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101. . How will you regulate the retirement benefits of a Government servant whs 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 the service rendered under the Central Government in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government

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) of CCS (Pension) Rules. B) 9,000 per month with effect from 4-1-2019 C) ₹9,000 per month with effect from 1-7-2017 D) 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) 1,25,000 p.m. B) ₹9,000 p.m. C) 18,000 p.m. D) 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 rnedical 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) Compensation 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 compensation. 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 compensation pension which he would have claimed if he had not accepted the appointment C) The amount of pension shall be equal to the compensation 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 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 Pension 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) Compensation pension C) Compassionate 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 compensation 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 is 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 compassionate allowance is not permissible B) Commutation of compassionate allowance is permissible C) Requests for commutation of compassionate allowance shall only be considered in consultation with the Secretary, Department of Pension and Pensioners' Welfare. D) Commutation of compassionate allowance is permissible, by 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) Superannuation pension B) Retiring pension C) Compensation 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 months' 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 Administrative 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 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 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 Retire-ment 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 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) Authority or person whom the President may, by order speeny as Head of Department for the purpose of the CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 B) The retirement shall take effect from the date of commencement 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 B) 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 D)

145. . Mention the instructions regulating 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 commencement 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 commencement 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/Administrative 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 of 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 B) C) Deputation (Duty) Allowance D. Personal Pay D)

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 proportionately, 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 superannuation 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) 3,500 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016 B) 9,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016 C) 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) 45,000 with effect from 1-1-2016 B) 90,000 with effect from 1-1-2016 C) 1,25,000 with effect from 1-1-2016 D) 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 mukiple 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) 1-1-1996 B. 1-1-2006 C. 2-9-2008 D. 1-1-2016 B) C) D)

158. . What is the maximum quantum of additional pension payable to pensioners/family pensioners from 1-1-2006 under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

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 D)

159. . When shail the maximum quantum of additional pension be payable to the pensioners/family pensioners from 1-1-2006 under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972?

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

A) 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 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 avalable 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 Ist 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 Ist 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 Ist 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) 10 lakhs with effect from 1-1-2016 B) 20 lakhs with effect from 1-1-2016 C) 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 month's emoluments for each completed six-monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 16½ 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 16½ 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 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) ¼ 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) ½ 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) ½ 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) ½ of emoluments for each completed six-monthly period of B) ½ of emoluments for each completed six-monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 33 times of the emoluments C) ½ of emoluments for each completed six-monthly period of qualifying service, subject to a maximum of 16½ times of the emoluments D) ½ 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. (1) 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

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 to 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 pres-cribed 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 commencement 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 stepsisters 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 Governent 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 bu for reduction will be reckoned as Emoluments. D) Reduction in the Emoluments will be disregarded and equal perio prior to 10 months' will be included for Emoluments

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

A) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retiremen without receiving the amount of gratuity B) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retire ment without receiving the amount of gratuity and leaves behind ne family C) When a Government servant dies while in service or after retire ment without receiving the amount of gratuity and leaves behind ne family and has made no nomination or the nomination, if any, doe 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 no 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 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 establishments 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 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 sureties D) His/her share of gratuity will be paid to the next eligible mernber 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 cighteen 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) ₹3,500 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016 B) ₹7,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016 C) 29,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016 D) 18,000 p.m. with effect 1-1-2016

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

A) 27,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016 B) ₹90,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016 C) 2,50,000 p.m. with effect from 1-1-2016 D) 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