. What are the pensionary benefits admissible to a Government servant, who has retired on superannuation
and against whom departmental or judicial proceedings are pending?

(a) Provisional Pension

(b) Provisional Gratuity

(c) Encashment of Leave

(d) All the above

276. How will gratuity be regulated to Government servants who have retired on superannuation and
departmental or judicial proceedings are pending against them?
(a) Cent per cent provisional gratuity shall be paid at the discretion vested in the Heads of Offices as per
provisions of CCS (Pension) Rules

(b) No gratuity shall be paid until the conclusion of Departmental or Judicial proceedings

(c) No gratuity shall be paid until the conclusion of Departmental or Judicial Proceedings and issue of
final orders thereon except in cases where the departmental proceedings are instituted for imposing minor
penalties under Rule 11 of CCS (CCA) Rules
(d) 50% of gratuity which would have been admissible on the basis of qualifying service up to the date
of retirement shall be authorized by the Accounts Officer

277. On what basis shall the Accounts Officer authorize the provisional pension equal to the maximum pension
which would have been admissible up to the date of retirement / suspension?

(a) On the basis of emoluments drawn on the date of retirement / suspension

(b) On the basis of average emoluments determined with reference to the emoluments drawn during the
last 10 months of service

(c) On the basis of qualifying service up to the date of suspension / retirement

(d) All the above

278. Shall the pension once authorized, after final assessment be revised to the disadvantage of the
Government servant except in cases covered under Rules 8 and 9 of CCS (Pension) Rules?
(a) Yes. Pension shall be revised to the advantage of the Government servant on account of detection of
error in calculating qualifying service
(b) Pension shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the Government servant unless such revision is
necessary on account of detection of a clerical error subsequently

(c) Pension shall not be revised to the disadvantage of the Government servant, on any account

(d) Pension shall be revised with the concurrence of Department of Personnel and Administrative
Reforms

279. Whose concurrence is necessary for revision of pension, if a clerical error is detected subsequently after a
period of two years of authorization of pension?

(a) Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance

(b) Department of Personnel and Administrative Reforms

 (c) Head of Office

(d) Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare

280. When should a notice of revision of pension served by the Head of Office?

(a) Within a period of one month from the date of receipt of notice

(b) Within a period of two months from the date of receipt of notice

(c) Within a period of three months from the date of receipt of notice

(d) No time limit prescribed to refund the excess payment of pension

281. Which of the following Government dues, shall be adjusted against the amount of the retirement gratuity
becoming payable to a Government servant?
(a) Dues pertaining to balance of House Building Advance and balance of conveyance or any other
advance, over payment of Pay and Allowances

(b) Arrears of income tax deductible at source under the IT Act, 1961

(c) Dues pertaining to Government accommo dation including arrears of licence fee as well as damages

(d) All the above

282. Who shall ascertain and assess Government dues payable by a Government servant due for retirement?

(a) Accounts Officer / Pay and Accounts Officer

(b) Head of Office

(c) Head of Department

(d) Secretary of the Administrative Ministry or Department

283. What does the expression Government dues include for the purpose of recovery and adjustment against
the amount of the retirement gratuity?

(a) Dues pertaining to balance of house building or conveyance or any other advance

(b) Dues of
Over payment of pay and allowances or leave salary

(c) Dues pertaining to Government accommo dation, including arrears of licence fee as well as damages

(d) All the above

284. When will 10% of the amount of gratuity be withheld from the retirees?

(a) In the case of non recovery of overpayment of pay and allowances or leave salary
 (b) In the case of outstanding amount of house building or conveyance or any other advance

(c) In the case of non determination of the outstanding licence fee or damages by the Directorate of
Estates
(d) In the case of pending recovery of dues pertaining to arrears of Income Tax decuctible at source
under the IT Act, 1961

285. What is the quantum of gratuity that can be withheld from the retirees for the purpose of adjustment and
recovery of dues pertaining to Government accommodation?

