Pension-1

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

A) Sat Jan 01 1972 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) B) Sat Apr 01 1972 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) C) Tue Aug 01 1972 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) D) Thu Jun 01 1972 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)

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 establishment 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 B) 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-

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, married and under 20 years of age B) A daughter, married 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) A Gazetted Officer, declared under Rule 14 of the Delegation of Financial Powers Rules, 1978 C) Pension Disbursing Authority D) All the above

9. . The term "Retirement Benefits" includes-

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 Spension 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) Wed Jan 01 1986 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) B) Mon Jan 01 1996 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) C) Tue Jan 01 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) D) Thu Jan 01 2004 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)

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 discre-tionary 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' Weifare 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 depart-mental 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 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) At any time B) Unless the Government servant concerned has been given a reapnable 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 superannuation pension / retiring pension D) He shall be entitled to gratuity for the period of re-employment in addition to the superannuation 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 they 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 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 1-12004 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 compensation from the service B) When they opt to retain Government's contribution to contributory provident fund with interest thereon, including any other compensation from the service C) When they opt to refund 50% of Government's contribution to contributory provident fund with interest thereon, including any other compensation 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 year 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 D)

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 dismissaltom a service or post C) D) On removal from a service or post

57. . Which of the following staternents 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 circumstances 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 resig-nation 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

A) 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

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) Wilful 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. . 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

69. . 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 entted to a minimum Pension of ₹ 9,000 p.m. as per Rule 49 (2) of CCS (Pension) Rules C) He is entitled for determination of ex gratia 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

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

A) Mon Jan 01 1996 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) B) Sun Jan 01 2006 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) C) Tue Sep 02 2008 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time) D) Thu Dec 10 2009 00:00:00 GMT+0530 (India Standard Time)

71. . 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

72. . When shall the 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

73. . 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

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.c., 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 B) 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) 2,50,000 B) ₹2,25,000 C) ₹2,37,500 D) ₹2,47,500

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) 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 super-annuation 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)

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 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 or 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 or Rule 56 of FR and who on being declared surplus opts for voluntary retirement in accordance with the provisions of special voluntary scheme under Rule 29-A of CCS (Pension) Rules

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?

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 a 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