(a) 0.1

(b) 0.2

(c) 0.3

(d) 0.4

286. When will the gratuity withheld at the time of retirement be released?

(a) After vacation of the Government accommodation

(b) On determination of the outstanding licence fee by the Directorate of Estates

(c) On production of No Demand Certificate from the Directorate of Estates after actual vacation of the
Government accommodation

(d) On assessment of Government dues payable by the Government servant

287. When will the No Demand Certificate be given to the Government employee by the Directorate of
Estates?

(a) Within a period of 10 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation

(b) Within a period of 14 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation

(c) Within a period of 20 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation

(d) Within a period of 30 days from the actual date of vacation of the Government accommodation

288. When should the assessment of Government dues other than dues pertaining to Government
accommodation, to the Head of Office be completed in the case of a Government servant retiring on
superannuation or LPR?

(a) Three months prior to the date of retirement

(b) Eight months prior to the date of retirement

(c) Nine months prior to the date of retirement

(d) One year prior to the date of retirement

289. How will the dues, which remain outstanding till the date of retirement of the Government servant, be
adjusted, by the Head of Office?

(a) Can be recovered from Pensioner's Dearness Relief

(b) Can be adjusted from pension in instalments with the consent of the pensioner

(c) Can be adjusted against the amounts written off

(d) Can be adjusted against the retirement gratuity becoming payable on retirement of the Government
servant

290. How will you determine the amount of Family pension and gratuity of deceased Government servant on
the date of death had he rendered more than one year of service, but less than 7 years of service and where
service records are incomplete?
(a) The service and amendments for the last 10 months of service shall be verified and accepted by the
Head of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub rules (2) and (2 A) of
Rule 54
(b) The service and emoluments for the last year of service shall be verified and accepted by the Head of
Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub rules (2) and (2 A) of Rule 54
(c) The service and emoluments for the last 6 months' of service shall verified and accepted by the Head
of Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub rules (2) and (2 A) of Rule 54
(d) The service and emoluments for the last year of service shall verified and accepted by the Head of
Office and the amount of family pension shall be determined under sub rules (3) of Rule 54

291. If a Government servant dies while on deputation to another Central Government department, who of the
following can authorize family pension and death gratuity?

(a) Head of Office of the lending department.

(b) Head of Office of the borrowing department.

(c) Pension Disbursing Authority.

(d) Any one of the above.

292. Which of the following sentences is correct with respect to the date from which pension becomes
payable?
(a) Pension becomes payable from day next to the date of which a Government servant ceases to be
borne on the establishment.

(b) Family pension is payable from the date of death of the Pensioner.

(c) Pension including family pension is payable for the date on which its recipient dies.

(d) Provisional pension is not payable if judicial proceedings are pending against the Government
servant.

293. Find the net qualifying service of a Group C Government servant who retires on superannuation, whose
details are given below (i) Date of Birth ' 10-6-1960 (ii) Pre appointment training of 6 months from 9-2-1988
(iii) Date of appointment on a permanent post ' 10-8-1988.

(a) 62 six monthly periods

 (b) 63 six monthly periods

(c) 65 six monthly periods

(d) 66 six monthly periods

294. A Government servant drawing pay of Rs 66,000 in Level 7 from 1-1-2018 proceeds on earned leave of
93 days from 30-6-2018. He retired on superannuation on 31-12-2018. What is the average emoluments for
calculation of pension?

(a) Rs 68,000

(b) Rs 67,200

(c) Rs 66,600

(d) Rs 74,120

295. An officer retired on superannuation on 30-9-2018 with a qualifying service of 66 six monthly periods.
His last pay drawn was Rs. 85,100 in Level 9, DA 9% and HRA 24%. Calculate his gratuity.

(a) Rs 15,30,524

(b) Rs 18,67,635

(c) Rs 20,00,000

(d) Rs 17,41,245

296. An Income Tax Inspector drawing pay of Rs 76,500 in Level 8 was promoted on ad hoc basis to Level 9
from 1-12-2018 and his pay was fixed at 80,200. He was reverted to the lower post on 30-4-2019. He retires
on superannuation on 31-5-2019. Calculate his pension.

(a) Rs 39,175

(b) Rs 40,100

(c) Rs 38,250

(d) Rs 39,150

297. A pensioner, whose date of birth is 30-3-1939, was drawing a basic pension of Rs. 40,000 on 1-1-2016.
Calculate his basic pension on 1-3-2019.

(a) Rs. 53,040

(b) Rs. 40,000

(c) Rs. 52,320

(d) Rs. 48,000

298. Mr. A is appointed in Central Government service on 10-10-2018 and his pay is Rs 25,500 in Level 4.
Unfortunately he died on 20-12-2018. What is the death gratuity admissible to him?

(a) Not eligible for any gratuity.

(b) Rs 25,500

(c) Rs 51,000

(d) Rs 55,590

299. A Government servant drawing pay of Rs. 33,300 in Level 4 from 1-7-2018 dies on 10-7-2018 in a road
accident leaving behind his wife. His date of appointment is 1-2-2011. What is the family pension admissible
to his wife?

(a) Rs. 9,000

(b) Rs. 9,990

(c) Rs. 16,650

(d) Rs.19,980

300. Pension fixed at monthly rates shall be payable

(a) On or after the last working day of the month to which the pension relates.

(b) On the first working day of the month to which the pension relates.

(c) On the first working day of the month succeeding the month to which the pension relates.

(d) Any day during the month.

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1. (d) Rule 1 (2)

2. (d) Rule 2

3. (d) Rule 2, GIDs (1), (3) and (5)

4. (d) Rule 2, GID (6)

5. (d) Rule 3 (c)

6. (d) Rule 3 (c)

7. (d) Rule 3 (p)

8. (d) Rule 3 (l)

9. (d) Rule 3 (r) (i)

10. (d) Rule 3 (r) and GID(5) below Rule 68

11. (b) Rule 3 (n)

12. (d) Rule 4

13. (d) Rule 5

14. (b) Rule 2 - GID (3)

15. (b) Rule 5 (2)

16. (c) GID (1) below Rule 5

17. (a) Rule 8 (1) (a)

18. (d) Rule 8 (1) (b)

19. (d) GID (2) below Rule 8

20. (a) Rule 8 (5)

21. (b) Rule 9 (1)

22. (d) Proviso to Rule 9

23. (a) Rule 9 (4)

24. (d) Rule 9 (2) (b)

25. (a) Rule 9 (2) (a)

26. (c) Rule 9 (6) (a)

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27. (c) Rule 9 (5)

28. (d) Proviso to Rule 9 (5-A)

29. (a) Rule 9 - GID (6)

30. (b) Rule 7 (2)

31. (a) Rule 10 (1)

32. (d) Rule 10 (3)

33. (c) Proviso 2 to Rule 10 (6)

34. (a) Rule 10 (5)

35. (c) GID (7) below Rule 10

36. (d) GID (10) below Rule 10

37. (d) GID (1) below Rule 12

38. (a) Rule 13

39. (d) Rule 14 (1) and (2)

40. (b) )

41. (d) GID (2) below Rule 14

42. (c) GID (2-B) below Rule 14

43. (d) Rule 21

44. (a) Rule 17 (1)

45. (c) Rule 17 (2)

46. (c) Rule 17 - GID (1)

47. (a) GID (1) below Rule 17

48. (b) Rule 18 (4) and Rule 19 (3) (a)

49. (c) Rule 18 (4) (b) and Rule 19 (3) (b)

50. (a) GID (1) below Rule 19

51. (b) GID (7) below Rule 19

52. (c) GID (1) below Rule 21

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53. (c) GIDs (1), (2) and (3) below Rule 22

54. (d) Rule 23, GID (2)

55. (d) Rules 24 and 26

56. (b) Rule 26 - GID (1)

57. (b) Rule 25

58. (d) Rule 25

59. (c) Rule 26 (4)

60. (b) Rule 26(5)

61. (a) Rule 26 (6)

62. (b) Rule 26 (3)

63. (c) GID (5) below Rule 26

64. (a) GID (7) below Rule 26

65. (d) Rule 27

66. (d) Rule 27

67. (a) GID (1) below Rule 27

68. (b) Rule 27

69. (d) Rule 28

70. (c) Rule 29-A

71. (b) GID (1) below Rule 29-A

72. (c) GID (1) below Rule 31

73. (d) Rule 32(1)

74. (c) GID (4) below Rule 32

75. (a) Rule 33

76. (d) Rule 33

77. (b) Rule 33, Note 7

78. (c) Rule 33, Note 4

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79. (b) Rule 33, Note 3

80. (c) GID (4) below Rule 33

81. (b) Note 3 - Rule 33

82. (b) G.I., Dept. of Pen. & P.W., O.M. No. 38/37/16 P&PW (A) (iv), dated the
8thNovember, 2017 below Rule 33 read with G.I., M.F., O.M. No. F.No.
12/2/2016 EIII.A, dated 7-7-2017
83. (c) GID (8) below Rule 33 read with OM, dated 7-7-2017

84. (b) Note 10 - Rule 33

85. (a) Rule 34

86. (b) Rule 34 - Note 2

87. (a) Rule 34 - Note 3

88. (b) Rule 34 - Note 2

89. (c) Rule 33 - Note 2

90. (c) Rule 34 - GID (4)

91. (a) Rule 34 - Note 1

92. (a) Rule 35

93. (b) GID (1) below Rule 35

94. (a) Rule 35

95. (c) Rule 35

96. (a) GID (2) below Rule 35

97. (b) GID (3) below Rule 35

98. (d) Rule 36

99. (a) Rule 37 (1)

100. (b) Rule 37 (1) (i)

101. (d) Rule 37 (3)

102. (c) GID (2) below Rule 37

103. (c) Rule 39 (6) (ii) CCS (Leave) Rules

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104. (c) Rule 26 (4) (iii)

105. (a) OM, dated 12-2-2019

106. (b) OM, dated 4-1-2019 read with OM dated 12-2-2019

107. (a) OM, dated 4-1-2019 and 12-2-2019

108. (c) OM, dated 4-1-2019 read with OM dated 12-2-2019

109. (c) Rule 38

110. (c) Rule 38 (5)

111. (d) Rule 39

112. (c) Rule 39 (2) (a)

113. (a) Rule 39 (4)

114. (b) Rule 39 (2) (b)

115. (c) Rule 39 (1)

116. (a) Rule 40

117. (c) Rule 40 (1)

118. (d) Rule 40 (2)

119. (d) Rule 37, 39 and 41

120. (c) Rule 41 (1)

121. (a) Proviso to Rule 41

122. (b) Rule 41 - GID (2)

123. (a) Rule 41 - GID (4)

124. (d) Rule 48 (1)

125. (b) Rule 48 (1)

126. (b) Rule 48

127. (d) Provisio to Rule 48 (1)

128. (c) Provisio to Rule 48 (1)

129. (d) Provisio to Rule 48 (1) read with GID thereunder

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130. (c) Rule 48 (1-A) (b)

131. (b) Rule 48 (1-A) (b)

132. (c) Rule 48 (1) (b)

133. (b) Rule 48 - A (1)

134. (a) Proviso to Rule 48 - A (2)

135. (b) Rule 48-A (4)

136. (a) Rule 48 A (2)

137. (c) Rule 48-A (3-A) (b)

138. (c) Rule 48-A (3-A) (b)

139. (c) Explanation below Rule 48 A

140. (d) Rule 48 A (6) (a) & (b)

141. (a) GID (2) below Rule 48-A

142. (b) G.I., Dept. of Per. & A.R., O.M. No. 25013/7/77 Estt. (A), dated the 26th August,
1977, O.M. No. 25013/3/79 Ests. (A), dated the 28th July, 1979, O.M. No.
25013/10/85
Estt. (A), dated the 5th July, 1985 and Dept. of Per. & Trg., O.M. No.
25013/3/2003 Estt.
(A), dated the 17th June, 2003 below Rule 48 A
143. (d) GID (1) below Rule 48-A

144. (d) Rule 48-A (1)

145. (a) GID (1) below Rule 48-A

146. (b) GID (1) below Rule 48-A

147. (c) GID (1-A) below Rule 48-A

148. (b) Rule 49 (1)

149. (b) Rule 49 (1-A)

150. (a) Rule 49 (2)

151. (d) Rule 49 (2), read with Rule 38

152. (b) GID (4) below Rule 49 (2)

153. (c) Rule 49 (2) - GID (4)

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154. (b) Rule 49 (4)

155. (a) Rule 49 (3) read with GID (2) thereunder

156. (d) Rule 49 (2-A)

157. (b) GID (5) below Rule 49

158. (d) GID (5) read with Rule 49 (2-A)

159. (d) Rule 49 (2-A) read with GID (5) thereunder

160. (a) Rule 49(2) read with GID (5) thereunder

161. (b) Rule 49 (2) read with GID (5) thereunder

162. (c) GID (5) below Rule 49

163. (a) GID (3) below Rule 49

164. (a) GID (5-A) - Rule 49

165. (d) GID (5-A) Rule 49

166. (b) Rule 49 - GID (5-A)

167. (b) Rule 50 (1) (a)

168. (b) GID (8) below Rule 50

169. (b) Rule 50 (1) (a)

170. (c) Rule 50 (1) (b) read with GID (8-A)

171. (b) Rule 50 (1) (b) read with GID (8-A)

172. (c) Rule 50 (1) (b) read with GID (8-A)

173. (c) Rule 50 (1) (b) read with GID (8-A)

174. (b) Rule 50 (1) (b) read with GID (8-A)

175. (c) Rule 50 (5) and Proviso thereunder

176. (c) Rule 50, GID (2)

177. (d) GID (3) below Rule 50

178. (a) Proviso to Rule 50 (1) (b)

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179. (d) Sec. 10 (10) (i) of the Income Tax Act, 1961, G.I., M.F., O.M. No. F. 11 (9) E. V
(A)/77, dated the 15th February, 1979 Para. 3 (B) amended., G.I., Dept. of P.&
P.W., O.M. No. 1/17/86 P.& P.W., dated the 29th August, 1986 below Rule 50
180. (b) GID (6) below Rule 50

181. (b) Rule 53 (1)

182. (d) Rule 50 (6)

183. (c) Proviso to Rule 53 (1)

184. (d) Rule 53 (5) and proviso thereunder

185. (b) Rule 50 (5) and Proviso thereunder

186. (c) Rule 52

187. (c) Rule 51-A (2) (a)

188. (d) Rule 54 (1)

189. (b) Rule 51-A (2) (a)

190. (b) Rule 54 (14)

191. (c) Rule 54 (14)

192. (a) Rule 54 (2) (iii)

193. (c) Rule 54 (2) read with GID (23)

194. (d) Rule 54 (2) read with G.I., Dept. of P. & P.W., F. No. 38/37/08 P&PW (A), dated
the 2nd September, 2008 Paras. 8.1 to 8.6 and G.I., Dept. of P. & P.W., O.M. No.
38/37/2016 P&PW (A) (i), dated the 4th August, 2016 Paras. 5.3, 7.1 to 7.3
195. (c) Rule 54 (2-A)

196. (d) Rule 54 (2-B)

197. (d) Rule 54 (2-B)

198. (b) Rule 54 (2-B)

199. (b) Rule 54 (3) (a) (i)

200. (c) Rule 54 (3) (a) (i)

201. (d) Rule 54 (3) (a) (ii)

202. (c) GID (23) below Rule 54

203. (c) Rule 54 (6) (i)

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204. (d) Rule 54 (6) (ii)

205. (c) Rule 54 (6) read with GID (23) thereunder

206. (c) Rule 54 (6), Explanation 5 read with GID (21)

207. (d) GID (10-B) below Rule 54

208. (c) Rule 54 (6) Proviso 2 thereunder

209. (d) Rule 54 (6), 10-A and Explanation 5 thereunder

210. (b) GID (20) below Rule 54

211. (b) Clarification – GID (21) below Rule 54

212. (a) GID (23) below Rule 54

213. (d) GID (8) below Rule 54

214. (b) Rule 54 (11-C) (a)

215. (b) GID (27-A) below Rule 54

216. (a) GID (24) below Rule 54

217. (a) Rule 50 (1) (a)

218. (c) Rule 54 (11-A) and (11-B)

219. (d) GIDs (2), (16), (18) and (19) below Rule 54

220. (a) GID (5) below Rule 54

221. (c) GID (11) read with GID (12) below Rule 54

222. (c) GID (16) below Rule 54

223. (c) Rule 54 (11) (a) (i)

224. (b) GID (23) below Rule 54

225. (d) GIDs (2) and (3) below Rule 55-A

226. (c) GID (1) below Rule 55-A

227. (c) OM, dated 1-5-2017 below Rule 55-A

228. (d) Rule 54 (7)

229. (a) GID (5) below Rule 51

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230. (a) Rule 56 (1)

231. (d) Rule 56 (1)

232. (d) Rule 56 (1)

233. (d) Rule 56 (2)

234. (b) Rule 57

235. (c) Rule 57

236. (d) GID (3) below Rule 57

237. (b) GID (4) below Rule 57

238. (a) GID (8) below Rule 73

239. (c) Rule 58

240. (a) Rule 59

241. (b) Rule 59 (vii)

242. (c) Rule 58

243. (d) Rule 59 (a) (viii)

244. (d) Rule 59 (a) (x)

245. (b) Rule 60

246. (c) Rule 59-A

247. (b) Form 5 read with GID (4) below 61

248. (b) Rule 61 (4)

249. (b) GiD (4-B) below Rule 61

250. (b) GiD (4-B) below Rule 61

251. (c) Rule 62

252. (c) Rule 63

253. (d) Rule 64 (1) and (3) (a) (i)

254. (d) Rule 64 (1) and (3) (a) (ii)

255. (b) Rule 64 (5) (a)

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256. (c) GID (5) below Rule 64

257. (d) Rule 64 (5) (b)

258. (b) Rule 64 (6)

259. (c) Rule 64 (3)

260. (c) GID (4) below Rule 64

261. (c) Rule 65 (1) (a)

262. (c) Rule 65 (1) (a)

263. (b) Rule 65 (1) (b)

264. (d) Rule 65 (1) (f)

265. (b) GID (5) below Rule 65

266. (b) Rule 67 (1)

267. (c) Rule 67 (2)

268. (a) GIDs (5) and (6) below Rule 68

269. (d) GID (1) below Rule 68 (1)

270. (a) Para. (i) (a) of GID (3) below Rule 68

271. (c) GID (6) below 68

272. (c) Rule 68 (1)

273. (a) Rule 69 (1) (a)

274. (d) Rule 69 (1) (a)

275. (a) Rule 69 (1) (a)

276. (c) Proviso to Rule 69 (c)

277. (c) Rule 69 (1) (a)

278. (b) Rule 70 (1)

279. (b) Proviso to Rule 70 (1)

280. (b) Rule 70 (2)

281. (d) Rule 71

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282. (b) Rule 71 (1)

283. (d) Rule 71 (3)

284. (c) Rule 72 (5)

285. (a) Rule 72 read with GIDs (8) and (9) belowRule 73

286. (c) Rule 72 (6)

287. (b) Rule 72 (7)

288. (b) Rule 73 (2)

289. (d) Rule 73 (3)

290. (b) Rule 79 (a) (i)

291. (b) Rule 80-D

292. (c) Rule 81(2) and Rule 83

293. (c) Rule 49 (3) and GIO (1) below Rule 22

294. (b) Note 4 below Rule 33

295. (a) Rule 50

296. (a) Rule 49 (2)

297. (d) Rule 49 (2-A)

298. (d) Rule 50 (1) (b)

299. (c) Rule 54 (3)(a) (i)

300. (a) Rule 85 (2)